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Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

merchant may have ever so many
.cellent bargains in goods to offer
1t unless he advertlses them no one
.cept himself knows it,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

Arkansas leads twenty nine Ct 'e
States Of the Union in the at
yield of corn. That is, she rai ;
more bushels Of corn in the aggre-
gate than any Que Of 20 States in the
Union. Why not come to Arkansas
to live?
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28
L. L. STARKS,
STRICTLY DEMOCRATIC
Contractor and Builder

| guarantee all my work, and do
aone but what is first-class--will not
urn out poor job.
Give me a call, or write me through
he Texarkana postolllcc, and will
submit bid For work ! do, will
make no charges for plans and spcciG-
'ations. l.. l.. STARK.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

1t is foolishness for Republicans
to try to claim that it was "uncer
talnty among manufacturers, regard
iug tariff reduction, that caused the
panic. Any man with grain Of
sense ought to know that Congress
would give u sufficient time after
enactment before becoming operative,
for any tariff act to be prepared for,
SO as not to disturb trade.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

Woodrutf's trial is set for this term
of the Pulaski circuit court and The
general desire is that it be either tri-
ed or dismissed We know Of ne
reason why it should be dismissed
unless all hands agree to another
continuance, and in that event we
are Of the opinion that it would be
useless to further cucumber The rec
ord.-Arkausas Democrat
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28
Children Cry for Pitcher's CastOria
Chicago and Return s24 20.

VIIIVW55 y WIZ E'VV5FI II " ~
COMMENCING August ist, the Iron
Mountain route WI sell round trip
tickets to Chicago and return at
1924 90 Tickets are good 80 days for
return and good on all trains. The
Iron Mountain route gives choice OF
routes from ST. Louis.
Z. e, Swindell,
Ticket Agent.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

The world il full of men who In
nd to become benefactors by and
:, who are very slow about going to
ork
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

OFyM are Az worur .jlpuiy gyod for moth
ing, 1t is general debility Try
BRUWN'5 IRON j5ITTERS.
u w'M cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
a good appetite
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28
iE e,s WNe o. oAagul lot v weak NsIyes.

Times amt hard when you can buy
1 8-day walnut clock which strikes
very half hour, for $3.50, at
SAM S. FALK's.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

We have on hand, and keep sup
piled with the best of live and dressed
loultry. eggs, butter, etc.
If HUDDLEsT0N BROS.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28

The panic OF S93 is thing Of the
past 1t proved g verit'ble boomer
ang to Eastern bankers who inten-
tionally brought i, about
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28
Fnr,p.z en.sd hy DE-. MlIes, NaIvlne.

Full line of shoes, guaranteed goods,
lst received, at Stuart's. Best hand
lade goods S..
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1893-09-28
RAnEE.

The Daily anl Weakly DENoCBl- are
entered at the postu'.cr at IcXafkana as
sccand-class mail mt.a..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
HELPING A WORTHY SOCIETY.

For the benefit OF the Syrian Society Of this city Miss
Jean Stuart Brown gave reading last evening at the home
Of Mrs J. a. Brown. at No. $50 West Nrty secondst.
over 100 .erons present and every seemed 10 be
pleased entertainment furnished by Miss Brown.
She rrad several selections from Edwin Arnold Robert
browning and Austin Dobson During the intervals be.
tween readings OF the children from the Syrian
school sang.
OF the Syrian Society is to promote the well
Of the Syrian community OF this city, extending not
only sympathy aid 10 the newly arrived aud assisting
them In finding employment bat by means Of educa-
onal and Industrial institution to prepare them for the IN
clgent discharge Of the duties OF American czensh D.
While the OF the society seek primarily to pro-
mote material welfare Of the Syrian community in this
city they It's moral md religious well being
Among the many who attended Miss Browns reading
last evening DR.. Ameen +. lIaddad Or. william NJ.
McIaury, Mrs. II. Il. Leverlch, Mrs George Wood, Mr.
aud Mrs. Whittier. DR.. and Mrs. W. c. Campbell Mrs
Richard Stackpoole. Dr. and Mrs. A. w. Maynard, DR..
Mrs. sanders Philip Osborne tho Misses Starr Tho
~ Patton Miss Alice Payne and Charles Cunning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
TIE REV. Mr. LoCKE's CHANGE OF FAITH.

Considerable talk caused yesterday In Protestant
Episcopal circles by the announcement that the Kew
Jesse Albert Locke who until last November was
one OF the assistants at St. Johns Protestant Fps
copal Church In Vnrckst., had Joined the Roman
Catholic Church. No had been assigned Tor
his action lie went 10 England last December, ana
as recently as Christmas Day lie assisted In conducting
the services in a Protestant Episcopal Church In Lon
DON The news OF his change OF faith was received
q few DAYS ago by the Rev. Philip A. II. Brown, the
rector of St. Johns In his letter Mr. Locke simply
said that he had changed his views and had Joined
the Roman Catholic Church.
Mr. Locke was brought up In the Baptist faith.
He was educated at Columbia College, from which
be was graduated with hOnors lie travelled In Europe
for some time, and then resolved to become an Epis
copal minister lie studied nj the General Thco-
logical seminary In this city, ard was graduated In
1894. After he had been an assistant at st. PauPs
Cathedral In Garden City, L. l.. for some time he left
that place to become assistant at st. Johns where
he had remained for the last five years.
The Rev. Philip a. ii. Brown said Yesterday that
he too much surprised and overcome to talk about
Mr.. Locke's change OF faith. 'ie ADDED that while
he thought that some powerful outside influence mad
been brought bear lpOn Mr.. Locke felt for som"
time that Mr. LOcle would sooner or later join the
Roman Catholic Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
COMPLAINTS ABOUT WHEAT FLOUR.
PEOPLE SAY THAT BREAD IS NOT so GOOD As
UsUAL-REAsONS GIVEN

PEOPLE SAY THAT BREAD is NOT so GOOD As
UsuAI-REAsoNs GIVEN.
conc Of the readers Of The Tribune In this city have
,o.elr EXPRESSED their dissatisfaction with the Qua'y
NJ wheat -four now frequently obtained from hrS'chsS
crocers They complain that their bread i not III
all ND 10 the standard TO which they have been ac-
customcd. and anxious 10 learn the cause Inns
season Is recorded one OF the most successful io'
fonr-making known in this country. Iherc was
on abundant and a remarkably wc-rpened harvest,
md mile,s have had no difficulty IN turning out even
uch quality brands by any OF the grinding processes
In tie opinion Of experts, therefore, there shonn DC
no reason why complaints should come from consumers
OF fine qualities Of -four o, the cheaper family
graGo'.
There have been times when BUYERS suffered from
the deception Of choice brandngs being placed on the
scraped heads OF inferior barrels of -four, but the
fictitious stencils are no longer 10 be feared. Tie
rigorous rules and watchtulness OF the Produce EX-
change committees have made their use virtually
impossible
A Tribune reporter has made inquiries upon The
causes Of complaint among nour dealers on Change
who are practical weinformed men, and also among
many well-known grocers. All admitted That the
-four OF this season should be sound or fautcss some
said that there might have been mistakes In The
home preparation OF the bread Others suggested 'ha'
the baker had perhaps not given the -four suiicien'
trial Stn others intimated that change OF Kitchen
help In some cases might SHOW variation OF S"i III
bread.makng prominent family baker thought That
the severity of the winter might have bearing upon
defective preparation OF bread for the oven lie said
There has been unusually long term OF c"d
weather and housewives their assistants may moi
nave given attention 10 the unbroken temperature o.
warmth needed for the proper raising OF dough. Any
| irregular temperature is detrimental In THIS matter
! and should be noted Poor bread may occur also II
ibis way: Many Of the semi professional cooks are
moi aware that bard dry winter wheat Hour Is more
easily fermented than tie softer, moster sing sWt
ThIs would make difference In the quality 81 breao
f- home use II barrel OF spring should follow on
| OF winter both good but II Is Wen 70 KIM"
which has bcen customariiy used and 10 80 that TIC
| grocer or -four dealer delivers IT," - a. 49,
| The groccrs say TINT they viii examine me n9n
in their stocks and learn II there IS any reason io'
| the complaints which Aav6 been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
JORDAN l.. BAILEY.

Danbury, Conn. Feb. 81 (opccial.-Jordah L.
Bailey who died on Monday after short Illness was
harm In Putnam County y. " about fifty scvcn years
ago. In 1853 he went to NewYork City and entered
the employ OF j. B. Close smith. wholesale cothiers
In 1868 he formed a coparlncrslp With william NJ
Banks and for many years he carried on prosperous
business IN the Bowery then the centre OF the cloth
ing trade In New-york. lie was "A member OF the
9th Regiment for years. and was quar'crnas'er
Of the regiment during the coonelcy OF James tlaN
&, For three years he was associated with y. Hub
hard Miller I'm the clothing business In Fourth ave.
Ncw-York CITY, About fourteen years ago he formed
a business connection with Br0law Brothers. OF New
York. which was terminated 10y his death. During
these wears he held place OF trust and responsibility
The funeral services Will bc held at Mira BROOK, Conn.,
Mt IL 30 70. M. OH sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24

NJ, STRANGE that ne should have decided to "foio"
,hc ,ror When about sixteen year, old b" b'e'h M
,,ncd.ncc - a sailor, shipping on one Oh Morgan ,
rondon p,ckei Line ships. lie became master o'
tho shin ViIh Franca Of that line. Whtl ~ WIS
anon, ,wcny. i've years old. At that Tim" Mofe"" I"
shin carried on a lucrative passenger trnih' pe'"''
Now York and London. Captain Williams com'"'n"'u
scve,,l shin of this Nnc. Later he was MASTER VI
,;rinneI MInfnrn & CO., ship plymouth ROCK h"'
mos, 81 tho Capaln'S NE on The seas was 7p'h' W"
fine shin. Of the Mallory Line During IN" hr'' ''"
ycors 81, -. twenty years of service WIN inc MINI
fin. 1aptaIn Williams commanded sailing smP'
rlvirc h,.vc.n New York and China. Japan ana ihd''
For tho Inst ten years hc master OF IN" N''''"
Mallory steamships running between N'"-'ofA "".
t1o-id. He was master Of the steamship 9'''' VI
Texas at the time n his death H.,
CaptaIn WIIlIamss death was caused bY ''hs'S''''
~ the brain which was brought on ny 'Np'
lilo arrived in New York harbor with us s''""|'
~, Fchruory a. after an unusually d%;rfap' wy
aro Tbcre was a dense fog and the weather was
.i,ch ms 10 make II necessary for th' tap''" - ~
main Oh duty constantly for thlity-sN "'"rs' NV
~ tho time on the bridge. The strain on us ~
occaslonrd by use 81 the glass CAUSED oo"s''''''
OF the brain III,
Cop,sin Williams was one az the most popui'
American sea captains. All tho patrons ID III"
v,iIor, line knew him. aud he had hundreds oi
fri,nd. I'm the sonth ms well rs In the Norm. - u
,nrv ,rllor no hal few equals, and ines" ih,.li''
undouLirdly contributed I" H. great ir,'"N',' -
land and son he was nu "Ac''l"h, Nii !" "'" r nm
nm ruViabie reputation Ia marin" 'r.r, q" "o,,rl
USUALLY sucC'--lNl hhNlr""i '"' q" '''
judgment -, ,,c,o- lor,n a, Essex.
lie lrnve- n wiz. n daughter ana sou, r. rv
and a sister Tac funeral Will be held IN L''cN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
THE SANTO DOMINGO AFFIiR.
GRATIFYING ASSURANCES FROM A SEMI
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SPANISH
GOVERN NENT.

D.notclcs Of an Affirming character have recently
been published In regard the transfer TO an American
company Of the concession granted by the Dominican
Government TO a Dutch syndicate Of bankers. headed
BY Mr. Westendorp against loan OF about F'VVo'ooV'
That syndicate had obtained the privilege OF pocheus
the proceeds OF the Cusomhouse duties ana OF appoint
ng revenue officers and 1t was reported that ooo'oo"
acrce NJ land had also been given 10 the syndicate
Some doubt exists In respect 10 the Inter statement
However II Is certain that American company HIS
become the owner OF the rights ana privileges eo'''
coded 10 the Dutch bankers. II was rlmorcd ,h'he-
diatelv that the people OF Sanio Domingo wc:e us
satisfied with the arrangement and threatened 10 over
throw its author. President lIcurraux. This NAV ne
possible as a result Of the fear that the Ah'H'"'
company nav think Il necessary 10 Introduce new anu
safer methods in the lcvying OF duties and discharge
some OF the present native officers
II was also said that European Powers, cspccny
Splln would protest against the Intrusion of the
American company as menace to the lhu'pehucn'e
of Santo DOMINGO AMI to Tie tranquility OF CUBA ana
other European colonies In the West Indies " Is
therefore most grat flying TO this international bue
bear disposcd of by Las Novcdad"s." an authorized
and semi official organ of spain In this city Ai'cr
having referred, In highly patriotic ana pro-Spahs"
sentiments TO the dispatches exchanged In reearu ~
the Santo Domingo affair between the Cap,aih'herai
of Cuba and the Minister Of Colonies at Madild las
NOvcdadcs says:
According 10 all Information received mere anu
sin more according to that furnished To our ""'''
urnt bv ha; of SAINT, Domingo thc cesSion OF Sana'
Bay /, not fact: and In regard to the revenue con
vcnion thi, has only purely private Character anu
: In favor syndicate which. II us drc,nra'rro
are truthful l. merely pursuing commcrclsi AIMS:
rcaiions Of this syndicate With the dominican Govern
mcn i'm so far rs they are puh1cly known, remain ~
formerly explained in preceding numbers We Snali
moi dwell upon them and will conclude BY cNPcsslns
The hope tina! TIE Madrid a Is 81 ru,a s 10
be expected from the Government 81 Washington $780,.
These views have been corrohorated by E!'r
Washington dispatch. The Spanish Charge dAiaTes
called upon the Secretary of STATE and WIS informed
"ntbinr official about the Doniuican concession TO
an American company. which was purely private
affair There was gound. therefor. ior tne ~,
tmation that the United States interfering With
Santo Domingo in any way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
THE REV. DIR. STEPHEN II. BhTriN.

The Few. DR.. Stephen H. Ba,ln rector emeritus
Of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church. Jersey City.
died at his home. Oceau-aye. and Forestst, ycster-
dav. from Brlghts disease. Dr. Batiin was born IN
Ncw.York seventvnvc years ago. When Christ
Church was established In Caremont-ave. he became
IFS first rector. a position he retained until n few
years ngo when he became rector emeritus. and the
Rev. John C. Hewlett became the active rector
Grace Church was originally small. unpretcntous
frame budding. When the congregation onsre" u"
u,,,c church Dr. Battln built a handsome edifce In
,r,,ne,on.,vc st lis own cost lie spent $4,000
an q and when IL was completed he conveyed The
grounds and building 10 tie congregation lie lett
ene daughter The funeral services will take place
y, Tho Church on Saturday evening at o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
WHERE HONOR LIES.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: Noting The Tribune's report Of the financial
disasters OF Governor Mckinley. think any man With
an interest In his future usefulness has night 10 speak.
n the report concerning the source Of Mrs. Nc
Kineys property. a legacy from her father. and the
report Of his intended casting ii into the Walker quick
sands are true there Is place fer very plain speaking.
She proposes 10 do great wrong AMI should Be rea.
soned With. The money accumulated by her father
for the support 81 his children and GRANDCHILDREN Is n
her hands only as a sacred trust. She has no right
10 squander, or waste. or throw 1t away. Her ap-
parent idea that she do she pleases with trust
fund Is one OF those selfwll fantasies which alice
very many otherwise sound minded people. There
shouId be "A protection If such trusts b. law. ana
think there IS 10 extent in otter countries as
BY the French laws based upon the Code Napoleon
No doubt Mrs.. Mckinley means well. does not dream
of dishonesty or breach Of trust but she mght vel
consider Ler Inherited fund sacred responsibility VIZ
reference tn whatever good work her nusoahd my
vet have In him. She has 10 right 10 condemn MN 10
turn from bich duties to the mere earning OF MONEY;
she Is I'm danger o. doing much harm IN her proposed
membership with Walker In the destruction OF the NC
klnley estate. She Is not and never was Walhers
partner nor indorser. How true II Is that the s'n-
dren OF this world wiser In their generanh hsn
the children Of light ard how often 10 good cnnsusu
people need IN sit down ard read the parsoie VI 10
unjust steward Yours. SncereHr
Sawyork Feb 90 1893 ". q. STODDARD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
ENROLLING BROOKLYN REPUBLICANS.

Tho work OF enrolling tho Republicans of Brooklyn aud
Kings County begun under the direction OF the Young
pemhlcan Club Circulars have been sent 70 the men
known 10 be In sympathy with the movement by Elmer
fohrson the secretary In charge OF the work. WIN o
statement 4 the purpose OF III" WORK II Ia thought hit
about 10 600 names be secured in this way aud with
tne Ms la,ls OF canvassng every election DIS
trc I'm the city can b. carried forward by men Who Will
volunteer to d. tie work. Mr.. johnson said ycsteniy
TIM, h hoped Ia have the list In short
tlue and that a large number Of Republicans not now
Identified with any Organization DO broughs In touch
with their fellow Republicans. Charles a. bchercn.
u7csdcnt OF the club called attention 10 the fact that
This WINS no: movement In the interest OF the club but
Republican movement in the best interest, OF the party
Many members Of the General Committee had eN rcssed
sympathy with the movement and he expected to see
many prominent men identity themselves Win the enor'
70 sloke OF the dead weights which hid sunk the larty
In Level.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
AyyUAL MEETING OF THE STATE NJ. e. A.

Saratoga. y. Y, Feb. o3.-The Young Mems Chris
tian Association Of the State OF New-fork to-day
began their twcnty-sovenih annual meeting The
meeting was called 10 order nj 30 p. m, and VIII
continue through Till Sunday. ON the carly morning
train 200 delegates arrived from Albany and large
numbers came In during the day from al parts Of
tha state. Tie delegates were met nj the train by
the reception committee, In charge Of H. X. Dwyer,
and By Junior members ~ the Y. MC ". who se.v;
as guides 10 the visitors who were escorted TO the
First Methodist Church. where they registered and
were assigned TO dwelling places. The convention was
called 10 order by State Secretary George A. Hall.
Aucr tho openIng service an address made BY the
Rev Dr. Theodore l.. Fuyler, Of Brooklyn. Organiza'
lion followed. The next number on the programme
vas rcIors from associations and submitted 10y
Assistant State Secretary John +. Moore, OF Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
sALL OF THE LINCOLN PIONEER CORPS.

rne lincoln Pioneer Cons gave It's second annual re.
seutioa and ball last evening In Tonmany Hall The
bau IVES 0 success In every way There was consider
shs disappointment account Of the absence OF Whit
neA Van Cott the major OF the corps. Mr. Van Colt
W. prevented from attending by serious Illness Of his
metAer. Mrs. Csn,elius Van Colt Among the gucsts
present wen eNVHssemblymen Lucas L. Van Allen and
Alfred r. Coaking, and George Gregory, superintendent
Of he Peseo1nce.
composed Of the following: Hampton T. Oakley. S. II.
oess Samuel Engler J. w. Schacer, Daniel Tagcart,
Hugo NowAk. George Malrason George Bonk. J. Dono.
Yea. J. J. McCarun, &. r. Kngsland. w. Collins, John
D. Quicker. J. J. McGnns John Coz David Glossy. Her.
man ReQus, J. r. Simpson G.. Reynolds Gibbons w. ST.
CAsP Hamilton. J. J. MeMonaee. S. N. Raynor. John
TSxgart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
THE WILL OF YYRA CLARK GAINES.

Application was made TO Surrogate Ransom !e g, =.
day for the revocation OF the probate OF the VIZ
Mrs. Myra Clark Gaines, which has been the sA' e..
NJ protracted litigation. At the hearing before 'u
roeate Abbott two years ago he rejected the aIlesN
Photographic will which was presented, and admiueN
will bearing date OF June ). 1885. BY It's 'e.I
800 900 was left to the son-inaw OF the tes'S"-'
Colonel Christmas a like sum to her daughter',n
Mrs. whitney S5i 900 to persons not related 70 ~.
and the remainder Of the estate to her
The heirs are trying to revoke the probate 10
the s54 900 in legaces from being paid. An spr.m
ton was made yesterday In the proceedings ior w..
mission TO take testimony In New-oheans' -,
Gaines's estate consisted OF Claims ag"ns. n
-, ,rh,c, soo, 600 was allotted after litigation -
10 s,d that the estate has shrunk to Sl2o,oU'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
LCrHERAyS TO FORM A STATE ASSOCIATION

Albany. Feb. o3-The conference OF dei'gaes r'r
reserting the Lutheran Young Peoples Association
the State held here today was not as well ATTENDED
as was expected on account OF the delegates oeins
delayed In arriving. The purpose Of the oohier'ne'
was to arrange for the formation OF state as'oea
ton with motives similar TO that OF the Young feope'
Society of Christian Endcavor. but which VIII cohnn'
itself to the work OF the Lutheran Church Ntahs
ments for a general conference 10 be held IN oca -
or about Decoration Day. having Tor us oo!ec' "
formation of such a State association are peins a'
This Will be the first State association 70 be orsanie.
,n tho lutheran Church The Rev. +. f. Ebert, O!
New. York WAS chosen chairman, ana me hev. ~,
IIensche OF Bufslo. secretary The dcpSatrs IT,
entr ahout sixty societies scattered through the os''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
COMMITTEES OF THE STATE BAR ASS0cIAiio'

Albany. Feb o3.-J. Newton Tiero. l'residene a
the New York State Bar AsSocia,ion' mas "pf.
the following committee under the resolution ""op.
by the association, TO which Is referred inc " :.
OF law reporting. legislative counsel, eha ''' -.
common law rules I'm statutory form, ana aIso '"
pnrker's address relative amendments 10 inc -.
Of procedure: william II. liornblower. lst pis",.
Hamilton Fish. jr.. lid District: John - Lih'o".
District; Zerah s. Westbrook, Nth District, ~
Hiscock With District; Charles A. Collins 'iuo
trict: Martin W. Cooke With District Ade'peN wv,
With District. The president Is also a men'oe'
fine COMMITTEES Delegates TO the American ba' ~
ISOLATION william II. Robertson. Jacob A. 'sn N..
and stephen b. Griswold. Committee OF arraneeniehN
and reception committee for the next annual meeaas
Edwin A. Bedeli, Albany: Emery A. Chase, eass,".
Howard Chipp IT,. Pcekskill Frmkin Couch buH Vss.
Frank c. Ferguson, New-fork John b. Tlss n,s ysi
Johnstown: Robert &. scherer. Albany Fred b. We"
hams Albany; r. Is. lolmans, Emirh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-24
A HEAVY FAILURE IN ST. PAUL.

ST. Paul, Feb. % (SrccInD.-Tho heaviest failure
that has occurred in ST. Paul for years Is That OF
the Bcaupre Mercantile Company, which assigned Ia
Theodore Berup this afternoon. The debts will ac
greeatc s4oo 900. while the assets one half
that amount. The cause Is the bad collections OF
tho last two years. The company Is enc of the
most extensive wholesale drygoods concerns IN the
Nest Up to the time 1t Incorporated a year
nco IL conducted business ms Ecaupre, Allen d Co..
The principal members Of the company are Bruno
Dcoupre president: Frank Kcogh, weep eSiie3t, j..
NJ Davis treasurer, and Thomas Il. Arnold, secretary.
The assignment Is general. and there ARE no prefer
eprc