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NASHVILLE BANK WEATHERS PANIC Checks Presented to Tennessee Hermitage National Bank Paid Promptly NASHVILLE Tenn., Nov. Checks presented today by an everchanging line of demand and savings depositors in the Tennessee-Hermitage National Bank, following the closing of three banks in Tennessee within week, were honored in every instances. The bank closed for the day at 2 p. m., as required by clearing house rules and will open as usual tomorrow morning at o'clock, according to E. A. Lindsey, president. Mr. Lindsey announced today that the institution was prepared to remain open longer than regular hours but the rules were not suspended. At 2 o'clock line of persons extended about 100 feet from the bank's door. There was no disorder and the crowd dispersed quietly after the closing hour. Mr. Lindsey said he was unable tonight to estimate the amount of Charles C. Gilbert. a director, reported that negro who had drawn out his account was held up and robbed a short time later. woman also was reported to have lost $150 shortly after withdrawing. financial affairs continued to hold the spotlight today. A federal Lee Douglas, took over the affairs of Caldwell and Company, nationally-known banking house, and the superintendent of banks assumed charge of the Liberty Bank and Trust Company, state institution whose directors last night ordered liquidation. With funds of the state estimated by officials to total around $5,500.000 on deposit in the three closed banks, the Chemical Bank and Trust Company. of New York, the state's fiscal agent, wired Gov. Henry H. Horton an offer to place $5,000,000 credit at the state's disposal. Gov. Horton said he would not decided on the offer until after a meeting tomorrow of the funding board The Bank of Tennessee, fiscal agent and subsidiary of Caldwell and Company, went into receivership last Friday. Tuesday night the closing was announced of the Holston-Union National Bank of Knoxville, and last night the Liberty Bank and Trust Company here announced its decision to close. At Lenoir City today. M. J. Goodwin. state representative-elec issued statement advocating "a through and sweeping investigation of the f1nancial conditions of some of our state favored banks. The committee of bankers. handi- to assure crispness (Using leftovers) 2 cups chopped cooked ham cup stale bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt teaspoons paprika 2 tablespoons finely chopped ce- 4 tablespoon finely chopped onion tablespoon shopped parsley egg cup milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted Mix ingredients. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake 30 minutes Unmold carefully. Serve warm, cut in ½ inch slices. Date Pudding. 2eggs 4 tablespoons flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon vanilla 1-8 teaspoon salt cup chopped dates ½ cup broken nuts 2-3 cup sugar. Beat eggs and add other ingredients. Mix well Pour into greased pan. Set in pan of hot water. bake 25 minutes in moderate oven. Un. mold and cut in squares or crumble up and serve in glass cups.
