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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-31

We have also the seven wise men OF
Greeee, while Shakespeare gives us the
Fei en- ages OF man. from pulling infancy IL
sleereplt old age. The Htndoos believe IN
seven innnsiuns OF ali created spirits. the
earth being the lowest Of there, while The
eeyentb and highest is the seat of Brah-
ma, The Moslem pilgrimage Is at last
contaminated When seven circuits nave
been made round the sacred stone OF Nee
ca. This astronomers tell us OF seven great
az planets and aicheniists dealt with
seven metals, and we all Of rs recognize
Heven daya IN each week With our fora-
fathers the period Of Apprenticeship was
seven years. and Iarob for the love he
bore Tor Rachstei WAS willing. In the old
world story, TO serve Lahan for ais long
The lease Of a house II often for seven
fourteen or twentySona years. ana when
we desire % give rogue his deserts ho
goes of To- penal sereitude Tor like
period. IN the eyes Of the law the strip-
ling enters into manhood, With It's contln-
gent rights Of suelng and being SUED, ruy
Ing his own dei,ls ond serving on firy
when three times seven years have gone
over his head; while the tenth seyen
MARKS fne natural period and duration 81
human life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
A RIFT IN TRADES SKIES.
Heavy Imports Of Gold Inspiring
Hope.

The Generalization in Speculative
Circles Followed by More Healthy
Tone-BanksFailure Still Numerous.
Greater Distrust Shown in the
West Than in Other Sections.
New York, Aug. 4.-Duns review of
the state of trade will say: "The demor-
alization in the speculative markets has
been followed by more healthy tone and
heavy imports of gold inspire hope that
the monetary troubles may abate.
"Bank failures have been almost as
numerous this week as for either of the
two preceding weeks, but few have been
of more than local Importance The
western states show greater distrust of
weakness than other sections. Out of 1863
banks failed since March, FIVE were in
the eastern states, 4S in the southern and
l5l in the western states. The failures
of national banks numbered 5s, of state
banks 20, and of private banks 66.
The Carnegie and some other iron works
have almost ceased producing and yet the
demand brings no further stimulus,
though prices in this line also are so low
that most makers prefer to stop than to
bdhC tOWGIs
THE WEEKS FAILURES.
The failures during the week number
436 in the United States against 100 last
year; and "a in Canada against "a last
year The west contributed most largely
to the number of failures, 237 being re-
ported from that section. In the east
there were 1853, and in the south 46. There
were three failures of million or more,
two at Chicago, due to the break in the
pork deal and one in New York city"
A GOOD FEELING IN DIXIE.
Bradstreet's tomorrow will say:
"Good crop prospects south tend to pro
duce a hopeful feeling at Nashville, At
lanta, New Orleans, Little Rock, HOus-
ton and Galveston. No currency scarcity
is noted at Charleston or Mobile. The
banks at Memphis, Galveston, New
Orleans, Birmingham and Richmond APP
pear to regard the new national bank cur
rency issue as a promising relief Cur
rency is scarce at Birmingham, but con-
fidence since thelbank failureis returning.
At Louisville, where recent bank embar-
easements disturbed trade, confidence is
being restored, though the volume OF
business is small"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
PosrMAsTERs WHO DIDN'T PAY.
ALawyer Charged With Putting Them
Up to Sharp Game.

Up to a Sharp Game.
Columbia, S. c., Aug. Capt. c. p.
Barrett, a well-known lawyer of Spar
tanburg, was arrested yesterday at the
instigation Of Pcstoffce Inspector Peer
on the charge of violating the United
States statutes by entering into con-
spiracy with a number of fourth-class
postmasters in several counties, not only
to defrHud the United States by the
Justification of the cancellation of post
age stamps and the illegal sale and dispo-
sition of the same, but by conspiring to
obtain pianos, safes, desks, type-writers,
sewing machines, steam engines, saw
mills and merchandise of every descrip-
tion. In default of a $1,000 bond Barrett
was committed to jail to await a prelimi-
nary examination tomorrow. The
scheme that Barrett is alleged to have
worked was a slick one. The post
masters, it is claimed, would have
fancy official letterheads printed,
whereon it was also stated that they
were dealers in type-writers, pi-
amos, etc, and write to various
firms saying that they wished to handle
their goods Barrett would be named as
reference and spoken of as prominent
attorney The scheme worked well and
they obtained various goods, which were
rapidly closed out at greatly reduced
prices, after which these firms had to
whistle for their money. Barrett was an
applicant for the position Of chief law
clerk in the office of the assistant attor-
ney general of the interior department.
He succeeded in obtaining Railroad Com
missioner Wade Hampton's Endorsement,
and at one time was in fair way TO be
aDDOinted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
ST PAUL BANKS GO UNDER.
The Suspension of the eerman-Ameri-
oan Surprise.


St. Paul, Mimi, Aug. 4.--'rhe Temporal
ry suspension of the German-American
National Bank last night, although not
unexpected in banking circles, was a
great surprise to the general community.
Still so confident are the people of the
strength of the remaining banks, that,
although some depOsitOrs are quietly
withdrawing money from few banks,
there is no particular excitement or gem
eral run on any of the banks.
Thesavings banks for several days have
been enforcing the 80 day rule, although
most of them have abundant resources
for anyemergency.
The failure of the Seven Corners bank
on Tuesday attracted little attention as
it had been known to be weak for months.
Some Of the banks had helped it at times,
but felt at the present time a disinclina-
tiOn TO continue their help, which seemed
only to postpone the failure that finally
came.
The closing of the Commandment
can bank last night was of q differ
ent character 1t and its predecessors
have been in the city as institutions for
years, the first organization hav-
ing been effected in 1856, and
all subsequent changes strengthening
and enlarging the bank, which now has
S4 100000 of good commercial paper. its
banking house as property besides, worth
at least 81 200, 600, and other assetts, which
will make $500, 600 more, or a total of 50,
000,000.
The Peoples bank with a capital of 5000,
600 has suspended, but no figures have as
yet been given out concerning it. Its
failure is not considered an important
one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
A BANKER A PRISONER.
People of Modest Means to Lose $685.
600 by His Failure.

Tuscumbia, Ala. Aug. 4-Hinton A.
Carr, late president of the Tuscumbia
Banking Company, was arrested yester-
day at Cedar Rapids, Ia. He had come
some five or six years ago from Jasper,
Ala, where it is said he had wrecked a
little banking enterprise. But he landed
here when times were good aud conf
dence not hard to gain and started a
bank He went to New York ostensibly
to sell 100000 worth of Colbert county
bonds and during his absence the suspen-
sion of his bank was announced, and it
was realized that a number Of people here
of modest means had suffered to an ex-
tent aggregating 5000, with no show
for cent. Carr was to have been arres-
ted in New York but hastencd to Tuscum.
bia and made a plausible statement
which got him mercy and a bond. He left
here the first opportunity and had not
been heard of until yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
M1roHELL's BROKEN BANK.
The Senator and Two Other Men Bor,
rowed $500, 900 on Unsecured Notes.

The Senator and Two Other Men Bor-
rowed $500, 900 on Unsecured Notes.
Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 4.-There were
sensational developments to-day regard
ing the Mitchell bank. Washington
Beck, as receiver Of the Wisconsin Ma
rine and Fire Insurance bank, has
begun suit in the superior court
against John L. Mitchell, Da-
vid Ferguson and John johnson to collect
promissory notes due May %, 1893,
which aggregate 100000. The notes
given BY Senator Mitchell aggregate
$500, 600 and those by johnson and Fergu-
son $50 900 each. The notes were in the
hands of the bank at the time of the ap-
pointment of a receiver. The notes have
never been paid. They were not secured
by collateral, they were merely a
promise to pay The Northeastern Ma
tional Insurance Company has
brought suit against John L. Mitchell for
500. 600, which represented the cOmpany's
funds in the bank at the time Of the col
lapse. Mr. Mitchell is q director Of the
company, and he is held personally re-
sponsible for the funds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
DOOR KEEPER OF THE HOUSE.

-Ne ONO and Tennessee Democratic
delegations Hold Caucuses.
Washington, Aug 4-The Ohio demo-
t-"ylc delegation held a caucus tonight
" ~ attempt to come to an agreement upon
S1c 'I'' candidate for sergeant-at-arms. No
Tlli rgLIlle conclusion was reached. but six
yo55iYars are reported as being for Mr.
3nS SGtF' II sergant-at-arms of the last House,
roI,.il lr yilIee Tor s. +. johnson, with two
T5ilpers T5l absent and paired.
dee Ieneessee delegation met also to
dod-rIie, II possible their position in the
FnU,lltAeepership Six declared for Mr..
-@0tJ and two against him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
DEATH FOLLOWS A PRIZE FIGHT.
The Sailor Kids Injuries in the Prize
Ring Proved Fatal.

Denver, Col. Aug 4-The "Sailor
Kid" whose correct name is differently
given as Bobby Taylor and Lon Turner,
who fought draw last night in a pugi-
listic encounter at the Rambler's
CLUB rooms, died late this after
noon. BY order of the district
attorney, state warrants were promptly
sworn out for all those concerned In the
mill. kid" or William Robinson COLOR
ed y was the Sailor Kids" opponent and
the latter was terribly beaten up Rob
inson, Dick Carberry, a well-known pro
moter of prize fighting, and Jess
Smith were put under arrest.
Bat Masterson, who refereed the fight,
has disappeared.
The kid" never regained consciousness
after leaving the ring last night. All
concerned in the affair are TO be taken
into custody as fast as deputies can find
them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05

DRY GOODS DEALERS FAIL.

They Succeeded to the Chicago Busi-
ness of A. I. Stewart & Co.
Chicago, Aug. James H. Walker &
Co, dealers in general dry goods, and
one of the largest and best known firms
in the city, confessed Judgment in Judge
Winde's court to-day on a note for s5, 495
in favor of Edwin Noah Shortly after
the rumors of the past few days to the
effect that the company was embarrassed,
they were confirmed in the formal petition
for the appointment Of a receiver. So far
as developed at the outset, the suspension
of business as indicated by the application
for receiver involves 81 100000. The
firm succeeded to the Chicago business OF
A. T. Stewart g. Co., of New York some
years ago, and did both a wholesale and
retail business
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
YACHTS ON THE WING.

The satanita Beats the valkyrie Ca
luna and Navahoe in the Order
Named.
London, Aug. 4.-The regatta of the
royal yacht squadron, of which the
Prince of Wales is commodore, took place
today. The Caluna, Satanita, Valkyrie,
and Navahoe started. Though the Nava-
hoe got the best position, she cut poor
figure. She tackled shoreward with the
apparent intention of taking the wind of
tn other yachtsbut the attempt failed The
Satanita finished first, the Valkyrie,
second, the Caluna third and the Nava-
hoe last. The prize Rl00
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
RAIN IN TEXAS.
The Long Drought Broken by Heavy
Fall Throughout the Belt.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 4.-The long
drought in Texas has been broken. The
report of the Texas Weather service, is
sued tonight, for the past twenty-four
hours gives the rainfall at the following
stations throughout the cotton belt as fol-
lows Abiline .SS, Bolton .S6, Corsicana
80 Cuerco 80, Dallas 80, Houston n,
81, Sherman 10, Tyler 4S Weatherford
"A, with traces at Orange The main
rainfall throughout the cotton belt was 81
inches; the main maximum temperature
1873 and the minimum 1913.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
s+evenson at His old Home.

Bloomington, Ills, Aug. 4.-Vice Pres
ident Stevenson and his wife and party
arrived home last night from their trip TO
the Pacific coast Mr.. Stevenson leaves
tonight for Washington. Mrs. Steven
son is somewhat fatigued and will not
accompany her husband. She viii re-
main here until next fall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
EXODUS OF THE MINERS.
The Men Making Things Lively for
the Railroads.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 4.7-The exodus of
of Colorado miners continues through
Kansas, proving heavy burden to vest
ern farmers and source of great annoy
ance to the railroads. The tramp trains
on several roads carry 200 to 400 each day
going east, and regular trains are still
besieged by idle and destitute miners,
who are determined to get out of the
country. The crowds are so great in
Denver that passenger trains fre-
quently back away from the depot and
then run through the station at full speed
in order,to prevent men from jumping on.
Trains that refuse to stop are pelted with
rocks and clubs. In some instances
trains are accompanied through Kansas
by guards Of soldiers to avoid any inter
ference with regular travel by these fly
ing laborers. Kansas farmers are feed
ing them along the route whenever they
are able TO do so, and many of the men
have accepted work on the farms.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
CENTRAL EooNoM1z1No.
Forty Per Cent. Of tho Shop Force at
Macon Discharged.

Macon, Ca, Aug. 4-One hundred and
sixty men in the Central railroad shops
or about forty per cent Of the force, were
discharged tonight. Ninety-six of the
number are car builders. The time Of
suspension was indefinite. It is stated
here that forty per cent reduction of
the shops force throughout the system
is contemplated and other steps to econo-
mize will be taken.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
HARD TIMES IN COSTA RIGA.
A Financial Panic Caused by the Un-
certainty About Silver.

certainty About Silver.
San Francisco, Aug. 4.-Mail advices
from San Jose DeCosta Rica, Central
America, report disastrous state of af-
fairs there. Throughout the republic
there is a financial panic caused by the
condition of the silver market. Failures
have been numerous and more are ex-
pected. Among the houses which have
gone to the wall are the
following: Juan 1. DeDough,. Munoz 81
Villalon, Jose Munoz, Jesus Pinto, Cubero
& Co., Echaudy q Co., Francisco n. Sol
era, Fernando Gvicochea & Co, j. Farmer
Ebelanta & Co. These firms are all prom
inent and their liabilities are very large.
All business is very much depressed and
no change is looked for until some action
is taken that will render the monetary
system more stable.
BANK IN TROUBLE.
Amost significant occurrence in financial
circles Is the embarrassment of the Costa
Rica bank, formerly and better known as
the BanCo de la Union. Its notes are no
longer accepted in commercial circles
The fact of its being in difficulties has
been disseminated throughout the coun-
try by Gen. Ventura Curaso, and it is
feared that the PRONUNCIATION of its
trouble will have bad effect on other
financial institutions.
Yellow fever is reported to be raging at
Port Linton, on the Atlantic side, and
with such fatal results that half of the
population have fallen victims to the
dread disease Among the dead are three
physicians who had been sent to Port
Linton by the government to assist in
checking the epidemic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
Two Failures in Gotham.

New York, Aug. IN. L. Corte & Co,
importers Of tin plate and other metals,
made an assignment to-day. The liabili-
ties are about S350000. The assets are
large, but the actual amount cannot be
given.
S. Jacoby & Co., cigar manufacturers,
failed to-day The liabilities are $3.50, 600,
with large assets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
Akron's Bank to be Resumed

Akron, Ohio, Aug. six hundred de-
positors of the Akron Savings bank as
sembled last evening in Columbia hall
and unanimously agreed to plan whereby
the institution will be enabled to dis
charge the receiver and open its doors for
business next Monday morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
RUIN FOLLOWED By SUICIDE.
A Board of Trade Operator at Chicago
Kills Himself.

Chicago, Aug 4.-Nelson Vankirk, a
board of trade operator, shot himself to
death this afternoon in his office in the
Rialto building He was rs years old and
was a member Of the firm OF Vaukirk q
Ostn. which went bankrupt about a
month ago After the failure he had re-
organized his affairs and resumed trading
but was again forced 10 the wall.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
DEATHS ON THE aIBBET.

One of the Victims of the Day Murder
ed a Woman and Four Children.
Trenton, Mo, Aug. 4-Joseph A How
ell was executed by hanging here to-day
at 10 o'clock for the murder of Mrs. Net
tie Hall and four children near Brook
field, Mo, on Jan. 10.
KILLED HIS MOTHER AND AUNT.
Houston, Tex, Aug. 4.-This morning
at 1l:35 O'Clock Walter Z. Shaw, the
murderer Of his mother and aunt, was
hanged here in expiation Of the crime.
He was cool to the last.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
SAMOAN NATIVES FIGHT.
Malietoa Had the Best of It, but the
Treaty Powers Interfered.

-NAsAANN0tN AAtANA bAA0 4s0hN VI ~ kNb bAa0
Treaty Powers Interfered.
Apia, Samoa, July 19.-The long ex-
pected war between King Malietoa and
Chief Mataafa broke out on July 7th. 10
was short and sharp, and was suppressed
by the three treaty powers. Malietoa
began the war and he had the best of it,
He planned a surprise which but for the
accidental discharge ola gun would have
resulted in the determination of Malic-
toa's forces. The English, German
and American consular author
titles had consultation and
decided that the war must be stopped,
and it was, accordingly, done by German
and British men-of-war, there being no
American vessel at Samoa. Mataafa was
compelled to surrender. He lost Is
killed and II wounded. Malietoa lost
killed and 12 wounded. The foreign
war ships are protecting the surrendered
natives from Malietoa's vengeance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05

Mobile, Ala, Aug. 4.-1he directors of
the Coal Greek Coal Company met here
tonight to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Gaylord B. CLARK, late vice
president of the company. DIR. o. L.
Champion, of Mobile, as elected vice
president, and Thomas A. Mcdonald 3
director
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
A BATCH OF BROKEN BANKs.
Treasury Oficials Advised of Several
Suspenstons.

Washington, Aug. Treasury officials
are advistl that the National German
American bank of st. Paul MINI, capi.
tai 50 600, 900; the First National bank Of
Hammond, Ind. capital 250,000, and the
Citizens National bank of Muncie, Ind
capital $500, 900, closed their doors tc
business this morning.
Bank Examiner Cannon. on orders from
Washington, closed the Texas National
bank of San Antonio, Texas, to-day.
Comptroller Eckels has authorized the
Farmers National bank of Henrietta,
Texas, to resume business.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
BER1Ne SEA ARBRITRAr1oRs.
Their Work Not to be Finished as soon
as Expected.

Washington, Aug. 4-Private advices
later, and apparently more authentic than
those received by the state department
as to the movements of the Bering Sea
arbritrators, have reached this city. Sen
ator Morgan cables his son that it will be
impossible for him to leave Paris before
Aug. 49, This is postponement Of two
weeks beyond the time originally set for
his departure.
Several days ago the senator booked
himself for passage on the steamer sail
ing Aug. and this was taken as a sign
that the verdict of the arbritrators would
be rendered this week. From the Ian
guage of his cablegram it seems that he
is doubtful whether the arbritrators will
have finished their duties even upon the
10Th
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
HOME RULE For IRELAND.
Parnellites Vote Not to Accept Glad
stones Bill.

Dublin, Aug. A meeting of the Dub
lin section of the Independent national
lists (Parnellites) was held to-day for the
principal purpose of arranging the pro-
gramme of the coming Parnellite conven-
tion. The meeting voted against the ac-
ceptance Of the home rule bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
An Insurance Company Fails.

Denver, Colo, Aug. 4.-Charles B.
Mason, has been appointed receiver of
the Equitable Accident Insurance Co
The outstanding risks amount TO S6000.-
900 and have been reinsured with the
Union Casualty Co, which, it is said
will fully protect them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
GOLD CERTIFICATES.
DECORATION OF oHINAmEN.
An Appeal to Be Taken From the De
cision of Judge Davis,

washington, Aug 4.-Tne department
VI Justice has orderd an appeal from the
uecIsion of Judge Davis in Southern Cali
lofnla that the deporting section of the
Veary act is unconstitutional Acting
14SSyyG.oorney- General Maxwell has directed
CIilyel States Attorney Davis at Los An
ft55leS TO represent the government when
rr,. r,g case on appeal comes up for argu-
+aeII +ne,lJ This appeal may cause the whole
,,.ller natter to be again brought before the su-
EEe4e E court with a full bench, Justice
1iiarlan back and Justice Blatchford $
pace supplied by new appointee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
Three Suspensions at Mankato.

Mankato, Mimi, Aug. AT noon to-
day, the First National Bank closed its
doors.
At 1880 o'clock p. m. the Citizens Ma
tional did the same, and fifteen minutes
later the Mankato National Bank follow
ed suit. All three are solvent and the
suspensions are expected to be temporary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05

St. Louis, Aug. 4-The Hamilton
Brown Shoe Factory, located at Twen-
tieth and Locust streets, suspended oper-
ations this morning temporarily owing
TO the depression of business, throwing
500 men and 400 women and girls out Of
employment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-08-05
SMALL BILLS NOT SCARCE.
The Treasury Department Ready tc
Furnish All That Are Wanted.

The Treasury Department Ready to
Furnish ALI That Are Wanted.
Washington, Aug. 4.-Treasury 4. officials
state that the treasury is prepared to
supply all the small currency wanted, and
the lack of such currency in certain sec
tions of the country is accounted for by the
supposition that small money is scarce.
or that the banks have failed to procure
OF the treasury the small notes needed for
home consumption. AT no time in recent
years has so much small money been sent
10 New York, and the lack of small notes
There cannot be accounted for there, ex-
cepj on the theory that much of it is be-
ng hoarded by those who receive it, thus
Withdrawing it from active circulation.
GOLD CERTIFICATES.
IL Is also stated at the treasury de-
partment that there is no likelihood of
!ne resumption of the issue of gold certif-
!cales until the free gold stands from
S1o1'W0oOO to S10,000000 above tho reserve.
ILHelf issue can only be authorized by the
secretary of the Treasury, who has not
!el given any instructions in that direc-
Non' The free gold is now nearly 5000, 900.