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The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
BANKING REFORMS PLANNED
Closer Relation Between State and
National Examiners Established.
VIII Cooperate in New York and
Hope to Prevent Transfers OF
Loans by New Method.

New York, Feb. before the return Of
Clark Williams, State superintendent Of
banks, TO Albany to-day. # became known
that very important reform had been
effected in the examination and the re-
ports from State and national banks and
trust companies. The essence Of the re-
forms IS the establishment Of closer re
lations between the State and national
banking authorities than have ever before
existed.
Hereafter, according to the plan worked
out between William B. Ridgely, Comp
troller Of the Currency. and Mr.. Williams.
these officers viii advise each other be-
fore selecting the date on which State
and national banks make thsir official re-
ports and whenever it is considered adj
visable State and national banking exaIni-
neTs viii cooperate in examining a GER
tain number of institutions under their
respective control on the same day, at
the same hour and minute
The reform is designed 10 do away with
the business Of endless chain banking. In
the chain of banks OF the Thomas-Heinze-
Morse group for instance. there were
State institutions and national institu
tons. The State institutions made re-
ports as Of one day and the national in
sututiOns as OF another There was moth
ing in the system TO prevent the transfer
of loans, securities and cash from a State
to national bank, or vice versa, between
examinations
The first step in regard 10 bringing
about simultaneous reports was taken by
charles Keep after he left Washington
TO become State superintendent OF banks.
MI Keep and Comptroller Ridgely con-
suited with one another in regard TO the
date for the bank reports last August.
ana chose the same day, August %. This
was the first time in the banking history
Of New York that such a plan had beer
put in operation. Subsequently, during
the panic, Mr. Ridgely asked Mr.. VIII
Jams if he would be satisfied with De-
cember as the date for national bank
call. Mr. Williams concurred. but did
not select the same date, for the reason.
perhaps. that it would have called ad-
ditlonal public attention 10 a banking
situation that was then rather delicate
Mr. Williams said before leaving for
Albany that coineidentaI reports Of condi-
tion would be made at many times in the
fGture, though there might be exceptions.
The matter Of COincidental examinations
is considered of greater Importance
Wherever in the entire State several
banks are controlled by the same inter
ests State and national banking exami-
ners will take charge Of the entire chain
for examination purposes on the same IN
slant. II bank in one city and a bank
or trust company in another, for instance
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
FINDS WOMEN WARY
Rev, Dr.. Gear, Late Of Maryland,
Tries an Ad.
Is Pleased with First Feminine Re
spOndent, Who Seeks News
Instead of Husband.
SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald.

Special 90 The Washington Herald
New York. Feb. 1.-Because he boldly
inquired at a newspaper office if adver-
tisements for wives were printed Rev.
Dr. J. Howell Gear. fresh from the do
cese of Maryland. is to-day the idol Of
Catham square. the hero Of Chinatown,
and object Of general publicity.
Having a three years intermission be-
tween rectorships Dr.. Gear took up quar-
ters in the Salvation Army Hotel in
Chatham square, where he has been Of
ficiauug at meetings and has proved gen
orally helpful to everybody The matter
is wearing heavily upon the Rev. Dr.
j. Howell Gear.
Il cannot see why so small a matter
should cause such STIR ne said to a
reporter. "An do is to make a request
for information. and all New York must
know what is passing in my mind"
"Oh, you are planning matrimony
then?'
Il inserted no advertisement TO that
effect and 7 must contradict the state
ment that 1 obtained my first wife
through an advertisement
A woman reporter, newly ordained"
arrived at the Salvation Army Hotel at a
psychological moment and not revealing
her identity. was ushered into DR.. Gears
presence.
Although the clergyman's hair is quite
faxed with time, he is smooth-shaven and
youthful Of countenance and his face
flushed with anticipation as he greeted
his visitor.
First answer TO the ad.," was the whis-
per that went around the Office and the
waiting reporters edged 10 the partition
of the inner Office and listened. After a
breathless wait a pretty feminine voice
said:
What did you say your age was?"
Il didn't say. Really, I don't believe It
is essential. Do your"
We reporters are expected 10 ask
ages"
"oh, you're a reporter, are you? n
thought"
The reporters beyond the partition
kicked themselves for Joy as they fancied
they heard a choking sound as the sen
tence went unfinished.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
DISCUSS SCHOOL SITUATI
Committee Of Board Of Trade Def
Taking Action.
Hour Late When Expression
views Was ConcIuded-Attitude
Toward DOIIiyer Bill.

The school committee of the Washr
ton Board Of Trade met last night a
discussed the Douiver bin and the chan,
of carrying out the viii of the board
composing its defeat
The committee, through its report
the board. had received definite iustrr
tions, and the discussion Of the event
was directed principally TO the best nea
to be adopted to head off the passage
the proposed act.
Vice Chairman Allen had been prese
at the meeting of the subcommittee
the Senate when its report was adopte
with a view to giving information TO
committee ga the attitude of the boa
Of trade on the subject He stated III
he was not asked 70 speak nor was
and other citizens Of the District notice
Ernest A Daniel stated tRe result @
interviews he had had with several Sena
tors, saying he had received some en-
couragement that the DolIiver bill woul
be thoroughly discussed on the floor o.
the Senate. and would not be rueha.
through in a peTfuuctory manner.
Considerable time was taken up I'm
general discussion Of the situation. OWN.
10 the lateness of the hour. when III
members had completed the expression @
their views, it was determined to ad
jOun 10 meet at an early date next week
and take further action upon the cam
paign against the passage Of any Iegisls
ton by the present Congress that woul,
change the existing system.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
PHILIPPINE SESSION CLOSES
First Legislature Passes Five Bills
IN Ninety Days.
ApprOpriates S1.OOO,OOO for sub
urban SchOOIs-BiIIs Rejected
to Number of I20.

Manila, Feb. 1.-The first session OF the
Philippine legislature adjourned this even
ing at 7.l5 o'clock. During the session
Of ninety days l25 bills and resolutions
We're considered. Five Of these passed
both houses, and one passed the assem-
bly, and was rejected by the commission.
The important acts of the legislature
include the appropriation OF 100000 for
suburban schools. the cancellation OF
loans Of provinces by the insular govern
ment, and the increase Of assembIymen's
pay Thirteen protested elections We're
considered and favorable action was taken
on twelve Of them.
The final session was marked bv the
consideration Of the report Of the com
mittee recommending the unseating Of
Dr. Dominador Gomez on the ground OF
nonCitizenship. Gomez asked cousidera-
ton Of the report without discussion The
request was granted The vote was a tie.
nine assemblymen not voting. The speak
er cast the deciding vote in favor Of
Gomez.
A resolution seating Gomez was intro
duced with the request for immediate con-
sideratior. This was denied. and the res
olution was referred to the committee on
elections. II Is understood that the com
mittee viii consider Gomez's moral uuaH-
fcatiOns, with the chances in favor OF
his being seated
The session then adjourned. It viii be
known as the Inauguration ses-
sion. The first regular session will begin
February 4. The state funeral Of A. W.
Ferguson. executive secretary, who died
Of heart disease January 80. wifi take
place from the Ayuntamiento tomorrow.
The remains will be shipped to the United
States on the transport Sherman. which
will leave or February 10. The interment
viii be in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
ENGLISH LIBERALS LOSE A SEAT
Tariff Reformers Return a Unionist
to Parliament.

reformers scored another victory to-day
by regainiug the seat in the House Of
Commons for the Ross division of Here
fordshire, which was lost at the last gen
erai election, and which was recently
made vacant by the death Of Alan c.
Gardner, Liberal
Their candidate Capt. p a. Give. Tn
iOnisJ defeated + w Thomson. Liberal
the vote standing 1876 10 3g2S. Capt.
Give represented this district between
1900 and 1906
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
WardrobeS
CITY CARES FOR IDLE.
PittsbuFg VIII Give 100000 in
Wages 10 Unemployed,
REGULAR sA


Pittsburg Feb. Ia special bond issue
Of $4,000 by the city Of Pittsburg to
give employment TO its thousands of idle
workers on the streets and in the parks
was to-day decided on. and a special
meeting of councils to pass the bond ordi-
nance has been called for next Tuesday
afternoon.
In 1898. during = financial stringency. a
similar move was made. thousands Of
former business men working on the
streets and in the parks at 81 per day.
In view of the much higher rates 0f food
now it has been decided 10 pay the IN
employed SI.55 per day.
Il is understood that there have been so
many applications for work from citizens
not employed for the past many weeks
that it has been decided by the city
fathers to take immediate steps toward
giving food and money 10 the people who
are willing 10 work
Il has been decided that another issue
Of 10000 will follow the first in case il is
seen that such a move is needed.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
GOOD SPORT PROMISED.
Turner-Mackey Wrestling Bout
Billed for February 10.

Billed for February 10.
The Mackey-Turner wrestling match at
the National Guard Gym. Monday. Feb
ruary 10, should furnish the best even
ing.s entertainment of its kind held in
Washington in some time.
This match is a strictly championship
contest as 1t involves the welter title of
the Southern States. Mackey is the un-
disputed welteT champion. Turner STYLES
himself the welter challenger Of the world
Both men are evenly matched in every
way. and both men are betting real money
on themselves.
The side bet of 500. Of which $50 is de-
posted as a forfeit in addition to the
purse, which is 70 per cent Of gross re-
ceipts, practically every cent over actual
expenses will insure the patrons Of the
wrestling game in Washington one OF the
best and most evenly matched bouts ever
pulled of in this city.
Both men are in hard training. as this
means much 10 each man. financially and
otherwise. Joe Turner has not lost a
match in five years of wrestling. and is
looked upon as a conner; while Mackey
has wrestled fifteen years.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
COAL OPERATORS LEAVE.
VIII Resume Negotiations with the
Miners Later In Month.

Indianapolis, Feb. 1.-The coal operat-
ors left here to-day after failure Of the
attempt to renew interstate conferences
with the miners. but Il was decldeI tHas
the same joint committee Of miners and
operators should meet here February p
for the purpose of renewing negotiations.
When this agreement was presented 70
the miners convention there was much
opposition, but 1t was finally concurred
in, though If "a wage agreement is made
the miners will have TO hold a conven-
tion to raufy It. thus entalIing an ex-
Ponse of about $4,000
Because the present convention was not
welcomed to this city by the governor Of
the State nor the mayor. the miners are
determined to-day to hold the 1853 con-
vcntlon at st. Louis They declare that
the city had treated them dlscourteously,
and # was plain that the people here do
not take any interest in their meetings.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
You Can Say ECharse It.

Always remember that you can say
Charge It. and buy all and everything
you wish. You can pay in little amounts
at future dates. as many thousands are
doing. Get the home furnishings now.
while prices are SO materially reduced
and you have entire stocks to choose
from.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
MURDERED ON SLOOP.
Police Find Body of Aged Man with
Throat Cut.


New York, Feb. 1.-The body Of a man
about sixty years Of age was found on
the deckhouse Of an old abandoned sloop.
the Andrew Jackson, in the Flushing Bay,
late this afternoon by Samuel Ray,
fisherman.
The police believe the case to be one
of murder. as the mans throat was cut.
the wound extending from the front to
the left, and back to the spine This, the
police say. shows the man did not take
his own life.
The man wore several articles Of Jew
elry and a small sum OF money was
found in his pockets. The only clew to
identity are the initials M. k" which
were found on a neglige shirt which he
wore. The man wore a s!Ik-lined over
coat. black sack coat, dark striped
trousers, and underwear of fine material.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
WOODRUFF FOR HUGHES.
state Chairman to Make Open
Declaration for Governor.

New York, Feb. at a dinner TO be
given by the Republican county commit
tee Of Staten Island Tuesday night.
Chairman Timothy l. Woodruff, OF the
Republican State committee, viii publicly
announce his support OF GOV. Hughes for
the Presidency
Mr. Woodruff said to-day that he had
only been waiting d favorable opportunity
to declare himself, and that the dinner
Tuesday night would give him the chance
he had been seeking,
4 shall state my position plainly" he
said. I am for the governor for the
Republican nomination for the Presidency,
l have been for him for some time. I
was in hearty sympathy with the recep-
ton given him last night by the Repubh-
can Club. and was in constant consulta-
ton with President Young about the ar
Tangeuents.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Mexico City, Feb. Ia number Of monu-
ments and other prehistoric ruins have
been discovered in the Alvardao district,
State Of Vera Cruz. Prof Leopold Batres.
who IS at the head Of the government
archaeological department. has gone to
the scene Of the discovery to make an
investigation
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Brakeman,s Hand Crushed.

Frank Bruffy, brakeman, employed on
the Southern Railway, was brought to
this city last night from Sideburn. Va.
suffering from a badly crushed hand, as
the result of an accident while switching
cars. He was taken to the Providence
Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
MRS. GLIB GOING HOME.
HOrsewOman Shot in Abdomen Re
covers from Injury.

covers from Injury.
It is expected that within the next week
Mrs. Frank B. GLIB. the horsewoman. Of
the Warrenton Hunt Club, viii have re
covered sufficiently to be taken home from
the Providence Hospital, where she has
been a patient for several weeks.
On January II Mrs. Glib was brought
to that institution from CaIverton. Va.
suffering from a wound in the abdomen,
caused by the accidental discharge Of a
revolver which she was attempting 10
place in a bureau drawer. An operation
was performed, and, despite the serious
nature Of her injury, Mrs Gibb withstood
the ordeal and has been gaining rapidly.
Her husband. Frank B. Glib, and her
mother, Mrs. Charles Martin, of Long
Island. have been with her almost con-
stantly.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Ocenn Sfenmshins

New York, Feb ARRIVED: L5lsitsnia, from
Liverpool, January ..
Arrived out: Baltic, at Liverpool; New York. at
Plymouth
Sailed from foreign ports: Lucania, from liver
pool; St. Paul. from Southampton; La Lorraine.
from HavFe; Patricia. from Hamburg
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
SPETAL FORErAST
Local Temnerafure

Midnight, %; q. m, q 4 a. m, %; A. n. a..
2. m.. AZ. 10 a. m, 81: Z noon. y; 2 p. m, IS:
Z =. ~. &. ?. m, IS; s. p H., p; 10 p m, @
Maximum, A; minimum D.
Relative humidity-s a. m. s.; n. m. S.; u
n.. 81. Rainfall q p m. 10 p. M. 099. Hours Of
sunshine. 4 Per cent Of possible sunshine 90.
Tempeabre same date last year-Maximum. 81;
minimum 50
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
REGULAR SALE
TaTETIaL EF4r.ssH

are controlled by the same interests these
institutions. however far apart. VIII Oc-
casionally undergo simultaneous exami-
nation.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Only ten cents a week. delivered at
your dOOr-the daily issues OF The
Washington Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS.


Washington. Saturday. Feb J. 1865 p m
Since Friday night the western storm has moved
% Northern New England with greatly iucreas sd
intensity. the barometer gt Portland Ne reading
8.A inches tonight. This storm has beeu q ver
severe oue with heavy rains and SHOWS and danger
gales over the entire country from tie lIissi5-
slrEI Valley eastward and is followed bv d cold
wave, with high pressure, the low Temperatures ex-
tending from the Rocky 10 the Allegheny Mountains
In the WeSt the weather was fair except In North
ern California
The weather VIII clear Sunday In New England.
and, with the eastward movement Of the western agh
pressure. generally fair weather NAV be expected for
the next two three days except along the wndwuri
shores Of the Great lakes WheIe local SHOWS are
probable. The cold wave viii reach the Atlantic
and EasJ Gulf States Sunday, and cold weather win
continue Monday. In the Middle West il VIII be
cold Sunday, followed by rising temperature Monday.
while in the Northwest and extreme Central West
1t viii be warmer Sunday
The winds along the New England coast viii he
high westerly diminishing Sunday night; on the
Middle Atlantic coast high vest 20 northwest. di-
min1shing by Sunday evening: on the South At
iantlc coast nOTthwestery and diminishing; on the
Essz Gulf coast light 10 fresh northwest TO north
east and Lake Michigan diminishing northwest
erly, becoming variable.
SPECIAL FORECAST
Storm warnings are displayed Oh the Atlantic oCast
from Esstport to Charleston
Cod wave warnings have been ordered for the At
lantc States from Maine 20 Northern Florida for
Western New York Alabama Western Florida and
the West Guf c0ast
Flocd warnings have been issued for the ConFarpe
aud Wateree rivers Of South Carolina and for the
rivers Of Central and Eastern Georgia.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
LAWSON BACKS ROOSEVELT.

=" - "EVF FIVV,VUV 20 = 0''IUU
on Third-term Election.
Boston, Feb. IA bet OF S100,000 against
$1,000 is the offer Tom Lawson made to-
day TO back up his confidence that Pres
ident Roosevelt will get a third term.
This has been Lawson's doctrine all
along, but yesterdays message to Con-
gress. he SAYS. clinches things.
It's bully" was the way Lawson char
aeterized the message.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

Temperatures in other cities together with the
amount of rainfall foT the twelve hours ended At
?. m. yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Enameled Beds

REGULAR SALE
PRICE. PRICE.
All-brass beds, P
inch posts. ... $1,000 S45.oo
All-brass beds, ?
inch posts. $3.50 S36.38
All-brass beds, ?
inch posts. S39.75 $29.8I
White Enamel and
Brass. .........S28. $50 S2I.38
White Enamel and
Brass. ......... .$22.oo SI6.5o
White Enamel and
Brass. $3.50 SI4.88
Green. Blue. and
White Enamel. SIo.5O S7.88
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

in Washington it
o S o no matter but
cal it Furniture o.
that o
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02

dongs in the big Furniture and Carpet Depa
Gus savings as these, and right on the eve o
give YOU an idea of the money you'll save.
same as has always prevailed. Make The red
Kitchen Cabinets
The Washington herald., 1908-02-02
Art Squares
Ingram

REGULAR SALE
PRICE PRICE.
36-in. All-wool. .So85 So72H
36-in. Ex. Super. .So85 So7zH
36-in. Half-wool. .$o.65 $o.55A
36-in. Union. 5000 So.5I
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
TODAY'S STOCK PRICES
ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W. b. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers' Hubs Building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington Stock Exchange and Chicago Board OF
Trade
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
WASHINGTON STOCKS
WERE FAIRLY FIRM
Traction Shares Steady.
Gas Active at 61-Tone
of Market GoodZAd-
journment Till
Monday.

There was a fair volume of business
transacted on the local Stock Exchange.
a diversified business with sales OF seeu-
rites OF ten different corporations. It
looked like Il genuine investment in
quiry, many orders being filed. while
prices were strong and well maintain
throughout It was a much better ante
holiday market than 10 generally ex-
pected. At the close OF business the
exchange adjourned until Monday. the
Goth inst
Washington Gas moved up 4 OF a
point 10 81, where 125 shares were traded
IN. Six 1O-share lots Of Mcrgenthaler
found buyers at 1891 TO 1891, and more
could have been sold at the same figure.
4 lot of twenty shares Capital Trac-
ton sold at Il9 and small odd-lots down
10 1lSJz. It is understood that some
stock is being liQuidated and buyers
are cunning after IL.
Washington Railway was flrm, the
common being held at 81 with % the
best bid The preferred sold at 741z.
These prices are well maintained.
Mitchell =. with neither bulls nor
bears taking much interest In II, short
ing il or bulling it. LanstOn. sass.
Bell Telephone sold IN a small way
at 30 and later at %.
National City Bank again touched 40
Union Trust rs
The Washington times., 1908-04-16

as an aid to a turn for the better with
the resumption of business next week
NEW YORK. April l6.-One can OBJ
tain any kind Of an opinion on the fu-
tIre Of the market, by simply discuss
ing the situation with a number OF
commission houses. brokers. etc. The
bulls find much that is satisfactory TO
them" there is little consolation in
the days gains for the bears the
market will advance after the adjourn
ment;'' railroad earnings are bad and
many railroads need extensive improve
ments.'
The situation is not encouraging It
is simply a case Of paying your money
and taking your choice. II the big
men OF New York are inclined TO stand
under the market and, Atlas like, hold
it up by main strength, they can do
il. at least until some untoWard infiu
euce turns the tide the otleT way. on
the other hand there is no public de-
man6 for stocks. Railroad earnings are
poor. The pool TO maintain prices IN
steel and iron products is disintegrating,
and il is officially announced that d cut
Of g 70 IS a ton is being made by the
American Bridge Company, and all
other companies are N the scramble for
The spells.
The determination TO hold prices Of
product has been altered 10 a determi-
nation 10 hold the market values for
Steel stocks-another, matter but one
that can be carried to conclusion much
more successfully than the proposition
10 hold prices So long as there Is no
serious break in the prices OF Steel
shares there viii be no flood OF stock
on the market and the insiders seem
10 have the matter well in hand
There wasn't enough doing on the
market this morning 20 make Il inter
esting. The exchange viii, In common
with other exchanges, be closed tomor-
row and Saturday. and there will not
be much doing today. Manipulation
advanced prices materially in Union Pa
cific. Manhattan. PETERBOROUGH. and
Canadian Pacific. The general market
leaders, St. Pull, Beading, Northern Pa
ci1c, and Pennsylvania. made gains
during the morning of y to q.
As the session advanced the market
seemed to take on new strength. Some
shorts started to cover, evening up for
the holidays, and the result was an ex-
tension Of the advances of the earlier
hours to a good point on the market
The Washington times., 1908-04-16
NEW YORK COTTON
MARKET RATHER QUIET

MEN YORK. April I6.-Infuenced by
Steadi3ess az Liverpool some further
precipitation in the western sections Of
the belt and a tendency 10 cover short
commitments on the eve OF a three-day
az jOuTnment market this morning start
ed steady at an advance OF 4 10 points.
There was no aggressive buying and fol-
lowing the call the list eased slightly
under realizing by interests who had
bought on the rally Wednesday al d
sCalping proposition.
May. 9.O1qS.G2. July. S13; August, gOa
dS-OS; October, sOSG9O9
AT l O'Clock May was quoted at S 90;
july at 5.O4. and October at sos.
The final quotations were $50 for