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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24
FOR RENT.
DWELLINGS.

DWELLINGS.
5O7 Prince, 8 rooms, ST so
716 Queen, 6 rooms, S22.
120 north St. ASaph, 6
rooms. $40.
421 south Washington, 6
rooms, $40.
ia Prince, 8 rooms, $3.50
l26 north Payne, 5 rooms,
SO.
III Prince, s rooms, So.
AIS south Alfred, E rooms,
$3.50.
1914 Princess, 6 rooms,
$3.50.
APARTMENTS.
2ll north Fairfax, rooms, S22
1915 Duke. 6 rooms, Sl5.
EOS King, 4 rooms, $50.
llS south Lee, 4 rooms, $50.
N. B. Harlow
& Co., InC.,
ll9 South Fairfax Street
Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24

Nine room Frame Dwelling No. 302
south 81. Aaph street, with all mod
ern improvements. Always rented.
Desirable Two-story Brick Dwell.
ing northeast corner St. Asaph snd
Queen streets, with small brick dwell.
ing in rear Fine location fJr cozy
home.
At Braddock Heights-fiye acres
Of land improved by frame dwelling
OFFS rooms with good Ontbuildings.
This is one Of the finest properties in
this growing suburb. Magnificent
view Of surrounding country.
Two fine building lots on moth
side Of Duke street. between lred
and Patrick streets, 35 100 TO 10 feet
alley.
Three excellent building 1ts at the
northeast corner Of Fsirfs Xand Duke
streets. Chice location.
Ten well-located building lots in
Brac dock Heights, within few yards
of The station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24

Not less marvellous. in the unparalleled
cures # IS cOnstaatly making OF wOInan's
many peculiaI directions. weaknesses and
distressing defSncements. is Or. Pierces
Fa7orlte\ \PreScrlpu0ns>a IS amply attested
hytbousands ofsunEcltc ifed testimonials con-
,afibuted bsSsSneful patly1rGs who have been
cured bI u Leaf aEIhal nelEic dTsIls. palntIi
pefleds. D rEgllarLlies, prQlapsus and -Qlher
dIspla asek1atlts- caused BY weakness ulcer
alton Of uterus and Kindred anectiQns, Often
after many other advertised medicines and
physicians had failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24

brane resulting from Catnrrn and uflVts
away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restore
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
90 cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomi2ers 75 cts.
Ely Rrothers SO W,rIor Srr' N"'.' ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24

both the sbovo mentioned medicines are
swboIiv made up from the Rlyceric extracts OF
patlve. medicinal roots. The processes en-
Sttb Dr PierreHand they are carried on BY
skilled chemists end pharmacists with the
al OF apparatus and appliances specially
designed and built for this purpose both
ali ether harmful, bit-forming drugs.
fnI list Of their ingredients Is printed On
each bOttle-WTapDar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24
Suitings


36-in ch Cream Storm
Serge, coarse weave, the
proper weight, 75c value
at soc.
36-inchCream Flannel Suit
ing, 69c value at ACC yd.
45-inch Cream Herring
bone Serge. SIPS value
at 81 yard.
36-inCh fine quality French
Serge, SOC value at SOC
yard.
45-inch Cream Serge, ST
value, this week 75c yd.
54-inch Cream CheviOt,
our $50 quality, this
week $l.10 yard.
36-inch Cream Bedford
Cord, 39c value, at 29c
yard.
45-inch Creamy Voiles, S1.25
value, at CSC yard.
36-inch Cream MOhair,
Henrietta andNunS Veil
ings, elegant values. at
ACC yard.
BargainSin SinBlack VOileS
3 pieceS42-inch fine quality
Black Voiles, in rough
effects, sold for 81 yard,
for 69c.
6 patterns 45-inch Figured
Black Nuns VeilingS and
VoiIes, sold for ST Is and
$1.5O yard, for 9Sc.
NAN%
D.BENDHELM
AND SONS,
3l6 King Street.
BELL PHONE. HONE 'PHON E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24

DR.. Pierce believes that our American for
ests AbcRpd In most valuable medicinal roots
foa the cufo-Qf most obstinate and fatal DIS
sa&fs: If we,y6eA9 properly investigate them;
poirhs/wlth pride~O the almost InarHelonS
cures efyected- by bis .Golden- -Aedlca1nls=
covery.s which has -proYen1 Itself 10 be The
InoSt efilcient- stomach ionic -UxeE1nY1g01--
atoTA heart tonic and regulator and blood
cleanser known 10 medical science. DySDep-
sia. OF Indigestion. torpid liver. functional
and even vslvular and other affections OF
the heart yield to It's curative ACTION. The
reasOn Why II cures these and many other
affections. IS clearly shown In little book
Of extracts from the standard medical works
which IS mailed free to any address By Dr. T.
V. Pierce. o. Buffalo. n. Y. TO all sending
feQueSt for ths same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24
m. our american FORESTS abound IN

That our American Forests abound m
plants which possess the most valuable
medicinal virtues is abundantly attested
by scores Of the most eminent medical
writers and teachers. Even the untu-
tored Indians had discovered the useful
mesa Of many native plants before the
advent Of the white race. This informa-
tlon, impaired freely 70 the whites, led
the latter to continue Investigations until
to-day wo have a rich assortment Of most
valuable American medicinal roots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-24
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
GATARRK
EIy'S Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
C;vec palinf at 0ncp

Gives Relief al Once.
II cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased menu
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18

seen time and again in New Haven. It's plot and it's considerable worth as q piece of latter-day theatrical writing arc by this time perfectly familiar to all Perhaps no play of the last few years has offered greater inspiration to many q rising and ambitious Amer ican playwright than this of Charles Klein who by It literally rose into fame and fortune in a night.
 As much as ever it is a two person play. The two are Shirley the mouse of tn. story, and John Burkett Ryder. the man of a thousand millions and the "lion" of the plot. As far as they were concerned the production last evening was of the first water. Wal ter Edwards as Ryder has had consd- erable experience by this time In that particular part, but he showed not the least sign of having worn out his use fulness in It. He was every instant the indominable, ney,ambitious capitalis- and financial king through all the dfIi- cult scenes In which he appeared. As Shirlcy Miss Ebert made d bouncing. . lovab Q. cear-bralned heroine. In the well known scenes in the library Of the Ryder establishment on Fifth ave- nue did she appear especially to ad : vantage. ff any of the other actor folk In the company deserve especial mention Il should be Reginald Loyston, who as Hon. t'itzroy Bagley, the un. bending Enslishman, with lots Of blue blood and no money" as Ryder put Il, did excelently we'll. He too, has appeared in the part many, many
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18
AT THE GRAND.
"A Square Deal" Hit--Mayor Martin
 and Other Prominent Men Present.

"A Square Deal play dealing in modern American politics, phase of life dear to the heart of every Ameri- can citizen played last night to an en. thusiastic audience at the Grand, mak- ing very suspicious opening Mir. Otis B, rhayer, one of the prominent comedy players of the contemporane- ous American stage, played the leading part while as a vehicle for politics and romance this play cannot be surpassed. Miss katheryn Haslam played the op. posite part that of pretty school ma am, 10 perfection. She is the exact counterpart of Grace lslliston, who starred in the original Lion and the Mouse" company.
 Too mucn cannot be said In favor of the cast. which is consistently strons and competent. but we must not over look the play itself The subject of a square deal in politics Is approached and handled in masterly manner. Corruption and sycophantlsm are ex, posed and the square deal wins the day.
 Tho true worth of the play to the practical voter ls best attcsted to by a brief survey of the audience. Mayor Martin and the board of nnancc occu. pied box. The three first rows were occupied in the main by delegation from city hall Among those present were 'Messrs. Miller Hess. Stevens, Redfeld, Mabee, Fisher and Controller Rowe. Chief of Police Cowles, Police Commissioners Fertman. Kelley and Dean, City sheriff McGunness, Fire Commissioners Kegemcyer and Brack- en were also there, as were Registrar of Vital Statistics Allen, City Clerk J. J. Devne, Assistant City Clerk Michael A. Moran, jr., and Town Clerk Fred Whitaker, The entire board of alder man were there, We might mention Messrs. Berman, Russell. Collins Jacobs, Cunningham, Stanton, Heeley, BarloWe, Loos, Mulvey and Page J A. Collins.
 When such men as these turn out in a body to sec show you can rest as- sured that good Is mild adjective and that this play is we'll worth the time and money that 1t takes to see It. A word to the wise Is sufficient
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18
AEROPLANE CRASHES TO EARTH
 KILLING OFFICER
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about l15 pounds, making the weight greater than the machine had ever car ried before
 After gliding over the ground on It's runners for thirty feet, the machine rose gradually and had gained a height of forty feet when 1t passed over the starting apparatus for the first time There was six mile wind and the machine did not run as smoothly as on its former flights. The aeroplanist, however, apparently had control of the aerial flyer. which rose to height of seventy-ive feet as It completed the second round of the the third round.
 While the machine was turning at the southern end of the field several thousand feet from the spectators. someone shouted: What is that? Something fell"
 Immediately all eyes were on the aeroplane and 1t was seen to turn over on It's side and pausing a moment, made q complete turn and then came scooping to the earth in a cloud of dust No effort on the part of the aviator could possibly have averted the accident. Planes and rudders were absolutely incapable of fighting the machine when it had turned in that manner. It was fully minute before anyone reached the wreck.
 The mounted soldiers formed q gordon while others frenziedly en- deavored to lift the machinery and wood that pinoncd Wright and Sel- fridge to the ground, The ieutenants face was covered with blood and he was grooming and choking from in- | ternal hemorrhage. Orvile Wright | lay by his side, his face as pale as the mass of white muslin over head He was conscious and asked that the machine be lifted off his leg. Selfridge died. He had not reganed conscious ness. He was expecting his mother, who lives in San Francisco, to arrive in Washington this month. He was d nephew of Admiral Selfridge and has brother who is an officer in the navy. Glenn II. Curtis, of the aerial experiment. association, called up by ] long distance telephone as soon as he heard of the accident He notified | Lieutenant SelfrdgeS family in San | Francisco.
 Mir. Wright yesterday replaced the | propellers which he has been using with another pair, the blades of which are six inches longer, They were used | for the first time in to-day's disastrous | flight, and many who have witnessed ,Mr. Wright's flights at Fort Myer be- llcre the change of propellers caused l the accident, An examination of the ] broken blade showed that 1t had been snapped off at a point one-fourth of l the distance from the hub A deep lndentaton of the broken piece indi- cated that 1t had struck some other part of the aeroplane.
 Officers of the signal corps and oth- CT enthusiasts at Fort Myer think that to-day's accident was not due to a faulty principle, but to defect in the propeller, which was made of l spruce,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18
False Friends" Coming.

The new advanced melodrama, False Friends" blend of the good old heart interest play of human emo, tlons and tender sentiments, and ths modern variety known as scenic meo- drama, will have its first presentation in this city at the Grand Opera house on Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday of next week with Wednesday mat- nee The drama is by Robert Norton, and It's eleven scenes are laid in South
 American gold fields, while most ol tho important characters are Yankees
 Messrs Spencer and Aborn. the pro. ducers of this new offering, are reput- ed to have given t lavish equip ment of scenery costumes and novel effects, as well as a worthy cast and q large speciality eontingent in attrac- tive vaudeville features. Among the
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18
MILLER ARGUES
 WITH SCRANTON
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Scranton's and opinions formed on and finally Mir. Scranton turned to him and saying that he did not wish to become personal at all. but he thought Engineer Featherston of tho Richmond borough had made a good statement in the preface to a book of his, flung back this question: It's better not to know too much than to know what's not so."
 In conclusion Alderman Miller de- clarcd that there are plants in the United States that combine the feat ures of the English plants with those of the American and which have been in successful operation in this coun- try. To this Mr Scranton replied that he did not insist on the English plant but was there for relief from the present conditions which he said were so bad that a sanitary engineer had told him that New Haven was quoted by engineers as the finest eX- ample of the poorest system of gar bage collection in the country. He s'dlu llldl II lntIt were SuNn DldIIS as Mr. Miller spoke of combining the good features of the English system with cheapness of construction and he could convince the members of the board of finance of that then he should receive the thanks of the cit
 zens of New Haven for finding way out of the problem
 The paygrounds were another sub ject up before the board of finance last night. The request made that the city appropriation for vacation schools and playgrounds be made S2,500 in- stead of s2,000 this year. Mir. Warden of the Associated Civic societies spoke of the good work of the playgrounds and the need of money, Superlnten- dent Bcede of the board of education detailed the work and tho expense in- yolved and Mrs. Edward | Atwater told of her experiences and the urgent need for more money to allow the lt- tie children of Fair street some place other than their street to play in dur 1 Ing the summer,
 Mir. Warden spoke later in behalf of ! the purchase asked for by the board of education of the plot of land next to the Welch school for playground | in connection with that school In the course of his review of the play grounds for the past year Mir. Beede stated that for three vacation schools i there had been an average attendance l of 39S He referred to the record of the summer and in detail to Jocelyn square. He said that despite the trouble that arose there he consider. | ed 1t a most successful playground and admirably conducted
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18
THE LION CAUGHT
Shirley Rossmore as the Mouse '' Again 0utwits John Ryder, the Wealthy Lion.
SMALL CROWD AT HYPERION
Charles klcin's First Play Proved to Have Perennial Qualities In
 Spite of First Act.

From somewhat dismal beginnings in the first act, "The Lion and the Mouse" Hyperion into something of Its former attractiveness and vigor before the final curtain The first act was lamentabiy weak in more than one way. For the most part the acting in it was but lit- tie worthy of the name with the sole exception of that of Carolyn Elberts who played the part of Shirley Ross. more, the woman In the case. Luckily the actor folks of the first act with her exception were but little in evidence during the rest of the evening
 ",lnc Lion and the Mouse has been
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18

names already well-established In mel odramatic circles announced for the cast are Josephine Thill, Harry Span iorman. Charles Ie Witt, Maurice Costello. Marion Benson, Agnes Cam eron. William r. Burke, John r. Cur Icy, D. R. Byron, Hazel Ashmore
 James Kirby. Jake Mayer and others.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-18

times and practice has tended to make him lcrfeot,
 "rhe Lion and the Mouse" was only booked for one proouetIon in New Ha- ven at this visit. II was witnessed by Il small audience last evening.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19
Notice for Publication.

Department Of the Interior U. 5. Land Ofaee at
Woo yard, oklahoms, Sept. II, 1905.
Notice Is hereby given that George G. Stevens,
Of Lorena, Okla. who on March 3. 1905, made
HE No. 25e6j, for lots Ia "a Nj SwH sec. 81.
TpsN r p L VI. has fled notice of intention
to make final Communication proof to establish
claim to the land above described, before y. b,
Healy, U. S. Commissioner for the Western
District at her Office at TyroEe, Okla, on the
18th day Of January, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: George W.
Williams. John d. Hodges, John Z. Arnold,
William =. Ozment. all OF Lorena, Okla.
1913 IL GEO. ID. ORsER, Register.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19
Notice for Publication
Department Of the Interior, L. s.

Department Of the Interior, L. s.
Land Office at Woodward Okla, Oct. IS. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Fred T. Robert,
Miles. kans., who on Sept. 2sth, 1906, made
HE No. S43lS for lots % 4 the SEX of the swA
4 the swH of the SEA of sec. 10. Tp o n Of K q
E.CM.. has fled notice Of intention to make
final commutation proof, to establish claim to
the land above described. before Thomas z
BraidwoOd. L. S. Commissioner, at bis Office IN
Beaver, Oklahoma. on the 10th day Of February,
1909. Claimant names as witnesses: d. n.
Hamilton. of Hibbs, Oklahoma; John L. Keefe,
of Miles. Kansas; c. Z. Fox, Of Plains, Kansas;
Henry Cochran, Of Miles, Kansas.
I29l "a GEo. D. ORsER, Register.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19

FU0IlU 3AIES|
| will sell at my farm, mile east and mile
north of SURPRISE on Saturday, Nov. 2S, at 10 m.
sharp, the following described property, to-wit:
HORSES
dark grey horse, years DID, weight about 1900 lbs
bay horse yrs Old weight II or 1900 lbs.
CATTLE.
red COW, yr DID, extra good mixer.
roam durham cow, yr old No. | milk COW.
heifer calf, months old. yearlng hefer
HOGS. Consisting of good brood and nice pigs.
Chickens About six dozen nice hens.
almost new. S% "arf S' SSa disc sled | .. '""' 10 inc" One wagon
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
num. % s @ " @ "s leaf i % 's" " Chairs dishes
TERMS of SALE: All sums of $40 and UNDER cash in
hand $40 credit of S months will be given
purchasers giving bankabe notes with interest at 10
per cent from date. discount of 10 per for cash.
c. T. CROSNO, j. M. NORTH,
Owner. AuCtiOneer
c. YEOMAN and ED. MACY, Clerks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19

The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs.
r. NJ. Mcfarland was quite seriously
i'll last week but we are glad to report
the little one as improved at this time
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-19
Official Directory
U. s. Land Office, Woodward
District Court Officers.

Hon z II Loofbourrow, Judge
Hon. John Embry, U > Attorney
John r. Alternately, U. {. -alarshal
W T Quinn, District Clerk
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
FoR MRS. GALE.

Mrs Daniel Lott entertained Thurs
day afternoon at her home on Butler
street in honor Of Mrs Hoyt w. Gale,
of Brunswick. Mrs Oscar Lofts char
ming guest The parlors were beauti-
fully decorated with ferns, palms aud
flowers. which added charm and Gle
gance TO the lovely hostess and
honore Mrs. Lott was very bewitch.
Ing In a gown Of pink silk and creame
lace while Mrs. 6ale wore a light blue
silk tissue over taffeta, deliberately
trimmed in cluny which added grace
to her beautiful brunette tEpe Mrs.
W w Sharpe Ir. and MIS-. VIII
O'Quinn served delightful refresh
ments in the drawing room. Mrs.
Sharpe wore q handsome princess Of
Copenhagen faiIle trimmed with rose
applique and Mrs. O'Quiun was gown
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
VICTORY.

Her face was scratched and battered
Her hair was wildly scattered.
Her dress was tern and tattered,
From her form
The maid was almost strangIed,
Her pompadour was tangled.
Her hat it hung and dangled,
So forlorn.
She surely was unsightly,
Shed been jostled most unrighIy,
But she held her bundle tightly,
Without fail.
10. and when the strife was vented
Though her pocketbook was dented,
Still, she walked away contented,
From the Sale
-chas II. LaTourette, in The Bohe
milan.
Mr. and Mr.. II. J.. Williams and
children have returned from weeks
Visit to Cumberland
Miss Ethel Higley of Lumberton
n. G., Is visiting Miss Ada Barnes.
Dr.. and Mrs. G. V. Cate return to.
day from a weeks stay on Cumber-
land
Mrs Charles Arnold and children
are spending some time at Indian
ourineg
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
personal :
AND SOCIAL

Mrs. r. J.. Singleton and daughter,
Miss Sarah, have returned to their
home in Waycross after pleasant
stay on 81. Simon.
Misses Augusta and Virginia
Knight and their guests, Misses jose
phine and Hortense Fife, of Lagrange,
have returned to Fitzgerald, after a
visit to Brunswick and St Simon.
Rev r. E. Boykin returned yester-
day from Virginia, where he was cali
led several days ago by the death of
his father He viii conduct services
at St Mark S Episcopal church today
as usual.
Editor b. b. Gather Of the Spring
Vile, Ala, Item and daughters. Misses
Zella and Neva Gather, return to their
homes this morning after a short visit
to the city, coming down with the Ala
bama Press Association.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

ed in creation OF silk and lace. Pom
granite punch was served by the Miss
es Williams, Houk, Sharp, and Har-
mon in their sweet girlish manner
Others assisting Mrs. Lott il receiv-
ing her guests We're: Mrs. John Lott,
Mrs. James Stuart, Mrs. Joel Lott,
Mrs J. N. Purse, Mrs. Walker and
Mrs. Oscar Lott. It was a delightful
midsummer affair.-Waycros Herald.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
AT CUMBERLAND.

The next few days viii be very gay
and pleasant at Cumberland with the
Alabama editors and the members Of
their families on the island An IN
usually large number Of ladies are in
the party They are planning a mum
Der Of very pleasant affairs during the
few days that they viii be On the Isl
land
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
WIN. NOBLE, Dentist.

WIN. NOBLE, Dentist.
No 100 Norwich St. Brunswick, Ga.
Having competent assistance IS
prepared to do crown and bridge work
while you are waiting, at moderate
prices.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

1 Capital
2 Surplus and profits
8 Circulation
4 Deposits
S 100000
1O4 321.88
$50, 900. 90
56O,6O6. 66
5 964,027.54
ANALYsIs oF LIAelLIrlEe

ANALYSIS OF LIABILITIES
TAL-Contrbuted n 81.
$1,000 share a FOUNDATION for the business
Under be vfthdravn .,4u r,oe
tFORS and oher creditors been in fun ~ 'O
If necessary, the STOCKHOLDERS must eontb,tA oo
MORE TO PAY DEPoslToRs and other creditors m Sun
SURPLUS AND PRoFITS-Aoeumukated the FApNINce -
past FOURTEEN YEARS payment DyIDFNDs
as additional capital and for PROTECTION Of 5erostor
stockholders possible unexpected losses ''o
CiHCOLAFoN-our contribution to the CURRENCY SUPPL - -
country 70 put this out we have INVESTED Unis5
States Bonds Sz5o0o0 DEPOSITED go
United States and PAY SPECIAL TAX $4,000 a wear
OsPoSTS-The RESERVE CAPITAL SAVINGS Of sbo,4 oo
naVola tn women and children firms, corporations and bsn
ett th US on deposit and for SAFE KEEPING Of n ste
jet TO CHECK and it EARNING INTEREST for ts -
OF DEPOSIT. ''i"'N9iE
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RE SOURCES

1 Loans and Discounts {
2 u. s. Bonds and premium
3 N. Y. City bonds and premium
4 Banking House and other real estat
5 Five per cent fund
6 Cash in vault and in other banks