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Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
Little Locals

Mr.. l.. w Childrey, Of Norfolk, is in
town.
Fine sheep for sale by John T. Bell
See al on this page.
Miss Grace Vented, of Charles Town.
visited here this week
Mr.. Turner Knight, of Kabletown, is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Clarke county farm wanted. See sd
of Otey. Suter Il Scott. on this page
Mr.. Lewis Bumgardner, Of Stanton.
came over from Winchester Monday.
Read the notice of annual meeting of
Berryville Turnpike Company on this
page.
Hon. r. Z. Byrd, Of the Winchester
Star, was in Berryville Monday and
Tuesday.
Hon. w. +. Rhea and wife, accom-
panied by Mrs. Olivia Thurman, were
in town this week
For a bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a
quick cure is certain. For sale by !. c.
Avis, Druggist
Mr.. J. X. Smith, who has been with
the COURIER for several months. has
severed HIS connection with this office.
and. we understand, will go TO the West.
Strength and vigor come Of good food,
duly iigested Force" ready-to-
serve wheat and barley food. adds no
burden, but sustains, nourishes, invigo-
rates.
Mr.. w. Z. Powers, of White Post,
paid us pleasant call last week Mr.
Powers has just recovered from severe
attack of typhoid fever, and we are glad
to see him getting back to health an
strength.
Miss Rose Macdonald, has just return.
ed from Woods Hole, Mass, where she
has had charge Of the Scientific Library
and has attended the lectures in tn,
summer school. Miss Macdonald ha,
been elected a member Of the Corpora
ton OF the Marine Biological Labora
tory. She viii open her school here on
September Q
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Unclaimed Letters.

List of letters remaining in the
Berryville pOstofiice for the week
ending August %:
Mr.. Harold Caverlery.
Rev. John Burton.
Mr.. Frank 4. Turner.
Mrs. j. Ebern.
Mr.. w. o. Rust.
Persons calling for the above let
ters will please say they are adver-
tised.
ALIEN. MCCORMICK. y. NJ.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02

Large GriSt and FIGURING Mill.

This Mill is believed to be one of the best
in this section Of the Valley and has lately
been improved by the addition of modern
machinery. IL is in complete running order
and Is one Of the most valuable Touring
mills in this section. The house ON the land
l. of frame. but Is large, comfortable and in
good state of repair. The land itself Is Of
excellent quality and Is well watcrcd. II has
upon il an orchard in full bearing. This
property is situated right on the turnpike
road leading from BOyce Ia Berry's Ferry.
and is not more than two miles distant from
Royce station on the y. 4 W. Railway.
There will be excepted from this sale one
half acre of land sold hv J. W. BOwleS (the
former owner 70 A. l.. GlaScock. There
will be sold. however. the one half acre of
land called the Renner lot and conveyed by
said deed oftruSt TO me. This lot is improved
10y house and out-buildings.
TERMS OF SALE:
Enough cash in hand on the day of sale
10 pay the costs and expenses Of sale, and the
amount then due and unpaid on the bonds
secured in said deed Of trust. % wit three
bonds of $3.50 each. with interest thereon
from September fth. 1900. and also the three
years interest on the other seven bonds of
$3.50 each. and the residue upon the terms
prescribed by the deed Of trust, that is 70
say. the purchaser viii toe required 20 exc
cute seven bonds, each for $3.50 all dated ON
the day Of sale and payable in one, two.
three. four. five. six and seven years from
Sept. 4th. 1913 with Interest from date, pay
able annually, and the residue I'm equal pay
ments Of one. two and three years "a be
evidenced 10y bonds with siy per cent inter
est from date, payable annually, all secured
by deed of trust on the property sold and
policy Of insurance on the buildings. None
Of the bonds secured by said deed of trust
have been paid. either principal or interest,
and these are exactly the terms prescribed
10y the said deed of trust. 10 which reference
is now made.
MARSHALL MCCORMICK. Trustee.
JNO. W. GRUBHs, AuCtionecr. So IA.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
To Stop the Bridges.

The attorneys representing the
owners of the ferries at Castleman' 5
and Berry's have temporarily
withdrawn their injunction, but
have given notice that another mo-
ton will bc made later. Messrs.
Mccormick, Kownslar and Whit
ing represent the ferry owners,
while Hon. y. Moore, Jr.. is as
sIsting Commonwealth Attorney
Lewis.
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Good Investment.

We have for sale a paying business in a
live Virginia town. Total stock carried from
$3.50 to $500. Cleared 500 last year.
Reason for sale. owner desires 10 retire.
VIII sell at cost for cash; or will ACCEPT one
third cash aud two interest bearing notes
due IN two and three years for the balance.
This business is the very thing for a Young
married couple, and il you are not interested
yourself perhaps you will know of someone
who will be. Address Lock Box o.
Berryville, Virginia.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF VERY VALUABLE AND HIGHLY
WILDWOOD. CLARKE COUNTY. VA.

BY virtue of deed of trust. executed by
Edward Corbett 10 me. dated September 4th,
1900. and recorded i'm the Clerks office oi
the County Court Of Clarke county. Va. i'm
deed book No. l. page 400. default having
occurred Hereunder. viii, at the request
Of the holder of the bonds secured by sail
deed of trust. offer for sale at public auction
10 the highest bidder in front of the court
house in Berryville. Va.
On Saturday, September 9Th, 1903,
the property conveyed by said deed Of trust
containing THIRTEEN ACRES OF LAND.
more OF less. adjoining the lots Of J. \.
Laws NOW Chen RichariS). John W. Copen-
haver. Mrs. Elsea (nOw Eben Richards) the
Carter Hall farm and others. This property
is improved by a connections dwelling
house. with suitable and all necessary out
buildings and a
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02

a freight train. but was arrested
and brought back. The police
prevented an Infatuated crowd of
armed men from making an at
tempt To lynch johnson. He
was hurridly taken to Jail and
placed in strong steel cage.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
Good Apple Cider.

Have your fallen apples made into cider at
Bryarly's Mill, near Boyce. Va. at "a cents,
per gallon, subject TO a pressure Of ~ tons.
BY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.
Capacity 80 barrels per day. Can supply vou
with barrels, half-barrelS and kegs. at ne
duced prices In operation every Wednes-
day and Saturday. IS SIM
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Notice.

There will be meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Berryville Turnpike Com
pady held IN Berryville Va. on Saturday.
September 26, 1893. az 10 O'Clock a. m. and
immediately following the Board meeting
will be held a meeting Of the Stockholders of
the company for the purpose of electng ofii-
Gers.
BY order of the President 924
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
Farm w anted.

For Northern customer. farm in Clarke
or adjoining county. If you have one YOU
desire 10 sell, mail rs full description
0TEN. SUTOR & SCOTT. Real Estate
Agents Lynchburg. Va. 925
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For Sale

crescent bicycle, 1902 model. ChainlesS;
coaster brake. cushion frame. Iar,-e foot
pump and small pump. Full kit of tools
and tool-bag. Latest model Carbide Lamp.
VIII sell for half price for cash. AddrcSs
CYCLE. care Of COURIER
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School for Music.

Miss Mamie Mcclure will reopen her clas
on Tuesday. September -. 1898. Mason 4
Mcdowell method taught. Call on oraddreS
her at BerrvNiile Va. Q95
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For Sale Ch0ap.

/ have Just received car load of nice Bland
county sheep, , and ? years old These
sheep We're loaded at Wytheville, Va. and
will be sold az rock bottom prices.
II JOHN r. BELL.
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BERRYYILLE INSTITUTE
OFFERS THOROUGH TRAINING IN A
STRONG GENERAL COURSE
OF STUDY.
ART DEPARTMENT i'm charge OF
MISS HELEN DORTCH
Miss ROSE MCDONALD,
PRINCIPAL,
Assisted by MISS HENSEN.
ssS-Opens September %. 1908.
Money to Loan.

In amounts of $500 and over. First lien
on Real Estate invariably required.
BLACKBURN SMITH.
Berryville, Va.
Office opposite Jail.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
For Sale.

A handsome building property located in
the center Of the town, and containing 10
acres. The same may be bought as a whole
or in part. This property is improved by
a fine stable, and out houses. For further
information and laticulars make application
to blackburn Smith. Attorney-at-law.
Berrvville Va.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
For Rent.

THE NAPLES. = one Of the most desi IA.
BILE houses IN Berryville Ten rooms and
Kitchen. Large yard and garden. Posses
sion October 4, 1908. Call ON or address Mrs
III. z. DEAHL. Berryville. Va. Il iS-tf.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-02
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Personal Property

Having rented my farm, and having de-
cided TO quit Turning ! will offer for sale at
public auction, on Rose HIP farm, 81
miles southeast of Berryville, the following
valuable personal property,
On Thursday, September "a, 1908,
SIX HEAD OF HORSES, 4 OF which are
good work horses, ? three-year-old colts; 9
head of Cattle, of which are milk cows, >
two-year-Old heifers, yearling steer and ?
spring calves; 10 head of Hogs; 80 Ewes and
l Thoroughbred Shropshire Buck
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33 ACRES. N2 GEss' OR


situated about one mile and a half west from
White Post, along the public road leading
from White Post to the Double Toll Gate,
adjoining the lands Of Mr. Grimes Meade
Mrs. Ella Neill ana others, improved by
DWELLlNG-H HOUSE AND OTHER BUILDINGS,
being the property which was owned by the
te Mrs. Sallie &. Page at the time cf her
death The land j. am excellent quality IF
limestone located in good ncighborhOOd.
All growing crpps are reserved
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash on the
day of sale; the residue in two equal annual
installmeniS-the deferred payments TO be
evidenced by the two bonds ofthe purchaser,
payable respectively in ode and two years
from day IF sale, with interest from that
date. payable Semi-annually. and their pay
ment secured 10y deed OF trust ON the prop
erty sold and a policy of insurance ON the
buildings.
NJ. VI. LYNCH, Admir- e. {. a
Of Sallie e. Page. deceased.
HART x LUrIoN. Auctioncers. Pa
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Farming implements. Etc.

Mccormick Binder and Mower / good
Horse Rake, ! Bickford q Hoffman Grain
Drill, ! Wheat Fan, l Corn Shelter, l Corn
Planter, Bradley and Oliver Chilled Plows,
double and 2Single Shovel Plows, spring
pair of Grain Ladders, / twO-hOrse Car. age
and double Harness, heavy Harness for four
horses. Forks, Hoes, Mattock, Shovels, etc.
Terms of SaIe.-All sums of ten dollars
and under cash over that amount a credit
of twelve months will be given, with notes
satisfactorily endorsed, payable at the Bank
of Clarke County, with interest from date
No property To be removed until the terms
are complied with. Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock.
5-ts NJ. CROW.
Hefiiebower Il West, auctiOneers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
PLENTY Of
EVIDENCE

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. hin ths
grave fubbinE ease against bf. Al.
ssantfer. samuel Martin. coiareaf.
who Was the first witness. said that
Alexander promised him 40 arlees
ar ~ aub1erts AisxandsF also
promised to wateh the board u
health returns aud notify Hsntrell
and Martin u the bodies whica he
wished 70 secure.
Th~ men made their firrt trip n
fuiy. when they secured the bassf II
lientara Gates from the Andersen
c~mstsry. They received tie for th-
job They next secured the body 81
wallace Jchnsass. II wae m badly
fnansIed condition snd They acre
given only IS for u. The next bod
was that u Rose SeidiunEer. fof
which th-y received ste They alEa
delivered several other bodies %
ur. Alsxa ndsr. for which he paid
them varying prices.
walter Danisis. another ooiared
man. testified 20 selling bodies IN ths
defendant A iixerylnan testified
that Alexander paid him for RIGS
hired by cnnfFeif. Several ethsr
Witnesses gave testimony connect
inE Alexander with cantrsil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
WHOLE RUMPU$ GOES
TO HAGUE TRIBUNAL
After All Their BIuffins and Chatter the Allies
Consent to Refer Venezuelan Matter

WARRINGTON. u. G.. Feb -
II is probable that PROTOCOLS sill be
signed this afternoon with the allied
poNsg@ f,roxstfiuE FOE a reference Of
the entire Venezuelan controversy "a
The Hague tribunal An early rails.
ina % the blockade OF the Nene4u-
elan ports is expected TO follaw.
Yesterday evening President
Roosevelt Informed the Diplomatic
Representatives Of the triple aliisncs
that he could not acrert the invita-
tion 10 aTbttrate the question Of pref
ersntinl treatment The refsfsucr
Of the whole subject 20 The Hague II
regarded IN diplomatic circles NJ q
victory for Minister bowen
Facts eonce fninE the British am
baaaadurs stubborn stand In the
NeneEusia matter are leaking out.
lie wired hts government on Thurs
day that n IT we're left to him In de-
eide. he would not continue nenntia
tons with Bowen. Lord f.Ansinwne
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

81 the british foreign once. wired
In answer - Herbert. that the am
bessaarf ~as here 20 obey orders
ana not 60 have opinions Herbert
rTpfceaed e. hin diplomats confrsrrs
the gfeatess Indignation that an arm
hha<Afer from the court ~ 81. James
should be 80 treated BY Bowen. lie
refefrrt To HoWsn's statement ghat
tire Proposition far preferential
treatment advanced by Great nfit-
ain and Germany 0as but another
schefpe To trick Ncrosuria into abet =
ffnE an alliance against her for nix
years longer. Bowen said that nc
would not consent 10 any scheme Tor
confiuuins the triple alliance one day
Iuuasr than be was forced 20 do. Tbs
ftahan eusey and the German min
i<tsr have taken occasion several
timse since the conference began "a
say that Bowen has treated ali the
nsEottatofH with uniform courtesy
ana surnfising generosity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

for the maintenance Of the whittier
homestead. The lot Of "a papers
brought 10000. An original draft
OF message BY. President Lincoln
TO congress In regard 10 tho Freed
mans Aid Society, obtained hy
Charles sumner from Lincoln and
presented 90 Whittier. brought ttfb.
the highest figure Of the sale. A let
ter from Alfred Tennynon 90 Whit.
tier went for 500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

RICHMOND. Va, Feb 7.-society
Of the Old Dominion II on the aul
vive In anticipation OF the suit OF
Mrs. Mamie Lanshorne shaw. the
Gibson Girl for absolute divorce
from her husband. Robert Gould
Shaw, which II expected 10 come up
for trial within the next few days.
The ground alleged-and the only
one--is desertion.
Mrs. shaw r. the third OF the -four
famous fAnKh0rne sisters. Her sis
ter ~ Mrs. Chas. Dana Gibson, and
she has frequently posed for the
famoua artist. Her marriage Ia
Robert Gould Shaw. a prominent So
ciety man Of Boston In 1897 was a
great social event. She was then
only ~ years old. fond OF outdoor
sport. famous horse woman and .
graceful dancer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

der false rrs,snsea from chin Gee
Hss
II npwf turns out that Yuen In no,
a nufdaer. chin Tai Hee. the
couhtfyrnau whom he was alleged to
have stain In San Francisco tong
var Il neW IN Seattle alive and well
The worst ruen DID was to elopr
With sIss's wife and two children.
lie. he's faksu back the children, but
Will NIL Forgive his wife.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
AWAY WITH
| the SLOTS
Hsss{ Passes . Bill Against Trade
psyirs Machines

OLYMPIA. Feb. THE house af-
ter a brief debate passed the anti
slot machine bin by a vote Of 50 10
~. The bill IL Intended 20 remedy
n defect IN the law enacted at the
last afssion through which. accord.
Ing ~ the decision Of a municipal
iudHea the merchandise-pay Wing
msehlhes were not prohibited.
The bill passed makes the refer
encc ~ these machines az specific
ns to the cash pa wing machines. and.
IN addition. prohibits the exhibition
of any machine In a public place. /"
Whiiel the neantlYe votes recorded
were not numerous. there were a
large nunher 81 absentees. the bill
barely receiving the constitutional
majority, which caused Jones OF
King 10 remark that he regretted the
roll caii did not show the aldestep-
pcrs"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
TO FIGHT
-. EPIDEMIC
MEASURES PROPOSED AGAINST
uBoNlc PLAGUE

OLYMPIA. Feb. 7.--Dr. Elmer E.
Hee Of seattle. secretary OF the
state board Of health. Is here to In
dune the legislature 10 take such nc
lion as viii prevent the spread OF
bubonic plague Ia this state. The
hoard considers Il within the range
on posalbilities that case Of the
niasue may be carried 10 this state
md deairea to bo.provided with the
neeeeaary funds 20 make an aggrcs-
sive and effective warfare the mos
mrnt n IL discovered.
IA IL proposed that the legislature
s.,at fund Of not less than $1,000 or
ee0o0n To- be placed In the hands OF
ne chief executive Tor use In his
avn discretion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
SENTINELS GUARD
De LONG HOUSE
lDsilors Of Defunct Ballard Bank Take Steps TO
Prevent Escape Of lis President

the conversation between De Ions
and Dili. II II this transaction that
will form the basis Of Mt. Diii's pros
eeufion Of DE Long.
Diahonored drafts and checks com
tinue 90 come IN through the mails,
and the few citizens 81 Ballard who
believed they had escaped without
loss by reason Of the banks failure.
now and that exchange on other cit
les bought and paid for by them y
not worth the paper on which II u
written. Several business men who
have been victimised In this manner
declare their Intention Of beRinnins
criminal proceedings against the uffi-
GERS Of the bank.
Receiver blaine r. still nj work In
what has 20 far proved n vain at
tempt 10 straiEhten out the tangled
accounts Of the bank. He finds that
during the last i've days the bank
was open for business no bank ae-
counts were kept. or at least none
that could be called such.
An Ugly Feature
One ugly feature TINT has come
10 light through invcstleatlona al
ready made. fa the fact that the OH :
ciala Of the bank permitted certain
persons 10 make over drafts on the
day that the bank closed. while 9th
efs who had plenty Of money to their
credit. we're not permitted 20 draw
against their accounts for even small
amounts At least one OF the per-
sons 40 favored ia the matter OF
over drafts has been n constant at
tendant on the DE Long family since
the smash,
Rec-iver blaine has also discover :
ed other faces that ON their face
aeeui 20 Indicate transactions Of
more or less criminal chnrnct~A To-
day 4 resident Of Claliam county APP
piled 10 MF. Blaine with an ofger
Tor q 500 check made IN favor OF his
son. and deposited by the maker In
the Bank Of Ballard. subject TO the
sons order,
The check could not be found. and
no record OF Il appears ON the bank
books.
similar instances OF funds nnac-
counted for are cropping W aaiiy'
and the end H. not yet.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

- GsDs&ssss Of the wrecked
= Ballard are detsrmlned that
~ 70 be despollsd Of their
ssed savings tflose whom
- reeponslbie for their loss
- <scap~ punishment.
Midnight last night two
Hu<inelz have bssn pacing up
~ before the doors u the
AZ President De Long.
~ s<rits are IN the pay of the
o. the bank and are IN
- 1Ah pledge not % permit DE
a H4Fe the house lest he
- lefnpf 10 leave the state and
~ Tor what ths dspogltors
Ma criminal appropriation
e1> confifsd 10 bis keeping.
- lifEhf This morning the
- No had stood watch during
~ morning hours were re-
teo othsrH who guarded
-. Long residence until noon.
~ .Hey N turn were relieved By
s.-., t*o. In this manner II n
70 guard the premises
~ ~ day until the three trus-
i !. 1n'nfe1 last Wednesday night
= - 1<rHtftorh have an oyportun-
= !. s.saf out warrants Tor the ar
- y D. Long.
4 Sensational incident
=. - s.,.et'cp@l Incident attended the
-. hinsnt 81 the guard over the
49,. q President De Long shortly
- m'inlxht last night. The two
- ent 70 do guard duty s0r
-. mt slx hours demanded adj
s-ss- :, " the De LoLg rssidence IN
l. = assure fhemfelFas that their
~. - really inside the house.
a. @eiaitiance was denied them,
$3.50. .sl's1 A. sntrsuce and assured
kg.ss ~ That Ds Long was Ia the
80 s.sss satisfied that they were to
css4 from which the bird
M ~ sifeady flown, the guards
~ :, s'1e. one taking up hia sta
u -. We mont and the other al
49,. slardllg Of the De Long resi.
Il = ~, ~ decided upon ct n meet.
Esa<,s aepoHltare u the Bank 0i
4f4 .1A,'N ~ HhHDOfnf hall, BAL
h>st., evening. ~ soon az the
Iii was called 70 order G. r.
~. pfominsnt retail butcher
- motion that the three trus.
tsnli Py,lnied Wednesday night
s<.,s.. .1r'nf a criminal actor
~ .ftrioent ". ". De LING
rsx,l..' .rf'dent Belle De Long
essl,, q Hanseoln and *
y HUI. Before the mo
~ ~ ~ ~ amendment Nhs or
Htt< esanimoupig adopted pro
nc appointment Of foul
~, staf1 the Residence Of presi
ihs .'.pHg q prevent hle ieavinS
ton u. ~ amended the mo
la .frficd BY aefiamafinn.
1ehIIsa. NE three trustees, Iohi
- ffed y Fisher and Thome'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07
RELICS COME
NIGH

NEW YORK. Feb. Manuscripts
aud letters OF John q. whittier were
cold az auction hcre % nbtnin monsy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-02-07

Hesdahl. pledged himself 10 carry
out the wishes Of the dspo~itors as
Expressed In the motion made BY MI.
Dill. This action Will probably be
taken Monday or AZ soon thereafter
a. the truAfeeH are given authority
by the court TO take charge q the
affairs Of the wrecked bank.
a ma 5ority Of the depaaitors. repre-
senfing also a majority Of the de
posits. have expressed their wiisins-
mesa 20 assign their claims 20 the
trustees. A. soon al this II done.
which viii probably he this evening
or Aondny morning. the court viii
be asked to vacafe the receivership
and place the banks affairs la the
hands Of the trustees.
In case tho trustees do not act
quickly enough % satisfy those In
terested several Of the more promi=
nent Werchants Of Ballard express
their Intention Of beginning criminal
tlroceedinsa against President DE
Long on their own personal account.
Among these r. G. A. Dill, who
participated 40 actively IN last
ni9ht'a meeting. Mr.. Din stated
this morning that unless warrants
were procured by the trustees by
Monday night he would act on his
own responsibility and swear 70 a
complaint against DE Long.
on the afternoon Of Jan. 10. the
last day the Bank Of Ballard was
open for business. Mr. Dill went to
the bank ~ ss20 o'clock 10 sec why
a check given BY him against his de-
poaft account. bad not been cashsd,
when the amount II money to his
credit AZ the bank was far IN ex-
cess Of the amount Of the check De
Long explained that there was not
enough money ON hand 10 cash the
check IN fun. but that he would have
$50. 600 IN the bank on the following
morning.
a.rhen you VIII be open for bust
ness tomorrow. az usualY' asked Mr..
OH.
Do Longs Promise
certainly" replied De Long,
This temporary shortage q cash
could not be foreseen, but ] have
made Arrangements TO have 10000
in cash here In the morning
you are still doing business,
them persisted Mr. Dill,
eOh. yes; We are DOING business NJ
usual"
certainly"
Mr. Dill Immediately made out
/ deposit Hlip aur deposited W. ~
took the preeaution' howsve,, , %
mark on his dapoHit Clip the hour
a.s0 o'eloth, az which time the de-
poHit w1r made.
on fhr following morning the bhni
failed ~ men. and such lnNeftlkn
! d., 80 efnca been made shows thnl
a has boon worse than bankrupt io'
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