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pRoRr,rMs no Br soLvEp.

"No patent remedy can be devised for
the solution Of these grave problems in
the industrial world; but we may rest as
sured that they can he solved at all only
if we bring to the solution certain old
time virtues, and II we strive 10 keep OUT
OF the solution the most familiar ana
undesirable OF the traits TO which mankind
has owed untold degradation and suffering
throughout the ages. Arrogance, suspicion
brutal envy OF the well-to-do brutal indli-
ference toward those who are not weii.t0-
do, the hard refusal 10 recognize the rights
Of others. the foolish refusal 70 consider
the limits OF benehcent action, the base
appeal so the spirit or selfish greed
whether II take the form OF plumber OF t1e
fortunate or OF oppression OF the unfor-
tunate-from these and from all kindred
vices this nation must be kept free n IL Is
TO remain In It's present position IN the
forefront OF the principles OF mankind! On
the other hand good will come II we face
them armed with the homely virtues; II
we show that we are fearless OF soul, keep
cool Of head and kindly Of heart: II with
out betraylng the weakness that cringes
before wrong -doing, we show by deeds and
words our knowledge that in such gov
eminent ms ours each Of us must be IN
very truth his brothers keeper.
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DEVOTION OF THE NEGRO.

Longing for freedom, and knowing the
meaning OF the battle that was raging, he
never failed in his devotion to the inter
cats OF his old master. History records no
similar devotion among any people. The
South cannet forget these things, and be.
cause OF them, she gives the negro her sin
cerest friendship. But she believes that It
is to the best interests OF both races that
the control OF government should be In the
hands OF intelligent men. and It is ito this
end that the recent constitutional changes
have been made, and educational restric'
lions imposed, and thus IN various ways
we are undergoing the process of new
emancipation,
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pElDB or OLE NArrnN

80 enterprises. recalling so rorciply
'vN'n CT American commerce in world
'nnuence abroad and usefulness and
apence at home, can not fail to be
'efsse TO all our couutrymen, but the
u OF The greatest Of our States and
Ipe'ianty' with all they have TO make
proud and happy, must especially con.
Se 49, themselves upon the association
4 wh Sosle ana city with the fame and
Nv Wien nave been wrought out by the
~ 0l commerce OF the State of New
~ MT. Cleveland rose to speak he
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] York Chamber of Commerce Formally
Dedicated.
gecHEs BY ROOSEVELT AND cLEvEI
|, the Quests of Honor Were Enthusiastically
Ereeted. Representatives of Foreign Govern
ments were Present.

was greeted with loud cheers from the
assemblage and several times In his epeecb
he was interrupted by applause.
At the conclusion OF his address Morris
Il. Jessup, president OF the chamber Of
commerce, announced that President Roose-
welt, although reserving himself for tie
banquet tonight, had consented to say a
few words.
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A paraetous Month.

This is the month of coughs, colds and
acute catarrh. Do you catch cold easily &?
Find yourself hoarse, with tickling In
your throat and an annoying cough at
nighti Then. you should always have
handy, a bottle Of Billiards. Horehound
Syrup. ]. A. Anderson, 354 West Fifth
street, Salt Lake City, writes: I'VE use
Billiards. Horehcund syrup for coughs and
colds. 1t gives immediate relief We
know it's the best remedy for these trou-
bles. ! write this TO induce other people
to try this pleasant and efficient remedy"
25c soc and 81 at A. e. Klesling's.
Beautiful Clear Skies.
Herbine exerts direct influence on the
bowels, liver and kidneys, purifying and
strengthening these organs, and maintain
ing them In normal condition OF health
thus removing a common cause Of yellow,
notify, greasy skin, and more or less of
pmples, blotches and blackheads. soc at
A. +. Kieslings.
Best Eminent on Earth.
T. NJ. McHany, Greenville, Texas. writes,
November >, 1909: Il had rheumatism last
winter, was down In he'd six weeks; tried
everything, but got no relief, TIL q friend
snow Eminent. used IL, and got two
more bottles. IL cured me aud l haven't
felt any rheumatism since. I can recon.
mend Snow Liniment 10 be the best lluI.
ment ON earth for rheumatism" For
rheumatic. sclatic or neuralgia pains. rub
IN Ballard's Snow Llniment' Vol viii NOT
suffer long, but will be gratlhed with a
speedy and effective cure. 25c, soc and 81
al a. z. Kiesllng's.
WORM DESTROYER.
whites Cream vermifuge, not only kills
worms. but removes the mucus and slime
IN which they build their nests: IL brings,
and quickly, a heuithy condition o. the
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dered Inevitable the intrusion Of The state
into spheres OF work wherpin it FORMERLY
took ne part aud WHOM there Id also graws
Ink tendency to desHnd the llipeitlmatp
and uhwlse. transfer Ia The government OF
much, OK the work that should hg done
by private persons, Hlngiy ~ nssurintad 10.
Eether, II y pleasure to address body
whose members possess 20 M eminent dc,
gree the traditional American nnif.rnlinnrh
@ spirit which makes them scorn 20 ask
from the government, whether OF stata or
OF nation, anything but n fair Geld ard no
fayor, who connde not IN being helped BY
others but In their own skill, energy aud
business capacity 20 achieve success
Tho first requisite OF a good citizen Ia
this republic OF OURS IL chat he shall DO
able and willing to pull his weight--thnt
ne shnu not be. .nere parasite, and fur
thermore, that IN doing lis work no shall
show not only tho capacity for sturdy self.
rights Of others
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DrFFERENr KINDS OF SUCCESS.

THE chamber of commerce, it IL no idle
boast to say, stands IN a pre.emincnt do.
gree for those qualities which make the
successful merchant, the successful bust.
ness man whose success is won in ways
honorable TO himself ard beneficial to his
fellows. They are very different kinds OF
successes. There s the success that brings
with 1t the scared soul--the success which
Is achieved by wolhsh greed and cunning
the success which makes honest men un-
easy or indigant in Its presence. Then
there Is the other kind of SUCCESSIVE sue
cess which comes MS the reward of keen
insight, of sagacity, Of resolution, OF adj
dress, combined with untiinchlng rectitude
OF behavior, public and private. The first
KIND of success may, In sense-and a
poor sense OF that-beneht the individual,
but II Is always and necessarily q curse to
the community, whereas the man who wins
the second kind becomes a beneficiary TO
the whole community. Throughout It's his
tory the chamber of commerce has stood
Tor this second and higher kind of success.
IL is therefore fitting that should come on
here as the chief executive of the nation
TO wish you well In your new home; for
you belong not merely to the city OF New
York, not merely to the State of New York,
out 10 all the country, and you stand high
among the great factors in building up
that marvellous prosperity. which the en-
tire nation now enjoys. The continuance
or the prosperity depends In no small meas
ure upon your sagacity and common sense
upon the way in which you combine cmer-
gency energy In action with conservative
result to take part in the reckless gambling
which Is so often bred by and which, too,
inevitably puts nm end to prosperity. You
are men of might in the world of Ameri-
can effort. You are men whose names
stand high in the esteem OF our country;
you are spoken Of in terms like those used
in the long gone ages, when 1t was said of
the Phoeniciau cities that their merchants
were princes Such is your power and great
is your responsibility. Well and faithfully
have you met this responsibility In the past.
We look forward with confident hope to
whaS you will do in the future and it is
therefore with sincerity that bid you God.
speed this evening and wish for you, in the
name Of the nation, career eyincng hon
eSty and usefulness"
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DETAIL OF MEETINGS.


The hrst section met this afternoon and
elected officers.
A savings bank section was also formed
this evening.
Tho nominating committee. composed OF
delegates from each Of the States, axed
on the following officers; President, Cald-
well Hardy of Norfolk; 1rst vice president
f. g. Bigelow of Milwaukee.
Members OF the executive council named
by the state associations: e, L. Carrot,
indianapolis; A. II. Virgins. New Yors; 81.
A. Crane, Minneapolis; Luther Drake
Omaha. A. V. Lane, Dallas
Members Of the executive council az
large; James +. Hayden, New Orleans
John Shelton Williams. Richmond, va;
Arthur Reynolds. Des Moines. Iowa; David
Sloan Homecoming, Nd; ". u. Benton,
Chicago.
Tonight an informal reception was ten.
dered the visitors in the palm garden o.
the st Charles hotel
An important discussion win take place
tomorrow when the asset currency anu
branch banking questions will be taken
up.
resolution has been submitted by A. j.
Frame OF Milwaukee opposing both projects
which has already met the approval OF a
majority of the delegates.
Congressman Fowler, chairman OF the
banking and currency committee or the
house, will argue In favor Of them and ex-
plain the purposes OF the currency Dill,
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MORN DESTROYER.

whites Cream vermifuge not only kills
worms but removes the mucous and slime,
IN which they build their nests: Il brings,
and quickly, a healthy condition OF the
body, where worms eau not exist. 25e at
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omitted. Another war IL taIns waEed, Al.
btherDeclaration efIndependohcqhasut .yh TX
other Declaration Of Independence has been
proclaimed aud r. being defended. IL " the
emancipation " the white man, when the
great Lincoln issued his proclamation Of
freedom, the world appiauded, Tho most
Intense Southerner today rejoices that the
negroes freedom was accomplished, But
scarcely any we'll informed person II found
now who does not recognize that IN eyre
gious mistake was made whom. through the
ballot. the balance OF political power was
placed IN the hands OF a mass of ignorant
people without the least conception Of the
meaning of government. The South hon
ors the negro. We can never forget the
loyal fidelity with which he stood by the
old home and by the women and children
when the husbands and fathers and sons
were gone to the war.
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Rogers. Texas. November 90,--1wo ery
goods stores owned By X l. cuibeFtHcl
and g. u. La CIRQUE were burned TIA
nsoruine. culhertson's lcgs q S1AlVV. ~
s,Irencc xgUOO; la Gfonefs loss &76vn fnst9
ance $500; loss ON buildings owned ~
d. 4 !. n. Alter. Sepov. Insurance. ftp01
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RoosEvpITs ADDRESS.

mfr. President and Gentlemen: AS I am
to speak to you this evening, shall sim.
ply word of greeting to you. have
been asked here as the chief executive OF
the nation and / can speak not merely ON
your behalf but on behalf OF our people as
whole in greeting and thanking for their
presence here these representatives Of for.
eign countries who have given us the pleas.
ure Of being present today. greet the
ambassador turning to NJ. Cambon), whose
approaching departure we sincerely regret
the ambassador to whom on his advent we
extended such hearty greeting and espe,
cially representatives Of those friendly and
great civilized nations with whom we in
tend to be knit even closer by the ties
of commercial and social goodwill In the
future, turning to the Prusslan and Brit
tsh ambassadors and Prince Henry Won
Plessl, and now, gentlemen, having greet
ed your guests on behalf OF you. I greet
you in the name Of the people, because you
stand for commercial success, and this
body has been able to show that the great
est commercial success can stand by the
laws OF decent and right-iving and fair
dealing between man and man
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p1scussfoN or sAFEeuARps.

DIbJUobION OF SAT
There was q protracted discussion Of the
questions OF safeguards Of engraving COM
paaies TO prevent torgeEiss Of bonds and
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TRIp aTsl or BrTsrNrss.

D."
9hEt have said must not he under
4 es In the least intimsting that com
Y shouid be an altruistic and benevo-
Infrair. managed on lines of amiabuity
concesSion. Such a conception would
apsurdly at fault. Commerce is born
.7teprise; and enterprise in this busy,
Wing age is born OF struggle and
PETITION. But the struggle and com
hon need not be to the death. Earnest
and Eeenness in securing business on
pnities DO not by any means import
4 aIuiness OF all else save 'ruthfulness
fayenous snatching.
Y ne pioneer Of colonization and eS-
*on, sordidly undertaken in its inter
commerce had in former DAYS laid at
2oor cruel aggression and cruel dtsre-
el human rights IN regions where, to
re language Of an apologist, the vel
OF the inhabitants OF these possess
~ subordinate TO the strategic or
perSlal purposes Tor which they are
u any measure of restitution or
9.nsatlon mas fallen due from commerce
t,n ,dilty on this score, we know that
Nv acqulttance has been made. or is
"Coulug' and we certainly should have
u.s. 70 rear that a ike guilty responsi-
WI oe again incurred.
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A GUARANTEE OF INTEGRITY.

A GUARANTEE OF INTEGRITY.
81 do not wish to speak to you in the
language OF idle compliment. and yet it
is but bare statement OF fact to say that
nowhere in our country could there be
gathered an audience which would stand
as more typically characteristic OF true
Americans. There is no need of my preach
ing TO this gathering theneed OF combining
efficiency with upright dealings. for ms an
American and as citizen of New York,
/ am proud to feel that the name Of your
organization carries with it guarantee of
both and your practice counts for more
than any preaching could possibly count
Ne York is city OF natural indc-
pendence, because its position toward the
nation Is unique and the chamber of COM
merce Of New York must, Of necessity, be
an element Of weight I'm the commercial
and Industrial welfare of the entire people
New York is the great port of entry for
bulk of foreign commerce-and her welfare
therefore is a matter Of National con-
Germ. Tho conduct Of the government In
dealing with all matters affecting the huau
cial and commercial relations of New York
must continually take into account this
fact and 1t must be taken into account in
appreciating the Importance Of the part
played by the New York chamber OF com
merce. This body stands Cor the triumphs
Of peace abroad and at home. We have
passed that stage of National development
aa a tribute TO our own, We watch he
growth and prosperity Of other nations, not
with hatred or Jealousy, but with sincere
and friendly good will. l think | can say
safely that we have shown by our attt
tude toward Cuba, by our attitude toward
China, that, as regards weaker powers,
our desire Is that they may he able to
stand alone and that II they Will only show
themselves willing TO deal honestly and
fairly with the rest Of mankind we on our
side. viii do all we can to help not 10
hiuder them, with the great powers ot
the world We desire no rivalry that Is not
honorable to both parties. We wish them
well. We believe that the trend Of modern
spirit Is ever stronger toward peace NOT
war: toward friendship, not hostility, as
the normal attitude. We are glad, indeed,
that we are on good terms with all the
peoples OF mankind and no effort nu our
part shall be spared to secure contiu'
uanCe Of these relations. And remember,
gentlemen, that we shall be potent factor
for peace largely in proportion to the way
in which we make It evident that our at
titude is due not to weakness not TO In
ability to defend ourselves, hut TO gen
uine repugnance ia rong-doing, genuine
desire for self-respecting friendship with
our neighbors The voice of wealiliug or
craven counts nothing when he clamors for
peace; but the voice of the just man
armed is potent
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NEXT YEARS coNvnSrioN.

The two candidates for the next conven
tion which are making a hard nght arr
Seattle and San Francisco. The place OF
meeting is selected by the executive goun-
ell, but the delegates OF the two States
on the Pacific are trying 10 create senti'
ment 10 their favor and have made Il a
live issue IN the convention
The trust section Of the American Bank.
ers association met this afternoon ana
heard reports OF officers and several al
dresses. A. G.. stewart OF the 81. Louis
Union Trust company spoke on "ihe Trust.
Worthiness OF a Trust Company"
Clark Williams, treasurer OF the United
States Mortgage ana Trust company OF
New York, spoke on More Adequate PRO
lection OF Municipal Bonds Through the
Certlhcation OF Trust Companies
W. o. Kittredge OF New York spoke on
''rhe Investigation and Audit OF the Ac-
counts OF a Trust Company"
j. Dalzeli Brown, vice president and
manager of the California Safe Deposit ana
Trust company Of San Francisco. spoke on
THE Development OF Trust Companies on
the Pacific Coast
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SERVICE no HUMANITY.

we Justly appreciate what these things
/. we shall realize that commerce has
an immense service to humanity by
hing within It's wide influence the ac-
snce Of the laws Of honest dealing
Ia civilized communities and by curb
hams besetting sins of selfishness aud
4. we shall thereupon be led to appre-
the especial benefits in a moral sense
4 have accrued to our own countrymen
the work and example of the chamber
oznmerce Of the State OF New York and
1ndred Institutions scattered through
he land.
fey have brought together vast num-
b our citizens and made the American
liant ZOO great to be mean, for he by
euiefpriaa 8nd brave venture chal-
n the Admiration of the world; equally
Important as This In its moral com
|pn AID significance they have, by the
hon and enforcement OF rules for their
snment illustrated 10 a people apt 10
/ under enforced restraint, how use
Il they themselves may voluntarily re-
b and regulate their conduct and he.
all they have directly and by exam
1eavened the mass OF our citizenship
a love OF scrupuloEs honor and largely
fIbuted to tho preservation or true de-
b to fair play.
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Sovember 11.-with the -resi-
p l0,A former. president of the United
~ :, as guests of honor and with
.sst,ves Of foreign governments ana
rst,nauished guests IL attendance
vii chamber Of commerce for
dedicated its buildins' In this city
80, building isAa handsome structure
ne' ...a,,,le. situated in Liberty street,
!. nassau street and Broadway
,.ocaedings we're opened with a
- dedication by the Rev. Morgan
.,.or Of Trinity church An address
INC by Morris X. Jessup, presi-
|, the chamber. followed and then the
4 ~ the day was delivered by former
IN cleveland. Mr.. Cleveland spoke
\ as follows:
- NOT surprise us II the popular
~ of this business organization
Ss,l 10 take into account all lnat IL
NJ "a promote high and patriotic pur-
NOT always related, In a narrow
10 commerce. No associated oody OF
|fiyens felt more uttpIY "oi -
s.ohbing OF patriotism and devotion
unntry uhen our government was
,o uptI nv armed rebellion; It's protest
M were Immediately Forthcoming
~ sttprwar1is. an insidious attack was
.,ncn financial integrity through an
I'D I'd debasement OF the currency;
M country has a more earnest and in
~ deToand been heard for the adjust.
~ International disputes by arbitra-
tta espousal of the cause of business
tion has been hearty; 1t has advocated
r Is,d" reciprocity of business relations
sen nations and the removal of the
Ious hlndrances. and last but by no
/ least, It has promptly and with an
'bcnd relieved distress and alleviated
Isr. Such incidents as these Illustrate
MOI nization's beneficent accomplish
/ In the advancement OF civilization
h furtherance of the Improvement Of
nifV.
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ACHIEVEMENT OF SUCCESS,
at time when the growing completely
Of our social and Industrial life has Fen.
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FINANcIERs i'm CONVENTION.
New Orleans Meeting the Greatest Assem-
blage ia History.
JOS. q BROWN SPOKE ON 'TnH NEW SOUTH"
National Finances Were Discussed and Many Prom
inent Speakers Delivered Addresses on the
Phases of Financial Procedure.

New Orleans, November 1.-THE twenty.
eighth annual contention of the American
Bankers association assembled In Tulane
hall today, beginning a three days ses.
sion. This is by long odds the largest
meeting the association ever held ana
consequently tho largest aggregation OF
flnanciers ever gathered ut one time In
the history Of the country. Up to g
O'Clock this evening there had been 1900
delegates registered and nearly 500 visitors
aud ladies. Seven special trains, dozen
private cars and every regular train for
the past three days has been engaged ia
handling the crowd which has taken COM
plete possession of the ST. Charles hotel
and overhowed every hotel In the city
The first days session was carried out In
accordance with the program with one ex-
eeption. There was prayer by Rev. D..
Beverly Warner aud then addresses of well
come by acting Mayor William Ehle City
Attorney Samuel l.. Gilmore, on behalf of
the city; w. c. Stubbs ON behalf OF Gov
ernor Heard. and X. NJ. Walmsley, presi.
dent OF the Clearing House association, on
behalf OF the local bankers. President Her.
rick replied TO the welcomes and delivered
his annual address.
Thte formal business was then taken up.
This consisted of the reception OF reports
OF officers and committees,
Secretary j. II, Brauch's report showed
membership OF 6S54, with an annual lu-
come of SCI, 500. There was net increase
IN membership during the year Of gT3.
The annual report Of George NJ Rev
noldS was then submitted
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General Observations.

observatiols taken by United State.
weather bureau at s p. m. seventy-hftt
meridian time Temperature Rainfall
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HDPBuRN's CURRENCY PLAN.

Chairman f. S. Bigelow Of the executive
council submitted report, In which It was
stated that the currency plan OF Mr.. Hep
burn was Endorsed in so far as 1t suggest.
ed the Issuance OF currency by banss OF
100000 capital and $4,000 surplus or
more, to the extent Of half OF their capital
STOCK at n tax Of per cent (one-half per
cent a month";.
Reports from committees on uniform laws
and fdelity insurance were then presented
reports of the protective committee and
report OF the committee on education, b,
the chairman, Mr.. Robert j. Lowry, we're
presented, after the program was changed
SO that Comptroller OF the Currency w. b.
Ridgely could be heard He spoke on the
change in banking conditions
John Johnson, vice president OF the Ma
1ne National bank of Milwaukee. spoke ON
THE Scottish Banking system :"