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THE HORSING- OREGOyiAy, SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, " 1906. ennui Gill ROTECT PUBL Careless and Fraudulent Use of People's Deposits Would Then Be Prevented. UNSOUND BANKS "A. MENACE Compulsory Publicity Is First Step Advocated .by Benjamin I. Cohen. Secretive Banking Methods Are Dangerous. To keep Mate banks from looting the public through careless and fraudulent use of the people's deposits, and to pro tect solvent banks from the effects' of such dishonest practices, the next Oregon Legislature, one year hence, will be asked to make a law for regulation of all pri vate banks and supervision by a state ex aminer, as in Idaho and California and Eastern States. Benjamin I. Cohen, president of the Portland Trust Company of Oregon, is a vigorous advocate of state supervision In Oregon, to protect not only the public but also honest banks, for wildcat" prac tices Injure solvent institutions as well as depositors. As Mr. Cohen's bank is a private Institution, which would be super vised, as well as the 8S other state In stitutions that would be affected by a bank ing lav, his opinion is of all the more weight. The first and best remedy, he says, is publicity as to the finances of state banks, like that required by the General Government of National banks. Said he yesterday: Xo Protection to Public Now. "I am very strongly In favor of a tate law regulating banks, and insuring pub licity in connection with them. At the present time jtherc Is absolutely no check upon this class of business. Any individ ual may put out a sign as a banker, and by plausible statements, backed up by a little good furniture and gilding, may en trap the public into malting deposits with him. whether he be solvent or insolvent. "Private banking firms are at liberty to use the money deposited with them in any way they may see fit, either in speculative enterprises or to further their private ends, at the expense of depositors. Should It be desired to evade all individual re sponsibility, a corporation may be formed with any capital stock that the parties may see fit. and without having a dollar paid in may begin business, and by liberal advertising attract large sums of money without any safeguards In the way of con servative Investments to guarantee the permanency of the Institution so formed. "It has come, to my persona observa tion, upon more than one occasion, that banks which were utterly unworthy ot" confidence have accumulated considerable sums of other people's money. In some instances they have failed, with most disastrous consequences, and in other In stances they have pulled through by rea son of favorable circumstances, and aro still in existence, and constitute a men ace to the" sounder "arid more conserva tively managed banks In the several com munities whore these unsound banks exist- Publicity Should Be Compulsory. "I .believe that one of the most Import ant features of the state law should bo compulsory publicity. Then are today in the City of Portland alone, some seven banks or trust companies that do not publish statements: In other words, there is no way in which a depositor or any other individual can tell whether those banks are sound or unsound. Some of them do business on a large scale and have excellent reputations, but In about fivp cases out of ten, where similar insti tutions have failed, the unfortunate ones had good reputations up to the day be fore the failure was announced. "Moreover, any bank that is not com pelled to take the public Into its confi dence becomes a menace to the com munity, and to. all the other banks In the community whenever a panic arises with widespread "trouble in the financial world. Unknown Always' Terrible. "The unknown is always terrible. Let us assume a case: Suppose a panic is raging and in the City of Blankvllle there arc two banks, one of which is the Stockmen and Farmers National Bank, and the other Smith, Jones & Co. The public becomes' suspicious of Smith, Jones & Co., and begins a run. forcing that concern to close its doors. The ef fect of this is to put such a strain upon the Stockmen and Farmers' National Bank that in all probability it also Is forced to close. Had Smith, Jones & Co. been compelled to publish a statement, and had the public been satisfied with the nature of their assets. In all prob ability, notwithstanding the panic, they would have pulled through. "If we analyze the banking situation in Oregon, without seeking minute accuracy. It will be seen that there were last Sum mer the following number of banks that were not required by any state or Na tional authority to publish statements: "One in Astoria, one in Baker City, ono In Corvallls. two in Eugene, one in Grant's Pass, one in Roseburg, two In Salem; two .In Sllvcrton. one In The Dalles and 70 In other parts of the state. State Examiner Next. "I believe that after a law has been passed, forcing publicity upon private banks and state banks In general, the next step should be to give a state exam iner or r state bank commissioner some reasonable powers to veto unwise Invest ments, or to -require any impairment of capital, arising therefrom, to be made up within a limited time, either by new cash or by the reduction of the capital stock. "I think it would not be wise to enact too elaborate a law. but under our pres ent system too much opportunity Js af forded for carrying on loose. Irregular and unsafe methods of banking in the State of Oregon." petition in -the Probate Court for. the ap pointment o an administrator. Maxcy Hlller did not offer opposition. During the Edwards inquest it was stated that the chief difference between Mrs. Edwards and her brother Maxcy was over the naming of an administrator. HE FLEES TOJJNCLE SAM 3Ioralcs. Refugee at Legation, Xcgo ,,tlates for Abdication. SANTO DOMINGO. Republic of Santo Domingo, Jan. 12. Tho fugitive President Morales has sought refuge in the Amer ican legation nere. negotiations are in progress with the object of fnduclng Gen eral Morales to resign the Presidency and leave Santo Domingo. It is claimed here; that the step taken by Morales in seek ing the protection of the American flag virtually puts an end to the disturbances in this republic. GUESTS OF Mil Chinese Commissioners to Study America. Come WELCOMED -BY PRESIDENT TOAST PRESIDENT AND KING American and British Tars lcast To gether at Manila. MANILA Jan. 12. Thousands ot people paid their respects to British Admiral Noel last night on his flagship, the Diadem. The reception and dinner given to tho officers of the British squadron by Acting Governor Ido was a notable social event. The petty officers of the American squad ron banqueted the British officers of cor responding rank, 300 being present. Much enthusiasm was manifested, and both President Roosevelt and King Edward were toasted. Previous engagements' at Saigon have decided Admiral Noel to sail from here on Sunday. The news of his speedy departure has caused much regret. Fight for Hlller Estate Opened. NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 12. The legal side of the dispute over-the admis sion of the estate. of Mrs. Abigail Hlller, who left no will, was opened today when irs. Catherine Edwards, widow of Charles A. Edwards, of New Tork, and hr brother, Charles Hjller, -filed -a joint CACERES FOR RATIFICATION Xew President Favors Treaty for American Customs Control. CLEVELAND, Jan. 12. The Leader to day prints the following: General Ramon Cacere-s. temporary president of Santo Domingo, has cabled the Leader that he will favor the Roosevelt treaty and that peace in the little republic is assured. The cablegram was signed by Pardo Clyde, agent, and was in answer to one sent by tho Leader, asking President Ca ceres as to his Intentions regarding the treaty and . tho prospects for peace. The reply follows: "Santo Domingo, Jan. 1L Leader, Clei'cland: Interviewed Caccrcs by re quest, as per your telegram. He said: 'I favor the convention and its ratifica tion. Insurrection confined to single province. Revolution is defeated. Com plete peace will soon be restored.' "(Signed) PARDO CLTDE, Agent." NO BETTER, BUT NO WORSE Marshall Field's Condition Is "Un changed Ills Own Doctor Arrives. NEW TORK. Jan. 12. A rumor that the condltin of Marshall Field, of Chi cago, who is ill at a hotel In this city, had undergone a sudden change for the worse today was heightened by the ar rival from Chicago of Dr. Frank Bill ings. Mr, Field's family physician. Dr. Billings, was In consultation during the day with the local physicians who huvo been attending the patient and tonight he declared Mr. Field's condition today had undergone no change. The first bulletin given out by Dr. James today was as follows. "Mr. Field's condition remains about the same this morning. He passed a fairly comfortable night-' Dr. James said the attack of pnou nionlH, from which Mr. Field Is suffor-ing-, had so far been conlinod to the left lung. NEW YORK. Jan. 12. At 11 o'clock tonight the physicians attending Mar shall Field, of Chicago, issued the fol lowing bulletin: "Mr. Field's condition remains un changed. The disease has not extended. Ho is no worse. "WALTER B. JAMES, "15. G. JANEWAY. "FRANK BILLINGS." RAVAGED BY WILD YAQUIS American Miners in 3fcxico "Will Ap peal to "Government, CINCINNATI. Jan. 12. At a meeting of the board of directors of tho Transvaal Copper Company here" today. It was' de cided to appeal to tho United States Gov ernment to protect the lives of the em ployes of the company and Its property from the ravages of the wild Yaqul In dians in the District of Sonera, Mexico. Representations are expected to go to President Diaz. Until lately tho Yaquls have confined their depredations to Mexicans and Span iards, but within the past few months they have been proceeding against the whites, whom they now also regard as Intruders. The Transvaal Company Is owned by Cincinnati capitalists. TO TRY CANAL -DIGGERS (Continued From Paso l. cost no more to send such a man to Panama than to print pamphlets de nouncing those who criticise the Canal Commission. "Colon today is mainly a swamp. Into which is dumped all the human excre ment of the negro population and where this population Is compelled to sleep. There is no water at Colon save this swamp water and what can be collected by the dripping from the roofs of the shanties. The sanitary inspection of Co lon is a shame. The negroes are leaving in large numbers, by reason of legiti mate grievance, which is a matter of common knowledge. "Mr. Taft can hire hundreds of poli ticians to call me offensive names, but until he procures a respectable engineer or man of business to Indorse the pres ent state of administration on the canal zone, no amount of Government printing will afford him any real comfort." BIG BLAZE STRIKES PAXA3IA Sanitary Employes Accused of Caus ing It by Carelessness. PANAMA. Jan. 12. At about 12;30 P. M. today the biggest fire whlbh has occurred here in three years started on Malambo street, but was practically under control at 2 P. M., after burning two blocks, in habited by the poorer classes. There Is much indignation against the sanitary department, owing to the fact that, according to current reports, the fire was caused by the carelessness of em ployes of that department in fumigating the houses where the flames started. The buildings burned include two public schools and an orphan asylum. Bigclow Heady to Testify. WASHINGTON. Jan. 12. Poultney Blgelow has notified the committee on In- teroceanlc canals that he will appear be fore the committee Thursday morning next to testify regarding canal conditions. Pittsburg Leader Sold Secretly. PITTSBURG. Jan. 12. The Pittsburg Leader, for 3C years an afternoon inde pendent paper, has been purchased by John P. Hunter, an attorney, "in trust," as he says. 'for private clients." The price is understood to be n.2.y),0W. Mr, Hunter, who is one of ex-State 3enator William "Fllnn's attorneys, says the latter Is not Interested In the deal. Pittsburg Brokers Fail. PITTSBURG, Pa.. Jan, 12. E. P. Jenks & Co.. bankers and brokers, of this city. with 30 branches in near-by towns, tonight announced their suspension from business, Their llahllltles are said to bo about ilto,- 000. Inalbllty to collect margins is the cause. Bringing Xsst's Body Home. GUAYAQUIL, Jan. 12. The. British steamer Santiago, which left bore today, took to Panama the body of Thomas Nast, the cartoonist and ox-American Consul here. From Panama the body will bo taken to NewYork. 'Professor -Jc'nlcs Receives Them as Roosevelt's Representative Arc Statesmen .and Scholars of High Hank In Empire. SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 12. The steamer Siberia arrived today from the unent. nuving on board tne imperial Chlnep? Commissioners, Tuan Fang and Tai Hung Tsou, with their subordinates and suite?, 62 pcreons in all. The steamer was delayed by adverse weather and did not arrive until late, but the welcome of the distinguished visitors was fully as cordial as had been anticipated. They have crossed the Pacific to study the political and social Institutions of the United States and Europe, and this Gov ernment has received them In a most kindly spirit- Heading the reception committee was Professor W. J. Jenks. of Cornell University, who came here as the personal representative of President Roosevelt. With him were General Sum. nor and staff. Adjutant-General Lauck. representing Governor Pardee; General Funston and staff, the Chinese Consul, Vice-Consul and secretaries, leading mer chants and other prominent citizens. "Will Be Banqueted by Consul. The Chinese officials were cordially greets, and after the steamer had parsed quarantine were landed and escorted to the St. Francis Hotel, where they will re main during their sojourn in this city, tho duration of which is Indefinite. They will be given a banquet by the Chinese Con jnil and Vice-Consul tomorrow night and during their visit will probably meet rep resentatives of the commercial organiza tions of the city at a reception on tho floor of the Merchants' Exchange. Both of the Commissioners, who are ap pointed directly, by the Emperor, ntand high In the estimation of their country men and thoy Jiavc expressed thom.elves as greatly pleased with their reception in America. Both .Men of Distinction. Tuan Fang is. a scholar of recognized standing, an art critic -and a collector. who has the finest collection of Chinese antiquities to be found In the Chinese Empire. He has been Governor of four provinces and a Viceroy of two important provinces prior to his present appoint ment as a Iceroy. While Governor of Shcnsl province at the time of the Boxer trouble, he gathered all the foreigners- In his province and afforded them official protection. Tai Hung Tseu is one of the great scholars of China. While quite young, he graduated from the Hamlin College, which is tho highest scholarly distinction to be secured In the Chinese empire. Ho has been chief examiner In wveral of the provinces for the civil service. Recently he has filled the position of cretary of the Board of Revenue. The other members of the Commission were appointed by various Viceroys and all are men of exceptional attainments. CHINA WILL ASSERT D1GXITX Attacks Labor Element for Uphold ing Exclusion Law. NEW YORK, Jan. 12. Dr. Tong, spe cial representative of the Chinese govern ment for the investigation of commerce, declared last night at the Men's League Club dinner that the Chinese boycott of American goods rose from the Chinese exclusion act, and showed that the Chi nese people were determined to assert their dignity as a nation. He also as sailed the laboring class for its opposi tion to a reform of the anti-Chinese laws, and declared that they were kept In force simply because our representatives feared for their seats in Congress. "How much longer," he asked, "arc the American people to allow themselves to be dictated to by the laboring clement?" Dr. Tong paid a high tribute to the American missionaries, but said .the XTnltcd States did not always send out the best men. South Africa Needs More Chinese. LONDON. Jan. 13. In an Interview pub lished In the Standard this morning. Rev. Joseph C. Hartzcll, missionary bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Africa, who has Just returned to London after a year's tour of South Africa, says that an exhaustive study of the Chinese coolie question has convinced him that Chinese labor Is necessary for the devel opment of that country. "Tho Chinese,"' tho bishop says. ''are well treated and are well behaved. The cry everywhere on both coasts is for more labor, and good Judges claim that South Africa In its mines and other enterprises could absorb half a million more laborers in the next year." Chinese Towns Opened to Trade. WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-By the terms of the new Chlnese-Japanose treaty. signed on December 22 last, the follow ing towns and cities have been opened to the world s trade: In the province of Shing King. Feng Wang Cheng, Llao Yang. Hsln MIn Tun, Tiehllng, Tunklangtzu, Sakumcn. In the province of Klrin, Chengchun (Huan Chcngtzu) Ninguta, Hun Chun, San Hslng. In the province of Hcilunghiang. Tslt lhr, Hailer, Aihun. Manchuli. GLAD HANDS GIVEN EACH (Continued From Page 1.1 aluo handled, from the millers stand point by M. M. Hauserg- of Pomcroy, and M. Morlarlty. of Reardan. As everybody on the programme seemed to have taken a fling at the despised Red Russian. President Bryan offered a few words of explanation as to why it was ?o extensively grown, touching on Its good points na a yielder and a weed-killer. Mr. Reed's address on "Influences Affect Ing Markets and Prices" was mainly a tirade against the exporters with whom he has fallen out since the elimination of the middlemen. He overshot the mark with some of bis extravagant statements. a literal acceptance of which would show that the exporters were exacting from 10 to ID cents per hushel from the farmers for handling the wheat. He also hinted at short-weight scales, unfair grading and general thievery. All of the exporters In attendance were leaving on the 3:00 train before Mr. Reed concluded, and his as sertions were not refuted, although a number of farmers- privately expressed surprise that Mr. Reed did not engage In such a highly remunerative business him self. Professor Beach, of the state Col lege, discussed the world's distribution of wheat, and Professor Elliott spoke on the relation between the Government and the farmer. The Washington wheat conven tlon was a grand success in every way; so much so that It has become a fixture. and It was the unanimous rense of the meeting, today that another meeting will be held next year. Amdng the prominent visitors In attendance were: Samuel Glas gow, president Centennial Milling Com pany, Spokane; John T. Bibb, manager Tacoma Grain Company: E. P. Noonan, manager Puget Sound Warehouse Com pany; J. D, Armstrong, manager Sperry Mills, Tacoma;- State Grain Inspector Ar rasmlth and Deputy King; W. E. Coman, assistant general freight agent. O. R. & N.; Henry Blakeley, general freight agent Northern Pacific; B. S. Gross cup, attorney Northern Pacific: M. M. Hauaer. Pome- roy; S. C Armstrong, Colfax, and a large number ot prominent farmers from all parts of the state. SOUND "WISHES JOINT HATE Complaint 3 fade Against O. H. & N. by Seattle and Tacoma Millers. The Railroad Commission Issued a state ment tonight announcing that complaint had been made to It Against the railroad companies concerning a Joint rate on wheat from O. R. & N. points to Puget Sound Tho nHiHn ef h Piimnl n!nt or complaints Is not stated, but It became Known uirougn otner sources nerc looay that the millers of Seattle and Tacoma to the number of six bad signed a strongly-worded complaint, asking for a Joint wheat rate, and that this complaint had been on file here for swveral days. In addition thereto. It has heretofore been stated on competent authority that a Oftmnlfltnf Trr5 tr In wilin flf nrAMlnttnn by shippers In the Palouso country. Tho xumroaa commission is sucnt as to mo plaints, but the reason for withholding imonnauon concerning them is given in siaicmeni a? louows: Owlne fO th fait that Ihi miwttlnp nf the Railroad Commission has been de layed ty the sickness of Chairman Fair child. Whn la rtMnlriAri nt hf h Belllngham. no announcement has hcre- loiore occn maae or tne tiling or a com- nlalnt n cm !nt Iha mtlirav -i oV ! n fny a Joint rate on wheat from O.. R. &. N. points in fcjistcrn Washington. Definite Information concerning complaints of this character will not be given out until after the meeting of the Commission to be held earlv nit wiV Thn tnnnn concludes With th annnnnromrn that complaint has been filed. Complaint from Western shippers of wheat was wholly unexpected, and it In believed took th cvimm Vc?nn ri- mllAfi by surprise. It has been anticipated that n iv ii-nnng on inis, tne mainspring of the Railroad CommlHinn lobulation would be held In Eastern Washington! jnu iaw requires that the hearing shull be held In th rv-mnft- -hr v. plaint originates. It la believed the Com- wm cnoose Kastcrn Washington for the hearing if the Palouse complaint materializes. It will also fnWnre th .nion adopted In bringing about tho recent Col fax Joint rate hearing on coarse grains and other products by preparing the com- ihuihl iiseu irom tne one or more com plaints tiled by Interested shippers. No intimation Is cl date of hearing. Com pin hit on Wheat Hate. TACOMA. Jan. 12. An OIvmnl.-L mortal to the Ledger jays: "Tacoma and Seattle mlitfru hav. Joined In a complaint to the .Railroad commission concerning the refusal of the railroad companies to estnhllxh a inint rate on wheat from the Palouse district or tastcrn Washington to Puget Sound and interested shinners in tho Palmun country have also been preparing a slml- mr complaint ror filing hf-re. The Rail road Commission says reliable Informa tion concerning complaints of this char acter will not be given out until after the meeting or the Commission to be held early next week." PUTS WEIR OUT OF IT PENROSE HAS MAJORITY" OP PHILADELPHIA DELEGATES. 76 Years Old -Well and Strong ALBERT ORMONDE. Albert Ormonde, of Med ford, Mass., a sturdy, healthy and robust New Englander, who recently celebrated his 76th birth day, has scarcely had a sick day in all his life. He attributes his extraordi nary good health entirely to Duffy's Pure Malt Whis key and says he could not get along without it. In his letter he writes as follows: "I have used Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey or a long- time and could not get along without it. It is a wonderful medicinal tonic stimulant and strcngthenor for old people. I celebrated recently my 76tn birthday and have scarcely had a Mck day In all my lite, thanks to Duffy'f. Albert Ormonde, 104 S. Main St.. Medford. Mass.. September 18. 1905." The remarkable rejuvenating and strengthening qualities of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey have endeared it to countless numbers of old men and women who, by Its judicious use. are enabled to pass the century mark and enjoy the happiness that accompanies a vigorous and healthy old age. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey has received the unqualified indorsements of ministers of the gospel, doctors and eclentlsts. and has stood every test for more than 50 5-ears. It Is the only whiskey recog nized by the Government as medicine, and Is absolutely free from fusel oi This is a guarantee. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an absolutely pure, gentle and Invigorating stimulant and tonic, builds up the nerve tissue, tones up the heart, gives power to the brain, strength and elasticity to the muscles, and richness to the blood. It brings into action all the vital forces. It makes digestion, perfect, and enables you to get from the food you eat all the nourishment it contains. It Is invaluable for overworked men. delicate women and sickly children. It strengthens and sustains the system, is a promoter of sood hearth and longevity, makes the old younsr and keeps the youngstrong. CAUTION neTrare of io-cnl!ed "cheap" Imitation. A dnnKeroim wubstltnte Ik not cheap at any price, and you cannot rik trifllnc vrlth your henlth.. There In but one Duffy's Purr Mnlt "Whiskey and It U wold in hottIen only, never In bulk. Look, for the trmle-mnrk. the "Old Chemist." on the label, and InwNt on hnvlnp: the jrenulae. Yni can pet it nt nil drugKints and Rrocer, or direct, ft n bottle. Medical advice and booklet free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.. Rochester, . Y. investment covering a period of years. Control of the Republic Iron & Steel and the Tennessee Coal & Iron is held by a pool of ten men. who propose, as a large business venture, to awaken and stimu late Southern Industries. . Must Pay for Making Drunkard. CHICAGO. Jan. 12. Damages in 517.500 were awarded by a Jury yesterday to the children of a drunken father for redress against the saloon-keepers in whose sa loon It Is alleged their father became an habitual drunkard. The plaintiffs were the five children of John Hedlund and the defendants. Oscar Geyer. Louis Lund quist and Ernst Thoren. saloon-keepers. The verdict Is against them separately and Jointly. Republican Party in Hands or Re organizers, hnt Senator "Will Dictate Xe.xt Governor. PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 12. The rcgu Iar Republicans of Philadelphia held ; convention today. Tonight the 45 ward committees met for their annual organiza tlon and each chose a man to represent it in the Republican city committee. Ia many of the wards Republicans who were prominent In the reform movement were enlisted in the fight, - with the re sult that the "reorcanlzers" an nnn- in control and the old cltj- organization, of wnicn Israel w. Durham was the leader. Is practically out of existence. The cltv committee men selected tonight will meet next Monday, name a new city chairman and otherwise organize the committee. The old committee was led by Durham for ten years. Of equal importance with the light for control or tne city committee was the election or m delegates to represent I'nuadelphia in the state committee. which meets In Hnrrishiirtr n .limn tc This committee will select candidates for Governor. Lieutenant-Governor. Secre tary of Internal Affairs and Auditor-Gen cral. Of the 114 delegates elected it is claimed that TV.itfwl Slntos Sinatnr- Pnnrn. -,.,. his friends will control between 70 and 8. Recently It has been intimated that .Mayor weaver win. as a result of his light for reform, be urged as a candidate for the Gubernatorial nomination, and tho statement has been made that the delegation from Philadelphia will support his candidacy. The surprising result of today's conventions, it is stated, means that Weaver is eliminated from consid eration. Durham and other friends of Senator Penrose claim that with Weaver out ot the contest for Governorship the Phila delphia delegation will without doubt be unanimous for the candidate Penrose will favor. On the other hand, those opposed to Senator Penrose and the State Republi can organization claim the delegation elected today will be against all nomi nees favored by Penrose and his friends. M0RAN HITS AT GUILD Accuses Governor of Shielding Graft ers Who AVreckcd Bank. BOSTON. Jan. 12. Governor Guild today returned an answer to the communication of District Attorney Moran suggesting the removal of the State Savings Bank Commissioners. The Governor says that he has already called the attention of the Attorney-General to certain acta of the Commissioners. Mr. Moran tonight sent a reply, saying: "If jou choose to shield yourself behind the Attorney-General, I am content to leave you there, at least temporarily. The grafters connected with the Provident Securities & Banking .Company will ap provo of such a course by you. Nobody else will. My attorney will call on you next Tuesday to arrange with you for a date for a hearing agreeable to you. your counsel and himself." Xo Reprieve Tor Insurance I'rnnds. EL PASO. Tex., Jan. 12. The Supreme Court of Mexico, according to Informa tion received here, has declined to grant a stay of execution in the case of the three Americans. Maston. Richardson and Harle. recently sentenced at Chihuahua to be shot for murdering people In order ,to secure the insurance on their lives. Ex ecutive clemency will now be asked. tributed 5235.001 to tho 5000 stockhold ers of that association, being 9.42 per cent on the total liabilities of $2,490,000. Stanford Students Dropped. STANFORD UNIVERSITY. Cal.. Jan. 12. Still persevering In their attempt to qunsh every semblance of hazing or "rough-housing" In the student dormitory, Enclna Hall, tho faculty yesterday dropped two more men from the univer sity, R. W. McElroy and B. O. Nordman. The most grievous offenses proved against either of tho suspended student; was that they were present at the tub bing of a freshman. Both were sophomores. Another Corporation Absorbed. PITTSBURG. Jan. 12. The Philadelphia Company, which supplies natural gas to PIttsburg. with all its subsidiary con cerns, will. In the near future, be ab sorbed by the United Railroads Invest ment Company, of San Francisco, incor porated under thhe laws of New Jersey. Storm Wrecks "Wharves. SALINAS. Cal., Jan. 12. Heavy seas, combined with a fierce southeast gale, wrought havoc to the property of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company at Moss Landing last night. The entire wharf was swept away and the underpinning, of sev eral warehouses washed out. Want $300,000 for Xew Churches. NEW YORK. Jan. 12. Although more than $200.4300 was expended by the Con gregational Church Building Society dur ing the past year, recommendation Is made in its annual report published to day" that the denomination at once ex pend not less than $500,000 In church and parsonage buildings. Ambassador White in Naples. NAPLE3. Jan. 12. Ambassador White and his secretary. W. O. Isclln. who left Rome for Algeclras today, aftor their ar rival here visited the Duke and Duchess of Aosta. who received them most cor dially and showed much Intorest In tho Moroccan conference. Great Iron Trust In South. CHICAGO. Jan. 12. The Tribune today eays: Extensive plans for the develop ment of iron and steel Industries of the South are Involved In the proposed mer ger of the Tennessee Coal & Iron and the Republic Iron &. Steel Companies. The 'project provides for an expenditure of $12,4t09.C0d for the building of newmllls. the exptoUattea l mines and extensive Governor Pattison Not Seriously III. COLUMBUS. O.. Jan. 12. Persistent re ports that Governor Pattison Is seriously 111 arc denied by members of the family and his secretary. The Governor is still suffering from malaria contracted during his trip to Florida, just after the election. Must "Keep Liquor Dispensary. COLUMBIA. S. C Jan. 12. The State Supreme Court today handed down an opinion declaring the Brice act. under which 16 counties have voted out dis pensary and adopted prohibition, to be unconstitutional. . Clgnrmakcrs Strike Off. KEY "WEST. Fla.. Jan. 12. The Inter national Cigarmakers' Union has de clared the strike of the Key AVest cigar makers off and work will be resumed nt once. The strike has been on nearly two months. Dividends on Defunct Bank. NEW YORK. Jan. 12. Edward D. Candee, receiver of the Anglo-American Savings &z Loan Association, which failed in this c-lty in 1900. today dis- Weak Lungs Bronchitis For over sixty years doctors have en dorsed Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs, colds, -freak lungs, bronchitis, consumption. Cures bard cases, desperate- cases, old cases. You can trust a medicine the best doctors ap prove. Ask your doctor about it. " I feaTO used a great thai of Ayer'a Cherry Pectoral for coaghs and hard colds on tbe c&eat. It feas always doaeBM great good. 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