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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-24
MILWAUKEE SHOCKED
President of First National
Bank is a Detaulter
FOR OVER ONE MILLION
DIRECTORS MADE GOOD THE
AMOUNT OF MISSING FUNDS.
No Arrest Made as Yet-Sequel to In
cident in Chicago Firms
Dissolution.

MILWAUKEE. Wis, April 2i,-Frank {.
Bigelow, president of the First National
Bank of this city and formerly president of
the American Bankers Association, has de
fauted the banks funds to the extent of
81, 800. 600. The directors of the bank have
deposited in the bank a sum sufficient 10
make the institution perfectly solid Mr.
Bigelow has not yet been arrested.
The capital of the First National Bank
is 81 100000 and the surplus is Sl,2o00Ot
Mr.. Bigelow has signed over property TO
the bank amounting to 100000, maing his
net defalcation about 81 .2o0,0J0
Prompt Action of Directors.
Aside from the surplus which will meet
the amount of the defalcatiou. the sum of
81, ,625 0G3 has been subscribed by directors
to meet any demands which may be made
on the bank. The aggregate wealth of the
bank approXimateS over S2u.olooUU. The
controller of the currency has been notified
and has been asked to make an immediate
examination of the bank. Mr.. Bige,ow's
defalcation became known to the directors
of the bank on Saturday night.
He admitted today that amount had
been lost in speculation and that he had
falsified the books to cover up the defal-
cation.
Henry G. Coll. assistant cashier of the
bank, has been removed. charged with
having been a party to the falsification
of the figures in the banks books.
The announcement of the defalcation
was made by George p. Miller one of the
directors of the bank.
Sequel to Defalcation.
CHICAGO, April ~. - The Chicago
brokerage firm of Tracy & Co, of which
Gordon Bigelow. son of the president of
the First National Bank of Milwaukee.
was a member, dissolved partnership to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-24
Rojestvensky's Fleet Steam
ing Toward the Enemy.
CANNONADlNG HEARD
BELIEVED ADMIRAL WILL SEEK
JUNCTURE WITH NEBOGATOFF
Before Engaging in Conflict - Tokyo
and st. Petersburg Intensely Inter
ested in Coming Climax.

kAMRANH BAY. Indo-China, via Sal
Eon, April "a, II 30 a.m.-The Russian
squadron. consisting of fifty-two ships, in
cludng the transports, left Kamranh bay
at noon April % and the main portion
soon disappeared in northerIy direction.
Sixteen vessels, the Russian cruiser
SVietlana the Russian hospital ship Orel,
four German transports, seven Danish
transports and three Russian transports
remained in the offing.
Fishermen and others assert that they
heard heavy cannonading off kamranh
bay during the evening of April 30.
Those who saw Admiral Rojestvensky
prior to his departure say he is suffering
pains. All the officers and crews of the
Russian ships appeared to be full of con-
fidenCe.
Rojestvensky's Intention.
1t is believed here that it is Admiral
Rojestvensky's intention to do everything
possible to have Admiral Nebogatoff join
him before undertaking a decisive battle.
torpedo boat destroyer is patrolling the
coast.
The French third-class cruiser Descar
tes left here at > o'clock Saturday after
noon for a point the coast where a
fisherman reports that he saw twenty
warships. The man, however, was unable
to give their nationality.
Although the Russian crews were con-
fident of victory, independent observers
who got near enough to Admiral Rojest-
Venskys warships to be able to inspect
them were not unanimous regarding the
efficiency of the squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-24
Sequel to Defalcation.
Notice by Directors.

4 notice has been issued by the directors,
announcing that a sum has been subscribed
sufficient to protect the depositors. Charles
F. Pfister headed the list of directors who
subscribed large amounts to meet the de-
! felt Mr. Pfster's subscription is 100000.
The statement issued by the directors is
as follows:
For value received we, the undersigned,
severaliy agree to advance and pay to the
First National Bank of Milwaukee, Wis.
the sums set opposite our respective names,
as the same may be needed for the payment
on demand of all deposits now in said bank,
or which within thirty days from this date
may be placed therein. Our claims here
under for reimbursement shall be Subordi-
nate and postponed to the claims OF all
depoStors and other creditors
"(Signed): Charles F. Pfister, 5000 900;
Fred Vogel, jr., 00,oo0: John l. Beggs
100000: E. Mariner 100000; Fred F. Coll.
s50. 600; George +. Miller, $4,000; j. H Van
Dyke. jr., SJo,00: F. J. Kipp. $4,000: AL
bert G. Trostel. $4,000; August H. Vogel.
$4,000; VIM. Bigelow, 100000; total. $685.
600.
Dated Milwaukee Wis. April "a. 1905"
Mr.. Bigelow was in his office at the bank
as usual up to noon looking over books
and papers. He seemed greatly agitated.
Arrangements are being made for the ar
rest of Mr. Bigelow, and probably Mr.. Coll,
this afternoon.
Foremost in Financial Circles.
Mr.. Bigelow has long occupied a fore
most place IN the nnanclal transactions of
Milwaukee. Only last year he was presi-
dent of the American Bankers Association.
He is also prominent in Milwaukee's social
set.
Up to noon the defaIcation was known TO
only a few. as il realized that the
news was likely to create CONSERVATION
among the depositors when il became gen.
orally known. Ample provision was made
to meet any emergency.
An intimate friend of President Bigeow
said:
Wheat speculation has cost the Bigelows
their name and the bank large sum of
money. 1t is family tragedy, as well as
a tremendous shock to the financial circles
of the city. The father. Frank G. Bigelow,
had Chicago speculative connections with
the grim of Tracy & Co., In which his son,
Gordon Bigelow, was a member
In the late Armour-Gates wheat battle
and the sharp fluctuations of the market
which have come during the last few days,
the Bigelow, sr, and the Bigelow, jr, were
caught, and caught for all that the bank
directors now report. Hitherto the family
name has been of the highest in the city
and the failure will come as a sad shock to
all who know them"
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Newspaper Printers Strike.

The printers suddenly struck yesterday
announcing their intention of refusing to
work Sundays and holidays. Only the Russ
and Novoe Vremya managed to appear
this nnorpiDp
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
The Mysterious Player

MOLLY" mamma called softly, don't,
dearl Baby's just beginning to get
seepyr
The sharp little patter Of trills and
scales on the piano kept on, undimin-
ished
molly, stop playing at onceF' Nam
mas voice had the ring Of command
in It. but the patter Of notes still con-
tinued. She did not dare TO move, for
baby's eyes were narrowing .drowsily
TO little blue sllts, and they must not
fly open again. When az last the noise
stopped they were shut and baby had
landed on NOddle's island after a long
trip on a "choppy" sea.
Molly tlptoed into the room
molly" mamma said gravely, didn't
you hear me tell you to stop drumming
on the pianoT
why. I never. mammal whispered
Molly, surprised. II haven't been In
the music room a-tallw
"Then It must have been Faith. but
it didn't sound like her. She really
plays little tunes"
"Faithie's out in the hammock, nam
ma"
"Whyw mamma said. "And the
boys are gone Who could Harkw
There was the patter Of notes again,
running up and down the keyboard.
Molly's eyes grew big with astonish-
ment
II was a queer little tuneless Jig,
with rests and "andantes" and "fortls-
simos" playing tag through It and A
fats and B sharps stepping on each
others heels
Then It stopped short. Mamma held
out her hand to Molly, and they stole
to the music room door together-nO
one there! Peter Purr lay curled on the
sofa In a doze. not looking at all as If
he had just seen a ghost So the queer
little mystery stayed undiscovered un-
I'll, day or two later, Molly suddenly
stepped right into the middle Of It.
She was hurrying through the hall
when she heard the piano "going'
again in the funny way.
"Oh, myw she thought. "There tits
playing on itself agaln-why-eew
For she had stopped at the door, and
there was Peter Purr playing a tune
all to himselfl Peter Purrl Who ever
would have thought? Molly stood and
watched him do it. He leaped from the
piano stool 70 the keyboard and whisk
ed lightly back and forth In great de
/ light at his own music. His soft, pad
ded toes struck the notes gently and
made funny trills and quavers. Ovei
and over again the tune played undel
his feet, and then it came TO a suddeI
end. Peter Purr leaped down to thu
floor, and before Molly could unscrev
the little puckered "Ohr' Of astonish
ment her lips made he was fast asleeI
on the sofa.-Youth's Companion.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
At the Bridge.

Comes the sigh OF south wind light
Blowing over blossoms white,
Tossing petals to the skies
Angel wings for paradise.
Trills the bird a carol clear.
Knowing that his mate will heasr
What cares he for other things
Than her gentle broodiQg wingsf
Winds the Fivers tide along.
Dimpling at the robins song.
Smiling as the petals white
Drop and kiss its ripples bright
River. wind and bird and flower
Feel the magic OF the hour.
And I. gazing in your eyes
Drift away to paradise.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
SftlNmMmMNlNlFNMmmMNNNNlMNNnNNlH''N'ill'fN''g
E Of Interest to Women &


quently MADE of pink or blue batisto,
with bows and strings Of the same.
They cost from 81 to 50 at the stores,
but any clever woman can make one
so easily at a cost OF not over 80 cents
that / am going to tell them that they
can buy the ready made foundation for
a trihe and the batiste or null will
be but 10 cents a yard, and two yards
are plenty. The rest is easy. Just
hem a piece across for the cape, tear
the strings from one side to get the
selvage and shirr the rest TO the foun-
dation. Hem the strings, make a pret-
ty bow Of part Of the strip, sew that
and the strings on, and there you are.
These hats are very pretty and dainty
alike for women and children. To have
one to match each suit is the height
or style.
Sleeves are anything and everything.
The leg O. mutton is the favorite for
thin and fine goods, but there are 50
many variations that woman can do
about as she pleases and stin be in
fashion. Many of the thin goods have
HuiANu HlttNto NNhAAN W AAt tlhoW anu
finished of there with lace. The shirt
waist sleeve, with its cuff and few
tuclSs at the top, is often seen, but the
leg o. mutton, with the lower portion
formed by close tucks to the wrist, is
a great favorite. Another plan is to
have the sleeve narrow TO the wrist
and very long. with the superhuous
length gathered along the outside OF
the arm in butterfly style. Collars are
high as ever for those who have ugly
throats. but those who have pretty
necks are forcing the style for gowns
without high bands
A pretty suit in one place showed a
ten gored skist Of ecru vOile over blue
silk. The blouse waist was trimmed
with ecru motifs Of braid over brown
silk. The hat was. Of course, brown
straw with a trimming Of coral pink
taffeta ribbon. with a few lilies Of the
valley among the bows.
OLIVE HARPER.
Good spolSesman-The wheelwright.
The trorbone player always works
ON a sliding scale.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Tricks With Coins

On the edge OF one face OF a. coin
make a very small notch, so thatta lit
tie point OF metal projects. Thefnotch
must be very minute. 80 as to be Inn
perceptible TO the eye.
Now spin the coin, and IL. asl It be-
gins 10 settle down, the notched faca
is downward It will fall rather sud
denly instead OF gradually, as It VIII
II the other face is downward. There
will be, therefore. a difference in the
sound made by the ccin as It spins
and falls, and a little practice will, en-
able you to tell which side Is down
ward by that sound.
The success OF ALI tricks. you know,
depends on their secrecy, and It must
not be known, therefore. that youthave
nOtched the coin. When you have
learned to recoRnizei che difference In
sound In the fall Of the coin you are
ready for your trick. which is to tell
blindfolded which face IS upward when
the coin has been spun. OF course you
must remember which face has been
notched. II the head. then, AZ the coin.
fall suddenly, the tail Is upward.
To rub one coin into two,is another
trick that may be easily performed.
With a little wax attach a penny to
the underpart OF tablesnear the edge.
or course no one should see you. do
this. Then ask some one to iendsyou
a penny and, having laid It near the
edge OF the table, rubiit'swiftly along
the edge with the ball>of your thumb.
This viii bring your fingers under
meath the table, and at any time you
wish You can take the penny from un-
der the table and addii 1t to the,other
nna
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
SPRING FASHIONS. A1.
The Proper Things TO Wear Just He
fore Hot weather

1he PROPER Things 20 Wear just He
fore Hot Weather.
The array Of beautiful things In the
stores now is simply bewlldering, not
only because there are so many OF
them, but because the STYLES are so di-
verse. We find strictly tailored suits
with the seams most perfectly made
and pressed or with stitching so close
and neat that it becomes an ornament
as elegant as it is refined. These suits
have coats long and voluminous or
wrought into the form OF a dress, like
the Illustration, laid In deep plaits to
fit II to the figure and belted IN. The
design is particularly we'll adapted to
rain coats of cravenette, as, while
dressy and handsome, the material is
waterproof. And there is something
about the cravenette that sets It one
peg above covert or cheviot or, in fact.
any other Of the materials suitable for
such wear, for the weave is close and
silky and there are always the two
colors interviewer, but so closely that
1t looks all one color until seen near.
Black and white make the gray, while
the other colors are evolved by the ad-
mixture Of two threads, each different.
Dresses are made of this as well as
rain coats, and the material always
gives satisfaction. 1t will wash too.
Tailored suits may also have blouse
waist instead of the coat II preferred.
But some Of the coats are very stylish
and much more dressy than the bloused
effects. For those with too slender
figures the looser shapes are best,
while the woman who has reason to
be proud Of her figure can revel in the
comfort Of wearing a fashionable suit
which also shows of well her special
beauty.
Sleeves vary quite as much as skirts
and full suits. The princess shape Of
gown is in vogue again and is expected
to have great popularity. Skirts are
made almost circular again for some
tastes, and for others there are skirts
with one to five founees. Silks Of all
kinds. but preferably crisp. strong taf-
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
An Old TnIe.

ITS an old story, but we'll worth re-
peating," said Representative Cooper
of Texas while talking Of the Novem-
Der election, says the Washington
y, rrIs-
MANY years ago a distinguished ON
Ger of the army, who also held the pO-
sition Of chaplain, offered prayer be-
fore the regiment. He summed up the
causes and objects Of the war-the war
with Mexico-and asserted that 1t was
no war of conquest, but annexation
only, concluding his supplication to the
throne Of grace with, I refer you, good
Lord, to Folks message on this sub
ject'"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
RAIN COAT AND voIIr GOWN.

very many Of the wash frocks, par
ticularly those OF linen and the rather
thick weaves Of cotton, are laid IN
kits from top to bottom. which is
little better for the laundry. These are
simply hemmed around the bottom.
Blouse waists and wide sailor collars
are almost always seen with these,
sometimes of the same material with
braid as trimming and again Of heavy
white linen.
Cute little sunbonnets are being
brought forth by the thousand to wear
with these suits. They are most fire.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
The B-ce,ss All Right.

Jean Maxwell. who became the
Duchess Of Gordon and by her own in
genious methods raised up the regi-
ment Of Gordon highlanders. once had
painful misunderstanding with the
laird Of Craicmyle. The laird was SUI
perintending the making Of bricks
when she called We'll" she asked,
"and how do the bricks get on?" Craig.
myle. who had only recently discarded
the kilt. replied in pure Aberdeenshire,
"NIuckle oblceged to yer grace, the
breeks war some ticht at first, but
they're daeing weel enough moo"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
u.INrpnL Cnnrcnes

.-..- uJIerenI CnurcneS
9nd in one Of them noticed an odd ar
rangement Of the prayer desks. Wish
ing to understand the reason, he looked
around for the sexton. No one was
about except a workman in the rear Of
the church. Approaching him, DR..
Cathell said:
'My man, am an American clergy
man and have found much Of interest
in these Canadian churches. But there
is something here that do not under
stand. Can you tell me II this is high
church or not?"
The workman considered the question
seriously for a moment and then re-
piled:
Il never heard that question asked
before, sir, but 1 believe it is thirty-five
feet to the ridgepole "-Lippincott'R
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Fnr norn.

One OF our great American leaders
says a boy should learn
To let cigarettes alone.
To be kind to all animals.
To be manly and courageous.
To ride, row, shoot and swim.
To build a fence scientifically.
To fill the wood box every night
To be gentle to his sisters.
To shut a door without slamming.
To sew on a button.
To do errands promptly and cheer
fully.
To have a dog and make a compan
ion of him.
To get ready to go away without the
united efforts OF mother. grandmother
sisters, chambermaid and cook.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
The Dog Liked Him.

Professor Van Dyke Of Princeton ad-
dressed a New York Sunday school re-
Gently. In the course Of his remarks
he referred to the fact that inconse-
quent reasoning and errors Of logic are
common among the young. By way Of
illustration he told Of little Princeton
boy who was walking with his mother.
They passed a house where a dog was
running about on the lawn. That dog
likes me, mamma" said the child. How
do you know thatT' asked his mother.
Because one day he tasted me-" said
the little chap confidently. .-Philadel-
phia Record.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29

For second mourning, or for MOURN
ing that is not for some very near rela-
has much to recommend it. The coat is
has much to recommend it. The cost is
a vested affair, fitted back and sides. and
with a single dart either side ofIhe front.
The shawl collar is faced with peau de
sole, and the sleeve, full, puffy bishop
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
HOW a RussIan Baby Is BaptiEed.

Eight days after a baby is born in
Russia its hair is shaved by a priest.
This is shipped Off in four places on
the top of the head to form a cross.
The baby's godfather collects the NOR
sells of down, pinching It up with wax
from the tapers. 1t is then thrown in
to the baptismal font If the little
pellet sinks, there is great sadness In
the babys home, for the Russians be-
lieve that the child will die before a
year has passed.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
''xoU CANNOT COME IN WITHOUT A DRESS
SHIT SAH."


skst Tho colored man on duty did not
know MIN. lie looked the guest over
and said:
"You cannot come in without a dress
suit, sah."
"But l have no dress suit" was the
response. land l think 1 shall enter
without II"
no, sab; you cannot come in unless
you put ON evening clothes said the
negro. IF you want a dress suit 1 can
get it for YOU"
"But do not want a dress suit" re-
marked the judge. "and you may tell
your master that L. Y. Sherman is at
the door and that it is no dress suit or
no speech"
The next few minutes were devoted
to explanations and apologies, and the
judge sat mt table in his ordinary bust
ness att.re.--Chicago Record-Herald.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
NEW SHORT STORIES
A plain clothes OmciaI.

Whether or not Judge Sherman, the
newly elected lieutenant governor OF
Illinois, will appear in evening dress at
official functions is uncertain, but his
antipathy to such conventionalities Gre
ated much amusement upon the occa-
sion of a banquet at the Union League
club.
The judge had been asked to speak
at the gathering. When he presented
himself at the door he wore a business
Evening journal., 1905-04-29

the top and widening towards the bot
smartly over the hips and fiaring in the
fashionable lines at the foot, while the
back is arranged in similar style to the
front panel The soft silk-warp henri
eta Is always I'm good taste for mourn-
ing wear, and, being light in texture, is
not so uncomfortable for warm weather
wear as are the broadcloths and other
recognized mourning materials.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
oupolv SIN Undiminished.

"How's the fishing?"
"GoOd."
"Catch anythingT
"Nope."
''Then why do you say II is good7"
'It must be, for the fish are all Their
yet"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Try

Try to be something sin thiS4wOrad.l
and you will be something. Aimsat.axl
cellence, and excellence will be ,attain-
ed. This is the greatestssecret,of suc4
cess and eminence. Il cannot Do IT.,
never accomplished anything. IT win
try" has urou0ht wonders.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
On Exb;b;,;o,.

"He went to call on a young lady,
and her father showed him the door"
THAT was clever in him. suppose
he had just put in some kind of new
fancy door with stained glass that he
was very proud Of"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
On The Free list.

"Soda water doesn't appear TO be a
popular beverage in your country"
mo. You see. wind is so cheap that
we hate to pay good money for IT,"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
SUITABLE FOR DEM1-DEUIL

pattern, has the downward turning cuff.
similarly finished. The vest is in white
broadcloth, and braided in black and sill
yer soutache, the buttons being gun
metal The coat Is cut with quite a lit
tie spring below the waistline, so that
there is ripple basque at this part. full
and jaunty. The skirt has the front
panel disposed in fan pleat. narrow at
tom. The sides are circular, fitting
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
sIcnnt TO Compliment.

This was the felicitous compliment OF
the mayor Of Coventry to Queen Eliza
beth after the rout of the armada: Il
always, thought, your majesty, that the
SpaniNrd, when he attacked you, got
the wrong SOW by the earp'
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Utility

"She is going to marry a Russian no
bleman."
"What is her idea? ?"
81 guess she thinks she can use his
name as a can opener"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Too Hard a Sum.

every play is a problem play to
him"
Realty"
"Yes; it is problem how he is going
TO buy tickets and flowers and a little
supper on his $40 a week"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Heroic Treatment.

"How can 1 break myself Of the cof-
Zee habitT'
TRY living at a boarding house for
awhile"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Two IncentiRes.

For love a man will slave away
And dress In raiment far from tony,
And sometimes to escape a fray
He'll do the same for allmony.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
To Suit Their Taste.

The coming race will be a bird.
Although some men might wish,
Could they be living at the time,
That Il would be a fish.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Neeaed Coin.

'They eloped, but the old folks called
them back and gave them their bless
ing"
Il suppose that pleased them"
"Yes, but they couldn't 80 to house
keeping on IT,"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Returned With Th.nks.

He wrote some jokes when he was broke
And sent them to a magazine.
The editor was downright mean,
Because he wouldn't take a joke.
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
NercenarY.

"She fell in love with a soldier"
"Brass buttons attract hcrTH
"No; his S13 a month"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29

eeryt nun 90 rruuiiy.-
mo; he wouldn't have asked her at
all II he had surmised she was anx-
ious."
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
wounded HIS Pride.

sam the first girl you ever kissedT
Really, Miss Jewel, do l go at it as
amateurish as all thatf"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Distance Lends Enchantment.

"Mrs. BrownIee is very proud OF the
fact that one Of her ancestors was
pirate"
"Pshawl Mrs. Shocks father was an
alderman, aud she doesn't say anything
about it,"
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
.overns this.

f----~ "as ninus WIN niaa ranns ~
nounces, while others are laid in plalts
or shirred. The .wearers own fancy
governs this
Evening journal., 1905-04-29
Contrary.

II presume he would have asked her
sooner If he had known she would ac-