The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-10

Cn1cAao, May 0.-since the day Presi-
dent Cleveland opened the fair by the
pressure of the telegraph key there has
been no day that tho attendance was
larger and the weather moro propitious
for visiting the White City. From
early morning until late this afternoon
thousands crowded through the gates
eager TO take good look at the exhib'
its already installed and to see the
workmen unpacklng and placing in
position those which had just arrived.
Among the exhibitors the failure OF
the Chemical National Bank was the
principal topic OF discussion, Most of
the foreigners had deposited their
money with the bank and their letters
OF credit were honored at that insttu-
ton. AS soon as it became generally
know that the bank had closed its
doors a large crowd gathered around
the doors OF the bank in the adminis-
tration building and waited patiently
for the appearance Of Cashier Brayton.
But the latter did not make his appear
Once, having been summoned TO head
quarters down town to consult with
President Curry and other officials OF
the bank.
In the meantime strenuous efforts
were made to enter the bank by the dc.
positors, but the clerk who had been
left in charge declined to open the doors
and would give no idea as to whether or
not the bank would reopen for business.
Considerable excitement prevailed for
while, but things quieted down later
when it became noised about that the
bank expected to pay in full. somo OF
the depositors, however, refused to be
comforted, as a great many OF them from
out OF town had no means to replendish
their exchequor at go short a notice.
The national commission took action
on the bank matter in regular session,
report OF which is subjoined.
The national commission met at noon
and the first business that camo up for
consideration was long petition from
Miss Phmbe Couzips, OF Missouri, in
which she set forth her claims: An
effort was made to have tho document
ruled out OF order, but 1t failed. Later
the judiciary committee, to which Miss
Couzins' claims were referred, brought
in report saying that under sections
9 and OF the act OF congress creating
the commission, Miss Couzins cannot be
regarded as in any sense q member OF
the commission, and as q logical conse-
quence cannot be permitted to partici-
pate in its proceedings or exercise any
Of the rights aud prerogatives incident
TO memborship therein.
Several committees having charge Of
various exhibits reported. On the
whole the reports showed deplorable
state ofatIairs, especially in the fisheries
and forestry divisions, everything be-
ing in confusion. There is u want of
proper management in these divisions
Commissioner Gammin, OF Oklahoma,
offered the following, which caused con-
siderable confusion among tho commts-
sioners.
"WuRREAs, 1t has come to our notice
that the bank located in this building
(the administration has closed its doors,
and,
"WuEREAs, Its closing has caused
much distress on the part OF the deposit
tors, and especially among tho foreign
exhibitors who are not familiar with
our language and customs, and tho
means OF obtaining means for imme-
diato use renders this situation p0rticu.
larly distressing, and,
"WnEREAs, Congress gave this body
full charge OF all intercourse with the
representatives and exhibitors from
foreign nations and 10 look to us for
protection, now therefore,
"ReSOlvtd, That committee of six bc
appointed by the chair to investigate
as far as may be tho affairs Of said bank
aud report to this commission as to the
advisability OF permitting said bank to
resume business on tho exposition
grounds"
Several dissenting voices were heard
TO the effect that the commission had
no right TO investigate the affairs of tho
bank, but an equal number were posi-
tive that the commission had.
Tho resolution was adopted and
Cannon, Goodwin, Hays, Tile, Scott
and Roach were appointed as such COM
mittec.
A committee reported on the progress
Of tho work in tho electric department,
showing that the work Of installation
Is very backward
The doors OF tho Chemical National
Bank remained closed all day with
National Bank Examiner Sturges In
charge. Mr.. Sturges said this after
noon: "This Is not bad failure, but
from what | know thus far | think 1t q
complete one, to tho point that ro'
sumption OF business Ia not at all like
ly." Mr.. Sturges gave assurance that
depositors would not losp anything.
Tho WorldB Fair directors have inNdo
ample provision for tho payment OF all
foreign commissioners and foreign OK.
nibitors who had deposited funds in the
Worlds Fair branch Of tho bank.
They will bO paid In full aud ut once
from the assets Of tho bunk In addi.
ton to this thirty Chicago men repre-.
sOnting n total OF rs many millions .oI
capital have personally guaranteed tho
payment OF all monies due to tho for.
eigners
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