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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
AN'OTHER MAN
is TRYING TO SWIM THE ENG
LlsH CHANNEL To-pAY-eoT
GOOD start.

DOVER, England. Aug. 2e.-T. w.
Burgess. the Yorkshire swimmer who
has made several unsuccessful at.
tempts to swim the English channel.
started again this morning in another
effort to complete the long swim.
Burgess entered the water at six
O'Clock this morning. The sea was
fairly smooth and he caught the tide
at the proper point. making his prog.
ress easier. He made better time at
the start than has been made in any
of the recent attempts, and covered
three miles and half in three hours.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
The Modern Man,

The mechanical peril Is a difficulty
which has not escaped the attention
of the present Parliament. The spe.
cial commission which was recently
appointed to inquire into the matter
has issued an interim report, and the
following evidence of one of the wit.
nesses examined is of especial inter.
est: ttEf sFl
o.-can you write? A.-No; 1 use
typewriter.
Q.-Can you sing? A.-No; / use a
monograph.
Q-Can you play any musical in.
strument? A.-No; use the pianola,
Q.-Can you sew? A.-No; I use
sewing machine.
Q,-Can you draw? A.-No; / use
a kodak.
Q.-Can You walk? A.-No; / use a
bicycle, motor car. tram car or a
train.
o.-can you see? A.-No; l use
glasses.
Q.-Can you hear? A.-No; | use a
trumpet.
o.-can you digest? A.-No; I use
digestives.
o.-can you sleep? A.-No; | use
narcotics.
Q.-Can you form an independent
political literary. artistic or ordinary
opinion? A.-No; | belong to an 'or.
ganized" political party and take my
opinions in this direction from the
wire-pullers. AS regards literature
and art. / receive my impressions of
those matters from the reviews in the
newspapers, and in ordinary circum.
stances follow general public opin.
ion.
o.-Can you breathe? A.-No: I
use artificial respiration.
Take away from the man of zoos
his typewriter, photograph, pianola
kodak, bicycle, motor car, train, sew.
Ing machine, spectacles, digestiyes.
narcotics and newspapers and he will
be an utterly helpless creature,-
Charles Edward Jernigham in London
Truth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Matsuchenko. the ringleader of
the Potemkine mutineers, is thus
described in the Neue Freie Presse:
This bioodthirsty' mutineer poses.
ses the naivete and the smile of a
little child. In his eyes you may read
the melancholy Of the steppes and
the dreaminess Of the woods. Ne
never speaks OF his aged mother, who
Hives in small Russian village, with.
out tears in his eyes. He presented
souvenir to every member of the
Potemkine's crew and was heart
broken at the failure OF his plans"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

1T is feared that Koniura will re-
fuse to treat with witte." said the
man who is interested in the war in
Asia.
That, SIR responded Col. Still.
well, Of Kentucky, would be an out.
rage. sir. They may; have their dif.
ferences Of = opinion, but no gentle.
man .sir. will refuse to treat. when
bis turn comes Washington Star.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
VERY LOW RATES
To the Richie County Fair at Penns.
boro August 2s-sept. Baltimore
and Ohio r. n.

Excursion tickets win be sold from
Parkersburg,. Fairmont. Buckhannon.
Grafton and intermediate stations for
all regular trains of above dates valid
returning until September 3, 1905
inclusive at one fare and third for
the round trip. minimum fare so
cents. n
For tickets and special train ar
Nrangements see Il. and o. R. R. ticket
agents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

The richest baby in the world is
said to be the little son of the late
Harold Brown of Providence, r. l..
The death, within few days of each
other, of his father and his uncle left
this youngster possessor of a fortune
which is estimated between 100000.
600 and s5O,0O0,0O0.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

A. c. Kinkead. proprietor Of the
Globe Cigar store Hloyd's old stand),
VIII sell Saturday only at special
sale seven scent cigars for 25 cents.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
/ FIRST WARD. !: !:
By Our Regula. Correspondent. =

~ our ReguIar corresponden..

MlHS EuftI and Frank Jones' of
\ Moreantown are temnorarv ppasts
OF Charles stevens ana wife. Of Hay.
rnond street.
Mrs. Ed MerrifieId. Of watson +.
patient in the city Hospital with
blood poisoning has sufictently re.
covered to be dismissed and vii,
leave for clarksburg tomorrow to
Some miscreant inhuman form has
been milling George Adams, cow Of
State street. and unless the practice
is abated at once viii be subjected
to the results Of some srot gum prac-
tice.
Mrs. Charley Horner, Of shinns-
ton. a surgical patient in the City
Hospital. has SO far recovered as to
be able TO return home tomorrow
The Rev. J. c. wilding will preach
In the Diamond street NJ. E. Church
tomorrow morning and viii deliver
lecture to the Epworth League in
me evening
II is reported that Travis grocery
Store corner Haymond and Market
+ streets was robbed last night The
, amount OF loss has not yet been as
eerta'ned'
80 ~, y, washington,
- =" Ass Deen = Inc CITY for Two
49, .AAs a..e' .ne interests Oh
~ >a' 1un p'oposl.ion'
=, ~.
NJ ivy nospl'ai Is oeing painted
=. Ss ssuss IN me INSIDE Dy the Boy
,1,sbt ,s, ~ s ~. - - .ns VI q
trocttvo h.~n,r, - 90 ~
8
=
Snai'ey nu'son, u tate street.
nie nAsins . irienaiy pout WIN
inck vincent IN the commercial Ho-
tei pool room the other evening was
knocked ON his pins under Queens
oury rules and IN falling broke his
~rlst oiagonaiiy, near the hand, the
results OF which VIII last longer in
memory than the fun with boxing
gloves which produce them. What
ne needs is to guard his carcass
oetter on entering for q ring contest.
Representatives Of A. w. Thomas
z co. OF cleveland, Ohio. were in
the city Yesterday and last night, on
business negotiations with the Uni
ted safes industrial Company. The
results OF their visit was satisfactory
70 al parties.
j. F. Hauter. Assistant superin-
tendent Of the North American In.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Citizen-Good morning doctor; 1
hope all your patients are on the
road to speedy recovery.
Doctor-Gee whiz, mani What have
l ever done to you!-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Opera House Restaurant
The Opera House Restaurant has
opened mp again and win serve its
customers a. usual in nrst-class style.
10 for both ladies, and gentlemen.
ALvA HAWKINS.
Manager. I
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

rs stogies for 80 cents at special
sale Saturday only, Globe Cigar
store, a14 Main street. A. C. Kin.
kead, proprietor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
JUST IN FUN.

she-George. what do you call a
straight flush?
He-When you Cont paint 1t on
with cosmetics.-Philadelphia Tele-
graph.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
oNLy .t.as 20 CUMBERLAND

And Return via Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Sunday August ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

AT last" exclaimed Darwin, az
have discovered the missing link!"
And reaching under the bureau
he drew forth the other cuff button.
Chicago Tribune.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
How Can 1 Get the Best
Property for the
Least Money?

The first thing for you to do is to
find out what properties are for sale
and TIM price.
Have the Information
And have been in the business long
enough and handled enough proper
ty to
Know What Property's Worth
And you get all this information at
solutely free, as can sell every pror-
erty have listed at
Exactly the Same Price
you would have to pay the owner. My
method Of handling Real Estate has
Stood the Test of Years.
Some time ago / found that condi.
tons demanded it, so added
A Renting Department
to my business, which proved to be
very helpful to my clients who had
houses to rent, and the people who
wanted to rent them.
I can get you renter or can get
you n house ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

The West 'virginian respectful,
solicits Job printing OF all kind
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Mrs. AIDA F. Howie II years aga
was a prominent Milwaukee society
woman. To-day she is renowned
throughout tie United States and
Canada as the best authority on Jer.
sey cattle breeding and dairying in
this country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

McFlub--Mrs. Chadwick says the
papers have told lot of lies about
her.
Sleeth-still, no paper has yet &C.
cused her of being young and beauti.
ful.-Louisvillc Courier Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
THE WEST YIRGINIAN'S
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY,

VillSiAL UihLelUhI.
President Of the United states-
Theodore Roosevelt, If New York.
Vice President-Chaile W. Fair
banks. of Indiana.
Secretary of state-Elihr Root, Of
New York.
Secretary of the ,rreasury-LesIie
NJ. Shaw. OF Iowa.
Secretary Of war-wm. n. Taft, Of
Ohio.
Attorney aeneral-w. q. Moody, Of
Massachusetts,.
Postmaster General George b.
cortelyou. of New York.
Secretary of the Navy-chas. J..
Bonaparte. Of Maryland.
Secretary Of the Interior-Ethan
Allen Hitchcock. of Missouri.
Secretary of Agriculture-James
Wilson, of Iowa.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Victor H. Metcalf. Of California.
President of the Senate pro tenn.
pore-William P. Frye. Of Maine.
Speaker of the House of Represen.
tatives-Joseph G. Cannon. of Illinois.
Supreme Court Of the United States.
Chief Justice w. Fuller.
Associate Justices-John M. Harlan
David ]. Brewer. Henry B. Brown, Ed.
ward D. White. Rufus W. Peckham,
Joseph McKenna, VIM. R. Day. Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Jr.
United States Circuit Judges-Na.
than Con and letter G. Pritchard.
United States District Judges-Al.
ston G. Dayton and Benjamin F. KEEL
Ter.
United States District courts-The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. M.
showalter.
o. 8. MarshaI-rharles D. Elliott.
The soutnern District.
Judge-Benjamin F. Keller.
n,s.-,,. 49,. -. 1890 900
1As''Ae eee W. A'Ain'
..,,... n,.
Ass seic' Aeeorney-Hilot'
1890
y. o. aafsnoi-.onn n. thompson.
United States Senators.
Stephen B. Elkins and Nathan B
Scott.
Representatives. In Congress.
First Dissatisfaction B. Dove
ner.
second District.
Inira eistrict-'oseph h. Gaines.
fourtn oistrict-Harry G. Wood
YARD.
Filth district-James A. Hughes.
state Government.
Governor-Wm. M. o. Dawson.
secretary OF state-Charles. ".
swisher.
Superintendent Of schools-Thomas
c. Miller.
Auditor-Arnold c. scherr.
Treasurer-Newton ogdin.
Attorney General-clark w. May
Ad1utant Generals. B. Baker.
commissioner OF Banking-M. A.
kendall.
commissioner OF Labor. ", Bar.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Antonio Macoe, son of the famous
Cuban General. is running an eleva.
tor in Syracuse University, where he
will resume his course in the engi.
neering department in the fall.
DR.. Edmund j. James will be in.
stalled as President of the Univer.
sity of Illinois during the third week
in October. Speaker Joseph G. Can.
non has accepted an invitation to
preside at the Federal Day meeting
in connection with the installation
Of DR.. James.
Mr.. Edison has but one speech to
his credit. He was to lecture on
electricity before girls seminary
and was be assisted by a friend
named Adams to work the apparatus
He was SO dazed when he arose that
he simply said: Ladies, Mr.. Adams
will now address you on electricity
and will demonstrate what he has
to say with the apparatus"
Mrs. Mackey, the widow of the
bonanza king, ]. w. Mackay, is an
enthusiastic collector of curios. par
ticularly those of copper and brass,
and she has wonderfully interest.
Ing collection. Part of it consists of
large number of candlesticks, near
ly 200 in all. every one of which has
some association, either historic or
personl, for Mrs. Mackay does not
care to add anything that is not in.
teresting in some way or other, no
matter how beautiful Il NAV he
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26
NOTES OF NorAsLEs.

Miss Maggie J. walz of Calumet,
Mich, is editing the only Finnish
publication for women in this coun.
try.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

United States District courts-The
Northern District.
Judge-Alston G. Dayton.
Clerk-Jasper Y. Moore.
District Attorney-Reese Blizzard.
Assistant District Attorney-E. M.
Showalter.
o. 8. Marshal-rharles D. Elliott
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

The soutnern District.
Judge-Benjamin F. Keller.
Clerk-Edwin N. Keatley.
District Attorney-aeorge W. Atkin.
son.
Assistant District Attorney-ElIiott
Northcott.
o. 8. Marshal-John K. Thompson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-08-26

Joe Oily. of Madison street, fore
man on the Coal and Coke Il. R.
working on the GAINESVILLE division,
was In the city last evening. He
states that $50 men are now engaged
laying track. ETC., and pushing the
work through to connect at Gas
saway. SO that through trains can
be run to Charleston by January /,
1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

HoIMEAD, MANOR-Erskine M. Sunder-
land ct al. to Edwin r. and Carrie Noil,
lot So. block A; $40.
SIXTH STREET SOUTHEAST between q
and streets-Delia Arendes ct al. to
Mary A. suppes. part lot l6. square SAT:
So
PLEASANT PLAINE~virginia E. Spang
ct vir, Edwin H.. to Harry B. Denham.
lot Z; $40.
UNIVERSITY PARK-Bertha L. Robinson
to Edward T. Fenwick, lot Is: block A;
$40
BRiGHTWoOD Parkway NJ Kline to
Lawrence ]. Quill, lot ~; block -: $40.
NO. ~ FENTON STREET NORTHEAST
Bertt n, BrockWay ct ux. to Annie ".
Brown, lot $50, square 674: $40
COLu1fBIA HH1GHT6-J. 1Aymoud Whlse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
Automobile Procession.
THE SATURDAY STAR.
Attractively Illustrated Special Fea-

Attractively Illustrated Special Fea-
lures in Tomorrow's Big Paper.
This weeks Saturdays Star will be a
big paper, filled with interesting articles
illustrated in an attractive manner For
feminine readers there will be found timely
articles on the latest styles and modes for
fall and winter wear. An entire page de-
voted to stories suitable for children will
interest Juvenile readers. In addition, there
will be a large number of articles on cur
rent subjects that will entertain and in
struct the general reading public Among
BIG SCANDAL BREWING. illustrated }
France is said to be on the verge of
great scandal connected with the cruel
treatment of natives in the French Congo.
The story of De Brazza, who made a
peaceful path into the center of the dark
continent.
GUANTANAMO BAY. Qllustrated)
Frank Carpenter Interestingly describes
the Guantanamo harbor and the resources
Of Uncle Sans islands in the immediate
vicinity.
LATE PARIS STYLES. Qllustrated)
The fashions now seen in the French
capital vary considerably from the modes
which have been accepted In this country
as true fall styles.
SwEDEN'S SIDE OF IT Qllustrated)
DR.. Harold Sohlman, the famous Stock
ho1 c1o rlty ofo h, q
position IN the controversy with Norway
A FLYING START FOR FAME. dllus-
trated)
One of the earliest daily newspaper IL
Garfield funeral for big metropolitan
daily, tells of the exciting experiences of
the correspondents train.
AUTOMOBILE WRECKS. Qllustrated.)
A startling comparison between the
ways of running a locomotive and an au-
many.
DRESSY WRAP MODES. Qllustrated)
OF the two kinds of dressy wrap. the
semi-tailored style appeals most strongly
to the business woman.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF ONE. dllus-
trated.)
An entertaining short story written for
The Star by ]. /. Stanton.
HUNTING THE WINGED EXPRESS.
Qllustrated)
The sportsman who hunts the wild duck
must be as silent as deer and as quick
as the duck itself, which has a wonderful
speed in flight rivaIiRg that of a railroad
train.
THE WHITE COMPANY.
Another installment Of A. Conan Doyle's
historic romance. which is running as a
daily serial in The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13

Merchants National Bank, ST. Cloud: Mis-
sissippi, b. w. Griffith, president First Ma
tional Bank. Vicksburg; Missouri. F. w.
Hixon, assistant cashier. Hannibal National
Bank. Hannibal; Montana. A. B. Clements,
ca shier Aetna Banking and Trust Company
Butte; Nebraska, George B. Bell, president
Grand Island Banking Company. Grand
Island; Nevada, d. s. Nixon, president
First National Bank. Winnemueca; New
Hampshire, Arthur M. Heard, president
Amoskeag National Bank, Manchester;
New Jersey. William Schoerer. president
Union National Bank, Newark; New Mex
leo. Joshua s. Reynolds, president First Ma
tional Bank, Albuquerque; New York, Led
yard COgswell. vice president New York
State National Bank, Albany; North Caro-
lima, 4. c. BreniZer. cashier Commercial
National Bank Charlotte; North Dakota,
Mrs L. A Batchelder. vice president First
National Bank. Fingal; Ohio. +. r. Sharp.
president State Savings Bank and Trust Com
pany, Columbus: Oklahoma, NJ. L. Turner.
president Western National Bank, Okla
homa City: Oregon Benjamin /. Cohen.
president Portland Trust Company, Port
land; PENNSYLVANIA, F. J. Hobson. Nor
ristown; Rhode Island, Edward p Metcaif,
president Old National Bank, Providence;
South Carolina, w. B. Montgomery, presi-
dent Farmers and Merchants Bank. Mar
ion: South Dakota. F. NJ. Brooder, cashier
Black Hills Trust and Savings Bank. Dead
wood; Tennessee, Joseph III. Smith. cashier
Peoples Savings Bank, Nashville; Texas,
J. w. Spencer. president Farmers and Me-
chanicS National Bank, Fort Worth: Utah,
w. s. Mccormick, president Mccormick and
Company, Salt Lake; Vermont, Edward
Wells, president Burlington Trust Com
pany, Burlington; Virginia, w. NJ. Habil-
ston. president National Bank of Virginia,
Richmond: Washington, Levi Ankeny.
president First National Bank. WallA
WaIla: West Virginia. Walton Miller. CASH
Ter Bank of Fairmont, Fairmont; Wilson,
sin. George w. Strohmeyer, president Mil
waukee National Bank, Milwaukee,: Wyo-
ming. ]. Clay. jr., president Stockgrowers'
National Bank, Cheyenne; Cuba, e. G.
Vaughan, president .Banco National sde
Cuba. Havana Hawaii Charles NJ. Cooke,
president Bank of Hawaii Limited, Homo
lulu.
Opposes Introduction Of Politics.
During the reading OF the list of the
names of members of the executive council
Mr.. Charles e. Sprague of the Union Dime
Savings Bank Of New York was recognized
to- present the nomination of Mr.. Ed E.
Duff of Pittsburg as a member of the coun-
cll Mr.. Sprague said he was constrained
to present the nomination because he de-
sired to have the savings bank section rec
ognized In the council. The section is do
ing important work and has never been
recognized. He declared that he did not
want to disturb the harmony OF the elec~
tion By reporting . name outside Of IT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-13
COURT RECORD
Court of Appeals.

Present-The chief Justice, Mr. Justice
Duell and Mr.. Justice McComas.
Admissions-F'red Harper, Alex /. Rorke,
Patrick v. Bowling and J. Dawson Will
Jams.
l577-Daingerfeld agt. Williams; passed
until November.
155O-McGuIre agt. Gerstley: argument
continued by Mr.. L. A. Bailey for appel
lants. continued by Mr.. e. A. Jones for APP
pellees and concluded by Mr.. L. A. Bailey
for appellants; both sides are allowed to
file additional authorities herein. IL 30 adj
yised.
158f-Bradford agt, National BENEFIT AS
ISOLATION: argument commenced by Mr..
John Ridout for appellant. continued by
Mr.. j. Dawson williams and A. A. Birney
for appellee, and concluded by Mr.. John
Ridout for appellant.
I56a-Rheam ct al agt. Martin; argument
commenced by Mr.. Wharton b. Lester for
appellants and continued by Mr.. J. A.
Burkart for appellee.
1601-Wetmore agt. KarrIck; Judgment
affirmed with costs. opinion per curtain.
-. District Supreme Court.
EQUITY COURT NO. 1-Justice Anderson.
Dorsey agt. Meloy; substitution OF trustee
ordered; compliments solicitors, Birney &
Woodland.
Lampkin agt Lampkin; rule to show
cause; compliments solicitors ]. f..
Scaggs and John b. Laskey
Leesnitxer agt. National Union; restrain
ing order. returnable October 20. 1906; conn
plainant's solicitor, Edmund Burke.
EQUITY COURT NO. 2-Justice STAFFORD
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report of the nominating committee. He
hoped politics would be kept out of the
| convention, he added, and he merely
Having accomplished this purpose by the
| nominating speech he withdrew the nomi-
nation.
President Swinney stated that he agreed
with Mr.. Sprague and thought hihspeech
| was very much in order
There must be no politics IN this con-
| vention,' the president declared.
The speeches of both President Swinney
| and Mr.. Sprague were greeted with ap-
plause. The reading of the list Of nominees
was then continued. and the secretary was
authorized to cast the unanimous vote OF
! the association for the entire ticket
President-Elect Introduced.
Mr.. John L. Hamilton, the president-elect.
was then called to the stage by President
Swinney Mr.. swinney said the American
Bankers Association has been fortunate to
secure the services of so able president.
He declared that the Office Of president
goes only TO the bankers in large cities,
while the Bankers of small towns constitute
more than half the membership of the asso-
citation
Mr. Hamilton was then pre.sssted with
the gavel and badge of office. He made a
short speech. in which he spoke of the i'm
portance of the association, and thanked
the members for the honor done him.
President Hamilton then installed Vice
President Whitson in Office. Mr.. Whitson
thanked the association foF~the honor OF
the election.
Eulogy Of Mr.. Swinney.
Mr.. Walker Hill of st. Louis was then
recognized. Mr.. Hill made a short speech
eulogizing ex-President Swinney. He de-
| clared that the administration of Mr.. Swim
ney has been the most successful in the
history of the Bankers Association He said
he could not ask Mr. Swinney to take the
cake but would ask him to take the bowl.
presenting him with handsome silver.
punch bowl, on behalf of the members of
the association. Mr.. Swinney was visibly
affected by the incident, but made a brief
reply.
A resolution providing for the appoint
ment of legislative committee of five
members was then called up and adopted.
Mr. Russell of Detroit, in short speech
| IN which he paid high tribute to Secretary
James r.. Branche. and on behalf of the
association he presented him with silver
punch bowl. as token of esteem on the
tenth Anniversary of his selection as secre-
fary of the association. Mr. Branch made
an address of thanks in which he referred
10 the work of the association and its
growth.
A resolution of thanks to the newspapers
of Washington was unanimously adopted
and the convention adjourned sine die at
1:15 o'clock.
Automobile Procession.
The largest automobile procession ever
In Washington city was given today to the
visiting bankers by the United States Realty
Company. The whole party was photo
graphed in front of the Willard Hotel as
they started to the property of the United
States Realty Company and a panoramic
view of the city taken from "Randle
Highlands" with the bankers in the fore
ground. number of bankers invested
with the United States Realty Company.