Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-01

1.-The chief trouble in the past has been
due to the fact that too many banks have
had directories that did not direct. This
has enabled some masterful officer TO de-
populate the city, SO to speak; ana pc
come every man himself. Almost in
yariably such a condition results in ulti-
mate ruin.
1.-THE policy of the law is to protect the
banks from the willful acts Of their own
servants, together with persons VINO may
aid and abet them. in diverting bank
funds to improper uses. The unremlttins
warfare against wildcat financial methods
that has been waged during the past sew
eral wears has had strong deterrent ef-
feet. Retributive justice has dealt STERN
ly with faithless bank officers. In conse-
auence there has been an appreciate
falling off in the defalcations reported by
the examiners.
Il believe that we are beginning to see
the passing Of the old type OF oanh
wrecker But as long as human nature
is cursed with avarice and greed we must
continue to guard against the unconscion-
able risk and prosecute, with heavy
hand. the custodian of bank funds who
violates his trust
Possibly from what has gone before
one may imagine Wrisley Brown to pe
a cold, austere. prematurely old YOUNG
man He isn't that sort at all. He
is a gregarious handsome young
bachelor. always fastidiously dressed
ner The fastidiousness of attire van,
ishes at times. as, for example. las'
summer when he spent his vacation or
an Iowa farm.
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Being somewhat of a "kidder' among
his intimates in Washington, he sent
back to them photograph OF him
self in a hay field, his athletic form
arrayed in overalls and pitchfork IL
his hands.
This is what I'm doing" he wrote
on the card. But the absolutely cor
rect parting Of the hair, as shown IL
the photograph. betrayed him to ms
friends at the National Press Sluo
least So they got together and wired
him:
Nothing doing. Any one can hold a
pitchfork and stand by a hays e
Let's see one of you pitching II. Aise
send some of the hay.
For all his gregariousness TOT an
his regular features and romantc piae
eyes with sweeping black lashes-nt
looks like an actor-the pompous SO,
ciety of the capital does not seem to
attract him. He is manly mans
man, rather than a lady's man. tlups
know him best in his leisure. Friends
he has a-plenty. They range from the
most powerful in the nation TO rousn
ermen on the Maine coast. All alike
hold their friend in fast affection; anc
80 he holds them.
An instance of his regard for the ties
of friendship appeared when he was
admitted to the bar Of the Supreme
Court of the United States. 1t is Gus
tomary for the solicitor general Il
move the admission of lawyers engaged
by the Department of Justice. and wher
the certificate bearing the great sea
of the court, is written there appears
on it AN inscription that the new mem
Der was admitted ION motion of the
solicitor general of the United States.
This high sounding title is supposed Il
add much to the value Of the parch
ment
But when Wrisley Brown was ad
mitted he would have none Of this. HI
had been associated with James A
Fowler then an assistant attorney gen
eral but who later became the chic
crust buster" of the department, ant
he has a strong affection for him. Con
trary to the established custom, Brown
asked that Mr.. Fowler move his ad
mission. and his wishes were respected
Horseback riding is the particular
hobby and recreation of this hardwork
ing young official. Before breakfas
every morning he may be found gal
loping through Rock Creek Park on hi,
spirited little polo pony. Lady Flirt
Usually he rides alone, which, accord
ing to the old days. is the swiftes
way Of riding a horse or career.
II love to get off by myself among
the woods and the eternal hills" h
confided once to a friend. There. alone
a fellow can get better perspective
on this whole game of life"
Once in a while he goes duck shoot
ing, and often he boxes at the Y. NJ
C. A. He used to be a track athlet
and it is said that he did the 100 yard
In 10 seconds fiat But Lady Flirt doe