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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
SWINDLE IN GRAIN.
Eastern Banks Lose Three Quarters of a
Million Dollars.

BosToN, Mass, July 31.-A huge con-
spiracy has been unearthed here,
whereby seventy-three banks and
banking institutions in New En-
gland were victimized. The story is to
the effect that certain employees of the
Northern Pacific Elevator Company
of Minnesota issued 81, 10000
worth of forged duplicate certif-
Gates for grain in storage in the
country" elevators, owned by the con-
Germ where the inspection is not 50 strict
as at the terminal elevators. These
forged certificates were deposited with
Eastern banks as collateral. About
$780, was secured in New England
and the balance in New York. Some of
the Eastern holders of the paper be-
came suspicious, and on an investiga-
ton being made the true state of affairs
came to light. The stockholders
of the elevators were dumfounded
when the facts came to their notice
and offers of settlement with the banks
were at once made and terms of COM
promise offered. The company was
then reOrganized as the Lake Superior
Elevator Company with George Cooksey
of David Bows & Co.. New York, as pres
ident. The terms offered to the banks
were go per cent. cash, the remainder to
be paid in five annual payments. A COM
mittee Of bankers, whose institutions
hold large blocks of the elevator cor
titicates, was appointed to consider this
proposition. 1t is impossible to say
exactly what course the bankers will
pursue, as they are loath to talk, and ,
in fact, they have done all in their pow
er to keep the whole affair from the
public. The few who do say anything
(and they are very few admit that they
have been swindled, and declare the
swindlers ought to be sent to prison.
At the same time, they say that good
business policy, under present condi-
tons, forbids such severe action, es-
pecially as the stockholders of the
elevator company are ready to make
a compromise settlement. The North
ern Pacific Elevator Company is now
in the hands of a receiver and the
frauds of it's employees have wiped out
it's existence. Among the New England
banks swindled are nearly all the state
institutions here, which were hit heavi-
ly; banks at Portland, Me-, and various
banks in the towns about Boston.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
LYNCH LAW IN DENVER.
An italian Who Killed an Old Soldier Hanged
bV a Mob,

DENVER, Col, July 26.-Last night B.
G. Lightfoot, an old Grand Army man,
entered a saloon in the bottoms, kept
by Dan Arrata, all Italian of unsavory
fame. Lightfoot asked for glass of beer,
and paid for it. When he had drank
it Arrata asked him to have another
drink. Lightfoot supposing it to be a
Great" accepted it and started to leave
the place. Arrata stopped him and de-
manded pay for the beverage. Light
foot did not have the necessary
money and the Italian, picking up
a chair, brutally assaulted him,
knocking out the left eye at
the first blow The murderous bar
tender followed up his attack, literally
beating the old man, who was 90 years
Of age and rather childish, nearly to
death. But he was not quite dead, and
to make sure of his victim Arrata shot
him through the heart. The murderer
was arrested and placed in Jail.
Tonight mob Of 5000 men, led by
an old Grand Army man, went to the
jail, took Arrata, after a fight with the
Jail guards in which several of their
number were wounded, and in the pres
ence of an audience of $4,000 hunged
him and riddled his body with bullets.
No arrests have been made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
SIAM BENDS A KNEE.
Every Concession Demanded by the French
Government Is AbjeCtIy Granted

Every CUHC6SSlUH U6lIld1u6u NY GIl6 fP6nCll
Government Is AbjeCtIy Granted.
BANGKOK, July 29.-The Siamese gov
eminent has accepted the full terms of
the French ultimatum. The substance
of the ultimatum was as follows:
l. A recognition of the rights of AMMAN
and Cambodia on the left or eastern bank OF
the Mekong River as far north as the TWEEN
ty-third parallel of latitude.
2. The evac nation within a month of the
forts held by the Siamese on the east banks
of the river.
8. Full satisfaction for various Saimese
aggressions against French ships and
French sailors on the Menam River.
4. The punishment of the culprits and
provision for the pecuniary indemnity OF
the victims.
S. An indemnity of 1000, 900 francs for
various damages sustained by French sub
jects.
6. The immediate deposit of 5000 600
francs to guarantee the payment of the
fourth and fifth claims or the assignment of
the taxes in certain districts III lieu of the
deposit of 5000, 600 francs.
This ultimation was sent on July 10
and forty-eight hours were allowed for
Siam to make answer to the French de-
mands. On July q M. Pavie, the
French minister at Bangkok, presented
the ultimatiOn to Prince Devongse, the
Siamese foreign minister. On July %
Siam replied, stating that the King was
at loss to understand what the rights
of AMMAN and Cambodia were on the left
bank of the Mekong River. The King
expressed his willingness to abandon
all the territories over which the
existence of these rights could be
proved and called attention to the fact
that five months previously he had pro-
posed to submit all the contested terri
torial questions to international arbitra-
ton. In the interests of peace, how
ever, the king offered to surrender the
territory as far north as the eighteenth
degree of latitude, but no further, and
proposed that the islands in the Mekong
River be used in common by Siam and
France. All the other points of the
ultmatum were conceded.
This answer was not satisfactory to
France, and subsequently NJ. Pavie
withdrew from Bangkok on a gunboat
and the French warships in the Menam
River went to Kohsi-Chang, an island
near the head of tie Gulf of Siam,
where they joined the French fleet
under the command of Admiral
Human. France then determined to
blockade the Siamese coast.
There is serious doubt as to the time
the blockade was to be made effective
The French government informed the
British government that the blockade
would begin August l, but
the British minister at Bang
kok later informed the British
foreign Office that it had commenced on
July 26. Lord Roseber, the British for
eign minister, yesterday asked the
French government for a prompt ex-
PLANTATION of this conflict in dates, but
the answer has not yet been made pub
lic
With the acceptance Of the ultimatum
by the Siamese government the war
cloud in the East would Of course pass
over.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
SQUADRONS PREPARING FOR WAR.
French and English Warships Off New
foundland Ready for a Eiaht

French and English Warships Off New
fOund1and Ready for Fight.
ST. JOINS, n. F., July 29.-The strain
ing Of the relations between Great Brit
ain and France over Siam is felt here
RumOr has 1t that the British warships
Cleopatra, Pelican and Buzzard have
been ordered to be prepared for dec
laratiOn of war Commodore CurzOn-
Howe, on the Cleopatra, is on the north
east coast, but is in constant communi-
cation with the Pelican at Bay st. George
and the Buzzard lying here. The
latter is loading stores ready to 60 to
the others at moments notice. For
three days her men, by the order of
Admiral Hopkins, have been blowing
away a rock at the entrance to the har-
Dor which prevents the flagship Blake
from entering at low tide. Two French
wsrships are On the French shore I'M
der command of Admiral La Mornix.
The French shore question is a
source of ceaseless irritation, and
the illfeeling between the two
nationalities on this island was ag-
gravated by the refusal of Admiral
La MorniX participate in the festivi-
ties in honor of the Duke of York s
wedding fortnight ago. This refusal
was construed as an insult to the gov
ernor and to the Cleopatra's officers.
the Island of st. Pierre, south of New
foundland, originally intended as bar
Dor for French fishing vessels, has been
fortified and garrisoned, contrary to the
treaties. The beginning of hostilities
culd quickly bring the two squadrons
here into collision Stirring events are
expected next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
OFFICIAL NOTICE IN ENGLAND.
The Siamese Minister at London In
formed of the Concessions to France.

The Siamese Minister at London In
formed of the Concessions to France.
LONDON, July 29.-The Siamese lega-
ton in this city has received dispatch
from Bangkok stating in effect that the
Siamese government, learning that
France regarded its re ply to the ulti-
matum as refusal to grant the French
demands, and being most DESTROYS Of
maintaining peace, has telegraphed
instructions to the Siamese minister at
Paris to inform NJ. Develle, the French
foreign minister, that Siam accepts the
ultimatum in it's entirety. The dis
patch adds that the Siamese govern
ment hopes that the blockade will
cease; that the diplomatic negotiations
will be resumed, and that ali early
settlement Of the troubles will be
effected. Lord Rosebery, secretary
Of state for foreign affairs, was
at the foreign Office at a very early
hour this morning. He remained there
for several hours. Mr.. Gladstone has
concluded that his presence in London
now is not necessary and he has gone
to-day to make his promised visit to
Stuart Rendel at Hatchland's Place,
near Guildford
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
EMPEROR WILLIAM AT COWES.
The German Ruler to Witness the Isle
of Wight Yacht Races

of Wight Yacht Races.
LONDON, July 29.-Emperor William,
on board the imperial yacht Hohen-
Zollern. arrived at Dover this morning
from Kiel. Count Won Hatfield, Ger
man ambassador to Great Britain, was
at Dover awaiting the arrival of the
yacht. He at once embarked and the
HohenzOllern proceeded westward for
the SOlent. Some miles east of
Spithead the royal yacht Osborne,
with the Prince of Wales and a distin-
guished party on board, met the Hohen-
zollern, and after exchanging signals
with the German yacht, sailed in her
company to Cowes, Isle of Wight. AS
the two yachts entered the Solent, sa-
lUtes in honor of the German Emperor
were fired at Portsmouth and Cowes.
The Solent presented beautiful appear
ance, the water being studded with
yachts and pleasure craft, all Of which
were decorated with German and
British flags and hundreds of
vari-colored signal flags The Emperor
was given an enthusiastic reception.
He will witness the races off the Isle of
Wight during his stay. His Majesty
yacht Meteor, formerly the well-knoWn
British cutter Thistle, that was defeated
III the race for the Americas cup in
1887 by the Volunteer, is entered for
some Of the races.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
STOPPED ON THE STATE LINE.
Unemployed Men from Colorado Not Per
mitted to Remain in Missouri.

Il
mitted to Remain in Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 29.-Chief of
Police Spears, with large squad of po-
lice, was on hand at the state line this
morning to meet the 800 unemployed
men from Colorado who started for this
city from Denver last night over the
Union Pacific Railway. Chief Spears
had discovered state law forbidding
railway companies to bring paupers
into the state, and as he considered
these men tramps and trading on the
misfortunes of the real unemployed
men in order to get free railroad trans
portation, he decided they should not
enter Missouri. The train, which con-
tanned five box cars, rolled eastward
at an early hour. The state line was as
far as the train with its motley lot of
men was allowed to go, however, the
police making a firm stand and compel
ling the engineer to stop. When the
inmates of the box cars became aware
of the purpose of the police there was
much loud talk among them and some
threats. Their miserable accommoda-
tions on their ride had put them in no
sweet frame of mind, and for a time it
looked as though they would make trou-
bic. Upon cooler consideration of the
situation, however, and in the face of so
sturdy squad of policemen, their
threats died on their lips. The men
finally agreed not to stop in Kansas
City and the train was allowed to pro-
ceed to the Union Depot. After disem-
barking the men were as good as their
word and soon scattered, some going
east, While others started south.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
NO MONEY FOR FREIGHT.
Crops in the Northwest Tied Up by the
Money Shortage.


Money Shortage.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, July 31.-The ques-
ton of how to move the wheat crop of
Minnesota and the DakOtas for 1893 is
becoming one Of great seriousness
Owing to the financial stringency the
borrowing power of the grain men has
become very limited. The country
banks will not lend, and the money
to be had is but mere frac-
ton Of what has heretofore been
used in moving the crops Nari-
Gus plans have been suggested whereby
the effects of the stringency may be OBJ
waited as much as possible. Any plan
that will result in the moving of the
crops, even though it be done very slow
ly, must be acceptable. Such a plan has
been proposed and is being adopted in
some parts Of Southern Minnesota, and
will very probably be generally adopted,
as it meets with much favor in business
circles as being a practical solution of
the question. The plan is that the
grain men issue their checks for grain
purchased of the farmers payable fifteen
days after date, which would allow time
for the collection of drafts against con-
signments. At some points the banks
will not advance money on drafts against
consignments, but will only enter such
drafts for collection. This plan makes a
division Of the burden which the
farmers cannot but admit is fair.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
RESERVE CREEPING UP.
Treasury Officials Consider the Financial
Situation Greatly Improved

OiUuoUIVl VI ooUiJ lIHpl Ufou,
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 2S.-The
large orders said to have been given by
New York financial houses for gold
abroad to be imported into this coun-
try are regarded at the Treas
ury Department as favorable
symptom of returning confidence.
Much of this gold now coming
here is the same gold that was
exported several months ago. The
heavy shipment of American cereals
abroad within the past two months has
materially reduced the balance of trade
against us. In such circumstances it
will be natural for the United States to
continue to receive gold from abroad.
Gold in considerable quantities is also
coming here from the West Indies. This
Spanish gold, on reaching our shores,
finds its way to the assay offices and is
melted up into bars and the Euro
pean gold soon finds Judgment in
the United States treasury. From
present indications the gold in
the treasury therefore will soon
pass $100,000,0OO. 1t is to-day
$97 $50, 900. When the 500, 900, 900 mark
is passed the treasury will again re-
sumo the issuance of gold certificates,
which by law had to be suspended
when the treasury gold was reduced be-
now outstanding aggregate $50,
small quantity for the treasury
to have. The department, however,
shows little or no interest whether the
gold is 100000 or SIS, 100000, as it is
the policy of Secretary Carlisle to use
the gold on hand the same as he does
currency in meeting the obligations of
the treasury. So for several months
past the gold reserve has been treated
as available cash. On this basis the
available cash in the treasury to-day is
$122,000,000.
New YORK, July 28.-The clearing
house committee has issued $4,000
worth of clearing house certificates up
to II o'clock to-day. This raises the
total outstanding to $25, 100000.
Inquiry among the big banking
houses this morning. shows that the re-
port given out last night relative to gold
The .Seligmans say they will
this week as reported, but may
engage some next week if rates of
exchange are favorable. Drexel, Nor
gan q Co. deny positively that they
have engaged dollars worth of gold
and have none coming outside of few
small lots which were purchased several
days ago and were on the way
home before the present agita-
ton began. Ladenburgh, Thalmann
d Co. and Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,
say that they have not engaged any gold
for import. tits possible, however, that
the latter firm may engage million of
gold before the day is over. 1t is said
that the firm received calls this morning
warranting the above statement
This leaves the positive engage
ments of gold at 81 100000 for
Lazard Freres and 100000 for Won
Hoffman q Co, 81, 900, 900 less than was
generally understood last night. At the
banks it was stated that up to IL o'clock
the calls for currency from the West
aggregated about 100000. Heidelbach,
1ckelheimer & Co. announced that they
have just been notified of a shipment to
them of 100000 of gold by the Umbria
sailing tomorrow. This makes 81 ,7OO,-
600 engaged for tomorrow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
OVER ONE THOUSAND SLAIN.
More Than One Thousand Men Killed in
Battle.

SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua, July 20.
Reports have reached here that Gen.
Zavala has strongly fortified Granada
and has organized an army of 1000 to
defend the city. Details of the battles
fought at Mateares where the govern
ment forces made their first defense of
Managua, and the one at Managua,
shows that Gen. Zelaya who aided
in the overthrow of Sacaza and
afterward joined the revolutionary par
ty of Leon, led the attacking troops on
each occasion A determined resist
ance was made by the government
forces. There was desperate fighting at
each place. The loss of life was enor-
canada e naN pdms that at $40 6o
men lost their lives in the engagement,
but the lowest estimate placed by i'm
partial observers upon the combined
loss in the two battles is from 1000 to
400 lives. The fighting was at close
rance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
CUTTING OFF PASSES.
Ten thousand Worlds Fair Admission Cards
to Be Revoked.

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WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHICAGO, ILL.,,
July 29.-The efforts to reduce the free
list to the fair are proving so successful
that Supt. Tucker, of the department
of admissions, predicts that under
the revision now taking place
at least 10000 season passes will be cut
OFT. People who are conscious of their
questionable right of free admission
have been making the most Of their
passes since the orders for revision and
reduction were issued, the attendance
from this source have jumped from 80,
600 to 10000 day. AS the order cut
ting off the old passes goes into effect
August l, 1t is expected that after that
date the daily free admissions will de-
crease to but little over $4,000.
A new feature was introduced this
afternoon at the weekly prize contest in
Lady Aberdeen's village. Irish mem
bers of the police and fire department
met and competed in running, walking,
sack and wheelbarrow races. There was
also the usual jig dancing for prizes.
August there will be a change of the
Oreche connected with the children S
building. On that day the Buffalo
Fitch-Oreche officers officers who have
been conducting the institution since
the exposition opened will give place
to the New York day nursery, which
will run the babyland show for the next
three months Miss Mariory Hall will
be the new matron.
The entire brigade of the English mil
itary tournament now located at the
Worlds Fair will take part in the inaug-
ural proceedings of Scottish week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
DISTILLING COMPANY FAILS.
Wolf Lake Company at Hammond, Ind.
Goes to Receiver.

CHICAGO, H., July 29.-The Wolf Lake
Distilling Company, at Hammond, Ind,
has been placed in the hands of a re-
ceiver. The liabilities are estimated at
100000. 1t is thought that the assets
will not pay more than 20 cents on the
dollar.
CLEvEvAND, o., July 29.-The Mac
neale & Urban Safe and Lock Company,
one of the oldest safe firms in the coun-
try, has assigned to Howard Douglass,
Of Cincinnati. Assets, $50, O0G; liabil'-
ties unknown. The firm has been I'M
fortunate in several large contracts, but
it is claimed that it is solvent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
HIPPERT'S CASE APPEALED.
Crane Elevator Company Takes a Mil
waukee Suit Into the Supreme Court.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, July 26.-Frank Hip
pert, boy in the employ of the
Western Union in Milwaukee, recov-
cred Judgment for $500 against the
Crane Elevator Company recently in
Judge Jenkins court there. He
was coming out of the Chamber of
Commerce building from work one
night and stumbled over some machin-
cry owned by the elevator company.
This resulted in the loss of an arm and
a suit for damages was commenced.
To-day the Crane Elevator Company
appealed the case to the United States
circuit court of appeals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
WANT A MONETARY BOARD.
New York Lumbermen Act on the Sill
yer and Financial Questions.

New York Lumbermen Act on the Sill
yer and Financial Questions.
New YORK, July 28.-The committee
of five appointed by the New York
Lumber Trade Association to demand
the repeal of the Sherman silver law
has prepared a petition to Congress
which will be circulated throughout
the state for the signatures OF all
engaged in the lumber business.
Ihe document in addition to urging the
repeal Of the Sherman, act asks that no
substitute be enacted at this session of
Congress, but that an expert commits
sion be appointed to consider and rec
Of a great commercial nation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
NEW CoRDAGE TRUST PLANNED.
Meeting Called at New York to Form a
Combine.

New YORK, July pa meeting Of all
the cordage interests in this country
has been called for August in this
city The subject of reorganization,
whether one all-embracing company
ance of the old national and
outside companies shall be arranged,
will be discussed. The millionaire
manufacturer, Iubbs, Of San Francisco
E. L. Filter, of Philadelphia, and the
largest individual cordage manufacturer,
John Good, of this city, will be present,
together with the representatives Of all
the considerable cordage concerns in
the United States.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
EXPRESS WAGON ROBBED.
Three Desperate Negroes Secure So, so
I,ur Rai in Texas

Three Desperate Negroes Secure 81, 900
by Raid in Texas.
WICHITA, Kas., July ga Pacific
Express Company's wagon was held up
on the streets here and robbed of 81 800.
On a telephone call at 9:3O P. NJ. a wag
on went to the Wichita creamery to col
lect goods. When the wagon arrived at
the creamery two negroes jumped
negro appeared. Covered by three re-
voivers the messenger was compelled
to open the safe, and after emptying its
contents into bag the negroes drove off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
MOVES AGAINST RUSSIA.

Germany Advances the Import Duty on
Products from the Cars Territory.
BERLIN, July 28.-The federal council
held meeting to-day to consider what
customs reprisals should be made
against Russia for the increased duties
levied by that country on imported
German products. The council finally
resolved to place an additional tax of
so per cent. on all Russian products i'm
ported into Germany. The new duties
will be collected on and after August l.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-08-02
Gang of KoDbers Fooled.

LEAvENwoRTH, Kas., July pa bold
attempt to rob the county treasurer
was made by three masked men at
midnight last night. Night Watch
man Graham heard a noise III the
Teasurer's office and going to
;he office attempted to open the door
one of the robbers let fly bullet at the
Waterman. The bullet went through
he latters hat The trio of robbers
scrambled out OF the window and fed.