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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

community is gathered together and
advanced to the merchant, the farmer
and the manufacturer to carry on their
different businesses and produce the
prosperity which permeates all ranks of
society, was then dimly seen, where
today it is as clear as the MONDAY sun.
Given an intelligent and reasonable
people, and its the bankers own fault
if he cannot successfully cope with
panics, where mis- own bank and those
Of the community to which he belongs
are really solvent.
The object to be attained is very
simple. II is not for the banker to
lock his vaults and say: I'VE will
wait until you have as much confidence
in me as you have had heretofore"
Whether he has that confidence or not,
whether he is frightened or not, the de-
positor is entitled to his money-we
are speaking of the demand depositors
provided that in paying him you do
not injure others who are entitled to
the same treatment. Every depositor
knows. or should know, that if all the
depositors ask for their money at the
same time, the bank must close its
doors. In normal times there is NOR
al and legal obligation upon the part
of the banker to pay every deposit in
stantly on demand. In times Of panic
there is a moral and should be, and we
believe in time there will be, a legal
obligation upon the part Of the bank
NOT to pay, or even try to pay, all de-
positors on demand. The great prob
lem before the business world today is
to settle upon some plan, which public
opinion will support, and then have the
same enacted into law, which will check
the footsteps of the frightened deposi-
tor in his mad rush for the bank in
times like those which we are now 60
ing through. We know this is mosI
difficult subject-that if the deposition
should once feel that there might be
some legal obstacle to his getting hi'
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

Eve have up in this Pacific North
west a most perceptable influence,
called the Chinook. 1t is the warm
south wind which turns the December
air into vernal breath, causing one to
really wonder if the seasons haven't
in reality dropped winter from their
bill of fare. When the snow is on the
ground and the chinook blows, look
outl There is bound to be some
where, in fact everywhere it blows, a
torrent. The beautiful snow melts be-
fore your eyes in an hour.
"Just at that moment when the
streams are swollen with the dark and
muddy waters there often comes a
freeze, a cold snap, dropping of the
temperature to the congealing point.
And then, as the expression goes, its
all off. The snow stops melting, the
streams stop rising, and winter, the
normal and appointed time of the year,
claims quietude for her own.
Everybody feels, in fact knows,
that banking is more scientific than it
used to be. And, for one thing, it is
gradually evolving the plan Of freeze
for financial chinooks. At one time in
the opera of Robin Hood, Friar Tuck
shouts loudly, Hey, not so fastl''
That is what the banker desires to say
to the frightened depositors-not SO
fast. If they will not heed his sayings,
enheaties, expostulations, then what
is needed is some mechanism which
will cause the whole financial situation
to freeze up.
Beginning with the solution of the
free silver agitation of few years ago
great change has come over the
public in regard to banking. Their
and prior thereto there was pro
nounced prejudice against the banke,
and his calling in quarters where yor
would have supposed men knew bet
ter. The part which banking plays il
modern life, as the depositary or store
house where the surplus money OF ;
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

expected exactly this kind Of settle
ment. He meant that he would ac-
cept the cashiers check from those
who usually indulge in his line of mer-
chandise, and would pay $1.05 for the
new money. But the lady wasn't a
customer. She wanted the cash. Mr..
Tompson saw at glance that it was
the cash she wanted, and without fur
ther words handed the lady five dol
lar bill and silver quarter, saying:
Certainly, this new money goes with
me. When you get some more Of it
bring around and get the cash." The
lady took the money, grinned, and
with a smile of satisfaction walked away
satisfied with her ability as financeer.
Her confidence in cashiers checks was
also considerably strengthened. 1t was
worth more than gold.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08
How to Cure a Cold.

Be as careful as you can you will oc-
casionslly take cold, and when you do,
get medicine of known reliability, one
that has an established reputation and
that is certain to effect a quick cure.
Such a medicine is Chamberlain's g Cough
Remedy, 1t has gained world wide
reputation by its remarkable cures OF
this mos common ailment, and can al
ways be depended upon. 1t acts on ma
ture's plan, relieves the lungs, aids ex-
pectoration. opens the secretions and
aids nature in restoring the system to a
healthy condition. During the many
years in which it has been in general
use we have yet to learn Of single cold
or attack of the grip having resulted in
pneumonia when this remedy was used
which shows conclusively that it is a
certain preventative Of that dangerous dis
ease. Chamberlain Cough Remedy
contains no opium or other narcotic and
NAV be given as confidently to baby az
to an adult. FOR sale by G. V. Johnson
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

money back, he would not deposit, and
yet public opinion, which is the opin-
ion of depositors at the present time,
supports the actions of clearing houses
in going to the certificate basis and the
governors in calling legal holidays, so
as to freeze the great financial chinook
which the past week threatened to en-
gulf us all. There was no reason for it
absolutely none on the Coast. In
the City of Portland alone it is figured
that there is crop to finance whose
moving will take forty millions. Think
of that as business asset
we wish to be clear on this point.
We are not so foolish as to suppose,
there is anything which will stop a de-
preston which comes as a natural re-
action from over-trading, over-produc-
ton, over-speculation. What we main
tain is that there can be, and should
be, some plan evolved which will stop
panics, CONCEAL, as it were, the fnan-
cial current until bankers can get their
breath and footing which will allow
them to stem the tide.
The most gratifying sign of the
times, and one that should never be
forgotten, is the patience and acqui-
escence of the people in the action Of
the clearing house banks of reserve
and central reserve cities in bringing
order out of what threatened to be
chaos. At one bound these banks
placed themselves in control of the sit
uation. 1t has been felt everywhere
that this was proper. AS the states
men of old shouted, Millions for de-
fense but not a cent for tribute so
the banker Of this hour says, Millions
for legitimate needs, but not a cent
for hiding" 1t takes something more
than sprays of rose water to control a
mob. AS soon as they are rendered
helpless then they get quiet. If the
business world has learned nothing else
in the past few days, it has learned
thrs-that the banker in conttol is the
best remedy for panics.''
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08
Meets Official Approval.

It may be reassuring to the public
10 known that the policy pursued by
the banks during the present trouble
has met the approval of the State Bank
Commissioner of our state. In letter
from Boise, dated the 2nd of the
month, Commissioner Clancy says:
Boise, in common with other reserve
centers, has adopted the rule of limit
ing the Withdrawals in cash of each de-
positor. I would suggest that all
Clearing House Associations adopt SIM
liar rules, and if possible lower the
limit Of cash payments. Where de-
positors desire to withdraw their ac-
counts pay as little cash as possible
and give exchange for the balance.
There is no occasion for any serious
alarm and l think that within a very
Short time matters will adjust themselves
and business will get to a normal
basis" Mr.. CLANCY is thoroughly ia
miliar with the condition of the banks
Of Idaho, and in touch with the
financial situation throughout the ma
ton. His assurance that things are not
serious ought to be accepted with much
weight. It will also be seen that the
policy pursued by the banks in limiting
cash payments is in harmony with the
suggestions of the state bank commits
sioner.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08
Duthie Has Confidence.

The business men of Troy will ac-
cept checks on either Of the local
banks for anything. You can buy and
pay in check. w. M. Duthie says:
State that I will sell anything l have
and take checks in payment, showing
my faith and confidence in the stability
Ol the Troy banks. I know they are
sound and would like to exchange any
ning have for the deposits Of those
VINO pretend that they are afraid OF the
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08
THERE Is NO FURTHER CAUSE TO FEAR.
The Banks are in Control and epOso Will Lose penny now
Up to the People to Act With Prudence USING Calm.
Thoughtful Judgment and Little Sense

h tsha pin
hour carrying fear ola financial crash the hearts the
dgmen
the article keO Portland shec
diwnwo reulradng Hnnows
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

No household is free from danger of
accidents, therefore no household should
be without Shaw's Malt. For sale by
c. w. Tompson.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08

banks" Other business men are with
Mr.. Duthie.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-11-08
oFEIcERs. II:

7. II BREWER. President
W. NJ. DUTHIE, Vice President
d NJ. E, h MAN, Cashier
JENNIEV. ECkMAN, Asst. Cashier
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

a girl appear? Take her defacto, and gazing steadily, one cannot find more ideal picture. With sharp click, clack her teeth, so white and pearly, are clashe6 together as. with eowlish glee. she mastieates her cud. Then, too, one can note her healthy tinted, well-rounded cheeks as they grow little mora rotund, through the material assistance of big hunk of gum. And really, who can imagine a fairer spectacle than that of her dainty upturned nose, as it gently rises and falls in wave-like undulations over the ahysmal depths revealed at each pressure against the mass? Oh. how deliciously tempt ing that rosebud mouth is as the maiden fills it with soft, pliable chunk, and champing like festive goat revelling in the luNuries of the sueculent tomato can, she greets you in tones husky with gum.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

Nick Bass. of Baldwin. is in town enroute for visit of month or so at his old home in Portland.
 The non-arrival of tin plate is de- laying operations at the KetchikaD cannery where a force of men are at work getting machinery into shape for the seasons work
 The Stedman has new bulletin board. placed above the mantel in the office, on which guests will hereafter be apprized, with some de- gree of certainty. of the expected arrival and departure of the passenger steamers.
 The proprie'ors of the Budweiser have commenced the erection of a two story addition to their place of business, on the north side. the di- mensions of which will be 14x75 feet The lower floor will be devoted to office purposes, and the upper story made into lodging rooms.
 Capt. Foss is widening out the deck of his gasolene launch Teddy. so as to provide more room in which to get around the cabin. He expects to sail in the near future for Skag- way. where the Teddy will be employ ed in the government service, same as last summer.
 The tug Challenge, of Klawak, which has been lying in the slip at the north end of the Ketchikan S s. Co.'S. wharf for some months past. is having new furnace put in by the Northern Machine Works Mr. Schlothan has gone below to secure a boiler maker, and when he arrives the work will be rushed as rapidly as possible to completion.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13
Fancy barred Plymouth Rock eggs for setting sl.o0 for l3. Address F. Knight. Loring. it.
HADLEY ITEMS.

The Stevenstown mine expects to begin sending ore to the Hadley shelter again today. The mine is now employing crew of twenty-five men and expects to double this num- Der as soon as the snow goes of.
 The shelter is getting in shape to recommence operations as soon as the expected cargo of coke arrives.
 Sol Silverman. bookkeeper for the Hadley Consolidated Copper Co. is enjoying trip to ketchikan, the metropolis.
 The Mamie mine is again in opera tion, after T temporary suspension owing to lack of coal.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13
CONDENSED INFORMATION.

Absolutely pure gold is said to be twanty-four carats fine.
 The United States silver 3 cent piece was confined in 1851.
 From Js2S to ls45 platinum coins were minted in Russia.
 The gold coin of Great Britain con- tains one-twelfth alloy.
 The Spartans had an iron coinage, no other being allowed.
 The English mint was established by Athlestane in 92S.
 The first coining machine was in vented by Bruchner in 1858.
 Julias Caesar was the first man tC put his image on a coin.
 The first colonial coinage was mint ad in Massachusetts in l652.
 The notes used by the Bank of Eng land cost exactly one cent each.
 The most ancient coins are oi slectrum. four parts gold to one ot silver
 During the reign of Henry VIII. 3 per cent. of coin metal was alloy. The coinage of trade dollars began ID 1875 and was discontinued in ls7s. Before the days of coined money he Greeks used nails as currency. Herodotus says Croe>us was the irst soyereign to--make coins of gold. The United Statess.mint was estab- ished in l792 and at once began operations.
 h lsi4 Napier's coin weighing machine was put in use in the Bank )f England.
 Over l.oO0 series of Greek coins, ssued by Independent cities. are lnown to exist.
 h the fifth century before Christ 'efned copper was deemed as precious IS gold.
 The trade-dollar was intended fol lse in commerce with China, India ind Japan.
 The first American coins were made in England in 1912. for the Virginia company.
 The first English gold coins were ninted in 1257. in the forty-secont ear of Henry III.
 English sovereigns were first mint 9d in l4s9.
 In 1881 the invention of milling tht .dges of coins, 10 prevent clipping, vas introduced.
 At the beginning of the Christian .ra the relative values of gold ant ,ilver were as 10 9.
 During the reign of Pompilius. 70i 3. C.. an experiment was made with wooden money.
 Paper money was first introduced ,y the notorious John Law. Hi ssues exceeded s6O0. o00, 000.
 The bronze cent and two cent piece: were first coined in 1s64, and the lickel half dime in 1866.
 JAMES J. DOYLE.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Was An Unworthy Son. letter from the mother of Jack Leaver, the man who was killed here last winter. to chief of police Detlefsen. un- wittingly reveals the story of an un- dutiful son and neglected, though loving, mother. It appears that after the shooting some of the murdered mans friends and intimates made up q sum of money and sent it to the mother. in Ottawa, Canada, and the letter is in acknowledgement of its receipt. In it she says: Poor Jack never sent me cent, I suppose be- cause he hadn't it, and when heard of his death, it was the first news had from him for over year. When l got that telegram my poor old heart was broken. as he was my only hope. and I expected him to come home some day and take care of me. because he knew that 1 had to work hard 10 raise him. He left Ottawa ten years ago. and since then l have had tut five letters from him. Your telegram telling me of his death has wrecked my poor old life, which has never had day of pleasure. The letter closes with an appeal for some article of the murdered mans apparel to be sent to her, even if nothing more than collar or necktie. X son who could be so wholly careless and neglectful of the mother who bore him, was hardly deserving of the sympathy so freely manifested over the ''deep damnation of his final talk ing off It is impossible that any man in Alaska, in good health, and having none other than poor old mother dependent upon him for support. cannot, if his heart is in the right place, send at least small part of his earnings to that mother,
 or at least find the time to write her oftener than once every two years.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Boise. April la-The Mover, Hay. wood, Pettibone cases were forgotten this morning when the ramor that the grand jury, now in session had indicted Senator Borah for land frauds. was circulated. Everything else dwindled hy comparison with this latest sensation, and men wondered where the end would be Senator Borah was formerly register in the United States land office here. and the charges against him are for occurrences during his incumbency of that office. IL is commonly said that many of the best known politicians will be mixed up in the case before it is finished.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Rev. H. P. Corser, of Wrangell. arrived down last evening on the Dol phin, and will hold morning and evening services, at s. John $ Mission church. Sunday. Mr. Corser was formerly a Presbyterian minister. but vas recently ordained priest of the Episcopal faith. and comes here to fill the pulpit at $. Johns in the temporary absence of Mr. Jenkins. He will remain here until sometime next week
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

The steamship Cottage City arrived 1orthbound about O clock yesterday afternnon with small passeD ger list for Ketchikan. The boat was heavily ,aded with cannery supplies..for Yes bay. Kasaan and Port Ellis .canneries. besides l73 Chinese and Japs flor those places. She twas cleaned. Ere painted and generally oyerhaule q shile laid up, and many of her state .ooms were changed from the old .hree berth style to two berth rooms. | delay of several hours in Van ;ouyer. B. C., was responsible for her l ate arrival here.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

San Francisco. April l2-Fate step ped into the Ruef case last night.
 when one of the accepted jurors WIS taken sick and is now. in danger O dying. The venlre Is exhausted, an6 the defense are claiming that tht court cannot excuse the sick juror after he has been accepted by bot prosecution and defense. Judge Dunnt desirous of expeditipg matters saie that if there were DO objections h. would excuse the sick man iron further service. and call anothe, juror The defense made the dis
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Chicago. April 1l-Mayor Dunne stated this morning that he would probably contest the recent election. as he was satisfied that immense amounts of money from questionable sources had been used to defeat him.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Seattle. April l2-Word reached union circles last night that the strik. at Treadwell. Alaska was settled Particulars were not forthcoming but the embargo against union mel going 10 Treadwell is raised.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Baton Rouge, April 12-The grapo jury now sitting here. refused to in dict Congressman Fayort for th, shooting of Dr. Aldrich last Novem- ber. The evidence secured by the jury as of such nature that they decided il was iustifable homicide. another ease of the ''uDwritfen law. .
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

New York. April l2-Atfer being cut for over 5o hours the Thaw jury reported that an agreement was i'm possible. After canvassing them Judge Fitzgerald dismissed them at , O clock this afternoon.
 This ends what was probably as bit- terly fought suit as appears in the history of the country. The prosecu- ton had a stint Of neither money nol time in which 10 prepare its case. and the defense has been wonderfully resourceful in its efforts to nullif, the tremendous amount ot incrimina- ting eyidenc piled up against Thaw- But neither side won: in spite of al they could do they both failed. ano the tragic drama which has beer staged in Judge Fitzgerald's couri room will have to be played ovei again before another audience 0. twelve men. Delmas is already pre- pairing for a continuance Of the fight. and the case will really be easier tol him than was the one iusl ended, be cause be now knows just what evi- dence the prosecution has in its possession, and more surprises cannot be sprung upon him.
 If the history of other eases whicl have come up for second trial can b. taken into consideration the prob abilities are now about 3 to l thai Thsw will be acquitted.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

The Wbitehorse Star, E. J. White editor, inquires of its readers whether they ever noticed how really beauti- ful and attractive gum chewing makes
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

There Is trouble in the missionary camp at Sitka. It appears that the reverend Zimmerman. the presby- terian missionary at tha. place until quite recently, has been dismissed. or threatened with dismissal. for which he planes ex-governor Brady, Sheldon Jackson and their good man Friday, Uriah Heap Kelly. At a church meeting held to select local representatives to the Presbytery to be held at Sitka, it is stated that Mr Zimmerman asked that Kelly be selected for the reason, as he stated, that he might have occasion to ques- tion the truth and honesty of that individual before the presbytery. How pleasant it is, to be sure, to see such eminent christian gentlemen as Brady, Jackson and Kelly dwelling in unity together within one and the same denominational fold.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

covery that the venire was exhausted and raised the question of the legality of such action.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13
TELEGRAPHIC TIPS

New York, April i2-As stubborn a fight IS that of the trial is now be ing waged in the jury room, where the Thaw jury are wrestling with the 0estion of what verdict to bring in. All kind of guesSes are being made on the outside as to how the jury stands-guesses from Il 70 l in favor of murder to the same number for acQuittal. The fact is no one knows anything about it except the twelve men in whose hands lies Thaw's fate. Hundreds of people spent the night in and around the court room 10 be on hand in case ! verdict was reached. The newspapers have divided today into watches and have men on duty at all times 10 phone the words, guilty or acquitted which will start the great presses 10 whirring turning out the specials announcing the de- cisioo. Through il all Thaw rema ins apparently happy and jovial and de clares that his acQuittal Is certain. Jerome on the other hand is gloomy and acknowledges that there is little hope of an agreement. but says that he will be content with a verdict of manslaughter. Thaw's wife and mother are in the court room almost constantly. and the strain of the waiting is evidently. harder on them than WAS the conflict of the trial.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

o. K. Lodging House, next to O. K. Bakery. New, clean beds, 3Jc. Inquire 0. K. Bakery.
The Ketchikan miner., 1907-04-13

Ice cream made from pure cream at Scammons'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-07
BLOWING orr STEAM.

Peter Perchin in Southern Farm
Magazine of Baltimore for December
says;
Omission Of an old time motto from
the face of the new ttu.dollar niece
has provoked criticism AGAINST Presi.
dent Roosevelt, It's intensity EQUALS
the criticism of his attempt to promul.
gate simpletonized spelling hy cNeCut.
i've order, Both criticisms have a com.
mon origin. Many folks are anxious
to condemn the President ON general
principles. But in the face or mob
mind they don't dare 10 base their
criticism upon fundamentals. So they
themselves manifest the mob mind by
being led to let off steam AGAINST non.
essentials manifeSting the spin, re.
sponsible for the fundamental errors
1t has hardly reached the women :
clubs yet But divers and ,nudry
ministerial organizations have where.
ased and therefored and its dollars
to doughnuts that even before the
House of Representative in Congress
organizes this month a score " states.
men will be striving to Ne first to
offer a resolution ordering the motto
to be- restored to the coin.