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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20
Lure of Big Profit on Re-
sale of "Rare" Sets
Opens Pocketbooks.
MRS. MOORE SWEARS
SHE PAID $4,000
Another Woman Ayers She Was
Ouped-Didn't Get ROOse-
welt Picture.

The pursuit OF literature through
the medium Of de luxe editions and
smooth agents Is quite as expensive to
readers as it is to starving authors,
according to Mrs. Elizabeth s. Moore,
Of Greensburg, Penn, who took the
stand yesterday in the trial Of Glenn
ii. Farmer, Colonel William j. Hartley.
Samuel +. Warfeld and others, charged
with swindling to the extent Of $10,-
100000 by means of editions de luxe
frauds. Mrs. Moore testified she paid
about $4,000 for books, with the un-
derstanding that they were to be resold
at large profit.
One OF the witnesses was Mrs. Mary
A. Watts, of Manchester. y. H.. who
said that in 1912 Glenn Farmer, who
recently was convicted H. Boston, called
to show her star edition Of Oscar
Wilde for 5000. She bought il. Later,
she said, she bought twenty tw 0
volume set Of Colonel Roosevelt g
works for $4,000, set OF British
poets for $1,000 and another of Mark
Twain for 81 500.
She further testified that she pur-
chased from Colonel Hartley, at $1,000
each, two Shakespearisn volumes,
which, she said, she was told would be
sold later at q big profit.
II paid $4,000 in all for the books
| bought from these men," Mrs. Watts
! said. Il also was told ! would receive
a large picture Of Theodore Roosevelt,
signed by him, and a public document,
both Of which were highly valuable"
What made them valuable >" Mrs.
Watts was asked.
"Roosevelt's signature" she replied.
Mrs. Marion W. Preston, Of Weston.
Mass, testified that in 1910 Scott and
Glenn Farmer wanted her to buy a set
Of books. she did, she said, and paid
$4,000 for two sets OF British poets
and Roosevelt. Later she bought sets
of Thackeray. "The Arabian Nights"
and Lincoln-about $4,000 in all-for
which Colonel Huntley, a gentleman
IN Europe" was to pay huge sum.
lie never did.
A batch of letters written by Colonel
Hartley to Glenn Farmer were read.
One was:
"My Dear jim: As soon as you get
this letter please dictate and mail me a
full description Of Oriental series. Am
waiting for it here to show a party
you know-also, at the same time, a
full description Of the Cassinavo. I've
got party going.
II have long letter from the widow
in reply 70 one I wrote Thursday last.
She tells me TO take good care of her
photo and also of her good reputation
which she has placed in my safekeep-
| ing, because she likes me, and may buy
some books from me if I am a real
good boy for little while. | shall 90
there as her guest in few days and
spring on her your letter to me about
the new company and make her pro-
! ouce. Leave IL to me.
81 got 4 wire Saturday and one to-
day from r. f. W, saying she'd be here
to see mo to-morrow-for visit She
is bird. Oh, Why am I so popular
with tho ladies'? Curses on my fatal
beauty Would I might be poor, pi-
ratical, producing, prodigai book
agent. Then, at least, might be happy,
Your old pal. BILL.
up. Slows the beautiful cloak
model downstairs ,"
The trial will be resumed tomorrow
morning.
Wilson Frowns on War Loans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20

son intimated TO his caller,
while II was within ths .sfrr
American bankers 10 make losssn :
belligerent nations, yet 49," 70 I.
ment hoped that they would rot f's,ss'
he said that the government % \
changed its attitude Of mor,, nag =
ton toward the making Of .n.t ep'.t
by American bankers. ''sn ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20
Jason War Xmas Ship.

Washington. Oct. lo-Thc naval col
her Jason was designated bv Secretary
Daniels of the Navy to-day as the of
fetal Christmas ship" 20 carry gifts
from the United States TO the war
orphans, widows and destitute OF
Europe. The Jason will sail from the
New York Navy Yard on November 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20

You young men may /,
impressed with this weight J
EVIDENCE
We have about doublr
our sales of youths suits !
the past few years.
This is all the more rema,,
able when one considers 4.
comparatively few men wi,
wear youths sizes-oII
those with 32to 35inch chest,
Variety, moreover, has n.
creased in even greater ur..
portion than quantity.
Nowadays, we cut youth
suits in four or FIVE mod.L
as against one or two a f.s
years ago--range Of p.
terms, too, Is twice as great
Youths suits. SIG to 81
81 to IS chest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20

Wilson Frowns on War Loans.
From The Tribune Bureau.
Washington, Oct. 19.-President Viii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-20
Lowest in Fifteen Years.

"The income. applicable TO interest.
dividends and surplus. during the fiscal
wear Just closed was 1894, 100000, or
4.02 per cent upon the total capital
obligations, this return also being
lower than any in fifteen years"
As to the war, ne said that in so far
as il tended to change the conditions
surrounding the enlistment of aow
capital il would affect the fundamental
relation between railroad and shipper.
for me cost of capital vas one Of the
most important elements of he cost of
transportation, adding:
1T is known that the railroads Of
the United States have over s520,0O0.-
600 of outstanding obligations which
will mature and must ne met within the
next twelve months alone. IL vas
shown IN he original record in his
case that the railroads IN official clss
sification territory only had spent APP
5000 100000 per annum
upon their properties for improve
ments and extensions during the last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

the treasurer was directed to send
check for that sum to the Asso-
ciated Charities,
Mr. Ryan suggested that the COM
mittee name the Judges and clerks
for the primary Chairman Price
stated that this would be done at-the
proper time, through recommended
tions from ward delegations.
Accept Ladd's Resignation.
A letter of resignation from Com
mitteeman Jesse A. Ladd of Madison
ward. was read by the clerk, who said
he was satisfied that he expressed the
sentiment of the members by refer
ing to. the resignation with regret.
ON mott II Of Mr. Crenshaw the resig-
nation. with an expression Of regret,
was accepted.
The question then arose as TO the
election OF successor TO Mr. Ladd,
and this was laid over until the next
meeting a the request OF the Mad
son ward members, who wished TO
confer with several gentlemen with
the view of securing the most avail
ahie one 10 fill the vacancy.
After a session of less than half
an hour The committee adjourned to
meet al the call of Chairman Price
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
GOVERNORS VIEWS
Of TAX Commission
EXECUTIVE WOULD MAKE Ar
PoINTMENTS OFF MEM.
BEERS ALLOTTED.

To mem ers OF the house finance
committee who called on him yester-
day to learn his views on the subs
ject of the appointment OF memhera
of the proposed tax commission. Cow
ernor Stuart referred to the Languages
OF his special message to the general
assembly, when he said:
Il venture to recommeu6
that the general assembly proceed, ~
soon as practicable, to the work OF
constituting a body OF competent per-
sons, composed. in part, at least. ok
members OF the senate and house OF.
delegates. to consider the subject Of
taxation In its entirety"
If the commission to be created. add.
ed the governor. is 10 be composed
wholly of members of the two bodies,
there would seem to be no room for thu
exercise by him OF the appointing
power He thought 1t clear that the
appointment of committees OF the SEN
ate and house OF delegates to do legis-s
lative work is part Of the powers and
duties OF the president of the senate
and the speaker of the house. and he
would not eneroach on these powers
even IL asked to do so. n
However. ii the general assembly. N
said, should provide for commtsstoM
constituted partly of others than mems
hers of the Legislature, as seemed
likely. and the appointment of tho
outside persons were vested In thu
governor, he would. OF course, make
the appointments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
SAUNDERS WOULD
HAVE IAW DEFINED
CLAIMS YESTERDAY LAST DAY IN
WHICH CANDIDATES COULD
FILE NOTICES.
CAN FORM NO PLANS
CITY COMMITTEE GIVES sI00 TO
ASSOCIATED CHARITIEs-LADD's
RESIGNATION Is 'AC-
CEPTED.
CAN FORM NO PLANS

Prefacing his motion with an ex-
planation of his understanding of the
law, City Committeeman Clyde w
saunders last night at the meeting OF
The committee. offered a resolution
directing the secretary of the COM
tnittee. Walter Duke, to keep a MEN,
orandum Of the names of all candi-
iates who may announce themselves
today or at any time after twelve
o'clock last night.
Mr. Saunders said his Construction
of the law was that yesterday was
the last day upon which candidates
might announce themselves for the
April primary. The law requires no.
tice to be given in not less than sixty
days before the primary. The pri-
mary was set by the committee at
previous meeting for April 2sth.
Mr.. Ferrandini said he did not see
what difference II made. Some peo-
pie had probably. he said, been under
the impression that the eth is the
last day These people. If there are
any. should. according to Mr., Fer
randini. be given the opportunity OF
fling their notices today. The fact
that the papers had stated, on the
authority Of the clerk of the Hastings
court, that today is the last dav, said
Mr. Ferrandini. should be taken into
consideration. And besides. he said.
those who receive salaries. and must
put up money have already filed their
notices and put up their money.
Must Waive Sentiment.
We cannot be sentimental about
this" said Mr.. Saunders. we must
carry out the law. 1t is not optional
with las. NY construction Of the law
IL that the best we can do Is To- ac-
eept names not later than sunrise to-
morrow. would like all names
turned in after twelve O'Clock tonight
TO be held by the clerk. until the legal
construction OF the law can be had"
Mr.. Ferrandini withdrew his OBJ
lection. and the resolution was adopt
ed.s
Then Mr.. Saunders stated thai as
the primary would he held under the
Byrd law. the plans committee. of,
which he is chairman, had no plans
To report
Mr.. Saunders again took the fioar
and moved that the sum of $50 be
taken from the treasury of the com
nnittee and turned over 10 some cnari-
table organization ft4E- the purpose Of
helping the poor, After some little
debate on motion o. Mr.. Crenshaw.
tae amount WAS raised to sioo and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

establishment of this banking bureau.
and he thought il should be enacted
into law. He compared the bureau OF
insurance already established, to the
proposed banking. bureau. saying that
the latter was far more important to
the prosperity of the State than the
former.
He declared that the bill as amended
was perfectly fair and the house of
delegates should consider the great
question we'll before taking any action.
He explained fully the important points
of the measure. but seemed to realize
that he was fighting for a losing bill.
Mr.. Reed, after Mr.. Montague took
hts seat. moved that the bill be re-
committed to the committee on insur-
ance and banking.
In speaking To his motion he said
he was wary of any measure that bore
gifts. He said the house knew what
the bankers thought of 1t but did not
know what the merchants thought of
it. and therefore should be sent back
for further consideration. He said
there were some good features in the
measure. but the State could very
easily do away with State bank ex
aminer and have experts satisfactory
to the State corporation commission
do the work. 4
Mr.. Gordon OF Louisa. with the unan-
imous consent of the house. was al
lowed five minutes to talk against the
bill He made n vigorous attack on
the measure, declaring he had not
heard of any people of the State ask
ing for this bureau and he did not
approve of a measure OF which the
patron himself had admitted he knew
very little.
The motion to recommit was put to
the house and refused. The pending
question was called and the. amend
ments were then taken in order and
acted on. Some were accepted while
others were rejected but the house
worked listlessly. waiting. ii seemed
for final vote on tho bill. At this
juncture the chair was vacated at 2
O'Clock
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SPENDS MUCH lime
IN DISCUSSION OF
ANNEXATION BILL
Continued from First page,

be elected for the benefit Of the Buch-
anan company. of Boston. The bill
was placed on the calendar and made
a special order for next Tuesday.
Women In liquor Shops.
4 Senator Cannon, of Richmond.
made a fight to get up his bill which
provides that women and minors
| shall not be employed in any estab-
! lishment in which liquor Is made.
/ packed. bottled. labeled or shipped.
I He said that the bill was one that
should be passed at once in order to
get 1t over to the house for consid-
Grafton.
He made a fight to have the bill
taken up and considered at once, and
after brief fight he carried his point,
the bill being engrossed and then
| taken up and passed. 1t was amend
ed In some unimportant particulars.
Amend Danyille Charter.
From the committee on counties,
cities and towns came the bill seek
ing to amend the charter OF the city
of Danville. The bill has passed the
house. where 1t was introduced by
Delegate Green. incidentally, it had
occasoned a good deal of unrest and
discomfort in Danville. Mr.. Green
says that he discussed 1t when he
made his fight for the nomination,
and that he promised to provide that
the people of that city should have
right to elect the superintendent
Of the gas. water and electric plants.
He denied that the matter had not
been discussed, Danville sent a rsrge
delegation here to oppose the amend
ment, but it went through the house
with rush. and today II came from
the committee with recommendation
that 1t become a law. The bill will
undoubtedly pass the senate.
University Scholarships.
The bill to provide for a hundred
and twenty-five scholarships at the
University of Virginia, to be free 10
Virginia youths. was favorably re-
ported and was placed on the cal
endar. This is the Early bill, ano Il
Is conditioned that the applicants for
the scholarships shall agree to teach
in the public schools of the State
for two years after they have been
graduated. There is little reason to
believe that the bill will not become
a law, as 1t is popular and there is
n strong demand and sentiment that
the university shall become stronger
with those who desire an education
and are willing to make sacrifice
for that purpose.
Home for Girls.
Messrs. Fletcher, Hartman and
Sowder are the members OF the SUBJ
committee of the finance committee
TO recommend action in the matter of
the offer Of the Virginia Home and
Industrial School for Girls, which has
been offered to the State as a gift
on condition that the State shall take
entire charge, control and direction
and care for the institution. The
committee will make a report today.
and it lis reported that il will be to
the -fad that the property shall ha
acquired If the title is found valid
1t will also be with the understanding
that the State shall have the right
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

TO maintain the home there or to
build houses on property belonging TO
the State and connected with other
institutions. and to sell the present
site of the home to pay the cost OF
the buildings in question.
These, in general. are the provis-
ions of the report. The State Will
IT r. believed, arrange seaa-tts4e
property on the best terms possible
and move the home to the epileptic
colony at Lynchhurg, placing its man
agement under the head of that in
stitution.
Mr.. Early made an unsuccessful at
tempt to get up his coordinate col
lege bill and to make il special or
der. Mr. Fletcher opposed the Dill
and said there were many bills OF
equal Importance that should have
an equal chance.
Finished the Game Bill.
Yesterday saw the finish OF the
Hart game bill, 1t was discussed for
some time. many amendments being
offered, but the opposition or SIR.
Hart was sufficient to carry the de-
feat of all which were not acceptable.
The bill was discussed for more than
an hour and there were many hu~
morous remarks regarding the meas
ure. as to the ability OF certain per
sons to kill a bird on the wing and
the like The bin will now go to
the house, where it will likely take
the place of the house bill now on
the calendar
The senate held an afternoon SEES
sion for the purpose. of advancing
bills already on the calendar.
House Bills Passed.
The following house bills were
passed:
To prevent the expenditure Of
money by the various institutions OF
the State by sending members of
their boards. managers, superintend-
ents or presidents. or other persons
To the legislature for the purpose OF
obtaining appropriations for said in
stitutions or for any other purpose.
To amend an act approved Feb
ruary %, 1890. as amended by an
act approved March 3. 1896, 10 pre-
scribe the mode of applying for and
obtaining appropriations for said in
cense for which the certificate OF
court is required by law before it rs
granted). the tax on which, but for
this act. would be fifty dollars or
more were 1t issued for the period
of one year.
To provide in cities containing 25,-
'0eo inhabitants or more for the cleo
ton OF a special justice OF the peace.
to be known as the justice of the juve-
nile and domestic relations court. and
to prescribe his jurisdiction and duties.
Providing for the control and
eradication Of the plant disease com
monty known as orange or cedar
rust"
To amend and re-enact an act en-
titled an act to provide for contest
ing local option elections. approved
November IS, 1908.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
FOUR HOURS SPENT
TALKING TWO BILLS
IISTIESS DAY IN HOUSE Is EN-
LIyENED BY OCCASIONAL
WARMING UP.

Settling down to business, the house
OF delegates yesterday afternoon began
on the senate bills on their third read
ing and devoted the two hours to
the passage of bills.
Only local bills came in for con-
sideration, but the heavy calendar now
before the lower branch was materially
decreased
The morning session was practically
without result. The entire four hours
were consumed In debate over two
measures. and no action was taken
on either one.
The Montague bank bureau bill set
as special order was warmly de-
hated, Nothing of consequence was
discussed. however, few amendments
taking up most of the time. The
members of the house seem to realize
that only two more weeks are left
In which to clean up the eongested
calendar. and next week will~fnd the
solons holding morning, afternoon and
night sessions.
Argument On Auto Tax.
The house met at 10 o'clock, An
attempt was made to discharge the
committee from further consideration
OF the Gordon fee bill but this was
defeated by a vote of 30 to So The
calendar was called early in the day
and senate bills on their third reading
were under consideration.
Senate bill regulating improved
highways and the automobiles of the
State, brought out a lengthy argument
in regard to the distribution of the
automobile tax, which lasted over two
hours. and was interrupted at 1890
o'clock when the hour for special or
der set.
The pending motion before the house
was one by Mr.. Stearnes. of Roanoke
county providing for the ostpaaaHeHt
of the Montague bill establishing 81
bureau OF banking III Virginia. until
March l4th, the day the general as
sernbly will adjourn sine die.
Mr. Stearnes took the hoor in de-
Tense of his motion. In order to speak
on the merits of the bill. the gentle
man from Roanoke county Withdrew
his motion and launched out on an
attack of the measure. Combining his
remarks to the penal end of the meas
ure. Mr.. Stearnes talked for nearly
half an hour, closing by withdrawing
his former motion.
To stop further debate tho pending
question was called for. Immediately
members who had offered amendments
clamored to be recognized, but Speaker
Cox stopped all proceedings until the
house was quiet. He ruled that all
debate on amendments was at an end.
Refuse to Recommtt.
Mr.. Montague. patron Of the meas
ure took the floor and spoke heatedly
about the treatment his measure had
.receiyed. In this bill. he declared. the
virginia Bankers, association had asked
for little, when they asked for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

be elected for the benefit of the Buch-
anan company. of Boston. The bill
was placed on the calendar and made
a special order for next Tuesday.
Women In LIQUOR Shons
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

Stuart is not My practical and
clear headed man of affairs who has
had broad experience In enterprises
that have furthered the development
of the resources and industries of Vir-
ginia. but he also possesses a clear
perception OF its political aspects and
administrative needs
Henry Carter Stuart was born Jan
uary Is. 1855, at Wytheville, Vir-
ginia. His father was William Alex
ander Stuart and his mother Mary
Taylor (Carter) Stuart. His paternal
ancestors came from Scotland. The
founder Of the American branch o.
the family was Archibald Stuart. who
settled In this country inll726. Prom
Inent among succeeding generations
Of this line were Major Alexander
Stuart Of Revolutionary War fame: !,
JndEe stuart. appointed Nv Presidcnt
ThomAs Jelksreon 10 - farxitoyaal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
DINWIDDIE CITIZEN
DIES AT AGE OF 81

PETERsBtsgG. VA. Fab. "a
MIR Miles Fl. Branch. we'll known
and highly respected citizen OF DIM
Middle county. died at o'clock this
morning az his home near Ferndale
park Mr. Branch was eighty-one
years OF age. and had been in feeble
health for some time. He had been
a nidower since 1888 and Is survived
by the following four children: Mrs
Watkins Mrs -H-C.athrta and
Messrs. Walter and Miles b. Branch.
Jr,. all OF Dinwiddie county. The fu-
neral arrangements are not complete
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27

In the long line OF distinguished
governors or the Old Dominion, few
have entered upon their duties with
greater preparedness than Henry Car
ter Stuart, who was elected to that
high Office for the term beginning
February !. 1914. No one has en-
tered upon his duty with such a
unique record Of public confidence.
for he is the first governor to be nom
mated by the dominant party with
opt opposition. and then elected with
ont opposition from the other politi-
cAf party. During his long business
eAseef hes has demonstrated the adap-,
f16laity Of his native State to the graz
I'LL and cattle-raising industry on 4
1Afea scale, and has achieved notable
1larreHy IA coai yninin4. timber pro-
N1HlnS AMI ether propositions Of great
ntflGl thin erdsEes MI;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
Perkinson-Austin.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. ~
Miss Grace Lee Austin, we'll known
young lady. and Mr.. William Noel
Parkinson, of this city y, were
united in marriage at the home IN
the bride on Halifax street, At
o'clock last evening.
The ceremony was performed ~
Rev. F.. w Moore in the presence m
a few immediate friends
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-27
MattOx-EOrtI.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. Go
Miss Katie May Ford. the attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Ford. of this city. and Mr.. Jesse Mat
toS. "a we'll known young man con-
nected with the Surry Lumber COM
pany, were united in marriage at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon In the
home of the bride on Rome street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
F. w. Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mattox will reside at
Surry courthouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-10

The most terrific sacrifice of high grade footwear
of modern times Like the mighty steam roller,
crushing all previous economics into absolute insig-
nificance This stock of shoes does not need any
praise from u.s. Each and every pair are from the
best manufacturers in the country and every line is
up-to-date in every respect Prices of which were
always the lowest will now be annihated. The or
ders are given to all the people to sell the goods,
and this will be carried out to the last letter, mark
the date and mark it WE'LL