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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK
ORGANIZED IN 1857.

The Mechanics National Bank was or
ganized as the Mechanics Bank in 1851.
with capital of a million dollars. 1t
later became a national bank. and. ac-
cording to its last statement. has a sur
plus of two and one-haif million dollars.
The first year OF their operation. under
the increased capital. came to close on
November 10, and fine showing is made
by the institution.
In November, 1902. the capital stock was
raised from 100000 to 100000. and the
surplus fund from $4,000 to $2.250,OOo.
Every dollar of this money was paid in
cash. To-day their deposits are SETS, 900.
an increase in the year of s3.42oOOo, or IS
per cent. Their available cash is IS 930, 900,
not including nearly s2,5OO.oOO Of demand
loans. Their reputation for conservatism
Is well established, and has been since
1851. 1t stands to-day an invaluable asset.
The same careful methods which have
heretofore prevailed are fixed policies with
them.
They have branches and conduct the
business along strictly legitimate banking
r. r. Hutchinson. president; B, B: Ora
ham. vice president: II. P. billiard.
cashier; J: A: Berninghaus, assistant
cashier. The directors are as follows:
DIRECTORS.
II. II. Culver, president Wrought Iron
Range Company; James T. Drummond,
vice president Drummond Realty and In
vestment Company: Morris Chaser. Morris
CHASER & Co.: b. B. Graham. president
Graham Paper Company; James Green,
president Laclede Fire Brick Manufacture
ing Company; Russell Harding. third vice
president and general manager Missouri
Pacific Railway Company: Joseph NJ.
Hayes. president Joseph NJ. Hayes Wooden
Company: r. NJ. Hubbard. president Hub
r. Hutchinson, president; W. ]. Kinsella.
president Hanley & Kinsella Coffee and
Spice Company: c. G.. Knox. president
ILL.,; William Medart, Modart Patent Pull
ley Company; H. I. Miller. general mana.
ger Vandalia lines: Henry Nicolaus, presi-
dent st. Louis Brewing Association: n.
Famous: James d. Street,,
oils; Charles II. Turner. capitalist.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
COMMONWEALTH HAS
MADE RAPID STRIDES.

Within seven months after its organixa-
ton the Commonwealth Trust Company
increased its capital 100000 and its sur
plus s. 500, 900. The cause was its phenome-
nal growth during the period named.
When organised In May. 1901, It was with
q capital OF sl.0oaooo and a surplus Of the
same amount. In December. 1901, the
capital was increased to e 10000 and the
surplus to 9,5O0010. Tho company's de-
velopment has kept pace with the rapid
strides of the Worlds Fair City and 1t
is to-day one Of the best known and most
conservative financial concerns in the
West. At the close Of business September
last, the company's resources were g.
S5,SS:.N. and It was carrying deposits
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
ANNUAL DIVIDEND
WAS EIGHT PER CENT.

Although only two and a half years old.
the East St Louis Trust and Savings
Bank OF East st. Louis. ILL.,, Is the largest
and oldest financial institution of its kind
In the southern part of the State Of ILL.,
nois. Its capital is now $25o0OO. the sur
plus amounts to s25O0o0. and the undivided
profits now reach the total Of about &c.
600. The deposits aggregate 0l165SS.
To show that the institution Is -four
ishing one. It 10 only necessary to state
that the last annual dividends amounted
to per cent. the time loans to $3l3,9S7 81,
ana the demand loans at the present time
are about $275.000. The total resources Of
the institution are about $sS7.o01.Ss
IN large measure. the success of the
trust company and bank Is due to its
president. N. N. Stephens. who has been
elected Mayor Of East St. Louis seven
times. That his standing in the State is
good. Is shown by the fact that during
the early part OF this year Governor
Yates appointed him a member of the
states commission of two men to the
convention Of commissions from evarv
State In the Union held in August at Ruf.
falo. n. y. The object OF the assemble
was to draft uniform banking law. for nj,
states. A. 3. Daab. secretary. and treas
urer, Is secretary and treasurer Of the II.
iinois Bankers Association and il con.
sidered one OF the coming young BANKING
men OF the State. s. D. Sexton 1, first
vice president. W. K. Murphy second
vice president. n. c. Mclean. ASSISTANT
secretary. and J. F. Calvin assistant ser.
Rotary. s'e-
The institution has over 1,Ioo depositorx
Its banking. trust. real estate. insur.
ance and safe-deposit departments are am.
c.ently equipped and are in position to
handle any and all business that NAV he
tntrusted to them promptly and carcr,,,,y
The Board of Directors liz cornfoee,s -;
the following members: ~ Va
NJ. II. Stephens. president; H. d. Sextor
president Southern Illinois National Ronsa 1.
Daniel Sullivan. School Treasurer: 81 d.
Sexton. vice president; Robert Bethnan.
manager Helm Brewery: H. c. Barnard
secretary Queen City Quarry COmpany:
tional Bank Of Murphysboro: Festus j.
Wade, president Mercantile Trust COM.
pany Of st. Louis: George Lott, wholesale
and retail grocer: James Campbell, bank-
er, St Louis, NO.; w. 8. Forman. norman
g. Browning, attorneys: ]. ]. Wies. treas
urer East 81. Louis Stone Company: g. n.
Wilhelmt physician; F. A. Airing. whole
sale liquors; A 3. Daab. secretary and
treasurer
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TENDER .. 1905 they amounted to ss2s,-
ISAAC. The company's business is conduct.
ed through the several departments con-
shutting thoroughly equipped trust
company, and each is in charge Of an ex-
perienced executive. Clients are assured
that any business intrusted to the COM
pany will DO carefully and properly ham
died.
The oficers OF the company are Henry
koehler. Jr-. president; W. II. Dittmann,
Max r. orthwein. George A. Meyer and
w. L. Mcdonald. vice presidents, the lat
ter also being treasurer; Thomas H. Wag-
ner. secretary: E. L. Benoist. bond Of
fcer. and ]. S. Carter. real estate officer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
GERMARlA TRUST COMPANY
IS THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED.

The Germania Trust Company. at the
northwest corner Of Fourth and Olive
streets, IN another Of the solid. growing
money institutions OF st. Louis. It began
business not two years ago. Its resources
are almost eGooo.ooo Its capital stock II
100000. surplus $l0oo.ooo and net earn
inss Ss1assAs6 It has paid $4,000 in div
idends sincs March I, 1906. April o. 100.
its deposits were Nss.s&s3. and septem-
4sr .. 10. they wsrs ssoi5,s66.1s. April %.
IL its net earnings were Sau1l5: sep-
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...........&.7 4. 1874.
Total ........

The officers and Board of Directors Of
the American Exchange Bank. composed
ularly strong and able ones. and the rapid
growth of the bank in all that means
strength and solidity follows as natural
sequence:
Walker Hill, president: Ephron Catlin.
vice president: l.. A. Battaile, cashier;
Emison Chanslor. Assistant cashier; T. r.
Rice. president F. r. Rice Mercantile
Company: A. B. Lambert. president LAM
bert Ptarmacal Company: A. II. Duncan.
president Mayfield Wooden Mills Company;
J. B. c. Lucas. Paul Brown. manager Con-
tinental Tobacco Company: H. B: Spen-
Ger, manager Southern Railway: Walker
Hill. George A. Meyer. president Meyer
Schmid Grocery Company; l. A. Bat
taile Ephron Catlin, Sam NJ. kennard.
pany; H. F. Langenberg. Langenberg
Bros. & Co.
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IOtIt1 IIuUI.ItIes vi, o-4 -17i9
The fiourishlng condition is the pride Of
its officers and stockholders. who have
made the institution as solid as the
rock OF Gibraltar in the financial world.
The officers are: Rufus ]. Lakeland,
president: Edwards Whitaker. vice presi-
dent; William II. Thomson. cashier; Jules
Dcslose, assistant cashier: L. NJ. Hub
bard, second assistant cashier. Its di-
rectors are: w. X. Bixby, Murray Carie-
ton. r. Nick Jones, Rufus ]. Lakeland,
Byron Nugent, u. 5. II. Smith, e o.
Stanard, George ]. Tansey. William H.
Thomson, Louis Werner. Edwards Whit
aker.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
BOATMENS BANK ORGANIZED
WITHOUT CAPITAL STOCK,
Plan Was to Divide Profits Among Those Who Had Allowed De-
pOsits of 800 and Over Remain Undisturbed Rapid In
of Business Necessitated Reorganization.

Nearly sixty years ago the "Boatmen's
Savings Institution was organized with
out capital stock, the plan being to divide
profits pro rata among those. who. during
the first six months. should deposit 500
and upwards. and allow the same to re-
main undisturbed till the end. Success at
tended the enterprise when larger capital
was required. In 1856 a second charter
was taken with capital OF $4,000. In
1873 It commenced operations under its
present charter as .Boatmen's Savings
Bank" Changed In 1850 to ''Boatmcn's
Bank), with a capital Of s20oo,0G0. being
the result of denominations after paying
stockholders $l.100.OO0. Its cash dividends
paid will soon reach the $4,000. 600 mark,
besides accommodating surplus of $A0OO.-
600. and undivided profits OF $685. 06. Tho
ment issued November Ii. 1899:
REsnI'RCTSS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Accommodation for From 150, 900
to 10000 Guests Daily Are
Guaranteed.
AGREE NOT TO RAISE RATES.
In Addition to New Permanent
Hotels. the Exposition Houses
VIII BE Comfortable
and Attractive.
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; SUMMARY OF THE HOTEL
; SITUATION IN ST. LOUIS.

. New permanent hotels recently I
. finished or nearing completion. 4
= twenty In number. with combined 4
. capacity OF 1900 guests. 4
. Ffrst-class temporary hotels for I
. Worlds Fnir purposes, under corl- 4
. s;ructiOn or contracted for. to have 4
. q total capacity of 1000 guests. 4
. Old established hotels, total ca 4
{. pacity .l.ce9 guests.
. Boarding and furnished room I
. houses. according to an official list I
. prepared for the Worlds Fair. are 4
q ready TO take care of 10000 or 3D. 4
. GO more transient guests, and agree I
. not to raise the rates TO an unreal 4
. sonable figure. 4
. ST. Louis can accommodate ap- 4
. proximately 10000 visitors daily 4
e without excessive crowding 4
. A written contract has been en- 4
. tered into by the Worlds Fair man 4
4 agement ana the following hotels 4
q that rates will not he increased 4
Z during the Exposition period. from 4
q April IN IN Dap.r,bcr- 10<.f- n
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denced by their statement OF September
3. 1903:
Statement OF the condition Of the National
Bank OF Commerce In st. Louis September o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
GRATIFYING GROWTH OF
AMERICAN EXCHANGE BANK.

The growth of the American Exchange
Bank is gratifying to its friends and Of
interest to the public. On January 1. 1885,
when the change was made from the
name. and Mr. Wafker Hii IL b ,as the
cashier, the total loans and discounts
were $3.50 and the assets $Ss2. $50. In
May. 1894. Mr.. Hill became president and
ton Of the bank, as shown by its last Of
fcial statement, Is as follows:
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NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
RESOURCES ARE MILLIONS,

Established ForSix Years Ago the Story Reads
Like Tale From the Arabian Nights and Louss
Financial BulwarkA
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Total resources.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
coRsETT BESTS CALLAHAN.
FOUGHT SIX ROUNNDs. AND THE CHAMPION HAD HARD TIME
 AND GOT BLOODY NOSE.

Philadelphia. Oct 21.-Champion Young Corbe.t and Tom Callahan. the latter of this city, fought six rounos tonight at the National Athletic Club. in which Corbett finally got the be1rer of the go after hard contest The fiehters were in excellent condition for their battle Although Corbett forced the fighting at all times, Calla- han had the better Of the first four rounds. Corbett had much difficulty in landing.
 Nearly every time he went after Callahan the latter would meet nm with straight left or right-handed up- percut.
 In the third round Callahan mace Corbetts nose bleed There was no choice between the men in the fifth round, which was stub bo'nly fought
 The sixth, however, was all Lor- bett's. Callahan slipped, and in re- gaining his feet Corbett struck him a terrific blew On the juguiar. which al most knocked Canaha1 out From then to the end of the round Corbett rained blows on his grOggy opponent but failed tD knock him ont
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
OHIO CLUB WOMEN MEET.

Columbus. O., Oct. 21.-Columbus has capituiated to an army of fair in- vaders gathered from ever corner oI the State for the ninth annual conven- tioa Of the Ohio Federation of Wom- ems Clubs. The opening proceedings took place today in the Board of Trade auditorium, and consisted of welcom- ing addresses. responses and reports. Tonight the delegates will be enter tained at reception given by the To- cal club women.
 The convention will be in session until Saturday. The program calls For papers and discussions on educa- tion. civic improvement. domestic sci enee, child labor, libraries ana other leading questions of the day in which the federation is interested.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
83, AND STILL ACTING.

Boston, Mass, Oct. 21.-Never iT the youngest beginner, Mrs. c. Ii. Gil bert, S3 years old today. went through her role in Mice and Men" al the matinee performance at the Park the atre this afternoon. It was a day of greeting and congratulation, and when the favorite actress steppei upon the stage the audience gave Ter a sln- cere and hearty reception, such as few artists can boast of
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF THE DON LUIS TOWN SITE
 COMPANY.

We. William H. Barnes, Henry P. Barbour ana Henry Laub, Charles W. Hull, desiring to incorporate our selves. under the provisions of the laws of the Territory of Arizona, for the purpose of engaging in the lawful enterprise, business pursuit and oc- cupation hereinafter specified, do make. descl ibe and acknowledge, ae- cording to law. in triplicate, articles of incorporation. and declare:
 First:
 That the names of the incorporators are William H. Barnes, Henry P. Bar bour. and Henry Laub and Charles W. Huh.
 The name assumed by this corpora tion, and by which it shall be known is THE DON LUIS TOWN SITE COMPANY" and .ts principal place of transacting business is Don Luis, Co., chise County. Arizona
 Second:
 The general nature Of the business. pursuit. occupation and enterprise proposed to be transacted and engag Cu III py odiu NOt POi oSAN&i, 10 tadt OL laying out, promoting and establishing a city at Don Luis. in Cochise Coun- ty, Territory of Arizona. and to that end the acquisition of lands and wa ter for the same, and inhabitants thereof. and the disposition of lhe same for the purposes aforesaid. The construction of hotels and operating the same. The construction of water works and the operation O. the same. The constructor of street railways and the operation of the same. The construction of systems of lighting by means of gas. electricity or other suit rble means. and the operation of the same. The purcnase and sale of iands for any and all purposes, and the purchase and sale of water and water rights, and the loaning of money upon mortgage and other securities and the purchase and sale of all personal
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property and choses in action. The carrying on of the business of banking in all it's forms. The construction of telegraph and telephone lines and sys- tens. and the operation of the same; and to hypothecate. mortgage. or pledge all or any part of the property which this corporation may hereafter acquire; to secure payment of such money with interest. or to secure the payment of any debt of this corpora tion with such interest thereon. as it may be legally obliged to pay.
 Third:
 The amount of the capital stock of this corporation shall be ONE HUN DRIED THOUSAND DOLLARS, divid- ed into ten thousand shares of the par value of ten dollars each. and the time when it is to be paid shall be the time of making subscription to capital stock.
 Fourth:
 The time of the commencement of this corporation shall be the day of filing of these articles of incorporation .n the office of the County Recorder Of Coclise County. Arizona Territo- ry, and the termination thereof shall be twenty five years thereafter. Fifth:
 be conducted by a Board of Directors consisting of five persons.
 The first Board of Directors are to be elected by the stockholders. or those who have subscribed for stock on the books of the company. at any meeting which may be called by a ma jority of these incorporators for that purpose-who shall hold their office until the first annual meeting of the stockholders.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders shall be on the Firs. Wednes- day after the First Monday in January of each year. but such time of meeting may be changed by the stockholders at any such annual meeting.
 The officers of the company shall be a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary, each of whom shall be stockholder, and a member of the Board of Directors. except the Secre- tary, who need not be either. but who can be elected and dismissed at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
 No person shall be director who is not stockhoiuer, and vacancies that may happen at any time alter the cleo ion of the Board, may be filled by the "emaining members of the Board.
 A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute quorum. and may ap- point their own tune and place of meet ing.
 Sixth: The highest amount of indebtedness Or liability to which the corporation is any time to subject itself is the sum of SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. Seventh: The stockholders in this corpora. ton, and their private property shall De exempt from the corporate debts of his corporation.
 .. -4,.f.. Eighth:- The Board of Directors shall have power to establish Bylaws and make all rules and regulatisus deemed expe dient for the management of the af fairs of this corporation. not inOnsist ent with the Constitution and Laws of the United States, and the Laws oa this Territory.
 i Witness our hands and seals this Sth day of October, A. D. 1903.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the, Probate Court. County of C. ontse. Territory of Arizona.
 Notice is hereby given that B. J @Reiliy having filed in this court hi petition praying for letters of admins t$atisn on the Estate of Walter Dore 3Hr. deceased: the hearing of the sam lAs been fixed by said court for SatuI day. the 24th day of October, 1903 a I o'clock in the afternoon of said da! t the court room thereof at the Cour House in the City of Tombstone. Coun ty of Cochise. Territory of Arizona Aad all persons interested in sad es tate are notified tlleH and there to ap pear and show cause if any there be why the said prayer in said pettioI should not be granted
 F. R. O'BpIr'N, Clerk.
 Dated October 19, 1903.
 10-14-19x.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
WILLIAM H. BARNES. (Seai-S HENRY P. BARBOUR (Seal.)
 HENRY LAUB. (Seat}

HENRY P. BARBOUR (Seai)
 HENRY LAUB. (Seatb
 CHARLES w. HULL. (SealD Territory of Arizona.
 County of Cochise.
 Before me. s. K. Williams, a Nota- ry Public. in and for the County of Cochise. on this day personally ap peared William H. Barnes. Henry F. Barbour, Charles w. Hull and Henry Laub, known to me be to be the per sons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument. and ac- knowledged. each for himself, that they executed the same for the pur- pose and consideration therein ex- pressed.
 Given under my hand and seal of of flee this Sth day of October. A. D. 1903. K. WILLIAMS. Notary Public Cochise County. Arizo- na Ter.
 My commission expires Nov. 80, 1904.
 Filed and recorded at request Of w. H. Barnes. Oct. g. A. D. 1903, at 9 a. m. Book 3, Interpretations. pages ai- 53.
 Territory of Arizona. County of Cochise. ! I, Frank Hare, County Recorder in and for said County. hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy with the original Articles of IT, corporation of the Don Luis Town Site Company, filed and recorded in my office on the 9th day of October, 1903. in Book 3. Interpretations, at pages 51 to 5S, and that the same is full, true and correct copy of such original and of the whole thereof. | Witness my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of October. 1909. ! (Seal) FRANK HARE. ! County 4,ecorder. Dy R. NJ. Hattich, Deputy. Filed in the office of the Territorial Auditor of the Territory of Arizona, this 18th day of Oct. A. D. 1905. at 10 a. m. W. F. NICHOLS.
 Territorial Auditor
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
Owes his Life to a Neighbor's
 Kindness,

MT. D. P. Daugherty, well known thnpughout Mercer and Summer coun- West Virginia, most likely owes hl3 life to the kindness of a ne.ghbor
 He vas almost helplessly afflicted with dzarrhoea; was attended by two physicians who gave him little. if any. relief when a neighbor learning of his serious condition. brought him a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which cured him in less than twenty-four hours For sale by all druggists. If
Bisbee daily review., 1903-10-22
SCOTT WHITE IS
 UP FROM CANANEA
REPORTS EVERYTHING IN TIE SONORA c,Tv tN BEST OF
 CONc,TioN.
While ll Is the intention of the Peo- pie in the Great Copper Carp to Tender MT. Greene a Public Recep- tion, the Matter Is Subject to His Decision.
Decision.

Scott White. the genial, congenial Cananeas is here. Scott White, the big-hearted philanthropist, who aids committees of ministe. ial looking gen tlemen who apply to him for assist ance in erecting schools for homeless children. droppeu into Bisbee last evening and registered at the Copper Queen Hotel, where a Review repre- sentative found him in close commun- ion with Captain Burton Mossman. Although not positive about the mat ter. Mir. White was probably explain ing just how the clrical looking gentle men at the Palace Hotel in Frisco ped dled him twenty-nIe dollars worth of "get rich quick" remedy.
 MT. Greene. the president of the Cananea Consolidated Copper O., is expected to arriIe at Cananea next Sunday. and MT. White may go through to Fl raso to meet the most popular and beloved man in all the Sonora country.
 As stated in the 2elieN yesterday. and which MT. White confirms, Cana nea proposes simply to turn herself loose the moment the Colonel arrives in the city. It is to be a reception tendered by the Mexican officials and citizens. They are going to turn out en masse. with brass bands and flying colors. headed by the presidente of the city. the commissario. city fathers generally. and the population of the town
 An address will be made by a Mexi- can orator of elOQuence, who has been selected for the occasion, the address being made in Spanish, and to whicr Mir. Greene will reply in Spanish, he being 8 fluent linguist of the Spanish tongue as well as in English. Inter spersed with the speechmaking will be music. The exercises of the Mexi- cans being completed, short address will be made. probably by Colonel Breathit.. to which Mir. Greene w..l reply in English. At the conclusion of the sfeechmaking, the city will be given over to a general celebration. and dancing will be carried on during the entire afternoon and evening. The general sentiment shows how dearly the natives cherish the man who has built ny one of the best copper mining cities -the.southwest within so short time. Mir. White, on meeting Col. Greenes will accompany him back to Cananea.