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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
HEAVY LOSS OF A BANK.
Defalcation of $500, 600 Found in a New
York Concern,

Defalcation of $500, 900 Found in a New
York Concern.
New YORK, April 2S.-National Bank
Examiner Hepburn was closeted with
the officers of the Ninth National Bank.
and a committee from the clearing
house, during the evening, Investigate
ing report that the bank had lost
100000 through embezzlement by ex-
President Hill. The following state
ment was made at late hour by Mr..
Hepburn:
An examination of the Ninth National
Bank reveals q detalcati0n of 100000
chargeable to its former president. While
the loss is serious, it does not impair the
banks solvency nor its ability t, take care
or It's customers. Its assets, besides the loss
mentioned. are of good character; its dis
counts OfeXceptionally good character. The
bank has owned for period of fifteen years
elghty-tlve acres of land in the Twenty
third and Twenty-fourth wards of this
city. AS national banks are not allowed
to own real estate for other than banking
purposes, and when taken for debt not
longer than five years, this real estate was
charged Off, and has not appeared i'll the
assets OF the bank Tor many years, during
which period it has largely apprecl-
ated in value. That IS now restored
at valuation of 100000. and
competent appraisers value it much high
er. A S evidence that the bank valuation is
fully warranted and within the limits. the
directors have executed an agreement to
take the property at said valuation. This
bank has been unfortunate, but 1t is per-
fcctly sound, and is entitled to and should
receive the support of its depositOrs and the
public.
The clearinghouse committee made
the following report at the same time:
An examination made by the national
bank examiner, A. B. Hepburn, of the re-
sources and liabilities of the Ninth Ma
tiOnal Bank shows that a loss of about
100000 has been caused by misappropria-
ton of its funds by its late president, eX-
tending over a period Of several years.
We have examined the assets and have
compared them with the statement Of the
examiner, and we find the capital of the
bank is unimpaired, and we believe it to
be worthy of the confidence of depoSitorS
and the public.
The bank was organized in 1864 with
ST 100000 capital. This was reduced
four years ago to 100000. The late
president referred to was John T. Hill,
who died March last, of consum ption,
aged 50 years. 1t was only q few days
ago the directors suspected anything
wrong and began an examination of
the accounts, revealing this loss, which
a further examination by Bank Elk
aminer Hepburn and a clearing house
committee fully confirmed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
OUTBREAK FLORENCE.
Troops Dispense a Crowd that is Incen-
diary i'll Action.

FLORENCE, May IA crowd composed
of about 1000 workingmen met this
afternoon on the Piazza Savanarola.
The police and military authorities,
in anticipation of disturbance, have
occupied the piazza and the neighbour
hood with strong pickets of policemen
and soldiers. During the progress of
the meeting speaker made most
violent and incendiary address, calling
upon the workmen present to plumber
the houses Of the wealthy classes. The
police thereupon interfered and after
making short, sharp and de-.
termined charge into the midst of
the crowd arrested the man who was
making the violent remarks. A tumult
followed and the workingmen began to
handle the policemen roughly in an at
tempt to rescue the prisoner. Finally
a squadron of cavalry charged upon the
rioters causing the latter to rush in
masses off the square. AS the rioters
retreated down the neighborlng
streets they broke the store windows
right and left along the route Of their
flight. Several Of those who were most
prominent in the disturbance were ar
rested, aud the stores throughout
Florence have been hastily closed, for
it is feared that there may be further
disturbances after nightfall.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
IN NEW JERSEY.

nd. Destroyingsthe Forests and Threat
n ening the Towns.
oWt GAsANrvILLE, n. j., April 3O,-The
oalast and most disastrous forest fire
edpcord IN Atlanta County for thirty
ms is raging tonight in the vicinity
he JonovertoWn and Port Republic.
he, morning the pines in the neigh
st-lood of the places mentioned
al fire from spark from an
engine. The flames soon spread to
n large pines, and in a short time
AT whole forest south of Pomona was
r-ging furnace. The path of the fire
Ivdily widened and the flames spread
fiIeyeral directions, completely enyel-
tong the cedar swamps. BY change
e-he wind the town of Absecon was
aad from destruction. Gradually the
Hes worked their way towards Con-
and by ? o'clock this
q moon had reached the outskirts
1.-The town. What few men there
be about seized branches, sticks or
Of wells and hurried to the woods
L ,lv knowing what they were going
r. The fire soon drove the men back.
IS ling their efforts to get the fire I'M
81 control useless, the men turned
IN attention to their homes. The
5oes at this time were not over a
r.rter OF mile distant. 1t did
IS take long to remove half
q their household goods down
fl the open fields. None to soon
this plished as the fire burst
oil of the woods and ignited the houses,
8 lch were soon reduced to ashes. The
& worked its way, then, in northerly
i Election. At 5 O'Clock the wind had
tae down. which assisted the efforts
r lde to get the fire under control. The
ttgraduaily worked its way to the town
1 Port Republic 1t is estimated that
i loss in timber alone will eN-
90 100000. The following prop
i | is known to be included in the de-
D Dction: William Getz's house and
! ,lIture; Fred Getz, one horse and
| @bc with contents; Charles Mathes,
3 'oe and contents; Turner Smith,
Use and household goods. About
,sN ire broke out just west OF Pleasant
{ le. The house, with contents. OF
T 7Sley Abbott, is destroyed. West
5aSantVille was at $50 p. NJ. surround
by fire.
! 4LyILLE. n. J., April 30.-Bailey--
IN, which was completely surrounded
the forest flames Tuesday and yes
lay, has not yet been heard from
1t is thought to be all right as the
81 people who reside theea have lsSd
NIeat deal Of experience and have I'M
4 4otedIy saved themselves by back
rug Damage of $4,000 to timber is
,eady reported here. One fire has al
4! burned over Z 900 acres.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
MADE MAD BY HUNGER.

A Pennsylvania Striker and His Wife
Attempt Suicide at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 3O.-Martin Gu
peta, his wife and three children were
arrested yesterday afternoon just as the
end to their lives by jumping into the
lake. The whole family had walked
from Harrisburg, Pa, where Cupeta,
who is furnaceman, had been obliged
to quit work on account of the strike in
the coke regions. AS the family was
destitute and hungry the parents de-
cided to commit suicide. They have
been cared for and employment will be
found for the father.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07

IRoSroN, O., May 2.-The big Ktna
furnace property here was sold by
United States Marshal Simcns to Joseph
S. Clark and John Hampton Barnes, O.
Philadelphia, representing the holders
of the fist mortgage bonds, for $266, 900.
The sale also includes the Sarah and
Vesuvius furnaces and about II, 600
acres of valuable mineral lands, the
whole costing about 81, 900. Itis I'M
derstood that the Norfolk q Western
Railroad owns the controlling interest G.
tha bonds
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
A ROTTEN BANK.

BCanda1ous Sensation in Financial Cir
cles in the Argentine Republic.
BUENos AYREs, April 30.-The report
of the examiners appointed to inquire
into the affairs of the National Bank
was published to-day and crea-
ted a bad impression. The report
shows most scandalous state
of affairs, and it has resulted
in causing National Bank shares to fall
10 points. 1t is understood that the
disclosures made will be the death blow
to state banks so far as the Argentine
Republic is concerned.
Gold closed to-day at $50 per cent.
premium
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
PILLAGlNG A TOWN.
Christians in Zante Attack the Hebrew
0uarter-Troops in Action.

Su"A III
ATHENS, May IA dispatch from
Zante, capital of the Ionian Island of
that name, brings news of a serious re-
llgious riot which has taken place
there. To-day is observed by the
Greek Christians as the Greek
Good Friday, and part of the
ceremonies of the day consisted
OF procession of Christians which
marched through the principal streets.
The processionists, however, were not
eontented With peaceful demonstra-
ton. When they neared the quarter of
Zante which is known as the
Hebrew Quarter, the Christians
practically besieged that section
OF the town. In order to guard against
just such an occurrence, Gordon of SOL
dlers had been drawn around the He
brew quarter and upon the refusal of
the Christians to retire in peace, the
soldiers fired upon them, killing and
wounding several people. The Chris
tians, the dispatch adds, pillaged
the houses OF the Hebrews at Zante and
then went to burn the Jewish quarters
Of the town. 1t is supposed that the
disturbances ct Zante have their origin
IN the disturbance which recently Oc-
Cured at Corfu
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
ONE STRIKE ENDED,

Detroit Carmakccs Take Of Their Coats
AID G. t W. r1.
DETROIT, Mich, April 30.-Thc strike
OF the Michigan car shops is practically
over. Over 300 of the old employees APP
piled for work this morning, which was
Immediately given them. The men
continued to come in in twos and threes,
and were Immediately assigned to their
various departments. Every depart
ment is working with more or less men,
and by tomorrow or Saturday full OPP
eratious will be resumed.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Will of Thomas G. Barring.

LONDON, May 1t is reported that
the late Thomas C. Barring, formerly of
Barring Bros. & Co., who died on April
3. last, left the bulk Of his fortune to
his cousin. Baron Revelstoke Edmund
Charles Baring) Of Barring Bros. & Co.,
in order to enable him to maintain with
BETTING dignity the peerage which was
conferred upon him in 1885. Baron
Revelstoke, after the Barings' financial
crash, greatly reduced his living and
other eXpenses.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
HE MAILED THE POISON.
Strong Evidence Against DR.. Graves in
the Denver Poisoning Case.

"tIoHo NVAueHOe AS"IHsI Dr. UTaVes III
the Denver Poisoning Case.
BosToN, Mass, May 2.-The Herald
has story this morning in connection
with the Barnabv case, Of L. c. wilkins
who claims to have seen another man
closely following the description of Dr.
Grares, mail a package which was
marked "Denver, COL" in the Boston
post-office. The mailer of the pack
age bought IS CT 80 cents worth OF
stamps, Mr.. wilkins is not sure which
While the stamps were being affixed by
the other man he saw the words "Den-
yer, Col.," but the other portion of the
address was covered by the mans hand.
Mr. wilkins was taken to Providence
and shown DR.. Graves, and says he
thinks Graves is the same man he saw
in the post-office.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
STRUNG up A FIRE BUG,
Enraged Miners Force Supposed In
cendiary to Confess.

Enraged Miners Iorce a Supposed In
cendiary to Confess.
SEATTLE, Wash, May 2.-Jack Smith
was caught oy miners at Gilman to-day
with bottle of kerosene in his posses
sion, acting in suspicious manner.
The miners claimed that he had been
hired by the coal company to create q
prejudice against them, and to furnish u
pretext for having guards at the mine.
The miners therefore hung Smith to
tree with rope around his neck until
he confessed that he had been sent by q
man named Brundage for the purpose
of burning the buildings. He was then
let down and taken to Jail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Fatal Railway Wreck.

.03AEToN, O., April 3O.-A south-bound
<Sat train on the Dayton Railroad
' Wrecked this morning at 9 O'Clock
/, the explosion of a locomotive
.Dsr as it vas rounding curve
ithe Narrows, five miles north
THere. Jack Feeley, fireman, was
guy scalded. 0. Wood, brakeman,
y lett leg and foot badly scalded |:
,> \ Ike, left side and leg scalded,
: serious. Trains were all delayed
'eraI hours.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Found Dead on the Beach.

BENTON HARBoR, Mich, May 2.-Some
young ladies walking on the beach here
found the body of man. The corpse
was that of man about 30 years of age.
In the pants pockets were $1.75 in cash
and a package of Chicago commission
firms cards. The letters "E. D." were
stamped on the shirt, and both eye
teeth were filled with gold.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Ten Days on an Island.

New YORK, May 2.-Three hundred OF
the quarantined passengers from the
La Bourgogne landed at the barge office
to-day. These immigrants had been
ten DAYS at Swinburne Island under OBJ
servation for typhus fever. The re-
mainder of the Fulda's passengers were
also landed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Fatal Quarrel Over Sheep.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May I'm Talla-
poosa County, yesterday, G. A. Wood
and Lem Dean, brothers-in-law, quar-
relied because Woods sheep got in
Deans field. To settle it Jean got
three neighbors to go with him and ex
anime Woods fence. This so enraged
Wood that he attempted to cut Dean,
when the latter shot him in the bowels
with a shotgun, killing him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
REACHES TOWARD A MILLION.
Hepburn's Report the Stealings OF
President Hill.

President Hill.
New YORK, April 30.-The exact
amount of money that President John
T. Hill stole from the Fifth National
Bank from 1877 up to the LIST of March
last, the date of his death, is $40S, 900, as
shown by Bank Examiner Hepburn s
statement. If the Wall Street pessi-
mists who claim to have some knowl-
edge of the magnitude Of Hills specula-
lions are to be believed, his defalcation
will reach up to the $500, 900 mark as
soon as a thorough examination of the
books and securities of the distressed
bank are completed. Hypocrisy was
Hill's pass key to crime. His suave,
gentlemanly manner deceived his bust
ness and personal friends.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Earthquake i'll Massachusetts,.

WoBURN, Mass, May 2 Woburn,
North Woburn, Burlington, Win
chester, North Winchester and Stone
wall were all visited w the earthquake
last evening. and though no. damage
was done the shock was quite heavy in
some places. Dishes and windows
were ratified, and in few cases houses
we're shaken so violently as to stampede
tho inmates
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Rig Fire at Scranton.

SCRANTON, Pa, May Fire this
morning destroyed the barns of the
Scranton Electric Street Railway, and
over thirty cars were damaged. The
loss is S2O0, 600 The fire was caused by
the careless handling of light by a
car oiler while in the waste room Of the
Darn.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
Reducing Paw of Railway Men

ALBANY. n. Y, May 2.-It is stated
here that on Thursday the New York
Central issued an order cutting down the
wages of all switch-tenders$ 81 50a month.
These men were getting $50 and 500 a
month. Supt Bissell denied last night
that this was the amount Of the cut, but
admitted that reduction OF wages had
baoD ardare
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
FLAMES in Timber Lands.

SAGINAW, Mich, April 30.-Heavy for
est fires are raging in Roscommon, Clare
and Gladwin counties, and large guam
titles of logs and other property have
been burned. The loss will approx
mate 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
FEARFUL HAVOC THE GRIPPE
Infiuenza Spreading Throughout England
Many Mills Shut Down.

Many NILS Shut Down.
LONDON, May 1.-Reports received
here from all parts of England show
that the epidemic of influenza is still
spreading. There are many cases of
the disease in London. Dispatches
from the coal district of Chesterfield,
Derbyshire, state that one-half of the
GOLFERS there employed are suffering
from influenza. In and about Leeds,
Yorkshire, there are thousands of cases
of the disease and many Of the mills in
the Morewel and Churchill districts are
shorthanded owing.to the fact that SO
many people are suffering from the dis
ease which is attracting SO much atten-
ton.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
GREAT ARMY OF IMMIGRANTS.
Over Sixty Thousand Foreigners Landed
at New York in April.

New York, May There have been
so .449 Immigrants landed during April
at this port, the highest number for
April since 1882, when 1885, 400 were
landed that year The number landed
last April was 490S4.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1891-05-07
LABOR MAKES A STAND.

strikes Inaugurated in Scores of the Lar.
ger Cities-Asking an Eight Hour Day
Building and Trades Workmen Out
In New York and Elsewhere-Many
Miners Leave the Galleries Ritter
Struggle Inaugurated in the West.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-28
CHAMBERS kELLAR, Attorney.
NOTICE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE
GAZE

WlIsnEAs, One Alexander II. Smith, Of Custer
County, State of South Dakota, Mortgasor, did, ON
the 18th day of March A. D., 1881, make his certain
Ghattel Mortgage to w: W. La ,Fleichc, of Fail!
March 9th, 1891, to secure tho following indebted
ness, to.wit: Ono certain prOmisHory note for one
hundred dollars with interest at the rate of
per cent per annnm from maturity, due on or be-
fore May 9th, 1881, and one certain promissory
note for ono hundred and fifty dollars with inter
est at the rate of twelve per cent per annum from
maturity, duo July 9th, 1891. And which Mort.
gage WAS filed in the Office of the Register Of
Deeds of Fall River County, South Dakota, on
the 18th day of May, 1891. And whereas, default
mortgage, which default consists in the non-psy-
ment of the said note of one hundred dollars pay
able on or before May s, 1891, together with the
interest thereon ut IL per cent per annum from
May 5, 1881: and in the non-payment of and re-
fusal IT, pay the said note of one hundred and
fifty dollars, and in the non-pnyment OF the inter-
est thereon at the rate of IL per cent per annum
frum July s, 1891.
And Whereas, There is claimed to be due and
there is due, on the said notes, at the date of this
100 (Sas5. l2) dollars for principal and interest.
Now therefore, notice il hereby given that by
virtue of said mortgage and by order of said w
". La FIeiche, MORTGAGE. and present owner
%theGeofi, will sell Tor cash the following de-
scribed ~chattels described In and mortgaged by
said mortgage, at the corner of 9Th street and
Chicago Avenue in tho City of Hot Springs,
county OF Fall River, South Dakota, at the hour
Ut two O'Clock, r. m., of the 9Th day of September,
A. d., 1881, tO.wit:
One certain frame building, ono story, sixteen
by twenty-four, now situated and being upon lot
number twenty-five (2sSs) in block number two icy
In original town of Hot Springs, Fall River Coun-
ty, State of South Dakota.
Dated. August II, 1891.
CiAMEERe KELIAR, W. W. La FLEIcItE,
Attorney for MOSt.Ggre. MOrtrauee,
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-28
Its Second Year.

The second year OF the Black Hills
College opens on Thursday next Sept.
3, 1891. The faculty for the year arc
Rev. j. w. Hancher, NJ. S., A. NJ, pro-
fessor of mental and moral philosopy;
Rev: r.. 3. Lymer, NJ. S., professor Of
mathematics; Rev. Orvilie X. Manard,
A. g., professor of Latin, Greek and
French: Matte G. Allen. professor Of
s%tenography, type-writing and En-
glish; Belle NJ. Norton, professor of
history and German.
Last year seventy-two different stu
dents were enrolled and this year the
number promises to be greatly in-
creased, as the work of the institution
gave unqualified satisfaction last wear.
The courses comprise all those taught
in the older institutions, and special
instruction can be taken iii any branch
If desired.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-28
NEnsAsNA's RAIL RATES.
Tho State Board of Transportation in
Session al Norfolk.

Tho State hoard Of Transportation In
Session Mt Norfolk.
Nopro,r Mn A,,r o. s+a.o
ho..a 80 S"
Charles II. Johnson, a furniture deal
or, presented a map. accompanied. with
figures to back up his complaint, that
Norfolk was Disseminated against as
compared with rates to other points,
both in Nebraska and South Dakota.
j. B. Smith, Of the firm Of Fuller,
Smith & Fuller, Scribner, stated that he
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-28
The Recognition Council.

In response to letters missive sent
out by a committee of the First Con-
gregational church OF Hot Springs, a
number of the pastors and delegates
from the neighboring churches met in
in council at Union Hall, at 2:3O
o'clock yesterday afternoon. There
were present at this council, Rev. A. A.
Brown, of Spearfish, Rev. II. w. Far
quhar, Rapid City, Rev. j. V. Willis,
Custer; Rev. b. 4. Pearson and Il. u,
Arnold, Hermosa; j. Ii. Fairbank.
Deadwood; L. George, Buffalo Gap;
Rev. L. l.. Ferguson ard Rev. G. j,
Powell, Chadron.
The organization was effected by
%clectlng Rev. A. A. Brown, moderator
and Rev. II. W. Farqullar, scribe.
After listening to a report from the
pastor and clerk as to the work that
had been done and the present condi.
ton of the church, The council went
into secret session and the following
resolutions were unanimously passed,
Resolsed, That we regard the state.
ments presented by the pastor and
clerk as satisfactory.
That we approve of the steps taken
by the church in its organization.
That we proceed to the public recoc
milton services and that a COMMITTEES be
appointed to confer with the committee
of the church in arranging for the pro.
gram for the same.
According to the program thus made
out. the recognition services were held
III the evening at 1870 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The recognition services, evening
session was opened with the singing Of
hymn No. 42:-
Come thou almighty King,
Help US thy name to sing"
which was followed hy the recognition
prayer by Rev. Pearson, followed b,
the reading of the 3rd Chapter of thu
Epistle to tho Ephesians as the scrip
ture lesson. Hymn No. IS was thor
suug:-
God is the refuge of his saints,
When storms of sharp distress invade
The report Of the council was mad,
by Rev. r. w, Farqnhar, secretary, t.
the effect that the action Ct the FRS
Congregational church Of Hot Spring.
in its organization had been regular
and it was therefore recommended tina,
the church be recongnized as q regula,
Congregational church into the fel
lowship.o of Congregationalist churches
Rev. Ferguson was thsn introduced
and he preached from words found il
Epheslans 4:14 to 1S verses.
The sermon was followed by prayer
by Rev. A. A. Brown, of Spcarfsh.
District missionary. Rev. Powell
then extended the right hand of fellow
ship. after remarks appropriate to tn,
services.
Rev. Willis delivered the charge to
the church. after which the long me.
tered doxology was sung.
The Hot Springs star. (Hot Spings [Hot Springs], Dakota [Dakota Territory, i.e. S.D.]) 1886-189?, 1891-08-28

After dining at e1 .Govenor Smiths
the president was driven down town at
y o'clock to the Weldon house. whore
an enormous crowd was waiting to
greet him. The public square opposite
the hotel was hung with lanterns and
illuminated with colored fire. Mr.. Z.
c. Smith introduced the president. The
presidents speech evoked loud and con-
tinuous applause. Secretary Proctor was
called for. He spoke briefly. The pres
Smiths residence, where he spent the
night. He left for Montpelier at 0
o'clock this morning. At Montpelier
he will be received by Governor Page
and by the Legislature in joint session.