Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 13 May 1893 — Page 1

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VOL. VII-NO. 200. CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY MAY 13.1893.

BANK DOORS CLOSED.

Result of the Failure of the Columbia National of Chicago. S3

MANY OUTSIDE BANKERS GO UNDER.

Nutnoroufl IntttltutlonH In Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wliconsln Doing: Business Through tho Chicago Concern

Forced to Suspend.

A LOXG I.1ST.

CHICAGO, May 18.—Dispatches received here announce the suspension of tlio following banks, all of them due to their connection with Dwiggins, Starbuck & Co., of the Columbia national bank of this city, which closed its doors on Thursday:

Bank of Dunkirk, Portland, I nil., liabilities estimated at from f75,000 to 8100,000 Commercial state bank of Russlavllle, Ind., deposits, $-.10,000 Farmers' bank, Grecntown, lud. private banking firm of Dwiggins. Starbuok & Co., at Williamsburg, O. Ottawa bank, Elmore, Commercial bank of Morrlstown, Ind. Citizens'. national bank, Boswcll. Ind. Commercial bunk of Brookston, Ind. Commercial bank of Walkerton, Ind. Farmers' and Merchants' bank of Geneva, Ind. Bank of Greenwood, Ind. Bank of Orleans, Orloans, Ind. Citizens' bank, Hebron, Ind. Farmers' and Merchants' bank, Casey, 111. Citizens' bank of Kdwardsburg, Mich. Bank of Lawton, Mich. Bank of Oregon, Wis. Union bank, Richland, Mich. Splceland bunk, Splccland, Ind. Cltl zens' state bank, Knox, Ind Central bank, West Lebanon, Ind. banks at Oxford, Ind., and Arcadia, Ind.

Indiana on the Verge of a l'nule, INDIANAPOLIS, Ind May 18.—All Indiana is in a panicky condition over the suspension of sixteen banks Friday and a possibility of many more banking- concerns closing their doors to-day. The banks that have closed their doors all belong to tlio Paris-Dwiggins chain, which comprises about twenty-seven concerns in this state, whoso capital ranges from (20,000 to $50,000.

The first Indiana bank in the chain to suspend Friday was tlio Commercial state band of Russiaville, Howard county. It closed its doors at 9:80 and telegraphed Auditor Henderson that it could not meet its demands, owing to the suspension of the Columbia national of Chicago. The auditor at once ordered the state bank examiner to proceed to Russiaville. The bank had a capital stock of $30,000 paid in.

Hardly had the auditor started the bank examiner to look into this bank failure when messages announcing other failures began to arrive. The second notice received was from Dun kirk. It announced that the Dunkirk bank closed its doors Thursday evening. The capital stock of the bank was $25,000, all owned by the Paris-Dwig-gins syndicate. It is estimated that the bank's liabilities exceed its assets by $70,000. Lator came a notice that the iri\rmers' bank at Grecntown had closed its doors. Like the others, it was controlled by the Paris-Dwiggins pool, and was correspondent of the Columbia of Chicago. Kx-Gov. Ira J. Chase was a director in the bank, and John \V.

Riris. of Chicago, WHS president. Morrlstown Bank Goes Under. The fourth notice came from Morristown. and was to the effect that the Commercial bank of Morristown had suspended. The bank was largely owned by local capital but was a correspondent of the Columbia. Then came a notice that the banlc at Boswell, recently organized by the ParisDwigglns syndicate, had ceased to do l/U sincss.

Friday afternoon a message from Monticello was received announcing that another of the pool banks at Brookston had suspended and that many farmers were caught, AbSut the same time the announcement came that the Commercial bank at Walkerton had decided that it would no longer keep its doors open. It was owned by the Columbia, and, like the others, suspended out of sympathy for the parent bank. The eighth notice was from Greenwood and stated that the Bank of Greenwood suspended at noon. The last notice of the day came from Geneva and was to the effect that the Farmers' & Merchants' bank, the oldest in the place had closed. Farmers in the neighborhood were the principal stockholders, but the bank was under the wing of the Columbia.

Many More Will tio Down.

Private dispatches from over the state indicate that many more of the I'aris-Dwiggins banks are on the verge of suspending, but for fear that publicity of the names might hurry the break it is suggested by the state ex atniner that they be not published. It seems that the Paris-Dwiggins syndicate has been exceedingly active in the organization of banks in Indianaduring the last year. The records in the office of the secretary of state show that the following banks make up the chain in this state:

Exchange bank, Akron, Fulton county, cap! tal 130,000 Bank of Ambria, Ambrlo, •Benton county State Exohange bank, Argos, Mar shall county, capital 125,000 Citizens' national bank, Attica, capital 160,000 Citizens' national bank, Boswell, Benton coun ty, capital $40,000 Union state batik Bremen, Marshall county, capital 125,000 Commercial bank, Brookston, White county Citizens' bank, Whitley tcounty Clay county bank, Clay City Evans, Qlrton & Co. Dunkirk Jay county bank, capital $48,000 Bank of Fowler, Fowler Formers' & Merchants' bank, Geneva Adams county: Green town bank, Greentown Citizens' bank, Hebron, Porter county Citizens' bank, Kempton, Tipton county Citizens' national bank, Kewnnna, capital (10,000 White River bank, Loogootee, oapltal $36,000 Commercial bank, Maoy Farmers' and Traders' bank. Markle, capital 160,000 Monon bank, Monon Citizens' bank, Morooco bank, Morrlstown, capital 116,000Commercial

Bank of Orleans,

Orloans Farmers' bank, Otterbeln Pennvllle bank, Pennvllle People's bank, Princeton, capital 110,000 Citizens' state bank, Rensselaer, capital $80,000 Citizens' slate bank, Roohester, capital $50,000 Bank of Rossville, Rossville Commercial state bank, Rus siavllle, oapltal $110,000 Commercial bank, Silver Lake: Bank of Spioeland, Splceland, capl tal $25,000 Commercial bank, Walkerton: Central state bank, West Lebanon, oapltal 125,000: People's bank, Windfall, capital $40,000.

Paralyzed by the Many Failures. State Bank Examiner Orlando M. Packard arrived here Friday afternoon to look into the condition of the Capital national, whioh suspended Thursday, He says he has not- had time to gather his wits as to the developments of the'day. He was surprised that such

sudden ruin should come upon so many banks in one day. Ho says that he had considered that the banks were doing a conservative, safe business. It will bo mpossiblo for him to get to all the suspended banks for some time, as they are widely scattered, but he says he will begin an investigation at once.

The banks were all organized under the state law and were required to tile regular statements with the auditor of state. The last statements Sled indicate that -the banks in the chain were all on a sound footing. It is the impression among the old-time bankers here that the suspended banks left most of their money with the parent bank in Chicago and that suspension was unavoidable when the Columbia closed its doors. The banks of the chain are all in towns of from 500 to 1,500 population, and were patronized by the local merchants, farmers and live stock deal-

It is feared here that the amount swallowed up by the parent bank is very large.

May Resume.

The Capital national bank of this city announces that if the Chemical bank of Chicago resumes business it too will reopen its doors. Depositors are assured that they shall nodose a dollar. Bank Examiner Young arrived Friday eVening and took charge of the bank.

The Situation In Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 13.—No alarm is felt in local financial circles over the recent suspension of the Columbia and Chemical national banks. While at first a dubious feeling prevailed as to the probable effect of the failures upon the business interests of Chicago that feeling has entirely subsided and the statements of the banking institutions have substituted a sense of security. Every bank in Chicago reported plenty of money for all legitimate purposes and no distress can be occasioned. The failures of the present week had been anticipated for the past ten days, and were said to have been due to mismanagement and the failure of the officials to distinguish between good and bad securities. The only run made during the week was that which preceded the suspension of the Columbia national, that bank having over $400,000 withdrawn -by depositors. The situation in a nutshell is this: There is plenty of money in Chicago, and good people can secure all the money necessary no banks are in an embarrassing condition, and it is believed tlio worst is over,

Methods of the Colombia.

It is said that the affairs of the Co luinbia national bank, the United States Loan & Trust company and of Dwiggins, Starbuek & Co. are badly mixed The three did a triangular business, some of which is said to be complicated. A banker, who is in position to know, gave an account of how the country banks, which were correspondents of the Columbia, were organized. Said he "Dwigplns or Starbuek would got three or four wealthy runners to organize a prtvato bank In some town. The furmers would put in tholr money and the Chicago people would also take stock. But Instead of putting In cash Dwlgglns would five the country bank a dc posit crcdlt In the Columbia bank for $1U,0C0 or something like that Many of these private banks charged their depositors a certain amount for the prlvtlcgo of checking out money."

State Bank Examiner E. A. Cook has been placed in charge of the defunct bank and will have to be furnished other assistants, so complex Is the work of straightening out the affairs of the bank. Many of the country correspondents of the Columbia national have arranged for the payment of their paper at the Union national, American exchange, First national, Illinois national and other well known banks.

MONARCH OF THE SEAS.

The New Canard Line Steantfthlp- Campania Makes the Trip from New York to Uueenstown In 0 Days 1? Hours and 49

Minutes, Smashing All Rcoordti. QUEF.NSTOWN, May 18.—The new Cunard line steamship Campania, Copt. Hains, which sailed from New York for Liverpool on May 0, arrived at Queenstown at U:30 a. ra., having made the pussngo from Sandy Hook to Queenstown in 5 days, 17 hours and 42 minutes, tlio quickest passage eastward yet made by any steamer. The passengers cheered enthusiastically upon coming into the harbor and -the crew of tho Campania showed much jubilation over their victory.

The total distance traversed was 2,808 miles, and the Campania not only beat all maiden records from New York to Queenstown, but also surpassed the quickest trip made by any other steamship.

Chicago's N.w Art Palace.

CHICAGO, May 13.—The new memorial art palace on the lake front was thrown open to the members of the Art institute Friday. While the building is by no means complete, tho 'interior of the main floor is receiving the finishing touches and workmen are busy putting tho plaster casts, busts and models of Art institute in position. The building will cost, when finished, $600,000. Of this amount $200,000 has been paid by the world's fair.

Two Children Burned to Death* HALIFAX, N. S., May 13.—Twofl-year-old girls were burned to death Thursday near Amherst under precisely similar circumstances. Both were playing in fields where fires were alight to burn up old grass. The children went too near the fires, their clothing ignited and both were roasted alive.

Baseball.

National league games on Friday resulted as follows: At St. Louis—St Louis, 8 Cleveland, 7. At Washington —Baltimore, 7 Washington, 8. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 18 New York, 6. At Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh, 3 Louisville, 0. At Brooklyn—Brooklyn, 8 Boston, 8.

Texas Murderers Hanged.

SHERMAN, Tex., May 13.—Charles Luttrell and John Carlisle were hanged at noon for tlia murder of M. T. Sherman, April 28, last year, at Denison. Sherman was the principal witness in a murder and assault case against John Carlisle and Ed Myers and was murdered while asleep at his hoin«.

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World's Fair Directors Aot Upon a Vexed Question.

JACKSON PARK GATES TO BE OPENE0.

Main Building* to lie Closed, Hut thoJVUItor May Enter Htate and Foreign Dulldlngs ind Midway nuisance* After May SI.

SUNDAY ADMISSION TO BE 25 CENTS. CHICAGO, May 18.—Members of the local world's fair directory passed a resolution Friday that the world's fair should be open Sundays on and aft^r May 21. They took this action upon the recommendation of Director Edwin Walker, the leading legal advisor ol the board. After many hours of thought Mr. Walker, in consultation with Lyman J. Gage, llenry B. Stone and others, came to the conclusion that congrcss had no authority over anything other than the exhibits, and that the directory was free to act in accordance with the terms of the resolution which Mr. Walker presented. His resolution does not propose to open the exhibit buildings^ the great structures in which the products of all countries are housed, but merely the grounds about them—the Plaisatice and the state and foreign buildings—providing those in control of them so elect.

Reduced the Fee.

Inasmuch as the big exhibit buildings may not bo entered by the visitors, the directory proposes that a charge of but twenty-five cents be made to enter the grounds Sundays. Tho action of the directory was taken in accordance with what ts believed to be public sentiment.

Commissioners Grumble.

Members of the national world's fair oominisslon are disposed to resent the assumed right of the local board to open the gates, even' if the exhibit buildings remain closed. Most of those who were seen declared that the directory could not, without the sanction of the commission, put such a resolution into operation and they have previously threatened that legal proceedings would be Instituted if their concurrence was not secured before Sunday opening in any form were uttempted.

Tho resolution creates a new regulation differing from the Sunday closing one adopted ly both bodies. The commission will be in session to-day and some action may bo taken by it. Inasmuch, however, as there is no probability of a quorum being present, it will be unable either to authoritatively approve or reject the new rule. Hut there is little reason to doubt that, unless explanations accompany tho resolutions, there will be some bitter talk at today's session of the commission.

The Opening lletsolufclon*

The meeting of the board of directors Friday afternoon was one of tho largest yet held. The only subject discussed was that of Sunday opening, and the session lasted several hours. When the final vote was reached it was found that the sentiment for an open Sunday at Jackson park was really stronger than at first supposed. The special committee on legislation, composed of Edwin Walker, Ferdinand W. Peck, F. S. Winston and Arthur Dixon, made Its report, and after a full discussion of the question Edwin Walker introduced the resolutions, which were passed by a vote of 27 to 7. The resolutions are as follows: "Resolved, That in accordance with the opinion of Edwin Walker, chairman of the committee on legislation of this corporation, submitted herewith, the public be admitted to tho grounds surrounding the exposition buildings, the buildings containing exhibits remaining closed upon Sundays, ana that the price of admission on such days be fixed at twenty-five cents. "Resolved, That tills resolution tako effect from and after May. $1, 1698.

As a finale to the day's work the board, by a resolution, made Edwin Walker solicitor general for the exposition.

Edwin Walker's Report.

The report of the committee on legislation, by its chairman, Edwin Walker, defines tho powers of the exposition on the Sunday closing question. Mr. Walker holds that the acts of congress refer to the exhibition which is inside the buildings, and not to tho fair grounds, which aro not an exhibit. The grounds unoccupied by tho buildings have been beautified and ornamented for the use of the public, but they have no special relation to the exhibit, nor are they a part of the exposition. Mr. Walker does not behave that the prohibition of congress can be extended to the publlo park and grounds. Again the committee does not believe it was the intention of congrcss to prohibit the representatives of foreign nations and the commissioners of states from visiting their buildings and temporary homes Sunday. Therefore the opinion of the committee is that the act of congress of August 5 only requires that all the main buildings containing exhibits Installed for exhibition shall be closed to the publlo Sunday and that the admission of tho publio to the grounds and the buildings not devoted to exhibition purposes would not be in violation of the letter or spirit of the law. On this opinion the board of directors passed the resolution which opens every part of the world's fair grounds to tho public Sundays with the exception of those buildings wherein are placed exhibits.

This really leaves but a small part of the fair still under the Sunday closure rule. The Midway Plaisancc, with its scores of attractions, all the foreign buildings, all the state buildings, all the concessions of different kinds and the other beautiful buildings of the White City where exhibits are not made will be thrown open. Then there will be the great structures, with an act of congress barring their doors. The sanie act will not cover the buildings externally, so there will be beautiful sights, and all the show will be opened for twenty-five cents.

Ohio Prohibition Convention. CLEVELAND, May 18.—The state convention of the prohibition party will be held in Music hall, this city, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27 and 28.

Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report

Bankers No* Allowed to Monopolize the Failure Industry.

Assign— Other Troubles.

LIABILITIES OF $300,000.

OTTAWA, 111., May 13.—R. J. llornick, of Grand Kidge, 0 miles south of this place, made an assignment Friday, his liabilities being estimated at about $300,000. llornick conducted a general store and private bank, and many farmers with $500 to $5,000 idle money had it on deposit drawing interest. a« Hornick paid 4 per cent, on time deposits. Tho failure is the rfcsult of investments in Sioux City and the recent heavy failure in that city. Scores of farmers aro ruined.

Milwaukee Merchants Fall. MILWAUKEE, May 13.—The largest failure recorded in this city for a number of years occurred here Friday. The firm to go under is that of Frank Lappen & Co., dealers in house furnishings and furniture. Tho claims filed up to Friday evening amount to $273,730.01. This is by no means the full extent of claims outstanding, and a great many Milwaukee people aro said to be involved. Just how far-reaching will be the results of the failure is unknown. The news of the failure caused a great deal of excitement here during the afternoon, and there is a scurrying to and fro in business circles. Business men say there need be no alarm, and add that few if any of Milwaukee's large concerns are conducted according to the method of the Lappcns. The cause of tho failure was insufficient capital. The firm did a large business, but did not liavo enough money to pull through in case of any strain the strain came and something broke.

At a meeting of business men Friday night, consisting of attaching and nonattaching creditors, it was decided to allow Lappen & Co. to resume business to-day. The assets of the firm are placed by Mr. Lappen at $58(3,000, and the liabilities $380,000.

Queer Cause of a Failure.

WILMINGTON, Del.-, May 18.—With regard to the failure of the banking house of 11. 11. Robinson & Co. of this, city, with liabilities of 432(1,000. it is said to have been caused by the decline in Reading and the fact that the firm had been carrying a number of customers on margin, who had givon no security. Mr. Robinson had also indorsed heavily for different persons. It is said that the firm could have pulled through had not Mr. Robinson been on% jury at the time of the Reading collapse or had ho been permitted to consult with his son in regard to a deal, which might have tided the concern over.

In tho bit •. was a large sum. by some placed as high as $70,000, deposited by Stansbury Willey, mayor of the city, who is supreme master of the exchequer of the Knights of Pythias. Mayor Willey admits that he had large sums of money on deposit in the bank, but that it is amply secured by collateral.

Itoeelver for a Steel Company* ST. LOUIS, May 13.—In tho circuit court at Belleville Friday afternoon the Belleville Steel company confessed judgment in the sum of 83,371 in favor of Fielding W. Oliver, of St. Louis. A bill of relief was asked for and Charles Becker and Bernard Yoch wero appointed receivers and gave bond of $10,000 bofore Judge Burroughs. The receivers notified tho workmen that they would be obliged to pass the rolls, amounting to $1(5,000, for two weeks on account of the stringency of the money market and depression of the steel trade, but would pay at an early date, and intended to keep the mills running. The cause is given as "the financial flurry and tho difficulty of negotiating paper of any kind." The assets are placed at $940,000 liabilities, about $500,000, scattered in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Illinois.

Failure or Big Whisky Firm. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 13.—The firm of W. H. Thomas A Son, the largest dealers in old Kentucky whisky in the world, suspended payment Friday morning, the result of the dullness of the whisky trade and tight money market. The liabilities are considerably over half a million, but the assets exceed this sum by nearly one-half, leather makers Assign.

SALEM, Mass., May 13.—James Dugan, one of the largest leather manufacturers in Salem has assigned for the benefit of his creditors. Tho assignment covers a tannery property and real estate here and largo tracts of land on Canleys, Elk, Williams and Holly rivers, West Virginia, together with bark at Watkinc mills, province of Quebec. Mr. Dugan lias been sick for a number of months and no statcmont of his affairs is obtainable.

An Ice Company on the List* TRENTON, N. J., May 13.—The Hy. geian Ice company is in a receiver's hands. Debts and assets said to be $150,000.

WILKESBARRE, Pa., May 18.—Assignee W. H. Stoddart of the defunct banking house of F. V. Rockafellow has filed his first partial account with tho court Four per cent, of tho $500,000 represented by the depositors will be made. This

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BIG FIRMS AT MANY POINTS ASSIGN.

Spores of Fanners Hulncd by the Failure of a Merchant at Grand ltldge, 111.— Furniture Healers at Milwaukee

is about the limits nf the assets i\lii-til) nn ItanlcM hi Trouble. CHAIILKYOIX, Mich., May 13.—The bank of Charlevoix closed its doors Friday morning and placed its affairs in the hands, of II. \V. Kane as assignee. There was. no run on the bank, hut its affairs wore in such shape that Lliis move seemed necessary to do justice to nil creditors. The (inn is com-"-posed of \V. I'. llrown and his son, Gardner R. lirown, and while their capital was not large, they wero supposed to be doing a safe and conservative business. The Northern Michigan Seed company, for which the Drowns furnished the financial backing, has been a heavy drain, parties who cxpecieu to put in additional cap ital failing to do so. and this company is included in the assignment. No other failures will result. The deposits will probably not cxcecd $10,000.

HILLSDALE, Mich., May 13.—The First slate bank of this city has gone into liquidation and quit business. The business has been transferred to the Hillsdale savings bank, which will assume all the liabilities and pay depositors in full.

HOLDS ITS OWN.

General lluslness Bears Up Well Despito Numerous Failures. NKW YORK, May 13.—R. G. Dun & Co. 's weekly review of trade says: "Tlio smash In tho Industrial stocks a v.-cclt ago, the failure of some llrtns and of the'Natioual Cordage company and the*largest decline In stocks known in any week since 1PT3, havu been followed by surprisingly little disturbance. Business has shown remarkable soundness and Htrongtli under such a strain. Hank failures at Chicago and 1ml hum polls and rumorB of others redcel large losses through Chicago speculations In real estate and grain, and at Imllanup* oils through tho failure of the Premler^Steel company, but commercial credits aro not as yet materially affected. Interior money markets aro growing tighter and more cautious, but no such stringency is yet seen as to check general trade, which appears to have Improved. Uneasiness is caused at Indianapolis by the ralltira of steel works and a bank and money is close. At Detroit collections and prospects area little better. "The volume of trade at Chicago Is satisfactory, though somewhat disturbed by financial troubles, and retail distribution is not^ip to expectations. There is a heavy demand for money and accommodations uro somewhat difficult, collections being slow. Receipts of wheat are vory largo, 360 por cont. above last year's. "Milwaukee reports close collections anil money scarce. At Minneapolis trade improves.

The flour output is large, with heavy ran.-yn sales. St Paul reports rapid seeding, favoni. ble weather and Improving trade. The volume of trade at St Louis is heavy, shoe factories working extra tlmo, and trade in dry goods Is excellent, with easy collections. "Speculation has lifted wheat two cents, though tho crop report is less gloomy than was expected. Corn has slightly advanced and pork products largely. Cotton Is unchanged, exports in April having been $3,000,000 luss in value and 42,000,000 pounds less In quantity than last year. Oil is ono and one-half cents lower, exports also declining. All exports from Now York have been $3,100,000 less for the last two wcckH than last year, while Imports show an Increase of $3,700,000 for one week of May. "While tho failures In the United States and Canada for the week were 380 In number, against 175 last year, and in the United States alono 275 against 150, there wero only eleven with rating over 100,000. From r-00 000 to fStXI,(XK) there were IIvo, from $300,000 to J600,000 onlv two, one ft'em $500,000 to tTSO.liOO, nnd two will) rating over $1,000,000, Considering the extraordinary prossure In stock and money markets the report indicates greater soundness than could have been expected."

A TRAIN HELD UP.

Mnskod Robbers at Work on the Mobile & Ohio Koad—They Use Dynamite to Force an Kntrance Into I hy Kxpress Cur and Secure About Sl.OOO.

ST. LOUIS, May 13.—Passenger train Not 0, north bound, on the Mobile & Ohio railroad, due here at 7 n- in., wan held up by four train robbers near Laketon, 13 miles south of Cairo, 111., at 10 o'clock Thursday night. The train consisted of two sleeping cars, ono day coach, baggage car and southern express car. The express car was in charge of Messenger S. II. Ray and a helper named l'eursou. When the train stopped at the water tank 1 mile south of Laketon the robbers covered the engineer and fireman with revolvers and compelled them to get off tho engine and go with them to the express car. The express messengers refused to open the door and began hiding tho contents of the safe and other valuables. The robbers threatened to use dynamite unless the doors were opened, and on a second refusal being given the robbers exploded a cartridge of dynamite at the sido of the. car, blowing a hole in it. One of the robbers then put a huge revolver through the opening and said he would shoot unless the doors were opened. Upon being promised that they would not bo hurt the messengers unlocked the door, and the robbers carno in and secured everything in the safe. They secured about $1,000. The robbers escaped to the timber and did not molest the passengers. ('aptaui anil Crew of Ten Drowned*

HALIFAX, N. S., May 13. —The schooner Espcrance, Capt. Richards, which sailed from the Magdalen islands six weeks ago, with a crow of ten besides the cuplain, on a sealing voyage in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, has been lost with all on board.

Shot and Killed a Burglar. DETROIT, Mich., May 13.—Anthony Renks was shot dead by Marion Wieznwski, a saloonkeeper, about midnight Thursday while attempting to break into tho latter's place. Wieznwski is in custody and will be held to await the result of the inquest

Illinois Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD, 111., May 13.—The house adjourned until Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, after the transaction of somu unimportant business. The senate will hold a session on Saturday, but it is understood that nothinir will be dona.