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The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
REPLIES TO COFFIN
Ridgely Answers Charge That Banks Constantly Violate
 the Law.
0vER- IDENTIFICATION RARE
Declares Statements Made by John NJ. Coffin Based on Wrong
 Information.

Washington, Feb 12.-W. B. Ridge ly, the comptroller of the currency, to-day made public his reply to the criticism of his bureau, made by John H. Coffin, formerly deputy comptroller of the currency, as published in a New York newspaper last Sunday morning. Mrs. Coffin charges" says MT. Ridge ly, that sections 5,200 and 5,20S of the revised statutes of the United large, national bank, and makes the statement that stock gambling could be suppressed, or at least so per cent of 1t .obliterated, by strict enforce ment of the above named sections" Mir Ridgely quotes from the reports of national bank examiners in New York tending to show that violations of section 5,20O in regard to excessive loans by banks have been practically eliminated from New York banking and then says: Tn regard to the vio- lations of section 5,20S prohibiting the over certification of checks MT Golf fms statements are equally false or based on wrong information. I am convinced, from the examinations have made. and the explanations and assurances given me by many bank CTS of the highest character and standing that Illegal over-certification of checks are extremely rare
 The comptroller declares that the , laws are enforced regardless of the , letters of Mfr. Coffin or any other sen sation monger"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
RepIeyin Case Heard.

Judge Wolfe started hearing the re- plevin suit of Salvatore Di Parma vs. Deputy Sheriff J. Peter Dejon in the civil side of the court of common pleas yesterday. Attorneys E. s. Pickett and R. Ierardi represent the plaintiff, and Attorney Philip Pond appears for the defendant.
 The suit is over a gasoline engine in a small boat at the dock, which was brought by Parma in October, 1906. It is said that Parma, who lives on Commerce street, owes a bill to Frank Murphy, a saloonkeeper at the corner of Warren and Water streets, and the latter recently had the deputy sheriff attach the engine in the boat.
 Palma claims that the boat and en- zine belong to his brother Andrew, who also lives on Commerce street, and that therefore the deputy sheriff had no right to attach 1t for claim against him, Salvatore. The case was not finished. It will go on again this morning.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Sergeant Dennehy investigated after the ire and Thomas was arrested on charge of arson, but the case was never proved. His brother proved an allbi by showing that he was in New York at the time.
 Joseph Corey was on the stand most of the time yesterday morning. testify ing to the stock in the store, its To- cations and values. Considerable time was also taken with the showing and explaining of maps of the place.
 Attorneys Howard c. Webb and Mather are representing the plaintiffs while the firm of filling. Webb & More house appear for the insurance com panies.
 Yesterday afternoon Mir. filling. of Stoddard, Brown & Co.,, who made an inventory of the place and 1nvestiga- tor Smith of R. G. Dun & Co. were on the stand.
 The case will be continued to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Liquor License Dates Set.

The county commissioners yesterday set dates for four hearings on applica. tlons for liquor licenses to which re- monstrsnces have been made.
 The objections are made by Rev. Mir. Mossman. who represents the City Missionary association on the cases.
 The assignments are as follows On Monday, February T., at 10 o'clock, James McGough, whose saloon Is at fj2 Meadow street. u will be remembered that he was fined SEQ and costs in the common pleas court this week for vio- lating the liquor law on October 5.
 On the same day. next Monday, at o'clock In the afternoon. the case Of James r. Reynolds at 26l Chapel street will be taken up In this case .Attor- ney Henry c Newton also remon- strates on the ground that the location is not a suitable one.
 On Tuesday. the 18th, the case ot Michael Falco of 12i Hill street comes up, and at o'clock on the afternoon of the same day the case of Christo- pher Casey of No. 1 Portsea street will be heard.
 The other cases will he assigned later.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
FAvORs GOSHEN PLAN.
Members of Parliament at Washing
 ton Before Banking Committee.

Washington, Feb. 12. Morton Frewen of England, member of par liament, spoke before the house com mittee on banking and currency to- day in explanation of the Goshen sys- tenn, which provides for a silver re- serve of silver bullion to be held as security against trade silver paper, is sued in denominations of s2.50 up to S10, not redeemable in gold but in silver Mir Frewen said that all hope of international bimetallism had dis appeared and that the Goshen plan could be applied in this country with out disrupting the present currency question. He declared that 1t would be more applicable here and in Eng land now than it would have been years ago His idea was to have the Uinted States adopt it first and then let England take 1t up.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Corey Case Not Ended.

In the court of Judge Wheeler was r. esumed yesterday the hearing in the suit of Thomas Corey against four in surance companies, the Commercial Union Fire company, the London and Lancashire Insurance company the Mercantile F. and NJ. Insurance com pany, and the North River Insurance company. Corey asks s1,000 in each case.
 In August of 1905 MT. Corey bought tEe store at la2 State street from Michael Barbary. Mr. Barbary had conducted it as ali Oriental and groc- cry store and it was continued by MT. Corey as such. The place was insured for s4.00O. January 9, 1906. the place was burned. The companies, refusing to pay the policies, the suits were brought.
 Fire Marshal GladNin and Detective
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
STATE BANK NEEDED.
Ex-Italian Minister of Finance Sees Remedy for Financial Immortality.

Milan, Feb. 12-The Corriere de la Sera publishes an article to-day from the pen of Prof. Luigi Luzzatti, former- ly Italian minister of finance, regarding the financial situation in America The writer says the United States has dem- onstrated its ineapacity to esta blish strong circulating medium, but that the recent message of President Roosevelt to congress is full of dignity in the stand the chief executive takes against the immoral speculation that is stain ing the greatest democracy in the world"
 If President Roosevelt succeeds in founding in the United States a state bank similar to those of Europe" Sig nor Luzzatti ayers, this will do more than anything else to purify the finan- cial atmosphere"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Fined for Using Wrong Bottles.

Harry Heller, who keeps a store in Oak street. was arraigned in the city court yesterday morning on complaint of J. Birney Tuttle, attorney for the New Haven Dairy exchange, for the unlawful use of milk bottles Heller pleaded guilty to having the bottles in his possession. but it was repre- sented by his counsel, Attorney Ber- man, that Heller did not wilfully vio- late the law, Judge Mathewson inn posed a fine of $4 and costs of s5.s9. There were eight counts against the accused, the maximum penalty of 50 cents a bottle being imposed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Port Jefferson Boat Co. Fined.

Charles Elliott Pickett. as commis- sloner of the United States district court, has awarded si,70o damages to John P, Henderson of Albany. x. r. against the steamboat Park City of the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson line Henderson Is the owner of dredging equipment, which was damaged by a collision with the steamer Park City in Bridgeport harbor year ago. Thc dredgc owner sued for Sl0000 damages The matter was referred to Mir. Pickett to find the amount of damages the plaintiff was entitled to,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
IMPLEMENT COMPANY GOES.
P. r. Mast & Co. Unable to Meet
 Maturing Obligations.

Cincinnati. O., Feb 12.-The firm of of P. P. Mast & Company agricultural manufacturers, of Springfield, O., was to-day placed in the hands of receivers who were directed to continue the husi- ness of the company, but to wind it up as speedily as possible. The assets are given as approximately sl,000,OOo. The indebtedness of s4Oo.ooo Is declared to be increasing through inability to meet maturing obligations.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
ALDRICH SEES PRESIDENT.
Thinks His Currency Bill Should Pass
 Senate in Two Weeks.

Washington, Feb 12.-Senator Aid rich had long conference with Presi- dent Roosevelt to-day on currency leg isiation. The Rhode Island senator thinks his bill, in substantially its pres ent form, will pass the senate within ten days or two weeks
 It is understood some of the republi- can leaders may conclude to accept the amendment of Senator Daniel (Dem, Val to permit the issuance of currency on the security of railroad bonds, on which bonds interest has been paid reg
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
MONEY RATES.

Money rates were unquoted yester- day. Tuesdays call loan rates were l 1-2 and per cent, time rates per cent. for sixty days, 4 l-4 for ninety days. 1-2 for five and six months, for twelve months. Commercial pa- per rates were 5l-2 to 6 per cent. for endorsed bills receivable and choice single names, 6 to 6l2 per cent. fo- others.
 Call money in London 1-2 at s-i Fer cent; short bills 1916 per cent. three montLs' bills 3 3-i at l3-16.
 Gold amounting to G76000 was taken into the Bank of England on balance to-day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Roraback Decisions.

Judge Alberto T. Roraback handed in two decisions in the superior court yesterday on cases previously heard. In the suit ot William W. Wheeler vs. Levi F. Eaton the plaintiffs demurrer to the defendants answer to the fourth account of the complaint was over ruled.
 In the caNe of John l.. Gilson, ad- minstrator, vs. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company the motion to correct paragraph of the complaint was allowed. Mir. Gil son is the administrator for the estate of Faulo Greece of New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
AMENDMENT TO ALDRICH.
Tillman Proposes Limit on Withdraw.
 al of Emergency Currency.

Washington, Feb. 12-An amend ment to the Aldrich currency bill was introduced to-day by Senator Tillman. It provides than the emergency cur rency to be issued under the terms of this measure shall not be withdrawn from circulation moro rapidly than at tle rate of s9,000,000 q month which is in accordance with the present law The pending bill removes this llmita- ton. Mir. Tillman objected to the banks being permitted to infate the currency by issuing $500, 900, 900 in bank notes, and then to contract 1t at will
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
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ularly and continuously for five years. The Aldrich bill provides for the ac- ceptance of the bonds of such railways as have paid dividends on their entire capital stock. MT. Daniels amendment is intended to permit the use of bonds of Southern railroads as security for currency.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
FRANCO LOSES HOPE,
Ex-Dictator of Portugal in Seclusion
 in Italy Feels Dubious,

Geno1, Feb. 12.-Joao Franco, the deposed premier and dictator Of Portu- gal, who arrived here last evening, re- mains in seclusion at his hotel. Tn conversation to-day he reiterated his desire to withdraw from political life forever
 The events at Lisbon have shaken me to the depths" he said, and I cannot hope to find the peace and tran quility I so much need even in the calm of this hospita ble Italian climate. :"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
sUFFRAGETTEs CHOOSE JAIL.

London, Feb 12-Nearly fifty wo- man suffragists, who yesterday made an attempt to force their way into the house of commons, were arraigned in police court to-day and sentenced 10 pay a fine, or undergo one months Imprisonment. All but two of the wo- men preferred to go to jail rather than pay the fine.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
NEW TRIAL FOR BROKER.
Court of Appeals Grants Application
 of J. w. Dickinson of Newton.

Boston, Feb l2.-John w. Dickinson. of Newton. a note broker, who was found guilty in 1903 of aiding in the conversion of certain funds of The South Danvers National bank, which closed its doors two years before, will be given another trial through the de- cision of the United States court of ap- peals to-day which holds that Dickin- son, who was convicted by a jury of ten men, could not waive his consti- tutional right ir excusing two or tho men on the jury.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
NORTON SUED FOR si50.o0o.
President of Hartford Mercantile
 Company in Further Trouble.

Hartford Feb. 12.-A suit for s150.- 900 damages was begun to-day against l. B. Norton, president of the National Mercantile company, by C. F. King of Brookline, Mass. acting for stockhold- CTS. Norton's horses. carriages and au- tomobiles have been attached. A re ceiver for the company was appointed by Judge Shumway Tuesday on allega- tion that affairs of the company were being fraudulently and negligently managed.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
DECLARED INSOLVENT.
Creditor of United States Independent
 Telephone Co. Asks Receiver.

Newark, N. J., Feb. 12.-The United States Independent Telephone company was ordered by Vice Chancellor Howell yesterday to show cause on February IS why it should not be judged insol- vent and why receiver should not be apointed. Counsel for James M. F.. OGrady of Rochester, N. r., creditor and srockholder of the company, ap- piled for the order and declared that the company is insolvent. The com pany was described by MT. O'Grady S counsel as holding corporation with an authorized capital stock of s50.00),- O)0, of which s42576,oOO have been is- sued.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
CONGRESSMaN'S FAILURE.
Receivers Appointed for Printing Firm

Norwalk, Ohio. Feb. 12-On petition of A. NJ. Beattie. a large creditor, and one of the largest stockholders, G. Ray Craig and A. s. Prentiss to-day were apointed receivers for the Laning com pany, printers, of which Congressman J. F. Laning Is president.
 The liabilities are about s150.O OO0 and the assets, it is declared. will be at least s500,0)0 in excess of the liabil- it;es
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

Rochester, N. r., Feb. 12.-James M. E.. O'Grady this afternoon said:
 The action is simply a movement on the part of the Bondholders Protective association to endeavor to recover from the promoters of the United States In dependent Telephone company the moneys pand for bonds at the organiz ation of the company"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
SOLEMN REQUIEM MASS,

There will be a solemn requiem high mass at St Patrick's church at 7:S0, Saturday morning for the repose of the soul of tho late Mrs. Mary Dillon, wife of John ]. Dillon of 9 Leonard street. Friends of the family will attend.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
Sullivan Appeal.

It Is expected that the Sullivan ap- peal case will not be reached till this afternoon or possibly tomorrow morn- ing before Judge Roraback.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
RaLcry Affached.

Deputy Sheriff J. G. Healy has at tached the bakery of the H. T. Clark company, incorporated, on First ave- nue, West Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13
JANUARY STABLE EXPORTS.
Outward Movement Still Shows No
 Abatement.

The Bureau of Statistics yesterday agricultural exports last month. It issued it's statement on the country's showed the outward movement of staples which began in such enormous quantity after the october panic to have been unabated during January, the aggregate value of shipments, in fact, exceeding December's total by S2,0O0,000, establishing a new high rec ord, with sl2S0Oo000. Following are changes shown in the months total, compared with January a wear ago:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-13

 sav1ngs During these form iauon All exercised shrewd investor promises large satisfied with absolute principal and interest compounded by
 BETTER SAFE SORRY,
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
RECEPTION AND
 "TACKY" PARTY.

An informal reception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. l.. Marks, on Maple Street, Tues day night in honor of the birth day of their daughter, Miss Har- riet. The guests were requested to dress "tacky," which they cer- tainly did. The reception was in the nature of surprise to Miss Harriet, who must have been surprised, indeed, to see so many different looking people calling on her without invitation. After games had been indu ged in, the tackles" were invited out to what the hostess termed a ''tacky supper. After the de lightful supper of mush and milk, doughnuts, frappe, and candy galore, the guests departed, all wishing Miss Harriet many other such birthdays.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
GOOD WORK OF A. H.
 I. ASSOCIATION,

Editor Springdale News: In last weeks edition of your paper l noticed an item, headed, Nip ped Tn the Bud, in which A. B.. Kell, of Fayetteville, caused the arrest of young Balcom for horse stealing. As outsiders are not very well acquainted with the work being done by the A H. T. A. in and for the apprehension of criminals and the suppression of crime, l herewith submit a little evidence of its worth and its abil- lty for making captures.
 MT. kell IS one among our most enthusiastic members. each of which keeps sharp lookout for crooks. w. C. Williams, of the Pony Express at Ft. Smith only few weeks ago rendered a service similar to above.
 Hardly a week passes but what a criminal of some kind IS picked up by this order. The strength of the order IS in union and CO., operation. The county order keeps a standing reward for the apprehension and conviction tor certain offenses committed against its members. There are upwards of twenty sub-orders in Washing ton County, and in each there IS pursuing committee under cap tains. The county order has a central chief and when a crime Is committed against members and the criminal IS tleeing-this chief Is notified, he calls up each cap. tam, If necessary, and the cap. tain calls out his men and all get busy.
 Each has a roster of the name of the president and secretary of each $. o. in tine National Juris- diction, together with the post office, telephone, and nearest tele- graph office of each and can cali on any of them at pleasure.
 Perhaps more detailed ex- planation may be furnished later, as in protecting ourselves we pro- tect. in a measure, the whole country.
 l. A. FARLEY.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
Nov. 11,,l90S.

Some of the candidates in the piano contest appear to have been taking rest the past week, as votes were cast for only four of the nine contestants. The vote the past week was as fol, lows: Miss Bennett 1495, Miss Sarah Henson 1920, Miss Lillian Holcomb OBS, Miss Annie Old ham 1. Miss Bennett again wins the extra hundred votes, she hav- ing polled the largest vote the past week of any of the contest ants.
 Next to Miss Bennett. the larg- est vote was polled by Miss Sarah Henson, and as a result she goes from seventh to fourth place in the contest. Taken altogether over 400 more votes were cast the past week than were cast the week previous.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
 IN SPRINGDALE.

A special meeting of the coun- ty medical society was held in Springdale Thursday night of last week at the Sanitarium. In addition to the local physicians, there were present Drs. Wood and South worth of Fayetteville, and Dr. Otto Christian. of Elkins, the latter being president of the society.
 The question for consideration at the meeting was pneumonia, and after paper by Dr. Wood the question was discussed, the discussion being lead by Dr. r. B. Young.
 The doctors were shown through the sanitarium by the manager. Geo. r. Kerr, and all spoke in very complimentary terms of Mir. kerr's arrangements. Mr. Kerr invited the society to hold it's next meeting at his place, and the invitation was ac- cepted. The next meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in Decaua her
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
SERIES 0F LECTURES
 AT HOMETOWN.

The News is in receipt of the following note from Rev. P. Bandini of Tontitown, which is self-explanatory;
 Dear Mir. Stafford:-The fam- ous lecturer, Rev. Thomas l.. Healy, of Nashville. Tenn, will give a course of lectures on Chris tian Principles for eight days in the Church of St. Joseph, Tonti- town, beginning Sunday the 22d and continuing till Sunday the 29th, inst. AS 1 have been request ed by several of my friends, if everyone could attend to said lectures, hasten to state to the public, through your kindness, that everyone of whatever denom- ination or do denomination, IS very cordially invited to attend the lectures of said reverend gentlefna
 i-erely yours,
 P. BANDINI.
The Springdale news., 1908-11-13
THE CHURCHES.

Christian Chureh.-Serviees each Lords Day.
 James McGuire, Pastor.
 Sunday School, GAS, E. F. Seantland, Supt.
 Young Peoples $. C. E., b:45 P. NJ. James Marks, President.
 First Baptist Church-Serviees every Sunday at 1 a. III. an9 p. m. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. every Sunday.
 l.. s. Ballard, Pastor.
 The Presbyterian ladies will conduct a Bazaar and serve din. ner Friday, December II. It.
 The News IS requested to an nounce that the w. C. T. U. will meet next Monday afternoon with Mrs. l.. Marks.
 Wait before buying your Christmas presents until you at. tend the bazaar to be given Fri day and Saturday, December Is and 19 by the ladies aid society of the Christian Church.
 Epworth League devotional meeting Sunday evening Nov. l5 at 6:3O, Topic, Soul Winning A glorious service. James 5: 20; Dan. 12: 3; Ezek. B: 7-9. Jessie Evans, leader. Everybody well come.
 The congregations of the Christian, NJ. E. South, NJ. E. and Presbyterian churches will unite III a Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church at 10:SO a. m. Thanksgiving day, A cordial invitation is extended to the pubic to attend this ser vice.
 Presbyterian Church.-Begin- ing next Monday evening at o'clock there will be services al 2:30 and p. m. for ten days, Rev. w. s. Baker, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Benton vile, will assist the pastor. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
 It Is safe to say there are more Baptists III Washington County right now than there has ever been before, due to the fact that the state convention of that de nomination IS now in session al Fayetteville. The convention met Wednesday night and will continue over Sunday. It IS being held in the new Baptist church.