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The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

Washington, d c., Dec. 90
Comptroller of the Currency Eckels
said this afternoon that he feels no
apprehension over the bank failures
which have occurred of late Two
more failures, the Commercial Ma.
tional bank of Roanoke, Va. and the
Columbia National of Minneapolis,
were added to the list to day. They
comparatively small institutions,
however, and under ordinary circum-
stances their failure, it is said, would
attract only passing attention. Mr..
Eckels, when asked to day by a
representative of the Associated
Press as to the general banking sit
uation, said:
"Of course bank failures are more
or less dlsquieting, but those which
have occurred recently have little or
no general significance attached to
them. They were due largely to local
causes, wholly unconnected with the
general condition of the banks
through the country at large. The
case of the Atlas bank was not q
failure at all, but was a mere volun.
tary liquidation, every depositor be.
ing paid in full. The two failures
to day are of minor importance. As
against these few failures, based on
local causes, the general condition
Of the banks is excellent. The re.
ports received under the last call,
that of December II, are uniformly
favorable, and show an average re.
serve held of considerably above the
25 per cent required by the law.
One of the last reports, that of the
Brooklyn banks, shows the average
reserve held to be "a 02 per cent,
and most OF the reports run or 10
per cent above the legal require
ments. In each case, too, the assets
in detail make an entirely satisfac-
tory showing as compared with the
liabilities. On the whole, it is evi-
dent that the national banks to-day
are as stable as they ever were, aud
the sporadic failure of bank here
and there through defects peculiar
to the failing bank is of small i'm
portance, wholly without general
significance
Il am advised from Minneapolis
that the failure there has occasioned
no disturbance beyond the institu
tion concerned"
Golden City, Mo-, Dec. 29-The
Aldrich Banking Company has gone
out of business.
BUSINESS FAILURES
NJ. Frank & Co, Fort Wayne, In
diana, have assigned.
II. A and G. NJ. Alishouse of
Hannibal, Mo, have gone into the
hands of trustee.
Albert Cohn, dry goods dealer of
Brennan, Tex, hes failed.
The Trenton N. j. Dry Goods
Co. is In the hands of a receiver.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

Governor Stephens says he will
sppoint no man to office who did not
vote the democratic ticket straight
from top to bottom.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

One hundred convicts in the Ken.
'tucky penitentiary haye asked the
governor for pardon on a promise
that they will 60 and fight for
Cuba's freedom.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

Otto Wasmansdorff, a member of
the Wasmansdorff 4 Heinnemann
banking firm which failedin Chicago
last week, put bullet in his brain
and ended his life Sunday. 1t is said
the act was committed from remorse
and harsh criticisms of depositors
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

A A.canvass of the members of the
Legislature of New York indicates
thet Platt will succeed Hill in the
H. S Senate.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

There were seven hold ups in Kan
sas City Saturday night. Three
highwaymen were captured by the
police.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

Mr.. Bryan can congratulate him
self that he was defeated for the
presidency. These banks and bust.
ness failures cannot be charged up
to him.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

It appears the advance agent of
adversely has struck the banks of
illinois and Minnesota, from the
way they are passing in their
checks.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

For President and Vice. President
IN 1900, the Pleasant Hill Gazette
hoists the names of W. j. Bryan
and Jno. r. Mclean. of Cincinnati.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

The New York World says that
500 mon will be discharged from the
Brooklyn navy yard. Shortage of
funds is given IA the reason.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

The promised prosperity is still
Iust over on the other side Of the
mountain.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

Seven men were lynched in Ken
lucky last week.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31
Comes

With a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle eefforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms O.
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the ONLY
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when You pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxat,ves or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need Of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used andg gives most General satisfaction.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

The WEEKLY TIMES. published every
Thursday, will be sent to any address
scc year, postage paid, for SI.oo.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

The republican papers promise US
prosperity as soon as the inaugural
bail is over.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31
MORE BANKS GO UNDER.
Two National and Two State Banks Close
Their Doors.
TUESDAYS BANK FAILURES.

TUESDAY BANK FAILURES.
The Van Nortwick bank of Rata
via, Illinois; liabilities estimated at
$4,000, ,0G0
Columbia National bank of Min.
neapolis, MINI; liabilities, S247 900.
Commercial National bank Of
Roanoke, Va; liabilities, $4,000.
Washington State bank of Mime
apolis, MINI; deposits, S363,132.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

The Missouri Legislature will meet
uext Wednesday Jan 9th.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31
FRIDAY, January %. 1897.

between the hours of zine O'Clock in the fore
noon and I've O'Clock in the afternoon of that
day, for the purposes Of satisfying said debt
i1.eres. and costs. FRANK ALLEN.
'-is Trustee.
The Butler weekly times., 1896-12-31

The way to make tram robbers re
spect the law is to b 4ng them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
Presentation of Porfrait.

The State Historical society has been
presented with a life size portrait of
William Tanner, the organizer and
president of the first society in Kansas.
The portrait is the work of Miss Flora
FRANKIE of Leavenworth, his grand
daughter. The presentation occurred at
the residence of Judge Wellhouse in
this city last evening the presentation
address being made by Mrs. J. G. Wood,
a cousin of Mr.. Tanner. Judge Well
house, on the part of the State Horti-
cultural society, made a short speech
of acceptance.
Addresses were also made by Gov
ernor Morrill, and F. G. Adams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
The Montana Copper King Com
bines With Haggins.
Greatest String of Racers Ever
Gotten Together
ON AMERICAN TURF.
Winnings of the Great Tam.
many Made COIOrs Famous.
Descendants of Salvador and
Midlothian Prominent.

San Francisco, July 25.-James B.
Higgins c0lors will not be seen on the
turf next season; neither will he race
horses under his own name. He has
combined his racing interests with those
of Marcus DAILY. the copper king of
Montana.
The stable will be raced in Marcus
Days name, will be managed by him,
and the jockeys will wear his copper
colors. made very familiar to the sight
of eastern race goers by the winnings
of the great Tammany and other thor
oughbreds.
The racing stable that the Montana
copper king is getting together for the
coming season will be the greatest that
has ever appeared on the American
turf, not only in numbers, but in quail
ity. This great stable to race in Marcus
Days colors will have at its disposal
the get of the wOrld-famed Salvador,
Midlothian, the sire of Sir Walter, St.
Andrew, Calvados, F'itzjames, Sir Mod
red, Mailman and other noted stations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
KANSAS NEWS.
Abilene Business Men Want
JObber's Rates.
Appoint Committee to Present
Claims
TO THE STATE BOARD.
Lightning Destroys a Depot
and Much Grain.
J. R. Burton Addresses a MeKin-
ley Club.
TO THE STATE BOARD.

Abilene. July 25.-A well attended
meeting of the business men of Abb
lene was held in the parlors of the
Union Pacific hotel yesterday to fur
Their discuss matters connected with the
effort being made to secure full class
jobber rates for Abilene.
Reports We're made by the several
committees appointed to make inquiries
and gather facts to present to the state
board of railroad commissioners, who
have set next Tuesday, July %, as the
day for hearing Abilene's petition.
1t was shown that towns of equal or
less Importance around US have the
rates Abilene wishes and many of them
ship much less in most lines, and the
result is detrimental to our interests.
For instance, the rate from Salina to
Abilene on first class is 10 cents, sec
cond 10, third II and fourth 10, while
from Abilene to Salin the first class
rate is p cents, second 10, third II and
fourth IA.
The following committee was appoint
ed to appear before the board of com
missioners at Topeka: d. L. Pisle, John
Johntz, Benjamin Brenneman, l. s
Hallan, ]. S Hollinger, J. B. Case,
J. K. FOrney, w. II. Iron, G. A Hodge,
J. E. Brewer and p. J. StOddard, and
they VIII leave Tuesday morning on the
early Union Pacific train.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
BIG FLOOD THREATENED.
The Whole Ohio Valley Will Expe-
rience High Waters.

Pittsburg, July 25--The greatest of
all floods in the Monongahela valley
which is sweeping down that stream
will cause the rivers here to reach a
stage of rs feet this evening, which will
be sufficient water to flood the lower
district of both cities. The general con-
ditions throughout the MOnongahela
valley is critical.
The lower end of McKeesport is flood
ed and a foot more of water at the pres
ent writing will reach many of the
warehouses along it's banks at that
water reaching the second stories of
many of the houses This last rise was
caused by cloud bursts and heavy rains
at the head of the MonongaheIa. In
many places they were the heaviest
known in twenty-five years The
amount of damage will probably reach
81, 600 600. The guage at the Smirch-
field bridge at y o'clock showed 20.56
feet and rising at the rate of 6 inches an
hour The danger line in this city is
% feet.
At / p. m. the water has commenced
to creep in many cellars in the dis
tricts about the point.
Cincinnati, July 25.-RepOrts from
Virginia Kentucky and Ohio show all
tributaries to the Ohio river overflow
ing their banks. The damage to rail-
road and other property is general and
very great. The danger of a continu-
Gus rise of the Ohio is believed today
to be passed.
The foods along the tributaries are
reported to have reached their height
and the weather is clearing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
LET THEM HAVE TT ALL.
Senator Martin in Favor of Giving
Populists Everything in Kansas.

Senator John Martin said today to
a Journal reporter, in regard to the
action of the st. Louis convention:
I was inclined, when I first heard of
it, to think that they had made a mis-
take. But I now think it will turn out
all right. 1t is better that they should
nominate a ticket that will receive the
united support of their party than for
them to endorse Bryan and Sewall and
then have a split in their party have
said all along that did not want them
with a spirit of unanimity. They will
simply come to some sort of an agree
Inent on the way the electoral vote will
be cast
When asked whether he thought it
would affect the union of the silver
forces in this state or change the basis
on which a union would be made, Sen
ator Martin continued:
4 don't think it will prevent a union.
It may change the basis some, but
for my part 1 am willing in view of the
way the Kansas delegation has acted
to let the POpulists go on and name the
entire state ticket. AS I said before it
would be a good move politically if they
would put a Democrat on for chief JUS
tice and a silver Republican on for at
torney general. I think that our party
generally in this state will be willing
for the Populists to go ahead. The
Kansas POpulistS have acted calamity
at st. Louis and have done all they
could for Bryan and Sewall; and l
think that the only difference that the
be that it will be necessary to make an
agreement for a combination of the
electoral votes when the electors are
elected
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
STETsON KILLS HIMsELF.
Son of the San Francisco millionaire
Takes His Own Life.

San Francisco, July 25.-Albert L.
Stetson, general manager of the Yo-
semitic Valley Railroad company, and
son of James B. Stetson, millionaire
merchant and railroad president, shot
himself early this morning in the rooms
of his friend, Frederick Webster, and in
the presence of Miss Amy Head, a
friend of Stetson and Webster
No reason is assigned for the suicide
except that StetsOn had been drinking
large quantities of absinthe for several
days. His youth, wealth, social and
commercial prominence have made his
act seem doubly sensational. He at
tended a variety theater last evening
with some friends, Miss Head among
the number. After supper Stetson and
Miss Head went to Webster's rooms.
Webster had been in England and in
his absence gave the keys to his room
to Stetson, his intimate friend, and to
Miss Head, whose own apartments
were in the same house. Stetson went
into the bedroom of the suite and while
Miss Head was in an adjoining apart
ment, shot himself in the head, dying
an hour later.
Extraordinary pains were taken by
the Stetson family to keep the affair
secret, and physicians were induced to
sign a death certificate stating that
the shooting had been accidental but
Miss Head states Stetson had been
threatening suicide all last evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
VANDERBILT BETTER.
He is Slowly Gaining in Strength
Depew Calls.

derbiIt sr. is slowly recovering, accord
ing to reports made by his physicians.
Drs. McLane and Draper visited Mr.
Vanderbilt last night and both said
the patient was gaining strength and
vigOr-
As soon as he arrived in the city,
Chauncey NJ. Depew called on Mr.. Van
derbilt After leaving the house DR..
Depew said: Mr.. Vanderbilt looks
much better than 1 expected. 1 heard
alarming reports in Europe and they
gave me considerable uneasiness. lie
is now, however, out of all danger, and
all ne needs is rest. I think, however,
it would be wise for him to give up
hard work for several months. Then
he will be all right"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Lawful Money of U. S. Must Give
Way-Only Gold Bonds Wanted.

Brazil, Ind, July 25.-W. H. CutshaH,
treasurer of this county, has been en-
deavoring for the past month to dis
pose of $91, 500 worth of county bonds,
issued for the construction of three
gravel roads in this county. The bonds
are made payable in the lawful money
of the United States, and this is where
the hitch comes in. Mr.. Cutshan re-
ceived a letter this afternoon from w.
J. Hays & Son, bankers of Cleveland,
O., notifying him that they would not
consider the purchasing of the bonds
unless they were made payable in gold.
Warren Leach & Co, bankers of Chi
cago, notified the treasurer that they
could not purchase the bonds until the
financial skies cleared up. Mr.. Cutshal
has received numerous letters from
bankers and brokers similar to those
mentioned above. AS consequence of
the treasurer's inability to dispose of
the bonds, 500 1aborers who would be
given employment on the roads are
idle
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
COUNTY AUDITORS REPORT
Interesting Figures Pertaining to
Shawnee County Expenses.

Shawnee County Expenses.
The annual report of w. F. Pagan,
the county auditor, to the county COM
missioners. was filed this morning.
Notwithstanding that it was necessa-
~ to assess real estate this year over
the total cost in the city was 1916 less.
There was also a saving in the town
ships.
The cost of criminal cases in the jus
tice courts was S3,089-25 less than last
year for which Mr.. Pagan cOmplim entS
the county attorney and his assistant
The cost Of the water supply for the
various buildings has greatly increased
being s812.52 as against $394.26 last
year. The increase is mostly at the
Jail.
The Jail is being kept cleaner than
it used to be.
The total cost of running the county
for the year was $118, 11214. This does
not include $55, .43 paid on the new
court house.
The new court house furniture cost
ST, 1853. It cost 81, 34S-90 to run the
district court It cost IS, 351 70 to take
care Of the court house. The elections
cost 81, 254 06. The salaries of the cOun-
ty officers amounted TO S14 915. OF. The
Jail cost the county S8.21O.80
Some of the other items taken from
the long list are as follows:
Assessments, 81, SIS. so; asylum for
poor. S3,945.18; bridges. 5,0O4.92: burial
of old soldiers. 81 PCS. 70: fair grounds
1892 so; fuel, $3.50 3; fugitives from JUS
Ece, S103l7S; grand jury, 81 SOS. OF: in
digent poor, $7,2O194: inquests. ST .102-
20; insane poor, $6,947.55; justice
courts, S5.19185 printing 50
o69 40; probate. court, $1,66445; station
cry and supplies, $2,9S7.40; light 81
6.65; roads, S364.5G: Ston quarry
$267-37; surveyors fees, 1886. 80: special
taxes, S54s-48; teachers examiners. SS4;
home appropriation, $500: treasury ex-
aminers, S22; sanitation, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
j. @. A. PEYTON FLOPS.
His Place on Republican County
Central Committee is Vacant.

The Republican county central com
mittee is in session this afternoon in
the F'lambeau club rooms. The com
mittee will decide what to do about
opening the county campaign. It is pro-
bable that it viii be decided to open
the campaign in earnest after the rally
in Topeka August TO-
The committee has but one place to
fill because Of the free silver defec-
ton. J. Q. A. PeytOn of North Topeka
announces that ne viii not vote for
Mckinley and his place Will be filed.
Sam Jones of the Fifth ward who
joined the Free Silver Republican club
now announces that he will vote for
Mckinley and he will be allowed to
keep his place on the committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
TOPEKA TOO SWIFT.
Emporia Seems Somewhat Outclassed
in This Contest.

Topeka IS too good for EmpOria. The
game yesterday was a lively one, and
the large crowd that was present en-
loved it much. The long Switzer threw
swift ball and Topeka found the ball
easily. Perry made a home run. Jami-
son is considered EmpOrfa's strongest
pitcher.
The score by innings:
Topeka. ~...............1 3 2 0 90 2-8
Fmporla. ........3 0 0 0 90 1 0 o.
This afternoon the battery for Topeka
was Redmond and Hall; for EmpOria,
Bradford and Patterson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
sCYTBE IN A TREE.
Hung There Thirteen Years Ago, Now
Firmly Imbedded.

Lincoln, July 25.-One of the histori-
cal "reminiscences of Lincoln county can
be seen on the farm of Elom Culver,
about two miles north of this place
Thirteen years ago this last spring
Lyman Wetmore died at his home on
this farm. The last days work that he
did was with a scythe. mawing down
the weeds around the house.
He was taken sick while in the per
Torrance of this work. and, hanging
his scythe on the limb of a small cot
tonwood tree about two or three inches
in circumference, he returned to the
house, went to bed and died several
weeks later.
In all these years the scythe has not
been disturbed, except by the growth
Of the tree. the blade extending clear
through the body, which is now pro-
baby 20 inches in diameter, and so
firmly imbedded in the trunk that it
cannot be pulled out by hand.
The handle is well preserved, except
that it has been partially Strengthened
out from the pressure of the growth of
the tree. 1t is q great curiosity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
MIGHT DEFEAT M'KTNLEY.
Marc Hanna Said to Oppose Colo
Democrat Nomination.

would defeat Mckinley"
This is the prediction made today, it
is said, by Mark Hanna in kilograms
sent at his direction to the editors of
the Republican dailies in the east, and,
coming from such a source, it has nat
urally created a sensation.
Hanna has written no messages over
his own signature, so far as can be
learned, but to the numerous CORES
pondents of Republican newspapers
gathered at Cleveland. Mr.. Hanna said
that the third ticket movement, unless
checked, would be disastrous to Nc
Kinley and protection. He charged
the correspondents to communicate
this to their chiefs at once and urge a
policy of Cancellation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
Gold Bonds ONLY Can Be Sold.

Holden, Mo, July 25.-A short time
since the town voted a bonded indebt-
edness of $12, 900 to establish system
of electric lights. The papers were
made out, and, as the town was abso-
lutely free from debt and its business
men for the most part wealthy, it was
thought that they would soon have a
good light plant, but all efforts to float
the bonds failed. The brokers absO-
Iutelv refused to float them unless made
PAYABLE in gold. A public meeting was
held to discuss the matter, and after
consulting legal authorities the city de-
cided to wait until after the presiden-
tiaI election before placing their bonds
on the market.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
RATIFICATION DAY.
Dem ocrats Celebrate the Nomination
Of Bryan Today and Tonight.

OF Bryan Today and Tonight.
This is Democratic ratification day in
Topeka and the first meeting is being
held at the City park this afternoon.
Rankin Mason and David Overmyer
are scheduled to do the talking this att
ernoon.
In the evening the Democratic FIam-
beau club will turn out and march to
Hamilton hall headed by Gormley's
band. There ex-United States Senator
John Martin and David Overmyer will
discuss Democracy. Joe Waters is also
on the bills as one of the speakers at
the evening meeting.
There are many Populists in the city
who expected to participate in the meet
ings but the action of the St Louis
convention has dampened their enthus-
iasm and unless a new turn is taken
the meetings will be almost exclusively
Democratic.
It was the original intention of the
local managers to secure well known
speakers from a distance but the pro-
longed session of the ST. Louis conven-
ton also frustrated these plans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-07-25
STORAGE PLANT, CREAMERY
An Important Enterprise for Kinsley.

being made for the establishment of a
churning plant in connection with the
Kinsley separator. The work of erect
ing this creamery will begin in Octo-
Der. and the firm proposes as soon as
practicable to establish a series of
separator stations in this section of the
country.
one will be in operation at Garfield
within a month, and one at Belpre and
another at MacksviIle will be built dur
ing the coming fall. Eight or ten of
these separators will be in operation
hereabouts before next summer and
all of them will ship their cream to
the churning station at this point.
In addition to the creamery project
Parker & Updegran propose at an ear
ly day in the near future to erect a cold
storage ware house and if found prac-
ticable an ice plant in Kinsley.