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Reported to Have Incurred Heavy
Losses by the Recent Failure Of
Two Business Concerns.
RECEIVERS BOND $1,5oo,ooo
ASSETS OF THE BANK SAID TO BE
AMPLE TO PAY IN FULL.
Admission by President Shipley that
Current Obligations Cannot Be
Met-Failure of Iron Company.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 26.-Roger 7. Gill, Of
the law firm of n. Rufus Gill & Sons, was
late this afternoon appointer receiver for
the Old Town Bank by Judge Stockbridge
The appointment was made with the con-
sent of the president and officers Of the
bank. Mr.. Gill bonded in the sum of
81, 500 900, the assets of the institution be-
ing valued at half that amount.
George Schilling. a stockholder and de-
positor, and Robert l.. Gill, a depositor
were the complainants. In their statement
to the court they said: ''While the
bank, until a recent period. has done a
successful and profitable business, it has
recently incurred heavy losses by the bad
faith of its cashier, Theodore +. Wilcox, in
that. without authority. he wrongfully.
without the knowledge Of its president or
board of directors, permitted Isaac Robin
sen and the United Milk Producers Asso-
citation to draw from the bank large sums
OF money, and incurred losses thereby
which the bank is unable to bear. Rumors
affecting the financial condition of the
bank are In circulation, in consequence Of
which large sums of money have been
withdrawn by depositors, and it is ques-
ton of but a short time when the bank
will be compelled to close it's doors. The
bank is unable to pay its liabilities in the
usual course of business. and unless q re-
ceiver Is appointed 1t will result in a strug-
gle to keep the doors of the bank open.
and depositors will suffer loss.'
The answer. filed by President z. G. Ship
ley, is as follows: 1.-THE bank admits that
by reason Of the facts stated IL the bill of
complaint. 1t is no longer able to meet its
current obligations, and. believing that it
ought not to further undertake to continue
to do business. but that its assets should
be held for the mutual benefit Of all persons
interested. it consents to the appointment
OF a receiver or receivers, as prayed
Both the firms mentioned in the bill Of
complaint are in receivers hands.
The bank was chartered by special act
of the Legislature In 1855 Its authorized
capital was s150.00o The president is E..
G. Hipsley. The condition of the bank
at close Of business Sept. 5 was as follows:
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offered by alleged Democrats who vote the
Republican ticket, or by those IN the
great struggle OF 1900 who withheld both
vote and voice from the cause OF the peo-
pie, and could see in that mighty contest
only painful and distressing situation.
There Is no occasion for elimination and
recrimination between Democrats, but
there should always be generous and pa
trfotic rivalry as TO who viii render the
most effective service in the work or build
Ing up the party organization ana strength
ening the party lines for the coming con-
fict."
Mr. Kern spoke in praise Of Olney. Hill,
Cochran. John Dewitt Warner. Pattison,
Mcclure, German, Watterson and other
good Democrats for their patriotic pro-
tests against the advance of the hosts
OF imperialism" and continued:
''It is in no spirit OF bitterness. however.
that add that there were few men, once
prominent in Democratic ranks, who, In the
midst OF all the stormy scenes or TINS
mighty contest, remained unmoyed ana
silent, except that now and then they took
occasion to furnish aid and comfort TO the
enemy by making public denial that tney
were in sympathy with the cause OF the
people, or TO express their regrets tnat
such painful and distressing issues were
before the people. For the sake or the
future welfare of the party shall attempt
no harsh criticism of the course or these
gentlemen, but L will not forbear saying
here and everywhere that they need not be
surprised If any gratuitous counsel wnlcn
they may seek to thrust upon the millions
OF loyal Democrats who fought the good
fight and kept the faith. shall fall upon re-
luctant ears
The speaker asserted that the rank and
file of the party in 1900 was the same rank
and file that voted for bimetallism and tar
iff reform In 1884, 1885, and 1892. 'It is the
rank and file,'' he continued, which, tired
of the domination OF few men. in 1896
literally took possession of the Democratic
party and made 1t in every sense party
of the people" In conclusion. he said:
Speaking for the Democracy of Indiana,
and, / believe, for the rank and file OF De-
mocracy elsewhere, / want TO say to all
men who are interesting themselves in
party organization or reorganization that
any attempt in any quarter at any time to
belittle the splendid and heroic service rem
cered by that magnificent leader. the grand
tribune of the people-William Jennings
Bryan-in the campaigns of 1896 and 1900.
or to cast stigma or reproach on him in
any degree however slight. will meet with
quick and stern rebuke from the millions
of Democrats who followed his banner in
those memorable contests. While the rank
and file of the great Democratic party has
honored other leaders, II loves William j.
Bryan and will tolerate no action which
contemplates his humiliation or looks to his
retirement from the field of active politics.
The other speakers and their toasts were:
"Commercialism; Menace to Liberty"
William Morning, Lincoln; 'The Press" r.
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stolen Near Zeerust by Beers, Who
Fairly Reveled I'm Plum Pudding
and Other De1icacies.
GEN. DE WET NEAR LADYBRAND
FEARS OF CAPE COLONISTs ALLAYED
By GEN. LORD KITCHENER.
New Zealand Blacks to BE Sent to
south Africa-"Little Bobs" Given
Reception at FunchaI.

LONDON, Dec. 26-The Beers, accord
ing to reports received at Cape Town. have
captured more British soldiers. A dispatch
from Cape Town says: "a squadron Of
yeomanry which had been following the
Beers from Britstown is reported to have
been entrapped. There were several casual
ties, ii is said, and the remainder of the
force was captured"
A mean trick whereby the Beers reveled
in Christmas luxuries is reported from
Zeerust, Transvaal The Beers captured
two wagons filled with plum puddings and
other Christmas delicacies intended for the
camp of Lord Methuen.
The British are reported to be pressing
Commandant De Wet in the Ladybrand
district.
General Kitchener has left Nauwpoort
and gone northwards. The rapid concen-
tration of troops in the disturbed districts
through the personal energy of General
Kitchener has allayed uneasiness in the
northern portion of Cape Colony.
The paucity and obscurity of the dis
patches from South Africa give rise to
renewed anxiety here. Apparently the dis
turbed area of Cape Colony extends fur
ther south than it did last December, and
had much success as yet in driving back
the invaders. The War Office had received
no news last evening of the reported cap
ture Of yeomanry near BritstowD
A Burghersdorp dispatch has a mysteri-
Gus reference to "An unfortunate mistak-
ing of the enemy for Brabant's Horse
which resulted in the sounding Of cease
fire. and enabled the Beers to occupy all
the commanding positions. the British re-
firing from a difficult predicanent.
General Clementss success against the
Beers in the Magaliesberg region is also
doubtful, the last dispatch reporting that
lit was considered advisable not to force
the Beers from their positions
The British press continues in the main
optimistic, but the condition of affairs
brings home the enormous difficulties that
will face Lord Kitchener in patrolling and
policing such immense tracts of country
even when the Beers shall be finally SUBJ
6ued.
The Daily Mail, which makes a strong
appeal to the government to "face the
facts and send Lord Kitchener more
troops" says: There is real risk in be-
ing lulled to sleep by carefully censored
messages"
Lord Kitchener. according to dispatch
from johannesburg, has issued proclama-
ton dated Pretoria. Dec. 20. announcing
that burghers who voluntarily surrender
will be allowed to live with their families
in the government laagers until such time
as guerrilla warfare has sufficiently abated
to admit Of their returning In safety to
their homes. The proclamation also prom
ises that all property and stock brought in
at the time of surrender will be respected
and paid for If requisitioned by the military
authorities.
The decision to include Maoris in the New
Zealand contingent is extremely interest
Ing, as at the beginning Of the war the
government promised not to employ blacks
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Action of the Senate I'm Adopting the
Amendments Discussed at
Length by Mr.. Spooner.
TWO IMPORTANT REASONS
FOR MAKING THE CHANGE SUGGEST
ED By THE LATE MIR. DAVIS.
Abrogatfon of Clayton-Bulwer Treaty
Wise Move I'm the Interest Of
American Control OF Canal.
speclal to the rndlanapoll. journal,

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-The tone Of the
English press in discussing the action Of
the Senate in amending the Hay-Paunce-
fote convention. before ratifyirg 1t, Is be-
lieved here to be largely due to the in
famed dispatches sent to London papers,
by their New York correspondents. In4
stead OF giving unbiased reports OF the
American view OF that treaty these gentry
advance the most ultra English view ana
comment upon the course Of the Senate IN
the most acrimonious manner. Tley assume
to lecture the President and Secretary of
state on their duty In the premises and
read them lessons on the intentions Ct the
trainers of the Constitution as to the rela-
tons between the President and Senate
as coequal members OF the treaty-malking
power. The conceited bumptio 1sness OF this
sort of talk may be required OF the 2nne-
spondents OF the Lond5n papefs. Dut ~ -
hardly likely that these journals desire 10
be misinformed as to the sentiments Of this
country touching the treaty in question:
Yet that is what these New York corre-
spondents deliberately do when they cable
their papers that the Senators and the
american people nOlu tOtdliy Opposite tl6Wo
on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty" and argue
that the Presidents reelection meant the
approval and ratification OF that conven-
ton. The driveling stuff would be laugh
able. If it were not that by misleading the
London papers it tends to destroy the
amicable relations existing between the
two governments.
1t is simple statement Of fact that not
a vote cast at the recent election was In
fluenced one way or the other by the Hay
Pauncefote treaty. 1t did not cut the
slightest figure In the campaign. nor affeot'
the result in the remotest degree. 1t IL
perfecHy well known that had not the
treaty been amended 1t would not have
received a dozen votes for ratification. and
the sentiment OF the country. as expressed
in various ways, was largely against II a.
it was submitted to the Senate What the
English government will do about 1t no
one here knows. but the drift OF opinion II
that the amended treaty win be accepted
by England on the theory that little
bread is better than bread at ALL
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Statistics Showing the Number OF New
Mills Erected and Projected
During the Closing Year.
COMMENT OF A GERMAN PAPER
ON THE MARVELLOUS PROGRESS OF
THE NEW WORLD POWER.
Proposed Reorganization of the Penn
sylvania Steel Company, with
Over 100000, 900 of Capital.

BOSTON, Dec. 26.-The American Wool
and Cotton Reporter, in its issue to-mor-
row, will devote considerable space to tex
tile mill construction in the present year.
saying that returns for the last six months
do not show up as large as in the first six
months Of the year. The depression that
was felt In the manufacturing business
during the summer and fall months acted
as a damper to the rush to build mills, par
ticularly cotton mills. that was noticed the
first half of the year. when all records in
mill building were broken. During the first
half of the year the number of new mills
entered on was so7. and during the last six
months the number was 22. a loss Of over
25 per cent. from the first half. OF the 224
mills projected IA are devoted to the man.
ufacture OF cotton. IA to wool. 81 to knit
goods, 16 to miscellaneous purposes, such
as silk and linen manufacturing. and for
bleaching and dyeing. During the year SCI
mills have passed under the review Of the
Reporter, an increase of 232 over the 29s re-
ported for the year 1899 and an increase Of
2ss over the 2s2 recorded for the year 1898.
This shows the fact that the United
States is becoming the largest producer
OF textile fabrics in the world. One thing
should be noticed in particular and that
is the great increase in the number of
mills making finer goods. This is espe-
cially noticeable in the cotton manufactur-
ing business. partially caused by the situa-
tion In China, cutting out the demand from
that country. Several Of the New England
mills were affected likewise.
The number of knitting mills constructed
during the past six months is the largest
on record. Nearly all of these mills are
devoted to cotton hosiery and underwear
This industry has shown rapid growth dur
ing the past few years, and while we were
importing hosiery not more than five years
ago we are exporting goods now, compet-
ing with the manufacturers in other por-
tions of the world
Compilation OF returns on new enterprises
show that Georgia leads with forty-three
mills. It being the largest cotton manu-
featuring State In the South South Caro-
lima reports 80; Alabama, 16; Virginia, u:
Pennsylvania. II; Tennessee. 10; Mississippi
and Texas. 3; Massachusetts, z; New York.
6: New Jersey, 4; Louisiana, 3: California,
Maine. New Hampshire. each. and Ar
kansas. Florida, Maryland. Missouri, Ohio
and Oregon. each.
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Then he was not known as a fighting
man?" asked General Brooke.

''Then he was not known as a fighting
man?" asked General Brooke.
mo, SIR
These questions were evidently prompted
by the receipt of a newspaper clipping sent
to the court during the Christmas recess,
which stated that unless a man was skilled
In boxing he had no chance at West Point
against cadets with bruising abilities.
Cadet Browne was exactly one hour on
the stand and his examination was the
most thorough and exhaustive which has
taken place since the court began its in
vestigation.
DID MENIAL WORK.
Cadet W. d. Smith, Of Maryland. was the
next witness. He said he had fourth
class man TO make up his bed. clean his
gun. carry water and do other work for
him in his tent.
did you ever know of cadet being
dragged from his bed and out Of his tent
to the street?"
There was always bedding under him.
sir" was the reply.
The witness described a number of ridicu-
lous things done by fourth-class men at
the bidding of upper class men. He told.
among other things. of man being re-
quired to stand on his head and while in
that position speak piece and deliver a
right-hand salute with his left foot.
what do you mean by saying men were
required to do these things?"
Compelled. SIR
"Why do they obey?"
The witness hesitated and then said that
fourth-class men knew that they would
have to do what they were told.
Cadet Edward NJ. Shinkle, of Ohio, an
other first class man. was the third wit
ness. He said that he had hazed fourth
class cadets by exercising and setting UP
drills. There was nothing brutal in these
exercises. Describing other forms of haz.
ing in vogue now, he said the most ridicu-
lous was a Sammy race"
What is a Sammy racer" asked Gen
Brooke.
1.-TWO cadets were seated face to face with
bowl of molasses between them," ex-
planned the witness, leach being supplied
with a spoon. and they were instructed tc
feed each other.'
Suppose cadet should refuse to do whai
he is required?" asked General Brooke.
HE would be called out, SIR"
THAT means he would have to ight?'
The witness explained that the fourth.
class men would be excused from fighting
If the upper class committee decided thai
the order which he had disobeyed was one
which should not have been given.
Cadet Ward Garfield, jr., of New York
was examined by General Clous. He knew
Booz and Breth slightly. He did not haze
Booz. nor did he see him hazed by any
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sAYRES TURNED DOWN.
RooseveIt's Cogent Reason for Not Ex.
traditing John ID. Rockefeller.

AUSTIN, Tex. Dec. 26.-Governor Sayres
made application to Governor Roosevelt, of
New York, few days ago, for the extradi-
ton of John d. Rockefeller and other mem
bers Of the Standard Oil Company. TO an
swer to the charges of violation of the
Texas antitrust law pending against them
in the District Court of McLennan county.
Governor Roosevelt, in letter received to-
day. declines to grant the application. He
says he would be pleased TO grant the ap-
plication If it were shown conclusively that
the alleged fugitive from justice was in
Texas at the time of the alleged commits
sion of the crime.
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PROBLEM FOR UNCLE SAM
GUARDIANSHIP OF CUBA MAY LEAD
TO SERIOUS TROUBLE.
European Powers Preparing to Col
lcct Claims for Damages When
the United States Withdraws.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. pa Washington dis
patch to the Globe-Democrat says: Ger
many's claim for damages to her subjects
in Cuba during the insurrection and the
war between the United States and Spain
will be followed. 1t is said, by like claims
from Great Britain and other European
powers. The administration has estab-
lished a precedent In declining to recognize
the claims of Porto Rico against Cuba for
its part Of the Spanish war debt. Conse-
quently no claims based upon condi-
tions in Cuba before or since the with
drawal of Spain from the island will be en-
tertained by this country. The subject,
however. promises to assume great impor-
tance when the Cubans establish their
right to independence by forming a stable
government, and being released eventually
from the supervision and fostering care Of
the United States.
1.-THE members OF the constitutional con-
vention in Cuba unquestionably will con-
slider the responsibility that must follow re-
lief from the guardianship of the power
which has opened the way for Cuba's free
dom. 1t is the intention of the President
solemnly to grant the Cubans their inde-
pendence, according to the pledges made
before the civilized world, but there are re-
sponsibilties not to be lightly assumed or
cast aside.
"It is held that there must be vested
somewhere responsibility for encroach-
ments upon the rights of foreign subjects
in Cuba. In the enforcement of claims
against Cuba that may arise, foreign pow
ers may feel impelled to send warships into
Cuban waters, demanding payment with
out condition. and serious consequences
might result from inability or failure to
settle. The question might arise as to how
far this government could interfere, the
complete independence OF Cuba being es-
tablished.
TT is recalled that in the Corinto affair,
which happened during Cleveland's admin
istration, a British war vessel threatened
bombardment If payment OF the money de-
manded was not made within a certain
number of hours, and II was then held
that this was not a violation Of the Mon
roe doctrine. since it was not the seizng
of territory, although British force land
ed and occupied the custom house and pub
lie offices and appointed governor Of the
port Either the government will have to
take the responsibility for the acts of Cuba
which affect the interests of foreign SUBJ
jects or else we shall have to permit her
TO take the consequences, whatever they
may be-
Under the principle OF the Monroe doc
trine, II is said. we would have no right to
interfere. unless an attempt were made by
foreign power TO seize territory In that
event this government would probably be-
come involved in a war tho,,yh ,ba cv,,ha n
government might be at fault"
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ACTION OF SENATE DEFENDED.
Amendments Discussed and Explained
by Mr.. SDOOner.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, Dec. 8.-Senator
spooner. who leaves for Washington TO-
morrow, In a statement which the Sentinel
will print In the morning. discusses freely
the action Of the Senate in amending the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the situation
regarding the isthmian canal. First, speak
ing Of the Senates constitutional duty to
consider treaties submitted TO 1t. and
amend defects found in them. he says
neither the President nor the secretary OF
state has any reason TO be sensitive, and
he knows of no such sensitiveness. Dis
cussing the three amendments to the
treaty. he says:
1.-THE first an amendment 70
Section j, Article j, and declared the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty superseded by the Hay
Pauncefote treaty. 1t semed 10 US q wise
amendment. Whether any of the restric-
tive provisions OF the Clayton Bulwer
treaty would have been left without this
amendment. and IL SO. what, was admitted
ly open to debate. Able men differ upon
It, IL was wise not 10 leave that subject
open TO future disputes. which might easily
have arisen. and would inevitably lead 70
friction between the two governments.
THE next amendment was the Davis
amendment. which provided I'm substance
that none OF the five sections or Article
2. which may be called the neutral article
should prevent the United States from
securing by its forces the defense OF the
United States and the maintenance OF
public order Just what the last words
signify Is not plain. in view OF the Lam
guage OF Section Z. The words were IN
serted by Senator Davis and the commits
tee because they were a part OF the Suez
canal provision. The motive for this
amendment was a two fold one from my
standpoint.
''First-It seemed quite clear. although
men differ about IL. that Section 1 OF Arff.
Gle III would give 10 Great Britain n at
war with Us. a right TO pass it's warships
through the canal. At any rate II Is de-
batable whether that is not the proper
construction. There r. not any difference
OF opinion. far as I have heard, upon
the proposition that we would not, build-/
Ing canal with our own money. owrinn
and managing IL. hold IL open 20 the cou2
merce OF the world. In peace and In wa
and to the war vessels OF the powers
gagged in war with each other, permit
fleet OF war ships OF a power engage
war with us 10 pass through this n
work OF ours, 10 attack our cities q
Atlantic. Pacific or gulf coast The
OF self-defense is Just as much III
law of nature in its applicability to
Il Is TO individuals. is Il pee
any one nation. To most men study
subject It would seem unwise to
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HANDSOME ELK is BAD.
He Beats His Squaw and scalped Bear
Birds Daughter.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. D., Dec. 26.-News
has reached the city from the Brule Indian
agency that Handsome Elk" the most
dangerous and desperate redskin of the
Northwest, beat his squaw in brutal
manner with neckyoke. 1t is thought the
squaw will die. Elk then seized, another
Indian woman, Bear Birds daughter, and
scalped her. Then. arming himself with his
rife and other firearms, he went into the
hills. short distance from his home. and
left word that friends or foe must not ap-
proach him.
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ASPHALT COMPANIES AT WAR.
Suit to Stop q Deal That In Said ia
Have Already Been Closed.

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-James r. Howell,
appearing for Henry Z. Spinks. OF Ohio,
who acts for himself and other stockholders
in the Asphalt Company OF America. ap-
peared before Vice Chancellor ENERGY to-
day at Newark. N. J.. and asked for a
temporary injunction restraining the Of
ficers and others of the American COM
pany from transferring certain stock OF
the American company to the National
Asphalt Company. which II alleged TO be
what Is known as the Asphalt Trust .
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