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Evening journal., 1909-12-09
BANK RESOURCES
OF $2l,IOO,OOO,OOO
More Than $4,000 Institutions
Report TOtalDepOSitS of
$l4,OOO,OOO,OOO
PER CAPITA OF S237

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.--With total re-
sources Of $i5Ol9 per capita Of popula-
tion. the banking institutions Of the
Eastern and Middle Atlantic States lead
the country.
The New England states como next
with Hs5.6O per capita; the Pacific states
are third with S34zTs: the Middle West
ern fourth with $1,000; the far Western
hfth with N6l.S5; the Southern sixth
with glib. and tho island possessions tail
of with s5.22 per capita. The United
states as a whole shows banking re-
sources per capita OF s2s7.2i with the
island possessions Included the rate Is
lowered TO $2i5.s7.
These comparisons form a feature OF
o remarkable report Issued to-day by
the National Monetary Commission, Civ
ing the results OF an inquiry which COW
ers substantially every incorporated bank
Of any character in tho United States.
Covers All Kinds Of Banks.
For the first time in the history OF
American banking. the report presents "a
tabulation Of statements showing the
conditions OF all classes OF banks-na-
tionai, state and savings and loan ana
trust companies-throughou tho country
at a given hour; namely the close or
business on April %. 1909.
The institutions reporting 20 the COM
mission include 6,S93 national. 11.3l9 state.
1903 mutual and stock savings and 1i97
private banks ana l,O79 loan and trust
companies,
Tho total resources of all OF these es-
Establishments reach the stupondous total
OF S2l.1O0. 100000. A cursory analysis or
the resources and liabilities shows loans
OF Sli,g3 00Q00; Investments IN bonds
I etc. N6ii OO0. .000: due from banks. So 662 F.
900 000 cash on hand Oncluding $S09, 600 %
600 I'm gold coin ana certinoates) 81. 49,
OOoOo0 other resources. SlsiOOO. 900: capi-
tai SlS000oO,000; surplus and Profits ST.
sa5,OO0,O 900; due TO banks s2,4Si,OOO.OO0; de-
posits dncluding government deposits)
Si4,io6. 100000; other liabilities sS7O0o0,OOO.
Savings Deposits Are High.
OF the deposits. s6.o56o 900 arc sub
icct 10 check: ss2G.0oo.ooO are savings
Deposits si.2l2,OOOOoO arc on time. ana
s625 OOoo00 consist OF demand certin-
Gates.
Following the special reports from the
banks, a supplementary Inquiry was
made. covering 1925 Institutions relating
TO the character OF deposits depositors,
interest paid. etc. The total deposits In
these banks ON or about June 80 were
sl3, 595 100000 credited TO cover 5000. 900
depositors or deposit accounts, ranging
from 81 upward. Nearly 100000 de-
postors had savings or time accounts.
and over S,6OO.Oo0 Of these were dopositors
in savings banks.
rho average rate OF interest paid on
savings accounts is $50 per cent. and on
other intcrest-besring accounts $40 per
cent. More than 20 ner cent Of tho banks
pay no interest on ordinary deposits;
more than 5000 banks pay interest ON de-
posits OF SIS or less. and about 200 on
sums ranging from SIS up 60 5000.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
LECTURES ABOUT
CHAMBER MUSIC

Chamber music was Herman Epstein's
themo at his dfth lecture-recital at the
Misses Hebb's school yesterday. It is
music written for the string quartette-
two violins. a viola and a cello; for the
trio-violln, cello and piano; and some
times for violin and piano. Tho name
chamber" music was given I'm contradis-
tineuon to church music. This music.
sonata in form. intended Tor small audi
enccs, camo 10 perfection during tho
Age OF Frills aud Foibles," ana copies
the ceremohious poiiteness OF the court Of
Louis XIV; each instrument taking IT'S
due share Of the conversation and then
politely listening to the playing OF another
one. Chamber music lacks the robustness
of orchestral music. but It has a certain
aristocratic delicacy. With Mrs. William
Arthur. Faulkner as violinist, Mr.. Epstein
illustrated his points by the first Beeth-
oven sonata and the Grieg sonata, Opus
a.
Tho next i've lectures will take up tho
works OF the romantic composers.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
DEMOCRATS TO
"OPEN HOUSE"
Party Leaders viii Meet
Democratic League at Re-
CeptiOn Tonight

Members Of tho Democratic League are
looking forward 20 an enjoyable evening
ag their handsome now quarters In French
street. above Sixth street. tonight. II will
ho opening night for tho members and
their friends. It is also intended to hold
a reception Tor members and their wives
and sweothoarts shortly.
Congressman J. Thomas Helm, OF Ala
bama. and Congressman Augustus o.
stanley. OF Kentucky. two well-lmown
members OF the lower house OF Congress.
win bo present John G. Gray went to
Washington yesterday ana extended a
personal invitation 10 these distinguished
men and both accepted.
Tho clubhouse viii bo inspected between
s and . o'clock and afterward there viii
be a vaudeville entertainment and speak-
ing. followed by refreshments.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
DELAWARE ACTIVE
AT BIG CONGRESS.
Delegates From This State
Take Prominent Part at
Rivers and narbOrS
Convention

Delaware is playing an important part
al tho National Rivers and Harbors Con-
eresg I'm Washington. It Is the largest
convention ever held by the National
Rivers and Harbors Congress, $500 dele
gates having been appointed and GIG
Boards OF Trade having made appoint
ments About 5000 delegates are present.
largo delegation being from Delaware.
4 caucus Of Delaware delegates yester-
day resulted as follows:
Vice-presidont of the Congress, repre-
senting Delaware. Horace Wilson.
Resolutions Committee, Anthony Ilis-
gins.
Nominations Committee. r. J. Maclean.
Credentials Committee. Lewis p. Bush.
The Nominations Committee met in the
afternoon at the close Of yesterdays ses-
sion. A representative Of every state wns
present. Tho Nominating Committee elects
the directors, as we'll as the officers. The
number of the directors OF tile Congress
has been limited to about Ave or six from
each Of the great waterways divisions
Of the country and It was announced that
tho number Of directors would not be in
creased. Tho Delaware delegation sue
ceeded. however, IN obtaining the unani-
nous consent of the committee to increase
tho number of directors by electlng
ormer Senator Anthony Higgins as a di-
rector, so that now Delaware has repre-
scutation on tho directorate OF the Can
gress His name win be added to the
North Atlantic division, Of which j..
Hampton Moore. president of tho Atlantic
Deeper Waterways Association, is one Of
the i've members.
"rhere are delegates present from
every state I'm the Union, and they are
unanimously ia favor Of Congress issu>
ing bonds for the construction Of tho
needed inland waterways" seid k. j.
Maclean. president Of tho Board of Trade
to-day
This morning at 1880 the representatives
of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Asso-
citation appeared before tho Rivers and
Harbors Committee Of Congress. 10 pre-
sent tho merits OF the inland waterways
along the Atlantic Coast. The delegates
from the Wilmington Board OF Trade at
tended this hearing.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL

+. d. Lackey & Co. stated to-day: 1--WE
are advised to buy the Hawley issues
Steels, Coppers and Smelters on the re-
cessions, as we'll aas Central Leather and
Rock Island"
c. l. Hudson & co. stated at noon
"We think the market is about high
enough and would use any further bulges
to sell on Time money was a little
easier. partly as result OF the reduc-
tion in the Bank of England discount
rate change IN the rate Is always
n important procedure. The reduction IS
calculated to help the general financial
situation, though having little bearing
on our stock market, because the real
trouble lies not in the money situation
but IN the coming legislation and IN the
pending labor troubles. We see no news
In sight calculated to help stocks much
but there are plenty Of things which may
check buying of stocks"
It is authorltatvely stated that Oscar
G. Murray win retire from presidency
of the B. and o. before March lst. Plan
OF directors. however, Is 10 elect him
president at meeting Of the board this
afternoon.
Directors generally favor George j..
Potter. third vlce-president, and General
Manager, as Mr.. Murray's successor.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
XMAS OPENING
AT MEGARY STORE
Will be Held on Saturday,
With Attractive Display
and Music

The annual Christmas opening Of the NJ.
Megary and Son Company's big store
will take place on Saturday. Shoppers VIII
ind the store resplendant in Christmas
decorations. IN the evening a largo Or
chestra win give a concert.
These annual openings afford shoppers
an opportunity TO inspect tho stores very
elaborate stock every year. This year the
stock will be larger and more varied than
ever as tho result OF the use Of the sec
ond floor annex, which gives 5000 addi-
tional square feet Of space. A ten per
cent. discount Is to be given on all pur-
chases made on opening day.
The largo display windows arc being
handsomely decorated. the choicest pieces
Of the stores stock being displayed to
tempt the shopper within The south win
dow has been devoted to an exposition
Of furniture in golden and weathered oak
set out in a background of poinsettas and
Christmas bells. The scheme in the other
window is garlands and holly with
wreaths and red ribbon. A splendid dis
play OF drapery and furniture Is made.
The interior Of the first floor has been
decorated with festoons Of holly.
The best to be found In household fur
nishings may be viewed on the five floors
Of this popular establishment. In the an
mex win be found an unrivaled show OF
parlor tables and pedestals and other
dainty pieces On the lower floor OF the
annex shoppers will find brass and iron
beds in every style and at every
price. This department occupies the en-
tire first floor Of the annex and shoppers
and pedestrians this morning expressed
keen delight at the most excellent man
ner in which the beautiful brass goods
were displayed.
Not the largest stores Of New York can
exceed the attractiveness OF tho Megary
stock Of dining room furniture. kitchen
furniture, fancy china ware, draperies
and the multitude OF other articles that
go to furnish well ordered home.
The management has arranged to en-
tertain hundreds Of shoppers all day Sat
urday. Courteous attendants will make
an inspection profitable to ALL
Persons looking for Christmas presents
for usefulness and service. as well as
most pleasing, should visit the Megary
store.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
MAYORS AUTO
IN A COLLISION

A rope stretched across Chestnut street
at Broome, whore street repairs arc be-
ing made, came near causing serious In
fury to Mayor J. Harvey Spruance. last
night. No red lantern or any other kind
Of a light was ON the rope, It Is charged,
and as Il was dark at that particular
place. the mayor who was driving his
automobile, failed TO detect the rope at a
distance and ran into II.
The lights on his machine. however. re-
vealod the rope I'm time for tho doctor to
shut off power ana apply brakes but Il
was too late TO stop the machine.
Tho top Of tho automobile was torn OFF
but Dr. spruoncc and his Chauffeur escaped
without injury
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Kennard g. Co.
621-623 Market Street
DEATHS

Hannah Heebner.
Ella Marie Black.
Nicholas Falk.
James n. Hogans.
Annie Cathcart.
Joseph S. Kennedy.
John 3. Ritohie.
Lillian G. Lee.
LEk-In this city. ON December s. 1902
Lillian Gardner Lee, wife OF James NJ
Relatives and friends are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the
residence of her father. Patrick Card
ner. northeast corner Chestnut and Har-
.ociock- Requiem mass at St pauls
Church. lnterment at Cathedral Gene
CATHCART-In this city. on December
3, 1909 Annie. widow OF William Cath
Relatives and friends of the family are
Invited to attend tho funeral services at
the residence of her daughter. Mary a.
Gormeley No. 2oB Monroe street. on Sun
day afternoon. December 18th, at 2.30
O'Clock. Interment at Old Swedes Gene
terry.
KENNEDY-In this city. on December
9th, 1909, Joseph S., beloved husband OF
Lille Shaw kednnedy, aged 36 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tened the funeral on Sunday afternoon.
December 18th; Services at his late res
idence No. 2409 West Second street, at
l.30 O'Clock. Interment at Glebe Gene
terry, New Castle. Del
RITCHIE-In this city, on December S,
1902 John B. Ritchie, aged 60 years.
Relatives, friends. members OF Della
ware Lodge No. !, l. o. o. F., and Nc
kinley Commandary, No, 3l5, Knights of
Malta. are invited TO attend the funeral
services az the residence OF his son-in-
law, Royal W. Woodrow. No. 1888 West
Fourth street, on Saturday afternoon, at
F2LR@At Bedford. Ohio. on December
9Th, 1909, Nicholas Falk, aged u
years
Relatives. friends, Moriel Encampment
No. J.. knights Hospitalliers. German
Turngemeinde and Delaware Saenger-
bunds are invited TO attend the funeral
services at the residence Of his son-in-
law. Walter s. TazeWell, No, SN Monroe
street. on Thursday afternoon, December
9Th, at 230 O'Clock. lnterment at River
view Cemetery.
| lHOGANs-In this city, on December sth
1909, James II. Hagans, aged 43 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at the resi-
denee Of his sister. Mrs, Daniel Blood
Interment at Old Swedes Cemetery.
lHEEBNER.-In this city, on December
q 1909. Hannah Elizabeth, wife OF the
late David Heebner
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
/ tend the funeral services at the resi-
dence OF her son-in-law, Eugene w. Holt,
No. 1897 Linden street, on Friday after
noon at o'clock. Interment at Riverview
BIACK.-In this city, on December 4.
1909, ella Marie, aged l6 years, daugh-
! ter of Thomas j., and the late Mary
RELATIVES and friends are invited to at
! tend the funeral from the residence OF
! FRIDAY morning. at O'Clock. Requiem
mass at st. Pauls Church. lnterment at
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
J. |. BOYCE WINS
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP

President Harter of Delaware College,
las announced that Jas. I. Boyco, OF Do
vor. son Of Judge William Boyce. OF tho
state courts. had won the Rhodes schol-
arship. a competitive examination for
which was held at Delaware College. Tho
scholarship entities tho winner 20 a fun
course at the oxford University in Eng
land.
Mr.. Boyce is a graduate OF this years
class az Harvard and s. also graduate
OF Tho Phillips l1xter Academy, OF New
Hampshire Ho win enter oxford abou
October Of next year.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Stock Markets
By United press Leased special wire

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Dec. s.-The prices made
substantial gains at the opening of the
stock market Steel common, Reading and
Union Pacific being particularly strong.
other issues made fair gains.
IL o'elock-Announcemen Of reduction
in the Bank Of England rate had a strong
ly favorable influence during the morn
ing. England purchased heavily and
brisk advances were general Later there
were moderate recssions.
.Govrnments unchanged; other bonds
strong.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
ST. JOHNS WOMEN'S
AUXILIARY SALE

st. Johns Woman's Auxiliary held
a successful Christmas bazaar I'm the
New-Century Club parlors yesterday
afternoon. In charge OF the tables
we're the following: Fancy table, Mrs.
George c. Han. Mrs. TX. r. Wallace,
and Mrs. Nathan; cake table. Mrs.
Leonard Davis and Mrs. Robert Smith;
doll table, Mrs. Kinney; candy table,
Airs. George Capelle and Miss Grace
Bowen; the children's entertainment,
Mrs. Felix DUPONT and Mrs. 1renee du-
Pont. Santa Claus was present with
his big pack. from which he dis
tributed gifts TO the children.
pfoz k-LoatriAHr' awBo--mfis', was
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
psath Of john B. Riohin.

The funeral of John b. Richie, aged
so years. who died yesterday at the
home OF his son-m-law, Royal w.
Woodrow. at No. 1888 West Fourth
street, will take place from that ad-
dress on Saturday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Mr. Richie was member
OF Mckinley Commandery No. s15,
and the Knights Of Malta.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
zoe CATE FoR oCAssIFIcATIoN
REadTsTER's oRDEII. m g. = -...1-


N ONCE of the Register OF Wills.
New Castle CO.. Del, Dec. Sth 1909.
Upon the application OF Margaret r.
Patterson, Administratrix of Margaret
Murphey. late of Wilmington Hun
dred in said county. deceased.
It IS ordered and directed by the Register
Of Wills that the Administrative aforesaid
give notice OF granting OF letters of admin
istration upon the estate of the deceased,
with the date OF granting thereof. by
causing advertisements to I've posted with
in forty days from the date OF such Let
ters I'm six of the most public places OF
the County Of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the es-
tate to present the same, or abide by
an act OF Assembly IN such case made
and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within tho same period
I'M the Evening Journal, a newspaper pub
iished IN Wilmington, Del. and TO be
continued therein three weeks e. o. d.
Given under the hand and seal
OF Office OF the Register OF Wills
aforesaid, at Wilmington. In New
CSBAI.) Castle County aforesaid, tho day
and year above written.
FRANCIS NJ. WALKER.
Register OF Wills.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
LONE OAK FARM
SWISS GOAT DAIRY.
MILK FOR INFANTS.

81 sIqBls kIIBp mo
arranged for perfect sanitation, with con-
crete floor and separate milking room,
free from odors.
WILLIAM TATNAIL,
D. g. A. Phone. Marshalton, Del.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Bedding for Gifts

Every housewife will appreciate pair Of
Blankets, Down Quilt or White Spread All
three are shown in an endless variety in the
very best values obtainable at $500 each. Ask
to see our special Blankets and Down Quilts.
Other Blankets for as little as $I.oo and up
to SIS pair
Down Quilts up to SIS each.
White Spreads at $Ioo TO $3.50 each.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

East End German Democratic Club
will give BAH Friday evening. De-
cember 10, at their hall 1922 East
Thirteenth street. an WoIcomc.'
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
NOTTCT

Notice Is hereby given that Letters
Of Administration were IN due form of
law granted unto the undersigned on the
eighth day OF December, a. D., 1909 and
estate OF the deceased must present the
same duly attested, TO the said Admins
tratriX, on or before the eighth day OF
December. 1910 or abide tho Act OF As
sembly IN such case made and provided.
MARGARET T. PATTERSON,
Administrative.
torney-at-Law, Wilmington, Del
DecQ-qt-eod
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Kennard g. Co.
Aprons for Gifts

What nicer gift can be given than any one of
our hundred or more styles OF dainty White
Aprons? We have practically every desirable
style and shape that has been brought out
this season, in plain and fancy effects, togeth-
er with a complete showing of styles for util-
ity purposes. Prices range from asc to $I.a5
each.
Evening journal., 1909-12-09

The following suggestions may help you
in your gift buying;
Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Kid Gloves,
Neckwear, Scarfs, Phoenix Mufhers, Linens,
Chldren's Furs, Women's Furs and Fur Car
ments
Evening journal., 1909-12-09
Garment News

There are many who have not as yet Sc
cured their new Fall Suit or Coat. They can
find here now most excellent assortment in
a full range Of styles and sizes.
Suits, SIS and upwards.
Coats for Women, Misses and Children, at
$3.50 and upwards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

of permit Rodney was on the island
before the cmigrants from the steam
err We're landed.
They trooped off the. ferryboat on
which they had been taken from the
Princess. and were herded into the
building Rodney shook his ID in
disappointment as the last The
crowd. laden with lundles al mall
trunks. was hurried out of sight, but
he uttered cry of surprise when
Phyllis appeared from the pilot house
and followed a brass buttoned official
to the lower deck.
Presently she reappeared on the
dock and with her suitcase disa.,-
'peared into the reception room
She looked oddly out. of place in
that motley crowd of prospective citi-
zens. and her appearance gained for
her a precedence over Ter fellow
passengers that shortened the period
OF her detention considerably.
After an interview with the COM
missioner, from which she emerged
smiling, she was permitted to leave
the Enclosure and join Rodney, who
had been impatiently striding ny and
down the corridor.
Look here" she said, before he
could question her, you ever breathe
a word of this to living soul, Ill
never speak to you again as long as
live"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

and entirely = just as | have said
And now, truly, Maurice, shall not
see you again until these things can
all come to pass. / shall not be in
happy if you will be patient. But to
have you go away angry would make
me wretched indeed.
at was not the idea OF the we'd
ding, Maurice. l only said that to
plague you 1t is dreadful failing
of nne-this love for teasing. But
believe me, in some way it will all
come out right-and we'll be all the
happier
1T sounds nice. but really, Helen.
don't like the ring of it. Seems to
me that if girl really cared she
would"
Don't be so obstinate, Haven't
You any faith?"' u-'o-! l-.or 49,,
well, there doesn't seem to be any
visible just now. Then what's the use
of going on hoping when there is no
hope Don't / know your father?
He'll never change his mind"
And I'll never change mine!"
"There you are, It's final How can
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

i believe in your love when you won't
do as hundreds of other girls do; and
society admiFes them for it!''
IT would rather have your admira-
ton. Maurice 81 i have some faith that
there will be'a better and nicer. yes,
a more original. way out of it.
'No, It's final. Helen.
He stood and looked at her as she
remained seated tearles eyes and
a provokingly calm exterior. A bitter
feeling swept owe him, and he walk
ed away without another parting
word. aE.,
Helen Gately's father was very
proud of her that evening when she
came into. his study and told him that
she had dismissed her lover and that
although she loved him as much as
ever she would never marry him until
| he expressed a preference for him.
THAT shows you are the kind of
! a woman your mother and I hoped to
i'make of you. little girl" he said as
| he drew her into his lCp.
But loved him so much, papa"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

Gately. I'll only say this-before +
go away. That if a real girl loves a
real man in real way there's none
of this nonsense aboIt O. wedding and
fuss and feathers Our marriage
orgies are one of the signs of our
modern degeneracy. I'll bid you good
afternoon, Miss Gately, and"
Don't go awa.- angry, Maurice,
she said, seriously. 81 want to promise
you something. Now sit down and be
nice for five minutes She took his
hand and playfully drew him across
the drawing room.
There, Now sit just as you used to
when you expected to make me Mrs.
Grant. You used to be so delightful
then. And perhaps it may come to
par even yet.
Now these two facts are settled
anyway. I shall never marry you I'M
less the family express themselves as
entirely pleased with the arrange
ment. I shall never run away to get
married.
81 shall always love you devotedly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

on the spot"
But Helen Gately shook her head.
and laughed in his face.
mo! 1t would never do in the
world. 1t was all very well in the
good old times, when weddings were
not the regal, splendid, glorious af-
fairs they are today. Why! There
was Marguerite Romans, who told me
herself, that she was so frightened
for fear she never would have we'd
ding, that she married Gordon Mer-
riam for that alone, And, Maurice,
you would make such a stunning
looking bridegroom, why it would
be"
"Well, I'm going to say goodby.
Helen. I'm sorry to say it, but i am
seeing a side of your nature that !
did not know existed. 1t is perhaps
-
"Maurice!"
Eyes. I mean 1t. 1t is quite for
tunate that we've both had an in
sight into each others character that
-"
mr. Grant,"
Eyes, that's it, he went on in
coherently. you can Mr.. Grant me
! now to your hearts content, Miss