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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17
Examiner Zimmerman to Eckels.

Washington. Jan. Especial: Bank
Examiner Zimmerman telegraphed to
Comptroller Eckels today that he had
closed the First National bank. of Red
field, S. D., Of which State Treasurer
w. w. Taylor is president. Beyond the
fact tina Mr.. Zimmerman's telegram
states briefly hat state funds were de-
posted in his bank, nothing is known
as to the condition of the institution
which was closed today.
On the 10th of December, when the
last report was made, the bank owed to
depositors $107 1913; to other banks, $751;
900. and bills payable. So. 900. On that
day the capital was $50, 0O0 and the sur
plus SIC, 1000. The banks total assets
were 1924, 900, and it held a reserve
against liabilities of 40 per cent. in cash
in its own vaults and in the hands of
approved reserve agents, and this would
indicate that three weeks ago the bank
was In good shape and that heavy
drafts must nave been made upon it's
since the date of the report.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17
defed to come here at once ana tai,s
charge Of the bank. ~
Excitement MT Pierre.

I1erre, JAM. 9.-Special: Tho Tov,or
defalcation has absorbed all intoros-
mere. 1t is learned thai the only state
money to be found is SIS, 900 in Taylor's
bank at Redfeld and s16.O 900 in a
bank at Pierre. Everything else
amounting to s37O.O 900, has gone. Word
has been received from the Chase Ma.
tional bank at New York that the $50. 600
OF Iundlng warrants held there are not
PAID ana an answer is now a%nxiously
waited from Albany, N. Y. where $780,
900 is held. State banks cannot pa
much affected If the people keep the,r
heads, as only two other banks will be
involved on the bonds. Norris & La.
brie, of the Doland bank. are caught
the former for $50, 900 and the latter for
$4,000. f. w. Brooks and Frank
Beard. bankers of Aberdeen, are also
causht Tor $4,000 c Personal
friends of Taylor In Sphinx county are
numerously victimized. In addition tc
those already mentioned are J. O. Pow.
ers, W. Z. kiser, jr. and sr., j. A. Kiser,
w. ID. Beebe, F. S. Myers, c. II. Vinton
ana the estate of II. NJ. Howard. John
McCnesney and ex-Gov. Mellette each
justified for $50, 900 and VIM. Taylor
~ ic treasurer, IOT SoU, UUU.
Inc total noun of justification is $780,
ooo, several thousand short of the de.
falcation.
Taylor's friends are weakening. anu
although much faith existed this morn
ing that he would yet show up. there
are but few who cling to that h;pe to-
night. 1t looks like a cle..n sweep Of
the state funds, Whit. The bank at Red
field will not be - largely affected.
The ma~":,ude Of the affair can be
fully "~aIlzed only by those who have
|--oWledge of the severe straits in
which the state was placed prior to
this new disaster. There are a few II
told you Sos" but the high esteem in
which Taylor has been held is mani
fest in the almost universal express
sionS Of establishment. Although Dep
uty harrington received Saturday a
telegram purporting to come from Tay-
lor at New York, the Herald of that
city. in reply to u telegram to look the
matter up, replies that Taylor does not
appear to have been in the city for
some time.
Mr.. Palmer. of Salem, says he met
Taylor in Chicago on the 18th of De-
cember, closeted in a room, with
locke door, at Il hotel in company with
a brother-in-law. S. c. Leppleman, and
a lawyer from Indiana.
Attorney Genera Crawford received
a telegram this morning from ex-Gov.
Mellette, who is in Indiana. asking him
not to proceed on the bond until he
should arrive. Mr.. Mellette is one of
the bondsmen. This telegram con-
firms the worst fears.
Seven hundred and n~inety-five thou
sand dollars OF funding warrants We're
in New York for payment. They have
not been returned. although Auditor
Nipple has been expecting them for
some time. and it is thought the banks
of deposit have been renting to New
York for the payment of these war
sary to pay these warrants. the audit
or's report called for S51, 900 of cash in
current funds. There is also a large
amount Of school funds that were soon
to be apportioned. making a possible
total shortage a~pproximating $685. 600.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17

A company composed of several promi-
nent people of Sioux Falls has becn formed
for the purpose of engaging in the coffee
business in Mexico. Among those inter-
ested in the company are Cyrus Waits, for
several terms Clerk. of the Courts of Min
nehaha County, and Rev. f. b. Meredith,
President of the Baptist University of that
city. Mr.. Waits will leave in Il few days
for Mexico where he will arrange matters
for the reception of the balance of the com
pany. which comprises about twenty young
men of Sioux Falls.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17
GLOOM AT r
Nothing New in Regard to the Disap-
pearance of Taylor.

There is little new in regard to the defal-
cation and disappearance of ex-Treasurer
Tavlor, but that little did not tend to
tighten the gloom occasioned by the revela-
tons. Taylor's bOndsmen were served
with notices thai action TO recover would
be begun against them, but it is not be-
lieved that % cents on the dollar could be
recovered from them. The following are
the bondsmen. with the mounts for which
they are liable. The bond was for $3.50, 900,
divided as follows:
j. Il. McChesney, a New York broker. -. $4,000
;. IL. Einton, treasurer of the Northwest
ern Mortgage Company. ............ 25,oO0
William Taylor, his father. .............. 30, 90
4 kemnerer, Redtield. .:...... 10000
{. II. Howard, speaker of the House.. 500
J. \. klsr. Oakland. l................ 1906
W. &. kiS y, Redteld ............ ...... l5,l0)
j. o. power 1900
Il. II. McCaughey ............. -. 1900
NJ. u. iebe...... 10000
+. :. Meyers........ 10000
+. ". Brooks. Aberdeen, president of
The FIRST National Bank 5000
Frank Beard, Aberdeen...... .......... 25,UOJ
&c. Morris. Doland. president o; the
First National Bank. 10000
EN-GOV. Mellette OF Watertown. ........ 5000
-. g.. i-abr e. IT,. Doland, cashier First
EatIOldI Bank. ........ 3J.NO
The mail brought Il letter to Deputy Bur
rin"ton containing over 81 ,00)i in certificates
ot deposits mailed from New York ON sun
DAY. and the letter accompanying was
Gated on sunday last. and is without uues-
ton il the handwriting OF Mr.. Taylor.
Tn certificates show deposits at Doland.
Woons0cFet and Artcsian. The public eX-
&llincr is sure that all the state funds were
"O. X" at the examination in April last.
nd i; Taylor was short the shortage has
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17

War has been declared upon saloons in
Aurora County. All of them have been
closed and drug stores have been notified
to sell liquor according to law hereafter.
This action is arousing much bitter oppO-
sitiOn.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17
County Treasurer short.

b. NJ. Tunley, County Treasurer Of Gus
ter County. was found short 5000 on set
Element with the County Commissioners
preparatory to swearing in the new officer.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17
STATE FUNDS GONE.
Dakota'S Retiring Treas
urer Missing.
STUNNED.
GETS AWAY WITH SOMETHING
OVER $3.50, 600.

IN One Had an linking of the State OF
agairs-Has Bank Mt Redfield Closed.
but II Is Claimed that Dcpositors VIII
Lose Nothing-Not Seen in New York for
Weeks.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1895-01-17

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

cat lines. {, ID ...r,ss - oniy m IN. but women
and youn: Iesple. aud ciss> In one day an
iinm sns.s vaiis.y. 20 ma ch which ybu woulh
havr 10 max acollcc2on or English publica
tons of var o A. kinds
Tho size OF newspapers seems TO trouble
great man., peo le. Speaking IN "a hasiness
sens,. ths SUNDAY paper ia particular l. the
one bargain u watch re pe kick because they
ct TOO much for their rtoncy.
u isnot intended that every re lder shall de-
vote his time 20 adins tho entise contents OF
n sunday pager any more than n should
bcgn with the bill o., fare in n popular hotel
and eat every disn tacrcupon enumerated.
Tn are Is n convenient table OF contents, and
ne Is expo ol e ssl,ct that which he viii en-
joy the m 81 aud dsv q his tine o. :.
The modern new paper tax OF ,le roof of
the whole world, aud let's all mankind look in.
IL has become with commerce the great lever
OF the world. Wheri n fultills its h CHEST mis-
sion. N carries just as little sorrow or trouble
among the people a. II possible, ani 10 en-
doavors 10 &C .tter rays or sunshine and feel
ineS Of hope IN the homes OF the tot ins mil-
lions 20 encourage them and their families in
the great battle OF l!fe
Journalists have a much greater responsible.
ity than other profes aonal or business men.
l fully believe that they appreciate IL. They
reach their ideal as noarly AS they can. be-
lieve firmly that the journalists of this coun.
try are just as loyal aud patriotic citizens.
just as true men. just ns anxious to build up
their communities, and just as eager 20 uplift
and broaden aud improve the p 'ople, as are
the same number of men in any other profes'
sion or any other line OF bu iness in these
United States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Cuban Victory In Sight.

HABASA, Dec. 2o.-It is beginning to be
openly admitted here, even in official
quarters, that the position of the Spanish
cause Is becoming exceedingly prccarious.
1t is learned that tho principal bands of
Gomez. Maceo, Pancho, GARLIC and Of
Jose And and Maria Aguirre, the last two
Americans, have formed n junction. In
the Remedies district, Vidal's band are
reported to be uniformed and to have out
fits equal to tho troops. The doubt and
alarm caused by the state OF affairs are
plainly discernible in Habana, and signs
are manifest that tho prestige Of the re-
cent insurgent successes has greatly in
creased their power.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
PRESS OF TODAY
And The Influence II Wields Over the
iation's Affairs.
FIELD or AMERICAN JOURNALISM
Made Up of Worlds Brightest
Literary Talent.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Patrlotic dccora-
tions and patriotic speeches were the order
last night at the American commerce ban
quet given at Dslmonico's. It was the
centennial celebration Of the Jay CONNER
cial treaty with Great Britain, as we'll as
the Inauguration OF the annual observance
OF "Commcrcal day" by all organized
commercial bodies OF tho country.
Many mon OF world wdo reputation
Were there, and the six long tables seated
moro than 300 guests. Chaunccy Nj. Do
pow presided. and with him on either side
Of the table OF honor sat Mayor Strong,
Secretary Oliver Herbert. William jay, y
direct dcsccndent Of the statesman who
secured the Jay treaty; General Russell A.
Algcr General Horace Porter, Bishop
Potter, Charles H. Cramp. Don NJ. D'ck-
inson, William Il. Frye. Clement A. Girls
com, Charles A. Dana, Andrew III. Greene,
William III. Webb, James I. kilbrcth,
collector of the port OF New York; Henry
Il. Hyde and Charles II. Taylor.
The other tables were presided over by
John A. Mccall, s d. Babcock, Daniel
Appleton, :. l.. Woodford, Frederick p.
Olcott and Henry w. Cannon.
The banquet was given under the aus
piccs of the editors and contributors OF the
recently completed history entitled "One
Hundred Years OF American Commerce, y
Of which Mr.. Depcw is the editor and to
which 100 of the most eminent men In tho
country have contributed each chapter.
There was an hours reception in the
parlors below the banquet hall from TO
= o'clock. and the topic Of conversation
was chiefly on the Venezuelan question.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

unanimous tia1 thcrc should Inc q speedy
cemcnfing of all the republics or the
Western World.
Admiral Buncc, commanding the North
Atlantic squadron. cane up To- washing
ton from his flagship Now York In Hainp-
ton Roads Yesterday. and had consulta-
ton with Acting Secretary McAdoo re-
spcctlng the movements Of his squadron.
He was 10 have sailed Saturday for the
West IndicS but he will defer his de-
parture until he confcrs with Secretary
Herbert when no returns to Washington
next Sunday.
The feeling Is growing In naval circles
that the cruise will he abandoned, for 10 ~
now regarded as highly imprudent tn send
away from the country the only substan-
tial defense OF the Atlantic seaboard.
There Is also a suggestion that it wouldsHs
prudent 10 recall the Mediterranean squad
ron, comprising three of our finest cruisers,
which would bo left hopclessly bottled
up" in the event that matters took bad
turn.
Another sta'.."-nt Coming.
LONDON, Dee 81. Sir Michael Hicks
Beach made an nddr~ss asst night at q
Conservative banquet In Bristol which
contained an important suggestion OF the
probable next step TO be taken by the
British government in the Venezuelan
controversy. namely. the issuance of u
statement by Lord Salisbury, which, Sir
Michael intimated. might put new face
on affairs.
The chancellor warned his hearers
against exaggerating the gravity OF the
Venezuelan trouble Some persons, he
went on, however 10 say. talked OF the
l,t. he T..tf
States and Great Britain because OF the
ties Of kinship hetw,en the two nations
Nothing was inp,ssible. he asserted,
which had already occurred, and IL klns-
men unfortunately differed sometimes,
they became very bitter enemies.
But there was reinsurance, he said, i'm
the fact that he did not believe that tho
people on the other side OF the Atlantic
desired war.
He thought That when the true state
ment which Lord Salisbury had ably pre-
pared in dispatches was published, the
result would be happy, honorable and
peaceful 90 both sides.
There was, he said. a special security
for the peace OF the two English speaking
nations, because both were reared under
free institutions and were accustomed 10
read and think for themselves, and not TO
follow blindly the Judgment OF their
rulers.
In their past history, when disputes had
arisen, decisions had been come To and
popular outcry evoked upon imperfect in
formation, which, when fuller informa-
ton was available. had entirely passed
away He was confident that IL the true
statement Of Great Britain's case as re-
vcaled in Lord Salisbury dispatches was
laid before the people hero aud In Amer
lea, the result would be happy, peaceful
and honorable to both parties.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Texas Not Quite Ready.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Once moro tho
official trial of tho Lattcshlp Texas has
had to DO postponed, this time after she
had very successfully accomplished three
fourths Of the task allotted TO her. Tho
cause Of ths postponcment was attributa-
BILE TO. structural defects The trouble
was in the engine and firerooms. Large
quantities OF cold water were being used
to keep the journals cool. The water
falls into cisterns in the flreroom, where
the bilge pumps are used to carry 10 away.
The pumps were totally inadequate for
this. In consequence, the place became
flooded and work had to be stopped. The
circulating pump also became useless for
q time, from heating
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
satolIi Gets His znchetto.

WAsHINGToS, Dec. 20.-The delivery to
Mgr. Sdtolli " the zuchetto ca small red
skullcap) and the consistorial letter In
forming him of his elevation to the car
dinalatc, which arc preliminary TO the con-
ferring upon him Of the bcrctta, took
place at the Catholic legation hero last
evening The duty was performed by the
Marquse Sacrapant, tho pope's messon-
ger. MarquiSe SIcrapanti. in fun uni
form, explained his mission i'm few
words, and handed tho consistorial letter
TO Mgr. Sbarrati, who, opening it, read
the brief official announcement that on
Nov. % the pope had created the delegate
n cardinal Mgr. Satolli, in reply, de-
livered some extcmporancous rcmarks, adj
dressing them TO the noble guard. All the
proceedings wcro in Latin. In his reply.
the new cardinal thanked the maruuse
ivi tne Office nc hnd performed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Echo of 'o5 Enca,npment.

LOUISVILLE. Dec. 2O.--Last night saw
the windup ~ the Grand Army encamp.
ment OF 1895. when the Louisville com.
mittee made its final report, and southern
hosts and northern guests greeted one an.
other nj the banquet table at the Penden-
mis- club. a large number Of prominent
'mcmbers % the Grand Army assisted yes.
tcrday ! the presentation OF oncampment
fags 20 ench % The public schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

NORTH BERWICK, Me. Dec. 20 Moses
welcb. farmer, who lived about midway
irtwccn this place aud Wells village. was
burned to death Yesterday by fire. which
also destroyed the house aud outbuild.
ings. Mr. Wclth was about ~ years of
age. The cause o. tho fire is unknown,
but as Mr. Wclch was in the habit Of
smoking la bcd' IL L. thought IL may
have been set in that way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Pillsbury Wins Again.

ST PETERSBURG, Dec. 2o.-The chess
tournament was continued here yesterday.
Pillsbury (white) beat Tschigorin In a
queens gambit, declined, after 55 moves.
Lasker (black) beat Steinitz In N queens
gamblt, declined, after 40 moves. The
scores to date are as follows: Pillsbry won
., lost 1; Lasker won 3, lost Il; Steinitz
won /, lost 3; Tschigorin won l, lost y.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

LONDON, Dec. 20.--1he German steam
ship spree. Captain wllligcrod, from New
York. Dcc. TO- for Bremen, stranded on
Warden ledge, n dangerous pile of rocks,
two miles west OF Yarmouth. on the
northwest coast OF the Isle of Wight The
steamer was in charge Of pilot when
she struck. Tugs landed her passengers
and mails. and II is likely that portion
af her cargo will have 10 De moved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

GUTHRIE, o. r., Dec. Goa sensation
has been caused by the grand jury finding
indictments against Sheriff Atherton for
allowing prisoners 10 escape; Probate
Judge Basil for falsifying records; ex-
Police Judge Whites for malfeasance in
Office. and Henry 4. Afford. ex-prcsident,
and Amos Il. Wing, ex-treasurer, of the
Agricultural college, both To-. embezzle-
ment of government funds
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
From the Message OF President Cleveland
Dec. IL. 1926.

The Monroe doctrine finds its recognition in
those principles OF international law which
are based upon the theory that every nation
shall have its rights protected and its Jus,
claims enforced. OF course this government
is entirely confident that, under the sanction
Of: his doctrine. We have clear rights and un-
doubted claims. Nor is this ignored in the
British reply. The prime minister. while not
admitting that tho Monroe doctrine Is ap.
piicable 10 the present conditions, states. I'm
declaring that tho United STATES would resist
any such enterprise II IL was contemplated.
President Monroe adopted policy which re
ceived the entire sympathy OF the English
government OF that date"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
To Distribute Armenian Fupds.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The party that
will so to Armenia 10 distribute supplies
under the auspices OF the Red Cross so.
ciety will he made mp as follows: Miss
Clara Barton, George NJ Pullman, stephen
Barton. DIR. Hubble. Dr. and Mrs. Gar
dener. DIR Egan and Ernest Mason The
executive officers will be chosen from mis-.
sionaries alrcndy on the field IL il posi-
ble that the health OF stephen Barton will
not permit him TO GO with the party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Alleged Check Swiudler.

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. 2o.-A man
giving the name of E. B. Pratt and solicit
ing insurance In representing himself to
be an agent of the Northwestern Masonic
Aid association, for two months past, is
now reported missing. He is said to have
issued worthless checks valued at several
hundred dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Death of Queen Margaret.

APfA, Nov. 3O-Miss Margaret Young,
queen OF the Manua group, Is dead She
came TO the throne rs the direct descend
snt OF the royal line on the side OF her
mother who married Arthur Young n
,sadcr. The queen was % years old and
reigned four years
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Intsreating Figures.

BosToy, Dec. 2o.-Amended returns Of
the vote of the men at the state election
in Massachusetts,, on the question OF mu-
nicipal suffrage for women, fled In this
Office Of tho secretary Of the common
wealth, show a loss OF 80 votes for the saf-
fragists, making the total vote OF the men
stand: "No" 1s8,916 "Yes" s6,e70; ma
jority against woman suffrage OF lO0Oo8.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
A Mother. Doubi. Grim.

ANN ARBoR, Mich. Dec. 20. Mrs G.. A.
Grossman, wife ~ prominent hardware
merchant, committed suicide by jumping
into cistern back ~ their house. She
carried with her 3.year-old child. A
note was left telling where the bodies
could lie found No cause can bc con.
LNrn fnr fln not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
Louisiana For Mckinley.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 20.--The Republi-
cab state central committee held a stormy
meeting yesterday. II was pitched bat
tie bet ween the Yarmouth faction, favor
ing Mckinley, and the Kellogg faction
supporting Reed Yarmouth aud Nc.
Kinley captured the organization. and
fixed the state nominating convention for
T..
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

From Letter ofSecretary Cass. Oct. 81. 1888.
The United States will not consent to the
subjugatiop Of any OF the independent states
OF this continent to European powers, nor to
the exercise Of a proteotorotc over them. nor
to any other direct political Influences to
control their policy or institutions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
From President Folks First Annual Message,


IS40.
The present is deemed proper occasion to
reiterate and reufflrm the principle svowed
by Mr.. Monroe, and to state my cordial con-
currence in its wisdom and sound policy. IL
should bc distinctly announced to the world
as our settled policy that no future European
colony or dominion shall, with our consent
be planted or established on any part of the
North American continent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20

HARTFonp. Dec. co-A divorce was
zrantcd io Mr. ". r. DAly Yesterday
ficsn her husband. Father Bil," DAILY. the
,isrfiaaB. er iav ground W intolerabie
cruelty. Mrs. DAILY will reoivo $4,000
aimOny.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-12-20
science

Science is knowing how"
The only secret about
Scott's Emulsion is years
OF science. When made in
large quantities and by i'm
proving methods, an emul-
sion must be more perfect
than when made in the old
time way with mortar and
pestle Il few ounces at a
time. This is why SCOTS
Emulsion of cod liver oil
never separates, keeps
sweet for years, and why
every spoonful is equal to
every other spoonful. An
even product throughout.
In other emuisio-s you are liable 10 get
an uneven bcoetit-either an over or
under dose. Oct Scott's. 0es.aioe has
safmoa-coiored wrapper.