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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
DYNAMITE EXPRESS CAR.
Northern Pacific West Bound Limit
ed Held Up at Hillside, Wash.


Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 1S.-The North
ern Pacific west-bound North Coast
Limited train was held up Saturday
night near Hillside, and the express
car was dynanited. TIE robbers, 1t Is
reported, secured the contents Of the
safe and escaped. The amount is not
known.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
THREE CHICAGO BANKS
FORCED TO THE WALL
Chicago National, Equitable Trust and Home
Savings Banks Fail For
Tremendous Sum
CREDITORS WILL RECEIVE THEIR MONEY

Total Liabilities Are Estimated at Twenysix Million Dollars
and Resources Six Million Dollars OF the
Banks Clearing House Association Guarantee to Make up
the OF the Failure Causes Great
Excitement FURRY in Stock Market--Run Started ON
81 Savings Bank-An Depositors Being Paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
Ridqely Explain. TO Shaw.

Washington, Dec. Secretary
Shaw received the following telegraph
ic report from Comptroller Ridgely,
Chicago, In reference to the failure OF
the banks this morning. "Clearing
house guaranteed payment of all l1a-
btities of three banks which will
aiquidate and pay everything in full.
Officers and directors will resign and
be replaced by clearing house COM
mittee and Examiner Boswort1h, who
will run the banks and conduct the
liquidation. This should relieve the
situation and prevent further trouble
here or elsewhere
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
Bedford National Bank Open.

Bedford, Ind, Dec. 1S.-The Bed
ford National bank, Of which John r.
Walsh, of Chicago, is president, is do
ing business as usual today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18

veyed to the people by extra editions
of the morning papers, Two hours be-
fore the time for opening the bank
large crowds were gathered in front
of rhe Chicago National and Home
Savings, waiting for the doors to open
50 they might withdraw their funds.
Run Started.
Inside the banks ample provision had
been made for the impending run.
money was laid out in large piles
and additional clerks stationed at the
paying windows, and arrangements
were made in other parts of the banks
to pay out money as fast as it was
called for. Vice President Blount, Of
the Chicago National; announced that
all demands would be paid as fast as
made at both institutions. The Home
Savings had the right, under the state
law, to demand sixty days notice of
withdrawal from all depositors, but it
was decided not to invoke this rule.
John r. Walsh kept to home this
morning and declined to see anybody.
He has not been we'll for a number of
days.
Excitement Subsiding.
the two banks had largely subsided
by II o'clock. There was no crowd
around the Chicago National The Of
fees Of the Home Savings are in the
same building as the Chicago National
and here line of depositors formed
reaching out to Monroe street and
fifty feet west to the corner of La
Sale. A large detail of policemen was
in evidence, and assurances of those
who had received their money, that
the officials of the bank declared ev-
erybody would be paid, allayed all ex-
citement. All claims were paid as
quickly as pass books were presented.
In the Chicago National there was
no outward evidence Of run, altho
money was being drawn out with
great rapidity. Many business men
who called were told checks for the
amount of their balances would be ac-
cepted as deposits at other banks, and
they departed without drawing out
the actual currency. Small depositors
asked for their money, and in every
instance it was paid to them. At 9TH
er banks there was no apparent excite
,nent and no evidence Of a run upon
any of them.
I Charles g Dawes, former comptroller
Of currency, now president Of the Cen
trail Trust and Savings Bank, declared
there was absolutely no danger Of any
other Chicago bapk being involved,
nor is there any bank in financial diff
ficulty.
Comptroller Ridgely in a statement
issued at noon today, says the Chi
cago National has not failed or closed
its doors The bank is embarrassed by
investment of large amount Of it's
assets in unavailable securities, but
other Chicago banks have guaranteed
payment of all claims against the Chi
cago National. He says the latter will
meet all obligations and pay every
dollar Immediately.
Chicago, Dec. 1S.-Mr. and Mrs.
Walsh have turned over to the officials
of the clearing house all Of their prop
erty.
Ridsely Explains TO Shaw.
Washington, Dec. 1S.-Secretary
Shaw received the following telepraph.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
Observation-Disclosures.

Fair and fearless, high class and en-
tertaining, the best obtainable CON-
stitute the mental pabuIum set out
to make the 8-column T.-R. a good
paper for home reading.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18
Public Surprised.

The news Of the difficulties sur-
rounding the banks came as trenen-
dous surprise to the public. The first
information Of any trouble was eors-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1905-12-18

Observation-Disclosures
Are the three news departments in
which the T.-R. excels all other
newspapers in its field-lt contains
comprehensive news not diluted
with tirssome detail and segregated
from local happenings.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
"'Lest We Forget"

It is reported that Mir. Heber either has, already, or will soon arrive in Los Angeles, from his eastern trip. Mr. Heber comes direct from Washington where he has been unsuccessfully en- deavoring to sell his irrigation property to the government.
 With the expectation that negotia- tions may again be opened between himself and the Imperial Valley Water Users Association, we herewith append the offer made him by the negotiating committee of that organization and published in the Imperial PRESS July 23, 1904.
 To the California Development Com
 pany and La Sociedad de Yrrigacion
 y Terrenos de la Baja California,
 (Sociedad Anonima,) 224 Stowell
 Building, Los Angeles, Cal Gentlemen:
 Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors of the Imperial Valley Water Users Association and subject to the United States government fur nishing the money to make this offer good, we hereby offer to the California Development Company and to it's Mex ican Company above named, the sum of One Million. Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars for all of their prop erty and assets of every kind and char acter, including lands, water, water rights, franchises, easements, concess- ions and moneyed or other obligations in their favor or owned by them, in-
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

cluding all notes and mortgages held by them or either of them. Our Asso- citation to accept such property subject to the indebtedness to the California Development Company and it's Mexican Company, both floating and bonded, except that such Companies shall. out of the said $l ,25O, ,OOO, pay not less than $250,000 in discharge of all existing date.
 It is intended, however, that all town sites and other lands Tn California in the Imperial Valley, owned by the Call ifornia Development Company (and in nowise necessary or useful for rights of way, for canal purposes or for head quarters purposes) shall be retained by the California Development Company. This offer good until July 26, 1904.
 Respectfully yours.
 l. w. GLEASON
 C. $. LOMBARD
 R. E. WILLs. Negotiating Committee of Imperial Valley Water Users Association.
 Nothing has happened since this offer was made which would justify an in- crease in the price therein named, while q great many things have tran- spired to depreciate the California De- Company's property. We are not prepared to say that we believe this price should again be offered by the Water Users Association but we do hope that in any deal that may be put through, the farmers who suffered such heavy damages from the Califor- mia Development Company's failure to deliver water, should be reimbursed, and that at least $25O, 900 be set aside tor that purpose.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

The band boys are making excellent progress under the direction of Prof Allan Parkinson, and will give concert Thursday evening. The program ap- pears in another column.
 Geo. w. Thing, E.. F.. Forester, Ed Ingram and Eugene Ingram of Imperial arrived the first of the week and are looking over the resources here with a view of engaging in business.-Yuma Sun.
 w. E. Marvin, chairman of the board of supervisors of Yuma County, Ariz., was in the city this week. Mir. Marvin is in the real estate, abstract and insur- ance business in Yuma He reports ness since construction on the govern ment works has begun.
 Wm. DeLegrO and wife left last Sun day afternoon for Yuma after about a months stay in Imperial. During their visit they gave two concerts, and played at many private musicals, and their ex- cellent music was greatly appreciated by all. Prof. DeLegro is composer, as well as a musician, and his compositions will no doubt meet with much success as soon as they are known to the music loving world. Prof. DeLegro represents the Pacific Music Company, and sold number of piano's here.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
A Fine Entertainment

Last Tuesday evening an elocutIo onary and musical entertainment was given under the auspices of the Christian church at the Bracket hall, which was undoubtedly the best ever held in Inn perial.
 The people taking part in the enter tainment all belonged to Imperial ex- cept Mrs. Grace Powers-Srack, who is a resident of Heber; and we might truth fully add that the performers could easily travel in the professional class.
 The hall was crowded to the doors and for pioneer city it was as intelli- gent an audience as the writer ever saw
 The elocutionary part of the program was frst-class. Mrs. Grace Powers Srack has the faculty of holding the crowd spell bound and could play with one's imagination at will.
 Among the musical part of the pro gram were the following: A piano solo by Mrs. Shepherd; violin solos, Messrs. Ellis and Parkinson; vocal duet by Mrs. Thing and pr. Bold; cornet sob by Mir. Parkinson, and d trio by Mrs. Shepherd- - piano; Mir. Parkinson, cornet; and Mr.. Ellis, violin
 We would like to give all who took d psrt special mention, but space forbids. It was simply good two hours of solid enjoyment.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
Cured LumbagO

A. B. Canman, Chicago, writes March 4, 1903: "Having been troubled with lumbago at different times and tried one physician after another; then diff ferent ointments and linaments, gave it up altogether. So I tried once more, and got bottle of Ballard's Snow Lin ament, which gave me almost instant relief can cheerfully recommend it, and will add my name to your list of former sufferers" 25c, soc and $l.OO.
 For sale by Imperial Drug Go. Dr, P, s. Anderson Propr. Phone 7e
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
WiIber CIark'S New Store

Wilber Clark, of Imperial, is building g store here, which fact is of great value to Calexico, for he has been one of the most popular business men of Imperial and the prospective removal of his field of operations hither speaks volumes for the superior business attraction of this place. His former business in Imperial was large hard ware and plumbing business, lately sold to A. l.. Hill. His new store building here is 25x7O feet, on the north side of Second between Paulin and Rock wood, , and will be presumably devoted to the same lines.-ChrOnicle
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
ADVERTISEMENTS
 line each insertion.
5 cents a line each insertion.

FOREST RESERVE LAND SCRIP for locating lands and acquiring i'm mediate title. Forty, eighty and l60 acre pieces. Prompt delivery. Write for prices. G. l.. Brooks, AlbuQuer- que, N. M. "Jan 7-28
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

W. ANTED-Man and wife (without chil- dren) on ranch. Man must under stand farm work and handling horses and wife do house work and cooking. Location of farm two miles north and two miles east of Calexico. Address N. w. Hilton, box 36 Calexico, Cal.
 jan 2l-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
Holton-lnterurban Railway.

Trains leave Imperial daily, a. m. Arrive Holtville 9:35 a. m. Leave HOltville daily, 1:30 p. I'll. Arrive Imperial 2:05 p. I'll.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
IMPERIAL
Train Time.

Leave for Old Beach 4:27 a. m, and 4:l0 p. III. Due to arrive from Old Beach 7:55 a. m., and SOS D. m.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR RENT-Store room 20 \ 30 feet; West 8th St. Inquire of Salisbury Realty Go. or Miller's Drug Store.
 jan l4-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28


 nov. 19-tf. Fresh stock of candies at the Model, opposite Bank.
 Get your grape cuttings at Marek's. Now don't wait.
 R. Malone of Brawley was seen on our streets Monday.
 Judge F. G. Havens spent few days ill Yuma this week.
 w. w. Masten was on the sick list a few days the past week.
 Wm. Allen of Holtville was pleasant caller at the PRESS office Tuesday. Q Mir. and Mrs. E. R.. Forrest of Holt vile were shopping in this city Tuesday. Stevenson Bros. Company have full page ad in the PRESS this week, don't fail to read it.
 The PRESS will be thankful for per- sonals or news items. Write them out or tell them to CulCOf.
 E. L. Wales took up his residence at Pelican lake west of Imperial last week where he will farm his tract of land. John Hardy, brother of w. V. Hardy, who is we'll known to people of Imperial Valley, is visiting here this week. E. E. Forester of Imperial purchased and shipped home two car loads of cattle from the Yuma valley this week. Yuma Sun.
 w. H. Allen of Imperial, a practical dairyman, is here looking over the field with view of establishing d creamery. Yuma Sun.
 In another part of the PRESS will be found the announcement of the new meat market of the California Land and Cattle Company.
 G. F. Sloan will hold services in the Christian church Sunday at Il q. m. and 7:3O p. m. EndeavOr society at 6: 30 D. Ill. All are invited.
 Ladies! You can yet your hair sham pooed and dressed (by lady barber at Huddeston's Barber shop who is also facial massage expert.
 The blind pigs have squeal coming this week. The capital stock of each concern was taxed How many there are is not generally known, but there are enough. Let the good work go on. The brickwork of the new addition to the Imperial hotel is almost completed. When this addition is finished Imperial can boast of the largest hotel in the Valley.
 Furnished Rooms for rent. First class rooms at moderate prices. Best in city. Rates $l.50 per week and up. Huddleston Apartments. Look for the three lights.
 Editor Gardner of the border weekly paid visit to the city of Imperial where the electric light makes day of
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE--Thousands of Carolina Poplar trees. Very cheap. At the Parks place North Twelfth St., City.
 jan 7-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

WA ANTED-Position on ranch by man and wife. Apply Press Office. ~jan 28
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-Grape vines and cuttings. Home grown. Several varities. One and half miles west and two miles south of Imperial, on main canal.
 Sian 28-feb II w. $. Corwin.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS

ANTED-COntract to level land for part cash pay and use of land for one crop for the rest of pay. w. F. Gillett HOltville, Cal. nov l9 If
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
LIVE STOCK

FOR SALE-5O shoats, weight from 25 to 75 pounds apiece. Price per head $2.25. R. H. Clark, six miles south on Huston ranch. Jan 7-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Cheap, d first-class piano, almost new-Standard make. Also a roller-top office desk, good as new. Apply at this Office dec l7-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-Six dozen Plymouth Rock and Leghorn chickens or will trade for cow Address Fred Rehkoff, Inn perial, California. Jan 28-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

STRAYED-Horse in D. Pyle's pasture.
 Bright bay with star in forehead, with few saddle marks on his back no collar marks or brand as can see, and to the best of my judgement would weigh about 1900 pounds. d3ltf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-Gasoline engine l-2 horse power. A bargain for the right party Apply PRESS office.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-28 high bred dairy COWS i; also 35 stock hogs. Inquire of J. l Shepherd, Imperial, for particulars.
 Dpc1O-tf
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-Several hundred grape cuttings for sale. Jacob Duman.
 Jan 2l-tf.
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-Some black hens and full blood Plymouth Rock cockrels. Ad- dress Porter N. Ferguson, ranch five miles N. w. Holtville. #jan 28
The Imperial press., 1905-01-28

FOR SALE-l00 head of dairy stock,
 and good creamery outfit J. M.
 Cardiff, San l}ernardinO. sept22-tf
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Gridiron Club Supper Tonight,

The Gridiron Club flag is flying from the
fagstaf IN front Of the New Willard today
because the Gridron Club will have a club
supper tonight at the New Willard, it be-
ing the first entertainment given by the
club this season. The supper tonight VIII
be for members only, and will be preceded
by business meeting of the club, when ar
rangements will be made for the series of
dinners to be given this winter The first
dinner Will take place at the New Willard
the home of the club, early in December,
the date to be fixed at the meeting tonight
The supper tonight will be served in the ball
room on the twelfth floor of the New VIII
lard, and promises to be a most enjoyable
affair. The hour set for the club meet
ing is 8 o'clock, and supper will be served
after the meeting
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Hotel Arrivals.

Ebbitt-Mrs. r. G. Sheath. San Francisco;
William Batchelder. Colorado Springs, Col. !;
T. H Bennett, Charlottesville, Va: Albert
Fl. Treat and Mrs. Treat, Perth Amboy,
N. j.; F. V. Warren. New York city
Raleigh-Whitney Beale, jr.. Boston: C. G..
Anderson, jr., and Mrs Anderson Savan-
nah, Ga; P. Moore, Louisville, KY. Benja-
min T. Carney, jr., Martinsburg. w. Va. D.
D. Hull, jr., Bristol, Tenn; Benson E.
Brown. Detroit.
Shoreham-Robert H Smith and Mrs
Smith, Philadelphia; James X. Patterson,
Lexington, Ky; William Gardner and Mrs
Gardner, Baltimore; George H. Kelmer. To-
rollto, Canada; c. c. Murray, Cortland N
Y; F. H. John, New York city: Mrs. Her
man P. Weltz. Pittsburg.
Arlington-H. ]. Waring, Philadelphia:
Richard Cole and Mrs. Cole, Washington
n. c.; E. B. Southworth, New York city;
George b. Post. New York city; ]. w. st.
Clair and Mrs. st. Clair, West Virginia; w.
E. Dowler, Philadelphia.
New WilIard-Charies M. Thompson and
Mrs. Thompson, Chicago; J. T. Wilkins.
Richmond, Va; Paul Bechert, Austria; w.
v. Baker, Columbus. Ohio; Rear Admiral
Schouler and Mrs. Schouler, Annapolis, Nd.
Hotel Gordon-Mrs. L. A. Walker, New
York: E. II. Hays and Wife Louisville. Ky;
James H. Churchill. Boston, Mass; Ma
thaniel Heath. Boston Mass: o. f. Ed
wards, New York: A B. Coleman Toronto,
tario.
The St. james,. C. Rockwell, Hartford.
Conn; G. Kinnard, Fort Wayne, Ind; G.
w. Gring,e, Alma. Mich; Rev. NJ Y. Cox,
Halifax. n. s.; J. w. Gilman and wife,
Boston, Mass; l.. B. Tulles Chicago: Louis
Williams. Cambridge University. England:
c. F. Benton. Detroit; A. c. Barrett, New
York. II. w. Baldwin, Newark, N J.
Risgs-W. s. Russell, Lima, Ohio; F. B.
Lynn. Cuba, n Y; E. S. Finney and Mrs.
Flnney. Orange, N. J.; William M. Smith.
Louisville Ky; N. B. Hays, Frankfort,
Ky; A. s. Teasdale, st. Louis, Mo-. w. G.
Sears, Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Van der
Burg, Kansas City, Mo.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Deaths in the District.

Deaths were reported TO the health office
during the past twenty-four hours as fol-
lows:
Caroline Dunbar, rs years, 1910 Columbia
road.
Virginia Ford 8 months, 1925 Turner
street northeast.
James Kay. 5S years, Government Hos
pital for the Insane
Julia Larry 26 years. Washing Asylum
Hospital.
John Mclean. SO years, AZ Monroe street,
Anacostia, D. c.
Annie A. Ray, 54 years, Shepherd road.
Brightwood. D. c.
Frank Smirillo, 2S years, Emergency Hos
pital
Samuel E. Wagner As years, 146 P
street northwest.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
Marmion E. Payne and Dora E. Thomp-
son.
Thomas Carter and Mary Turner
Harry G. Smith and Mary E. Webster.
Llewellyn G. Doane and Nellie G. Harri-
man.
William T. Weaver and Fairy E. Hsrri-
sen.
Ralph c. Rawley and Daisy B. Arundel.
William c. Hunt and Martha M Knott
James I. Morrison and Katie c. Bryant
Frank j, Owen and Ida Russell, both of
Phillippi, w. Va
Alberto Christiani and Christine Carrado.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
THE HOUSE OF MERCY.
Tea and Sale to Replenish It's
Finances

Bishop and Mrs. Satterlee, Mrs Taft,
Mrs. Peckham, Mrs. Hitchcock. Mrs. Her
bert d. Pierce. Mrs. Postlethwaite, Mrs.
Rixey and representatives of the various
Episcopal churches of the District are pa
tronesses of the tea and sale which will
be given by the board Of managers OF the
House OF Mercy. 24Os X street, next We'd
nesday afternoon from to 6. All sorts OF
useful household articles will be on sale
representing the industry of the inmates
or the house. There Will be a tea room,
candy table, a grab bag and numerous
other inducements to attract and interest
those coming TO the home
Evening star., 1905-11-11
OWNER OF LUCKY COUPON"
Mrs. Cheseldine Secures Kitchen
Cabinet of Mayer a. Co

Mrs. Philip Cheseldine of Anacostin yes-
terday drew the prize. McDougall kitchen
cabinet, which Mayer & Co. furniture deal
ers, have advertised they would present TO
the holder of the lucky coupon used in
advertising the cabinet. The kitchen cabi-
net IS valued al SO. and much interest was
displayed In the contest. Coupons numbered
consecutively were presented to each visitor
to the exhibition of cabinets in MAYER &
Co. 8 store. 415-417 7th street northwest and
yesterday the prize number was drawn.
Mrs. Cheseldine. who was present, prompt
~ announced that she held the number
called. and the cabinet was sent TO her
home.
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Printing oflce Councils Entertains.

An entertainment was given last even
ing by Government Printing Office Coun-
ell. No. 21I. National Union at the Pythian
Temple. 1912 9th street northwest. The
principal object of the entertainment was
to bring together all the members in good
fellowship. and no one who attended felt
disappointed. President J. e. Cotton Of
Evening star., 1905-11-11
Foreign Delegates Visit Niagara.

The delegates to the board of consulting
engineers from The Netherlands, France
and Germany. Messrs. Welcker Guerard,
Quellenc and Tincauzer, left yesterday for
a trip to Niagara Falls. They will return
to Washington tomorrow in time to attend
the first meeting of the board next week,
when a beginning will be made with the
framing of the final project of the isthmian
canal.
Evening star., 1905-11-11

the local council delivered the address of
welcome to the guests in q most cordial
ana appropriate manner. A well-selectcd
program of vocal and instrumental music
was rendered, followed by refreshments.
The program included: Baritone solo. The
Sea Is Calling Me" J. s. Graves; con
tralto solo, Love in Springtime,' Miss
Edna Scott Smith; recitation, The Life
Boat" Percy Bowen.
Messrs Graves, Bechtel, Bynum. Hauev
and Sower constituted the committee on
program and arrangements
Evening star., 1905-11-11

Nathan +. S!mms thirty-three wears old
living at Il X street northeast was found
SICK yesterday afternoon In a passenger
car at the Baltimore and Potomac DEPOT
An ambulance was summoned and the sick
man was removed to the Emergency Hos
pital