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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
CLOSING OF A BANK.


Fifty years after 1t was founded, in
1851, the Bank of North Americs, Of
New York, at the height Of Its prosper
ity, passed into the control Of Charles
w. Morse. He had 1t six years, and
now it has passed into the hands OF q
receiver, having been deserted by most
of lis depositors since Mr.. Morse was
forcibly eliminated three months ago.
After an all-dsy conference between
those interested in the affairs Of the Ma
tional Bank OF North America 1t was de-
cided late yesterday afternoon to close
the bank aud liquida,e. The decision
was reached by Presiden. W. F. Have
meyer, Bronson Winthrop, counsel for
the bank, and Comptroller Of the Cur
rency W. P. RidgelY.
Mr.. Havemeyer said last night that
he believed the bank is entirely solvent,
and that with q careful liquidation the
stockholders will receive par for theii
stock.
The National Bank Of North Americs
has capital of g, 900, 900, and on An
gust % last, at which time . report wa
made to the Comptroller of the Cur
rency, showed deposits OF sls, ,7S7, 400
| This sum had been largely and gradually
decreased By Withdrawals during and sub
sequent to The panic, and on December 3
the date of the next report, showed de
posi,s of $6, 926, 500, aud cash on hand
1881, 900. Siucs that time, according t
President Havemeyer's statement, the
deposits have shrunk still further, ant
today amount to little over sS, 600, coo
The bank, which had been known a
the biggest OF the Morse string OF tiusn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
AInssmsysee& &szx11e.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 d sl2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: Daily-l year, $500 months
$3.50; 8 months, $1:26; month, AZ cenH
week, 10 cents. o
Tri-weekly--1 year, $500 months, Si.oo
8 months, 70 cents: month, 26 cents.
Contract advertisers viii not be allowed 70 ex'
cesd their space unless theexcess is paid for
At transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
IN advance.
Of respect, resolutions adopted By societies,
o. persons, unless Of public concern, vi
My be printed in the paper a. advertise
meita.
Entered at the Postofioe Of AlexnndxtA, VIZ
ginia, as second-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
THE WIRz MONUMENT.

The inscription to be placed upon the
monument Of Major Henry Wirz, O. 8.
A., which is to be erected at Anderson
will. Ga, was selected Saturday after
noon by a committee representing the
Georgia Division, Daughters Of the
Coufederacy. Mrs. Sarah Lamar Hull,
of Savannah, while head Of tbs Georgia
Division, conceived the idea OF erecting
a monument to Major Wirz, and 1t was
through her efforts that the fund for 1t
was raised.
The monument is To bear inscriptions
on its four sides, and 1t is believed that
at least one OF these will cause much
controversy. These inscription we're
written by Mrs. Gourdin Young, the
historian OF the Georgia Division, u.
d. G. On one side will be the inscrip-
ton on a bronze tablet: "In Memory
OF Major Henry Wirz, O. 8. A. Born
in Zurich, Switzerland, trial by illegal
court-martial, under false charges OF ex-
cessive cruelty to federal prisoners, SEN
fenced and iudicislly murdered at Wash
ing on, d. O., November 10, 1866.
"That the Uniled States government,
not Major WirE, is chargeable with tbs
suffering at Andersonville, thereis sbun
dant proof furnished by friend and fos.
Let the fact that he chose an ignomini-
Gus death rather than bear false witness
against President Davis speak for high
qualities of honor, fortitude and self-sac-
n6ce.
"To rescue bis memory from the stig'
na attached to 1t by embitted prejudice
and ignorance, and to restore 1t 10 Its
riphtful place among men, the Georgia
Division of the United Daughters Of the
Oonfederacy has raised this shaft"
On the second tablet will be engraved
"Had the efforts of the Confederate gov
ernment for an exchange Of prisoners
been successful, there would have been
no prison at Andenonville. The follow
ing words OF the cammsnder Of the fed
eral army show why these efforts failed
1t is hard on our men held in Southern
prisons not to exchange them, bat 1t IL
humanity to those left in the ranks to
fight our battles. At this particular time
20 release all rebel prisoners north would
issure Shermsn's defeat, and would com.
promise our safety here.
(Signed) ULYSSES 8. GRANT.
The third tablet will contain:
"O,nfederates in northern prisons,
22O 900. Uoion soldiers In southern
prisons, 27O, 900. Excess of union pris'
ouers, 80 600. Deaths in northern
prisons, 26 $50. Deaths In southern
pr SOUS, 22,O56. (StsntOn's report, Jul,
10, 1860 Twelve per cent. Of all Con
federate prisoners died in prison. Lesi
than pc, cent. OF the union soldier
died in southern prisons. Facts ar
eternal"
On the fourth tablet this will appear:
"Letter of President Davis; Il have
often felt with poignant regret thst thu
southern public have never done justics
to 10 martyr, Msjor WirE. he wa
tempted by the offer Of pardon II h'
would incriminste me, snd thus exoner
ate himself from the charges of which h'
was innocent, and with which had M
connection.
Respectfully and truly yours,
JEFFERSON DAVIS, Oct. S, 1885,"
The monument will be unveiled OF
Jefferson Davis's birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

XTIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
Y Corporation Court Of the city Of Alexsn-
dris, on the 18th day Of January. 1868.
Henry C. Bernhardt
sn.,. I. Es-Db.,dt. r; In ch'H''r''
Memo. The object Of this suit is to obtain
an absolute divorce.
II Appearing by an affidavit filed IN this
cause that the defendant, Susie l.. .Bernhardt,i rs
A nonresident ofthis State tits Ordered, That
gaid defendant appear here within fifteen
daye after due publication of this order, and
do what is necessary 10 protect her interest
In this suit, and q that copy OF this order oe
forthwith inserted in the Alexandra Gazette,s
newspaper published in the city Of AlexsD-
dria, once q week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the court
House Of this city.
= NEWELL S. GREENAwAY, Clerk.
Samuel g. Brent. D. q. .anZ5 WV Inl
VTRGlNIA.-In the Clerks Office Of the
' Corporation Court Of the City OF Alex
andris on the 2lst day Of January, 1908.
Anna N; r.l Gilman In ch.nssry.
George Fl. Gilman
Memo. The object Of this suit is TO- obtain
a divorce a yinculo matrimonii and for gen.
ersl relief. :. c ~.
cause thst the defendant, Geo. II. Gilman,
Is nonresident Of this State: 1t ls
Ordered that said defendant appear here with
| in fifteen days after due publication OF thia
order, and do what is necessary 10 protec!
nis interest in this suit, and that q copy o.
this order be forthwith inserted IN me Alex.
andria Gazette, newspaper published N ms
| city of Alexandria, once A week for four sue,
4 cessive weeks, and posted at the front door ol
| the Court House of this city.
| A eopy-TEsTE.
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY. Clerk.
n. n. Ellissn, D.l9. janH w4w- "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
FnR OvER sixty YEARs

Az OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while testblnP
with perfect success. 1t soothes the cniid,
softeps the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the 6est remedy for Diarrhoea. Is
pleasant TO the taste. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. It's value is incalculable. BE sure
aud ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Guaranteed under the food and drugs s1
Iuoe 20+h 'o0e ,o-a' auUha~ lNQS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

cisI institutions, underwent Eeorgani-
zatiou in October. Alfred II. Cnrtis was
succeeded by w. F. Hsvemeyer ss pTesl-
dent. the former becoming vice presi-
dent in place Of G. w. More, who re-
tired from the institution. On January
IA there was q further reorganization.
Mr.. Curtis being dropped frow the vice
and from the board oi d.
ye0faYa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
PROPOSALS.

Armv, Fort washington, Nd, January A,
10 8. Sealed proposals 10 tripiicste viii De
recei red at this Office until IL a. m, February
z. fe 8, for the construction Of macsdam
roads at Fort Washington, Nd. Information
regarding plans and specifications may De OBJ
t,iued at this Office and intending bidders
will be furnished them upon deposlhng the
sum Of &. 90 which will be refunded upon re,
turn of same. Proposals must be marked
Proposals for Constructing hacadem Roads
at Fort Washington, Nd, and addressed 70
the Constructing Quartermaster, u. 5. Army.
Fort Washington, Md.
jan 8, z, 5, 9, feb 8, 6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
S\N An BROS
King and Pitt SITS.
Eighth
Anniversary
Sale.


The result of eight years
successful business in Alex
andria. For which we extend
our most hearty thanks to
those who have helped to
make this business what it is
to-day. We are now located
in our modern establishment,
with every convenience for
the shopping public, Sueh as
good light, broad aIsles, quick
service, polite attention, rest
ing and toilet rooms on sec
ond floor, which are always
at the disposal of our patrons
This Anniversary Sale is of
no small importance, as we
are giving unusual price re-
ductions on new white goods,
new Hamburg Embroideries,
Sheetings, Muslins, Ladies
Muslin Underwear, Lace
Curtains, Furs, Ladies' and
Children's Goats. Besides,
all winter goods reduced
to cost and some less than
cost. A better money-saving
opportunity was never Of
fered the people of Alexan'
dria than our Anniversar!
Sale, which runs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Lupin's New
Black Fabrics Ioeludst

Wool 1'sftetss, LOO and $1.25a I'D.
Plain yoiles, $l.0O, sl.26, 81. 50, and
$l.75 q yard.
Check Voiles, sl.00 and sl.25 I'd.
Striped Voiles, 81 % and 81. so I'd.
Check serges. $l.00 yard.
sOheck Bstistes, 75c a yard.
Striped Serges, sl.00 yard.
~Ghifon Psnsmas, 81, alps, $3.50
yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
~To Keen Well

The whole year through" writes L. A. Bart
lett. of Rural Route !. Guilford. Ne, l and
nv family used DR.. Kings New Life Piiis.
They have proven most satisfactory 70 Al o.
ness. M msIaria and constipation. ouSrsztssd
Al ali drag stores. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Kodol is the best remedy known tcdsy for
dyspepsia, indigestion and all troubles aris-
ing from a disordered stomach. II il pless-
ant. prompt and thorough. Sold By W. Il.
CraiOhton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
UNTIL
February First.

NIOTICE.-Having qualified as admins
~ traitor c. (. a. Of the estate OF Mrs.
JULIA F. TUBMAN. deceased, all persons
having claims against the said estate are
hereby notified TO present the same to me duly
verified for settlement, and all persons IN
debted TO said estate GRE hereby, notlheu 70
make prompt payment Of their IndeotsqneSs l"
me. KENNETH W. OGDEN.
1O2 South Columbus Street,
;sn2t av Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Priestley's New
Black Fabrics Include:

Tusssh Mohair Stripes, 81 rs q yard.
Rssilda Silk Canton, $l.60 yard.
Lorento Pekin Stripes, 81 90 yard.
Wool Rosetta, 1925 yard.
Queen Cloth, 81 90 yard.
Chiffon Panamas, $l.s0, 81. 25, 81. 80,
and 81 90 q yard.
Melrose Cloth, sl.5s q yard.
strided Voiles, 81 rs yard.
Silk-wsrp Henrietta, ST. 20, 81 50,$2,
and g. 80 q yard.
Mohair Sicilian (check). 81 rs yard.
CrayeDette Serge, 1926 yard.
Plain Voiles, 81, sl.25, 81 30, and
so q yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Rebuilding Sale.

To utilize necessary space we are making great
reductions in Carpets and Art Squares Now IS
the time to buy and put aside for spring and save
dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
DO You Think
For Yourself 2

Or, Go you open your mouth Ike q young
bird and gulp down whstsvsr food or msdi-
zine maN DO offered your
vb\ = 4 = =
lJAAs6<rAan intelligent thinking woman.
In need ofSelNef from Weakness nervousness
pain and snEeNtng. then IL means much 70
sou that there> ens tried and tIns honest
Euedicipe QE-K4QyLN- -cQNRQsIIIQE. sold ng
druggists Tor the cure Of xQman.s Ills:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

1t is very important end in fact il is a6so, ,
Iutsly neces sary To health that We give. reiiei
10 the stomach promptly at the first tlg9s: ~ o.
troubles. Take something once in Whiiei
especially after meals; something ike ,, Koaoi
For Dyspepsia and Indigestion. 1t viii en-
able your stomach to do its work properly
Sold by w. F. Creighton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

No other medicine for woman's Ills has any
such professional endorsement as DR.. Pierce's
Esvorite Prescription has received. In the un-
qualified recommendation Of each Of its
several ingredients by scores Of leading medi-
cal men Of all the schools Of practice. Is
such an endorsement not worthy Of your
e.on sfdarafionf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Other New Repu-
table Black Fab
RIGS include:

All-wool Henriettas, Soc and $1,000
yard.
Nuns Yelling, soc, 75c, 81 and sl.2
yard.
Wool Bstiste, 75c, 81 90, and $l.2Sa
yard.
Brilliautine, soc, 49,, $l.OO, aud
$l.25 yard.
Oroise Gloria (wsterprOo0, 81 yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

A booklet of ingredients. with numerous
,authorative professional endorsements by the
leading medical authorities Of this country.
will be mailed free to any one sending name
and address with request for same Address
Dr.. r '. Pierce Buffalo. N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

The formula OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
ecription will bear the most critical examina-
1ion Of medical experts for 1t contains no
alcohol. narcotics. harmful. OF habit-forming
drugs. and no agent enters into 1t that Is not
highly recommended by the most advanced
and leading medical teachers and author
ities of their several schools Of practice.
These authorities recommend the ingredients
Of Br. pierce's favorIie Prescrlpilon Tor the
cure Of exactly the same ailments Tor Which
Ehis world-famed medicine Is advised:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

The makers Of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. for the cure Of weak. nervous run
down. oyer-worked. debilitated. pain-racked
women. knowing this medicine 70 be made up
Of ingredients. every one OF which has the
strongest possible Endorsement Of the leading
and standard authorities Of the several
schools Of practice. are perfectly willing. and
In fact. are only too glad to print. as they DO.
the formula, or list Of ingredients, Of which
IL is composed. IN pIofn English, on every
bottle-wrapper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
DRY GOODS.

BelI 'Phone. Home Phone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
Woodward { LOthrOp
10th, lith. F& q sts. N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. O
Until Further Notice Store Will 0Ien
at $3.50 A. d.. and Close at
$50 P. NJ.
New Black Dress
Fabrics FOR SPRING

We show st this time the bulk of cur
new spring importstious, which includes
Voiles, Veilings, Fancy Woven Veil.
logs,
HerriDgbone Shadow Stripes,
Tsffeta Bstistes. Chiffon Psnsmss,
Sursh Serges. Storm Serges,
Brillisntines, plain and striped,
Mohsirs and Siciliennes, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Dewitts Little Riser Pills are sold by W
z. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27
GROCERIES.
JOHN AHERN & CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GR0CERs
And Dealers in
PURE WINES AND LIQUORS.
Country Produce received daily. Our stocl
Of Plain and Fancy Groceries embraces every
thing to Be had in this line.
We hold largely In United States bonded
warehouse snd carry In stock various brsndi
Of the best
PURE Rye AND MALT WHISTLES
made. have also In store superior grades o
Foreign and American
WINES, ALES, BROWN STOUT, DO.
disqualification Guaranteed - TO Price and
Quality. @oA
Corner Prince and Commerce Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-27

Reduction in Tomatoes. cans Nsntieoket
lie. 4HBUkNs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-28

" NNtk and made Co order. lowest
prizes Satisfaction -Fr4r.nfset -,
treble Furniture Co,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-28

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ALb'2 TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-28
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-10-28
THIS IS
Time

Nomcn'- Iclt slippers. leather
-liD~. St21.
Numsn- icit outlets. fur trim
med. r,d green. black ur brown
>i.25. $50.
Women kuit slippers, black
or red. s5c.
Women htd ~iipprr~. St.tO.
Sf5O S2.en.
MsU~ Iclt slippers heather
Soda. SI-lu.
Mrn- Leather slippers. Sf.sn.
50 900.
Felt Slipper Tor children. zoe,
50. 9ac.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
Body Taken to Minneapolis.

The body of Ole Espen, who was
accidentally killed at Kelliher last
Saturday morning (the wheels of
the train entirely severing his head
from his body) was taken to
Minneapolis yesterday morning,
Washington Smith, son of A. M.
Smith of Minneapolis, acting as es:
cort of the remains.
At the time Espen was killed,
there was considerable trouble in
completing Identification of the
body, but later it was learned that
the name of the dead man was Ole
Espen, who had been working in
the camps near Kelliher, and who
came to Kelliher recently from
Minneapolis.
William Lennon, mayor of Kelli
her, got into touch with the
authorities of Minneapolis, and i,
was learned that Espen was mar
ried man, and had wife and three
children living at Minneapolis.
Mayor Lennon received tele
gram to hold the body, awaiting the
arrival of Washington Smith Of Min
neapolis.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
CLAIM RATES ARE TOO
HIGH ON TIES AND LOGS
The Railroad and Warehouse Commits.
sion Will Hold Hearing at Duluth
January 14th.

The railroad and warehouse CON-
mission has arranged for hearing
at Duluth on Jan. IA on the ques-
ton of the reasonableness of the
existing rates on ties and other for
est products. The hearing is called
on the complaint of Joseph w. Rey-
nolds who has complained to the
commission that the present rates on
such products on the Great North
ern are excessive. The present rate
on this class of products is the
same as that which applies on lum-
Der shipments, and the claim is
made that distinction should be
made between the rates on
finished lumber and on ties, logs
and such rough products of the
forest. 1t is urged that the
cost of loading lu mber is
greater than that of ties or logs and
that the danger of damage in ship
ment is much less in the case of the
latter.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
.DOINGS AMONG BEMIDJI'S
COUNTRY ..hE|GHBoRs
Live Correspondents Of the Pioneer
Write the News From Their
Localities.
cLEMENTs0N.
DISTRICT Court,
Fifteenth Judicial District.

Daniel Ewald of Rainy River was
in our burg on business Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Clementson
gave a dinner Thursday III honor 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Farder of Baudette.
Joseph Freau and Ole Frestad
have spent the last couple of weeks
culling down timber for Mr.. Boyce
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon White enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Eidom
Master Eidom and Mr.. Samue
Hearjey on Christmas day.
Among the guests who were enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Hello Clementson Christmas day.
were Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Farde1
of Baudette, Mr.. and Mrs. Oh
Clementson and Mr.. and Mrs. Vol
stad and daughter, Esther of Glen
entson. .s..
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02

movements during the latter part of
the afternoon and the early evening
of Nov. 1st, prior to the explosion,
which occurred at a. M, Nov. End.
+. 1t was also brought out in the
examination that although Botto
was arrested on Dec. 5th, that the
premises in which the defendant
lived were not searched until Dec.
9TH; also that the house had been
occupied between the 5th and the
9TH by at least two persons, one of
whom was described as being a
private detective.
When the premises were searched
on Dec. 9TH, a fuse and box of
caps were found in Botto's bedroom.
However, there was nothing brought
out in the evidence given to show
that the fuse and the caps had been
in any way concealed; on the con-
trary, they were in plain sight of
anyone searching the house at any
time.
1t is expected that an application
will be made to Judge Spooner for
a writ of habeas corpus in order to
allow the court to pass on the suffi-
cheney of the evidence in the pre-
liminary examination on which
Botto was held to the grand jury.
The preliminary hearing of Mrs.
Botto, who is charged jointly with
her husband in commission of the
crime, will be held within the next
ten days.
George H. Spear of Grand Rapids
is attorney for Botto aud his wife,
and County Attorney Thwing for
the state.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-01-02
STATES THAT FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS ARE BETTER
Public Examiner Anton Schaefer Sums Up the Situation
in Minnesota and Says the State Has Largest
Deposits in Its History.

financial prosperity is the fact that
the 1907 cereal crop of Minnesota
and the Dakotas has been marketed
at cash value estimated at $780,
100000 over and above even the
bumper crop of 1906, while the
aggregate product of the farms of
these three states, including live
stock and dairy products, will ex-
coed in value the record output of
1906 by S75,OOO,OOO. This agricul-
tural prosperity, following the splen-
did foundation laid by the great crop
of 1906, gives Minnesota banking a
solidity which no speculative furry
in distant money centers can shake
or disturb.
Another element of financial re-
sources is the great output of the
Minnesota iron mines, which this
year aggregated close upon 3O,OOO,-
900 tons, or more than one-half of
the total iron ore output of the
United States and one-fourth that of
the world.
The reflection of this general
industrial prosperity of the state
upon financial operations is seen in
the bank clearings of the Twin
Cities, which break the record with
a total of $1,65O,OOO,OOO as the
years volume of business, an increase
of S25O,O0O,O0O, or 10 per cent over
that of 1906.
The twenty state and national
banks of St. Paul and Minneapolis
on Dec. 3, held approximately $780,
100000 of deposits, as compared
with $S9,OOO,OOO on Aug. p, and
S90,0O0,O00 on Nov. II, 1906, the
previous high record. Their cash
reserves on Dec. 3 exceeded $41,-
100000, compared with $33,8OO,-
900 on Aug. %; while their total
resources on Dec. 3 were SI27,OOO,-
900 compared with $1O2,OOO,OOO on
Aug. p, an increase of s25,OOODOO
or rs per cent"