Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-23
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
BANKING HOLDS SESSION
DELEGATES Soon Adjourn, However, to
Attend Exposition Pay Streak
Attractions

SEATTLE, June 22.-The American
Institute of Banking held a business
session this morning. went to the
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposltloh
grounds in the afternoon and atter
nightfall studied the wonders of the
Pay Streak.
Professor A. C. Miller OF the Uni
versity of California addressed the
delegates this morning on 1.-THE Bank
ing and Currency Situation in the
United States"
Then came the joint debate on the
resolution THAT a system of Branch
Banks Would Serve the Needs Of This
Country Better" between the Tacoma
and Chicago chapters. Tacoma's de-
baters, supporting the affirmative,
were Michael Dowd, Ernest G. john
son and w. w. Newschwander.
Chicago's argument was set forth by
John Yocum, Bankers National bank;
r. r. Sleeper, Continental National
bank, and r. G. Gadsden, Merchants
Loan and Trust company.
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intimidate and even beat helpless old
men. He was once seen to stand by
and approve Of three policemen beat
ing a PROSTATE and helpless man un-
til the man received two broken ribs.
At the time a woman stood by plead
ing with Governor Cochrane for mercy,
whom he dismissed with contempt.
Finally a man was beaten almost to
death, who had committed no offence.
and Governor Cochrane had to dis
miss what he termed just the kind of
guards he wanted
Potatoes Are Poor
Despite the fact that Governor
Cochrane himself admitted that rations
were short at the home, the potatoes
poor and no meat on hand, one inmate
of the home has yet failed to see con-
ditions as they exist. and writes as fol-
lows:
Having noticed several articles in
your paper of recent date derogatory
to the home and the officers. and be-
lieVing your mission to do justice to all,
I ask that you let both sides be heard.
/ am a plain, ordinary soldier and
member of the home. and feel that aft
er a membership of six years l am
competent to talk 1t appears a very
small minority of disgruntled members
are doing all they can to bring the
home and it's officers into disrepute
'Now, it is we'll known to every men,
Der and others that the Pacific branch
was never in such fine condition as to
health, comfort and good order. Never
before were they as well fed as since
rane and our energetic quartermaster,
Barr.
$50 much so that it has been the
boast of the old boys that we are as
well fed as one could wish and on an
equal to some of the Los Angeles ho-
tells. In regard to recent food troubles,
that shortage is liable to and often
does occur in all establishments that
are dependent on national departments
for maintenance. Put the blame where
it belongs. 1t should be understood
that the home officials make the esti-
mates for the fiscal years. 1t is then
passed to the national board of man
ayers for their approval or disapproval,
Congress Cuts 1t Down
"Then to congress, which body acts
upon 1t in the general appropriation
bill, more frequently cutting 1t down
than otherwise.
"In regard to the talked of order OF
forbidding the wearing of G.. A. r..
buttons-no such order was ever issued.
The truth of the matter is simply that
every Saturday the company is inspect
ed by the home officers; on noticing
the irregular manner in which the but
tons were attached to the coats, 1t was
ordered that the tailor make repairs.
The inspectors reported the condition
of the buttons to Gov. Cochrane, who
advised them to have the buttons prop
erly inserted.
"I have worn. the button since 81, and
speak feelingly on this matter"
The writer then continued to defend
and DENY the order that GOV. Cochrane
is said to have made prohibiting women
relatives of the home inmates visiting
them
Fe closes by saying; 1.-THE great. ma
jority of us love the home, and regret
that anything should occur to cause
such unnecessary trouble. They should
not allow malice and jealousies to over
rule their better judgment But in this
like other communities, there Is a GER
tain element who would rather rule In