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MAKES ON BANK (By United Press Leased Wire) ASTORIA. June can't go into the bank for another half hour the words which greeted early morning depositors who attempted run the gauntlet of strong guard of national guardsmen ground the First National bank this morning. even reported that Gordon. president of the bank. had hard time proving to the soldiers that he right to get into his own bank. Meanwhile all employes of the bank had stopped their regular work help $80,000 in cash. the payroll of the Oregon troops. which will be paid the men by the quar termaster this afternoon. starting at and lasting probably until Major Joseph V. Schur. camp quartermaster and disbursing officer, charge the payment and stated that distribution will be handled follows Captain M. Walker will pay the 162nd infantry. Lieutenant B. will pay the 249th coast artillery. Major H. W. Smith will pay the 218 field artillery and Major Schur will handle the 186th in fantry and the various headquarters units. Individual cash payments are to each man he files past the pay table signs receipt Yesterday afternoon colorful military tournament field day was witnessed by large group of visitors as the four regiments competed with one another. The 162nd infantry after close struggle for points The 186th infantry second with 82nd brigade headquarters third.