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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-10-27

New York will be the battle-ground of
political parties during the final week
of the campaign Page
President Gompers replied yesterday to
the letter Of President Roosevelt on the
labor situation Page q
Indiana will witness a spirited closing
of the campaign this week, John w
Kern having again gotten into the lists.
Page 1
Taft will close the Ohio campaign
at large rally Mat wa be held at
Youngstown. Page 1
W. ]. Bryan yesterday made a number
of speeches In the vicinity Of New York,
closing at Madison Square. Page a
Judge Taft received royal welcome from
the college men of New Haven, where he
spoke yesterday. Page 1
NEBRASKA.
Two stock trains on the Northwestern
railroad met in the dark near Oakdale
yesterday morning, but none was injured.
Page
John O. Kent fined S25 and costs at
Lincoln for yelling for Bryan and dis
turblng meeting of veterans j. ]. Fie,
who attempted to extort money from
Luther Drake, dies in the penitentiary.
Page /
DOMESTIC.
A receiver has been appointed for the
Egg-O-See firm which recently went into
bankruptcy. Page i
The United States supreme court has
fixed January as the date for final
hearing on the commodities clause case
Page
The Massachusetts, supreme court ruled
yesterday that a labor union may not
impose fine to enforce a strike. Page
6H@sS - --<ss2A-x& -%~N -s1A sSIa-ksSl
AID POLITICAL ...... ......
"Tom" Allen. chairman of the demo-
cratic state committee. threatens to bring
suit against the Lincoln state Journal
to force compliance with contract where
b., the democratic comwittee was to have
use of the columns OF that paper
t rage
"We will never accept the rates" was
the simple reply of the Omaha Water
company to the Omaha Water board,
which last Saturday ordered a reduction
In the rates. Page 10
Year after the panic" began In Omaha
and bankers look back over the situation
and wonder what possible excuse the
east could have had for worrying people
with their troubles when there was no
trouble In sight Page 5
BeuIah Solomon, young girl charged
with shoplifting, given an informal hear
ing before Judge Estelle Mrs. Cotton say
ing she does not believe statements OF
girl and will stand by her husband.
Page 1c
Milwaukee road announces fare of one
and one-third regular rate to National
Corn exposition, and this is taken to near
the Western Passenger association has
taken action, and all roads are included.
Page ]
SPORTS.
Three and possibly four Of CornhuskeI
backfield men will be out of the gamC
against Iowa Saturday. Page
con1b1ERoIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page
Grain markets. Page 7
Stocks and bonds Page
AHnunNnMra nr ndHAM RTEAMaHYPH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-10-27
Rank of FaIIi. Rohhed.

GUTHRIE, okl.,. Oct. 26.-rhe First State
bank OF Falls In Lincoln county, was
robbed OF $500 In currency and gold last
night. George Schmake, the bank president
was arrested today on suspicion OF knowing
something OF the robbery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-10-27
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Tue.day, october "a, 1oos.
THn WnATHnR.

For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair Tuesday. Not much change In tenn
perature.
For Nebraska-Fair Tuesday. Not much
change In temperature.
For Iowa-Partly cloudy Tuesday. Con-
tfnued cool
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
BUSINESS At
THE LIME KILN
NEW LIME COMPANY GETTING
OUT LIME ROCK EXPECTING A
HEAVY RUN DURING THE CON-
ING SEASON.

The officers of the recently incorpo-
rated Wenatchee Lime company re-
port considerable activity at the plant
of the lime company up the Columbia
river. A great deal of lime rock is
being taken out in preparation for 4
very busy coming season. The lime
from this company has been tried out
here during the past season, and IT
has given satisfaction. The plant is
in shape so as to turn out IS barrels
rer day, and the plant will increase
its capacity just as soon as the de-
mand warrants it. This plant and
its products is going to be numbered
among the most aourishing of the new
industries Of Wenatchee.
The stock Of tie new company Is
owned principally ir this city. Geo.
r Wilson Is ries'oent Of the COM
pany and Fred Ker er is the secretary
treasurer.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
CHRISTMAS WAS A SEASON OF
GOOD CHEER AT MANY HOMES
IN CITY ND VALLEY.-CHRIS
MAS TREES IN EVIDENCE.

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. NJ. Deniston en-
tertained a number of friends yester-
day afternoon and evening at their
home on D street. The guests we're
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Bailey, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Mosely and Miss Mary
Winans. The house was prettily dec
Grated in red and green, ribbons and
Oregon grape vine being draped about
the rooms. A gorgeous Christmas
tree was the piece de resistance. The
favors were Christmas bells. After a
course dinner, the evening was spent
in enjoying the music furnished
mostly by Miss Winans, assisted by
Mr.. Deniston.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
BEATS RECORD: FOR
GRANDP ARENTS
LITTLE MISS MARGARET JOHN.
son HAS LIVING EIGHT GREAT
GENERATIONS MET YESTER-
DAY.

1t does not fall to the lot of many
little misses to have living eight
grand great-grand parents. Such Is
the fortune of little Miss Margaret
Johnson, who is ten years old, an
who participated yesterday at a
Christmas tree in which four genera
tons we're present. 1t is thought
that this little girl holds the record
for the Wenatchee Valley in this re-
spect. She is the daughter of Mrs.
P. H. Miller of this city.
Mr. and Mrs Miller entertained at
dinner yesterday Mr. and Mrs. A. c.
Scheble and Mr.. and Mrs. A. P.
Clayton. In the evening there was a
Christmas tree. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Scheble. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. P. Clayton, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. NJ. Scheble, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A.
Scheble, Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Case,
Mrs. Dora Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
Englund, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Sche-
BILE and children, Master Rex Scheb]e
and Miss Margaret Johnson. This
made four generations of the Sche-
BILE family presen. at the gathering
last night. A We Y fine time was had
The grandparents of the little miss
are Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Clayton aud
Mr. and Mrs. o. D. Johnson of this
city.
The great-grand parents are Mr..
ard Mrs. A. C. Scheble, of this city,
AMI the parents of o. D. Johnson are
still living at Amonent, Ky.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

can be done toxards the imprc Ja-
ment of Wenatchee avenue until some
$4,000 is paid INTO court. This is
the amount the jury awarded the
property owners Of Wenatchee ave-
nue. IS damages fer the changing If
the erade of the avenue. When this
is paid into court the superior court
Judge will appoinl u commission :Ur
the urpose of asc1ssjng the benefits.
Whe this is settled then work vii!
be started on the work of improving
The polls will he open from 9 a. m.
until p. m. The officers of election
the avenue. Besides this work there
Is a great deal more that will be
started as soon as the funds are avail
able.
are George w. Harter, :. ". Sus-
sex and George F. Beggs.
THE EAGLES DANCE
The dance at the Eagles hall last
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
GIRLS SHOULD
PAINT ANDP0WDER
ST. LOUIS PASTOR SAYS BEAUTY
Is A DUTY AND LOVE Is BY NO
MEANS BLIND. - TELLS GIRLS
TO SPRUCE UP
Special to the World.

Special to the World.
st. Louis, Dec 26.-By U. p
Young women of the First M. E.
church may now use the powder puff
and likewise the paint brush and the
brow pencil without any compunc-
ton or conscience. Their pastor, the
Rev. Phillip Cone Fletcher, says it
is right.
Lecturing on Love, Courtship and
Marriage" he told them that beauty
was duty, and that if they had not
been born that way it was incumbent
upon them to powder and paint and
pencil themselves beautiful.
If I were young woman would
try to be winsome," said he. Beau
ty is duty. Young women ought
to strive to appear to the very best
advantage, mentally, physically and
morally. If, by the use of the powd-
er puff, the paint brush and the brow
pencil, you can make yourself more
winsome, you have my consent to
use them freely. It is all right to
supplement the works of God. To
be ugly in an age like this is
but little short of a sin against God
and SELF
He said: 81 take the position
that lovers should be sincere and hon
est with each other. Deceptive court
ship means a miserable marriage. No
woman can be happy. with the man
who has lied to win her. No man
can honor and cherishthe woman
who has caught him as the spider
catches the unsuspecting fly.
There are several fallacies about
love that ought to be corrected One
is that the first love is the only true
love. The first love may be true
love, but it need not be the only
true love. Another fallacy is that
love is blind. Love can see beauties
where the world sees jeformities. 1t
is also mistake to suppose that one
can truly love but once. 1t is like
wise false that true love never runs
smooth What kind does run smooth
then? And an error as great as the
others is the one which says true
love can never die Love will die
if it is not fed
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
ASK DAMAGES
FOR AUTO SMASH
THE NICHOLS PARTY SUING CITY
OF SPOKANE FOR BIG SUM
CITY NEGLIGENT IN CARING
FOR STREETS RESULTING IN
FATAL ACCIDENT
Special to the World.

Special to the World.
Spokane, Wash, Dec. 26.-Claims
aggregating $165,073 for injuries
sustained in a series of automobile
accidents have been filed in the
Spokane county superior court. The
largest is against the City of Spok-
ane as the result of a touring car
going over a 150-foot bluff the eve
ming of November Is, when Miss
Mary M. Nichols. a school teacher
was killed, and her sisters, Mona
Nichols and Clara NJ. Swan, and
brother, William A. Nichols, and
F. c. Chambers, chauffeur, injured.
Abner and Inez Curtis want $65.273
from John A. Weeks as damages
for injuries sustained in being run
down by buzz-wagaon, which
frightened their team. In the run
away that followed they were thrown
out of the vehicle and cut and bruis-
ed. Julia Ellen Domke, a stenog-
rapher. asks Henry Cunning to pay
$4,000 for knocking her down with
his machine. She was crossing a
street when the automobile cams
around a corner. The front wheels
passed over her body and when the
engine stopped one of the rear wheels
rested upon her. Miss Domke says
her injuries are permanent
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
HAS AN EDUCATED
TROUT ON RANCH
DAVE RUSSELL HAS SPECKI,ED
BEAUTY ON PLACE IN MOSES
COULEE OF WHICH HE THINKS
A GREAT DEAL.

People have some queer pets in this
world and some peculiar animals
have been tanned AMI jomesticated.
1t is not very often, however. that 4
trout has been brought under the
tanning influence of man. Dave Rus
sell has speckled beauty at his place
on the land of the Wenatchee Fruit
Lands company, which he says has
been educated and is a pet of the en-
tire force working on the place.
Sutherland Creek, little stream
which furnishes the water for the irri-
cation of the land of the Wenatchee
Fruit Lands company, and runs about
thirty inches of water, is full of fine
trout, and last spring fine, big fell
low jumped the dam and came down
the mile and one-half of pipe line to
the orchard. He was picked up by
Mr.. Russell and taken to the house,
where he was put in a little trough
from which the water for domestic
purposes is taken. The trout en-
jOyed his new surroundings and be-
came very tame. During the summer
he grew fully an inch and increased
in weight He comes at call and de-
lights to be fed by hand.
Mr.. Russell says that he enjoys
front hut cOu1d not think Of eating
this fellow
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
LEAF YEAR IS
ALMOST GONE
FIVE DAYS ONLY REMAIN IN
WHICH THE LADY HAS PRIVI-
LEGE OF CHOOSING HUSBAND.
RECORDS GOOD FOR YEAR.

That the privileges of leap year
have been taken advantage of by the
femininity of Chelan county is evil
dent from the records of the court
house. Last year during the entire
year there were issued but 115 mar
riage licenses, and it is safe to say
that there will be several more issued
during the five remaining days of the
year 1908. This shows a considera-
BILE gain for the recent year, and nat
urally this is attributable to the fact
that this is leap year and that the
women folks have the opportunity to
PROFOUND the question which comes
so difficult for many men.
One of the young ladies of the city,
who evidently has succeeded very
we'll during the past year, urged the
editor of the World to advertise the
fact that but five days yet remain for
her sisters to do as she has done and
ask husband in marriage.
Doubtless there will be some lively
skirmishing here next week, and
those men not already branded had
better yield peaceably or else take
to the tall timber.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
SHIP ROLLER RINK.

The patrons of the link pronounce
the new hardwood floor perfect, and
since being laid the skates has been
out at each session. For l-ext We'd
nesday night two events will be pulled
off-a half-mile open race for men
and a potato race for boys. The
latter race consists OF the boys start
ing from the mark and picking up
a. row of potatoes with a large spoon.
The one who finishes his row first is
the winner. One has to see this race
in order to enjoy its funniness. The
management has something new
planned for each Wednesday evening
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

DR.. and Mrs. w. P. Cameron made
their fine home the scene of a jolly
Christmas for a number of friends
yesterday The living room was deco
rated with holly and evergreens and
a quantity of cut flowers. A mistle-
toe caused much fun; also Christ
mas tree, which was presided over by
DR.. Cameron, who impersonated San
ia Claus to perfection. An elaborate
seven-course turkey dinner was
served. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Berger, Master Lawrence Berger,
Judge and Miss Allie Grimshaw, Mr..
Akin of Seattle, Fred Kemp A. E.
and Miss Nan Lawrence.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
OMITTED CHARLES b. REED.

In the Worlds write-up Of the
Commercial club meeting Wednesday
night, one sheet of the copy was I'M
Intentionally omitted, and no men
ton appeared of the address made by
Charles B. Reed, which was one OF
the principal ones of the evening.
While the talks were being made, Mr..
Reed was called upon. Responding
in a way characteristic Of the man.
he dwelt upon the importance Of con-
tinued exploiting of the valleys re-
sources, and favored the method of
shipping apples to various places
for exhibition purposes.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
BOND ELECTION
NEXT MONDAY
ELECTORS WILL VOTE ON THE
QUESTION OF THE ISSUANCE
OF $4,000 WORTH OF BONDS
FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES.

The citizens of Wenatchee will
vote next Monday on the proposition
of authorizing the city council to sell
$4,000 worth bonds. The city has
reed Of money for the purpose Of
starting street work. Nothing more
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
MANY ENJOYABLE SOCIAL EVENTS YESTERDAY

ter, Edna, Mrs. H. Weaver, DR..
Stratton,' and Eugene Cunningham of
Spokane. Mr.. and Mrs. Lowering
also entertaided at their home on We
natcfee ar 7Ge the following: Mr..
and Mrs. T. D. Martin, j. S. Miller,
Mrs Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Spruck,
George Lowering and Mrs. Cane, the
last two being from Montant. In the
evening these two parties joined at
the Lowering home and passed a most
enjoyable time.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
RAE-HAWKSHURST.

Miss Evelyn Rae and VIM. Hawks
hurst were united n marriage yes
terday at p. m. by Rev. Adams,
pastor of the Christian church, at the
home of the bride, one mile south OF
town. Just the immediate relatives
and friends were present. A very
fine wedding dinner was served at
D. m. The young couple will re-
side with the groom's parents on
Methow street.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Taylor were
host and hostess at delightful
Christmas dinner yesterday at their
ranch. The house was prettily deco
rated in holly, mistletoe and red flow
ers. The guests we're Mr.. and Mrs :.
J. S. Taylor, Seattle, Miss Lulu Shep-
ard, Seattle; Mr.. and Mrs. J. O..
Stout and Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Shep-
ard and daughter, Elizabeth. Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Taylor arrived Thurs
day. Mr.. Taylor is president of the
Taylor-McGuire contracting firm OF
Seattle.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Page en-
tertained a number of friends and rel
atives at their beautiful home on We
natchee avenue yesterday. Those
present were Mrs. F.. ]. Gibbon, Mrs.
C H Duncan and son from Mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Browning and daugh-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26
NED DERRY BOUGHT MILLS
TRACT.

The Mills Bros five-acre tract
near the Lewis-Clark school house
was sold Thursda = to Ned Derry for
$4,000. The pJdce is set to one-year-
old trees and is a fine tract. The
sale was made by the Martindale-
Bousquet Realty company.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mrs. j. A Shotwell and daughter.
Grace. of Seattle. are visiting at the
home of o e Loving
L. s.. Winsole of La Crosse. Wis.,.
Is here to meet the stockholders Of
the Wenatchee Grocery company.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

THE DUFFY PARROTS ESCAPED.
The two parrots belonging to the
Olympia hotel made their getaway
yesterday. and most Of the day and
thismorning they have been perched
on the telephone pole across the
street from the hotel.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

daughter Sylvia entertained at a
bounteous Christmas dinner yester-
day and at tree laden with presents.
The gifts were distributed jus yefore
the meal was partaken of. At each
guests place was a slip of paper at
tached to a string with something ap-
propriate written on, and each one
had to guess what was written on the
other end of the string. This Occa-
stoned a great deal of merriment for
the guests. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Grant and baby,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Tanner, Mr..
and Mrs Schildnecht and daughter
Bessie Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Bordow
and Miss Alma WEIGH.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. s. F. Gilman enter
tanned at dinner yesterday. Those
Harlin, Glen Wells and Misses Faun
Wells and Irene Austin.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. M. Grout and
children of Seattle are visiting Mrs.
CIRCUITS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Knox. Mr.. Grout will return to Sc
attic today, but his family will re-
main for a week.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

George Lail came from Seattle
Thursday to spend his vacation with
his parents and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Grant and
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Griggs enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. N. I. Neubauer
at a Christmas tree party yesterday
morning.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. Ross enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Terry Ross and
Mrs. NJ. E. Henry at dinner yester.
day.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Burrell Ward went to Portland to-
day to visit his brother before going
to his home In Los Angeles. He has
been here all summer at the home OF
VIII RAIDER.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr. and Mrs. G.. R. Fisher enter
tanned at Christmas dinner yesterday,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oliver and son
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Tucker enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. A. E Thompson
at Christmas dinner and very pleas
ant time was enjoyed by all.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

]. A. Flanagan of Quincy spent
Christmas with his brother, Chas
Flanagan. He left for Seattle today
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

R. G.. Dudley entertained forty Of
his friends at Christmas dinner yes
.terday on Badger mountain. A few
people went from this side.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Rice Of Leav-
enworth, spent Christmas with Mrs.
Sarah Rice.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

night was well attended. Each per-
son received a pink carnation and
white chrysanthemum as a Christmas
favor.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Weber en-
tertained Mr. and Mrs. C.. B. Halbert
at dinner yesterday.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

w. 8. Wooiing and wife of Seattle
spent their Christmas in Wenatchee
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

Cliff Yocum wen to Colockum
Thursday to attend a Christmas tree
party.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

H. F. Klass, the Bridgeport mill
man. is in the city today.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-26

The dance at the Eagles hall last
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-10-24
OFFICERS Of BANK
WERE WELL WARNED
Comptroller of Currency Long
Criticised the Methods of
Morse and Curtis.

session of the trial Of W. c. Morse and
A. II. Curtis for alleged violation OF
the national banking law. District Az
torney Stimson read large number OIL
letters passing between the comptroller
OF the currency and Presiuea1 Sur.iS aS
OF the National Bank or North
America. relative TO the bank S loans.
The tenor of all the comptroller, let
tiers WAS that Mr.. Curtis and tho
bank were permitting the concern 70 he
used by its officers and directors IN
Snancing their outside enterprises. He
specifically called attention to a loan
OF SlSS, 900 to the Hudson Navigation
COMPANY. another OF $4,000 to tho
Consolidated Steamship lines, and one
of Sl92.0 900 to Oakleigb Thorne, which
was discounted by Mr.. Morse.
The comptroller said he did not
think these loans were in keeping with
good banking, and he said, also. that
the bank was loaning too freely on col
lateral or companies IN which MT.
Morse was interested, To this Mr.:
Curtis replied, according 20 letter read
by Mr. Stimsou, that the bank felt It's
security 20 be ample, and that Mr..
Morse was financially able TO protect
any loans he was behind, and called
attention that Mr. Morse was then
neither a director nor officer Of the
ship company referred 10.
There were many letters from Presi-
dent Curtis 10 the comptroller defend
ing loans made by the bank. and in ad-
dition there was a letter from John W.
Gates. who as 4 director of the Ma
tional Bank Of North America, de-
Tended the action Of Mr.. Curtis and The
bank. He commended the bank s ac
tion in making loans 10 Morse and the
Morse enterprises.
The exchange Of letters between the
comptroller and the officers of the
bank continued up 20 the time of the
panic last October. In the last four
letters which he wrote. the comptroller
in rather curt language, demanded the
immediate payment of some of the pa
per IN the bank 4 reduction in the
amount Of securities in the Morse enter
prises which was held as collateral,
and strengthening of the collateral he
hind certain other loans.