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The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Bankers Care Little
Who Succeeds Shaw

An interesting phase of the conven-
ton OF the American Bankers Aeen-i.-
tion Is the absolute lack Of Ill express
ed preference, on the part of the mem
oers, for a successor to Secretary Ct The
members may have some feeling on the
subject. but II is certain that the great
mass of the association doesn't care :,
rap"
1t is well known that Secra.i-y Shaw
will retire in February and il mas len
currently assumed that Postmaster Cen
eral Cortelyou Will be named in his
stead. While this assumption seems 10
be an assumption merely, 1t is believed
as readily as If the President had even
sent the nomination to the Senate.
The members of the association look
at the matter In the same light. When
one OF them is asked who Will succeed
secretary SHAW, with an EXPRESSION q
surprise he will reply:
why, understand the President wos
gong 10 name MIR. Cortelyou," says the
member Then he looks at the question:
er as II the latter had CHALLENGED .i,ue
writ ~ "Sis
Probably it is going to be Mr.. Cortel-
YOU Ii Is certain the President hikes
ana trusts to the hilt his former cam
kalgn manager and present Postmaster
General, and IL is equally certn:u that
the selection of Mr.. Cortelyou will give
seneral satisfaction. There will De no
complaint from the financial. mt srest:;
But the curious thing is the essential
indifference Of the members CT the as-
ISOLATION on the whole question. III they
care. they are rarely successful in ct,n-
cealing their emotions.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
DIED AS FIANCEE OF
30 YEARS CAME TO WED

TACOMA. Wash. Oct. 1o.-with his
sweetheart OF fifty years on her way to
meet him TO be married. Judge Charles
lay. leading citizen OF Washington.
died here.
Mrs LEILA NOR. the sweetheart. was
Ho.ihed OF Judge Clay's death at Omaha.
anu Is Frustrated Fifty years ago,
men Lea Saunders was belle of
Lynchburg. and Clay prominent Young
man. the pair became engaged hui
through a misunderstanding the engage
mont was broken, and Clay left Virginia
never 10 return
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Fever Region Bankers
Had to Stay at Home

There will be one thing lacking at our
convention this year. and that will be
the presence. In large numbers, of our
Louisiana and Mississippi members"
said w. II. Rivers, proprietor of the
Elgin Bank. Elgin, Tex, and president
of the First National Bank of Thorn
dale. Tex The yellow fever has quar-
antined the bankers In Mississippi and
louisiana, and 1 doubt If those States
Will have anything. like the representa-
ten they are entitled to. / have not
met one so far. As a rule MississiDpi
ard Louisiana send large delegations
to every convention
We were fortunate in CHOOSING the
Capital City for our convention this
year. And we have found Washington
wearing her becoming fall suit.
Found Rooms Scarce.
This promises to be one of the most
successful and largest attended conven-
lion We have yet held. 1 judge from my
experience In securing hotel accommo-
dauons that the city must have an nm
usual crowd. ! went &c six hotels. IL
Guiding the best in the city, when | ar
rived"
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths were reported TO the
Health Department IN the last twenty-four
hours:
Barshansen. Eliza e. 40. 1918 c St Sc
Peach. Nettie. CO. Pomeroy ave. Anacostia
butler Elizabeth. %. 6s3 X 1T. Sc.
Du Bots. Alma s.. "a Garfield Hosp.
Gordon. Walter J.. 80. 10 Fenton St ne.
Hayre. John F.. ~. 80 9th st Sc.
Jupiter Eliza. 30. FIeedmans Hosp.
Loucks. Catherine, as $3.50 Morgan ave. NV.
Mason Beatrice j.. le 1888 WyiEe ST ne
Moran. David H. 40. OIL LIST NV.
Murphy. Martha A. 40. sos 5th st. ne.
McIntire. Martha. S. 1909 st. NV.
Sheepels. Harriet. So. % and II SITS. ne.
Home for Aged.
Thomas, William E., ], 90 y ST. Sc
Tucker, Joseph s.. 20, 3044 NJ ST nw.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10

In the course of case in an English
court the other day one of the counsel
said there were four speeds at which
motorists travelled They were (a) the
speed the policeman said; (b) the speed
the chauffeur told the ma gistrate; (c)
the speed The chauffeur told his friends
IN public house. and I'D the real
speed.-Kansas City Journal
The Washington times., 1905-10-10

tealty. Hence the new pressure for
This privilege.
II Is proposed to permit only linn
Fed percentage of banks capital to be
ent on such security. which we think
will be entirely safe"
Comptroller Has Too Much.
Another matter in whci. much inter-
Est has been taken is the proposal TO
pubstitute a sort of national banking
commission for the Comptroller of the
currency 1t is urged that the duties.
powers. and responsibilities of this of
ice are too onerous for one man. espe-
cially n political appointee. Comptroller
Ridgelys administration of the office
has been beyond criticism, but bankers
believe II would be better on general
this business.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Times New Want AID Branch.

Want advertisements and subscrip-
tons for The Evening and Sunday
Tinles will be received at regular office
rates at S. NJ. Wagner Co.'S Phar-
macy, corner of First and-H streets
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Found Rooms Scarce.
Convention Notes.

The trustees of the Corcoran Art CAL
lery will open the gallery TO the visitors
to the convention of the American
Bankers Association for a private view
OF the pictures. statuary. and other
TO 1880.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Comptroller Has Too Much.
Visiting Financiers
Mix Play With Work

A conference of the clearing houses
represented in the American Bankers
Association will DE held at the New
willard at $50 O'Clock this afternoon.
Exchange charges will be the principal
topic of discussion
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Right Time for Venture.

THE scandals revealed during the
last week which have besmirched
the names OF Americas best known
men. politicians. and nnanciers must
have shaken the confidence of the pub
lie severely. and the psychological mo-
ment for the establishing of n depart
ment Of insurance, with a special sec
rotary of insurance at the head OF IL.
has undoubtedly come.
In spite of the fierce opposition
which would naturally be raised by
wall street. President Roosevelt could
undoubtedly count on the firm sup
port of the American people. should he
take the initiative toward the estab-
fishing or Government insurance de-
partmsnt whore people anxious 10
provide for their wives and children
or for their own old age would know
that their premiums would bring them
the best returns, and where a great
percentage OF the earnings would not be
wasted on diplomatic dinners. or divert
ed into the pockets Of useless drones
and parasites
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
TRUST COMPANIES
GROW AMAZINGLY
Progress Common Topic at
Sections Meeting.
NEED GREATER SUPERVISION
Broadening Scope Brings Dangers.
Government Control Suggested-Real
Estate Department Advantages.

At 1922 this morning the first meeting
of the trust company section of the as
sociatiCn was called TO order by f. A.
Potter. president of the section, and
president OF the American Trust and
Savings Bank. OF Chicago
Prayer was offered by the Rev. Robert
NJ. Moore. OF this civ.
E. ]. Stellwagen. president of the
Union Trust Company, of Washington.
welcomed the bankers TO the Capital.
and expressed q belief that this city
should be the permanent meeting place
of the national association. Mr. StelI-
wagon said:
Il hope that among the subjects to- be
considered by our trust company sec
ton, protective laws for companies NAV
receive positive and particular consider
alton.
Temptations Arise.
In few years trust companies have
rapidly broadened the scope of their
operations, entering new fields and add
Ing new departments. with this rapid
growth In number. scope. favor, infiu-
ence and wealth, has come a correspond
ing increase In responsibilities, tempta-
tons. and dangers.
Let US by raising our standards and
favoring charter requirements and re-
strictions (perhaps along the lines of the
provision Of the national banking act).
make IT impossible for disaster, born of
carelessness. fraud or corruption, to
e~srtake trust companies"
President Potter replied on behalf Of
the visitors He paid a glowing tribute
to President Roosevelt
Referring to the proposal TO have Fed
eral incorporation OF trust companies.
he said he would not submit an opinion
on this point. but he did not want to
go on record as championing frequent
and rigid inspection of trust companies
affairs.
The committee on protective laws re-
ported that rs per cent of the trust COM
State supervision. Some States. II de.
Glars. have already adopted laws sur-
Sested by his committee.
IL. T.. Anderson. vice president of the
Mo-. then spoke on THE Beneflt Of a
heal Estate Department to a Trust
Company"
He argued that such a department
must be or value because so many big
ceals Involve the variation and hardin 2
OF real estate. and need the services of
experienced appraisers and statesmen.
Advertises Companies.
he also argued that such a depart
ment brings other business and through
signboards OF houses and lots for rent
or sale keeps the company's name con-
tinually before the public.
Edward p Perine, general manager
of the Audit Company, of New York
speaking on the Grown and Present
Status of Trust Companies in the
United States" said: THE totals are
now 1,l16 companies with resonrces
amounting TO $500 600, 900.
thirty years ago." said the speaker
there were th.rty-five trust cornpanies
with total resources of only Sf22 600 O00 .
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISa
Rite. Southern Jurisdiction OF the f;nite7
States. Mithras Lodge of PerfectIoo
will hold special meeting tuesday
october 10, 1905. at the Cathedral OF the
fite. NO. iO01 g St NV, at 7:30 O'Clock
T. m for the reception Of petitions cleo
non OF candidates. and work of degrees.
ELMER r.. SIMPSON. sd degree. Mas
tsr, JOHN n. OLCOTT. AID degree, K c
:. n. Secretary. II
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED sCOTTIsH
Kite. Southern Jurisdiction of the United
states. Evangelical Chapter of Rose
Croix will hold a stated meeting Tusa
day. October 10. 1905. at 7:30 O'Clock o n
at the Cathedral Of the Rite, No. l607 a
st. NV. Business general. f WARREN
JOHNSON. Sd degree. Master: JOHN
n. OLCOTT, I'D degree, K, e. Q. H.
Secretary. IL
THE PUBLIC AND THE MERCHANT
of the city or Washington and elsewhere
will hereby take notice that on and aftsr
this date i will not be responsible foP
any debts contracted by my wife, az
have made and will make suitable uro-
vision for her proper support
1t IA YOIrNCa
ROCHDALE MEMBERS see PAGES =
and 81 OF your trade book.
COAL COAL COI.
Q A s H PRICE
Mnite Ash Stove. Egg, Chestnut. $9H
White Ash Furnace. .S8.6o
John p. Agnew Co.. 1872 New York av.
Tel. Maine 616 oc<-7e
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
MUTUAL PAID UP
TO ESCAPE SILVER
CONTINUED from First Page.)

Europe on the steamer Bremen. Mr..
Perkins departure occasioned great
surprise.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Druggists refund money II IL fails 10 cure.
z. ". Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Need of Savings Banks.

. In his reply to the address of well
come the chairman, Col. Charles E.
Sprague, president Of the Dime Saw
ings Bank. of New York, said:
why do we need a savings bank Sec
ton. We have a purpose. Our pur-
pose is the safekeeping Of the econo-
mics of the industrial class of So
ciety- His hope is to increase his
cash balance, so that his increase will
ensure his prosperity. We set our
oniy which self-deniaI and hardship
have accumulated.
we are not bankers, but simply the
greatest depositors of national and
w. B. Ridgely. Comptroller of the
said:
1T is to the interest of the bank
depositors, and general public that the
Government should regulate and in
spect the operation of banks Banks
have no natural right to Incorporate
ana Tor the privileges accorded them
by the Government they should will
ingly submit to Government superyi-
sion and inspection" Following the
theme the speaker read an Interesting
paper on Government Supervision Of
Banks"
resolution was then offered by
byron Latimer. chairman of the exec
utlFe committee as follows:
'lnasmucn as therefis nv no law In
the District of Columbia giving any
Government official supervision over
any savings bank. IL is hereby declared
the sense of the meeting Of the saw
ings bank section of the American
Bankers Association. assembled at their
annual convention in Washington. that
such a law should be introduced in
Congress and passed at the earliest OBJ
portunity. giving such supervision pre-
ferably to the Comptroller of the Cur
rency. and the savings bank section
hereby pledges all its aid and influence
toward the passage OF such n law
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Advertises Companies.
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching PInd. Bleeding. or protr,di-r
Plies- Your druggist Will refund money n
Fhzo Ointment fails to cure you in 8 10
IL days. SOC. IL
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Germany Urges Us To Try
Government Insurance

BERLIN. Oct. 9.-German papers,
which have followed with intense in
terest every development in the life
insurance Investigations In New York
have. in the last few days. expressed
surprise that the American Govern
ment did not long ago take hold Of
the life insurance problem
1T seems clear TO everyone" a Ber-
lin paper says. today. that the sue
cess of government insurance in Amer
lea would be certain from the first
start.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
ADMIRAL SASO DEAD.
speeds OF AUTOMOBILES.

TOKYO. Oct. 10.-Admiral Saso. of the
japanese navy. is dead.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10

The White House reception TO the
members OF the American Banking As
sociation will take place tomorrow af-
terroon, from 3:3o TO 4-3o o'clock II is
expected 20 be one OF the impressive
and significant events Of the week
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Small Dinner Tonight.

At the New Willard tonight the off,
Gers and executive council OF the asso-
citation will be entertained at dinner by
she local bankers. John Joy Edison will
preside. and IL is expected that Secre-
9ry Shaw will make some informal re-
marks. There will be no set speeches.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
DIED.

LANDVOIGT--On October Q. 1905. at HIS
a. m. at the home OF his parents. 200
First street northwest. RALPH. youngest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Landvoigt. in
the tenth year Of his age II
TAYLOR-On Monday. October 9, 1905, at
4;30 p. m. JAMIE. beloved wife Of John
Taylor. in her fifty-ninth year.
Funeral private.
Baltimore papers please copy) II
SOMMER-On Monday October 9, 1905, at
l 20 p. m. at her residence. 1925 d street
northeast. MARGARET c. (nee Mork!n) be-
loved wife OF John II. Sommer, t.; the for
tieth year OF her age.
Funeral from the church OF the Holy Com
forter. Wednesday. at a m. Friends and
relations cordially invited 10 attend. 1t
THOMAS On Sunday October s. 1906 at
3:45 ,. m. WILLIAM EARL. infant son of
Charles r. and Maude NJ Thomas.
Dearest loved thou hast left Us,
We our loss most deeply feel.
But tits God who hath bereft US,
He can all our SORROWS heal.
By MAMA AND PAPA
Funeral on Wednesday, October IL. at a.
m, from parents residence. 90 y st. me-
est. Mary tMd) papers please copy.
oc9-2t
IN MEMORIAM.
McGRATH-In sad but loving renem-
brance of my devoted son. THOMAS j. Nc
GRATH. who died October 10. 1896, nine
years ago today.
Gone but not forgotten.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
SAVINGS BANKS
AND THEIR AIMS
Those of Washington Want
Supervision.
REQUEST TO GOVERNMENT
Branch of American Bankers Associa-
ton Adopts Resolutions TO
This Eject.

The savings bank section of the Amer
lean Bankers Association was late in
starting its sessions in the banquet hall
CT the Shoreham this morning.
Secretary of Treasury Leslie NJ. Shaw,
who was scheduled to deliver an in
formal address. did not arrive in the
city until shortly before the meeting
was called to order. Mr. Shaw declined
TO address this section OF the convention
because he was to speak at the banquet
tonight. He is also to address the con-
vention in the New National Theater
tomorrow and will give a reception later.
Rev. ]. NJ Schick. of Grace Reformed
Church. delivered the invocation, and
u. If. Saul, of Washington, made the
address OF welcome. Mr.. Saul said in
part:
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Phone and Wire Free.

Them as has gifts. and them as
hasn't. does without" paraphrased a
ccuntryman from Nebraska, at the New
Willard this morning
He arrived in town yesterday and
was paying the price of a ten-word tel
eeraph message to his wife.
At his elbow was a national bank
magnate using the frank which the
telegraph companies have presented the
bankers for personal and social mes
sages during the convention. The long
distance telephone company also has
given the visitors free phone service.
Thought They Saw Lawson.
A wild panic in the lobby OF the New
Willard was narrowly averted this
morning when the house detective, with
panther-like tread and eagie eye. traiicd
man from the breakfast room TO the
cigar stand. The bankers were not
afraid that pickpocket was loose In
their midst: they nnistook the house de-
tective for Thomas Lawson, of Boston.
TO whom the detective bears a striking
resemblance
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Rochester Nickeled Ware

Kettle. worth s139 10
let Nickeled Tea Kettles Spe-
lot. Nickeled Coffee Pots.
Lot. Nickeled Tea Pots
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Supervision Needed.

But there is another reason, and that
is that we have no savings bank law or
supervision in this District, but we hope
before another winter passes that Con-
gress will enact a law which will place
the savings banks of this city under
the supervision of the Comptroller OF
the Currency, as the trust companies
nave always been. and we hope at this
meeting to have your cooperation by
recommending to Congress such legisla-
ton. However. we are proud Of our
young and growing institutions, and l
am sure II uoyfind time TO visit them
you will be pleased at the results We
nave attained, but of course the most
interesting bank In Washington to you
viii no doubt be our National Treas
ury."
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Washington Savings Banks.

Il presume those delegates from the
larger cities. where the strongest saw
ings banks are located. will be surprised
TO ind that the savings banks OF Wash
ington are small institutions, but most
of the large savings banks of the coun-
try are old institutions, a great many
being more than fifty years old, while
the oldest savings bank in our city was
organized in 1881, only fourteen years
ago.
Ten years ago the total assets of
the savings banks of Washington were
less than $250C00: five years ago they
had increased to 81. 0oo. coo; and today the
total assets of the savings banks art
more than S4.0o0,00o. in the past, the
persons who would ordinarily be saw
ings bank depositors have had to place
their savings with the trust companies
ana the building associations. From the
above figures, it can be readily seen
that the age of the banks is the prin-
cipal reason they are not among Wash
ington's larger financial institutions.
The Washington times., 1905-10-10
Chinaware Reductions

Fine China Decorated Pitch 1Qc
ers- Special for tomorrow ID
o i1Oo,piese white China 81 AZ
109-piece Decorated Din ST on
ner Set S9.9S kind. .OY
Very pretty 1O0-piece Din so Or
rer Sets. 81 IS kind.
Cottage Dinner Sets of ~ S0OS
pieces; worth S3-9S, at,--- 1873
We have six Fine Royal Austrian
China Dinner Sets of l03 pieces; each
s ss s go" value on sale 1898
l2-piece Toilet Sets. s6.4sSA on
values. This sale. OS
,10-piece Toilet Sets. A.isSQ 2c
values. This saie.......O .OO
10-piece (Dutchess) Toilet Sets; pink,
green, ss and blue. SS-4s values 81 AZ
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-03
TROOPS ORDERED OUT
Governor of Texas Will Prevent the
Burning at the Stake of
Monk Gibson.

Houston Tex, Oct, 2-Governor Lam
ham tonight ordered two military com
panies from Houston to Edna. where cit-
zens threaten TO burn at the stake Monk
Gibson. the negro accused OF the murder
of the Conditt family. The searchers are
still confident of capturing the negro.
It is believed that the officers possibly
have the negro in hiding. and that the
troops have been sent to escort Monk
Gibson to Houston, where there Is mob
proof jail
Adjutant General Hulen has ordered a.
special train for himself and has gone
from Austin to take command of the
Toops.
Mr.. Beasley, the father of the muir
dered Mrs. COnditt. took the field In per-
son at the head of 200 negroes, upon
whom he believes he can rely He thinks
that ne can achieve results by having
trusted blacks with him that he would
not with white men, as the negroes living
about Edna are now very sullen and re-
fuse TO give any Information
The dogs are said to have taken Glib
sons trail several times today, but un-
successfully. rr-
longer a possibility of a burning. but It
is very probable that the negro will be
put 20 death if he il caught In the tim
Der BY any posse. These men are very
weary and sore from the long chase ana
are nor inclined to turn the negro over
10 the Officers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-03
LATE CONVENTIONS.
Mercur Citizens Believe in Short, But
Hot Campaign.

Mercur. Oct. The time for the hold
ing of the political conventions of MeT-
cur has not yet been fixed. but he senu-
ment Of the public seems 20 favor late
conventions and a short, hot campaign.
The Citizens Non-Partisan convention
will be called about the middle of October,
and the Worbingmen viii probably name
their ticket on the same day as they did
last year
On last Friday and Saturday Mercur
had one of the heaviest rain storms OF
the season, the rain falling continuously
for thirty-siX hours.
A number of people III Mercur nave or
eaniZed circle for the study OF lam
guages. During this winter they VIII
take 40 the study OF German under tho
direction OF the Rev. Ar. Lewis, pastor
of Che Methodist chUrcIfN The members
of the circle are Mrs, Glidden, the Misses
LIFT. Thayer, Clawson and Messrs. Todd,
| Barry and McCOrkle.
DR.. Barry goes TO Salt Lake City to-
dav 70 meet some friends. who are to
come in from the east. He will be gone
for two or three days.
The Sacramento Is in the market agar
| this month with a carload, OF qulcksil-
! Things seem 10 be looking up in thu
/ Opbir country as the manager OF ont
/ of the properties in that canyon was Il
Town Yesterday for the purpose OF secur
/ inc q force of ten men 10 put TO work OF
/ one of the properties there.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-03
STATE FAIR Is OPENED
AND MEETS APPROVAL
Continued From Page /

wear and. including race horses tAs-0
are about POO on the ground.
On the grounds yesterday AFTERNOON
there were ove~ iJJ mead of Jefs -N-'
short Horns, HerefoTds and Hoisteihs-
There was an equal number of aneep-
The swine exhibit represents some o.
the best blood in the pork line IN TINS
country. H. .. MantOr OF Nepni ma
fourteen Berkshire hogs none OF them
over s months old. he stated yesterday
mat they were descendants O. prize WIN
uers and that their blood was the same
hat flowed in every prize winner Al the
Nohd's fair al ST. Louis in 1901. rms >
the first time Nj. MantOr has e2hiolteu
his swine. but they have already oeen
given much notice.
Another addition 20 the livestock col
lection consists Of TWO carloads OF Jacks
and Jennios from KaysVilie They have
been monOpOliZed BY the little visitors 10
the fair their Wise-guy faces and ais
cordant bPays being the drawing cards
The poultry exhinit is housed this year
where the fruit exhibit has been hereto
fore made The GOODS and floors are
scrupulously clean. fact at once noticed
and appreciated by visitors. American
and imported breeds arc represented lT
force. In this building also. arc 10 90
found Belgian haTes. white mice ana pig
cons. Several brand OF the Incubator thf
S5pD-rnother OF many q chick. are 10 b5
found in the poultry building.