The evening world. Newspaper, December 5, 1907, Page 13

KP SIS CITY'S VREST BANK ~—GLUSES DOORS a ey Comptrollér’s Call the National Bank of { Commerce in Poor Way. ~ KA Dec, 5.—Tha Na- Monal Bank « “ree, of Kansas City, Mo, fatled to open: ita doors to- Gay, and ts in the dx _of the Na- tonal Bank The bank is nec and tm the largest. jon in the city, ational Bank of Commerce, of Mansas City, according to a recent Btatament, owed depositors $12,600,000 @nd owed other banks $22,800,000, ” The bank had been in a weakened @Bonditjon since Its last atatement, which Was issued Aug. 22 last. At that time fe wan stated the bank owed the Clear ‘eg-House close to $1,000,000, ‘When the statement of the National Bank of Commerce appeared it showed ‘that since the statement of Aug, 2 last the doposits had been reduced from €lose tq $35,000,000 to $16,952,969. The Blatement showed also that the item of Yoans and discounts had been out down 4.00),000, Vice-President H. P, Davidson, ef the ' First Natlonal Bank, the New York correspondent of the Nationa! Bank of Commerce, of Kansas City, sald to-day: “Phe suspension of the National Bank ef Commerce, of Kansas City, has been expected for several days. The bank had unti recentiy depowis to the am: @unt of $32,000.00), and about ten days this was reduced to $20,000,000. About @ week ago the strain was #o heavy that 1 went to Chicugo, here I met several Chicago and Kansas City bankers. We @ecided to stand by the National Bank ef Commerce as long as possible and until It would—be-to-the- best Interest ef all concerned to close down. “Conditions became such that the sus- pension was thought advisable. “The trouble with the bank Is that it has been tne victim of unjust reports from coast to coast and from Canada to if There 1s no bank in the nited States that gave better collat- era{ than did the Kansas City Inatitu- ton. There are about a dozen New York accounts in the bi Gre all secured by the best collateral.” “Te bank tas a handsome balan fith the First National this morning. ‘The stock market waa affected by the pews of the failure, but not to a sefl- one exten uae taa MINS $1,700,000 SUI OVER STOCK . Old Dominion Mining Com- pany Defeats Lewisohn 4 and Bigelow-in Court. BOSTON, Dec. 5—A decision in favor @f the Old Dominion Mining and Omelting Company, a New Jersey cor Poration, in ita sult against A. S. Bin bow. of Boston, and Leonard Lewisohn, y York, In which the total award At over $1,700,000 was rendered to-day by Judge Sheldon in the Su- @reme Court. Alleged wrongful conversion of 60 #9 of the stock of the Old Dominion [sa Mining Co: y, of Baltimore, * by Birelow and Lewlsolin was the basis of tite suit. ” BTUFFED WITH EGGS, THEY WERE SENSITIVE TO TOUCH. féspectal to The Evening World.) BWAZABETH, N. J. Dec. 6—With Meir clothing stulfed with eggs, Loula Matt Kaaterdaum, brotiers, em- 4 by Hersh Brothers, wholesale MOTs, were arrestuil here by Detective + MeGrall, When “shaken down” at Po- lice Isadquarters ton dozen eggs rolled Giom, “the -walstband trousera of fatt and oleven dozen from the back nd front of Louis's suirt. while a dozen Bcpped out front under his collar, he men had long been suspected, as Hundreds of dozens of exes had beon missed and detectives had been. watchs Ang the prisonera through a window While they worked. Hen the pris complained ¢ bodies and. be foliched. They were committ @ in dee Bault ot Wail ‘+ SHIPPING NEWS. Al MANAG FOR TO-DAY, Pun rises, TOSISUN. ete. 4.83; Moon sete THE TIDES, were arrested nds Teak orernoe sin! rowr oF NEW York, ARRIVED. INCOMING STEAMSHIPS, DUE TO-DAY, El Alba, Galves Conus, Hui Brooklyn Oy OUTGOING STEZAMBHIPS, SAILED 0-DAY, ence, Havre, Dominic, Para. peo ete erpuol, City of ‘Atlant ‘eur rat, Bremen, Arapab jection | Lar re Druinalitte, Argent yee, TOBACCO TRUST i lJohn Middleton a S¥uther: asked the as T can Ht jistag Rood, Natlooal Pure ase es OS VW bY AV ae WUNRLY, baht A dD, wreCKkhbrK 5, GAVE ENEMIES SOME HUT SHOT One Balky Competitor “Got| a Dose of Ipecac’’ to Make Him Sell. Francls 8. Kinney. the head of the former Kinney Brothers“Tobacco Com- pany, which had ite factory on Twenty- second street, near Ninth avenue, wi a witness to-day at the tobacco hear- | Ing before United States Commissioner Shields, : ? g The Kinney Brothers had manufac- tured cigarettes principally, but also Oigars and emoking tobacco. Previous to .1890, when the American Tobacco Company was organized, “the Kinney Company had ‘as Stn principe! com- petitora Duke & Co. Allen & Ginter, Kimball ‘Tobacco Company and the Goodwin Tobacoo Company, “ “Competition was pretty eotivé, and we spent a lot of money for advertis- ing,"’ eaid Mr, Kinney. Ultimately the Kinney Company and the four others came to an agreement and a merger was affected. “Who originated this idea of organiz ing the five companies?" asked Mr, MaReynolds. Had Stormy Times. “I didn't, I know," sald the witness. ‘The five companies finally came to an pement, after some ‘etty stormy agry times. There was a good deal of fric- tion, and 1 don't know how they finally amoothed Jt oyer, but they did.” la, one of the Vice-Presidents of the American Tobacco Company, was recalled. Air, MacReynolds read Into the record eral leiiers which had passed Du! nd other agents ieee tobacco tudes’ how they had one competitor the devil and the deep blue sea” as is ult of price-cutting, and another told they were eiving some one a Hpretty hard rub.” Gave Him Hot Shot. One letter told of efforts to buy out a competitor, and read: “We gave him some pretty hot shot and a dose of ipecac and made him eo siok that I ves he will be ready to soll. ‘There ty no use in having & chicken with three legs when the third leg 1s only tn the tative, to Mr. Dula, daed 198. Mr. Middleton whote: ank, but they | You think of the recent Supreme Court decision? I would ike to have your views. Just draw on your tmagination and T thiuk you will find some people | oe on a tack points up, down, “Who was writting on the tack?" awyer. now: ‘you cag infer na weil | answered Mr. Dula. “1 don ———— NO HOPE FOR MR8. TAFT. MILLBURY, Mass. Dec. 5.—Mra, Louisa M. Taft, the aged mother of Secretary Taft, to-day was {n a condi- tion unchanged from that of yesterday, Death 1s considered only a question of ume, as Mrs. Taft has not been con- clous for: the past week. Child Cured, Mother Happ y Health and happiness for child and mother are an outcome of the quick cure (Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup always makes of croup, whooping. | cough, colds and Cae 13, “For children, especially bables Dr. Bull’s Cough Syru Is the best™congh medicine sold. Half of a 25c. bottle always cures aby ofa cold end cough, I haye used it for years and have praised It to about dwenty neighbors.” Mrs. John Sims, East Tawa, Mich. Trial Bottle Free. Wo hare ateolute confidence Jn Pr, Bull's Cough Syrup aud to convince you iat it will cura, we will send «trial bottle fas! to alPwho write us and mention this pape A. OG MEYER & CO., Baltimore, Sra. BUY A Me paldren wbataal, eat Tee eb at niedicine and t! a Gus Byrupit ithere ta now cf De t Walt on It lee:250, | jull's Couzh Syrup cag be given ‘Dr. Bi with t safety t With perfect satety to the youngest child, jutely pure. Gi: juarants inder thi wd DrunsiAct No 226. < sire to give it widespread publicity. promptly meeting them on the basis that has made this store so For that reason, Bargains at Extraordinarily Low They will find foyland on. the Third Floor a veritable, dazzling bevel All will be hustle and bustle. “Coney Isiand and the Beach” will be a star attraction. $5,000. novelty movinig feature. - Don’t miss the Live Teddy Bear in his big cage and his merry little Teddies. ~ ° The Hippodrome and_the Congress. of Dolls and the big Christmas Book Store on the Second Floor are leading Yuletide features. The Main Floor is a kaleidoscope of action and color. Christmas fascination. There are arcades and arches jewelled with eléctric lights and booths that flash forth every The displays are the finest and most comprehensive ever seen in this store. _« Boys’ Suits or Overcoats Almost: every. style made this sea- son represented. All styies In Suits, Reefers and Qvercoats, in all-wool. materials, and beautiful: p choose from. Russian vOvercosts, Reefers, Long Qvercoats, ‘Double- Breasted Sults. All sizes, 3 to 16 yrs, ed useful imaginable Toy will be seen. Lmetsiney Christmas charm. Men's Suits Black Tathour, styles are this seaxon’s designing, nicely sa6 kod trimmed; the n- ‘cape- | chatty the collars and shoulders, hey have all the oa: ikher priced sults. Large Stocks of TOYS FOR THOUSANDS! 5,000 TEDDY BEARS—The popular toy is full 14 95c BRING THE CHILDREN TO S'E THE LIVE TEDDY BEAR Novelties and Xmas Jewelry WHITE STONE EARRINGS. Gold settings, 5c to $2.98 SIGNET RINGS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Gold filled; will wear 5c, 39 and 49c » 25 to 49c PEARL EARRINGS. Reg- Inches high, has loud _lar price $1.00. made of good plush. $1.50 kinds, for to- pee and colors. Some atone. tively worth 5c many sizes for your selection. RHINESTONE BA C K COMBS." $1.00 values, “ha ie Treads | GERMAN SILVER MESH BAGS. Fluffy Ruffles styles; one piece; $7.50 is the regu- SOLID GOLD SIG- NET RINGS FORK Momeni: s eit _ BLANKETS fr "various Wwaye with, rourth Floor.) wacOMFORTERS HEATHERBLOOM — PETTICOATS mady with deep, CTiaring tlounces, Pretuly “19 with cluster shir- ring, ruffle and pi Men's puechwent 2 kind usually sold 5 pers ment of patterns; BEDE SHEETSS MEN'S GERMAN BLANKET ROBES Hiab blue, tan, Go.ora ary navy, ativer or dark gray, oxblood, olnie There dro in ecutital x e cereale as Women’s Suits FLANNELETTE | KIMONOS yokes tna th she ith Seationed (becond Fi Fiovr.) FRESH FISH: BOSTON MARKET CODEIsH, “TERRY MULL domeatic smoke of excel. All teadin: 12 Paluens Risen 3h tn tt (Second Floor.) A Women’s Suits { Chisten Broadotots tn fhewweat mtlieary. thent-fittin ‘and some. reml-fitted double-breasted st F 19-gored cette lt 4-tnoh tAl4 Flannelette RCT A le thee LONG ISLAND FLOUNDERS.. FRESH HADDOCK ROKS, NEWPORT PONGIES—— at 8c Ib. eee ets CODFISH STKARS, FRESH BALMON & BIRAKR, LONG ISLAND Lae atl2 vic Ib, (Second Ficor,) Eresh Ovened tere, Christmas Fresh Meats ¢ a Poultry ROASTING CHICKENS AND FOW!. Dry picked and fresh Milled; Wy ese eee ey The Big China Store in the basement Bakes Turkeys .— Choles he repuiee pricot ites cut % DECORATED DINNEL Daca Bey Fs Kea | aprin Tab, LASS SER- VICE veiyeee Balad Bowls, Sucar ang. Cream whines Btlece Tes GERMAN MEKIt MUGE — 1 at, ever been offered « 49¢ to 98c 2 aera enn mcr tet nO TEE IE SALAD AND. DERRY BOWS, SR-FIRCE COLONIAL, NEWAND GLAS’ it toeee Values to s9.48 PI Aa ey a bined abide hia retin nalinialinetioad CHRISTMAS OPENING- The 14th Street Store Promptly Meets Current Financial Conditions Most Agere E look forward to an’ enormous Holiday business because we shall ask the lowest prices in Greater New York for Toys, Dolls, Books; Games, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Jewelry, Silverware, Leather Goods, Fancy Goods and Christmas Wares of every description; also the staple every-day needs of life. This announcement is.made at Mr. Henry Siegel’: S request,-and we de- Conditions are different.from what they were: a year ago, and we aré Men’s Overcoats All-Wool Oxford Cheviots, Irish Frieze, in ‘pleasing patterns. Lots of plain Blacks. Lined with. all- wool serge or satin-finished Vené- tan; hand-tallored throughout. Silk velvet collars, loose» backs, and sonié form-fitting. $9.50 (Feurth Floor.) SOLD iw & BUiTs Also entetias and policeman styles; folding boxes . DLA’ x C CAL RAINS — Engine. oar, with abtinamery yale eure so bleached Pillow of the various enda muslin pop: ‘(Cifain ’ Fieor.) WOMEN’S FURS . WOMEN'S KUN SCAKPS—Siade of Black Con tal trinmed; 3Q¢ pitow mute with « stripes; long Wide, double striped throw: ilned with satin: 9.98 V athe newest 26-inch block; oue and stripes; lined with satin down 00 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ‘ancy aweet Porto Rise cluaty CAULLELOW Rie fresh from the war 8 a reAle He te orlap and tens der: per bunch. Dect 3 for.. LOC SPINACH — ‘The beat that” grows fresh Heal the teh st well 8 6 baske ic filled No, e PARSNIPS, RROTS.” “TURNIPS, BLOOD BEEIN | AND RED On Wines and Liquors FORT Ok SHERRY nd at § fe remuilac selling pelos, jecially good va.ue; we for Dar for Dneea $1519 or CATAW- California awoet priced according c a ees st twa a Aon For rides Hones, 9OC MONOGRAM. WHIRKEY. ay the! cal’ Yon.) 42.70% | baltgalion, 75¢ 81.40; full quart both op CROW. WHISKEY S275; ball-K $1.40; fall quart bowl BANQUET WIUSKEX— Always ut 19u7l. ’ Bring ite children to-morrow. It is a great It is a dazzling picture of . Boys’ Suits or Overcoats - Double-Breasted Suits, long. Over- , in all strong, good-wearing * Lots of nice patterns; the trimmings will | ‘wear well, too. Each of these gar- ments {s positively worth ° $4.00, All sizes, 3 to 16 years” Xmas Books Everything That’s Popular at Yule- | tide, Especially for the Children. : The Xmas Book Store is on the Second Floor. You'll find it an interesting spot. 1,000 Dainty Handy Classics, Regular, 19c,, Tanglewood Tales. Dickens's Shorter’ @t Uncle Tom's © Roarlet atten tee G, A. Henty Boys’ Boke Well Printed and Strong, Handsome Cloth Binding. 43 Titles like— eo and Riven. in Freedom's Cause. 3 thourhte of an Bonnie Prince Char- of 28th. lie, True to Old Fiag. With Les. jie ‘Virgtnte. mou el Fiction, Formerly $1.08 Our Price, 300 Titles such-4s— __ Janloe Meredith. Man on the Box. My Lady Laughter, aritza, Dorothy, Vernon. Gumbler, Tews and. Shae The New Cohan Show . “The Talk of Now Yeeh.2/ ‘: mits. TO-MORROW. —— -MORROW. TO-MO! if bras tank, with pant auiitt $3.98, Snow Shovels Large site wooden Snow ‘well braced with long han- Ales and steel edges... sss R UG PATTERN COUCH COVERS - Keir henry entra lacey lua, a ae ag hed widh wh Umbrellas ‘Union Tafreta Silk, she $e end 28-inch elses. =F URNITURE CHILDRENS ADJUSTABLE HIG CHAIRS. High-braced arms, cane seats, large shelf and : foot rest. These Chatrs are of ex- cellent construc- tion and finish... Made of quartered lees, matstve claw) Justed to various) OAK PEDESTAL NSION | TABLES, nase arinch “round plete wk velour: NOTTINGHAM LACE CU EVI Lsautitul foral anit ne wyery pair dowd! neta, fast overlock stitch ed edgee; extra mires) ian sy Royal Blue colorings, Furget-Me-Not Sowers, et nd heavily mounted