Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 27, 11 December 1912 — Page 2

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CLEARING SYSTEM : TOLO COMMITTEE

President of New York Organization Was Witness Again Today.

STOCK-MARKET PROBE

But Few Actual Transfers of Stock an Expert Tells Committee.

(National News Association) WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 W. E. Frew, chairman of the New York Clearing House committee, explained to the money trust investigating committee Today the clearing house's attitude on the subject of charges on the collection of out of town charges. Frew said the interest and exchange committee of fhe association had made a report on the cost of this matter and he asked that "the report be put in the record. Samuel Untemeyer, counsel for the house- committee, asked Frew If the report showed what the difference in cost to the New' Yofft "bank customers was as a resultof the collection rule. "Can you tell what this rule imposes on the merchants of the country?" asked Untermeyer. "We have not Igured that out exactly," said Frew, explaining that the figures did not cover that phase of the question. Untemeyer asked If the witness had seen a statement by. Frank A. Vanderllp that the rule meant a loss of $3,000,000 a year to the merchants of the country, " Stock Market Probe. Figures showing that railroad and other shares are sold over and over again on the New York stock exchange without any actual transfer were presented to the money trust investigating committee. This marked the actual probe of the American money mart. The figures were given by Lawrence W. Scudder, a statistician who has made a deep study of conditions prevailing on the stock exchange. He said the transfer of U. S. Steel stock represented only about 25 per cent of the shares sold. The capital stock of Reading subject to sale was dealt in thirty times a year, according to Scudder. The total of Erie capital stock

listed on the stock exchange was 1,123,000 shares, he said. With regard both the Erie and Reading the volume of sales were graded when the shares reached top prices. Untermeyer developed that brokerage fees on the sales of Reading for a year were percent of the par value, or about 20 per cent of the selling value. Scudder said his figures on steel covering the period of 1906 to the present time showed 840,000 shares listed on the exchange. The total sales for that period were about 184,000,000 shares. The sales for 1910 were about seven times the capital stock listed on the exchange.

WALKING ON WAGER TO SAHFRANCISCO Walter Standow Arrives in Richmond with a Canine Named "Spot Frisco" Walter Standow, a long distance hiker, arrived in this city today on his

i way to San Fransicso. Standow has a bet that he will make the trip from New York to Frisco in eight months. ! He averages thirty miles a day and J walked from West Alexandria to this I city today. He picked up a dog part

ner and christened the canine "Spot Frisco." He had to have a companion as he started in'-with Harry Danes, who passed through here last week. Danes is ahead of Standow because he violated the agreement and rode part way on the train. If he wins the wager he will be given enough money to pay his tuition through a well known school of journalism, receiving about 4,000. "The roads of this state are far superior to those of Ohio, and as soon as I crossed the state line I noticed the difference. The roads of this state are as good as any that I have encountered," said Standow. If some local women are desirous of reducing their weight I would advise them to take up walking. I have lost fifteen pounds since I started from New York on Oct. 25." Dr. J. C. Reeve, a well known physician of Dayton, Ohio, left that place with him yesterday morning, but was forced to give up the trip last night.

HERE'S A CHANCE FOR GOOD FELLOWS Two Cases Reported Where Xmas Cheer Would Ease Suffering and Poverty. Richmond's Good Fellows have an opportunity ,to spread a little Christmas cheer in the homes that are described here. The Palladium will gladly furnish the names of the persons who need aid, If a Good Fellow will open his heart and purse and alleviate the suffering. Mrs. Mary Selby, a prominent charity worker said today that many poor people are suffering and need warm clothing. Mrs. Selby today said she found an old colored man who was shivering from cold while picking up papers which he sold at a junk shop. He was given an old sweater by Mrs Selby. He told his benefactor that he never expected to receive such a garment on earth, and wished many times that he was in heaven where Jesus could take care of him. He is ninetyseven years old and has a large Bear on his head where he was struck with the butt of a whip by a slave driver before the civil war. Another case which was reported by her Is that of a white family which has to pay $10 per month for an old shack without windows. Much of the money the family earns is used to pay rent. The father is employed as a laborer and the mother Is dead. A small baby boy, aged 3 was dropped by a child who was taking care of it, and its spine, was injured. "The little child is now being cared for by a seven-year-old daughter and is very pale and looks so pitiful that it would melt the heart of the coldest to tears," said Mrs. Selby. "The father would be heartbroken if the child were taken from him, thought it is not properly cared for in its present condition."

CORONER FILES A VERDICT ON DEATH

NEGLECTED WIFE IS

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ITCHI1, DISFIGURED Cracked and Swollen. Could Not Sleep. For 2 Years Nobody Could Cure His Eczema. CuticuraSoap and Ointment Completely Cured.

FIRE ON SOUTH ! FIFTH STREET

WILL MEET AGAIN

New Developments in many cases pending before the grand jury has necessitated a continuation of the October session. The grand- Jury adjourned last evening not to m"eet again until Friday morning at 10 o'clock.

The fire department was called out last night to extinguish a slight blaze ! at the residence of A. Stahl, 205 South Fifth street. The fire started as the ' result of a spark dropping down on the root from the chimney. The damage was slight. Because of a broken line wire the department headquarters on South Fifth street did not get the 1

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Believes Death of Schwab Was Due to Rheumatism

and AlCOhOllSm. desertion this time to be severely

: dealt with, it is said. "I told Mrs. John Schwab that I hbd ; in a bare room in a little old house found her father-in-law's body hi the on South Fifth street lies the wife orchard, but she said she could do of another "meanest man." Barton s nothing, and did not go to ?ee the ; wife is ill and had it not been for the body." i benevolence of neighbors Mrs. Barton This is a portion of the testimony probably would have been in dire cirof Mrs. Cora L. Toney which is in- cumstances. Kind-hearted neighbors eluded in the coroner s verdict filed have cared for her and her child and today in the county clerk's office of have also been busy in assisting the the death of Jacob Schwab. The j county authorities to locate Barton, man's body was found about 10 o'clock j

on the morning of December 4th in 1 the orchard of his son, John Schwab, j who resides cn the Liberty ;ke. The coroner, in his verdict says i that the body showed no marks of violence and as far as could be determined after examination at the Schwab home and also at a local undertaking morgue, death was due to natural causes most probably from or- j ganic heart trouble a condition re- j

suiting from acute rheumatism com plicated bv chronic alcoholism. i I Mrs. Toney, in her testimony, says that Schwab came to her house about 6:30 o'clock on the evening of December 4 and asked permission to stay there that night. His son lived but a short distance from the Toney residence. chwab slept in the barn that night and about 7 o'clock the following morning he came to Toney's house and Mrs. Toney gave him a cup of coffee. Mrs. Toney further says "He went toward John Schwab's house, but about one-half hour later he came back and asked me whether I had any vinegar or not. I said 'No.' He went away in a few minutes. Some time after I went over to John Schwab's house and in going through the orchard I found Schwab lying on the ground." John Schwab, the son, told the coroner that he had often heard his father say that he intended taking his own life.

Coroner Pierce has also filed his verdict on the death of Ivan Dye, the nineteen-year-old youth who shot himself in his room at the Grand Hotel, December 4. The coroner says that the motive probably was ill health. The body was not found until five or six hours after Dye had shot himself, the body being cold and rigid.

j Barton was arrested by the sheriff i ot Fayette, county yesterday at Con1 nersville and was brought to Richmond this morning by the deputy

sheriff. He probably will be brought ! before Judge Fox tomorrow morning. I Barton was arrested several months

ago at Terre Haute, by Sheriff Steen. - . .

wtio went to that city armed w un an . 4---? ?:-:.

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been arrested on the charge ol wue nrre and on promise oi returning io , T. n.. r,ff

Reduction Sale on PENNANTS Moorman's Book Store

For the second time within the last

few months. 'J. William Barton has affidavit.

his wife and child and caring for them the court released Barton. The latter immediately left town, his wife be-

ins confined to her bed at the time.

Try Our Coffee Roasted Today It Will Please You

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005 Lowrll riace. Chicago. 111. "The trouble began by my hands burning and Itching and I rubbed and scratched thorn

till one day -I saw little rod Boms coming out. My hands were disfigured and swollen, and troubled mo so that I could not sleep. They were cracked and when the small sores broko a white matter would come out. I could not do any hard work; if I did the sores

would come out worse. "For two years nobody could cure my eczema, until one day I thought I would try the Cutlcura Soap and Ointment. I used warm water with the Cutlcura Soap and after that I put the Cutlcura Ointment on my hands twice a day for about five or six months when I waa completely cured." (Signed) Sam Marcus, Nov. 28, 1911. Not only are Cutlcura Soap and Ointment most valuable in the treatment of eczemas and other distressing eruptions of skin and scalp, but no other em omenta do so much for pimples, blackheads, red, rough skins, itching, scaly scalps, dandruff, dry. thin and falling hair, chapped bands and shapeless nails, nor do it so economically. A single cake of Cutlcura Soap (25c.) and box of Cutlcura Ointment (50c.) are often sufficient when all else has failed. Sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 82-p. Skin Book. Address posboard "Cutlcura, Dept. T, Boston." Tender-faced men should use Cutlcura Soap Shaving Stick, 20c Sample free.

FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS All Trimmed Hats go at HALF PRICE All $10 Hats go at $5.00 All $8 $4.00 All $5 $2.50 All $4 - - $2.00 All Children's Hats at $1.50 All Fancy Ostrich at Hall Price French Plumes in Fancy Boxes at a Big Discount Come while the assortment Is complete. You can have a hat or a plume laid aside until Christmas.

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3 Greatest walcb vaiue that has ever been offered the public We clo-ed the contract

yesterday witn the Illinois Watch people for their 16 siz?, 17 jewel, adjusted heat, cold and four positions watch. The watch is accepted on a great many steam and traction roads as official time piece. We will receive first shipment

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Field Glasses Collar Buttons Emblem Rings Satchel Tags Desk Clooks Km Bins Jfajpkta Kings Diamond Rings Diamond Studs 811k Watch Fob fimbtem Buttons Gold Watch Fobs Tia OSaaps Fountain Pens Geld Locketa Signet Rings Watches Lapel Chains Seta of Stads Shaving Sets 'Smoking Sets Pocket Kntves Hk Umbrellas Ash Reeeirers Dickens Chains Photo Frames Toilet Articles Bat Brim Brushes Cuff Links Scarf Pins . Vest Chains Emblem Charms Full Dress Sets Diamond Links Waldemar Chains Military Brushes Match Boxes Toilet Sets Letter Openers Bottle Openers Carrrag Sets Cloth Brashes

CHRISTMAS JEWELRY Buying Jewelry and Gems is a matter of confidence. Most people cannot r.ccur.tcly determine for themselves the value of precious stones and gold and silver things. Thcr;fcfc it iz important to know the store you buy from.

.Diamond.

A special lot of Dickinson Quality Diamond Rings, mounted in our own shop for Xmas trade, for from $15 to $35 Over 600 designs in Bracelets from which to select. Ours is the largest stock in the state.

Largest Stock ol Watches in this Section of the State 20-year Gold Filled Case, open face, 16 size Elgin movement S8.00 20-year Gold Filled Case, open face, 15 Jewel Elgin movement SI 1.00 Ladies' 0 size 20-year Gold Filled Case, Hunting Case, Elgin movement . S 1 0.00 Ladies' 0 size 20-year Gold Filled Case, open'case, Elgin Movement S9.00 Men's 18 size 20-year Gold Filled Case, Open Face, Elgin Movement S7.50

rShe is perfectly j n satisfied with if gifts bought at Yj I Dickinson's.

SPECIAL A brand new shipment of Triple-plated Sterling Silver Knives and Forks, regular price $3.50. now S3.00

PARISIAN IVORY :3 provir.5 immensely popular this Xr.ins season, and wcll.it might because of its rare beauty. Easy to keep clean, will last for years, and taken ail in all would make a very pretty gift.

CUT GLASS while a new line of goods for us to handle, is more than meeting with the approval of our patrons. We took especial pains to buy the clearest and deepest cut pieces on the market. Also we believe we can give you better prices than you can get elsewhere.

Oifio f or La Valllerss Gold Bracelets Signet Rings Gold Beads Gold Brooches Neck Chains Diamond Bracelets Pearl Rings v Coral Broocfccs Diamond Pendants Dress Pin Sets Gold Watcher Back Combs Cut Glass Casseroles Silk Umbrellas Boudoir Clocks Chafing Dishes Birth-month Saoons Sets of Sllrer Link Buttons Mesh Bags Change Purses Gold Crosses Cuff Pins Coral Rings Opal Rings. Hat Pins Veil Pins Sliver Thimbles Card Cases Plain Rings Silver Novelties . Photo Frames Jewel Boxes Shoe Buckles Souvenir Spoons " Manicure Sets Fountain Pens Diamond Rings Watch Fobs Chatelaine Pins Dinner Rings Lorgnettes Belt Pins Carving Sets Mantel Clocks Silver Plate Vanity Case Ear Studs Toilet Sets Eirth Stone Rings Gold Thimbles Silver Watches Gold Lockets Belt Buckles Stick Pins Puff Boxes Eyeglass Chains

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So dear to every artistic and refined heart Is our collection of Umbrellas for both men and women.

WE GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS. MAIL CHARGES PREPAID.

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