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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
CHANGES ARE AUTHORIZED.
Transfers and Appointments in
Lighthouse Service.

Transfers and appointments to the
lighthouse service have recently been
made by order of the lighthouse author
tiles for the fifth district as follows:
Edwin r. Sommers has been transferred
from Holland Island light to the Great
Shoal light station, as keeper in place OF
Sommerfield Smith.
Calvin II. BooZman, assistant keeper
of Sharkfin Shoal. Tangier Sound light
station. has been transferred to the Hol-
land Island light station, as keeper in
place Of Sommers.
Addison S. Hall has been appointed as
sistant keeper of Sharkfin Shoal light
station to I'LL the vacancy caused by
transfer of BooZman.
William A. Crockett has been appointed
assistant keeper at Holland Island light
station to succeed Hall, transferred
Samuel w. Hall OF Baltimore has been
employed in the lighthouse service and
is assigned to the Solomon's Lump light
station. to succesd Crockett, transferred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
HUNTERS MISS REWARD.
Chevy Chase Hunt Return Home
Without the Brush.

The Chevy Chase Hunt met at Glen
Post Office. Md. early yesterday morn
Ing, in the heart Of one of the best fox
hunting countries near Washington, and
after a heartbreaking run lasting an
hour and quarter. was forced to return
home without the fox. The hounds were
cast OF in three coverts before a fox
was found. But reynard successfully
doubled on his pursuers and escaped.
The ground was frozen and there was
a thin Ice coat over all the little streams
when the meeting began, but later the
sun thawed the ground. making the go
ing exceedingly slippery, and the hunts
men were forced to use the utmost care
In taking the fences
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10

200 per cent. The law referred to In
creased the limit Of the liability to banks
from 10 per cent OF paid-in capital stock
to 10 per cent Of the capital and surplus.
the total however. not to exceed 30 per
cent OF the capital stock.
BY reason OF the depreciation In the
market price OF government bonds dur
ing the year the computed profit on the
issue of national bank circulation In
national banks during the year were
S34S.614. 353, from which losses and pre-
miums were charged off to the amount
of $40. 453 105. being 11.6 per cent OF the
gross earnings, and $1T7,OS4.S99 expenses
and taxes, the net earnings being S131,-
1875 74a, from which dividends were paic
amounting to $92 ,99S. 449.
Savings Banks.
Nearly SO per cent OF all depositors in
savings banks are reported in the New
England and eastern states. and a little
more than 81 per cent OF deposits in this
class of banks Is held by savings banks
in these two geographical sections. The
aggregate of paid-in capital stock of the
banks of the United States. including the
island possessions. is 81 800. O36,3 6S-an
increase Of about 21a per cent for the
year and over IS per cent above the
amount reported June 80 1900
The banks OF the country have IN
creased their loans since 1908 by $685.
2OOUoO, or from $40, 43S, OOO, GOO in 1908 to
Sll, 373. 100000 in 1909.
School savings banks are In operation
in ia cities of % states, with 1S6,S2S de-
poSitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
GRAVEL FROM THE RIVER.
Arrival of Several Barge Loads at
the New Pier.

The new sand and gravel storage pier
belonging to the surface department Of
the District Of Columbia, at the foot of
Sth street southwest. is being made use
of and yesterday several barges laden
with gravel from the Potomac beds were
unloaded and the material piled on the
pier The new pier was formerly the site
of planning and lumber yard which
were destroyed by fire several years ago.
About a year ago 1t was taken possession
of by the District government. the wharf
was rebuilt, docks dredged to make 1t
available for the docking Of the sand and
gravel laden barges. The material will be
stored on the pier until such time as it is
needed for street and sewer work. The
sand pier is now one of the best piers on
the river front is centrally located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Sues District for Mans Death.

John w. Young, administrator OF the
estate OF Samuel d. Young sued the
District of Columbia today to recover
$4,000 for the latter's death. During
the blizzard March 3 last Young, los
ing his way, stumbled over live. wire
near Brookville road and Chesapeake
street and was electrOcuted. The body
was found the morning of March 4.
Negligence is charged against the Dis
trict authorities.
Attorneys Maddox & Galley are coun-
sci for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
WAS GUEST OF HONOR
WILLIAM F. GUIDE ENTERTAIN.
ED BY SONS OF VETERANS.
Gold Headed Cane as Testimonial.
Presentation Speech by S. 7.
Cameron-Other Addresses.

In appreciation Of his loyal support and
for favors extended to the organization,
William F. GUIDE. president of the Cham
Der of Commerce. was the guest of honor
at a banquet given by the Sons OF Vet
Grams last night at Freunds, SD 10th
street northwest In connection with the
banquet Mr.. GUIDE was presented with a
sold-headed cane.
Frederick $. Hodgson acted as toast
master and in his opening address. in
speaking of the work done by Mr.. GUIDE
in aiding the executive committee of the
association in the recent twenty eighth
annual encampnent here, said that If
President Taft would act in accord with
the sentiments of the Sons OF Veterans
MIR. Guide would be appointed a Commits
sioner Of the District of Columbia.
The cane was presented by s. L. Cam
eron, who made brief address, In which
he told of the work OF the association
and spoke of the aid given the organza-
ton by Mr. GUIDE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Wood From White House.

Capt. F. r. Cross, who made the cane.
stated that the wood had been taken from
the floor of the White House in 1888.
He was stationed at the executive man
sion at that time. and had preserved
the wood ever since The ferule is made
from brass taken from the United States
Ship Maine. which was sunk in Havana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Brilliant Success Indicated.

With good weather the carnival tomor-
row afternoon should be brilliant sue
cess. Everything in the way of prepare
ton has been completed and great inter-
est is manifested by horse owners and
horse lovers.
P. v. De Graw, president Of the Road
Drivers and Riders Association, said yes
terday that President Taft had been in
vited to be present, and 1t was earnestly
hoped he might find it convenient to come,
but he had not yet signified his accept
ance of the invitation. Private Secretary
Carpenter has accepted the invitation sent
him. Reserved seats have been provided
for the members of the association. and
If the President comes his party will be
specially provided for. The entries for all
the events now number 294.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10

The marriage OF Miss Helen Amelia
Chamberlain and Philip A. Triplett took
place at Warrenton, Va. The bride Is a
daughter of Mrs James L. Chamberlain,
and Is well known i'm social circles, both
at home and in Washington and Baltt.
more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
FAST STEPPERS SHOWN
FINAL TRYOUTS PREPARATORY
TO THE CARNIVAL.
With Good Weather the Affair
Should Be Brilliant Success.
President Taft Invited.

Although the breezes which swept the
new speedway course yesterday after
noon were strong and cold. large num-
Der of local horsemen had their fast step
pers out for the final matinee preceding
the carnival tomorrow afternoon. Many of
the fine horses which will take part in the
carnival events had a final tryout and
smart brushes were frequent and excit-
ing. The horses all looked in prime con-
dition.
Seen in the Ring.
In the horse show ring were seen Miss
Ellen May Howard with Rob Roy. a thor
oughbred jumper entered for tomorrow's
events; DR.. Joseph M. Heller. with his
champion Ginger Snap; Miss Osgood, on
Cherie; DR.. Carey Grayson, on Forget
Me-Not. with others, including Capts
Horn and Hennessey and Leuts Shep-
herd. Chaffee, Hammond and Stewart.
from Fort Myer, who had a number of
pion jumper Jack, with record Of 6 feet
inches at Madison Square Garden three
years ago, also had a limbering up at
the jumps.
OF the pole teams seen on the course
there Were Ring King and Gray Lass
driven by Mrs. H. ". Wardmau; Dixie
and Prince. driven by Maj. George A
ArmeS: Hilda and Bells, driven by e. d.
Pursell. and handsome pair of grays,
driven by Gen. Nelson A. Miles. Miss
Mathilde Townsend drove her high-acting
com Jack over the course for a prone
made preparatory to entering the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Other Addresses.

Others who spoke were James A. Cahill
F. T. F. Johnson, Capt c. o. Howard,
B. ]. Northcott, E. K. De Puy, Everett
F. Warner, Milton w. brennan, DIR. Ar
thur Hall and Victor l.. Garrigus
Among those present we're Edgar AL
Ian. jr., Capt. F. E. Cross, Z. K. De Puy,
William F. Wolf. C. o. Howard. Charles
A. Sidman j. T. Bond, F. T. f. Johnson,
Maj. E. r. Campbell. ". l.. Garrigus,
NJ. W. brennan. E. +. Warner. Ben
jamin }. Northcott, Frederick S. Hodg-
son. S. 7. Cameron. DIR. J. A. Hall. W.
+. GUIDE. Isaac Cans and James Stras-
berger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Last Springs Legislation.

"On March A. 1909. an act was approved
amending section 691, subchapter I. of
the code Of the District of Columbia. re-
lating to building and loan associations,
the amendment authorizing the con-
troller of the currency, whenever he may
deem 1t useful. to cause an examination
to be made into the condition or any
building and loan association incorporated
under the provisions of the code, as well
as any other building and loan associa-
ton located or doing business in the Dis
trict of Columbia. Every such assoc1a-
ton is required to make to the controller
at least one report during each year.
The amendment confers upon the con-
troller the power to take possession of any
company or association whenever, in his
Judgment, it Is insolvent or is knowingly
violating the laws under which II is IN
corporated. and to liquidate such assocla-
ton in the manner provided in the laws
OF the United States in respect of ma
tional banks. On and after July !, 1909.
a strict compliance with the provisions of
the code in question was required
ITO section 691 was added new sec
ton. known at COLA, providing that any
building association, incorporated or UNI
Incorporated. organized and existing I'M
der the laws of any state or territory. ex-
cept the District Of Columbia. to do or
now doing building association business.
or otherwise operating as a building as
ISOLATION, shall be subject to all the pro-
visions of section 631, and, further, that
any such association or corporation shall
at all times keep on deposit with the con-
troller in money or stocks. bonds. or
mortgages or other securities. to be APP
proved by that officer. not less than 10
per cent of it's capital and surplus, as
security for depositors and creditors and
as a guaranty for the faithful perform
ance of it's contracts.
"Prior to July /, 1909, the foreign build
ing and loan associations in the District
discontinued business or removed from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
harbor, while the gold head was pre-

harbor, while the gold head was pre-
scented by the association.
In accepting the gift Mr.. GUIDE said the
sentiments associated with the cane IT
self, as well as with its bestowal upon
him, would ever be appreciated and would
be q treasured possession for him.
Isaac Cans made a brief address, In
which he stated the people Of the city of
Washington are proud of organizations
Of the character Of the Sons of Veterans
He urged that all of the national en-
campments of the organization be held
in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Loan Power Increased.

Based on the latest returns, the con-
troller says the loaning power OF the
national banks has been Increased as a
result of the law of June, 1905, to the
extent of 81 per cent, although with sur
plus twice as great as the capital of
the banks the authorized increase is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
UNDER A NEW LAW
Supervision of Building and
Loan Associations.
FISCAL CONDITION SHOWN
Annual Report Of Controller of the
Currency.
BILLIONS IN THE BANKS
Over Twenty-Five Million Deposit
Accounts Carried-Vast Increase
in Loans in Past Year.

The annual report of the controller
contains a mass of information relating
to District banks and building and loan
associations. The controllers remarks on
these Institutions follow:
Building and loan associations in the
District of Columbia have been placed
under the supervision of the controller
Of the currency by an amendment of the
code Of the District of Columbia. which
went into effect during the past year
There are twenty-five of these assocla-
tions, their share capital or deposits
amounting to S12.31o.9S6 and aggregate
resources to S14, 393927. There are eleven
national banks in the District. one hav-
ing been organized during the past year.
No increase has taken place in the num-
Der of trust companies, five being in OPP
Grafton. and there are twelve institutions
entitled savings banks, all of which, with
one exception, are conducting CONNER
cial as well as savings bank business.
Eleven of these institutions are operat-
ing under charter obtained from adJoin-
ing states, only one having been organ
lied under District laws as a savings
bank. but without the power of bank of
discount
Financial Condition Shown.
I'm the following table. based on Septem-
Der l returns from national banks, trust
companies. savings banks and June 30
1gU9) returns from building and loan
associations, are shown the number or
banks and banking institutions in the
District of Columbia, the amount of their
"a initial stock individual deposits and ag-
gregate resources. 1t will be observed
that there are fifty institutions in opera
ton, with capital of S14, 747 ,4s5; indivld-
al deposits Including share payments by
members of the building and loan asso-
ciations) $71.451 ,152, and aggregate as
sets, $113, 704.06S.
Individual Aggregate
Class No. Capital. deposits. assets.
National $50, M,
DarkS----. IL Sb,0O<.uhtu S-@o o1o Pfstpco'"'o
Trust compa ,.- ,o,
Savings
banks 49, ~ 1.l95.4s5 11,597o31 13,4i,110
Building and ,o, no.
loan ass'ns % 12.oIo9eb l4.'s",s@'
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Billions in the Banks.

More than 25,OOO,OOO deposit accounts
are carried on the books of the banks Of
all classes of the United States and it's
insular possessions according to state
ments contained in the report. The ag-
gregate deposits on April IS last We're
about $14,425 523, 165. The sum of s..,67S-
1875, 80 represented savings deposited by
IA. S94, 500 depositors The average rate
of interest paid by national banks on
savings accounts was 3.34; by state banks,
3.11: mutual savings. 3.65: stock savings,
$50; private banks and loan and trust
companies paying the same average rate.
3.43 per cent.
Loans and discounts, United States
bonds and lawful money represented ap-
proximately 20 per cent of the aggregate
resources of national banks, and a like
proportion of liabilities is represented by
capital, surplus and profits and individual
deposits.
The controller figures out that assum-
ing the character of bonds owned by ma
tional banks is in accordance with the re-
nuirements of the act of May 30, 1908,
the amount is more than sufficient as Sc
curity for the aggregate emergency cur
rency, S5OO,OO0OOO, authorized by that
law. Holdings of bonds and other SINH
lar securities by national banks Septem-
bsr / showed investments of this char
acter amounting to $S9S, 1855, 542. The in
teresting fact is disclosed that $2O,OOOOOO
is in foreign government and other bonds
and securities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-10
Building and Loan Associations.

ION June 30 there were in operation
in the District twenty-five local building
and loan associations, of which only five
were incorporated. The plan OF ten Of the
associations is reported as permanent,
ten as serial, and two terminating. All
associations require monthly payments on
shares, nineteen of which provide for
monthly payments of 81, two of 81 and
one of $50 The number of shares in
force is 1886, the number of non-bor-
rowing members 2O,143, and the number
of borrowing members $685.. The report
shows that the uniform rate Of interest
charged borrowers is per cent.
From the reports received 1t is shown
that the liabilities Of the associations on
account of regular installments paid, in
stallments anticipated, paid-up stock and
installments due are $12.S7o9s5T: that
the profits, divided and credited. are
1929, 934, and undivided profits $1.107,-
:,6351 The assets aggregate $14,393,-
s27 21, of which loans on real estate
amount to 3,43S, %. on stock pledg-
ed $72, $50 O6. real estate owned $541. 834. 43
and cash with treasurers and secretaries,
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
Hides Wanted.
Cash paid for hides at the
TOLEDO TANNERY.

See Dalaba, at Elk City, for your
dairy farms.
Ever Ready batteries fresh from
the factory every few days at New
ton & Nye's.
Mrs. Helen D. Hartford, prom
inent lecturer for the w. G. T. u,
closed series of lectures at the M.
E. church in this city Wednesday
evening. Mrs. Hartford was assisted
in these meetings by Rev. Pearce.
The subject of Mrs. Harford's lee
lures was prohibition. Wednesday
evening the school children gave a
drill which was indeed very pretty.
The young people have organized a
choir for the church gatherings
which is appreciated by all. The
attendance to the lectures was good.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12

Elmer Horning went to Elk CITY
Monday morning.
c. G. North returned Friday
evening from Portland.
The famous Swedish buck saws
now at Newton & Nye's.
Miss Mary Ewing of this place
is now principal of the Lacomb
schools.
Boys, the marble season is on.
We have bushels of them. Toledo
Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCluskey
visited at Yaquina last Sunday re-
turning home Monday morning.
Miss Elsie Radiant came down
from Storrs Saturday and visited
friends in this city over Sunday.
Shoes of very size, pattern and
quality at Fish's store. See this
line before buying those school
shoes.
Columbia Indestructible Records
(new ones each MONTH will fit any
cylinder machine, only Soc and will
last life time.
Miss Ida Hurley came down from
her school at Nortons Friday even
ing and visited over Sunday with
her parents here.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
GOOD COUGH MEDICINE FOR
CHILDREN AND GROWN
FOLKS. TOO.

We could hardly do without Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy" says Mrs.
Flora Despair Of Boyd, KY. " found
il to be so good for the Group aud have
used it for years. l can heartily recon-
mend it for coughs. colds and Group in
children and grown folks, too" The
above shows the implicit confidence that
many mothers place in Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, confidence based on
many years experience in the use of it.
No one need hesitate to use this remedy
for it contains no chloroform, opium or
other narcotics and may be given to
child as confidently as to sn adult
For sale by Toledo Drug Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
GROUP CURED AND A CHILD'S
LIFE SAVED

" It affords me grea pleasure to add
my testimony to that of the thousands
who have been benefited by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. Ny child. An
drew, when only three years was taken
with severe attact of Group, andthanks
to the prompt use Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy his life was saved and
to-day he is healthy boy, says Mrs.
A. Coy, Jr; of San Antonio, Texas
This remedy has been in use for many
years. Thousand of mothers keep it at
hand, and it has never been known to
fail. For sale by Toledo Drug Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

In case of burn or scald what would
you do to relieve the pain? Such in
jnries are liable to occur in any family
and everyone should be prepared for
them. Chamerlain's Salve applied on
a soft cloth will relieve the pain almost
instantly. and unless the injury is "a
very severe one, will cause the parts to
heal without leaving scar, for sale by
Toledo Drug Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
CONTEST NOTICE.

U. S. Ian d Oeice, Portland, oregon,
October 18th, 1909.
sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed in this office oy j. II. Colt. contestant,
a a,inst homes end entry NJ. 1929, made De-
C .mber 9th. 1906, for Lot -, section 10. town.
shin south. range IL west, b., Andrew A. Os-
born contesiee in which it is alleged that
said Andrew A. Osborn has never erected or
eau ;ed to be erected house or cabin on said
land either before OF after making said home
stead entry; that said entryman never lived
nor made any improvements on said land;
that said Andrew A. osborn has wholly aban-
doied said land from the date of said entry
to the present time; that said entryman has
never clea ed or cultivated any OF said land !;
that said alleged absence from the said land
was not due to his employment In the army.
navy. or marine corps of the United States as
a private soldier. officer, seaman or marine
during any war in which the United States
might have been engaged; said parties
are hereby notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
o clock a. IN. on December 18th, 1909, before the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Ofiicc in Portland, Oregon.
The said contestant having, in proper afii-
davit, filed Oct lltli, 1909, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
OF this notice can not be made, IL is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
ry due and proper publication.
ALGEgNoN s. DRESSER Register.
GEO W. BIBEE. Receiver.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-11-12
TOLEDO MARKET
Following is the Price Paid for
Produce in the Toledo Mar
ket. Corrected Weekly

Butter-fat, Toledo Creamery-36c
Dairy Butter-70c per roll.
Eggs-40c.
Potatoes-1c per ID.
Onions-21ac pound.
Applcs-60c box.
Veal-6c to 7c.
Beef-5c to &C..
Mutton-7c.
Pork-Sc.
Chickens-11c.
Oysters-$1 80 gallon.
Clams-10c gallon.
Beef hides-6c.
Veal hides-7c.