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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
STATE NATIONAL BANK
at Fort Worth, in the State Of Texas, at the close
Of business, February %, 1890.

REElURrEG
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
CREDITED WITH SIX MURDERS.
THE TERRIBLE ACCUSATION LAID
AGAINST A MISSOURI CRIMINAL

Charged With killing His Wifi nnd Burning
the Body-He Puts Arsenic In GrIddle
Cakes and Feeds it TO Farmer and Then
Mnrries the widow-Robbing His Second
Wife's Gruvc.
ASHLAND, May 21.-Six murders are
laid at the door Of Jean Paul Soquet, who,
after long trial in Winnebago county, has
just been convicted of the murder of his sec
ond wife. Three of the persons whose sud-
den and mysterious deaths were laid at
Soquet's door were his wives. The first
crime with which he is charged is killing
his little son by hurling him down flight
of stairs with the avowed intention OF taking
his life. The child's mother caught up her
boy as he lay bleeding and mangled and
started for the priests house, but the little
lad died in her arms ere she reached her
destination. This wife soon followed her
son, having, it is said. been put out of the
way for Mrs. Soquet No. 2.
On an adjoining farm lived a family
named Mansart. The husband died sud-
denly, and when his body was exhumed
arsenic was found in his stomach. Two
weeks afterward Mrs. Soquet died with the
identical symptoms, but on the grave being
opened. the body had disappeared. In the
meantime Soquet and Mrs. Mansart were
married but could not agree, and began
proceedings for divorce, during
which she disclosed many of her
husbands secrets. She charged him
with having murdered Mansart by mixing
arsenic with some griddle cakes. A divorce
seemed so probable that on the evening of
December 81, 1886, he went, revolver in
hand. to Mrs. MansartSoquet's home.
From that day not a trace has been seen Of
the woman, although letter has been re-
ceived purporting to come from her stating
that she was alive. Neighbors allege that
they heard shrieks in the house. Signs
of struggle and blood were found in the
house, and the track of a hand sled led
from her house to his. The little grand
children of Soquet say: "Grandpa baked
two whole nights in the oven, but he didn't
bake any bread" The statement of the
children can lead to but one horrible conclu-
sion.
That Soquet robbed his second wite's
grave and reburied her on his farm is salts
factorily established by circumstantial evil
dence. One of his sons while ploughing
turned up a woman's arm. On the finger
he was norriSed to discover gold band
that he. recognised as his mothers wedding
ring. The frightened son fled, and never
having been seen in this section of the
country since, his death is also attributed to
Soouet, although this cannot be substan-
tiaGed. In 1887 Soquet was arrested on
charge of numbering his second wife IA
wears before. He was found guilty and
sentenced to State prison for lie. After
serving q while a new trail was granted him,
and it was taken from Brown county to
Winnebago on change of venue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
TODAY AT 9 A. NJ.
ONE OF THE GREATEST BANKRUPT
AssIGNEE's CLOTHING SALES

That Has Ever Taken Place In Pittsburg
Commences at SAG Wood Street.
Great failure of large wholesale clothing
house, stock to be sold at retail by order of
the court. In consequence of this reat fail
ure the building SAG Wood street, one door
from Sixth avenue, opposite new Bank of
Commerce building, Pittsburg, Pa, has been
rented expressly for this great bankrupt
clothing sale. The building has been closed
for the past week to take an Inventory of the
stock and arrange for a great bankrupt SALE
The entire building will be opened again,
and this great bankrupt sale will commence
to-day and continue for a thort time only.
Everything will be sold at retail, without re-
serve, at 35c on the dollar of actual manu-
facturers' cost as ordered by the court. The
stock consists OF part of 81, 900, 900 worth of
high grade clothing for men, boys and
children's wear. This is the first time a sale
of this kind has ever taken place at Pitts
burg, and chance for such bargains will
never occur again. This tremendous bank
rupt sale will commence to-day.
Cut this out and bring it with you, and
ask for the following mentioned articles,
and remember this great sale will last for a
short time only: A splen did suit OF mems
clothes for So SO; this suit is we'll made, all
to match, latest style, and really worth S13.
Mems tweed cashmere spring suits that are
sold in any regular clothing store in Pitts
burg for SIS or SIC, are sold here at 81 60.
English diagonal dress suits, worth S25, sold
here at Sc 90. Elegant Prince Albert worth
S45, sold here at S11 so. Mems trousers,
worth S., sold here at 81 60. Mems fancy
stripe dress pants, worth 81 so, sold here at
81 so. Youths nobby suits, worth $40, sold
here at S3 so. Genuine Scotch cheviot suits,
worth $40, sold here at IS 70. Foreign
wide vale worsted dress suits, worth S3S,
sold here at S12 so. A full line OF hats,
including Fedora styles, in the latest shades,
at SO cents. 5000 dandy umbrellas at 30
cents, worth three times the money, and
many other bargains that cannot be men,
toned here. A chance for such wonderful
bargains occurs only once in lifetime.
Remember the address, 546 Wood street, one
door from Sixth avenue, opposite new Bank
OF Commerce building, Pittsburg, Pa.
During the great sale of clothing the
salesroom will remain open until at night
and Saturday until II P. NJ.
RICHARD MALTBY, ESQ.,, Assignee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
TIE REPUBLICAN POLICY
UPON SILVER COINAGE DISCUSSED IN
THE SENATE.

DIstin Euished Members Disagree TO the
Meaning of the PIntfOrm-Two Persons
Claim the Honor of Drafting the Plank
In Question.
wAsHNGToS, May 21.-The silver bill
was again taken up to-day, and Mr.. Stewart
proceeded to address the Senate. He argued
hat the demonstration of silver had de-
pressed prices of commodities from 30 to 40
per cent, and its reconciliation would pro-
duce good times again. The object of the
silver men was to furnish more money and
stop contraction; to relieve the debtor and
producer and TO preserve TO the people their
rights of property and liberty.
The friends OF silver had been misunder-
stood. They had been represented as silver
barons, desiring to unload their product on
the Government. If silver was not needed
as mone the sooner that fact was known
the better, because the supply of silver on
hand for other purposes was sufficient for
80 years. The Republican party had incor-
porated in its national platform a declara-
tion in favor of both gold and silver, and
condemning the policy of the Democratic
administration in its efforts TO demonetize
silver. What was the meaning of that
declaration?
THE SILVER PLANK.
II meant (f it meant anything) thai TIE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
A THRILLING ENCOUNTER.
A New ship Nearly Wrecked In Mid Ocean
by an Iceberg.

by an Iceberg.
NEW YORK, May 21.-One of the crystal
apparitions that have been familiar to the
high latitude navigators for the last six
months came pretty near wrecking the brand
new oil steamship Beacon Light early Thurs
dav morning. She arrived here on Monday
night with her starboard bow battered, her
forecastle head crushed in, and water gush-
ing through broken places in her steel hull.
The Beacon Lights left Newcaste-on-
TYNE fresh from the hands of her builders,
Sir William Armstrong & Co., on May 8,
with several thousand tons of water ballast
in her oil tanks. Last Wednesday about
midnight the lookout sighted light. The
captain and the mate peered into the gloom
and saw what at first seemed to be, the mate
says, huge white cloud rolling down upon
the ship. That it was something else be-
came quickly apparent when the lookout
deserted his post and ran aft as fast as his
legs could carry him. The captain at a
second glance knew that if he did not
quickly alter his course he would run head
on into towering berg nearly as big above
the surface of the sea as the New York Post
Office, and with submerged foundation Of
about 600 feet.
The mate vividly recalls the outlines of
the monster. 1t was floating broadside in q
northeasterly direction, and the Beacon
Light was steering nearly southwest. The
Beacon Light would have hit the
berg about in the center but for the light
ming work of her cool commander. AS
it was, she struck the southeasterly end
a glancing blow just under the cornice of
ice, which was loosened by the shock
and fell with the roar of an avalanche into
the sea and on the starboard side of the
forecastle head of the steamship Fifty tons
of ice struck the forecastle head, crushed
big hole in the deck forward, tore down the
iron rail, and smashed and twisted dozen
steel plates at the starboard bow. Big
blocks of ice that had fallen into the sea and
sank deep under the momentum of the de-
scent from the top of the berg came rushing
to the surface again and struck the bottom
of the ship with such force that she was
lifted ten feet. Her fremen and engineers
ran on deck in panic of fright The ship
was forced on her beam ends by the weight
OF ice on her starboard side and the uplifting
power of the ice under her. She backed
away from the berg and quickly righted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22

Republican party would make no discrimi-
nation between gold and silver, and would
receive given quantity OF silver In ex-
change for corn on the same terms as it re-
ceiyed gold. The bill recommended by the
Secretary of the Treasury, and supported by
Senators Sherman and Dolph, was a cunning
device to stop the present coinage of TWO
millions n month in silver under the Bland
bill. 1t was cutie fish trick, blackening
the water so as to escape observation.
In conclusion he said that there was no
middle ground in the contest between usury
and Justice. The demonetization of silver
was a crime against civilization, and nothing
but the full restoration of that metal to the
place which it occupied before the crime
was committed could redress the wrong or
redeem the pledge of the Republican party.
Mr.. Eustis asked Mr.. Stewart whether his
Interpretation of the silver plank in the Re-
publican party platform (that it meant free
coinage of silver) was the recognized inter-
probation OF the party. Mr.. Stewart re-
piled that it could have no other interpreta-
ton, and he added that he himself had
drawn that plank.
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Mr.. Farwell--I was q member of the Com
mittee on Resolutions at the last National
Republican Convention, and desire to ex-
press my dissent to the opinion given by the
Sentor from Nevada. No such interpreta-
ton was considered by that committee.
Mr.. Stewart-What does it mean?
Mr.. Farwell-That the party was in favor
of silver money at the market price of sill
ver L drew the resolution, as the Senator
well knows; and it was perfectly honest and
fair. 1t meant that the Government should
buy silver and coin it, at the rate at which
it should cost the Government.
Mr.. Stewart-That is a mere quibble.
Mr.. Wilson, OF Iowa, gave notice of an
which he would offer, providing
that the treasury notes to be issued for silver
shall be legal tender for all private debts
within the United States. Mr.. Farweil
also gave notice of an amendment providing
that the certificates shall be receivable for
customs, taxes and public debts, and shall
be legol tender for all public and private
1ehTs
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
GREAT PURCHASE.

Three WELL 4 uown Clothing Firms Unload
Their Combined Stocks for Cash-The
p. c. C. C. the Purchasers.
Several days ago our buyers'got wind of a
big clothing deal which was to take place.
1t was no more nor less than the immediate
sale for cash of $500, 900 worth of fine cloth
ing. Of course they took advantage of it
and bought most of the mems fine suits
offered, at about 33% cents on the dollar
The goods are now marked and placed for
sale at our big store. and we are offering the
most unheard of bargains. Mems fine suits,
which cost S25 to make, will be sold for
S8 80; Prince Albert coats and vests. worth
S35, at S12; boys suits, sizes IA to 19, worth
$40, marked to sell for s.; mems fine
diagonal cutaway suits at $40, and many
more bargains we have not the space to
mention. Call and see them.
P. C. G. G.
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opposite the
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
SORRY TO LOSE HIM.
Colonel CaDnday Formally Tenders Hi
Resisuat tiou ms Sergeant at Arms.

Colonel Canndny Formally Tenders His
Resignation as Sergeant at Arms.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-Sergeant at
Arms Canaday befote offering his resigna-
ton received letter signed by majority
of the Republican Senators, which, after
saying that they had heard he contemplated
resigning by June /, continues: "Appre-
ciating your efficiency as executive officer of
the Senate, and the admirable manner in
which the business of your Office
has been conducted, this information
comes to us with much regret. In view of
sthe complications which NAV arise in the
choice of your successor, and that the Senate
may have time to make careful selection,
if you have fully decided to tender your
resignation we ask that you make it to take
effect not earlier than July ]"
A large number OF the remaining Senators,
both Republicans and Democrats, wrote
personal letters of strong Endorsement of
Colonel Canaday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
Fine Trousers.

We begin every day with
new zest in selling these
styles.
Why shouldn't we7
The ranks of the best
dressed men in the city are
gaining in numbers every day,
and the cruciai,test OF style is
Wanamaker's S. 50 Trousers.
"Where did you get them7"
says friend to friend. cat
Wanamaker's," he replies.
$50 did l." returns the ques-
toner.
1t is from your generous
getting of such styles that we
draw fresh courage. Nor are
you doing aughr but the
wisest thing possible to-day
in trade.
These styles and price are
pre-eminent!
1t took a close cut of our
profit to make price what it is.
Look at what has come of
it! The natural result!
Hundreds and hundreds rang
ing themselves on Wana-
makers side as their firm
friends, saving money by it
and getting the best styles
going.
Expectable, isn't it2
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SUMMER! /!

Light, well-ftting Underwear is
not only essential to comfort but
health at this season Of the year.
It is now time to discard the heavy
underwear you've been accus-
toned to, and the question arises
where canI get it best and cheap
est" The question will never
arise again to those who favor us
with their orders this season. In
no other establishment in the two
cities will such a full line Of Gents
Furnishings be found. You'll be
disappointed in our prices-they're
not as high by a good deal as
you've been paying for exactly the
same makes Of goods. We want
men-young and old, to visit this de-
partment and make themselves at
home. See what we have got and
you'll conclude it is true economy
to purchase at our counters.
Thin Balbriggan Underwear. 35. s71l. 45, Soc.
Real French Balbriggan Underwear, 6211S, 75c,
81.
Fine Striped Balbriggan Underwear, 50c up.
Real Lisle Underwear, 81 so worth 81 so,
DIR. Warmers Health Underwear, 81 so worth
So.
Full line of Boys Underwear, Balbriggan,
Gauze. etc.
Boys Blouses, Soc to ST.
Balbriggan Socks, regular made, l211S 15 1s
25c.
British Fancy Striped Socks. Is. Is. 25, &c.
Guaranteed fast black Balbriggan Socks. Csc.
Full lines of Jean and Balbriggan Drawers
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
Low Prices, Easy Terms

At Hamilton's Music House, 81 Fifth ave-
nue.. We believe in quick sales and small
profits; thus our business is continually in
creasing. We allow no stock to accumu-
late. Give us (the leaders of the musical
trade) call before you purchase and you
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
EAST END SLOUGHs.

A Circus Wagon Has n Hnrd Time Getting
Out of Mud Hole. -.> zns ,4~
One of the heavy laden Forepaugh circus
wagons sank into a deep mud hole on the
road leading to the show grounds yesterday.
and colud not be moved out of its position.
Sixteen horses and two elephants were
hitched to the wagon, but the truck was
stuck in country road ditch and wouldn't
bulge. Finally the load was thrown off
the wagon and then the teams managed to
drag it out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
Outside of New York.

E. P. Roberts & Sons new art annex
will open on Thursday, May %. 1t is said
the elaborate decoration of their room and
the rich display of statuary, pottery, cut
glass and bric-a-brac will surpass anything
of the kind ever attempted outside Of New
York TT
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
VISITING CONFEDERATE GRAVES.
Pan-American Delesates mt the Tombs o
Leo and jackson.

Leo and jackson.
LEXINGTON, VA, May 21.-The delega-
tion of the Pan-American Congress reached
here from the Natural Bridge in carriages
at noon to-day. The party visited the grave
of Stonewall jackson, and afterward the
mausoleum of General Lee.
One OF the delegates said that he had
reached one of the greatest desires OF his
visit, which was to pay his respects to the
memory of the two great Confederate Gen
erals. whom he and his people greatly re-
spected
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-22
No Lake Erie Extension.

NEW YORK, May 21.-The reported
building of an extension of the Wheeling
and Lake Erie from Preston to Cleveland,
O., Is officially denied. No further extern
sion Is contemplated.