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New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
THE TITLE
INSURANCE co.
OF NEW YORK
135 Broadway
HOLD BANKS BLAMELESS.
VanderIip and Hepburn Think Sec
retary CortcIyou Vas Misquotcd.

Frank ~ Vsnderiip, vice-president Of the Ma
tional city Bank said yesterday in regard 10 &
statement attributed in a Washington dispatch to
Secretary Corteyou. that national banks were ro-
spensble for money etringency because of their
refusal Issue currency:
There must be a mistake IN that statement
TO what Mr.. Cortelyou said He could not have
stated anything OF the kind attributed 20 him, be-
cause the national banksvof New York. to which
the statement was said to ailude especially. did
everything their power 90 alleviate conditions by
issuing currency.
"In August the capital stock OF the national
banks in this city was placed at s1400o00o, and
between them these banks had in circulation
s5ocoo0oo IN currency. Since that time the amount
has been increased materially. We have issued
S5,ooocoo or s6.oO0OOo. I forget the exact amount
but VIC have issued all that could. and other
banks have done the sans.
"One Of ths best proofs that we have done our
best is found in the fact that in order to get
United States per cent bonds we have forced the
price Of them to the highest point on record We
are anxious to increase the amount IN circulation
all that can"
The national banks" said A. Barton Bepb,rn
president Of the Chase National Bank. have done
All IN their power TO Increased circulation
IN ehdeaVoring to relieve the monetary situation
0S ehiHsinS their circulation the national banks
encounter two difficulties. In the first place Il
Is extremely difficult TO secure the loan OF govern
ment bonds, which are necessary. to be deposited
with the government in order to secure an IN
crease n the circulation of any national bank
On the other hand II a bank wants TO purchase
government bonds-for instance, government ? per
cent bonds-lt viii have to pay los for them
BY having to pay this price fov these bonds 10
bring out circulation, the financial situation be-
comes aggravated rather than relieved a bank
simply ties up a large amount OF money IN THIS
transaction. Though an institution NAV my 1ns
Tor bond, only 800 IN circulation ls secured
Then. again. even though the banks secure gov
eTnnlent bonds for this purpose there Will be a
delay Of about thirty days or moro before they.
|il actually come in possession of the new circu-
Iaton."
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
CREDIT MEN CONFIDENT.
Association Declares Business COndi
tions Fundamentally Sound.

Indianapolis. Nov. n.-Directors OF the Ma
tionai Association of Credit Men met to-day and
affirmed the faith OF the organization In the
commercial integrity OF the nation and in the
business principles which the affairs OF the
mercantile community conducted. The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted
Resolved That from trustworthy trade and
financial information. received from every sec
tion OF the country. the association declares
general business conditions 70 be Fundamentally
sound and believes the present financial dis
turbance VIII he OF short duration. The asso-
station calls on all its members 10 support one
another in an effort to restore the confidence
of the people so unnecessarily shaken al TINS
moment and to urge upon every one the neces-
sity Of uphoIding business interests by deposit
ing their money as In the past In the
banks TO the end that II may be used for It's
legitimate purposes. the carrying on OF the vast
business OF the country.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
BROOKLYN SUBWAY LOOP COSTLY.
Buildings at Centre and Walker Streets
Must Be Bought and Torn Down.

The new subway. which is 20 be known as tbs
Brooklyn loop, VIII cost the city more by several
hundred thousand dollars than had been estimated.
Recent borings have shown that il would be ua-
safe TO attempt 10 UudeTpin several buildings az
Centre and Walker streets. where the tunnel Is
to run from the former into the latter street
According 20 the original plans. the tunnel was
70 have been bored under these buildings ard
steps had already been taken 20 condemn an ease
ment for that purpose Yesterday tie Publ'c Ser
vice Commission sent resolution % the Corpora
ton Counsel directing him TO discontinue these
proceedings and take the necessary steps to take
entire title TO the premises. they would have 70
be torn down.
Tho buildings that must be purchased and torn
down are Nos AZ and "a Centre street. two ave-
story buildings, occupied by dealers in Tnachin-
cry. and tha building No. rs $50 Centre sret
seven story brick structure. occupied by Patter-
son, Gottfried < Hunter, dealers in machinery
metals and hardware: also a seven story building
at No. III Walker street. occupied by the Pattsg-
son concern. and four story brick building az
Nos. 1I9 and IL Walker street. THIS latter bunG-
Ing Is one OF two occupied by clothing store.
The property that must bs bought Is appraised
at Sesco and will probably cost the eity Gloss
to 100000
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
ACTION AGAINST JUDGE LACoMsa
Effort to Force Him 10 Dismiss Suits Regard.
ing Appointment of Railway Receivers.

Washington, Nov. lin the Supreme Court ss
the United States to-day Roger Foster. an attor-
ney. OF New York. presented q motion for pernis-
sion 10 hle petition for writ OF ma1damuS. 10
be directed to Judge Laccmoe. OF ths United States
Circuit Court. sitting I'm New York directing hin
10 dismiss the suits regarding the appointment OF
receivers for the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
psny and the Now York City Railway Company
and 90 vacate the orders OF the court for the s2-
pointmeat OF receivers for tho companies.
The petition was presented on behalf of joseph
honrad as administrator OF Paul Planovsky. and
for Francis +. Reisenburg and Daniel Gallaghsr
individually. 1t is set forth that Judgment fer
5000 has been obtained against the railroad conf
panies on account OF PIanovsky's death through an
accident on the road and It also is contended that
tae companies are indebted TO ReisenberS In tns
sum OF 5000 and to Gallagher In the sum OF saas
on account of accidents To them.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
EYES ON BELMONT TUBE
z. S. Commission Gets Opinion on
Its PO1cer OUer Tunnel.

Replying TO recent request from Travis II.
Whitney. secretary 20 the Public Service Commits
sion. Abel L Blac1nar. its counsel. yesterday rem
dered an opinion that az the nrst sign OF inten-
ton on the part OF the Steinway tunnel concern
operate that tunnel the commission should "cOn-
slider carefully" the advisability OF soaking In
junction to prevent such operation.
This opinion. important in that Il was made after
careful study OF the whole Steinway tunnel ques-
tion and the powers OF the commission over that
terprIse. Is significant also IN that Il jbas exactly
with what is known TO be the prevailing sentiment
within the commission toward Mr.. Belmout's sub
way TO Queens 1t means that the commission.
aware that II has the upper hand IN this situation,
Intends to keep on watch lest Mr. Belmont steal
march the city. and that tho commission ia
tends neither let him operate the tunnel without
a proper franchise. nor hold up the city for
orbtant price for his tunnel. Mr.. Blackmar's
opinion ran as follows:
duly received your letter OF September L re-
questing mo 10 give my opinion as TO whether the
commencement of operation of tho Steuway tunnel
mission may have IN any legal proceedings under
taken looking 20 the prevention OF operation and
now in charge OF the work.
necessarily to he granted IN every case. and that
acquescence or laches OF complainant is to be
sqqity; ana aith6us6 thif sFneipe does not apply
the same force as where n private individual Isl
Yet It deserves consideration,
acauesce in any operation Of the steinway tunnel
but upon being placed in possession OF evidence
should consider carefully whether an application
TO the courts TO enjom the operation should not be
made.
No comment greeted the reading OF the opnlon
and it was placed on file without reference 10 any
commissioner for further consideration. II Is
known that Mr. WhitneyS inquiry for information
on the legal aspect of this case was called forth
by the fact that the company is now running test
trains through the tunnel and consideration OF the
litigation resulting from the operation OF cars over
the Williamsburg Bridge when 1t was opened.
The commission yesterday issued a ten-day order
to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company 10 show
cause why it should not continue the one minute
headway for trains crossing the bridge during ths
evening rush hours tor twenty minutes longer, or
uh,n ''oo , NJ "hen headway OF minute and a
half be substituted.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
CASHIERS CHECKS THE SOLUTION.
Representative Fowler Says This Issuance
VIII End Money Stringency.

II the banks all over the country viii issue
cashiers checks we will come out Of this trouble
ell right" said Charles y. Fowler chairman OF
the House OF Representatives Banks and Currency
Committee, yesterday afternoon.
Representative Fowler has nearly completed the
bill for banking and currency changes which his
committee will probably present to the House for
passage at the coming session OF Congress-. but
he said he did not to discuss In advance
of It's presentation the changes he has recon-
rnended 1t is generally understood that the re-
cent banking troubles in this city and tho coun-
try large have given the Representative several
ideas OF which he will make
Regarding the local situation Representative
Fowler is optimistic. and believes the sun will be
shining the financial conditions
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
GOLD AIDS MONEY srRlNeENcY.

Pittsburs, Nov u.-Cold coin 10 the value Of
s4250oo arrived here to-day for the First National
Rank being the first gold importation ever made
by a Pittsburg bank from Europe. Cold also ar
rived to-day for the Bank OF Pittsburg tire Farm
ers' Deposit National Bank ana the Mellon Ma
tfonaI Bank. With the importations the money
stringency Ia this section Is expected 10 be ma
terialy reduced.
Chicago, Nov. l1.-Three million dollars gold
was carried through the streets Of Chicago to-day
in four wagons and guarded by fifty policemen.
The gold was transferred from the Suh-Trea sury
10 the First National Bank for the relief OF the
money stringency.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
THE DIVERSE OF THE MEDAL

During the past five years this Company
has invested for itself and its clients over
100000, 900 in mortgages without the loss OF
single dollar.
THE REVERSE
New York City 31s9o bonds, which sold
about five years ago at 1O77s, were worth this
week S2h-a loss of over 25 points.
AGAIN
Even the best railroad bonds have in the
past year suffered an enormous decline.
WHILE
First mortgages on improved New York City
real estate, yielding higher interest return,
show no loss whatever.
To investors who seek security rather than
the hazards Of speculation, this company
offers mortgages in which its Own funds have
been invested-the same class of mortgages
which have shown the remarkable results above
stated. These mortgages can be purchased
either with or without the guarantee OF the
New York Mortgage and Security Company
the company which has never made loss
of any kind.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
sHoNTs's MISSION TO CHICAGO

The report that Theodore P. shonts president Of
the Interborough- Metropolitan Company: Angus,
Belmont and Frank Hedley had gone to Chicago "a
arrage for the consolidation OF all the tractioD
lines Of that city was rdicued the Offices OF the
Interbo3ough- Metropolitan yesterday.
why, it's the most absurd thing / ever heard
Of" said one official of the company. Those gen
tIemen went 10 Chicago TO inspect the WORKING os
the Montreal type OF which Is to be nut ON tbe
Madison avenue line here on December ! Mr.
Hedley also wanted to inspect the CHICAGO ~
lines. They havo not tho slightest idea OF merging
lousr'
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
OLD OAKLAND BANK CLOSED.

Oakland, Cal, Nov. 1.-The Union National
Bank. the Oldest bank In Oakland, closed It's doors
to-day. The officers OF the bank say they are onI,,
taking advantage of the legal holiday 10 straishteu
Up their business. J. y. Brown. OF the California
Safe Deposit and Trust Company, was ce-presl
dent until a few days ago. 1t is said the bank
closed because OF its connection with the California
Safe Deposit and Trust Company
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
MORE GOLD TAKEN IN LONDON.

London. Nov. 1.-The United States obtained
practically tho whole OF the $4,000 IN gold avail
able to-day in the open market In tho absence
Of competition tho price was reduced sSd., TO IT'S
ND.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
MORSE GIVES UP BATH TRUST STOCK

Charles W. Morse, who q director Of the
Bath Trust Company OF Bath. Ne. and held a.
controlling interest In the institution has accord
ing to a dispatch from Bath. turned over practi-
cally all Of his stock TO the officials Of the COM
pany. The trust company closed IT'S doors about q
fortnight ago.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
CALIFORNIA BANK CLOSES.

Ventura Cal, Nov 1.-THE bank OF William
Collins Sons closed its doors to-day. and state
Inent given out that the bank IS taking advan-
tage Of tho day-to-day holiday. The bank had de-
posts Of $500 oe, and its assets far exceed this
amount
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
NINETY DAY LAW IN WATERBURY, BANKS

Waterbury. Conn, Eov- 1.-THE ninety-day
clause requiring all depositors 10 notify savings
hanks ninety days before withdrawing any Of their
principal was put into force in the local banks to-
day. This action was taken by the bankers 10
protect themselves from 4
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
DEFALCATION IN PORTSMOUTH BANK
Suspended Institution Admits Insolvency
and Places Blame on Cashier.

Norfolk. Va. Nov. 1.-The Peoples Bank OF
Portsmouth which suspended several davs ago
went into the hands of receiver tonight on pe-
tton Of the directors. who Eave out a statement
that the bank has been made insolvent through de-
falcatons of the cashier
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12

PLES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS
EAzo 80! OAELMENr Is guaranteed to eurs any o..,
90 a.y. Gniiu 5!eeding or Protru6irs FlAs ia
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12

TO CURE COLD IN ONE nay
Take LAXATIVE BRoSrO cuinInes T.L,a,.
Kists refund money " it falls 20 Snsa n, ,hE4s-
GROVES signature 10 each hor aka ~ w
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12

"A continuous interest in some
thing apart from ones ordinary
work gives one an avocation; and
this highly desirable form of ac-
tlvity may be mental or physical,
or both, independently of the ma
ture of the daily wo.k."
DIR. S. S. COHEN.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29
Birthplace Of Rober, E. Lee.

its builders and residents throughout
all their generations.
Like most OF the colonial mansions
of the south. the house has two fronts.
the more formal northern approach
and that opening upon the broad,
shaded pleasure grounds fronting
upon the river. Stratford contains IS
large rooms.
Old stratford. standing amid the
thousand acres which is now its
dover. presents a typical Virginia pic.
ture. The house and Its immediate
grounds are surrounded by a high
brick wall. now broken in many
places. The two original front gate
ways must have been elaborate. as
remnants Of carved sandstone col
umns and caps are TO be seen strewn
on the grass around the present utili.
tartan entrance.
Some distance from each OF the four
corners OF the house stand small
brick outhcuses. like satellites around
their major luminary. These were the
kitchen. servants quarters and Offices.
The place OF worship attended by
the Lees was old Yeocomico Episcopal
church. which celebrated last June
its bl-centennisl anniversary. II Is i6
miles from Stratford. but In the old
plantation days time as well as money
was plentiful and distance a small
item OF consideration.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29

of this city. which has inherited a
$4,000 estate. lives In solitary
grandeur IN large two-noor apart
ment. with l. rooms 10 gambol In,
and an attendant to care Tor him
alone.
When his mate. Pinkey. died a
short time ago and Blackie inherited
Plnkcy's share OF the $4,000 left TO
them both by their master. the late
Benjamin =. Dilley Of this cisy. the
news was Published and is still trav-
cling.
Miss Addie Rnch. who q Blackie's
attendant. and who receives life
pension from the estate for caring for
him. would have TO engage several as
sistants n she put into practice all
the suggestions she received In the
scores OF letters sent 10 Blackie and
TO her from all over the world. but
she has paid no attention TO any OF
them. and having brought Blackie up
since he first opened his eyes. l6
years ago. she feels capable. she says.
Of doing what Is best for him. and
Of making his life as long as II Is
possible for a cat to live. Already he
Is far older than most cats. and he
seems to realize his unique position as
a cat OF inherited wealth. for he Is
stately and dignincd. he does not
lavish caresses upon anyone, not even
his devoted attendant. Miss Rnch.
Truth TO tell. Blackie. as II he does
not ind comfort In riches. Is a rather
morose animal. and takes life far too
seriously. Perhaps II he had TO
hustle for his meals like many cats
who are heard at night singing their
paeans OF satisfaction. he might be
happier.
Blackie sits up at table. has
shrimps. Italian chestnuts and other
dainties TO eat. has fur-lined baskets
In which to repose. and many cozy
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29

on the gown and on tho sleeves. and
intricate designs may be appiiqucd
with lace insertions Hemstitching Is
another popular mode Of finishing I'M
derwear.
OF course. the French embroidery
will always be a fayorite with many
people. The fine but somewhat heavier
linen that is necessary to give body to
the embroidery Is an objection to some
on account OF It's close weave and
greater warmth. This need not count
with the person who prefers the fine
hand embroidery. though. and many OF
the finest specimens used for trous-
seaus are stIll. and always viii be.
French embroidered.
AS the season of spring and summer
travel will shortly be here. a wrapper
OF China silk will be found the most
desirable. as this fabric does not
wrinkle easily. and II good quality Is
purchased II will not wear out very
soon. One woman who has travelled
AL over the world says that the most
convenient article OF apparel she dis
covered ON her journey was wrapper
OF black China silk simply decorated
with narrow lace insertion and edging-
II was so soft as TO texture that II
could be placed In very small vaIise.
and az night. when retiring 10 her
berth on board ship or on sleeping
car. she invariably donned the wrap
per over her night dress so. as she
laughingly explained. 10 be at least
presentable In appearance should an
accident occur. Certainly n one has
observed a half dozen women scurry-
ing up and down the aisle OF sleep
ing car In various stages Of undress In
the morning IL is wise to suppose that
q neat wrapper would be Of great serv-
ice.
With proper facilities one should be
able TO make several OF these pretty
garments at home at comparatively
small expense.
The model Illustrated Is fashioned
81 fine French nainsoook.
nc ntoit toiihf VI choioiucfra hetu'
sock Is outlined by linen Torchon. .
lace very much in vogue at the pres
ent time Linen cluny Is another
heavy and enduring mesh much "a
vored for insertions and mcdallions.
besides edgings
The sleeves also have inserts Of en-
broldery. bordered with lace. Allover
embroidery may be used for the tab
collar and sleeve decorations.
The same model was made up Of
pale blue batiste. with n stole collar Of
aIl-over veienciennes lace. edged with
a small frili OF the same pattern AZ a
finish. Clusters Of tucks give fullness
over the bust
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29
OLD FAMILY MANSION STILL
STANDING IN VIRGINIA.
Home Where Great General OF the
confederaey First ssS Light OF
Day Fine Example Of Col
onlai Architecture.

Richmond. Va.-Robert Y. Lee was
born one hundred years ago in STRAIT.
ford. westmoreland county. Va. Who.
gazing upon his secluded and now
somewhat neglected home. could
fancy the child born 10 Il would stand
revealed a century later as one OF the
worlds greatest generals and one OF
It's noblest men,
This first mansion Of the family
In the New World was built In the
early years OF the eighteenth century
by Thomas Lee. lfth son Of Richard
Lee. whose father. Col. Richard Lee.
was the first OF his house TO go 20 the
Virginia colony. Col Lee left his
English home, In Shropshire. in l6ii.
forced by his loyalty TO the royal
cause 20 abandon his native land
The American home was named
after the family estate in England.
Proud might its founder have been
had he known that Stratford on the
Potomac would witness the birth OF
many men OF bis line who would stand
forth as leaders OF men In peace and
In war--men loyal enough 10 the coun-
try OF their adoption to make and ad'
minister its best laws and 20 stand
for their state even In losing cause.
The builder OF Stratford was presi-
dent and commanderinchief OF the
Colony Of Virginia. and after serving
In this capacity for some time the
king made him governor by royal APP
pointment. A fiat tombstone in n
grove near the house covers the
graves OF his wife and himself. I, Is
inscribed:
Here lies buried the Hon. Col.
Thomas Lee, who died November II.
1850. aged 60 years. and his beloved
wife. Mrs. Hannah Lee. She depart
ed this life January %. 1919"
President Lee had six sons. who all
grew to honorable and honored man.
hood They were Philip Ludwell.
Thomas Ludweli. Richard Henry.
Francis Lightfoo,. William and Ar
thur. Two OF these brothers were
signers OF the Declaration OF indie
pendence.
Philip Ludwell Lee. eldest son OF
thes founder OF STAFFORD. and It's In
heritcr. had daughter. Matilda. who
became the first wife OF her cousin.
somewhat removed. Lighthouse
Harry" Lee. and they made their
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29
"BLACKLE'S" PRiNCEL Y LIFE.

couches and soft chairs upon which
TO curl.
Imagine his scorn when a letter
came from a western woman saying
that what Blackie needed was a
couple OF kittens TO play with-kittens
which would romp up and down the
room. pull his whlskers. pursue his
tail. bite his ears and claw his nose.
She even offered to furnish the kit
tens. and guaranteed that they would
give him the time Of his life.
Think OF the curl OF his nose when
came a letter from New York wom-
an who. preparing TO 20 abroad with
her husband for some months. wrote
offering 10 send her cat to keep
Dlackle company while she was away.
and suggesting that. as her cat was a
well-bred and highly-cultiyated AMI
NAL. Blackie would be pleased. Such
presumption.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-03-29
mopIsH ToouEs ARE SMALL.
Tiny Headnear Calls for the Most
Elaborate Trimming.

The toque of to-day Is a tiny thing
narrow. pointed and piquante be-
yond expression. Some OF these are
set straight on the head. while others
are tilted sideways In the jauntlest
fashion. These toques are trimmed
In various ways-with fruit, flowers
and feathers. A charming creation
worn by one Of the smartest actresses
Is In black velvet. In a shape that re-
minds one OF saucer turned upside
down and put fat on the head. This
tiny toque was almost covered by
small punches OF black aud white
grapes, with their half-faded leaves
and tendrils.
Another toque had the same small.
Hat shape. but was covered by a big
lophophore bird-hope that word Is
spelled properly-in rich shades OF
blues and dark green's. In front. over
the forehead. was round knot. or,
rather. roseite OF ribbon In paler
green. Both these hats were built to
set straight on the head The former
would look well with a black gown
and the latter with a dark green or
blue costume.
Then a smart toQue In the new
bright blue. called Rouen blue. had
for It's sole trimming one small white
wing. Sc, slantwise across the front
This hat was made to be poised at an
absurd angle on one side OF the head.
Brown Is again much worn. and a
charming touue appeared made en-
iirely OF pheasants' feathers.