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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-09-05
CLEARING HOUSE BANKS
IN SPLENDID CONDITION.

New York, Sept. 5.-The statement
Of the clearing house banks for the
week ended today shows that they
hold $59,644,95O more than the re-
quirements Of the 25 per cent reserve
rule This is an increase OF $5,714,-
O25, In the proportionate cash reserve
compared with last week.
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UNION ADOPTS
UNIFORM PRICE FOR COTTON

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 5.-A secret
minimum selling price has been settled
on by the selling committee Of the
Texas Farmers union. This price is
being guarded as no one outside the
union is to know what it is. This SCI
cret price will be given to all farm
ers, members of the union, who will
each be asked to guard the secret care
fully and sell for no less.
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HITCHCOCK GOES TO
MIDDLE BASS ISLAND.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. 5.-Chairman
Frank II. Hitchcock, Of the Republi-
can national committee, arrived here
today and left by special yacht for
Middle Bass Island to confer with
Candidate W. H. Taft. 81
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-09-05
CANDIDATE BRYAN PREPARES
FOR HIS TOUR OF EAST

Fairview. Lincoln. Sept. 5.-This
was cleaning up" day at Fairview,
preparatory to the departure of Mr..
Bryan on his long trip to the Middle
and Eastern states.
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Cosmopolitan Ma
tional Suspends
Business
NOT A LARGE INSTITUTION
Its Failure Causes Conside.
rab!e Excitement Among
Depositors.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 5.-The Co.'S
mopolitan National bank of the city
suspended business today. A notice
posted on the door reads:
CLOSED by order Of the comptroller
Of the currency"
While the bank is not a large insti-
tuition it Is of fair size and it's suspen-
sion caused considerable excitement
A large crowd collected but was dis
persed by the police.
John D. McClurg is president of the
bank and D. J. Richardson, chairman
Of the board of directors. In a tele.
phone conversation with large de.
positor this morning, Richardson is
reported to have said that he knew
no reason why the bank should be
closed as it had 40 to As per cent of its
reserve on hand.
It's report last July showed it's re-
sources and liabilities to be $l,921, 500
capital stock paid in 100000, surplus
fund 100000, undivided profits $751;.
5S2.
Bank is InsoIvent
Washington. Sept. 5.-The Cosmopoli
tan National Bank of Pittsburg, was
closed by direction Of the comptroller
Of the currency on the ground of in
solvency. Its last report on July Is
showed deposits of $5S9,340. It's tota'
liabilities are $1.912.52O.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
COMMUNICATIONS.
SPRING AND EASTER HERE.

is There is mstakng the
wood
pecker bursting
little girl with
with his marbles not strongly In
unssonably bamy
removed the
the
word s
shops begin take on
whole
gone
optimism
a
rather
m
the
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
JUDGE GRAy'S BOOM
STARTS IN DELAWARE


will
o
Democratic
push his candidacy
titles of literature his interest
say unhesangIy that
OF the
"eed allegiance
bers of his Judge
other man mentioned for the presidency
of
Root strfro
the public
spuous
philosophical
He is polished while
had a
to
Dill PRESIDENT HARRISON was committed to passing
Mr. Gray the senate
rank have sonetbpg
Chicago convention
eastern demo-
Gratis and abored with
principles He
personal enmiy of the Nbraskan
Delaware senator
had of
the nomination offered
took the position that he
drawn into a position Of antagonsm
the If
William
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The horse would shake hands with its
owner and prick up it's ears, while it
would pay no attention to the man
who is alleged to have stolen it.
The mystery of the disappearance of
Edward Maher was solved when his
body was found in the White river,
near Anderson, yesterday. Maher left
his home in North Anderson Feb. 26.
AS result of police raid on the
shack occupied by George Lewis and
Charles Ford of Hartford City, a guam
tity of stolen goods was discovered un-
der the floor of the shack. The loot
consisted of all kinds of merchandise.
After drinking nearly a quart of
whisky with some friends, Mrs. Nettie
Elder of indianapolis, heard her hus-
band at the door of the room. Fearing
that he would enter the room any min
ute the woman jumped out of the win
dow and broke her leg
The Anti-Saloon league of Illinois
gives Governor Hanly of Indiana credit
for aiding in the successful effort to
put 1900 saloons out Of the business.
The people of Indianapolis are advo-
eating a promenade similar to New
York's Fifth avenue, Washington's
Connecticut avenue, and Chicago's
Michigan avenue. The sentiment
grows stronger as Easter approaches
1t is understood that the Indiana
delegation at Washington will adopt
resolutions declaring in favor Of Rep
resentative CLANCY for the place on the
committee on appropriations to sue
ceed A. L. Brick
The police of South Bend made the
first big pull" since the putting on Of
the lid when they made raid on the
blind tiger" conducted on East Sample
street. Mrs. Alice Madorff was the pro-
prietress.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Norton. Ernest c. Simpson, Frank s.
Bowlby, Charles E. Kendrick. Ralph
E. Rowley. Harley H. Molyneaux, will
lam MacNein, George H. Manlove. Ing
wald Moe and Clyde Hunter.
Madison Packing company. Madison
capital, $25.000 incorporators, Joseph
Hitz, Richard Johnson, Norwood j.
Hitz. William James Johnson, David
Johnson and George NJ. Stanley.
The Jackson Sanatarium company Of
Indianapolis, has filed articles of in
corporation at the office OF the secre-
tary of state This company, accord
ing to the papers filed, will manage
the property now known as the Mt.
Jackson sanatoriun, in Indianapolis.
The stockholders in the new company,
it is stated. are the owners of the Mt
Jackson property. The new company
is capitalized at $1,000. The company
is incorporated for the purpose of op-
Grating a sanatarium and hotel, and has
the privilege of attaching to these
buildings a gymnasium. billiard and
pool rooms, and bowling alleys and
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
Up AND DOWN IN INDIANA

/. G. Long, cashier of the st. Joseph
Savings bank and one of the best
known men in South Bend, died yes
terday after a long and continued I'LL
ness. Mr.. Longs death is attributed
to the worry which followed the finan-
cial furry.
Judge Marshall Hacker of the Bar
tholome circuit court has decided to
give Christian Scientists in Columbus
chance to prove their prowess. John
Sprague has been treated by Lewis K.
Phillips for epilepsy and the health
officers wanted to send the patient to
an asylum.
Fire at Shelburn. six miles north of
Sullivan, caused a panic among the
guests of the Taylor hotel and re-
suited in the loss of property worth
$4,000.
William Webb. a wealthy farmer
living near Greenfield, was struck and
instantly killed by a Newcastle car.
Mr.. Weber was driving in buggy and
cro7sed the track while apparently in
deep study. His head was crushed and
many bones were broken
With a little sail boat clutched in
his tiny hands the son Of Mrs. c. NJ.
Butteroff of Jeffersonville, was found
hoattng in the water in an old unused
cistern. The child was found only af-
ter a search of several hours, and was
one of twins.
With star as evidence of his au-
thority. Albert Diehl of Noblesvile, rep
resented himself as a member of Web
ster's detective agency, and demanded
TO see the tattoo marks on the arm of
William McMilligan. McMilligan had
him arrested.
A stolen horse at Hartford City was
witness In case against Bruce Barn
mart, charged with stealing the animal.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

New council is organized in Chicago,
after hearing Mayor Busse's first an
nual message, in which he tells of work
accomplished under his administration,
and promises soon to submit plans for
subway transportation and the boule-
ward link.
bill should be dropped and the entire
matter of currency reform referred by
Congress to commission.
Members of American Medical asso-
citation demand greater educational re-
quirements as safeguard against in
competent persons obtaining diplomas.
High school fraternities are warmly
defended by David L. Porter, secre-
tary in charge of the high school work
OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
Speakers at the Chicago Woman's
club contend that the world has be-
come so civilized that war is unnec-
essary.
Former Police Chief Collins and
Frank D. Comerford will be placed on
trial before judge McSurely April 27
on charge of cons nspiracy to defraud the
city of Chicago.
John A. Johnson. Governor Of Min
nesota, will be in Chicago today and it
is said hard fight will be made to
obtain an Illinois democratic delegation
pledged to his support for the presi-
dency.
Contests inN the republican national
convention are expected by Chairman
New of the national committee to bring
full attendance of delegates to Chi
cago two weeks in advance of the
official date.
Methodist Episcopal preachers pass
l resolutions threatening to repudiate
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
ssTHIs is MY G6TH BIRTHDAY
General Chaffee

Lieutenant General Adna r. Chaffee,
u. S. A. retired, was born in Ashta
bula county. Ohio. April IA, 1912, and
received his education in the public
schools. At the beginning of the civil
war he enlisted as a private in the
Sixth Ohio cavalry. He was breveted
first lieutenant for gallantry at Gettys-
burg and promoted to a captaincy for
galIantry at Dinwiddie court house.
After the war he spent many years in
campaigns against the hostile Indians
on the frontier. He was appointed
brigadier general of volunteers at the
outbreak of the war with Spain in
1898, and to his brilliant leadership the
signal victory at El Caney was chief
ly due. In 1899 General Chaffee COM
manded the United States forces sent
to the relief of the Pekin legations.
Later he served as military governor
of the Philippines and as assistant to
the chief OF STAFF at Washington. Early
in 1904 he was promoted to the grade
of lieutenant general and appointed
chief of staff. serving in that capacity
until he retired in April. 1905. Since
his retirement General Chaffee has
made his home in southern California.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

other devices for the entertainment of
the guests. The directors are John z.
Casey, Flora E. Casey, Charles E. Lur-
ing and Alice A. Luring.
Articles of Incorporation have been
filed for other companies as follows:
Security Building and Loan associa-
ton, Terre Haute; capital 500. 900; d.
rectors, Max Blumberg. Buena v. Mar
shall, William r. Teel, Warren Hus-
sey and Frank Teel
Notice of increase of capital stock
from $4,000 to $4,000 by the Inglefeld
Milling company. Action in Wander
burg county.
Gilbad Center Horsethief Detective
association, Remington; trustees, Will
liam Thompson. Henry Gilkerson and
James Hoagland
Mullen Brewing company of Illinois;
capital, $3.50, 600. proportion represented
in Indiana. $4,000; to sell lager beer
in kegs and bottles James J. Mullen,
president, Indiana Office. 71O Chicago
avenue. East Chicago Charles Lederer,
agent
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
THE
TIE -
Daily Round

Mr.. Gotch is looking for something
to lick. Let him challenge Mr.. Taft.
There, fellows, would be something
worth going to see. The outcome of
the Biddle-o'Bricn go must be exceed
ingly gratifying to Mr.. O'Brien. We
always thought he vvas I'm the dub class.
1t was the 18th, but South Chicago eyi-
IDENTIFY thought 1t was Friday and uro-
ceeded to slaughter three people. That
Aetna explosion will make 1T more ne
cessary than ever for aIr. Knots of
Gary 10 get the powder fac. out of the
way. Peach buds in Conn. are reported
ruined by frost. Wonder how the
wooden nutmegs are7 We knew when
Pete Meyn got winton, Murray Tur-
ner would try and go him one better,
and 1T is none of the common garden
variety that Lawrence Cox has got.
either. Lest we forget!
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

interests of the Y. NJ. c. A. in that
part of the world.
Last Sunday Mr.. Smith spoke at one
of the initial meetings of the Chicago
Y. M. c. A, which are being held in
Chicago during holy week, and as a
result of his appeal to young men sew
eral Joined the church
When the meeting was over Mr.. Tur-
ner stood in line and waited for a.
chance to speak to the farm hand he
had hired years ago. The line was a
long one and when Mr. Turner finally
reached Mr.. Smith he asked him If he
remembered the man who gave him a
Job on the farm years ago.
Smith looked at him a minute and
then recognized him as the man who
had helped him out when he came seat
Mr. Turner told him he was even a
better speaker than he had been a
pitcher of hay, and the two men then
recalled many incidents of those early
days.
Mr.. Turner became a banker. Mr..
Smith became religious worker, both
men who started as farmers have be-
come prominent in their chosen field
OF endeavor, and the meeting was
joyous one for them both
Mr.. Turner invited Smith to come TO
Crown Point and visit him and to-
gether they would go over the old
farm and see the place where they had
both made their start.
Mr.. Smith said he would be com
PEELED to make a strenuous campaign
before he leaves for South Africa, but
when he returns he has promised to
accept Mr.. Turner's invitation, and the
banker and Y. M. c. A. man will be
bows again
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

republican party in Illinois unless it
repudiates personal liberty" plank.
Mark Twain, while walking liners
deck with little girl. is hit by huge
wave, which imperils both the humor-
list and his companion.
State and neighboring cities give aid
to the 10000 fire sufferers in Chelsea,
Mass. and plans to rebuild are under
way. The insurance may be $4,000, 0OO
President Roosevent vetoes a bill to
give away vast water power and warns
Congress of the evils of such measures.
Legislators visit the Kankakee asy-
lum, where they find little to arouse
unfavorable criticism.
Big creameries open war on eastern
railroads by filing a bill for injunc-
ton. charging conspiracy to advance
rates for hauling butter fat.
Insurance loss from big Chelsea.
Mass, fire is widely distributed; larger
companies not likely to be seriously
affected, but some local mutuals will
be wiped out.
Dry weather claims from Kansas and
Nebraska are poorly supported by buy
ing orders for wheat and spectators
unload. Cattle and hogs are lower,
sheep higher.
Wall street hears that the Boston
insurance loss is but s3,500,o00 and
early drop in the stock market is re-
gained.
American League season opens today
in Chicago at the South Side park
with the Chicago and the Detroit
teams as the attraction.
Battling Nelson's insistence of a
forty-1ve round fight may cost him
his go with Joe Cans.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
A. N. TURNER MEETS
A FORMER FRIEND
Finds Man Who Pitched Hay for Him Years AGO
Has Climbed Way Up the Ladder
of Fame.

Twenty FIVE years ago when A. M.
Turner was getting his start in the
world by purchasing the Schofeld farm.
south OF Crown Point. and working 1t
with the energy and enthusiasm which
characterized him. especially in his
younger days, a second cousin came to
him, after having made a trip from
one of the Dakotas, and asked for
work.
Mr.. Turner found the young fellow
strong, willing worker and when it
came to pitching hay he had very few
equals. The young man remained on
the farm until he got something of a
start and then he left the vicinity of
Crown Point and went out into the
world again to make his way
Last Sunday Mr.. Turner went to Chi
cago to hear a noted Y NJ c. A. lee
turer by the name of Fred B. Smith.
Mr.. Smith is at present the leader
in the great Y. NJ. C. A. movement in
the world. He is the general secre-
tary of the international organization
and is said to be a man of remarkable
ability.
Fred B. Smith is the man whom Mr.
Turner hired as a farm hand those long
years ago and in the quarter of a CEN
tury which has elapsed he has become
identified with great religious move
ment and is said to be one of the most
magnetic speakers and the greatest
leader of young men in the entire
world.
The duties of his position take him
to all parts of the world and it is only
recently that he returned from Sydney,
Australia. and several of the oriental
ports. He is now on his way to South
Africa where he will look after the
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
ssTHIs DATE IN HISTORY.

1730-George Ross. one of the signers
of the American Declaration of In
dependence, born. Died 1879.
1S03-The Bank of France established.
1838-Rudolphe Falb. famous meteor
ologist, born. Died Sept. 20. 1903.
1S44-Delphin M. Delmas. noted Ameri-
can lawyer. born in France.
1s65-Union flag replaced on Fort Sum
ter.
19oo-Paris International exposition
opened.
19o5-Morocco rejected the French re-
form demand.
1907-National Arbitration and Peace
Congress opened in New York.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The democratic state committee will
meet within the next two weeks to talk
campaign plans and to fix. the amount
each candidate is to be assessed for
campaign expenses. All of the candi-
state convention two weeks ago will
be invited to attend the meeting.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Six candidates for United States SEN
ator are making things lively in South
Carolina at the present time They are
Ex-Governor John G. Evans, ex-Gov-
ernor D. C. Hayward, Superintendent of
Education E. D. Smith. George Johns
tone and D. S. Henderson
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

John n. c. Stockton of Jacksonville,
candidate for governor of Florida, is
running on an anti-corporation and
prohibition platform. He has long
been prominent in Florida politics.
Four years ago he lost a close contest
to ]. P. Taliaferro. when they ran for
United States senator.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Reports from the Creek townships
do not indicate that there is any great
political activity down there The
townships have been sewed up for so
long for the republicans that it does
not begin down there until the G. o.
P. members get busy.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Congressman Crumpaeker, who has
for some years confined his speech
making to the Tenth district is pre-
pairing to offer his services to the state
committee for stumping tour of the
state this year.
II want to deliver speeches for my
friend, Jim Watson" he said, accord
ing to the Valparaiso Messenger.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

A story comes from Minnesota that
a farmer has found In brood of
chickens one that has no bill, but in
stead a perfect human nose with a
human mouth below it. The story,
however, doesn't say what the cores
pondcnt had been drinking.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
Articles of incorporation.

Gary Masonic Temple association,
Gary; capital. 100000; to build a
building in Gary to be occupied in part
by Masonic bodies and lodges; stock
holders, Joseph H. Colberg, Horace S.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Henry A. Williams, the new chairman
of the republican state executive COM
mittee of Ohio. is a veteran in poll
tics. He began his career more than
twenty years ago as executive clerk to
Governor Joseph B. Foraker.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The service on the Lake Shore SUI
burban makes it all the more urgent
that we keep on hoping and praying
for the Identification of the suburban
railway system.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

county prohibitionists for sheriff-as
to what the party wants for the county
next fall. Dan shuck will gladly fur
nish a diagram for this offense.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The steerage rates to Naples are SIS
Now, if we could only send a few of
those hungry chaps back in that di-
rection wouldn't it be cheaper?
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Ex-Governor William L. Douglas of
Massachusetts, whose name has been
frequently mentioned in connection
with the vice presidential nomination
on the democratic ticket, has issued a
statement to the effect that he is not
a candidate for any office.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The republican state convention of
Pennsylvania will meet at Harrisburg,
April 20. On the same day the repub-
licans OF West Virginia will meet in
convention at Wheeling, and the re-
publicans of Vermont at Burlington.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Those who have the interests of the
party at heart should not overlook the
rhyming possibilities of frost and
Krost
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Pat Reilley, candidate for trustee
expects to have every vote in the po,
lice station at the townshop nominat-
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
IN POLITICS

There is something suggestive in the
name of Dryer-proposed by the Lake
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

In a novel eyes generally twinkle
stare like a LlOor-knob.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

About the only sin in the world
is selfshness and about the only
virtue, love.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

A western man has invented a
balloon that will go 60 miles an
hOur-if nothing happens.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The news that Bruno Schneider of
East Chicago, might pull off the demo-
cratic ticket in his race for trustee,
caused gladness among the local can
didates that could not be accentuated
by the advent and arrival OF spring.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS

I will be a candidate for nomination
for sheriff on the democratic ticket
subject to the decision of the demo
cratic nominating convention, to be
held May 2. at Gary.
FRED S. CARTER
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

The submarine investigation certain
ly shows that the navy department
leaks badly.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Colonel Bryan has won the delegates
from the Philippines. Great, colonel!
Please keep the islands, also.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

A red-headed girl creates enough
excitement without getting
Merry Widow lid on her roof gar
den.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Fast approacheth the day or rather
the night when the parks will be full
of delicious young spoons, but nay,
let us not speak of them jestingly.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

johnson is popular with the people
With whom else could he be popular
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Former Governor Andrew F. Lee of
South Dakota has consented to go be-
fore the June primaries as the demo-
cratic candidate for United States sena-
tor.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

Calumet township democrats have
shown that they intend to have an
organization which will prove a valu-
able auxiliary to the county .organiza-
tion.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
Editor Of THE TINES:

Editor Of THE TINES:
I hereby authorize to announce my
name as candidate for township trus-
tee, subject to the democratic pri-
maries, May 9. ID.
JOHN c. BECKER.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

CIT is BETTER TO HELP THAN TO
HINDER, SAYS A WISE MAN WHO
HAS EVIDENTLY STUDIED THE
SITUATION.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14
r DO NJ
THINGS AND FILINGS

Seems to US that the East Chicago
explaining how George Moe got out.
The Lake County times., 1908-04-14

a Chicago paDer says Dle0nastically
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1908-10-08
RACE
AMONG GIRLS
A WhirIWind of Votes now
Pouring in
The Girls Who Try Easily Get
the Votes

Large numbers of votes are COM
ing in on the Press Diamond Ring
contest from new subscribers, from
renewals, from advertising and from
commercial printing. Many sub
scribers are paying ahead one to
three years to vote for their favorite
girls. Business patrons are also TAX
ing an interest-in fact whirlwind
of votes during the past week has
made considerable change in nearly
all districts.
This month will produce big bus
iness in all departments, and the
girls who try will get the votes. 1t
is possible for several girls to catch
up to the leaders, and it is fair for
the Press to state leaders often get
votes just because they are near the
lead from patrons who have no par
ticular favorites. Read the changes
Candidates and Their Votes