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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
The Penn Bank, of Pittsburgh,
Again Closes It's Doors Up
on It's Patrons.
The Serious Illness of President Riddle
Assigned as the Cause
Thereof.
''he Arrest and Arrangement Before the
United otates Commissioner of
James D. Fish.
The Penn Bank Again Closed.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 26.-At one
O'Clock this afternoon the following
notice Was posted on the doors of the
Penn Bank. 'Owing to the serious i'll
ness of President Riddle and the inability
of the directors to consult with him, we
have deemed it best to again close the
doors OF the bank"
Signed'by Directors.
1t is said that their failure this morn
ing to make their balances good at the
Clearing House was the first cause.
President Riddle is confined to his room
at the Duquesne Club, and is threatened
with hemorrhage of the lungs.
As stated in previous dispatches, Pres
ident Riddle of the Penn Bank, just re-
closed, was seriously i'll. He has been
sick for some time and got out of sick
bed to try and save the bank from ruin.
lie was seized with a sudden pain in his
bowels about ten O'Clock this morning,
and to allay it took morphiHe. 1t seems
lie took an overdose, and doctors are now
using stomach pumps. When told how
serious his condition was, Mr.. Riddle
said; 81 don't mind dying, but / hope |
will be spared long enough to see my
bank, the pride of my life, set on its feet
again.
THE NEWS OF THE SECOND SUSPENSION
spread rapidly and created intense excite
Inent and surprise, owing to the fact that
everybody had faith in the banks ability
to pay all claims against it. The
immediate cause of the suspension
is at present unknown, and
nothing definite can be learned,
as the directors positively refuse to be in
terviewed. Large crowds have been
fiocking to the bank and the pavement in
front is filed with anxious depositors and
persons attracted through curiosity Pres
ident Riddle appeared in usual health at
ten O'Clock this morning, but half al
hour later was Frustrated with hem
morrhage of the lungs.
The crash was brought about by the
Clearing House throwing out checks to
the amount of S2Gj,000. According TO
the statement of the directors the bank
had raised 1891 200 to pay liabilities
amounting to 1918 5000. 1t is said there
were 800, 900 certified checks out which
are not included in this, and which had
to be paid. The banks which have loaned
the suspended institution funds to tide
them over are amply secured.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
House.

Mr.. Rosecrans (of Cal offered reSo-
| luton authorizing the Military Commit
! tee to investigate the plans Of manage
ment and working of the National Homes
for disabled volunteers. Adopted.
Mr.. Dibrell (of Tenn reported back
the agricultural appropriation bill, rec
| ommending that the House nOn-cOnc ur
| in the Senate amendments. Adopted
Bills were introduced for reference:
BY Mr.. Herbert (of Ala), Reducing
internal taxation by aboishing license
taxes on dealers in tobacco.
By Mr. Hewett (of New York., Amend
ing the act authorizing the formation Of
National Banking Associations. The bill
forbids the President, Cashier, Teller or
other officer of a bank procuring any loan
from the bank. In case Of any loss &C.
curing to bank from such loan made in
violation of the act the officer guilty
shall be deemed guilty of embezzlement
and punished on conviction by impnson-
nent for not less than one year nor more
than five years and a fine equal To the
amount embezzled.
BY Mr.. Jordan TO develop the re-
sources OF Alaska aud open overland
communication herewith.
BY Mr.. Money: Granting pensions TO
all honorably discharged soldiers OF the
rebellion when they reach the age of
forty-tive.
About seventy-fve bills were intro
duced. On motion of Mr. Steele (of
Indiana), the Senate substitute for the
House bill providing for the muster and
pay Of certain officers and men Of the VOL
unteer forces was adopted, The bill
gives rank and pay from date of commits
sion and service without regard to date
Of muster.
Under the rules this is District of CO.
lumbia day, but Mr. Turner, (of Georgia.,
called up the Wallace kinley case a. u
question of privilege, addressing the
House in support of the majority report
giving Wallace the seat.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27

1t Is expected that vote will be
reached on the Wallace Nc Kinley case to.
morrow. 1t is understood that Robert.
son, Mills and Hurd, Democrats, are to
speak for Mckinley. The general belief,
however, is that he will be unseated. II
is expected that about fifteen Democrats
will vote for him, but not enough to pre-.
vent the majority unseating him.
Mclean to-day appeared before the
House Elections Committee, asking TIA,
1t act upon his memorial for re count Of
The ballots. The matter was informally
disc ussed by the committee, and Baally
referred to the subcommittee in charge
OF the Mclean case, of which Converse II
chairman. No action has been taken a.
yet by the subcommittee.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
TERRIBLE ENPLOSfO
OF Three Boilers in a Planning Mill at
Dubuque, Ia.-Eive Lives Lost.

DUBUQUE, IA, May 2G.--Last Saturday
afternoon an appalling calamity occurred
at Carr, Ryder & Wheeler's plan
ing mill. The three large boilers in
the engine-room eXpoded at that hour,
with terrible loss of life and great
damage TO surrounding property. The
report was heard all over the city, and
the buildings surrounding the mill were
shaken by the violent conclusion. The
employees rushed in every direction, while
in the neighboring machine shops and
factories the greatest excitement pre-
vailed. Those who were near the mill
at the time and who witnessed the ex-
ploSion, say the air for blocks around was
filled with debris, consisting OF heavy
rocks, timbers and portions OF the boil
ers.
At the same time the debris caught
fire, adding manifold terror to the situa-
ton. Men, women aud children rushed
TO and fro, scarcely knowing what had
occurred, and amidst the shower Of
debris were seeking shelter under every
available cover. At this moment fire
alarm was sounded, bringing out the en-
tire fire department.
After the flames and smoke had some
what subsidized the employees of the mill,
| together with those Of the surrounding
mills, instituted search for those sup
| posed to be under the ruins.
| The discovery and removal Of the dead
was very affecting scene. First found
was the body Of engineer Milo NJ. Mellon;
next found was Michael Mclaughlin, the
second fireman; then Fritz Villdangcr,
the first fireman.
Probably the saddest sight OF it all was
the discovery Of two little children be-
longing to Charles May, adjoining the en-
CINE room. double brick house which
stood near the engine. room was shattered
to pieces, mortaIly wounding the occu-
pants, though they are still alive. The
occupants consisted of two little children,
one old lady and three others. Adjoining
this house was yard, In which were play
Ing three little children named May. They
were killed outright and terribly scalded.
While the large crowd was at work re-
moving the debris, the injured were being
cared for by women, physicians, etc.
Mrs. Margaret walters, while pumping
water in her yard, about 400 yards from
the explosion, was struck with flying
brick and escaping steam She was
badly burned and received Il deep cut in
the head, from which it is feared she
cannot recover. Mrs. Albert Walters
with three children, was seated in heI
house near by, and though the house was
badly demolished, they escaped with
severe bruises and burns A young lady
, named Miss Lear, in the second story Of
. the same building, had a leg broken anc
, WAS otherwise badly bruised. Mr.. Adam
Turget, aged sixty-tive years, was stand
ing near the engine-room, but mir
aculOusly escaped with severe injnries
lie will recover. A large fire brick struck
Q Mrs. Vogles, who was on the porch o
;. her house near by, on the shoulder, dis
/. locating it and breaking her arm.
, The loss TO property is $1,000; fun
insured in the Hartford Insurance Com
A nan
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
WAS IT y BARGAIN.
That Secured Stanley Matthew'S APP
pointment to the Supreme Bench.

That Secured Stanley Matthew'S APP
pointment to the Supreme Bench.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 2G.-Several
weeks ago Ex-senator Thomas c. Platt
made statement to a Washington gem
tleman of what he would be willing to
testify before a properly organized in
yeStlgating committee concerning Stanley
Matthews appointment to the Supreme
Court. He gave an interesting story of a
meeting in his law Office in 1880 where
$500, 900 was subscribed toward CARRYING
Indiana, conditioned upon written
agreement given by Garfield that If he
was elected he would appoint Stanley
Matthews Justice of the Supreme Court.
This agreement was held by Whitelaw
Reid, and copy was given to Mr.. Platt.
1t is said that Mr.. Platt is now willing to
give up the copy Of this agreement, and
tell the story connected with it..
Mr. Springer at one time thought
he might be able to develop the
fact IN this case, but the resolution
under which he is working gives him NO
authority, and majority Of the com.
mittee, it Is understood, are opposed To
asking for an extension of the powers
Now 1t is understood there is movement
upon the Senate side looking toward AZ
investigation of this subject. The sub
ject will come up probably after the JUNE
Convention.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
Those Awful Star-Route LAWYERS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 26.-Mr Ker,
one OF the counsel in the Star-route trials,
was examined by the Committee on Ex-
penditures in the Department Of Justic e
to-day. The most important point of his
testimony was statement TO the effect
that pending the first trial Merrick came
from conference with Bliss very angry
and exclaimed to witness: "What do YOU
suppose Bliss proposed to me;" Ker
couldn't imagine, "Why," said Merrick,
she wants me to let Dorsey off" "Oh,''
said Ker, che didn't mean that in q
proper sense" eyes, he did" retorted
Merrick.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
FORTY-EIGHTu CONGRESS.
Senate.

WAsnINGTON, d. c., May 2G.-Mr, In
gals reported favorably from the Com
mittee on Judiciary, with amendment
the Joint resolution proposing an amend,
ment to the Constitution changing the
terms of Office of President and Vice.
President.
Mr.. lIoar moved to concur in the
House amendment to the bill extending
the duration of the Court of Alabama
Claims, Messrs. Bayard and Garland OPP
posing the motion. 1t was finally agreed
TO, 20 to ~.
Mr. Plumb reported fayorably with
earned lands granted the Atlantic 4 Pa
ci1c Railroad.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
A Bootless Burglary.

BooNvILLE, Mo-, May 2G.--John Thro,
lumber man Of this city, had his safe
blown open this morning about three
O'Clock The craftsman flied the lock
with powder and covered it with Old
coats and blankets. The first door was
blown about five feet away, but they
could not get the second door open. The
safe contained valuable papers but only
about $75 in money. No clue.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
FROM WASHINGTON.
South American Independence.

WASHINGTON CITY, d. c., May o.
The Seyenty-fourth Anniversary of the
South American Republic will be cele-
brated by al entertainment at the lega-
ton Of the Argentine Confederation this
evening, the 2Gth of May, 1910 being the
date when the Argentines refused longer
adherence to Joseph BOnaparte and set
up an independent Government of their
own. During the six years following
they threw off the Spanish Dominion.
The present Minister to the United States,
Senior Dominique, Is very popular men,
Der Of the Diplomatic Corps.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27

A distinguished party left Washington
at noon for Annapolis. 1t included the
President of the Senate and the Speaker
of the House, members OF the Senate and
the House Committee on Nav. Affairs
and Appropriations, Admiral Porter,
Licutenant-G General Sheridan, the Minis
tiers of England, Russia, Germany and
France, and the Maryland members OF
Congress.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-05-27
The Daily Bulletin.
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS
Additional locals on third page.


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at the residence OF IL. il. CAndee'
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co.
Mrs. r. NJ Stockne'h came up from
Hot Springs yeaterlAy and VIII make hef
home with US again Tor a Iil'Ie "hIIe' ohe
was accompanied by Miss Clara Schwartz.
Stove wood and kindling for sale
cheap, at c. B. & B. Factory. 2t
A meeting will be held in Temperance
Hall to-day at 3 o'clock. which is day set
apart for prayer. An interesting pro-
gramme will be observed, and all are cor
daily invited,
Ice, wood and kindlng, at City Brew
ery. Jacob Klee. If
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
AFFAIRS OF THE MARINE BANK.

The doors of the Marine Bank continued
closed yesterday, and the iron blinds remained drawn
Bank Examiner Serbia spent the greater part OF the
day looking into the affairs of the Second National Bank.
am passers-by interested in later failures stopped In
front of the Marine Bank long enough to learn II any new
bulletins had been posted Walter s. Johnston one OF
the directors of the Bank OF the Republic who has been
appointed receiver OF the Marine Bank. visited tho
building in the morning and in the afternoon. and about
4 o'clock informed Director James W EiweIl that no
would lock up the books safes and vaults and take the
KEYS with him. He said that he should begin making an
investigation to-day, but would probably not progress
far until he should receive copy OF Examiner scrba's
report and further instructions from Washington.
The directors OF the bank expressed much interest In
forthcoming confession that promised by Ferd-
nand Ward and they felt certain that II he should
make clean breast OF everything he would ineulpae
Others besides himself IL is assumed that All who
shared with him in the speculatons In which he was
engaged, equally liable. 90
Ambrose SNOW vioe-president Of the bank. has with
drawn from the shipping firm OF snow Burgess which
does large foreign business The bank had been de-
postory OF the rn he said and he did not wish the firm
10 become entanglcd any of the complications OF the
banks affairs especially II the Government should con
cude 10 take action against the directors OIef snip
ping people said that his action was unnecessary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
TIE PHENIX BANK SOUND.

EUMORs THAT IT WAS IL TROUBLE WITHOUT
FOUNDATION.
When the suspension of Hatch IL Foote was an-
nounccd il was coupled with the assertion that the
failure was caused by the refusal Of the Phenix
National Bank to certify the checks of the firm.
The inference was at once drawn that the bank was
in trouble Within five minutes the rumOr was
widely circulated that the bank had closed
its doors. large crowd soon gathered
in front of the bank. partly block
aiding Wall-st. for half a block or more The bank
is in the rear of the building. being had to 1t
through a long passageway. This was nearly
blocked up. President Dutilh came 10 the front
entrance of the building and raising his hand IN
formed those within sound Of hisvoice that the bank
was perfectly sound and able and willing to
pay all depositOrs This announcement was
greeted with a loud cheer.
Nevertheless until the close Of business hours the
crowd fingered in front of the bank waiting for
developments. There rather more than the
usual number of callers with checks. The telers
were kept busy, but at no time was there any
thing that approached run Oh the bank.
President Dutilh, who seen soon after
3 O'Clock by TRIBUNE reporter, said
The bank Is in good condition. cannot ina CINE how
fis absurd rnOr of being IN dculilcs arose,
les II wac the announcement that had refused 10
tify for Hatch x FoOte. II 10 me that the
FOOte withdrew their account on saturday LAST This
was owing ~ the action OF our olrectOis III order
ing that certhcatiOns be made unless the cash or
securities were on hand TO meet The amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
SUSPENSIONS or FIRMS.
NELSON ROBINSON & co. GO UNDER.

NELSON ROBINSON ~ co. GO UNDER.
ITS CONNECTION WITH MR.. sENEY AND HIS OPER-
ATGoYs-No ASSIGNMENT TO BE MADE.
There were few persons to whom the announce
ment of the suspension of Nelson Robinson IL Co.
was not totally unexpected. The large business
done in the past by the firm apd the general belief
that if had made fortune within four or five years
had built up confidence in its solvency,i even
among those who have been fearful of the recent
whispers of trouble in the Metropolitan Bank.
The firm has been in existence for about
seven years It is composed of Nelson
Robinson. Robert Seney and George l. Seney. jr.
The first two partners are members Of the Stock
Exchange. 1t is impossible 10 form any estimate
of the liabilities of the house, but they are not
believed to be heavy. Its relations with the Seney
interest are not fully knoyn and much depends
upou their character and extent in de tenDnng the
extent of the failure. The firm is not believed to
he largely indebted on Stock Exchange accounts,
and almost the only business done under the rule
for its creditors was in East Tennessee Virginia
and Georgia bonds at prices from 5Sl2 to 81. Sir.
Robinson said to a TRIBUNE reporter:
There i, little FOR DO say except that there were
more draft uuOn Us than could meet AZ once and we
were compelled 10 suspend. am confident 10 Will be
srIsncnson OF only a few day. have made assign
mem and will not make any, think can arrange my
affairs sat. factOnly myself can give no ldea OF my
iahiiifies ana assets; don't know myself how stand.
u inink YOU viii find. however that we
are 1small potatoes" in this matter Our
obIgaons ON the stock Exchange small and can
moi Estimate what outside Liabilities we have because we
are mixed up in different railroad matters No cannol
~ Iybst these are There IL ground for surprising
that we were important enough to carry down the Aeo
YonT failure was probably due to its suspensioni
No will not say that. In fact, can't say anything
about the matter.
HOW TIE FIRM PEosPERED.
When Nelson Robinson Il Co. began business
they speedily obtained recognition because Of then
relations with President Seney, who then stood
high as a prosperous bank officer aud shrowd III
weston in railroad property. Other houses were
anxious TO do business for them, and large OUTSIDE
custom was secured. The concerns suspension wat
the more surprise from the general belief that th'
losses from the decline in the Seney securities III th
last year or two had fallen upon the public anC
were not carried by the insiders. Airs Robinson
married a daughter of President Seney, ant
lives on q handsome place at BernardsvllIe
near Summit, n. j.. whore Mr. Seney has nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
THE BEST THREE NILES RECORD BEATEN

BLosSDURG, Penn, May 14.-T. {. Herbert
Of Coyugton. KY failed to appear at the champion ten
niles running race FOR 1900 between him aud william
steele the champion. The latter ran alone against mo
record beating me besl American three miles record
time Is minutes, IL seconds. William T. laldlas, oI
WORK, authorizes the payment o. the SiVVo s'Ao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
~ rlfTS IN NEWARK.

The Ultia Marine Blue works OF Heller
Merz IN nambu Oh place. Newark. were party -,
by Dire last evening. II il the only m h,vt
tie kind IA the United States A"' "N "
- nt,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
ACTION OF THE CLEARING HOUSE.

THE ISSUE OF LOAN CERTIFICATES AUTHORIZED
SOLVENT BANKS TO BE FULLY SUSTAINED.
Prompt action was taken by the Associated Banks
in the Clearing House to place themselves in po-
sition of security , and TO allay the
panicky feeling in the Street. Recourse was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
n,y,rer,p,ycs OF cHARLRs DELANEY

Charles Delaney, age thirty, superintendent
Of the wooen department in the store OF ran'menn'
Raucv A. Co. in Broadway, has been missing sno ss
Nodv when h. LEFT the store with )a hs coat Anu ae'
10 20 10 the factory In peari-s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-15
THE RANK or THE REPUBLIC STRONG.


George I. Simpson, of the suspended banking
firm of Donuel Lawson & Simpson. is one Of the
directors of the National Bank Of the Republic
Customers of the suspended firm were aware that
it had been doing business both with the Metropol
itan National and with tire National Bank of the
Republic immediately after the announcement of
the Metropolitan's misfortune and that OF the firm
of Donnell, Lawson & Simpson, 'rumors became
prevalent that the National Bank of
the Republic must also close its doors
There was not however, enough of belief in the
stores to cause any great run on the concern, al
though a steady line of men and boys approached
the paving teller's desk all day long.
Vicc-president Orson Adams, who was actively
experimenting the work at this desk, said to q
IRIBUNE reporter in the afternoon:
The bank II sound a dollar There is for
any anxiety about DOnnell Lawson simpson had
loan account, but 1t Is secured with coaieras
worth three times the amount borrowed.
After banking hours John J. Knox the new pres-
dent of the bank. said There is absolutely no
trouble here. We are strnog, and able to pay every
thing, 10 meet every demand