El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-05-10
BANKERS CD AFTER
CRIMINALS HARD
Secretary Of State Associa-
ton Tells of Prosecuting
the Frauds.

]. W. Hopes, secretary Of the Texas
members enrolled since the last annual
meeting, and said:
mo doubt the most valuable feature
of the association work is that of the
Protective department and 1 am of the
opinion that this work has been of
more value the past year than ever be-
fore.
"A very dangerous gang of safe
blowers has been operating in the state
since the last convention and our de-
tective has spent a great deal Of his
time in the prosecution of these men.
BY his report it will be noticed that
he has secured the conviction OF 10
men of this gang, and that a number
or others are under arrest and indict
ment."
He said the association had not in
the past used any Of its funds in the
prosecution of amateur crooks and
forgers- I'VE are compelled to use the
limited means at hand for this work to
the best advantage in the prosecution
of the most dangerous criminals" he
said, land it is hoped that members
will not criticise the committee If they
find themselves unable to comply with
every request made Of them, for this
would require an income greater than
that Of the American association.
This committee has endeavored to
keep the members fully posted as to
the operations OF criminals throughout
the state, where such operations were
likely TO affect any of them. The sec
retary's office should be promptly no
titled of the operations of crooks of
all classes and these notices should
contain a personal description Of party,
where this can be had and method Of
operating.
Discrimination Against Banks
'-The matter Of the universal discrim-
nation throughout the state against
banks in the matter of taxation was
brought to the attention OF our mem
bers some months ago with a request
that all members express their opinion
as to the advisability Of the executive
committee arranging for a test case to
determine exactly what the banks
rights were There were not sufficient
replies received to Justify the commit
lee. taking any action. Since this time,
case along this line has been
decided by the court of civil appeals in
Dallas, sustaining the contention of the
banks in Hill county that they were
being Disseminated against in the as
;essment OF their property
A New System.
AT the suggestion and with the help |
u the banks in the larger cities in !
Texas numbered endorsement stamps /
nave been furnished all banks in the /
state for the purpose Of putting in op- !
grafton the numerical transit system. 1
This system, when once in proper oper- /
Ition, viii materially reduce the work |
# handling transit items, even In the |
mailer banks. Texas is the first state |
o install the system.
Before another convention we will
AVE with US again the legislature. / |
I'm sure that the incoming president
vii, as usual, appoint a legislative
ommittee composed of men noted for
heir conservatism and integrity. and
or this committee I want to ask in ad-
ance the sincere and hearty coopera-
ion OF every member Of this associ-
ton. I believe we have laws enough |
ow and that this association will have !
othing to ask of the coming legisia-
ure except that they be let alone |
The years disbursements were di-
ided as follows:
protective department s2.9O7.s2
lamps ---... .. 217.44
telephone and telegraph tolls 1926
'rinting and stationery (this
includes printing Of the
year book . 1851
Expenses of district and ex-
ecutive committee meetings. 1877 20
Miscellaneous expenses . 679e2
ecretarys salary ..-.. 999.97