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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-08
ms Disheartened.


The soldiers evidently were dishearteneo
by the fall of Port Arthur, and 1t Is De-
lleyed they are almost in open revolt
number of strong positions were given up
without a show of resistance, and the pat
tlefaeld shows evidence of hasty retreat
being covered with clothing. heavy felt
boots and thousands of whips thrown
AWAY probably because they impeded the
russians hasty flight. Many rifles and
thousands of clips or rifle cartridges were
also thrown away the Russians retiring
east and north in confusion. 1t was EVIL
dent that all their plans for retreat were
disconnected by the rapid rushes or the
Japanese.
The entire Russian right seems altogether
disorganized. Today's reports show the
Russian troops are almost In a panic
stricken condition. one army corps opposed
to the japanese extreme left armies retiring
rapidly, and practically making no at
tempt to stop the japanese movement
The Japanese victory was even greater
morally than physically. 1t Is estimated
that the Russian losses were over loOoo.
The prisoners statements give evidence OF
even greater loss. The Japanese loss with
these left armies during the four days does
not exceed 1900.
The Russian center. near the railroad.
when last heard from retained its former
position, but IL may since have been re.
tired. The entire command 1t is believed,
will be surrounded and cut off.
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Lodge and Third Assistant Secretary
Feirce of the State Department lie was
afterward dean of the ffaw department of
Howard University .in'tthis city, and held
clerical positions in the Treasury and POST
Office departments prorito his appointment
to the consular sefyicess Severa! years ne
was prominent in republican politics. and
was regarded as one OF the leaders OF his
race. JI
No reason for hisIr recall is vouchsafe1 at
the State Department. and so far as known
his administration has not been criticised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-08
Knocked Down by Auto.

Henry Pfeil. forty-five years old, living
at 919 E street northwest, was knocked
down by an automobile at 9th and streets
this morning and slightly injured. H. W.
Curry Of - Fenton street northeast was
operating the automobile. He took the In
jured man to the Emergency Hospital
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Verdict Of Not Guilty.

A verdict of not guilty was rendered by
a jury in Criminal Court No. today In the
case of Katherine Garrison. colored4 tried
under an indictment charging the larceny
ored. insanity was the basis OF the de-
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TO MUKDEN
Continued from First Page)

constantly In touch with the Russians The
RussIans had many strong defenses in sew
eraI lines, but did not defend them as
strongly as expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-08
w ash Goods.

Mercerized Eolienne; one
of the new wash fabrics for
spring. 1905. Has a finish
like silk. In black, cream
and white, as we'll as all
street and evening shades.
CnlorS
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Sl.5O and 81
Umbrellas.

Ladies' and Mems % and
2S-inch Fast Black Union
Tafreta Umbrellas; with
plain or tapped edge. Steel
rod and paragon frame;
good assortment Of handles,
including sterling silver
trimmed. pearl, horn. bone,
ivory, ETC.; also natural
wood handles in lockwood.
furZe, etc. Regular $1.O
and $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-08
1Oc. Hair Nets.

Full size, well made Hair
Nets; in all shades. Sold
regularly at 10c.
For sale at the
notion department S~
Thursday at half eve
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10c. Stock Collars

Ladies Venice Lace Stock
Collars; in beautiful floral
patterns. In white, Arabian
and butter color.
Regular price. or
19c. For Thurs ~So
day only.
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), 1.-THE Dependable Store" Seventh and
So Footwear.

An important Offering OF
sample" Shoes and OK
fords: for ladies-in tan and
black Kid, tan Calf and
Kid: also Patent Leather.
In button. blucher and lace
styles. Being samples"
they are in sample sizes
3. 3k. 4 and IA, d and
G widths. None worth less
:; e; !; 4: =! s s:.~ ST. IS
day only,
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Mems Night Robes.

Mems Muslin and Cambria
Night Robes: IN collarless
and collar styles; neatly
trimmed with silk ernbroid-
cry; full 81 inches long; all
sizes; regular
soc. value. y nv
For Thursday % VIZ
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S2.08Girls' Dresses

Girls School Dresses of
All-wool Serge, Cashmere
and Shepherds Plaids; made
in suspender, blouse and
Russian styles. In all new
spring colors; sizes 4 to
! =, y al; ! 4 S 1.08
for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
THREE. MEN SEEM
 TO LEAD THE FIELD
JUDGE MANDY, MIR. DONALDSON AND MIR. ERODE WILL PRoBA- BLY BE APPOINTED JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AT ENsLEY.

Ensley, January 13.-(Special 1.-The general opinion prevails that in case the governor Is called upon to appoint jus tices of the peace for this beat in lieu of the judge of the inferior court, providing the decision of the Birmingham city court is not reversed by the supreme court, Judge Charles H. Mandy. James Donaldson and James Brodie win get the appointment.
 Eight or ten candidates are being mem toned for the places but Judge Mandy, MT. Donaldson and MT. Walker seem to have gotten In the lead of the other aspir- ants.
 Judge Mandy still declines to state whether he will appeal the case to the higher court or not According to the best authority. there seems to be little doubt as to the constltutionality of the inferior court act.
 According to the law In force before the establishment of the inferior court. three justices of the peace held commissions In this beat, two at Ensley and one at Wylam,
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TWO GAMES PLAYED
 AT ATHLETIC CLUB
WILLOWS DEFEATED REDS, AND
 BLUES VICTORIOUS OVER THE
 BLACKS IN RAsKETRALL-How. ARD AND ATHLETIC CLUB NEXT.

The Fellows and the Blues were the victorious teams last night in two exeit- ing basket ball games at the Athletic Club, and the Reds and the Blacks were defeated. The Fellows defeated the Reds 20 to 10, and the Blues defeated the Blacks 26 to 8.
 Both games were exciting, and the crowd was larger than at any previous game this season. Nearly every one of the reserved seats on the first eight or ten rows was taken. The enthusiasm was great.
 Tonight the Athletic Club team and the Howard College team will play match game, and those familiar with both teams state that it should be an interesting contest.
 After the games last night dancing was enjoyed until Il 30 o'clock, the music for which was furnished by Calmans or ehestra. The scores last night were as folllows:
 Reds-Berry { points, center; Parker 2 points. Hood ? points, Donoho. ? points, forwards; Ansley, Wilson, guards; to- tai, 10.
 Yellows-Peace points, center; Wood ruff, Ware IS points. forwards; Johnson points. Hunt, guards; total. 25
 Blacks-Jordan 9 points, center; We'll man points, Shute points, forwards; Spence. Klotz, guards; total, 8.
 Blues-Baker, center; Chairsell points, Gibson IS points, forwards; Riddle 6 point. Griggs, guards total, 26.
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aside written agreement made in 1900, which purportee to finally settle and ad- Just all the business relations between Mrs. Thompson and c. W. Thompson. It Is sought to set aside the settlement on the ground that C.. ". Thompson had been the agent of Mrs. Thompson and because of the confidential relations thus arising. The hearing yesterday was on motion made by the executors and two sons of c. w. Thompson to dismiss the bill for want of equity. The chancellor took the case under advisement.
 The complainant was represented by Nhitson & Dryer of Tailadega. The chil- dren of c. W. Thompson were repre- sented by Gen. W. c. Oates and Judge J, NJ. Chiffon of Montgomery. The execu- tors were represented by Oscar Lewis of Tuskegee.
 Wreck on L. & N.
 A freight wreck on the Mobile and Montgomery division of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at 2:30 a clock this morning caused long delays on trains at the union station this morning For tunatey no one was hurt Owing to broken rail, eight cars loaded with ex- port coal, southward bound were ditch ed twenty-three miles from Montgomery just below Letohatchie. The train was a through freight known as third No. 15. It was in charge of Engineer Hudson and Conductor Horn. The wrecker was immediately called out from Montgomery and went to the scene of the wreck
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HARD JOLT FOR THE
 SLOT MACHINES
PRATT CITY BOARD DECLINES TO ISSUE LICENSES FOR THEM TO BE EoPERATED-PERsoNAL AND GENERAL.

Pratt City, January 13-(SpeciaD.-The Mayor and Aldermen sat doNn on slot machines in Pratt City tonight so far as this year is concerned. The question was brought up by a pet---Jn being presented to the council, asking that licenses be issued for operating slot machines. The request was unanimously turned down.
 At the session of the council tonight considerable routine business was tram sacted. The reports of the city officials for the past month were read and sub mitted to the various committees and the bills and salaries were ordered paid.
 The salary of the city engineer was increased $10 per month. Several peti- ticns were presented to the board which were carefully considered by the council, in some instances their requests being granted, and in others the requests be- ing turned down.
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LIGHTNING SETS
 FIRE TO BIC BARN
William Richards, a Farmer Near Ab- bevllIe, Loses Two Mules and
 Contents of Barn.

Abbeville, Jan. 1S-(SneciaD. D.-William Richards. a farmer residing on the plan tation of R. c. Sowe.l. near Abbeville, had the misfortune to lose two mules, a wagon and buggy and the contents of his barn by lightning yesterday. The barn, which was also destroyed, was struck by the bolt and the above damage quickly resulted.
 Dr. w. J. Lee, who retired from the hotel business a little more than a year ago, has gone back to his old love, and is now proprietor of the Lee House again. The property was purchased from H. Fl Martin, who has been operating the hotel for the past fifteen months.
 The Howard Fertilizer company has increased the capital stock of the corpor- ation to S25000. extensive Improvements have been made In the property ac- quired by them and by next season a large cotton oil mlll will be in opera tion.
 The two banks of Abbevile have made a most creditable showing for last year. Both institutions paid nice dividend and the capital stock is being substan- tially increased each year The deposits show that the entire section has strong faith in the Abbeville banks and espe- cially noticeable is the fact that the farmers are among the best depositors.
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SANDY WATKINS IS
 SEVERELY INJURED
WELL KNOWN PROPRIETOR OF REGENT SHOE co. HAS AN ACCl- DENT IN LOUISVILLE WHICH MAY PROVE FATAL.

A telegram was received yesterday by James O'Brlen, manager of the Recent shoe store, stating that Sandy Watkins, proprietor of the store, had been injured i1 Louisville. and that the injuries would probably be fatal
 Particulars of the injury were not given in the telegram and it has been im- possible to secure them from Louisville, further than that the skull was frac- tured near the base and that MT. Wat kins was unconscious.
 MT. Watkins was we'll known in Bir- mingham, and also in other cities in the south. He has been to the city fre- quently, and an who knew him liked him, He Is also proprietor of store ir Louisville, where he lived.
 MT Watkins was In Birmingham last Monday and Tuesday, and left Tuesday night for Louisville. He had spent the Christmas and New Year holidays with friends in Mississippi and also portion Of the time in Birmingham.
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Sunday at the Churches.

The Rev. pr. G. W. Read, pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At St. Johns church the Rev. R. De Ovies, rector will conduct the regular services.
 The Rev J. IT. Longcrier, pastor of the First Baptist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 At St. Anthony's church the Rev Father Doyle will conduct the usual services.
 The Rev. J. W. Orr, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will preach at the morning and evening services Sunday.
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AbercrombIe Given Degree.

Tuscaloosa January 14-(SpeciaD.-Dr Jshn W. Abercrombie. president of the University of Alabama, has returned from Columbia. S. C., where he attended the exercises commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the State Uni- versity of South Carolina. The president of each southern state university was present by special invitation. Presi- dent Abercrombie was among those upon whom the degree of doctor of laws was conferred
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At the Churches.

The Rev. J. A. Hendricks pastor of the First Baptist church, will occupy his pulpit at the morning and evening sery- Ices Sunday.
 At the Methodist Episcopal church the Rev. Frank Stokes, pastor, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
 The Rev. W. w. Wolfe, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will occupy his pulpit at the morning and evening services Sunday.
 The Rev. Dr. W. B. Foust, pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at both of the services Sunday.
 At St. Catherine's church the Rev, Father Galland will conduct the regular services Sunday.
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WORK ON SYSTEM
 NEARING THE END
WATER WILL BE PUMPED INTO BESSEMER BEFORE JANUARY 2o-PERsoNAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF BEssEMER.

Bessemer, January 13-(SpeeiaD The construction of the new Bessemer water works system, which has been delayed several weeks by the past bad winter, Is drawing near to completion, and it Is stated on positive authority that water will be pumped into Bessemer between now and the 20th of this month.
 As 1t will take several more weeks to finish the cistern on Red Mountain. the water for the present will be pumped di- rect from Hawkins springs.
 All the delay.- machinery for the pumps has now arrived and the finishing touches are being made on the pumping station.
 The reservoir will have a capacity of b,000,O00 gallons, and will give an average pressure in Bessemer of eighty pounds. The work is being pushed as rapidly as the weather will permit.
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May Be Appointed Tomorrow.

The appointment of the two justices of the peace and the one notary public and ex-offioio justice of the peace for this beat In lieu of the Bessemer inferior court, that has beeen declared unconsti- tutional by the supreme court, is looked for tomorrow. Since the decision of the supreme court was announced a large number of Bessemerites have been down to Montgomery in the interests of the applicants for the places.
 As the decision of the supreme court leaves Bessemer without any inferior court or justices of the peace courts, &C., tion in the matter will be hastened.
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VIII Organize Club.

A mass meeting of the voters has been called for tomorrow night at 7S0 o'clock in the office of Charles D. Comstock for the purpose of organizing a municipal club.
 It Is understood that the object of this club will be to work in the interest of a mayoraHy and aldermanic ticket, to be indorsed later.
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Donaldson Named.

J. B. Aird, chairman of the city demo- cratic executive committee, has appoint ed Edward Donaldson, Jr., city clerk as registrar In the coming city campaign. The registration books will be opened January IS and will remain open until January 2S. The books will remain open between the hours of a. m. and D. m.. with the exception of January 27 and 2S, when they are to be open from a. m. to 8 D. m.
 All who participated in the city eleo- ton will be required to register. The qualifications governing registration will be the same as the state qualifications.
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Officers Installed.

The ladies or the Woodmen's Circle held a public installation of officers to- night in their hall in the First National bank building. The exercises were im- pressively carried out:
 The officers installed were as follows Mrs. John Simmons. w. G.; Mrs. J. S. Hall. advisor Mrs. Price Dickens musi- clan; Mrs w. l.. Settle, clerk; Mrs. r. M Slye, banker; J. Gould. sentinel; Messrs Wyatt, Settle and Gould, managers.
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State, appeal from Walker circuit court; reversed and remanded, to the end that the circuit court may quash the indict- ment and hold the defendant to answer a new indictment.
 Simpson, J.-J, E. Russell vs. the State of Alabama, appeal from Montgomery city court; affirmed.
 Anderson, J.-Louisa Barnewell ct al. vs. George H. Stephens, appeal from Mo- bile circuit court; reversed and remand ed.
 Denson, J.-Bob White vs the State of Alabama, appeal from Walker circuit court; reversed and remanded, to the end that the circuit court may quash the in- dictment and hold the defendant to an- swer new indictment.
 Per Curiam-Robert A. Omen ct al. vs. Shelby Iron company, appeal from Shel- by circuit court; motion for certiorari de- nied.
 Sallie IT. Thornton vs. B. F. Marlborough ct al., appeal from Elmore ehancery court; judgment of affirmance modified so as to apply to decree sustaining de- murrer to bill and dissolving injunction.
 Madison County Books.
 Assistant State Examiner Wilkerson has reported on the books of the officers of Madison county and finds no trouble save in one small case of oversight. which was at once rectitied. Tax Asses sor J. w. Garner shows that the county valuations are SS90S, $50, and that while exempt property does not show on the auditors abstract it does on the books. Property is not assessed as high as 1t ought to be, but there is improvement along this line.
 The books of Superintendent of Educa- tion J. D, Humphrey, Sheriff A. D. Rod gers, Tax Collector J. E. Gardner and Probate Judge s. M. Stewart were found to be all right and these officers were complimented. The cash system of Col lector Gardner is especially commended. Circuit Clerk W. F. Lawler had over looked executions in three cases in which the state was due sio, which he looked after at one.
 c. w. Thompson Heir.
 The case of Mrs. Mary Thompson vs. the executors and heirs of Congressman Charles W. Thompson. deceased, was argued for four hours yesterday after noon before Chancellor w. l.. Parks in the chancery court room. The case was brought here from Tuskegee. It was not concluded until o'clock last night. Mrs. Thompson is the mother of c. w. Thomp- son. It is claimed that between forty and fifty thousand dollars Is involved in tn. case. The object of the bill Is to set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
Beavers Are Growing.

At an interesting meeting of Bessemer clan. No. ', Independent Order of Beav- efs tonight, six new applicants were res eeived for membership. At the last ses- sion ten applications were received. The total membership Is now nearly 150, and each meeting brings new applications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
BANK CLEARlNGS.
Large Gains Made In Southern Cities
 Over Last Year.

New York. January 13.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank clearings at the cities named for the week ended January 12 with the per- centage of increase and decrease as com pared with the corresponding week last year Totals include clearings of fifty two other cities. Canadian totals include nlearings of seven other cities in Can- ada:
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Seaboard In Ensley.

The first freight train of the Seaboard Ar Line came into Ensley over the tracks of the Frisco yesterday. The train was loaded with pig iron. A frieght train will run between this city and Bessemer and ths city and Birmingham every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
Meeting Again Postponed.

The special meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, called for tonight was again postponed until tomorrow night. The object of this session Is to call the city election to elect officers nomin- ated in the December primary.
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Patton's Pharmacy is do- ing business at the same old stand and is better prepared to serve our customers than ever. 2l2 N. 2Oth St
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Madame Mullen to Sing.

Madame Marie Kern-Mullen will sing at Library hall Thursday January 26, un- der the auspices ol the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
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daassy sssss Of af af4siisrsos. 4'aiSs%a; s.s. |. w W. Crawford, cashier of the above- named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 w. w ORA WF0RD, Cashier. subscribed and sworn to befora me this
 JNO LEWIS,
 Notary Public. (,orrect--Attest: ROBT. JEMISON, ' 3, B Sskk5Ws. sk5WEBs D'''s'''''
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REWARD NOTICE.

"A reward Of $I, ,UUU IS nere- by offered by United Mine workers of America, of Dis trict No. 20, Alabama, for arrest and conviction of par ty who waylaid and shot from ambush with murder ous intent. w. s. Swiney, a miuer, at Johns, Ala, on the night of December 26. 1904.
 E. Flyr~ D--sf7 ant.
 J. L. ClssNo. 'y-Treas.
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NOTICE.

Debtors and creditors of the late firm of Harris & Henry are hereby notified that l. c. S. Henry have sold my entire interest to J. B. Harris, and am in no way responsible for the indebtedness of rlid firm, as J. B. Harris assumes all obligations of the firm. G. s. HENRY.
 1-14-3t
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bron-, Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t falls to cure. E. w. Groves signatu turs is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
 itching, blind. bleeding or protrudng piles. Your druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTMENI falls to cure you In to 14 days. 5oc.
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Assets. Loans and discounts. .$1, ,s7s, ,o62.47 Overdrafts. -. ....... 1,375.so U. s. and other bonds. ... 112,629.7o Real estate, furniture and fixtures. ..... 1oo,ooo.oo D Ut from banks and bankers ..$1 ,436, ,099.85 Cash in vault 6oo,213.S1 2,os6,315.16
 $4,179,ss1.13
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
Textile Council Given Power.

Ball River, Mass, January la-The seven textile unions involved In the cot Ion mill strike voted tonight to confer upon the textile council full power to settle the strike. or conduct other nego- tiations with the nlll owners without being obliged to refer any action back to the individual unions for indorsement
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OFFIcERS:
DlREcToRs:

Mccormack H. L. Badham, Qrquhar, W. A. Porter, w Bar
 Louis Clark B. Cobbs w. Dangax Gooda Kirkpatrick, Mayberry H. D. Mccormack Mcqueen Moore Walter David Roberts, Rode A. Shook P. Tilman G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-14
A Bad Stomach

Lessens the usefulness and mars the hap piness of life.
 It's weak stomach, a stomach that can not properly perform it's functions.
 Among its symptoms are distress after eating, nausea between meals, heartburn, belching, vomiting, fiatulence and nervous headache.
 od'sSarsaparilla Cures bad stomach, indigestion and dys. pepsia, and the cure is permanent.
 Accept no substitute.
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STATE ALABAMA
 '' w Manly Cashier the aboyenamed bank do soemn swear that belief
 Cashier Subscribed this 18th day of January 905
 ". w. CLAYTON, Public  II. BENNERS LEE 0. BRADLEY, R. A.
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Liabilities.

Liabilities. Capital Stock. ... .......$ ooo,ooo.oo surnlus ... 175,000.0U TTndivided profts. .... 2s,s1S.s4 Dividends uncalled for. 10000 CT i fl d checks ....$ 2,5oo.55 Due to banks and bankers 454,912.53 Ind. Deposits s,o17,o54.11 s,47446T.1s
 --------
 $4,17s,ss1.1s