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The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
WANT TREASURY DEPOSITS.
Minnesota Bankers in Conference nj
the White House.

A delegation. Of Minnesota bankers, ac-
companied by Senator Nelson, OF that
State. had a long conference with the
President at the White House last night
IN regard to the need for currency in the
Northwest The delegation consisted Of
z. d. Decker and J. w. Lusk, presidents
Of the clearing house associations Of Min
neapolis and St Paul, respectively: and
z. T. Jaffrey and T. W. Harrington
bankers, OF Minneapolis. Secretary Cor
telyou was called into the conference and
heard what the bankers and Senator Mel
son had to say about the need OF relief
for the banks Of the twin cities. in order
to assist in the movement of the wheat
crop.
None Of those present at the interview
would give any details Of what took place.
but it is understood that the bankers
urged the deposit Of about 100000 OF
government money in the Minneapolis and
st. Paul banks.
The Northwestern bankers were urged
by Secretary Cortelyou to raise the money
needed for crop moving by taking out
additional circulating notes. as has been
done by the national banks in other cities
within the last few days. II was pointed
out that some OF the Minneapolis and St
Paul banks have not reached the limit
OF their legal capacity to issue circulating
notes. and the Treasury is willing TO pro
mote in every way the issue of new cur
rency under the Usual legal restrictions.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
WHERE THE BATTLE OF BALLOTS RACES

Kentucky-Governor and other State officials Contest
one between w. Hager Democrat and A. E Wilson
Republican.
Crothe the Democratic nominee and George R. Gather the
Republican Interest also the Democratic Senatorial
primaries
Massachusetts-G and other State officials Ten
tickets i'll the hed with Democratic split between Henry NJ
Whitney, organization candidate and Cen Bartlett independent
Gov. Guild Is the Republican nominee
Mississippi Governor and minor officials
Nebraska Justices of Supreme Court and railroad commits
soners
New Jersey-Govenor and minor officials Close race be-
tween katzenbach Democrat and Fort, Republican
New YorkAssocae judges Court of Appeals justices and
sheriff OF New York County Tammanys candidate Timothy
Foley IS fighting the ParsonsHear combination candidate Max
Ihmsen.
ney general Local campaign Philadelphia for councmanic
Offices
Rhode Isand-GOvernor and lesser officials Much interest
because of effect on legislature.
Delaware-Fight for prohibition No officers to be elected
Cleveland, Ohio-Mayoraly race all absorbing because
Mayor Tom Johnson being hard fought by Representative
Burton
Cincinnati Oho-Nlayoralty fight between Mavor Dempsey
Democrat; Vice Mayor Pfa City Party and Col Markbre
with odds Pfaf.
Salt Lake Cy-Anti- AIormons or American party irving
to wrest victory from Democrats Republicans and labor party
San FrancScoDemocra and good government people are
for Acting Mayor Dr. Taylor Opposed by Republicans and So
caist Labor.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
OBJECT OF STEEL MEMS VISIT.
Alleged Purpose TO sound President
on Proposed Merger.

New York, Nov. 4.-One Of the most
important matters discussed at the con-
ference Of banks and fnanciers Saturday
night Sunday and Sunday night. and
to-day. was the sale Of the controlling in
terest in the Tennessee Coal. Iron and
Railroad Company TO the United States
Steel Corporation, or interests allied with
that company. Some men prominently
connected with both companies regarded
the negotiations to-day as completed 9th
ers said that they We're nearing compile
ton, and would, no doubt. be brought 70
a successful completion, except for some
developments not then expected
The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad
Company Is one of the most successful
and important independent steel com
panies in the United States. The United
States Steel Corporation now controls
about 60 per cent Of the steel output Of
the country. and. though il was nowhere
in the financial district. thought that ac-
QUESTION OF Tennessee Coal and Iron
would convert the steel corporation into
a monopoly. II was assumed In some
quarters that officials OF tie steel corpora
ton would like 70 know II Washington
would so regard IL in case the deal went
through
In this connection much interest was
taken in the conference between Judge
Gary. chairman OF the board OF directors
or the steel corporation, and Henry c.
Frick. one Of the most influential direc-
tors, on the one hand, and President
Roosevelt and members Of his Cabinet. on
the other. in Washington to-day Judge
Gary and Mr.. Frick left for Washington
after midnight this morning after q con
ference in J. p. Morgans library at which
Grant b. Schley, one Of the men in con-
troll Of Tennessee Coal and Iron. was
among the conferees.
The capital stock OF the company Is
now about $S0.000900. and II Is estimated
that the syndicate now In control owns
at least 50. 100000 Of this amount. The
company's properties are in the Birming
ham iAla-) section. with the largest plant
at Ensley. six miles from Birmingham.
Its last annual report for the year
ended December 81 last showed gross
earnings Of $13, ,265.971; net earnings. 81
'oo,l6O; surplus after paying per cent
dividends on the preferred and per cent
or the common stock S12s, ,SSl. OF the
outstanding stock, less than S25O, 600 is
preferred
No authentic information was obtain
able regarding the terms Of tfhe deal
Guesses ranged all the way from $50 TO
500. The Republic Iron and Steel Com
pany. which Is owned by the men who
control Tennessee Coal and Iron. Is not.
so far as known, included in the negotia-
uons. The two companies are operated
under the same management. but ac-
counts are kept separately. and arrange
ments for a merger in progress at one
time. have never been completed
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said 20 mention Of the present squabble
was made, other than a few perfunctOry
remarks
This commission has, during its year
and q half of existence, investigated
school buildings and school methods IN
almost all Of the larger cities OF the East,
and viii be prepared 70 submit to the
next Congress a VOlumiuOuS report on
these Investigations.
While al this late date II Is not prob
able any change viii be made or ac-
count Of the recent disclosures. IT is pos
sible they may have some bearing on
the report as regards future buildings in
the District
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05

gress will act promptly. II was pointed
out by a prominent member Of the ad-
ministratiOn yesterday, in discussing the
considerations which argued against the
calling Of an extra session of Congress,
that the conditions are far different than
those which confronted President Cleve-
land when he called an extra session in
1898 to repeal the silver-purchase clause
Of the Sherman law.
At that time the President had def
mite thing TO recommend to the Demo-
cratic majority In Congress. In the pres
ent case. hardly two persons agree as
TO any measure OF currency reform. and
any recommendation Of the President
would certainly meet with opposition
There would be no assurance of early
action.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
PARAGRAPHS BY WIRE.

Phillips. Me-. Nov. Owing 20 a series
Of heavy rainstorms in the Raugrley Lakes section
followed by a cloudhUrst. the Sandy River has
risen 70 its highest pitch since 1853.
Prescott, AriZ, Nov 4-Five hotels
were raided last night by a lone bandit armed with
knife. and II the more than twenty guests
held up and robbed was fatally stabbed when he
offered resistance
Lasalle. III, Nov. John Mitchell
president OF the United Mine Workers Of America
who has undergone several surgical operations was
reported to-day 10. be gradually improving Physi-
clans q the hospital say that unless unexpected
complications arise the patient is cut Of danger.
LockPOrt, y. Y. Nov. "A $780, 0C0 fire
to-day destroyed the buildings Of the Franklin Mills
Company. the Lockport Excelsior Company. and
the T. G. HOvey coal treste and cfice and the
signal towers in the main yards OF the New York
Central Railroad. il addition 70 many freight cars
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
ITEMS FROM ABROAD.

Paris, Nov. edmond Rostand. the
playwright, left his bed to-day for the first time
since his operation fOr appendicitis.
Samarkand. Russian Turkestan. Nov.
"A violent earthquake occurred here yesterday but
did comparatively little damage The inhabitants of
Samarkand we're panicstricken.
Stuttgart. Germany. Nov. 4.-Christian
Raithbraith, carpenter suddenly went insane
last night, killed his wife their three children
his sister, and then committed suicide
Thrin, Nov 4.-The Duke Of the Abr,lz-
Il denies the report that he IS engaged 70 marrv
Miss Katherine Ekins, daughter Of Senator Steuhen
B. ElkinS He is reported to be most annoyed at
the prevalence Of this umor.
Teheran. Persia, Nov. A strong
force q troops has been sent out by the Persian
government 20 deal with Turkomaus. who have been
looting Astrahad and other Persian towns in its
vicinity A battle is believed imminent In the
fighting at these points attacked by the Turkomans
many persons were killed.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Presents Medal to DIR. FinInx.

Havana. Nov. AT the University of
Havana to-day. Gov. MagOOn presented
DR.. Carlos ]. Finlay. the discoverer Of
the theory that yellow fever was caused
by mosquitoes. with the Mary Mckinley
medal. awarded him by the Liverpool As
ISOLATION for the Study OF Tropical Dis
eases. DR.. Finlay. in replying to the
presentation in address, paid an eloquent
tribute to Surgeon Maj Walter Reid, who
was Il martyr TO the experiments.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Two wells to BE Closed.

Analyses of water from the wells at
North Capitol and Randolph streets
northwest, and Twelfth street and Florida
avenue northwest. made by the Health De-
partment, have resulted IN the recommen-
dation by Acting Health Officer MCLEAN
that both Of them be closed. In view
Of the fact that Potomac water from the
regular source OF supply is available at
both places, the Engineer Commissioner
has endorsed the recommendation of the
Health Office
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
MOVE WESTERN GRAIN.
Senator HnnsbrOuEh Suggests Rem
edy for Financial Stress.

Grand Forks, n. Oak. Nov. 4-Senator
Hansbrough sent the following telegram
to President Roosevelt to-day:
Fully 80. 100000 bushels Of grain is
now ready to be marketed in the two
Dakotas and Minnesota, and there is no
money with which to do It, The neces-
sites of the Northwest are, therefore
much greater than IN any other section
OF the country. demanding the fullest
consideration at the hands OF the Treas
ury Department
'Ten million dollars placed in Twin City
banks would raise the embargo and start
grain shipments to Europe. This would
relieve the financial stress in the East
much quicker than deposit OF Treasury
funds in New York
Treasury relief operations should have
been begun here. where the congestion is
greatest Our people are not losing their
heads They have TO fear of a panic. but
in this crop-moving season our business
men should have special consideration"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
MILLIONS ABOVE, LIABILITIES.
Trust COmpany's Assets More Than
Sufficient to Pay DepOsitOrx.

New York. Nov. 4-Whie the trust
company presidents and bankers who at
tended the series OF conferences held
early this morning have agreed to stand
behind the Trust Company Of America
and the Lincoln Trust Company, the de-
tails Of the plan for support have yet
to be fully worked out
The plan that is under consideration
looks toward the cooperation not only
Of all the trust companies OF the city,
working through the committee OF five
that was appointed a week or more ago,
but also of the directors individually.
II is understood that the examination
into the Trust Company Of America
showed that II the companys quick as
sets were sold out at the present low
prices enough would be realized to pay
off every depositor and leave a balance
Of A.0o0.0O0. That is, there would be the
capital OF s. 100000 and a surplus OF
S2,000.000. In addition 10 this. the COM
pany has several millions of dollars in
long-term loans
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Very tul5 yours
]. ". FRIEND.

Mrs. Chadwick said she had been asked
several times 20 take the lutte bonds and
dispose of them. Friend telling her: ''The
poor old man Quite was crazy and not
able 10 take care Of himself"
The remainder Of Mrs. Chadwick's affi-
davit refers 10 alleged efforts on that part
OF Friend and Hoffstott's representatives
TO induce her. while in the Ohio peniten-
tiary, TO refuse 10 give testimony in the
lutte case.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Miniature Painter Asks Damages.

Newport. r. L.. Nov. At was learned
in Newport tonight that Nine. Isballe de
Ajuria. a portrait and tour painter, of
New York, whose suit against Mrs Ed
J. Bedwind last summer was dismissed
on account Of a technicality. would again
bring suit. The cost of the miniature is
said to have been $500.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
MINERS ALL PLAN TO VOTE.
Union Workers VIII Take Day on
to Aid Friends on Ticket.

Wilkesbarre, Pa. Nov. 4.-Most OF the
labor union men Of this county, and es-
pecially the mine workers are expected
10 remain away from work tomorrow.
so that they, may vote for candidates
pledged TO work in the interests Of the
organized workmen.
A number of union leaders issued or
ders for the men 10 remain idle It
will be the first thorough test OF the po-
ltical powers of the labor vote In what
Is one of the best organized districts In
the country
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05

the contest Of NJ. II. Reese, Republican,
and George L. Loomis. Democrat. for the
Office of supreme judge. Two regents OF
the STATE University and a railway com
missioner are TO be elected.
Virginia elects county officers and mem
bers Of the State senate and house of
delegates The indications are that the
vote Will be light. There is very little
Republican activity. and both houses OF
the general assembly VIII have a big
Democratic majority.
There is little interest in Pennsylvania
in the election Of a State treasurer, the
only State Office TO be filled. The Repub-
licans say John O. Sheath viii win by
more than 10000 plurality, while the
Democratic managers say they believe
John G. Harman. their candidate. will be
elected.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Mrs. Matte L. Otterbnck Dead.

Mrs Matte L. Otterback. wife OF Mau-
rice Oterback. manager Of the Anacostia
Bank. died at her home, 4l4 Tenth street
southeast, last Saturday. Mrs. Otterback.
who was member OF the Eastern Star
and Of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church, had been i'll for several weeks.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Famous Bird Man Dead.

Baltimore. Nov 4-Henry Bishop, gen
orally known as Bishop the Bird Man.
the retailer and wholesaler OF house pets
Of all kinds. died yesterday morning At
his home. go Madison avenue. OF a com
plication Of diseases
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
THE THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER.

There are no greater epcures than the residents of
washington and the readers of The Washington
Herald especially its woman readers are requested to
send IN menus which will best give their individual ideas
OF the most appetzing Thanksgiving Day dinner
10 the four best menus received on or before No
vember p, The Washington Herald will give the senders
IS each The winning menus will be published in The
Washington Herald Sunday, November "a and will be
selected by competent committee
Address all communications to THE MENU ED1roR
The WASHINGTON HERALD, 734 Fifteenth Street
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
GETCHADWICK PAPER
Attorneys Have Famous Dep
OSitiOnS Read in Court.
WOMAN OBTAINED SsOO.OOO

Document Introduced Before the Su-
Preme Court of PennsyIvania shows
that $5,OOO,OOO in Bogus Securities
Were Deposited TO Cover Loans
Made by Friend d HOnstott.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-05
Nothing but surmise.

There Is nothing but surmise as to
what the President will say in his mes
sage next month regarding the financial
and business situation. Whatever it may
be it is hardly To be expected that Con-
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Pittsburg. Nov. 4-The Supreme Court
Of Pennsylvania to-day allowed the public
a peep at the famous Chadwick deposi-
ton introduced in litigation surrounding
the settlement of the estate Of the late
w. c. Jutte. Arguments on the appealed
case Of the Colonial Trust Company. ad-
ministrator Of the lutte estate. against
Frank \. Hoffstott and James W. Friend.
accused Of conspiracy, We're made in the
Supreme Court
Before arguments began Chief Justice
Mitchell declined to seal the Chadwick
affidavit.
The document shows that Mrs Chad
wick got from Honstott and Friend. who
are respectively president and vice presi-
dent Of the Pressed Steel Car Company.
almost $4,000 in loans. for which she
put up S, oo,OcO in bogus securities.
Copy OF Deposition.
Among other things contained in Mrs.
Chadwick's deposition is a copy of this
memorandum:
To J f. FTiend-As a consideration Of the loan
Of $500. made % you by ne on March 9 laos
and the loan Of 600 this 18Th day q March.
1901. made by you 70 ne. / hereby covenant
promise. and agrue ireTocahy to ulace in vour
possession later than April T. lSO4 al of IN.
securities in The possession q Ira Re7uoIdS
aggregating $4,000 held IN trust for me and dated
March 5 1913. and that you shall have fun power
and authority 70 dsTose q the said securities for
the purpose and IN the manner following.
To Jay % N fun the Pttshlrg parties evidenced
~ the following notes 20 your order:
Note % Ss530a0 dated AVrii 10 -s203
Note Of so0olo dated February s. 1904
Note Of $4,000, dated March Is 1904
Note q S-}o0e. dated March IS IsOi
Note u $500. dated March 3 Is4
Note o. S7.G0. dated March q 1894.
Total. Sss go.
To h0.d the balance of said securities until
shall create tr3st under which viii tie Nd during
my life 10000 Of sid securities. ana on the
execution Of papcrs creating such trust yorl the
said J. " Friend. vii turn over % the trustee
named IN such trust papers the amount of sec1lri-
ties provided IN such trust and the balance Of the
securities yuu VIII hold and deliver % personally
Securities Valued at S5,OOO,OOO.
As inducement 20 said loan of 5000. / further
covenant snd agree that the said securities shan
remain they row are IN the custody Of the said
Ira Reynolds and shall not he disturbed until
April Il. le4. unless sooner turned over % J. ".
Friend and said securities are in Cleveland IN the
active Possession q said REYNOLDS and are q
Far value Of SGo0O09
This paper shall De- considered the execution Of
power coupled with interest and ircvCcahle
witness my hand and sal March q, l9G
CASSIE CHADWICK.
Another paper was produced and
marked exhibit b. Il was as follows:
Pittsburg. June 4 ls0i-Nrs. Chadwick: Herewith
memorandum Of your entire Indebtedness 20 ne
being prcmiSsory notes. PAYABLE cn demand with
interest from the date Of paper:
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TALK TO PRESIDENT
Big Steel Men Are Visitors
at White House.
DISCUSS FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

believed that the Call of Messrs
Fric< and Gary VIII Result in Mr..
RoOsevelt Making Changes I'm His
Forthcoming Message TO Congress.
Secretary Root at Conference.
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A Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.

Aside from the significance attached to Thanksgiv-
ing Day time when the nation is giving thanks for
ITS prosperity there is another thought which occupies
the attention of almost every one:
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EXPECT LIGHT VOTE
IN TO-DAY'S BATTLE

Continued from Page One.
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Securities Valued Mt $1,000, 900.

FIIsUuIg. juno !. HJi--Mrs- tL8dWlck: Herewith
memorandum Of your entire Indebtedness 20 ne
being promissory notes. PAYABLE cn demand with
interest from the date Of paper:
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-19
Republican Members of Sem
ate Decide to Turn Down
His Pet Measure.
INSURANCE BILL CAUCUS
ANTI-HANLY FORCES SUCCESS
Full IN FIGHT AGAINST INSUR-
ANCE COMMISSION APPOINTED
BY GOVERNOR.

indianapolis, Ind. Feb, Is. (Spl)-
The senate insurance committee to-
gether with the republican members
of the senate in caucus tonight de.
cided TO report the Farber-Babcock
insurance bill out, owing to the clause
which asks for the establishment of
an insurance commission. one of Gov.
Hanly's pet measures. It was a de-
liberate slap in the face to the execu-
tive from those members of the SEN
ate who are opposed to Hanly's policy
in debating TO the legislature what
it should do and what it should not
do. The anti-Hanly forces were vic
torious and when the bill makes its
appearance in the legislature it will
carry with it numerous amendments.
among which will be the striking out
of the Objectionable clause establish
ing an insurance commission. The
caucus recommended that the auditor
of the state carry with his present
duties, the duties which would have
been performed by the commission.
Many of the speeches made to-
night by republican legislators were
directed against Hanly and his poll
cies The discussion of the merits
of the bill was a secondary consid-
eration-
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-19
FEW HEAR HELEN COUCER
LEGISLATORS STAY AWAY
Lafayette Woman Harps on Her Old
Hobby in the Halls Of the leuisIa.
ture-Effort to get a Law of her
Making Fails.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb, Is, (SplD--
Helen Gouger addressed an audience
at the house of representatives to.
night on Womans Suffrage.
She made an urgent appeal to the
Indiana legislators to enact a law at
this session giving women the ballot
and declared that women were equal
ly intelligent and interested in the
government affairs of this country
with the male sex.
A bill introduced recently in the
senate in favor of Woman Suffra ge
was promptly killed and similar
bill in the house was laid over till
the afternoon of March 18th. AS
both branches of the legislature ad-
journ on noon of that date the bill
will never be taken up.
The meeting tonight was poorly at
tended, the legislators especially
avoiding a possible roasting for
their actions in the matter by remain
ing away.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-19
CHANGE IN SHOE FIRM
cuRME's STORE is SOLD
Charles n. FeItman of the Richmond
Shoe Company Buys Interests of
Messrs Curme, Davis and Gray-To
Open Tomorrow Morning.

Charles II. Feltman, Of the Rich
mond Shoe company yesterday pur-
chased Curme's shoe store at 724
Main street. He will take personal
charge of the store which will be OPP
ened for business Wednesday morn
ing, it being closed at present for an
invoice. The present owners of the
ctore Messrs Curme, Davis and Gray
will probably engage in another bus
mess enterprise later but as yet they
have announced no plans. For the
present Mr.. Gray will continue with
the new concern in the capacity OF
clerk. Charles kolp, who was con-
nected with the stand" when owned
by j. NJ Williams will remain per-
manently with Mr.. Feltman.
The new owner is one of the most
experienced shoe dealers in the city.
He was with Fred Lahrman for five
years, at Ed Humpes shoe store for
three years and with the Richmond
Shoe company for the past three
years. He is popular and obliging
and his personality will tend to at
tract much trade. Mr.. Feltman an
nounced last night that he would con-
tinue to handle the same high grade
of goods that has always characteriz-
ed the store.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-02-19
WILL OPEN FEED STORE
LEASES BROoKlNs' ROOM
Omer Whelan, Former City Control
Ter Decides to Locate His Store on
South Sixth Street Instead of North
Ninth.

Omer Whelan yesterday leased the
store room of Phil Brookins on the
east side of South Sixth street and
viii open an up 10 date feed store
there, March /. Mr.. Whelan had at
first contemplated using the room now
occupied by Theodore McClelland' S
laundry on North Ninth street for his
store but found that the Sixth street
location would be better. The room
was until recently used by the Mather
coal company and there is a large
scales on the street in front of the
place. Mr.. Whelan will handle a full
line of feed stuff as well as seeds. He
intends to make a strong bid for pat
ronage and bids fair to do a splendid
business.