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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
THREE MEMPHIS
BANKS SUSPENDED
Merchants Trust Co., American
Savings Bank & Trust Co., and
Merchants Savings Bank.
WAS CAUSED BY OVER LOANS.
The Suspension of the Institutions Re.
suited In Little Excitement in III
nancial Circles.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 27.-rhree lnsti-
tutions failed to open their doors for
business today The Merchants Trust
company, with capital stock Of $780,
600, the American Savings Bank &
Trust company. and the Mechanics
Savings bank, smaller institutions al
lied with the first named concern, have
gone into liquidation.
The following notice was posted on
the doors OF the Merchants Trust COM
pany;
This bank Is closed by order OF the
board OF directors and will go into
liquidation.
Isigned) FEL1X T. POPE.
President"
Another notice reads:
This bank has gone into Liquidation.
John p. Edmondson has been appointed
receiver.
The cause OF the suspension OF the
Merchants Trust company Is said to
have been over-loans on discounts. one
OF the directors said 10 a representa-
tive OF the Associated Press that the
would pay dollar for dollar.
When the officers of the Merchants
Trust company decided TO suspend bus
inesss Chancellor Helskell was asked
TO appoint receiver for the Institution
and named John p. gdmondson a
Memphis lawyer.
The Merchants Trust company re-
Gently absorbed the Memphis National
bank and, II is stated, owns the con-
trolling stock OF the American Savings
Bank 4 Trust company The latter in
stltution has practically absorbed the
Mechanics Savings bank,
The suspension Of the three institu-
lions caused little excitement In nnan-
cial circles.
II was later learned that the Ameri-
can Savings Bank & Trust company
had actually absorbed the Mechanics
Savings bank several days ago
It was stated today that the suspen-
sion OF this institution Is only tenn
porary, and that its affairs are In good
shape. Officers say that the suspension
was decided upon because they feared
run when the doors were opened this
morning. the public generally being
aware OF the banks relation 70 the
Merchants Trust company
A. the latter institution II was an
nouuced that a thorough re-organiza-
ton would be made and hope was ex-
pressed that the company would again
open It's doors for business in short
time
A condensed statement Of the con-
dillon OF the Merchants Trust company
at the close OF business Dec, &C. was
given out as follows;
Total assets, ss,65,055: Indebtedness or
u a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
Conservative and Best Informed
Foreigners in Pekln Express
Apprehension.
CRY IS, "CHINA FOR CHlNESE"'
Boycott Followed by Discussion
0f.the Country's Wrongs at
Strangers Hands.
Japans Victory Has Encouraged the
People TO Believe They Could be
Equally Successful.

Pekm Dee 25.--The conservative and
best informed foreigners agree in ex-
pressing apprehension at the constantly
growing irritation of the Chinese
against foreigners which for nine
months has been gradually spreading
through the country.
China for the Chinese" summarizes
the objects OF the movement. among
the chief promoters Of which are male
students educated abroad and new
newspapers conducted by Chinese who
have been educated in America and Eu-
rope. These papers are beginning 10
gain great influence. The anti-Ameri-
can boycott has been fOllowd by a dis
cussion Of Chlnas wrongs at the hands
of foreigners generally and a determine
alton to redress them. The hostility
shown against Americans has spread
TO all foreigners. The Chinese are
pleased at the result Of the boycott IN
producing conciliatorY orders from
President Roosevelt. but the boycott IS
nowise ended and 1t is asserted here,
continues seriously TO affect American
trade in the Canton and Yangtse re-
gions. The Chinese are so satisfied
with the movement that they are talk
ing OF the boycott as a permanent
weapon for the national armory. The
newspapers advocate the boycott OF In
dian opium because OF the action OF
the British assessor of the mixed court
at Shanghai In ordering the imprlson
ment OF Chinese women in the munlci-
pal Jail instead of in the Chinese pris-
on which caused the recent disturbance
there.
One result of the present movement
In to discourage concession hunting.
The government has adopted Il policy OF
Chinese control OF railroads, mines aud
similar enterprises, refuses to grant
new concessions and IL trying to regain
or annul several concessions previously
granted. While many foreigners sym
pathize with the object of the agitation
they realize the danger OF inilammatory
speeches aud articles In the newspapers
leading 10 mob uprlsings like that at
Shanghai and the recent massacre OF
American missionaries at Lienchau.
Regarding the Shanghai incident,
the ministers OF the powers have prac-
tically decided that the municipal off,
GERS exceeded their rights under the
treaties and will direct them to recede
from their position. There Is no doubt
that the aggressive spirit of the Chi
nese has been decidedly Increased by
the late war and the successful maneu-
Vers Of the Chinese northern army in
October, Japan's victory has encour-
aged the Chinese to believe that they
could be equally successful. Foreign
crs living In cities whore the goyern-
ment is strong are assured of protec-
ton. but the danger Of the present sit
uation lies in possible friction between
foreigners and Chinese where the ON
Gals are weak or Indifferent, leading 10
further outbreaks. The proposed With
drawals Of the remaining international
troops from China In the spring has
been meeting with opposition since the
Shanghai riots.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
GREEK EDITOR HERE.

Spyridon Nioolopulos, associate edl-
tor of the Akropolis. the leading news
paper published In Athens. Greece, is
registered at the Kenyon and is spend
ing few days in this city studying the
conditions OF his fellow countrymen
here. Mr. Nicoopulos Is sending a
weekly letter Of his observations to his
paper During his stay In his city he
is being shown the sights by Mr.. Kklirls
and other leading members Of the local
Greek colony.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
BANKrRs' LuE INSURANCE GO.

New York, Dec. 27.-Durlng tile testl-
mony OF Howard IS Stokes. third vice
president Of the Bankers Life Insur-
ance company OF the city OF New York
before the legislative investigating
committee on Thursday last, Mr. Stokes
enormously quoted 10 the effect that
the company's expenses exceeded its
premium income Mr.. stokes said to-
dag that the company during 1894 re-
celyed Sis5 COZ from premiums ana that
lis expenses were $3.50. 600 CT the ball
ance nearly Ss60.000 Was paid 10 policy
holders and se20O0O was added b. thu
ccmpanya assets.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
BOURKE COCHRAN SICK MAN.

Naw York, Dec % 1t become known
last night says the Herald today. that
w. BouTke Cochran had been III for 10
days At the Waldorf Astoria and that
his condition IL such that his physi.
clans have advised him 10 go to ART
IONA in the hope Of regaining his
health
Ten days ago MIR. Cochran took a
suite at the Waldorf and called a
physician, It was said then that he
had a severe cold. but would be out in
day or two. He did not recover as
rapidly as had been expected and was
threatened with pneumonia. His con-
dition was such that business engage
ments had To be cancelled.
From several of his Intimate friends
It Was learned that his condition is now
of such a character that II Is thought
imprudent for him to remain longer in
this climate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
ADMIRAL CHESTER RETURNS.

Washington. Dec. 27.--Rear Admiral
c. NJ. Chester. the superintendent Of
the naval observatory. who went to the
Mediterranean last summer as the rep
resentative of the observatory TO witt
ness the August eclipse OF the sun. re-
turned to Washington last night. He
said that while many good photographs
OF the eclipse had been obtained. the
observation OF the eclipse VIII not be
known until these photographs are
thoroughly studied. II will be two or
three months before much can be
known about what discoveries have
been made, said the admiral. and II
Will be several years before the full re-
suits can be published.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
TWO EXECUTIVES CONFER.
Mayor Morris Invited Niayor-Eicct
Thompson for Heart to Heart Talk.

consultation was Acid in his Office
this morning between himself and May
or-elect Ezra Thompson. The visit of tho
mayor-elect was quite an extended one
and during the same matters pertaining
TO public improvements In the city were
considered at length.
Mayor Morris was particularly de-
sirous that his successor should have
explained to him the various details OF
the present administration with regard
10 all of the big public improvements
that have been launched. He also as
tured Mayor Thompson that he will be
ready at any time to make any explain
atlon OF matters not understood and to
offer any assistance that might be
necessary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27

developed In Indiana, several states.
notably Arkansas. introduced similar
measures, all of which were defeated.
AT the capital OF every state we
have either retained representatives OF
the companies or IN cooperation with
some one who has retained representa-
tives duly influential. II has been found
advisable ms the result OF experience. TO
avoid as far as possible any exact pub
lie conclusion as " who represents us.
The known presence of corporation
representative at legislative halls is
the signal for renewed vigor In the
attacks OF blackmallers and cranks and
unfortunately members OF the legisla-
tive bodies are frequently deaf 10 rea-
sonlng where a non-voting or corporate
interest Is at stake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
CHAs. T. YERKEs NEAR DEATH

New York. Dec. 27--Charles T. YER
kes. street railway fnancicr and con-
structor OF the London underground
railways, was so close 20 his death last
night. just before midnight. that con-
sulation Of physicians was hurrledly
called at his bedside and all the menu
bers OF his family gathered In his rooms
in the Waldorf Astoria. says today's
Herald.
Dangerously III for several weeks.
Mr.. Yerkes suffered two days ago a
turn very much for the worse His dis
ease, which is very painful. began to
attack the heart. The patient failed
rapidly and last night became uncon-
scious. Though insensIble to all sounds
and unable to speak, his agony was
extreme and greatly affected his wife,
son and daughter. who had been hastily
summoned
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
BURGLARS ARRAIGNED.
One Valves Hearing and is Held
Other Case Goes Over.

w. f. German and Ed r.. Joseph, the
men arrested several days ago on two
counts OF burglary. We're arraigned be-
fore Judge c. u. Diehl this morning.
The former waived his preliminary
hearing and was held to answer to the
district court.
Joseph did not plead and asked that
his case go over until Jan. 5. The Or
der was made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
CHRISTMAS 0PERETTA.

The Unitarian Sunday school Will
give a Christmas entertainment tomor-
row evening in Unity hall, when n
Christmas operetta entitled Under
the Greenwood Tree" will be given. The
children taking part will be Charlotte
Perkes, Beth Larson, Bernice Singleton,
Hall Meakin, Robert Meakin Sarah
Perks Marion Orr Jean McInness,
Mary Walton, Margaret Taylor. War
rem Keate. Samuel Cline. Other partl-
cIpants in the evenings program VIII
be Robert Hayes, Wallace Bourne. Ray
mond link, Dale Smith, Edna Walton.
Guy Singleton. There VIII be Christ
mas tree and dancing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
OUTLOOK AMBIGUOUS.

Odessa. Dee 21.--The actual outlook
Is difficult to describe, now that the
train service Is cut OF beyond Elmer
inka St. Petersburg and Moscow and
the frontiers are isolated. The post
and telegraph departments are working
again, but II is quite uncertain how
long they will continue in operation
since fresh strikes are declared daily
and a general strike Is expected every
moment. However, popular sentiment
here Is for a speedy hniib Of the disor-
ders and street Disturbances win be
promptly ended by the military. Al
ready fewer rowdies are met with and
apart from the serious tension the city
has entirely resumed it's normal as
pect.
The peasants of the Kherson district
are now quiet IA the military sent there
had orders to shoot marauders.
The exodus from ODESSA still contin-
ues. Most of the families of the foreign
residents have already left and the
consuls have made arrangements for
ships 10 take the remainder If such u
step becomes necessary, Business is at
a standSil.
At the moment Of sending this dis
patch the revolutionary party is eta
deavorng to close the banks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
MILLIONS WANTED FOR
NEW YORK CANALS.

Albany. y y. Dee. ?5,-Forty millions
will be asked Of the coming legislature
for work ON the thNusandn ton barge cam
al during 1906. according 10 the second an.
nual report Of State Engineer and Sur.
veyor Henry A. Van Altyne. forecast
of which was made public today The
bardge canal project and state road i'm
provement are the subjects discussed IN
the report.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27

die while In the custody and care OF
the Institution the expense for inter-
ment would also devoive upon the state.
You are also further advised that when
an INDECENT insane person is admitted
10 the State Mental hospital the state
becomes liable for the care and main
tenance OF such Insane person. and for
the burial expenses OF such INDECENT in
sane person dying In the State Mental
hospital unless the body is taken by
some relative or friend OF such person.
You are therefore advised in accord
ance with foregoing views.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
JEFFRlES WILL IGNORE
O'BRlEN'S CHALLENGE,

Los Angeles, CAL. Dec %l,--James J.
Jeifries announces that he will pay no at
tentlon TO the Challenge OF philadelphia
Jack" O'Brien to fight him for me heaFS-
weight championship OF the world.
II have retired for good and shall pay
no attention to challenges from anybody
said Jeffres.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
BUFFET BURGLARIzED.

Some time last night the buffet of the
Y. NJ. c. a. was broken into by a bur-
glar who made or with So In cash,
which he took from the cash TIL. En-
trance was made by the thief forcing
open "A rear window. The matter was
reported to the police and they are
working on the case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
REV0LvERS FOR ARMY.
War Department Wants Weapon With
Greater Stopping Power.

Washington, Dec. 97.-The ordnance
bureau Of the war department has in
contemplation a competitive contest for
new models of a revolver for the use
In the United States army. What IL
desired by the department Is weapon
possessed of greater stopping power
than the revolver now in use in the
army. IL Is expected that a weapon
OF large oaliber and possibly OF diff
ferent type from that now in use will
be tested.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
IDAHO P0sTMAsTERs.
lsnecial 10 the oNaws."l

Especial to the "News')
washington. d. C.. Dec. 9.--Idaho
postmasters appointed:
Paterson, Lerlhi county, Lille ".
Kirkpatrick, vice 3. II. Drake. re-
moved, Sunny Doll. Fremont county.
Ella Young. yles Frederick II. winter
resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
DISTURBANCES IN SAN
DOMINGO CONTINUE

Washington Dec. 1.-THE state de-
partment today received by cable from
san Domingo advices which throw
much needed light on the revolutionary
disturbances reported from there yes
terday. These were to the effect that
the diplomatic corps had been notified
by the Dominican minister for foreign
affairs, Gen. TeJera, that the president
(MOrales) having abandoned the cap-
tai, leaving the government without
an acting head, the cabinet had called
upon the vice president Gen. Caceres)
to take charge pending the temporary
failure Of Morales TO exercise his func-
tions. The city of Santo Domingo was
quiet and the cabinet officers were cX-
ercising their functions without inter-
ruption.
President Morales was reported to be
at Jalma, 10 or IL miles from the capl.
tai, among band OF revolutonists
who were lighting there.
II was reported that the new COVER
nor appointed by the cabinet 10 replace
Gov. Perez, wko was dismissed by
decree. had been peacefully installed az
Puerto Plata. Yesterdays advices were
20 the effect that Perez had barricadcd
the lNNIl, anu was dtluA w lfsloN INV
cabinet. with the expectation that he
would be joined by Morales. Caceres is
understood TO be AT Puerto Plata, AMI
as the Clyde line steamer Cherokee,
with Capt. Cotton, the controller OF
customs aboard, Is due 10 touch at
that port today, n Is understood that he
VIII take passage Immediately for san
90 Domingo city. almost two days dis
tant, As the situation Is understood
here there has been no actual change
in the dominant party in santo Domin-
go as the result of Morales abandon
ment The fact is the party known
as Horncia, OF which Gen. Caceres, the
vicepresident is the principal figure has
all along controlled the cabinet and this
cabinet In turn. owing 20 the peculiar
nv OF the Dominican constitution, has
completely dominated the presidential
Office As Morales was ambitious to
conduct his own government ne fell
under suspicion OF disloyalty 20 his
party, and also was suspected OF In
tending 10 join the opposition. or Jim.
inez party. Finding himself without
power because the cabinet controlled
the party, Morales anticipated removal
by the party leaders and fled TO the
reyolutlonists with the Intention OF Sc
curing q sufficient force to re-enter the
capital and drive out his enemies,
MORALES REPORTED SHOT.
Washington. Dee. 27.-Tne navy de-
partment has received cablegram
from Commander Chambers OF the
Nashville dated az Puerto Plata last
night stating that he had been in
formed from a government source that
President Morales had been shot and
seriously wounded.
GUNBOAT SENT.
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70 BE consul An CALLAo.

Washington, Dec, 21.---E. r. McJim-
sey. OF St. Joseph Mo-, has been select
cd to bc American consul at Callao,
Peru, the post vacated by Mr.. Got.
schalk. promoted to be consul general
To Mexico.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
sEcY. smAw Co.'s TO cnIcAGo.

Washington. Dec. 27,--SecE OF the
Treasury Shaw has gone to Chicago on
private business. He Is not expected to
return lore until next sunday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27

warfare with the revolutionsts, who
are seeking refuge on the roofs OK
houses and In the narrow thorough
fares.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27
GrNBoAr SENT

Washington. Dec. 21--rhe guuboat
Paducah left Norfolk today FOR Monte
Chrlti The navy department has ad-
Vised Rear Admiral Bradford ~ her
departure and thar she will be at his
disposal as soon as she arrives I'M Do
minican waters. The Paducah Is a sis
ter ship to the Dubuque and viii be III.
tached to the squadron guarding Amer
lean interests in the West Indies
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-27

Washington. Dec. 21.--The navy de-
partment has received cabegram
from Commander Chambers OF the
Nashville dated az Puerto Plata last
night stating that he had been in
formed from a government source that
President Morales had been shot and
+. rlnmalN. AnnmnInl
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-06
AT new ORLEANS

The weather was cloudy and the card
OF commonplace construction yesterday ar
New Orleans. The handicap was filed
by condition race at one mile and 90
yards
Mr. Fitzgerald was unfortunate in chas-
ing the field away from the post In the
first race. Halcyon DAYS was left and
an extreme outsider in the betting. got
away flying. and. leading all the way,
won, ridden out by length, from Green
Gown. which was near throughout.
Frank Kelleys gelding Lineal with 4 20
about HIM, won the second event by n
length from Light Note after another
struggling start Captain Browns filly
Ascot Belle took kindly TO the going that
was becoming slippery in the third, and
won by three-quarters OF a length from
Kittie Platt.
The rumor was diligently circulated that
Monte could not run in the mud. and
under cover OF II his people got Z to 2
about him I'm the first half OF the mile and
20 yards condition race. II Monte likes
this kind OF mud ne must be a fying
machine. Jockey Nicol had TO swing TO
keep MIN In sight or his field in the
last quarter. and he won by four lengths
from Pawtucket. which held little over his
former stable companion, No Trumper.
Wellesley made the running 10 the
stretch in the fifth. where Lady Char
lotte went 10 the front and won easily
by five lengths from Mint Bed. which
beat Noweta head.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-06
CREDITORS
May RUN
DAVIS Mill

The financial tanRIe Of the Davis mill
corporation at Fall River is the chief mat
ter OF gossip In and about the Spindle
city. A pessimistic view OF the sltua-
tion is generally taken. the majority OF
those having money invested in the con-
cern considering 1t as good as lost.
Flagrant mismanagement OF funds is
apparent on every hand in connection
with the wrecked finances Of the mill.
The interesting statement that Of the
$500. 900 bond issue. secured by mortgage
TO the Inrustrial Trust company OF Prov
idence. about 100000 was distributed
among creditors as security for loans
they held. has created quite a stir
A plan by which the largest outside
creditors shall pay In new capital. carry
the mill through its present difficulty. ac-
complish a reorganization and continue
the mill tn operation is receiving much
attention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-06
SPEEDING AGAIN YESTERDAY

Yesterday afternoon the horsemen OF
the city had another opportunity for Joy
in the favorite sport OF the winter and
won't out to the speedway in small droves
During the morning there was a hope
revived OF having a course cleared on the
driveway in Roger williams Park but
that idea was abandoned and the sports
mon turned their attention TO the familiar
spot.
About o'clock in the afternoon there
wac a fair sized crowd out and later on
in the afternoon there was enough ex-
element to please the most r. stidious.
There was but little speeding. the snow
being soft as yet The large number who
were out. however. served 10 wear the
snow down though the snow falling this
morning will spoil the sport for today.
Secretary Parker OF the Driving club
had n gang OF men on the road with
drags levelling the snow on the stretch
putting IL IN condition for the fun. The
road was not fixed 80 that there was step
ping on the level stretch yesterday. but
up until dark the force or men were at
work
Another advantageous feature Of the
level stretch on the top OF the hill Is that
Il will give q longer stretch 10 race over.
and one will be much better able 20
Judge az to the ability of horse. The
lower stretch was only a short distance
and the horses would not much more than
Get under way before they would have 90
be pulled up. because OF the crowd OF
spectators at the watering trough.