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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
81. Lonis Track.

ST. Louis. June Ask and u half fur
lorgs-- Rowlard Duette. Zephyr Can Gal
Top. Time l:2is,.
SIX furlonga-Dur Bishop. Iittlos Billee.
NICK Cartes. T.me i.is
Five furlongs Naoma, Barrioso. Moch.
Time l:Di.
y. H. Time i;45is.
Mile and seventy yards-Damocles, Mad.
elt-- basking Hr'lsn. Tine l;isi.
SIX fuTlongs-H orseshoe Tobacco, ST..
Au2us4ne. Mlss BramDe. Time l:i6.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
NOW At HOME.

!, Game Vas a Victory for the
w. Buffaloes.
y, cooD PITCHERS ON THE SLAB.
,ted paris, Austin Won
~, Antonio aud Fort worth
Won at Home.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05

CinciEnatA June 4.-LaJtonia results:
seven furlongs- Bnnquo ii, Three Bars.
Vs-count. ngne i:ssh
Five furlongs--Banished. The Doctor,
81 RAYMOND. Time leg.
Nine and a Elusive, Letchcr
Harbnger. Time l.Th,
one m,le-Powhauta, Duke Of Montrose
RAYMOND. Time l.i3iz.
-Four and a half fnrlongs-co As
r.asla, Frogmore. Time ;bIa,.
ONE mile, selhng-Almee GOODWIN, Front
usln Carrie Lyle Time i;i2is.
other Tracks.
Chicago. June s.--Ir gals Park winners:
yitrsol The Cheaf. Black Jack. k.ng Is
Counsel. Lady Callahan.
Datrai. June 4.-WaDdsor winners: Jim.
bert Laura May, X. c.. Alhu. Elkins.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05

Earned runs-San Antonio 5, Austin 3,
TO base hlts-Bailey Pettijohn. sper-
Homo runs-Kohnlc. weikart .. Par
fridge.
Left on bases-By San Antonio II. hy
struck out-By Herbert 4. by Drink
Rases on called bals-on Herbert g. off
Double play Mesmer (unasslsted).
stolen haso-Clark.
wild pitch Herbert.
Time 81 gamc-l:Jp.
l'mpirc-Rutler.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-05
Austin IABT II TDHTPOT a / r.

'MnSmer ran out OF line.
Score by irnings-- 123i SO 5
san Anton O...-..,.,.,.s''s . " v VI" y
Austin ,......,.......2 i12l 0 IL
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Mrs. Ellen Smith, of Loudoun county
Va, accompanied by Mr.and Mrs. JAIME;
Smith, last week visited her sister, Mrs
B. E. Beavers.
DR.. Washington Berry Grove, son OF
the late Hon. Jas. H. Grove of this coun-
ty, has been appointed an assistant sur
geon in the navy.
Miss Maud Fulton has returned from
an extended visit to Harrisburg and Car
Isle, Pa, accompanied byher sister, Miss
Jennie Fulton, of the latter city.
Mrs. Beulah Moore and babe, of Wash
ington, is visiting her father. Mr.. c. R.
Hardesty, of Clarke county. Her sister,
Miss Mamie, who has been spending sew
eral days with her, accompanied her
home.
Mr.. Oliver Whitehead Catchings and
wife came up fromwashington to Maple
hurst, y the lovely summer home of Hon
Geo. r. Vending, and after stay of
several days returned to Washington
accompanied by Miss Francis
Vending, who will extend her visit to
Norfolk, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

At the n. Y. Racket Store Won can
buy a nice refrigerator for 81 so and
s.. IS; Just received big lot of Marvin
fresh cakes and crackers, oyster, soda
and water crackers very nice &c per ID;
ginger snaps sc, these are not the cheap
worthless crackers that are usually sold
for sc. but are first class goods; Smiths
mixed cakes l4c lb; raspberry cakes
very fine 14c III; best milk lunch Sc; nick
nacks Sc Id; Just received another big
lot of 10 and 12c mattings, these are the
best mattings we ever sold for the mon
ey; nice line of mattings 10. 20 and PIE;
nice line of ladies shirt waists 25c up.
ladies dress skirts S5c to 81 %; be sure
10 see them; mena pants, all wool, Sl-00
TO "A 90; oyeralls, 30c to 65e; mems work
ing shirts Ice to soc; mems white dress
shirts unlaundered 80 to 60c; try our
Coo shirt nothing better made worth
81. %; Numbered shirts Zoe more; mems
heavy drill drawers p to 30ci mems cor
duroy pants $1.60; we are sill behind in
our orders in our millinery department;
we have an assistant this week and
hope to catch up with our orders; so we
can fill orders promptly next week; just
received another supply of hats, ribbons
and flowers; be sure to see our stock of
ladies shoes and oxfords you would be
hard to please if we could not suit you.
in style, quality and price, come and
see. j. w. CoFFMAN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

On account of the Seventh Annual
Reunion, United Confederate Veterans,
Nashville, Tenn, June 1924, 1897, the
N. & w. Ry, will offer for sale June II,
20 and II, round trip tickets from
Charles Town, w. Va, to Nashville,
Tenn, at SI5.45 each. Final return
limit to be madeIo days exclusive of date
of sale. An extension of ten days beyond
the final limit will be allowed, provided
the return portion of tickets are deposited
with Joint Vising Agent of the terminal
lines at Nashville, not later than June
20, 1897.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
More Things Than One.

Besides the great sales of wall paper
and window shades that Beard, the Sta
toner, has had during the last month
and which continues to prevail, he does
a nice business in other lines. Ladies
calling cards, latest style, beautifully
engraved or printed from old plates
Wedding invitations printed or engraved
at less cash than in the cities. Samples
of these may be seen by calling, or will
be sent to any address. Supply OF Ham
mocks Just in.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Don't think because you are sick and moth

Don't think because you are sick and moth
ing gives you relief that you can't be cured,
There must be a cure for you somewhere.
If your doctor can't cure you perhaps he has
mistaken the cause. Anybody is liable to
make mistake sometimes.
One in three of US suffer from indigestion.
and one out of three dyspeptics doseu't know
it. That is he may know he is sick but he
blames it to something else.
Indigestion is the cause of half of our dan
gerous diseases.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, made from tonic
medicinal roots and herbs, is the most natural
cure for indigestion. 1t relieves the symtoms
and cures the disease gently and naturally,
efficiently, giving fresh life, strength and
health to sick dyspeptics.
At druggists. a trial bottle for 10 cents
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Church Items.

children's Day services at Oakland
June 10.
Rev. w. W. Lloyd preached in the
Baptist church, Sunday night last.
Children's Day services will be held in
the NJ. E. Church South in this place on
Sunday, June -.
Services in st. james Catholic Church,
Charles Town, on the 4th Sunday OF
each month, at o:3o a. m.
The Annual Council for the Diocese OF
West Virginia, p E. Church, will meet
at Point Pleasant, June 2.
Rev. S. w. Cole, has three calls under
consideration, two from churches in
Virginia and one from the Hagerstown
church.
Rev. w. L. Gravatt returned from
Richmond Saturday, and conducted his
usual services, in Zion Episcopal Church
on Sunday.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Winchester District will hold
its annual meeting at Shepherdstown,
June 9th and 10th.
The ladies of Oakland NJ. E. Church
South will hold Strawberry Festival, in
the church yard, on Friday and Saturday
evenings, June 4 and S. Everybody in
vited.
Rev. S. w. Cole will preach at River
side Schoo1-House next Monday after
noon. at 80 o'clock, on which occasion
class of candidates will be baptized in the
Shenandoah river.
Rev. J. L. Kibler, of Shepherdstown,
visited his relative Mr.. Geo. w. Armen-
trout, Thursday, on his return from the
organization of an Epworth League at
Stephens City, Va.
The ladies of the Presbyterian congre-
CATION will give Church Sociable, at the
Chapel, on Thursday, June 8, beginning
at 4 p m. All members of the congre-
CATION cordially invited to come and
bring baskets.
The Junior Aid Society of st. Johns
Church, Nippon, will hold festival
strawberry and ice creamy on the church
lawn Friday and Saturday evening,
June and 5, from to II p. m. Bicycle
riders will be most gladly welcomed.
Rev. S. w. Cole, the popular pastor of the
Baptist Church, seems to be charging his
sphere of popularity. This week he has re-
ceived an urgent and flattering call from the
Baptist Church of Hagerstown. We should
heartily regret the departure of Mr.. Cole,
and hope the time has not yet arrived when
l.;
The mems meeting held Tuesday night
at the Baptist church, is undenomination-
al, and well attended Among those who
have recently addressed the meeting was
Mr.. E. ]. Williams, who spoke of What,
Who. How and When" All men are
cordially invited to attend and partici-
pate.
The mission services held in ST. James
Catholic Church the past week, conduct
ed by Rev Father Castor w. Payne, Mis-
sionary Priest of this diocese, were large
" attended, and those of the closing day
Sunday especially interesting. A choir
of ladies and gentlemen from Shepherds
town participated in the Sunday services.
Will all Sunday schools and Epworth
Leagues that intend to send delegates.
and all preachers who expect to attend
the convention appointed to meet in
Charles Town on the 9th of July, be kind
enough to notify me as soon as possible !?
Ministers will be entertained free Of
charge.
All secular papers within the bounds
of the Baltimore Conference will confer
favor by copying this notice.
Mrs. B. w. GALLAHER,
Charles Town. w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The well known firm of Drummer Wool
en- Co., of New York, are making a clear
ing sale of Woolens. Charley Reininger is
their agent in Charles Town. 1t will pay
YOU to have a suit of clothes made now,
even if you do not need them. He is
selling suits for $500 that never were
sold for less than $Is and $40 before.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

1 am not selling clothing at cost. Don't
expect to leave town very soon. Not go
out of business for while yet, but in or
der to keep my hands going through the
dull winter months intend to divide the
profits with my customers. will make
a lin Dandy" suit for $500. No fac
tory or sweat shop suit, but genuine
tailor made suit. Call and be convinced.
C. E. REININGER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and Skin Eruptions and POSITIVELY
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunped. Price rs cents per box
For Sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The shepherdstown Register says: "The
members of the Alumni Association of Shep-
herd College who graduated from that insti-
tuition while Prof. Joseph McMurran was its
principal have recently had made an oil
painting ofProf. McMurran, which they will
present to him at public reception about
commencement time. The portrait is by a
Boston artist, and is an excellent likeness of
Prof McMurran
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The Baltimore Bargain House is accused
of selling clothing, shoes, hats and gents
furnishing goods from 10 to % per cent.
cheaper than any other merchant in town.
Customers from Charles Town and the sur
rounding country have brought in a verdict
that the charge is true.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Lightning Hot Drops
What a Funny NameI
Worry True, but 1t Kills All Pain.
Sold Everywhere. Every Day
Without ReIIef, There IL No PAY
DON'T DIE YOUNG (!

derful medical discovery of the age, pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on Kidneys. liver and bowels, cleans
ing the entire system, dispel colds, cure head
ache. fever, habltual constipation and bilious
nees. Please buy and try box of G. @. q.
to-day: 10, 25, so cents. Sold and guaranteed
to cure by all druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Shannondale Springs will open June 10
to guests, and pleasure and health seekers
will find at this popular resort good &C
Communications at reasonable rates. Mr..
and Mrs. 1. S. Crawford will cater to the
comfort of visitors as heretofore, and the
ferry boat will carry patrons of the hotel
free of charge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

VIM. Kahn, the leading clothier, Sad.
Ter block, is showing the largest and most
complete display of mems spring suits
ever brought to this city. This extensive
assortment embraces the newest, up-to.
date styles, made from the season
choicest fabrics, and for general excel
lence are equal to the finest custom-made
garments.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Rev. DR.. E. P. Palmer, of Harrison
burg Seminary, will preach the bacca-
laurate sermon before the pupils of Ste
phenson Seminary, on Sunday evening,
June 10, at o'clock. The junior exer-
cises of the school will take place Friday
evening previous, and the closing exer-
cises Monday evening following.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Misses Celia Cockrill and Grace Nor
ris, and Ned Burns, Kelly Beller and
Hunter BelIer of the Graded School,
passed the county examination by Super
intendent of Schools Rev. A. A. P. Neel,
and received State diplomas.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The SEVENTEEN anniversary of Mrs.
Martha Beall's birthday was celebrated
by dinner given Saturday at the resi-
dence of Mr.. c. Frank Gallaher. Mr.. II.
D. Beall was up from Baltimore, Mr. T.
Ashley Beall and brother, T. Dorsey
Beall, and wife came on from New York
and Mr.. Frank Beall came from Berry
vile. The reunion was, of course most
pleasant event.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
DR.. Tom1inson's
DENTAL OFFICE,
CHARLESTOWN.

Wanted-A dozen ladies to purchase
the best makes of 1897 Bicycles, in club
order, at prices to suit the times. Trav-
cling agent will see them in person when
aclub is formed. Address manufacturer
agent, care this office.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
April IA, 1896.
Give Me a Bid.

1 offer nv services to the public as an auc-
tioneer. with county and corporation license,
and solicit q share of patronage haVlnS
had considerable experience, guarantee sat
isfaction. Charges reasonable
CHARLES RISSLER.
Ian. s. 1897. Charles Town, W. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

There will be special sale of late style
vehicles in Charles Town each week in
June and July. The first sale will take
place as soon as few sample buggies can
be shipped. Those who need buggies,
road wagons, top phatons or carriages
will save big money by waiting. For par
ticulars address manufacturer, care this
office
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

C1othe your boy in new spring suit of
the Mrs. Hokkins " make We make
special feature of this department, and
show the largest stock in the State.
KAHN's, Sadler block
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The pupils of the Infant Class in the
Sunday School connected with the NJ. E.
Church South We're entertained Thurs
day afternoon by their teachers, Mrs. Geo.
w. Armentrout and Miss Mary S. Haines.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Mr.. Joseph Glassford had the end of a
thumb taken off by the big shears at the
Vulcan Road Machine and Bridge
Works, Saturday morning. DR.. John P.
Bishop gave him surgical attention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining in the Post
oficea Charles Town, Jefferson county
w. Va, May 90, 1897:
The above letters, if not called for
within fifteen days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling for
them will please say that they are adj
vertised GEO. H. FLAcG. P. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Jefferson Building and Loan Associa-
ton will sell money on the redemption of
shares of stock on Tuesday, June 1,
1897, at u o'clock p. m, at the Office of
David Howell, Treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

By change in B. & o. schedule trains
now, pass Charles Town southwark at
40 and 1I:26 a. M, and 1850 and SIS p.
M; northward at GAS and 1928 a. m,
and 3:25 and 7:I3 p. m.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Ladies are invited to have their sewing
machines overhauled and put in first class
running order by Cooke and Phillips ex-
pert. Satisfaction guaranteed, and char
ees moderate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Mr.. A. w. Hawks will give Lecture
in the Casino at Dufields, Monday,
June 9TH, at SPIN. Subject" Sunshine. 3"
Admission o5c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

The newly elected officers of Jefferson
Chapter No. s, R. a. NJ, are: Gustav
Brown, H. P; S. H. Lands, King; Vim.
Campbell, Scribe; Geo. w; Thomas,
Treas'r; c. G. Fallaher, Sec'y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Aunt " Rachel Perry, a well-known
colored woman who formerly resided in
this place. died at the County Infrmary
last Wednesday, aged - years.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
May 25. 1897.

Wanted-Activea agents who can devote
their time to the work in this and adjoin-
ing counties. Good terms. Address with
references. w. Va Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. r. T. DURHAM, Sec'y.
Chor1ac+or, w Va
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Money to Loan.

Charles Town Building Association will
offer money for the redemption of shares on
NJ oNDAI, JUNE z, ut $50 P. NJ.
S. w. WASHINGTON,
Nav %, 1897. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
For Sale, Rent or Exc
change

Several town properties in Charles Town,
including desirable store-room on Washing
ton (MainO street, <or rent, sale, or viii ex-
change for land IN the country. Apply to
s. s. DALGARN.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
OASToRIA.
49,; =: ] .ll1AZzzS3 IL! 4 :

Cooke & Phillips have just received a
carload of Oliver Chilled Plows, at prices
to suit the times Call and get pillow
and one of their books.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Messrs. Diehl & Bro. are finishing up
two handsome granite monument, to be
erected in Elmwood Cemetery, at Shep-
herdstown, this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
ForSaIe.


Frame Weather-boarded House, Tin roof,
containing six rooms and attic room an d
an out Kitchen A fine large stable corn crib
and carriage house Oue acre Of land with
apple and peach trees, grape vines and Gmau
fruits: situated in Charles Town on Leetown
road. adjoiuing W. s. Kennedy's property,
near Baltimore and Ohio Rail Koad- Terms
reasonable. Address
JOHN MCKNIGHT,
Ar2eT-;f Bayside, Queens Co., y. 7.
A GENTS WANTED for Dr. 1aImage's
n "THE EARTH GIRDLED or his IA
mous tour around the world. A thrilling
story of Savage and Barbarous lands -Four
million Taimage books sold, and The Earth
Girdled is his latest and greatest Dsmaud
enormous everybody wants this famous
book Only $3.50 Big book. big commits
sion, gold mine for workers. Credit given,
freightage paid. outfit free. Drop all irash
and sell the King Of Books and make 500 per
month. Address for outfit and territory,
PEOPLES
1881 Market St, Philadelphia, Pa,
May IS-5H.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
why Do You suffer

With your Eyes. when the assistance of a
pair of
ROCK CRYSTAL OR DIAMOND LENSE,
will give you relief. We guarantee to ut or
refund the price. Large assortment, at
Z. w. BROWNS.
Oct. 90. 1891. Optician and Jeweler
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

When bilious or costive, eat a Cascaret,
andy catharatic, cure guaranteed, 1Oc., 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

Mr. John H. Bishop has received hand
some iron fencing and gates to go in
front of Beulah church, which he
will erect this week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
ICE CREAM PARL0R
And Lunch Room.

The undersigned will hereafter serve ICE
CREAM al his Restaurant on Court-House
souere. opposite the Coach Factory Of Messrs.
stump & Starry, and will also furnis same
by the pint, quart or gallon LUNCHES
served at all Zines, as heretofore, Good
service promised, AID the public patronage
respectfully solicited.
IavE3m. E L. WILSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01

VIM. Phillips Sons will furnish mate
rial for large Methodist church at Mid.
dletown, Va, and for a Dunkard church
at Keyser, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
Wool |! Wool u!

The past has certainly convinced my friends
aud customers that an experience of eighteen
years, and the benefit of carload rates 70 Bos-
ton and the New England States, gives me ad-
vantages over all In the Wool business.
Respectfully,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-06-01
HATS

clothing. We must sell them So prices are reduced
to the cost of making carpets, mattngs oil cloths
trunks and satchels.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-07-23
A GOOD SHOWING.

Kansas Bank Statements show More Than
Twice the Reserve Required By Law.
TOPEKA, Kan, July 16.-If banks be
taken as the barometer by which to
measure the pulse of the business
world, then Kansas is certainly in a
most prosperous condition. State
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has
completed the compilation of the re-
turns of his last call and the figures
deducted therefrom are little less than
astounding. During the past year the
deposits of the state and private banks
in Kansas, which are ali under his
control, have increased s., $50, 32S,
while the loans have decreased SSH, los
and the amount of cash now on hand
is S2,91S,646 more than it was a
year ago. The borrowed money ac-
count has been reduced over 60 per
cent, while the overdraft, real estate
and furniture accounts show a great
sealing down. In the past six years,
the loans have been decreased about
S., 600, 900, while the deposits now al
most equal those Of 1892. The law re-
quires a cash reserve of 20 per cent
The banks now have on hand 48
per cent, as against IS per cent last
yesr. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal
says that the banks can loan S4,00O,OO0
and still have more reserve than the
law requires The deposits have IN
creased over 22,ee9, 900 since March 8.
This great showing is made, too at q
time when money is going out for cat
tie feeding harvesting and taxpaying,