Ifi FAIR
OKLAHOMA
Charles Grimes Tells cf the Bank
Guarantee Law and Workings
Waco, Texas, Oct. 4, 1909.
Diverting for a few moments from a
tlisscrtation upon travel and its in-1
ldcMits ami reverting to Oklahoma
and Us laws, ono can remark that
Oklahoma has a hank guaranty law
the first in the union and some
thing which the Democrats sought
to enact Into a law in our own Ne
braska. And the past week has seen
the efficiency of the Oklahoma stat
ute thoroughly tested. The Colum
lia Savings and Trust company of
Oklahoma City, a week or so since,
went into the hands of the "state
banking department as an examina
tion revealed its capital was im
paired, and the stockholders failed
to make the deficiency good.
It carried deposits of $2,100,000
snd ranked as one of the leading In
stitutions of the state. Under the
usual conditions the failure of such
a. bank would have been the signal
for a run upon all the banks and a
wild panic, yet here we are con
fronted with the spectacle of a large
banking institution passing into the
bands of trustees for the creditors
and the state posting a notice for
depositors to call and get their de
posits. And the passing of this bank
did not create any hubbub or excite
ment. The first day there was about
100 depositors in line, and as fast
as their claims were proved their
money was paid. For immediate
purposes of payment there was some
$250,000 in the bank and the state
had $385,000 in the guarantee fund.
There was some $1,500,000 of avail
able assets and securities in the
bank, which was also available as
security on the deposits. In addition
there is a stockholders liability of
double the amount of their stock. So
it can be seen the depositors are
amply secured.
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But a new phase has been given
to the case by a suit in the federal
courts, brought by the National Life
Insurance company and Beveral Mis
souri parties holding alleged claims
against the bank, which the banking
board has rejected. This suit is for
an injunction to restrain tho state
banking board from paying tho other
depositors and from realizing on the
pssets of the defunct bank. It 13
surmised that this is a clever scheme
to get the guaranty law before a fed
eral court where It can be declared
unconstitutional. The personnel of
the state court is not regarded as
favorable to this procedure. There
are-also hints and rumors connect
ing national bankers with the failure
.f the bank, but these are not
founded on anything tangible bo far
as developed.
Dut for the purpose of showing
the practical benefits of the guar
anty law, the case has served its
purpose. It has demonstrated that
such a law restores confidence of the
people in their banks, that in times
of panic and financial stress they
still have faith In their state and its
stability.
Should the federal courts follow
the lead which seems mapped out
for them and declare invalid the
guaranty law, it will have the effect
of making the bank guaranty a na
tional Issue, and those who are fight
lng it are like the old lady who at
tempted to sweep back the sea with a
broom inevitable ' failure must be
their lot.
Oklahoma has many other laws
which are out of the ordinary, most
of them copied from the best there
is in other states. There is so-called
prohibition in the Btate, but con
versing with residents, there seems
small reason to pronounce it a sue
cess. In the larger cities it is Bald
all kinds of liquors, both malt and
fpl ritous, are to be bad without any
trouble. And under this head, I can
say that a number of Kansans living
In various towns assure me that
liquors can be obtained easily In
their places. But it Is claimed
liquor now can be had in the old
Indian territory, part of Oklahoma
There before it was a mighty scarce
article. Under the constitution and
Us enabling act absolute prohibition
in that part of the state for a period
of twenty-one years was exacted as
a condition precedent to admission
as a state. Yet, with the withdrawal
of Uncle Sam's armv of retainers
rumor says bootlegging has been
..taken up and boldly flourishes. There
U a strong sentiment throughout
(tlie state for a repeal of the prohibi
tion law which has proven a failure
j nd which has only resulted In hold
ing buck a state destined te be great
jitnd prosperous. With a multitude
",,lf excellent laws, It is unfortunate
the baby state should be handicapped
!y so narrow and Puritanical a law.
I 1 suppose I could have written
ynore of this, but It Is not, strictly
J peaking, a part of my trip and
-loiibUess not Interesting to many.
I CHARLES CRIMES.
The ruarars (f bcth the leai'-ins
political parties this year ere w en
during Low much ticket scratching
j there is polng to be, and w hether It
j will be done without rvnny blund
' ers. A Democrat who votes bis ticket
straight, but decides to compliment a
Republican candidate for judge, Is
likely to lose his vote on two Judges
unless he keeps his eyes open. There
s only one safe way to split a judi
cial ticket, and that Is to make marks
after all three of the candidates that ,
the voter wishes to support, if he
otes for one Republican and thinks:
that his straight Democratic party
mark will vote for two Democratic
udges he is mistaken. The clerks j
f election won't be able to tell which
Democrat he Intended to scratch, and
can't count him as voting ior any
Democratic candidates for that of
fice at all. The same rule, of course,
applies to Republicans w ho may wish
to compliment a Democrat. Lincoln
Journal.
In the Duff Fndurance Race.
C. C. Parmele returned today from
Nebraska City, wheer his Overland
auto entered the race for two fine
silver cups. There were nineteen
autos entered, including Mr. Par
mele's, which was under the control
of his son Pollock. Mr. Parmele ac
companied Pollock on the trip, which
was to Falls City and return, a dis
tance of 112 miles, and was made by
youhg Parmele in six hours three
hours going and three coming and
was made without a bobble or acci
dent of any kind. This speaks well
for not only the Overland machine,
but also with great credit to Pollock,
who had full charge of the machine.
The award of prizes has not been
made yet, and If age is taken into
consideration for drivers, Pollock
ought to capture one of them, at
least. We doubt If there Is as young
man in the state who undersands an
auto as well as young Parmele.
Visit South Dakota.
Mr. G. Sprieck of Stanton, Neb.,
and Otto, his son, of Louisville, came
In this morning from a trip to South
Dakota, where they went to view
their possessions in that country.
Otto has a quarter Bectlon in that
state that he bought three years ago,
which he could dispose of now at
double the price he paid for it. Both
father and Bon have options on more
South Dakota land, which they will
probably purchase. Mr. and Mrs. G
Sprieck came in from Stanton several
days since, and Grandma stayed with
Otto's wife and children while they
made this trip. Mr. and Mrs. Sprieck
were former residents of Casn coun
ty, and will remain a few days to
visit former neighbors an 1 friend.
On their return from South Dakota
this morning they gave the Jo.unnl
a pleasant call. ,
Married by the Judge.
Fred II. McCormlck and Mrs. Olme
G. Williams were parties to pleasant
little wedding in the office of Judge
Archer this morning. The bride and
groom were each 38 years of age,
and the bride was accompanied by
her daughter, who was a witness to
the ceremony. A. W. Atwood. re
porter for the News, acted In the ca
pacity of the other witness. The
ceremony was performed by Judge
Archer, who tied the knot In his
blandest manner. The happy couple
departed for Omaha on the after
noon train, where they will make
their future home.
More Flowers.
Our good old friends, Mr. and Mrs.
Nick Halmes, were in the city today
doing their usual Saturday shopping,
and they again remembered the Jour
nal with two very beautiful boquets,
for which they will accept our
thanks. Such tokens of friendship
are highly appreciated, more espe
cially when we know they come from
two such grand old people as Mr. and
Mrs. Halmes.
Pay Disability Claim.
W. K. Shepherdson received check
for $13.40 for seven days disability,
four days partial disability which he
received from falling from a wagon
August 31, last. Mr. Shepherdson
was insured in the Woodman Ac
cident Association. He is much
pieaseu in me prompt manner in
which the company pays losses.
Accepts Position.
Miss Myrtle rolsall departed for
Fairbury this morning, where she
has accepted a good position with
the law firm of Hartlgan & Wonder,
ono of the strong law llrma in south
eastern Nebraska. Miss 1'oisall goes
In the office as stenographer and
bookkeeper.
Wedded YeaU'iday.
Oeorge K. Moranvllle nnd Mis?
Lcla Ditner secured a license yester
day and went to tho home of Rev.
W. L. Austin at the M. E. parponaf?f
and were married in (he presence of
Mrs. W. L. Austin.
Local Evciil.
W. It. Newell was called to Omaha
this Horning to look after scire busi
ness matters.
Adolph Wesih went to tho '.u s
1'iial this morning to spend the day
with Mis. Wcsch.
.viss Peudarvis Omer departed for
Lincoln t1 Is miTnlnjr. where she will
visit friends for a time.
Dan Kisc-r and sons Ycrn, Fred
and Lee of near Mynard were in the
dty today on business.
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,111B,nBB nfTir9 )n ti,H itv today.
Mrs. James Allison of near Mur
ray was in tho city today, and was a
pleasant caller at Journal headquar
ters.
Mrs. Jennie York of Watson, Mo.,
and Mrs. Relda LIndsey of Kansas
are the guests of relatives iu this
city.
Luke Leonard spent the day yes
terday in Omaha at the carnival, re
turning to his farm eight miles south
this morning.
George Darker of Union stopped a
few hours in the city this morning
as he was en route to Tabor, la., to
visit relatives.
I. Nelson and wife, residing four
miles In the country, were Platts-
mouth visitors today, looking after
business matters.
George II. Melslngcr and John
Melslnger of near the Grove were
looking after business matters in the
county scat today.
Frank Sitzman and wife and chll-
dlren went to Omaha this morning
on the early train and will spend
Sunday with relatives.
J. P. Sattler returned last even
ing from Omaha, where he attended
the session of tho Nebraska under
take school of Instruction.
P. A. Hild from Mt. Pleasant pre
cinct, brought produce to market to
day and transacted business with
Plattsmouth storekeepers.
Charles llerren and wife of Maple
Grove transacted business In the city
today. The Journal has been a re
gular visitor at Mr. Herren's home
for several years.
W. G. Melslnger and L. A. Mels
lnger of Cedar Creek were in the
city today and met their brother
Philip, who arrived from Benson this
afternoon for a few days visit.
Miss Helen Chapman went to the
hospital this morning to spend the
day with her brother John, who has
been confined to his bed for n week.
Henry Ofe end (laughter, Miss
Alary, of Onkdnle, Neb., who have
viMted C. Ofe and family fcr, a few
days, returned to their home this
morning.
Mrs. W. P. Cork of Plattsmouth,
Neb., has been spending a few days
with Mr. Cook's sister, Mrs. Elam
Hockett, and other relatives and
friends In this vicinity. Salem (la.)
News.
County Attorney Ramsey returned
from Louisville last night, where he
prosecuted a case yesterday against
Pbilpot for alleged violation of the
automobile law concerning rate of
travel per hour. The Jury disagreed,
standing three to three. This morn
ing he was called to Eagle to inves
tigate a matter similar In character.
And still bad eggs come to the
local market despite the pure food
law. Some day some person will
come to grief. And that some per
son may be some one who stnnls
well In the eyes of the people. Be
as honest with the people as you
want them to bo honest with von.
Who wants to cast a cloud on his
honesty for the sake of a few eggs?
Life Is too short a'id eternity Is too
long to waste time on spoiled eggs.
Notice of Dissolution.
Notice Is hereby given that the co
partnership of E. G. Doved & Son,
heretofore composed of the Birners
hereof, is by mutual consent D;!a
day dissolved. Oliver C. Dove.l re
tiring therefrom. The biiHlncuB rf
said partnership will bo comlu.-t -i
herenfter under the name f E. G.
Doved & Son, by George ... lw..y
ad Horatio N. Dovey. who :--
nil debts and liabilities of Ho for r- r
linn und willpay the r.t i'
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of the rtip.tiy attractive models we are showing in
our new Fall Quality Line. Notice the long
graceful la -el, the broad shapely shoulder, the
drape and dip of the coat in front, the clever
notions in pocket and sleeve t id the full peg of
the trouser with wide hern turned up at the bot
tom. This model appeal to the young man or
to the older man of young spirit. We have many
more on this order and thtn we have the more
conservative with rounding corners, plain sleeve
and pockets and plain trousers. The fact that
we show models from eight of the leading clothes
makers in the country and the further fact that
they represent the most superb tailoring of the
20th century, makes our Quality Line especially
desirable to the man who wants good clothinrr.
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to this our single suit idea
and you have all you could
?t0 tailor. This service wft offer you in our Quality
Line at $20 to $35. If you are not ready to buy,
better come iq and select your pattern and let us hang
it away for you as many others have done. The new
greys are being picked up fast. We show a strong line
blue serges $15 to $25.
Here's where those
Avoca
(Too Ijite for Thursday's Paper.)
Time to dig 'taters.
John Denecke was at Omaha Fri
day.
R. A. Nutzman and family attend
ed the carnival at Murdock Thurs
day. Several from Weeping Water at
tended the Odd Fellows lodge here
Thursday evening.
J. M. Dunbar and Edward Morley
were at Weeping Water Friday on
business.
J. H. F. Ruhge and family were
Syracuse visitors Thursday.
Gus Mohr and family were over to
Syracuse Thursday enjoying the
sights.
A beautiful picture free with a box
of stationery for 25c at Copes'.
Miss Sophia Ruhge, the efficient
clerk at n. C. Marquardt & Co.'s,
was at Weeping Water Friday.
Fred Nutzman, wife and daughter
of near Nehawka, were In Avoca Fri
day. Samuel Johnson and E. Nutzman
were business visitors at Nehawka on
Thursday.
Guy Toney, one of Berlin's dec
orators, was here Friday.
Miss Margueret Francis spent Fri
day evening with her parents at Dun
bar. Ora E. Copes and wife were at
Omaha Saturday buying holiday
goods.
Mat Meyers and Jeff Weleher were
at Omaha on business Monday.
J. C. Zlmmerer made a trip to
Omaha and Lincoln the first of the
week.
L. J. Marqunrdt nnd wife were at
Omaha the first of the week.
n. C. Marquardt and Ralph Gra
ham were at Weeping Water Monday
evening.
T. II. Straub and Grant Crandel
were Omaha business visitors Satur
day. Carl Shroeder was at Nehawka
Saturday.
J. If. Conrad hns rented the W. H
Detts, Jr., farm, east of town.
Gustave Buss and wife left Tues
day for a visit with relatives at
Lima, Ohio.
Orlando Tefft, one of the wheel
horse Republicans cf Avoca precinct
wns a business visitor at Omaha
Tuesday.
Ten thouBnni retail druggists rcc
ommend and cell A. D. S. Peroxide
Cream. They know what Is best. 2fi
and 50c at Copes'.
Harlow's dog, pony nnd vaudeville
show exhibited here Tuesday.
A. D. S. Croup Remedy is nn ex
cellent remedy for croup nnd whoop
ing fought. 2.'c at Copes' drug store
Louis Ruhge is nsslHtlng hi
brother Fred In the postofdee Rtore
William Th elo nnd r.twrvn
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lirnezelo wero hero from llerlln
Tr.csdny.
W. I. Fnirots rnd wife word vhilt
Injr with Bethany friends Sunday.
To'' n TrroVn-i who accidently shot
Hire" r IK'T H"t rf towp 'mrV;
n.'ng.
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only one suit of a pattern
possibly get if you went to a
swell new hats come from
clarence Fleishman and family
were over from near Nehawka Sun
day. Dr. B. F. Brendel and wife and
Mrs. J. F. Brendel were over from
Murray Monday evening.
The Kk-Snr-Iten was tho attrac
tion for a number of our people this
week.
Jeff Brendel was over from Mur
ray several days this week.
School Note.
Mable and Mary Stotler were ab
sent Wednesday afternoon and Thurs
day. Henry Maseman was absent
Friday afternoon. Anna Weber was
absent Friday. Harold Harmon was
absent Monday. Edna Ruhge was
absent Tuesday. Marie Dowley waB
absent Tuesday.
We are sorry to see so many ab
sences; we hope that the numhpr
ill decrease rapidly.
The eleventh grade elected the fol
lowing officers: President, Alpha
Andrews; vice president, Lloyd Gra
ham; secretary and treasurer, Bertha
Smoots. The class colors are rnd
and white. The class motto, "No
excellency without great labor."
Ray Wiles Climbs Higher.
Ray Wiles, son of Captain Isaac
Wiles, who has been employed as
supply agent for the Iron Mountain
and M. P. railroads at a salary of
$4,000 per year and a private car,
has resigned with the company and
has accepted the presidency of the
Wolf Brush company at Pittsburg,
Pa., at a salary of $6,500 yer year.
Mr. Wiles began his railroad career
in the Storehouse Of thn lnenl llnr.
Hngton shops. His rapid advance
ment shows how industry and care
ful attention to business will carry
a young man to the top when directed
along proper lines. Tho brushes
manufactured by this comnanv. o
which Mr. Wiles la nresldent nrp
used by the Burlington as well as
other railroad companies. It was in
dealing with Mr. Wiles for his com
pany that the manager of the brush
company discovered his fine execu
tive ability, and the position r.-as
soon after tendered to Mr. WIIcb. Al
though holding a fine position lie
felt that he could not let this onnor-
tunlty slip to mount on another rung
In the ladder of success.
J. E. Melslnger "and his brother
Philip, of Eight Mile Grove, were In
tho city today dealing with our mer
chants. Wash Your Face and Hands
with
A. D. S.
PEROXIDE SOAP
Its Constant Use Tends
to Keep the Skin White
25c Cake
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THE HOME OF
SATISFACTION
An Ideal Hons Boat, .
To those who enjoy an outing,
to be a friend of Chris Metzger of
Cedar Creek will be much to your
advantage. Besides owning a num
ber of beautiful ponds where flsh
abound in seemingly endless num
bers, Chris has purchased one of the
most conveniently arranged house
boats that it has been our pleasure
to see in many a day. This ho has
anchored in the center of his largest
pond but a smaller boat tied to the
shore makes It possible for his friends
to row out and take possession. Here
you will find all the conveolances de
sired in the way of a camping out
fit, such as a stove, cooking utensils,
table, chairs, bunk and etc. It is Just
such a place as one likes to find when
on pleasure bent. Mr. Metzger pur
chased and equipped this model con
venience for the exclusive use of hla
friends and the Courier editor is glad
to know that he is classed among
them, for it wbb our pleasure, last
Saturday night to take advantage of
Mr. Metzger'B hospitality. Louis
ville Courier.
Rod Men Last Night.
The Red Men held a powwow last
night that for high rolling took the
kinks out of anything that has
transpired In their village for many
moons. Big Chief Sachem Cory pre
sided, and both Indians and pale
faces enjoyed the evening to the full
est, and evidenced their satisfaction
with many grunts of pleasure. At
the banquet a twenty-pound catfish
was Berved, with all of the side dlshea
which goes to make up a sumptuous
dinner. Forty-two new pale faces
were brought in and introduced to
the war dance, and will later be
adopted by the tribe. A special train
was arranged for to carry the tribe
to Omnhn fVtnlior 10 nfinn ilm no
'r tional convention of Red Men will
hold its annual powwow. All pale
faces who wish to be adopted by
camp No. 69 should be In with their
applications on or before Monday,
the 18th inst.
Will Improve Money Order Nyatem.
The postofflco department Is plan
ning to make some chnnges In the
money order department, which it in
thought will save better than a half
million dollars a year. At present
wo copies have to be made of every
m6ney order that Is written, the copy-
being called an "advice." The ad
vice goes to the post master on whose
office the order Is drawn, and he is
not allowed to pay the order until
tho advice Is received. One Idea is to
do away with the advice and make
tho money order more on the plan of
a bank draft or postal note. Another
scheme for Increasing the Income of
tho department Is to increase the
registration fee fYom 8 cents to 10
cents. It this Is done It 1 nl
posed to double the present amount
of Insurance on registered matter so
that n package of tho value of $50
could be Bafely sent by registered
mall.
Miss Marie Douglas went to Om-
aha this morning on business.
