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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
CALL 1.-THE SPHERE" UNFAIR
Browning Admirers Answer At
tack on Love Letter Sale.

The New York Browning Society de-
cided yesterday that tho purchase OF the
Browning love letters b. Frank w. Sablu.
Of London. was made in good faith, with
the intent of preserving these souvenirs to
the British nation. and that the editor Of
THE Sphere" was unfair In his statement
that Mr. Sabin's failing to sell them to an
American irGicated that he was trying to
dump them into the British Museum
Mrs. Walter +. Woodford, who is lead
ing the society's campaign for funds 10
assist the British Museum to buy the let
tiers, said that Mr.. Sabin had done enough
philanthropic things to acquit him of any
suspicion. She received yesterday from
members Of the society contributions TO be
sent to Sir Frederick Kenyon, of the mu
scum, and told OF pledges of cooperation
from Boston, Chicago and St Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
PEACE In SICKLES
FAMILY RUM0RED
Death of Miss Wilmerding Starts
"Reminiscences Would BE
Welcomed, Says Son.

The death OF Miss Eleanor Earle VIII
mordng. who for fifteen years has been
housekoeper for General Daniel L. Sickles
and who was blamed for the separation OF
the general and his wife and son. has lcd
TO rumors Of reconciliation.
Stanton Sickles, the SON said yesterday
he and his mother would welcome ad-
vances but he doubted they would he
made by the general Mr.. Sickles said
the death Of Miss Wimerding would not
affect the family situation
Mrs Scllles would not talk but her son
said both would see that the veteran had
no cause to worry. He intimated that he
and his mother would continue TO live IN
the Hotel Albert, not far from General
Sckles's home. No % Fifth avenue.
u came TO this country with my moth
er." said the son, ION noble mission
her reconciliation with my father. Father
is eccentric. and whatever dissension
arose between them was due TO Miss VIII
merdng"
The Rev Percy sdckney Grant, rector
OF the Church Of the Ascension, will off,
ciate at the funeral Of Miss Wilmerding.
Burial will be IN Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
PORT COMMISSION
PLAN IS OPPOSED
Trade Board Thinks 1t would up
set What Has Been Done-haf-
Dor improvements Favored

o-...,,;or 70 the proposed Port OF Ne"
vorl commission to act on a pan ~.
49,, dovo,onment marked the meeting u
tho Board OF Trade ard lra"'p'
yesterday. ,-o,,t
rrs ,oint committees on water iron.
,,,nrov.ments and national rivers "''U
,arhors declared that such a coinfr's9'V -
ia ,,rdo work OF the Board OF LS"-
info Dock Department and city orllc'd'S
o,d r,ouId delay improvements CHAIRMAN
! snoncer Smith of the New jersey hd'
h., ,,o-,rriseion approved the boards at
titudc. .i,.o-a
resolution bv the committee on rivers
- ,,orhors "a expedito tho completion OF
innroyemeuts by the government N"'
sdoptcd The resolution adNoca'eu
citv having % per cent OF the co"' ~
widening the main channel opposite w
Jersey anchorage grounds, making t"e
1rarIar, canal nayigable and improNi"s
.he Vast River and Harlem Kills WIN
,hannel ,hirtv-fve feet deep. The rcsoiu-
,ion urged the payment also by the CITY
of ~ nor cent OF the cost OF improving 'ns
East River and adjoining channels' do
recommended hy army engineers.
The Hcrrick-Schaap bill, now before the
Legislature. providing for the transfer 70
tho land Of half the tax on buildings j"
New York City vas condemned oS inc
executive committee. The bill. the report
said would relieve owners OF office ouiiu-
ines and throw additional burdens upon
manufacturers.
on recommendation Of the executive
committee it was voted TO send 70 tns
LEGISLATURE a resolution calling Tor
amendments TO the workmcn's compehsa-
ton act.
William II. Gibson, president OF the
hoard. spoke against allowing up
state politicians to have hand In draw
ing a charter for New York CITY.
Country politicians. as well as some or
our own. have played football with TINS
city long enough" said Mr.. Gibson. III
IS absurd that New York City cannot
draw ND It's own charter, with the possible
exceptions of one or two points when
affect its relations with the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
''PLAN RESTRICTIONS
ON PRIVATE BANKS
Van TuyI PrObers Propose
State Control for All
Institutions.
EMPRESS COMPANIES
ALONE ARE EXCEPTED
Twenty Per Cent Of Deposits 10
BE Turned Over to State
Superintendent.

sa,eouards for depostors In private
hanks discussion o. which arose after the
sjegel failure. were considered YESTERDAY
hv the Van Tuy commission, appointed 10
dr,w Nm new legislation for such instltu-
lions.
The draft measure TO be recomne""e"
TO tho Legislature would put All private
banks under the supervision OF the banN
Superintendent and compel them to to'"
over TO him registered stock and bonds 70
not loss than 20 per cent of the deposits
and. in any event, not less than 5000.
These securities shall be held by the Su-
perintendent as trustee for the deposltors'
ard NAV be disposed OF by him upon court
order. but the banker will receive the IN
come from them.
The term private banker IS maze
broad enough i'm the draft 10 include prac-
t:cally every one handling negotiable Sc
curitics. from the firm OF J. i. Morgan *
60. down 10 the most humble steamship
ticket agent and money changer Pracu-
calIy only express companies transmitting
money are excepted.
The private bankers coming under the
proposed law will be obliged to maintain
reserves against his demand deposits as
follows:
Twenty per cent of aggregate demand
deposits if in business as a private banker
in a city OF the first class. and 10 per cent
If private banker I'm any other city.
One-tenth Of such reserves must consist
of reserves on hand, and the remainder
may consist Of reserves on deposit sub
Jet TO call. i'm repositories designated by
the Bank Superintendent.
The draft Of the proposed law provides
minor regulations in adjustment OF the
present situation. It Is specified that the
private banker may exchange securities
on deposit with the approval of tho Super
iEtendent, and that such private banks as
now have securities on deposit with the
State Controller may transfe- them to the
Bank Superintendent
Certificates must be fled with the Bank
Superintendent after the act becomes Law
giving the names and addresses Of all
members Of the private bank and the
amount Of permanent capital to be in
vested in the business of private banking.
Any promises OF interest on deposits must
also be mentioned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
'LONGSHOREMEN TO STRIKE
$4,000 Ordered to Quit Monday
Want Higher Wages.

strike ~ $500 l0ngshoremen' 10 pe
Gin Monday. was ordered last night by
tho greater New York Council OF the IN
ternational Longshorcmen' Union after
meeting between officers OF that orsan'"a-
ton and representatives OF the 9tate
Board Of Mediation and Arbitration Hl
Bischons Hall. No. lo7 Washington
street. Hoboken. =.
The trouble arises over the refusal ~
the Bcrwind- White Coal Company "nlcn
supplies practically all Of the trans
atlantic steamship companies TO pay tu'
Iongshoremen more than $50 noh'"'
The longshoremen assert that they nave
agreements with rs other companies 10
pay $50 q month
T. + Rerwlnd. OF the coal compah.'
wbicb EMPLOYS about 900 longshoremen'
refused TO treat personally with union
officers He notified them that he had
filed the strikers places and would under
no circumstances agree TO give what t"s
union demands.
Tho union Is hopeful that the Ber"lhu-
White company will give in before MOI
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
GRAFT IN CITY PURCHASES
Grand Jury Hears of Double
Charges for Jail Supplies.

Tho May grand jury yesterday took
NJ the purchase Of supplies for the peni-
Tertiary shops. Joseph Du Nivicr' As
sistart District Attorney. believes that
the evidence to be produced In the next
week will warrant the finding Of half a
dozen indictments for conspiracy.
II IS charged tina. the purchase OF sup
plies was used by city employees as a
means TO Gu their own pockets at the
city's expense.
The evidence produced yesterday was
largely documentary. 1t showed that the
city had been paying about double what
n private enterprise would pay for vir-
tually all the goods used in the brush
shop. Evidence will be produced later
20 show whore the extra money went
Besides !. II. Gillett. jr.. an account
ant who Investigated the business meth
DDS Of the penitentiary, the witnesses
called yesterday were representatives Of
firms who sold supplies TO the city for
use IN the shops of the penitentiary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
ASSEMBLY TO GET
new DRUG BILL
Committee, Including Mrs.
Vandcrbilt'S Counsel,
SO Decides.
MEASURES PENDING
CALLED INADEQUATE
New York Antelope Crusaders
Decide TO Support Harrison
Bill in Congress.

The specific points covered IN the draft
OF n new bill FOR the more rigorous resu-
Iation and suppression. if possible. Of the
indiscriminatc sale and use Of habit-form-
Ing drugs were thoroughly discussed yes
terday a. tho meeting OF the committee
appointed at the recent conference IN
Judge Swans chambers I'm the Criminal
Courts Building Tho proposed legislation
IS the result OF the Investigation recently
started by Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt ST..
The committee, meeting I'm Judge
Swann's chambers. went over all the va
rious bills i'm the Legislature on the sub
iect. including the Bcylan bill and the
Fravlev amendment to the present CO.
calne bill. They were found to he lacking
in some respects in the opinion Of the
committee.
Charles c. Bond, OF Coulter & Bond, at
tornoys for Mrs. Vanderbilt. and Floyd
81 Wilmot, Assistant District Attorney,
members OF the committee, were desig-
mated TO draft = bill. They expect to
have it ready TO take 10 Albany on Fco-
ruary rs. Judge Swami and the other
members of the committee, Professor
Robert \ Hatcher Of Cornell University.
and j. 7. Atkinson. a chemist in the
Board Of Health will probably go to Al
bany at that time TO sec that the bill is
introduced.
The committee decided Yesterday not 10
attempt 10 draft bill for national legis-
ation, but 60 lend its whole support to
the so-called Harrison BILL which was in
last June and IS now held up in the FL
nance Committee OF the Senate.
II is the aim of the committee in draft
ing the bill TO be introduced in the Legis-
lature next week. so 10 formulate il as
not to work an unnecessary hardship on
physicians in the legitimate use of mar
cotics. The proposed bill, they believe.
will meet any objections by the medical
fraternity
Mr.. Bond suggested TO the committee
the amendment Of Section 7l3 OF the penal
law Of the state so as to require the
printing Of the antidote, if one is known.
on tho labels Of all poisons. Mr. Bond de-
clared such a requirement would prevent
many accidental deaths from poison.
He also recommended that Sections 1745,
1916 and 1852 of the penal law be COM
bined under one statute and the penalty
be increased for repeated violations. These
sections pertain to the regulation Of pre-
scriptions for narcotics. the sale OF CO.
caine and eucsine and the having Of mar
cotics in ones possession.
DIR. John J. Van Horn, Of No. 225 West
3sth street. was held in $1,000 bail yester-
day for trial In Special Sessions. charged
with selling narcotic drugs without the
prescribed poison" label attached lie
wac arrested January 80 by detectives Of
Lieutenant Costigan's staff through a
woman who said she made a purchase
from him, for which she gave marked
30 bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
Committee of Nine Named
at Meeting Held in
Colony Club.
PATROL FOR RURAL
DISTRICTS URGED
Major Groomc Of Pennsylvania
Troop Tells of Work in
Mining Region.

Measures FOR the organization OF a
.ta,e constabulary werc considered AT a
meeting AT the Colony Club, No. l22 Madi-
son avenue. yesterday afternoon N'su-
r1cuts for both state and county ponce
force we're made. although the adheren'9
% the former plan were in the majority
committee Of nine was appointed 10
formulate plans FOR further consideration
as TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF seeking leSlsia-
,ion toward the establishment OF state
constabulary. The committee includes IT.
Lewis Y. Morris. " G.. Le Gendrc. j. H.
chambers Henry Marquard. DR.. kaul"r-
inc Bcment Davis. Colonel William Jay
oswald Garrison Willard. William sloane
and Elliot Bacon.
The meeting was in response 10 can
issued bv seth Low, oswald Garrison
Willard. William c. lie Gendre. FREDERICK
II Alien. T. G. Merrill Professor Henry
fairfield Osborn. Y. Everit Macy anu
yvuuan Sloane. Speeches were made 10y
Major John G. Groome superintendent o.
The PENNSYLVANIA state Constahulary >
George t. Shca6y. superintendent OF the
eoueduci police. Dr katherine Bement
ysvie Commissioner Of Correction; Henry
Narouard. former Senator ]. Maybe"
Wainwright Richard Harding DAVIS
Colonel William Jay and Selden Bacon
NJ. Bacon suggested that whatever les %
ielation he drafted should contemplate a
state rather. than a county constaoulary'
s,d that u might be advisable TO formu-
tate n plan for n state constahulary sta
toned only ir counties which expressed q
desire for II. the expense 60 be- borne pro
uortioratelv by the counties and not o!
tho state as a whole. The executive
mower over the constabulary so organ
izod. hovevc-. should repose in the Gov
ernor.
Major Groome gave clean-cut aualysis
o. the work done BY his small force OF -
men in patrolling the thinly populated
sections Of Pennsylvania. He pointed out
that il was a popular fallacy that the
PENNSYLVANIA Constabulary was force OF
men held in reserve for special riot duty,
IS fremen are held in. their fire houses
on the contrary. he said, the force was
on the go continually.
lie said that the efficiency Of police
force was proved not by the number OF
arrests il made. but by the number OF
convictions il obtained. out of 49i arrests
made for the principal crimes last year
he said. his men had obtained 422 convic-
tons. or an average Of 90 per cent.
Mr. Shrady told Of the work that has
been cone by his men in protecting not
only the area committed 10 their care by
the Board Of Water supply but also the
nearby communities. lie added
NO better service could be rendered TO
the citizens OF Wcstchester County than
10 urge the now well organized Board OF
Water Supply Police into a constabulary
20 patrol the highways ard safeguard the
lives and interests of all who dwell within
her boundaries
Letters promising support were read
from William Barnes, Robert ". de For
est. Jacob G. Schurman, Brigadier Gen
eral George r. Dyer, n G., y. y, Jesse
J. Straus and Professor Henry NJ. Howe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
AEROPLANE TERMED
HELLISH WAR DEVICE
Andrew d. White, In Letter TO
Peace Committee, ForeSees Ruin
of Defenceless Cities.

in spite OF a tendency toward peace
I'm the world war is becoming more 'hellsh'
in its inventions than ever before" wrote
Andrew d. White, former Ambassador 10
Germany, IN a letter read Yesterday at
a meeting of the National Citizens Com
mttee at the Astor. The meeting was
held to bring about the calling OF a
third International peace conference at
The Hague Tho most "hellish" OF ali
war devices according TO Mr. White, is
the aeroplane.
ut seems perfectly within the posi-
bilities." he said, land indeed within the
probabilities, that IL any power should
IN the future begin a war in a manner
as doubtfully regular as that in which
Japan began her war with Russia, the
nation claiming TO be aggrieved may
easily insist on being absolyed from those
poor restraints at present relied upon and
go 20 any extremes in using aerial navi-
cation as a means OF projecting explo-
sives into defenceless cities OF the enemy
and blottins out some OF the greatest
achievements of civilization"
Mr.. White was prevented from attend
ing by poor health.
\ resolution lauding President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan for the steps taken
for tho convocation of a third conference
was adopted. The chairman. David J.
Hin. eX-Ambass ador 10 Germany. was en-
powered TO appoint committee OF seven
teen which is 10 take action as deemed
advisable 10 support the government in
regard TO tho third conference.
The committee includes Andrew y.
White. Joseph II. Choate, Seth Low. Al
fred Thayer Mahan. John ". Foster
Horace Porter. George Gray, oscar :.
Stratus. Nicholas Murray Butlc-. Frederic
Coudert, John f. Crowel. John Bates
Clark. George c. Holt Alton e Parker
Francis L. Stetson. Simeon L. Baldwin
and Charles ". Sheriff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
WILL AID GERMAN TRADE
Chamber Of Commerce for Both
Countries Is Planned.

TO foster and protect closer social
3nterest and commercial relation between
7tc United states and Germany a group
of leading bankers and merchants has
incorporated Chamber Of German
american Commerce.
The initiative I'm the movement is be-
ms taken by Simon L. Bernheimer, Of
Gcbijidcr Mosse. Of this city and Berlin.
Who viii sail to-day on the Kalserin
ivguste Victoria 20 attend the general
constituting meeting OF the organization
IN tho German capital on February &c
This meeting will he for the purpose
% combining the local chamber. the
American Association of Commerce and
Trade i'm Berlin and the Deutsche Gesell-
schaft fur Wclthandel Of that city. Mr..
Bernhcime- is director OF the Com
1nerce and Trade Association.
The new Chamber of German-Ameri-
cen Commerce proposes to promote and
develop commercial relations and trade
exchanges between the United States and
Germany; 10 organize 90 this effect all
the importers. exporters, financiers. ship
rcrs steamship lines and forwarders do
1ng business with Germany, 40 that they
may better protect their interests TO
correct trade abuses. and 20 circulate
among its members accurate and reliable
information.
II will also arrange commercial dis
ru'es and grievances 10y arbitration and
OFFER its services in the adjustment OF
tariff and custom house difficulties
The hackers of the new movement be-
licve that both nations stand ready 10
cooperate with them. and the arrange
Inents for the chamber VIII be completed
in the shortest possible time. Among
the directors are c. Won Helmolt. of the
North German Lloyd Line; Isaac y. Sc
ligman. OF J. & W. Seligman & Co;
Simon Brontano. Of Brentano's. ana
Jesse Isidor Strsus. of p. III. Macy co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
MULLAN GETS JOB
ON The TAX BOARD
Former Partner of Mitchell
Made a Commissioner to
Succeed Mccormack.
PLANS COMMISSION
TO REFORM SERVICE
Mayor Soon to Select Economic
Experts to Work Out a
Better System.

George Y. Nullan. former law part
nor OF Mayor Mitchell was appointed
yesterday as Tax Commissioner, 70
succeed Charles j. Mccormack. OF Rich
rnond who is now President OF that bor-
ough This gives The Bronx member
Of tho Tax Board for the first time. Mt.
Mullan lives on University Heights
IN announcing the appointment the
Mayor said ne would soon name COM
mission Of experts TO study the tax ser
vice and suggest ways 70 improve H.
Tie wrote IN part:
Through Mr.. Mullan's appointment
The Bronx. which has long needed rep
resention on the Tax Board. secures
representative who has lived for some
years I'm that borough and IS familiar
with it's conditions and needs.
In pursuance Of the programme laid
out by mo during the recent electon
camDaign. am about to direct the boaro
Of Taxes and Assessments 10 make an
immediate study Of the relations OF me
true 10 the assessed value Of the real
estate i'm this city.
Il expect also shortly to appoint
commission Of tax. realty and economic
EXPERTS TO study local conditions ana
suggest a plan or plans for the improve
nent Of the taxing service the work or
the committee 20 be comprehensive ana
10 include theory. policy. experience
Justice. legality ard administration.
"1his commission will be expected to
en1ist tho aid Of the federal government
I'm procuring reports from United states
consuIs upon the tax laws. land ponclss'
model tcnements and transportation de-
velopment Of European and other Tor
cign cities. $780,
n has been long known that the Mayor
was anxious to give some appointment
TO Mr.. Nullan Tor some time he had N
mind making him Corporation Counsel
Mr. Nullau was graduated from 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
WILLARD LEFT 100000
Widow of Westchester's eX-
Surrogate Gets Entire Estate.

The will Of Frank y Willard. former
Surrogate OF Westchester County, filed i'm
White Plains yesterday. leaves all his
estate TO his wife. Grace r. Willard OF
North Broadway. Tarrytown. The estate
is valued at $4,000 In addition to 500 30
Insurance.
Mrs Willard is made eNecutriN. and the
only other heirs are her daughters Grace
r.. Florence and Emily Millarl.
Judge Willard was killed at the crossing
Of the New York Central IN Tarry town
Oh February 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
To See Japan in Cherry Bloom

For Americans wishing 10 see the
philippines and the wonderful tropical
scenery and fascinating native life Of the
Far East at its best. Thomas Cook 81 Son
are arranging tours to leave I'm March
so as 10 catch Japan in cherry blossom
and wistaria season. China, Manchurla
and Corea will also be included.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
Clason Point Cadets Reviewed

The Clason Point Military Academy
Cadet Corps gave an exhibition drill al
their annual review before Colonel Louis
y. Conley and staff last night in the Goth
Regiment ArmOry. Some very intricate
sword work was shown by a special corps
and calisthenics by Companies c and u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
Clark Party Off to Alhambra

Cadiz. Feb l-Clarks annual cruise
party OF Americans arrived this morning
on the Rotterdam. the largest steamer
that has called ~ this port. The Al
rambrs. at Granada. is the destination OF
4 large proportion Of the $40 passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
Tourists Reach Egypt.

Port said. Feb. 1.-THE Hamburg
American liner Cleveland. with 500 tour
lists. arrived to-day on her cruise to the
orient and India Some OF the party left
by special train FOR Cairo. 10 visit the
Pyramids and the Nile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12
WOMAN ACCUSES 3 MEN
Tells of Being Dragged and
Robbed-Story Unconfirmed.

Upon the complaint OF woman VINO
said she is Mrs Eloise Jennings, twenty
eight years old Of No. SO Main street
Bnghamton, \. y Tony Murray
Michael Barrett and Morris ]. Sanatini
were held I'm 5000 bail In the Jefferson
Market Court yesterday by Magistrate
Nolan.
Mrs. Jennings accused the men OF alb
Quoting her I'm n taxicab. robbing her OF
iewelry and cash and OF ill-usinG her.
Mrs Jennings. who said her husband is
a wealthy real estate dealer In the up
state city. said that on Tuesday night
while dining i'm a Broadway restaurant
several men at the next table joined her
party. saying they were from Bingham
ton. and mentioning mutual friends there
When she became sleepy. Mrs. Jennings
said. She accepted the invitation Of the
mon 10 escort her in q taxicab TO her no
tel the Marie Antoinettc, at Broadway
and esd street She then told OF being
kidnapped and taken to an athletic club
in Spring street.
She escaped and ran into the Macdou-
gal street police station, where she told
her story to the lieutenant The arrests
followed.
AZ the Hotel Marie Antoinette 1t was
denied Yesterday that Mrs. Jennings was
REGISTERED there as guest.
Mrs. Jennings was taken 10 ST VIM
cents Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12

Francis xavier College 40
York University Law sebs5
admitted H. the bar in isSs
he was associated with n. sHtx
Phiibin. Beekman g. Menks. &
became the partner OF VI NJ III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-12

Surprising how far y
money goes these days :
$15, for instance, bm,
oyercOat or a suit thai !
formerly in our regular 4,
at 90, $4,000 or SEA-
$50 buys an overcost /,
suit formerly $500, NJ,
or $4,000.