The Ketchikan miner., 1907-12-21

Seattle, Dec. 14.-Cashier Wood of the Fairbanks bank announces that the bank will suspend business next Wednesday. He states that the bank will resume business not later than May next at the latest. The suspen- sion is due to shortage of currency. Primarily the trouble was caused by the tying up of over two thousand dol lars of the collateral of the firm through court order in the Causten suit. The collateral referred to is an asset deposited in the Scandinavian- American bank and which will not become available until the court settles the case before it. There will be no loss to depositors as the assets of the institution are ample to cover everything outstanding.
 Washington, Dec. 14.-One of the most imposing spectacles and the greatest display of naval strength ever witnessed in the United States was viewed by thousands of people today when the great whire squadron of bat tleships steamed slowly out of Hamp- ton roads and the long journey down the Atlantic, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific coast to it's new station was begun. The Mayhower, having on board the president and his invited guests, was anchored in a favorable position for the review and the ves- sels, passing the yacht in single file, fired the customary salute and started on their way
 San Francisco, Dec. 4.-Charles Coyle, mining operator from the Klondike region, has disappeared from here and no trace of his whereabouts can be obtained. He was known to have had considerable money in his pocket at the time of his disappear ance and it is feared by his friends that he has been the victim of foul play. Efforts are being made to locate the missing man.
 Boise, Dec. 14.-Attorney Darrow, in his examination of Harry Orchard today, forced Orchard by series of questions to make himself out to have been monster from the time of his childhood. The purpose of Darrow in bringing out the points of long contin- ued depravity in Orchard is to dis credit as much as possible his testi- mony regarding the confession.
 New York, Dec. 14.-A heavy break occurred on the stock exchange again this morning which was brought about by the machinations of the bear element. A we'll organized attack was made in an effort to force out the longs The attack resulted in num- Der of heavy liquidations and gener- al failing off of prices. Copper went down to thirteen.
 Seattle, Dec. 14.-So far as can be ascertained, the terrific wind strom of yesterday did not result in any very serious damage to the shipping in the sound. Warning had been sent out by the weather bureau and preparations were made for weathering the storm out. A number of vessels were pretty roughly handled and show some evil dence of the storm but none sustained serious injury.
 Point Comfort, Dec. 14.-One of the greatest pagents ever witnessed was the naval ball given last night in hon. or of Admiral Evans. It was fare well affair and many of the leaders both in social and political circles in the capital were present. The foreign embassies, who are here to witness cifc, were also present and pronunced the affair the most brilliant they had ever attended in this country.
 San Rafael, Dec. 16.-An accident, which nearly cost a man his life oc- cured here last night. Steward Dun bar was walking along the railroad track and, coming to cattle guard, attempted to cross. His foot slipped and was caught in such a position that 1t was impossible for him to release himself without assistance. Shortly afterwards train, running at full speed, bore down upon him. Dunbar had in his possession at the time some paper money. Lighting the money he waved signals to the engineer who saw them just in time to prevent kill ing the man. The engine came to a stop ten feet from where Dunbar was held fast.
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