davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
S4TINGS BANKS STRONG.
Situation I'm proUed-Nay Soon SuS-
mend WithdrazcaL Notice Rule.

From the savings bank point of view. as well
as from that of the banks and trust companies,
the financial situation shows signs of continuous
improvement. At meeting November 20
Of presidents Of the leading savings banks Of
Manhattan and Brooklyn. it will be remem-
bered. committees were appointed 10 draft
plan which would insure cooperation among
all the savings banks of the state in times Of
stress. these committees 10 report their rec
concentrations to the presidents at a meeting to
be held in the near future. That meeting has
not yet been called. and in the belief of several
of the presidents yesterday the necessity for
speedy adoption of a plan for mutual support
does not now exist.
The requiring of notice of Withdrawal Of de-
posits was put into effect on October %. the
bylaws of some of the institutions making
thirty days the period, and of others sixty days.
Withdrawals of the first class are now operative
and arc in progress, but on a very moderate
scale. Many revocations of notices of with
drawal have been sent to the banks which have
the thirty day clause and also to the more nu-
merous class having the sixty-day clause. In
the latter cases no deposits can he withdrawn
before Christmas.
The notices Of withdrawal have shown wide
fuctuation from day TO day but in the largest
institutions the total amount represented by
them has not exceeded about per cent of the
aggregate deposits. Savings banks always have
rather heavy Withdrawals just after the first of
the year, depositors having for their money
being in the habit of deferring taking it out until
that date is past in order not to lose the semi
annual interest. and part of the volume of
withdrawal notices sent to these institutions in
the last three weeks may therefore be said to
represent that normal demand.
1t Is understood that the savings banks will
act in concert in the matter Of terminating the
requirement of notice of withdrawal of deposits
The presidents likely 10 hold their next
meeting little before Christmas, and at that
meeting. if conditions are as favorable as they
now give promise Of being. the notice require
ment will be suspended and deposits will once
more be subject to withdrawal on presentation
of passbOoks.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
BROOKLYN BANK REPORT.
ASSETS Greatly OuerUalucd, Says
Temporary ReceiUer.

The temporary receiver OF the Brooklyn Bank
Bruyn Hasbrouck will file his report to-day on the
condition of that institution with Justice Belts at
Albany This report will disclose loans made on
such collateral piano rentals and leases. and loans
Of the trustees OF the socisties. It will disclose
that the bank has counted among its resources and
assets such items sSs.959 80 Of protested paper
100000 of paper of which the maker also the
indorser, and $77.5u Of paper already charged of
by the Banking Department being of no value.
R W. Jones jr. the late president OF the Oriental
Bank. is indebted Mr.. Hasbrouck will report, TO
the Brooklyn Bank for $4,000 directly and in
directly, it has also been discovered report
will state. that the Brooklyn Bank discounted a
large number OF bills and loans for various persons
at Mr. Jones's suggestion. The makers OF many
of these notes were absolutely unknown to the
Brooklyn Bank. and the receiver expresses the
opinion that Mr. Jones be held liable for them.
The bank values its real estate at its main Of
tces Fulton street $s7 900. This valuation Is
entirely too large, the receiver will report IT
values its furniture its main offices $1,000 and
at its branch offices at Flatbush at 5000. The
ceiver's valuations 5000 and S2000 respectively
Another item which the bank claims as an asset
is Sl6s orc TO- secured by collateral Of questionable
valuation. in the receivers estimation and still
another is $2s7 7464 due the International Trust
Company brooklyn branch), which has closed its
5ooTs. OF this amount S243,1OO represented stocks
bonds and securities owned by the Brooklyn Bank
and delivered by the president and cashier 10 the
SECRETARY of the trust company the latteTs Sug-
Continued second page.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
DIRECTORS CHARGED WITH FRAUD
United States Graphite Company, of Phila-
delphis, Alleged Swindle

Philadelphia, Nov 'S-Twelve directors Of the
United States Graphite Company, which went into
hands of receivers last July. held in $500
bail each for court to-day. II alleged that
quarterly dividends paid the investors out OF
money they had paid in. that the property which
the company owned had not been improved and
that false statements made as to the financial
status of the company. former superintendent
and three directors turned state evidence, and
Philip Goldsmith. accountant. testified that
while a statement issued for the company in 1876
gave the surplus and profits s1231l0 So the sales
ND 10 that time amounted to less than $4,000 He
declared the company never had any surplus and
undivided profits and when II went iuto the hands
OF the receivers owed $4,000 The directors held
were Paul Morris William s. Darnel Howard ".
Bush II. II. Missmer. August ]. Hess. William a.
DonnelIy Edward S. Fritz, Charles a. Welsh. NJ.
w. Watknson j. c. Conrad. N. H. Hollanhack
and Mahlon Van Booskirk.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
FIGHTING ON FRONTIER
Arab TribeSmen DriUe an French
OutpOStS. Then Retreat.

Lalla Maghnia, Algeria, Nov. 29.-An engage
ment took place to- day at AdJeroudkiss between
the French troops and Benls Nassen tribesmen
The latter numbering $500, drove in the French
outposts but they eventually retreated in tho
face of a heavy shell fire
1t is reported that two Algerian tribes have
joined the Benis Hassen tribesmen.
Paris, Nov 29.--The Cabinet has decided to
give General BailIoud. commanding the French
troops in Algeria. absolutely free hand TO end
the invasion of the frontier of Algeria and pun
ish the tribesmen.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
CoxEY PLANS A CURRENCY CRUSADE.
Will Tour the Country Advocating Unlim-
tied Issue of Paper Money.
rR, Telerraph 10 SO rribune. ]

Chicago, Nov. 2s--'GeneraT J. ;. CoXey,
leader of the famous march to Washington in
1894 called on Mayor Busse to-day to explain
new crusade which he proposes to organize next
snring. He plans 10 make tour of the country
next summer at his own expense with special
train and big circus tent. and advocate that
the government print all the paper money thar
~,;eht Ae called for, backed up by the people"
This currency he would issue when it is de-
eirad to purchase public utility, provision be-
ing made for the repayment of per cent Of
Tho sum each year out OF the earnings. When
cash is needed for public improvements not in
the dividend class Coxey proposes that states.
cities. townships and counties get the cash on
the same basis. paying the per cent back each
wear out of taxes. The government would not
h eallowed 10 charge interest.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
LIEUTENANT MUST STAND TRIAL
Charges Growing Out of Suicide of Marine
Officer at Annapolis.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune J

Annapolis, Nov. 29.-Lieutenant Edward p
Roekler, United States marine corps, will be
court martialled a result of the suicide of
Lieutenant James NJ Sutton of the marine
corps. here, on October 13 Lieutenants Sutton
Roekler and r. E. Adams were about to enter
their quarters in the grounds of the school of
application, where they were attending a course
of instruction. when Lieutenant Sutton drew a
revolver and attempted TO shoot himself. His
companions endeavored TO prevent the act In
the effort Lieutenant Adams was shot in the
finger, and Lieutenant Roekler in the chest but
they were not seriously injured.
Lieutenant Sutton was disarmed, it was al
legged, when he drew second revolver and
shot himself in the head, killing himself.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
MILLIoNAIRE's AUTO KILLS BOY.
w. L, Mellon, of Pittsurg, Runs Over Ara
bian Lad-Gives Father Roll of Bills
IBy telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Pittsburg Nov. 29.-W. l.. Mellon, the mill
ionaire oil operator of Pittsburg. this evening
ran over and killed a little Arabian boy, Shaes-
seek HOWE. The automobile was swinging into
Grant Boulevard when the boy, about six years
old attempted to cross the street
Mr. Mellon carried the body to the home of
the lads father, Said HOWE, No 1204 Grant
Boulevard. Taking large roll of money from
his pocket the millionaire handed it TO Howie
and departed. Later his chauffeur Alfred Mar
chant was arrested.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
SUPERVISION OF RA1LRoADs-

While there should be efficient sllpervision and
regulation OF interstate commerce and the ar
rlers ana corporations OF every kind engaged
tIleIeu, " VIII become more and more nlsnifest
as ume passes and results are developed that
thls supervision must be and conservative
consistent With the Constitution and with
sound common sense.
The moral standing OF the business r,ar -
this country has always been high II uss
never so high as il is now. There is cr,sa-
quently less occasion than ever before 10 ~.
strict commercial freedom by statutory details
OF management and surveillance that srs a.
parently framed on the theory that all men arc
criminals Such legislation hampers enterrrSs
retards business activity and discredits ths
whole nation
Broad principles should govern in All Ieuisl,,-
tton. and the enforcement cf the laws ,ho-,54
be left TO the appropriate tribunals without M,
authorized interference from anv Seurce "a
above al things. there should be no tcIarsfiori
OF the idea that our Constitution has bacosD,,
in part a misfit and obsolete. and that ii r.,,-t
be changed and vitaliZed by judicial intprprss.,
ton or by the mere assertion of public Sentf-
ment IN support of that which NAV fe. tfes mo-
ment be desired. although manifestIv tl,,.rt h,r-
lied by its provisions.
From the beginning OF our governments r,,,-
Constitution has been recognized bv an the
world as one of the wiseSt and most nearly rer-
feet organic laws ever framed. Under il va
have grown and proSpered as no other paOnra
ever has We should be slow TO condern il or
to find fault with il. but II we find il inad.,-
changed, IL contains provision in accordan,,s
with which the people can amend it, No one
should think OF amending il in any other man
ner- To change it in any other way would IL.
the beginning OF the end In my opinion ro
amendments are necessary to enable the govern
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
MOUNT vEsUvIUS ACTIVE.
Crater and Fissures Emit Red Ashes-Ab-
sence of Wind Saves Villages from Damage

Naples. Nov. 29-The slight activity OF Mount
Eesuvius continues. The crater and the assures
surrounding 1t are emitting red ashes. but ow-
ing to there being wind they are not carried
far and the Vesuvan villages therefore. are
not suffering 10 any great extent
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
FISH TAKEN FROM ICE REEVES.
rBv Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

-atskill. N Y Nov 29-As Sheriff Stewart
,yss nutting ice nto his chill room to-day he
noticed small fish imbedded in one of the
large cakes. He chopped out a piece surround
INC the fish and placed il in tub OF water near
stove AS soon the ice melted the fish
hegan TO SWIM slowly at first, and in short
time as lively as ever This Ice was taken from
The. river last January.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
WANT CASH PAYMENTS RESUMED.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

iBy Telegraph 70 me +flbunei
Chicago Nov. 29.-Two thousand Western
banks have petitioned Chicago banks for the
resn"lption of currency payments
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
ROYAL BLUE LINE TO THE souT4.

All Royal Blue Trains Of the Baltimore s ono.
Jersey Central and Reading Route leaving New
York Every Other Hour the Even Hour nsv-
make direct connection In New Union Statiess
Washington, with all trains South, avoiding trans-
fer across city.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30

AFTER ALL, UsHER's THE scoTcH
taat made the hi2hbah famous.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30
JUSTICE OF REGULATION

corporation owning and operating public
franchises owes primarily duty TO the state
which created ii. Such being the case, they
subject, has been repeatedly held, to govern
mental regulation and supervision. But the
effective exercise Of the power of regulation and
supervision depends upon the continuance ot
state control over the franchises which the
poration enjoys
The exercise of railroad rights involves
'he exercise Of the states sovereign power.
and cannot be delegated without the
sent Of the state. The enjoyment of these
privileges imposes corresponding duties
the corporations IL is clear, therefore. that
A railroad corporation is chargeable with tho
performance Of public governmental functions,
ss:d when il offends against the law OF the
state, has remained insolvent for at least
wear, the state has the right TO forfeit its char
Ter. Pending the rendering Of final Judgment In
such action. the state court may appoint a
temporary receiver, and thus retain within its
control and Ia the hands of another of its own
agents tie powers and franchises which X orig
inaly gave 10 the corporation, the proper ad-
innet-ation of which constituted the primary
purpoAe Of coaferrine them. The fact that the
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30

Continued on third page.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-30

Continue ON second page.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
he SPORTING WORLD


Yanks Won Many English Oerbiee.
1t il probably not known to the gem
crafty OF people that Of the last six
anniversaries Of the great English Der
by five have been won by jockeys from
America. and. though on none OF these
occasions has the finish been Of an abb
solutely hair raising nature, yet, on the
other hand, not one OF these races has
been so easily won but that it required
all the skill of most accomplished
rider to bring about the result
Indeed. the very conformation Of the
EPSON course calls for an ample sup
ply of both nerve and horsemanship
throughout the whole of the journey
before victory can be achieved. The
start taking place about half a mile
from and opposite the stands, the
for about half a mile. after which the
next half mile is rather downhill until
the famous Tottenham corner Is reach
ed, where they turn into the one-half
mile stretch.
Round this same corner Fred Ar
cher of days gone by was reputed to
have raced many times with one leg
over the rails. This last half mile IL q
very gentle decline. The blue ribbon
Of the turf" the great race Is called In
England, and the term Derby" has
now become household word in all
countries where horse racing prevails,
since every nation has now its Der
by" and all over the globe stirring
contests take place and great multi
tudes attend. The scene at Epson ON
Derby day cannot be adequately de-
scribed. but must be viewed to be
realized.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
Sahara GROWING Drier.

c. #. Gautier French explorer. Is
authority for the statement that the
Sahara Is continuously becoming drier
to such an extent that the GASES are
perceptibly drying up and will disap-
pear altogether In a relatively short
time. He quotes historical records and
physical signs to show that springs
were at one time much more plentiful
than now and that the extent Of the
patches where vegetation fourishes
were much greater even fifty to hun
dred years ago. AS the climate Of the
region has undergone no change In
perhaps thousands OF years, he believes
that the disappearance of the water
must be due to purely mechanical
causes. He considers that 1t Is due to
the continual advance of the great
sand masses to the north, thus forming
an impermeable barrier against the
watershed of the Atlas mountains.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
The Frat Oil WeII-

With the death OF James P. Smith of
Titusville recently there passed the
last OF the group Of men who appear
in the famous Drake well picture,
taken in the autumn Of 1851 by John
A. Mather, the noted oil region pho
tographer. The group in the picture
included Colonel Edwin l.. Drake, the
man who drilled the well: William and
James p. Smith, practical drillers, who
assisted with the work; Peter Wilson,
Titusville merchant and steadfast
friend of Colonel Drake, and Albridge
Locke. The Ave men are dead. This
picture adorns the Offices of hundreds
Of oil operators and refiners and Is the
only photograph Of the first oil well
The only person now living connected
with the picture is John A. Mather
the photographer. = Philadelphia Rec
ord
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
The Hlqhsst skyscraper.

The tower to be built by the Metro
politan Life on the northwest corner
Of the block between Twenty third and
Twenty fourth streets and Fourth and
Madison avenues In New York city
will be 656 feet above the sidewalk
and 600h feet above its foundation.
The clock to be placed between the
twenty first and twenty-third stories
will have hands twelve feet long. OF
aces on the forty-flrst door win b the
same height - the lookout windows Ia
the top Of the Washington monument.
An interesting point II noted by Z
writer in the Scientific American. Thu
tower. being thirty feet higher than
he Montclair hills. VIII catch the raya
81 ~ sun after It has set behind r.
Orange mountains.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
(ELECTlQNA
A~ L-MN
G--sS D
RAMS INEFFECTIVE.
Warships That Have Them Do Not
Dare to Use Them.

Warshtps That Have Them Do Not
Dare to Use Them.
1t Is proposed to omit the ram from
the battleships of the Lord Nelson type
and the cruisers of the Minotaur class,
says London dispatch to the Phila-
delphia Ledger. The ram is a weapon
that has played a prominent part In
naval warfare and appeals to the pop
ular imagination. but it is regarded as
effective no longer. 1t came into gem
were battleships of 1900 tons. with a
speed of eight knots. A vessel OF this
displacement and speed might have
many opportunities Of ramming an adj
versary, but the service men of today
regard the weapon as troublesome
incnmbrance.
Take a ship like this said the cap
tain OF one OF the cruisers this week
Here Is hull with dead weight OF
10000 tons and maneuvering speed
Of eighteen knots. Work out the mo-
mentum OF such blow as we could
give, and the figures will make your
brain reel. Before you can ram your
ship you must catch her. With the
high speed tactics Of the present day
this is practically an impossibility.
You could only catch her IL she were
disab led, and no man would ram a
helpless ship.
Suppose, however, for the sake Of
argument. that you got home square
eighteen knot broadside blow. You
would cut clean through your oppo-
nent Nobody doubts that for a min
ute. But what state would you be in
afterward? Your hull might sustain
the impact, though l should predict a
general bursting up OF plate rivets.
Half the boilers, whether they were
box ended or water tubes would blow
up with the shock. Every steam pipe
would give out. The bedding bolts Of
the main engines would be wrenched
free, and the whole mass OF machinery
weuld be siung into the fore stoke
hold. Your heavy guns would jump
clean out OF their cradles. In fact, I
would just as soon set light to the
magazine room as use the ram in this
ship, for similar result would be ac-
complished rather more quickly"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
The Rocky Road 10 Mount Vernon


The particular interest l have In the
state of the road from the city Of
Washington to Mount Vernon, the
home of him for whom the city was
named, Ii this, writes a contributor to
Photo Era: have been over the road
In q motor car, and found 1t so un-
speakable as to be literally disgrace
to the state In which 1t exists, the
country which holds the state and the
people who live in the country. II It
was az bad when General Washington
used 1t. we should simply be sorry and
argue that without modern methods OF
both roadmaking and transportation,
all Of which he lacked, the state OF the
road was not to be wondered at. II,
on the other hand, the road was bet
ter than 1t is now the depth OF our dis
grace becomes too great for words.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09

The detection Of Mike Donlin from
the ranks of the New York National
ball team has left big hole In the
once worlds champions. D0nlin was
q great hitter, reliable fielder and a
speedy runner.
Mike has left ball to go on the stage.
His wife is an actress, and they will
join forces.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
Success. Of Annua, Flowers.

OoCS0US " HUU00s Gi0WVfOs
The success of annual flowers de-
ponds good deal upon the condition
of the soil In the first place and In keep
Ing it clean and mellow afterward In
heavy or clayey soil the seeds often
fail to terminate or IL crust Is per-
mitted to form on the surface and the
top soil becomes too hard and dry. The
raising of flowers from seed is then
pronounced very difficult and involved
in great mystery.
Generally those who attempt and fall
with flower seeds do not feel enough
interest or do not give time enough to
understand what they are doing. In
dealing with a clayey soil crust may
be prevented by sprinkling fine leaf
mold over the surface OF the sowing or
some perfectly mixed compost of leaf
mold with old cow manure. This will
keep the surface friable and In fine con-
dition, and the seeds will sprout freely.
Novices are apt to plant their seeds too
deeply. to literally bury them.
No seed can terminate without three
conditions-namely, moisture, warmth
and air; hence IL the ground Is too dry
the seed cannot swell and grow; Sec
ondly, Ii the earth is too cold only the
hardest plants will start; the more
tender kinds must be left till the
weather and soil become warm IL they
are to be sown In the open garden,
and, thirdly, the seed must have air
by being planted in mellow, porous
SOIL In large nurseries some of the
gardeners are constantly employed in
making composts. Huge heaps are
continually worked over and finely in
termixed until they become almost as
fine as -four. Nothing could be better
to start the seeds In and to cause sue
cessful growth afterward. Composts
cannot be made In hurry. Some
months at least are required to effect
a sufficient diffusion and intermixture
Of all the parts.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
The Better Way.

By burning the garden and orchard
rubbish you destroy unseen but numer-
Gus insect enemies. For that reason
burning IL better than hauling to some
out Of the way corner.
The dry fruit mummies hanging to
the trees, especially the plums, have In
them the seeds OF future trouble for
yOu- They are full Of the germs OF
fungous diseases. For dime boy
may be hired to pick and destroy what
would otherwise cause you ten doliar
loss later. Iowa Homestead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1907-05-09
For Lawn PLANTING.

The black spruce fPicea nigro) IL a
distinctive and attractive tree. par
ticular variety of black spruce (dou-
metti being one Of the best for lawn
planting, says a writer in Country
Gentleman. The black spruce Is not q
rapid grower, but this is no great dis.
advantage, since its shrublike form
makes 1t attractive while still small in
size. This, in fact, IL one great ad-
vantage In planting these trees-they
give the effect and beauty OF shrubs
while growing up into tree size, since
they are branched close to the ground
and have rounded shape by pruning
and close branching, all OF which
makes them available as features In
ornamental planting as soon as set.