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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-25
1T MAKES HIM TIRED.
joe Jefferson Says lie Wishes People Wouldn't
"Give IL to Him in the Neck"

BUZZARD's BAY. July 2.-Joseph Jeffsr-
son. the actor. was seen by reporter at
his villa here. this morning and was shown
a published dispatch. which stated that he
was dying from q csncerous affection of
the throat. Mr.. Jefferson laugh heartily
when he read the item. and said: "They
seem TO be giving it to me In the neck"
Continuing. he said: You may deny the
story. 1t is absolutely false. never was
In better health and spirits than at tho
present time. and have entirely recovered
from nv recent indisposition. Such stories
are ridiculous and extremely annoying
Mr.. Jefferson had already received tele-
grams of inquiry from friends abroad.
which he was unable TO explain until he
was shown the story this morning
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FORD THEATER VICTIMS
To Be Avenged by Prosecuting Colonel Aims
worth and Three Others for Willful Murder.

WASHINGTON. July 24-The grand jury
to-day returned a true bill against Col
Frederick Ainsworth. chief of the record
and pension division of the War Depart
ment; George w. Dant the contractor en-
ployed to make the excavation for the
electric light plant; William Z. Covert.
and Francis Sasse. en-
gineer of the old Ford Theater building,
holding them responsible for the old Ford
Thester disaster of June 8. when twenty
three persons lost their lives and large
numbe of others were injured. The grand
jury formally find that'ln the manner de-
scribed in the indictment the accused did
willfully kIli and slsy the person whose
death Is under Investigation.
1t 10 understood that Colonel Ainsworth
and the other defendants will not be ar
raigned for some days yet. as their trial
cannot take place before the Septemb ber
term Of court.
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LOUISVILLE CITY NATIONAL.
The Institution Never Recovered from the
100000 Steal OF William Pope.

The Institution Never Recovered from the
100000 Steal OF William Pope.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
LOUISVILLE. Ky, July 24-The Louis.
Vile CIty National Bank suspended pay
ment shortly after o'clock this afternoon.
The failure was not unexpected. as the
bank has been known to be weak for
some time. This is the bank which Will
liam Pope defrauded ont of 100000 year
or two ago. after which he absconded. The
City National has never recovered from
this and other small losses that in the
aggregate we're considerable. 1t had a
capital stock of $4,000. a surplus of
$4,000. and undivided profits of S20.C00.
Its individual deposits were S222. 600.
and to-day it's cash was reduced to 81, 900.
Other banks declined to advance currency,
believing that the suspension could not be
long averted. The bank owes compare
lively little outside of it's deposits and
about $4,000 to other banks. It has real
estate valued at S29, 600. Its bills receiv-
able amount to SSG5. COO. The imme ediate
cause OF the faIlure was the recent heavy
Withdrawal of country bank balances. It
Is not likely that the City National will re-
sumo business Cashier w. s. Parker noti-
fed the Controller of the suspension. and
asked that an examiner be designated to
take charge of the books. The statement
of the bank. published July 20, under date
of July IL. by order of the Controller of the
Currency, was Is follows:
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DETR0lTS BIRTHDAY.
Landing of Cadillac on the West Bank of the
st. Clair River Appropriately Celebrated.

DETROIT. July 24.-To-dsy the two-hun-
dredth anniversary of this city's birth was
celebrated, and in honor of Antoine dc Ia
Motto Cadillac. the French explorer, who
first settled here this day will hereafter be
known as Cadillac day. A few weeks ago
the Historical Pioneer Society of Wayne
County decided that this year of celebra-
tiOns was o good one to begin commem-
Grating Detroit's birthday and it was de-
cided to properly observe July "a. the date
of Cadillac's arrival here. They were as
sisted In the work of arranging for the
event by the Lafayette and ST. Jean de
Beptiste societies and their efforts have re-
suited auspioiously. The celebration be-
gan with parade. which formed at Grand
Circuit Park at o'clock and marched TO
the Auditorium, where appropriate exer-
cises were held.
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Sensationaiist ana wouid-Be Bank wreck-
er Hauled Up short On Change
NEW YORK. July 24.-The counsel of the
law committee of the New York Stock Ex-
change has been requested to formulate
and present charges against q. ii. q. We'll
for unbusiness-like language and actions
detrimental 10 the best interests Of tho
exchange. Mr.. We'll will have his first
hearing before the governors on Aug. L
Mr.. We'll, it will be remembered. Is the
broker who recently refused TO take gold
in payment of $4,000 four-p per- cent. bonds
purchased by Harvey. Fisk n Sons. but he
subsequently changed his mind and ao-
cepted the gold when Fisk threatened 90
buy the bonds in under the rule" lie Is
Also the hero of the Maphattan Banking
Company incident of last week AT thnr
time he was credited with the statement
that the bank could not furnish him with
currency he had deposited. The eftisisk
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Other Failures.

SYRACUSE, N. Y. July 24-The extensive
manufacturing firm OF Bradley Il Co.
went into receivership this afternoon.
Judge Vann appointed John Dunn. jr., re-
oeiver. The firm manufactured trip ham,
mers and the plant IS valued at $500. .00O
Liabilities about S350.000. The Judge Is-
sued an order allowing the receiver to con.
time the manufacture and sale of the
stock on hand.
NEW YoRK, July 24-Henry Bach, whole
sale dealer in clothing. at No. 737 Broad
way. with branches in Boston and Chicago.
has become financially embarrassed and has
confessed Judgment. The liabilities are
reported to be over 100000. He owes
said he proposed TO call a creditors meet
ing at once and to offer so cents on the dol
lar a compromise.
CINCINNATI. July 2l-Judge Kicks, of
the United States Court. to-day appointed
John Eaton receiver of the property In
Ohio of the Oil Well Supply Company, of
PIttsburg. The appointments is at the in
stance of Edward X. Cole, o stockholder.
and is supplementary TO the action taken
by the United states Court In Plttsburg in
the same suit.
ELKHART, Ind. July 2I-J. Fl. Brande,
who brought large stock of dry goods
here from Niles Mich. about three months
ago. has made an assignment TO j. II.
Nicks, of this oity. Assets and Liabilities
have DoE been made known. Marshall
Field IL Co.. or Chicago, have brought suit
against Brande to recover for goods sold
him.
GREAT FALLS, Mont. July 24-Merchants'
National Bank closed ITS doors to-day at
noon. The bank had g. 1000 In city funds
and $500 of the county and $4,000 of
State funds. but has little or mo ready
money on hand.
BALTIMoRE. July 24-The Southern
Electric Company. one of the big en- nrer-
prises of this city. made voluntary as
signment to-day. to Merrill n. Packard.
The assets are estimated at S175. coo; liabIli-
ties, S10C. 900.
PLAINvIEw, Neb.. July 24.-Tbe Plain
view state Bank was robbed. Sunday
night. of about S3. 600 in cash. In conse-
quence the bank did not open its doors this
morning.
PORTSMOUTH. D.. July 2i-The Citizens
Saving Bank, which suspended about the
middle of June. resumed to-day.
ORLANDO Fla. July "a The First Ma
tional Bank of this city closed its doors
this morning.
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New Anarchist Organ.

NEW YORK. July pa new Anarchist
pearance to-day. While the editors
name is given as G. Zimmerman.
the real editor Is believed TO
be Alex snder Berkmap. now in prison az
Pittsburg for trying to kill Mr.. Frick. In
this first NUM- Der OF Die Brandfackel ap.
pears an article signed Alexander Berk-
man. Ii says: Good luck and greeting
herewith 70 the Brandfackel. 1t in a
great and difficult task that You have
undertaken, even if it is volunteered.
Thy path is not strewn with roses-no, it is
road full of thorns. But do not
weaken; do not give - whether OF not
you arc recognized. Let nothing be holy
toyou. Makeyour very appearance break
the links in the chain OF slavery
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PITCHED BATTLE.
Mob of Strikers and Guards at Weir City Ex-
change Hundred Shots.

WEIR CITY. Kan. July 24-The guards
at shaft No. Al had pitched battle with q
mob of strikers at 1890 o'clock
to night The mob approached the
mine quietly and fired into the
shaft. Deputy Sheriff Grant. who was on
patrol guard, returned the fire. and. call
ing the other guards. defended the
mine against the mob. Over o hundred
shots were fired. but none of the deputies
were injured. When the mob saw that the
guards were standing their ground they
fled. 1t is not known how many. if any. of
the mob were shot
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certainty. The analysis by the official
chemist of the stomachs of the dead has re-
vealed the presence of arsenic. Beyond
this the investi CATION has not proceeded.
but this fact Is rendered moro importane
by the evidence of druggist BENJAMIN Tug
wig ct the inquest that Maud MckibbeD,
daughter. had tried to buy arsenic from
him. Maud was suspected of the murder,
but not enough evidence was developed at
the beginning of the inquest TO hold her.
The inquest will he resumed Thursday.
W when the chemist will report officially.
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HILLsBoRo. H.. July 2i.-Gottfried Mast.
the wouid-be robber. who so hrutally cut
and beat Mr.. and Mrs. Kaisebrick. perhaps
fatally. was found dead In the Hillsboro
jan yesterday morning, having hanged
himself. lie left letter, bus Its conten @
Mother affiTms nor denies his guilt
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The bank was chartered in 1855 and re-
chartered In 1885. 1t was generally known
as Leech's Bank. The officers and direc-
tors are as follow: President. James s. Pr
tie; vice president, James A. Leeob; second
vice president. NJ. X. Wheat; cashier. w. S.
Parker. Directors. George w. Anderson.
j. 5. PIrtle. Gustav Hallenberg. +. &.
Nunemaoher, Ii. L. Tllforn. James A.
received over half million from New York
this morning and the chances are it will
be exhausted tomorrow. The Kentucky
National Bank, w hich suspended Saturday.
Is In the hands of bank examiner and
with little prospect of resumlng business.
1t Is expected that from one 70 three other
weak banks will have to suspend. but
these five are expected TO complete the list
OF unstable banks.
The Kentucky Jeans Company. with lia-
bilities of $4,000 assigned to-day. The
financial situation here is nervous. without
any sym mDtoms yet of a panic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-25
Yom Jgho Lead sedentary Lives

ioH VINO LeHd sedeutdry Lives
Will find great relief from stpation by
taking Summons Liver Regulator. 1t is q
simple vegetable compound, sure to relieve
you. and can do NO injury.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-25

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. July 24.-The belief that
John McKIbben ana his daughter, Mrs.
Stewart. who died mysteriousiy several
weeks ago. were poisoned has become .
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Panic Over in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE. Wis. July 24-It was ex.
pected that the runs of Saturday on several
of the banks would be renewed to-day. but
such was not the case. and unless some
thing unforeseen again disturbs the business
world matters at the banks will be in their
normal condition in q few days. 1t has
been definitely decided that the Milwaukee
National Bank will soon reopen It's doors.
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Resources.

Loans and discounts $500, $50. II
Overdrafts secured and unsecured l3375l7
u. s. bonds 10 secure circulation a
per 100000
Stocks, securities. etc.-.. 1922
Due from approved reserve agents 5437S4
Due from other national banks. 14,74ls9
Due from State banks and bankers 329gSO9
Banking house, furniture and tx
lures ;.....-......-.----...-... 100000
Other real estate and mortgages
owned. -----...----.. 19.355G3
Current expenses and taxes paid 5,25S.37
Checks and other cash items..... 42S0 10
Bills OF other banks 10000
Fractional paper currency, nicRels
and cents. ts.-.-...--..---... 14.53
Specie S,222 50
Legal-tender notes. .-:...--. 100000
Redemption fund with u. s. Treas
erer % per cent. OF circulaton).. 2,25 500
Total 81 los, ,705.6O
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in........., S4oO.O0O.o0
fund.-....-..........-s e0.Q0o.00
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The Poor VIII Have To Suffer.


CHICAGO. July 24.-Bradford g. Church.
Dear born street bankers. have closed their
financial institution. The deposits will
reach s25. 900 or $4,000. due to poor people
and children. The firm conducted busi-
ness on the "iron-b bank plan." Diminutive
iron banks were distributed among poorer
classes, in which small savings were
placed, and when filed were taken to the
main Office. 1t Is said the whereabouts of
the mem bers Of the firm arc unknown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-07-25
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Fracture spnts, Special Trusses, Crutches Elastic
Hosiery, Deformity Braces and Surgical Appliances
of every kind. The largest stock of ARTIFICIAL
EYES in the State VIM. II. ARMSTRONG % co.
az South Illinois street.
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New England Banks Going.

MANCHESTER. n. H., July 24-The Ma
tional Bank of the Commonwealth will
suspend payment tomorrow morning.
This action was determined on at
q meeting of the directors tonight.
and the nationa, Controller was notified.
its assets and liabilities about
sos. 200; deposits, S3l0.529; capital stock.
S200, 600. The suspension of the
New Hampshire Trust and Bank of New
England precipitated the Common ealth's
suspension. The Bank of New England.
which suspended this afternoon, had a CAP
ital of $780, Geo. and it's officers say depositOrs
Will lose nothing. The savings banks of
the city have voted to demand the ninety
days office authorized by law on all with
drawals of over $780, The five remaining
national banks will also stand by each
other and establish sort of clearing house
arrangement for mutual protection.
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BIG CHICAGO FAILURE.

Parkhurst g. Wilkinson, Iron Machinists,
Worth 81 100000, Confess Judgment.
CHICAGO. July 24-Parkhurst & Wilkin-
son. iron machinists at las to 164 Kinney
street. this afternoon confessed Judgment
in the Circuit Court in favor of the Con-
tinental National Bank OF Chicago for $751;
10. The debt is evidenced by Judgment
notes, which the defendent concern was
unable to meet at maturity. The firms
assets are estimated at Sl.000.000. shortly
after the confession was entered. tho sheriff
took possession under an execution. The
firm was one of the best known in their
line In the United States. having been
established for more than twenty years.
They had done business with the COntl-
mental National for ten years. but colleo-
tions have been so SLOW during the last six
months that notes falling due at the bank
could not be met. The notes were renewed
from time TO time but during the last few
weeks were allowed to lapse. The banks
refusal to further extend the notes precip-
itated the confession of Judgment. The
firms assets consist of real estate. ont
standing accounts and the stock on hand.
Denver Banks Trying tn Resume.
DENVER. Col, July 24.-Bank Examiner
Lazar, in an interview. states that he is
convinced that all of the six suspended na-
tionsl banks In this city have more than
sufficient assets, and will resume In time.
He says: "Itis q very hard matter at this
time to realize on securities, and the de-
positorS will have to be a little patient.
There Will be a meeting of representatives
of the banks and depositors. with view
to arrange plans whereby tho depOsitors
will accept certifcats of deposit of amounts
to which the banks are indebted to them.
these certi ficates to bear interest from their
date until paid at reasonable rate. These
certificates can be used as collateral by the
holders, and OH them money can be raised.
i would suggest that the certificates be
made to run for four, eight and twelve
mon tbs, as was done in the suspended Cali
fornia banks that resumed. This will give
the banks time TO realize on their assets.
and prevent them from going into an
enforced liuuldatiOn,n
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-10-21
A SCORCHER.
The Greatest Fire in New York
Since 1853.
Several Large Manufactures Wiped Out OF
Existence-ManY Dwelling Houses
and Other Property Consumed
No Lives Lost.

New YORK, Oct. l9.-There was a lad
fire last night on West Forty-frst
street in a large wall paper establish
ment, and number of narrow escapes
were made by those inside. The prop
erty destroyed is the 6-story factory Of
Hart &, Nevins, on Tenth avenue and
Forty-seconG street, so feet front and
100 feet deep. Then came five dwelling
houses, 3-story frame store, then the
factory of Vim. Campbell & Co., with a
frontage Of 100 feet on each street and
depth Of 200 feet, dwellings on Forty
second and Forty-frs streets, in which
there was a large beer saloon. When
the fire jumped to the south side of
Forty-frst sire ct it totally destroyed
Charles ley g. Sons piano factory: VIM.
kimball's cabinet and furniture factory
and the stable of VIM. Shea. The ag-
gregate losses are placed at So, 900, 600,
of which the Campbells lose fully 49,
100000 The insurance cannot be given
FOR day or two.
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jNNESOTA GOLD.
The People OF Duluth Getting Excited over
the Prospects,

The People OF Duluth Getting Excited over
the Prospects,
DULUTH, MINI, Oct. ia. Pabst, ct
Minneapolis is here, on his way to the
Rainy river gold property, in which he
Is interested, He owns claim with
John Snidler on the Canadian side. It
is only Is miles from the railroad, but
the country is SO rough thet the land is
inaccessible only by canoe during the
summer and then it is two days jour
ney. They have any quantity OF quartz
specimens, ranging in value from $3.50
to $3.50 tor Mr.. Pabst claims that he
has an offer of 500, 600 for his land and
that he expects final word any time.
He says experts have looked over the
properties and have given good opin-
ION of them. He thinks his vein is 81
continuation of that discovered by Hill
dreth's explorers on this side OF the
lire and he looks for an early opening
mp of the country, and the hard times
have driven lots Of men to exploring.
He believes there will yet be a big gold
find, as there are numerous evidences
Of the precious metal, not to say any
thing about iron and silver. 1t is easier
to acquire d claim ON the Canadian side
than On this side. Next summer he be-
lieves there will be number Of stamp
mills in the new gold district.
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TELEGRAPH Notes.

The schooner Riverside left Kelly S
Island Oct. 10. bound for Towanda. N.
Y, with 12O cords Of limestone. She
has not been heard from since. She is
$50 tons burthen and is owned by
valued at IS, 600 The vessel and cargo
are insured. Besides her captain she
carried a crew OF seven men.
FoR the second time during the year,
the Touring mill at Lancaster, Wis,
was burned the 18th.
THE bankers congress met at the
worlds fair the 18th. Comptroller
Eckels made an address.
The cele bration Of the episcopal jubi.
lee of Cardinal Gibbons by the Catho-
lies began at Baltimore, Md, the 18th.
Mrs. Roscoe CoNkLINe, the widow of
the gifted senator, died at q tica, n. y,
the 18th. She was a sister of Hon.
Horatio Seymour.
W A. SyE1NBIocK. his daughter Ida
and son William were sutfocated by gas
at the Raiser hotel, Chicago, the night
of the 18th. The family came to the
worlds fair from Hampton, 10.
THE New York Herald received tel
egram the 18th announcing that Rio de
Janeiro had been under bombard me Mt
all day.
D1RECruM broke the stallion record
in the free-for-all race at Nashville.
Tenn, the 18th. He covered the mile
in 2:o5L4. This is the fastest mile ever
trotted in a contested race.
WHILE seventeen men were engaged
at Eldon, To-, in putting in a new
bridge across the Des Moines river, a
span Of the old bridge went down. Ed.
Thompson. of Ottumwa. 10. was killed
and three others badly injured.
A SERIOUS wreck happened the 18th
on the Canadian Pacific near Grand
River. when special train of IA cars
came into collision with a westbound
freight. Fireman Wilbridge and Brake
man Elliott are reported dead and a
cargo of tea is said to be in Lake Su-
perior and scattered on the track.
The well known woman sutfragist,
Lucy Stone Blackwell, died at her home
in Dorchester, Mass. the 18th.
The council of administration of the
worlds fair the 18th decided to admit
visitors to jackson Park for an indefi-
mite period after October Both. That
will be observed as Columbus day.
GoUNoD, the French. composer. died
in Paris, France, the 18th.
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Much Whisky Burned.

LANCASTER, Pa, Oct. 1.-THE bonded
warehouse of Jacob +. Shaffner was
destroyed by an incendiary fire Sunday
night with all it's contents, consisting
of over $500 barrels of whisky. The
distillery near by also caught, but the
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done. Loss, $50, 600; in
surance, S5S. 900.