Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 May 1893 — Page 1

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VOL, VII—NO. 203. CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY MAY zl. 1893.

FOSTER FAILS. &

Tho Ex-Secretary of the Treasury In Financial Troubla.

FORCED TO MARE AN ASSIGNMENT.

A Number of Institutions with Which lis W'ai Connected Carried Down—lie Makcg a Statement PlacliiK 111*

LlabillUe* at *000,000.

A F011TUNK GONE.

FOSTOKIA, 0., May 27.—Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster has startled the business world by making an assignment of liis vast business interests for the benefit of his creditors. His assignee is J. It. Gormlee, a prominent banker of llucyrus and a warm friend of Mr. Foster. The liabilities are given out by Mr. Foster as being $000,000, and the assets as about the same. He made the assignment during the night and the papers were filed at Tiflln by Mr. Scott, his attorney.

The Rank Ctogcd.

At an early hour the bank of FostcJ & Co. was closed on an attachment of $3,200 in favor of the Isaac Ilarter Milling company, and at the same time the wholesale grocery house of Davis & Foster was closed by an attachment for $1,200 in favor of O. T. Brown. The presence of the sheriff was the first inkling many people had that there was anything wrong and it soon leaked out that an assignment had been made. The news spread rapidly and soon the streets were filled with people eager to learn the extent of the calamity that had befallen the city.

The assignment of Davis & Foster, the wholesale grocers, will probably be the direct cause of the failure of a number of grocery concerns throughout the eountry. It is said that the firm has $125,000 unpaid accounts and notes duo it.

The deposits of the bank at the time of its last statement were about $175,000, but it is impossible to ascertain what they are at ths present time, as the cashier of the company, J. E. Wilkison, is reticcnt and prefers to have the assiguec make a public statement. Mr. Wilkison is also treasurer of the Fostoria school district. The board of education had $1:5,000 in cash on hand, and, as Messrs. Davis & Foster are his bondsmen, it is probable that the loss in this ease will be considerable.

The failures have caused great consternation here, as it is believed that the collapse of the Foster bank will bringdown other local institutions.

Condition of Foster's Knterprises. Tho wholesale grocery house of Davis & »*u*r has been doing a fairly profitable business. The firm has about §100,000 in book accounts and bills receivable, while the bills payable will reaeli about the same sum. This will leave the stock clear, which on January 1 invoiced about $80,000. If matters are not forced the grocery house will pay dollar for dollar and leave something possibly besides. The brass and iron works are in fair financial shape. The books show a surplus of from 1^0,000 to $30,000 over liabilities. Of course under forced sale these assets will gTeatly shrink and the company may not bp able to pay out.

The three window-glass houses are in worse shape. They have about $100,000 worth of stock on hand while their paper is out over (200,000. The creditors may realize fifty cents on the dollar on the window factory paper while the stockholders will be worse off than nothing. The Fosturia Light & Power company is owned principally by Air. Foster and is in bad shape, but no detailed statement as to its condition can be obtained.

Mr. Foster's Statement.

FOSTORIA, 0., May 27.—The following statement has bet=u given to the public: "Words cannot express the deep distress and humiliation I feel If 1 could bear all the burden that my failure will entail I should feel a sense of relief. It Is a consolation, however, to loolc back over a business life of forty-five years that has gained lor me a position of confldence such as has rarely been aohioved, and to know that I have aided hundreds of people to maintain an honorable standing and to pain competency, and some to acquire a large degree of wealth. I know that nowT have by my failure injured many people, but I hope none are to be rulued. "When I returned from Washington I knew that my indorsements for the window-glass companies, and the brass and iron works com* pany, were very large—so large, in fact, as to induce me to fear that I would have to suspend at that time. 1, however, prevailed upon a friend to give tne large amount of help, and felt oonfldent that 1 could maintain myself and finally come out all right These concerns owed more than 1 then supposed, and, to add to my misfortunes, tho affairs of the Fostorla Light and Power company, of which 1 am Inrffe stockholder und lndorser, proved to bo in bad shape flnanolally, Then came the unfortunate financial condition of the country. Every one that I owed wanted his money, and no one would lend. Payments for glass, Instead of being in cash were made in paper. Salos, in fact, oamo to a stand-still. 1 struggled, seeking every possible means to tide over the situation, until 1 am compelled to assign. Idld not give up the struggle till to»day, May 20. "It will take the assignee some time to make up tho schedule of my affairs. In my affairs I include Foster & Co., the croker Mamboyrg & Calcined Gas companies, the brass and iron works, and the Fostorla Light and Power company. I enn see plainly that iu settling my affairs through the court, thus compelling my assets to te reduced to cash, largo sacrifices will be made.

This being so, I cannot give encouragement that my debts will bo paid ia full. The other concerns with which 1 am connected are all on a sound basis, except posMbly Davis & Foster. They have a surplus of 160,000 and ougin to pay In full. "My failure must doubtless cause a shock to the interests of the city, from which I am sure «lt *will speedily recover. I believe our business concerns are all in sound and healthy condition, and the two banks are especially strong. Depositors with them need not feel uny alarm. I sold my two blocks and four parcels of laud to Mr. Iiurkness when I arranged for a large sum of mouey, and have turned over to him my slock In Cunningham &

Co., and the stavo and barrel works. 1 have given mortgages to two women who relied upon me to iuvest their money, it being about all the property they have, amounting to ubout 11,000. "It is only just to myself to say that two things have caused my downfall, one was neglect of business occasioned by my devotion to politics, und the othor to un over-aealous desire to build up Fostorla- lu this hour oi unspeakable

distress I only crave the generous judgment oi the public—a public that will be deeply shocked over the financial downfall of a man who has eujoyed their confidence to a remarkable degree. "The aggregate amount of my liabilities, including bunk deposits, my individual debts, the three glass companies, the brass and iron works companies, the light and power company, will bo about 9000,000. The assets on paper will more than cover the liabilities. Mr. Wilkison has secured tho school fund'and the Building and Loan association funds against loss. CIIAIILSS FOSTER."

Other Concerns Also Fall*

The assignment of Secretary Foster was the signal for the assignment of a number of concerns in which he was interested. The brass and iron works was one of the concerns to assign. Besides Mr. Foster, Mr. l'ortz was one of the owners of this concern. The liabilities and assets of this company are included in the personal statement of the secretary. The Mambourg, Calcined and Crocker Window Glass companies, three concerns that have been backed by Mr. Foster, will also assign.

Far.Rnaclilng in Effect*

The extent of the failure is so great that its significance can scarcely be realized. A half dozen of the prominent industries will go to tho wall and hundreds of people be thrown out of employment. The loss to businessimen who were depositors in Foster & Co.'a bank is one of the deplorable features of the crash, but it is confidently believed that none of them will suffer to an extent that will cause them to assign.

Starts a Run on Another Itank. A run was made on the Mechanics* savings bank as soon as its doors were opened, but with $80,000 in currency piled upon the cashier's desk the demands of all the frtghtened depositors were promptly met and none turned away.

The loss to Fostoria is a great one and one that will require considerable time to recover from but great as it is, the regret on this account in no way lessens the regret and sympathy expressed for the secretary. It is* generally conceded, that his unstinted generosity and phenomenal public spirit have been the indirect causes of his financial downfall, as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand to the poor and worthy.

Mr. Foster's Career.

Charles Foster has but recently passed his 65th .year. He was born In Seneca county, O. He began life as a clerk in his father's store in Fostorla, and at the age of 18 was admitted to a partnership in the business. He at once assumed the management of the establishment Its transactions were even then extensive, but by his push, sagacity and enterprise young Foster developed ihe llrm to a remarkable degree, gained groat wealth and won the reputation of a most shrewd and successful merchant

The enterprise of Mr. Foster and his associates had much to do with the building up of tho town of Fostoria and the development of the country round about He was exteusively interested in railway building as well as in merchandising, and all of his business ventures appeared to prosper. His popularity is attested by .the fact that he was four times elected to congress, although the district gave democratic majorities for all the other ofliccs at those elections. In congress tie was a member of the wuys and means committee and exerted himself for the repeal of the obnoxious moiety laws, out of which had grown numerous scandals affecting the customs service. Mr. Foster was twice elected governor of Ohio, serving in that capacity from 1JW0 to 1884, and upon the death of Mr. Windom was called into the cabinet of President Hamson as secretary of tho treasury. That position Mr. Foster filled with marked ability until the expiration of the Harrison administration.

SHORT SPECIALS.

The report of Emin -Pasha's death has been confirmed. While fishing in Wall lake, Iowa, George Burgess, Bert Corey and It. Corey were drowned.

Three lives were lost and great damage done by the storm which Visited the Mississippi valley.

Charles A. Epply was convicted at Zanesville,"0., of stealing $5,000 from William Williamson, of Taylorsville.

James F., a valuable trotting horse, was killed in a collision at Denver with Matron Gold Dust, who may also die.

Reports from the 190 national banks in Illinois outside of Chicago show a reserve of 10.9 per cent, above requirement.

The father of Lou Trenck, who was hanged by an Indiana mob, has offered a reward for the conviction of the ringleaders.

Thousands of people have been rendered homeless by the floods in northwest Louisiana and an appeal has been issued for aid.

Miss Cyntia D. Brockwell, a teacher at the Sisseton agency and formerly a Washington belle, has married a fullblooded Indian.

Tony Jackson, a farmer residing near llillsboro, 111., was gored to death by a bull Friday while he was attempting to cross a pasture,

A government surveying party on the Colville reservation in Washington was attacked by Indians and two of its members were killed.

Calvin D. Bisscll, head bookkeeper for the Cargill Elevator company, shot himself in the water closet of the chamber of commerce at Minneapolis.

Mrs. Warren Cohn, wife of a merchant at Sioux City, la., used gasoline instead of kerosene in starting a fire and was burned to death Friday.

Johnnie Paul, 10 years old, fell from a raft and was drowned in Lake St. Croix, Wisconsin, Friday afternoon. A companion reached shore in safety.

Warrants have been issued (or several dishonest world's fair gate keepers. From 5,090 to 10,000 souvenir tickets arc said to have been-purloined daily.

The sixteoD foreign countries dissatisfied with the single judge plan of making awards at the world's fair have decided to enter into competition among themselves.

Capt. S. S. Brown, the millionaire coal merchant and race horse owner of Pittsburgh, is charged by the Ohio Valley Railroad company with fraudulently converting $100,000 to his-own use.

Convicts Dying Tennessee Mine.. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May. 27.—Thirty convicts have died slnee-Monday in the Pratt mines from pneumonia. There arc a great number of cases there, about 70 per cent, proving fatal. Bad ventilation and improper care of the men are the causes alleged for the sickness. The state authorities ure investigating.

READY TO FIGHT.

Mr. Mllchrlst Proposes to TeBt the Sunday Opening Question.

A TEMPORARY INJUNCTION WANTED.

The Hearing to lie llxl Rarly lu the Week —In the Meantime the date* Will He Thrown Open-Other World'*

Fair Mew*.

A PETITION rilKrARED.

CHICAGO, May 27.—United States District Attorney MilchrUt will file to-day his bill to enjoin the opening of the world's, fair on Sundays. He was at work late Friday night completing the bill, which has been in preparation for the past two days by liis assistant, Judge Hand. Unless something unforseen occurs early in the day the bill will be filed in the United States court before evening.

Asks for a Temporary Injunction. The action will be brought by the United States against the World's Columbian exposition, aud against Director General George R. Davis and Director of Works Burnham. It will set forth that the World's Columbian exposition is a national undertaking, and is under control of the government. And, further, that such being the case, congress, in making an appropriation in support of the exposition, had a right to attach any condition that in the judgment of its members was proper. That it had the right and the power to say that the gates of the exposition should be closed on Sunday.

The bill will state that congress did make an appropriation with s*ich condition and that the appropriation has been accepted by the national commission. a body created by congress to control the exposition. That inasmuch as the ofl'icers of the exposition have given notice of their intention to open the gutes of the exposition grounds on Sundays, in direct violation of the act of congress of August 5, 18U2. the court will be asked to grant an order enjoining the orticcrs of the exposition from opening the gates on Sunday. The bill will also ask for a temporary injunction pending the discussion of the permanent writ.

Will Open for One Sunday, at Leant. The district attorney was almost positive that the bill would not be taken up by the judges to-day and that the temporary writ of injunction prayed for in the petition would not be granted to-day. This will make it certain that the gates of the park will be thrown open to the public on the coming Sunday.

The .Judicial Body.

It is expected that the judges who will sit in the hearing of the case will be Chief Justice Fuller and Judges Woods, Jenkins and Giosseup, of various United States district courts. The United States recognizes the vast importance of the case and it is disposed to act with all dignity in its consideration. If Chief Justice Fuller sits with the three other judges the decision of the federal court will have almost the dignity of a decision by the supreme court.

Clingrman Case Heard.

Judge Stein heard arguments Friday in the suit of Mr. Clingman to enjoin the closing of the world's fair gates on Sundays and took the matter under advisement- He win make known his decision Monday. The hearing came up in the morning on Attorney W. E. Mason's motion for a temporary injunction to restrain the directors of the exposition from closing the gates.

The Commli.ion Adjourns. The national commission has adjourned to July 1. Friday afternoon just after Vice "President De Young called the body to order Commissioner Tousley, of Minnesota, made the motion for adjournment, accompanying it by a speech in which heisaid the commission was sitting day aftjer day to no purpose, no business was being transacted and the sittirtgs involved a useless expense ef $300 a day to the government. "I cannot loaif here any longer at the rate of six dollars a day and retain my self respect," were his closing words. Seconds were heard from all over the room and the motion to adjourn was carried almost unanimously.

Mrs. 8to we Honored.

A marble bust of Harriet Beecher Stowc, the famouB author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was unveiled in the library of the Woman's building Friday by -Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker, her sister. Tho bust was modeled by Ann Whitney, of Boston. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony. The entire work is a gift of the women of Connecticut, who raised money by small contributions to pay for the beautiful piece of sculpture.

To Increase the Ml**l**lppr* Power. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 27.—The English milling syndicate, of which Senator W. D. Washburn is a member, has decided to increase the water power in the Mississippi here onc-lialf by building a dam at a cost of nearly $1,000,000. This dam will give a fall of nearly 20 feet the entire width of the river and furnish the largest water power In the United States.

Ba«eball.

National league games on Friday resulted as follows: At Boston—Boston, 13 Washington, 12. At New York— Philadelphia, 14 New York, 8. At Baltimore—Baltimore. 0 Brooklyn, I. At Pittsburgh Pittsburgh. 11 Cincinnati, 4.

Love Conquered.

CHICAGO, May 27.—Miss Blanche Culbertson, engaged' to a British officer, eloped with Leigh French, of Minnesota, whom her father's will leaving her $500,000 forbade her to marry on pain of disinheritance.

Hid Her Wounded Pride In Death. MOBERLV, Mo., May 27.—Effie Polsen, a 18-year-old girl of this city, poisoned herself with strychnine because her father told -her to perform household duties while her sweetheart was in tlic parlor.

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

JT THE BALL

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Brilliant Event In Honor of tli'i Spanish Infanta.

SCENE IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.

It Surpasses In Grandeur All Previous Social functions Given In New YorkVh« Nation's Guest and Her

Suite Attumt.

TRIP UP TUB HLMISOS.

NEW YORK. May 37.—Infanta Eulalie's round of pleasure during the day Friday was confined to a drive through Cuutral park, accompanied bv her suite and Commander Davis. The party brought up at 2:30 p. in. at the foot of Ninety-sixth street, off which lay tho nlted. States dispatch boat Dolphin, resplendent iu a coat of new white paint and with every piece of brass shining like a mirror. A delightful trip up the Hudson followed to a point above Yonkers, the Dolphin returning her visitors to the foot of Nine-ty-sixth street at (J p. m. The infanta was enthusiastic over the short but pleasant voyage.

The Great. Hall.

Society honored Eulalie with a ball IVlday evening at Madison Square parHen which for grandeur, impressiveness and elegance has not been excelled by any similar function held in the metropolis. The socinl success of the affair was due to the participation of people of the most exclusive circles. The princess was thus the recipient of the highest civic and social honors which could be bestowed by the greatest city on the continent that Columbus discovered. The affair was given nnder the auspices of their excellencies, the ministers of Spain, Mexico, Peru and llra/il.

A Itruaiulaml of llvauty.

Mayor Oilroy aud Mrs. Uilroy, representing the city, were guests. The assembly rooms and concert hall of Madison Square garden had been transformed into a dreamland of beauty by masses of flowers, plants and evergreens in honor of the occasion. The ball took place in the assembly room and on this occasion its appearance was that of one vast iloral bower. From the street below to the innermost recesses of the hall there was a profusion of nature's choicest beauties, all combining to make a picture bewildering in its development. The floral bower began with the entrance on the Madison square side and extended to the stairway forming the ascent to the assembly chamber above.

The Place of Honor.

The place of honor in the assembly liall was, of course, assigned to the infanta and her suite, and here all that artistic skill could do had been accomplished. The royal apartment was made up by making the three boxes at the south side nearest the stage into one, the whole being converted into a gorgeous floral bower with a projecting canopy, resembling in the exquisitecess.of its treatment the interior surface of a delicately-colored sea shell.

The front of the stage presented a beautiful sight. Nine private boxes were- arranged there behind which their appeared a conservatory effect which was delusive in its naturalness. It was created by an ingenious grouping of lofty palms, foliage plants.and jardinieres of long-stemmed American beauty roses and lilac plants in full bloom.

The decorations, however, reached their greatest magnificence in the room where her royal highness received her guests. This large apartment was furnished in the style of Louis XV. with the costliest of furniture and tapestry, so priceless that the committee took the precaution to have it insured for (200,000. The princess stood on the dlas draped with elaborate Spanish hangings of the seventeenth century. The banquet hall on the ground floor was arranged like a scene in Madrid, with banana, pineapple and orange trees in profusion.

Lander's orchestra and the Saragossa band furnished dance and promenade music from opposite galleries in the concert room, which was arranged for dancing.

Occupant.* of lloint.

At 10 o'cloclf the boxes in the gallery of the concert room were nearly all filled with gorgeously attired women •and with men, half of whom wore either uniforms or decorations of. some Spanish society. Among the oc cupants of the boxes were: Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Paran Stevens, Mar quis de Casa Argudin Mrs. Charles T. Yerlces, Frederick Gabhard, Mrs. Bradley Martin", Mrs. Wliitelaw Reid, Mrs, Hearst, the diplomatic corps and many others of social prominence.

Shortly after 10 o'clock the lady patronesses who were to be presented to the infanta entered the assembly-room and ranged themselves down the south side with the gentlemen opposite, leaving the center of the room clear. In this assemblage were many of the leading society women of the city. Their gowns appeared .to excellent advantage against the background of oriental tapestries. Diamonds and priceless gems shone throats at their and in their hair.

Ilu Royal Party Arrive*.

It was 11 o'clock when the infanta reached Madison Square garden. Slid was accompanied by Prince Antoine, Marquesa de Arco Hermosa and Gen. Vennum. The party alighted and tlio

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princess loon tne arm oi lr. .inni N.--'-Navarro. president of liie Ciivuln ColonCervantes. The marquosa was escorted, by (!en. Vennum aud tho prinee by 'onsul General Baldasano.

Tlu» Kwept ion.

It was 11:05 when the entree of the ro.val party was made. The orchestra was playing in the concert hall arljoining. but otherwise all sound was hushed in expectation. Her youthful beauty was set olT liy the snow-white beard anil hairof Senor Navarro, lie walked but :i half-dozen steps into the room and then turned to the dais at the left of the entrance. The princess stepped upon tlui platform and stood facing the company. Then Antoine look his place at. her lef ind the marqivsa stood at. the side of the dais near the prince.

The members of the reception and floor committees were lirst introduced by Senor Baldusuno, the Spanish consul general. The gentlemen merely bowed and retired. The princess bowed and smiled as each was presented. She wore a gown of pale-blue brocaded silk, trimmed with old pink, and the low corsage was faced with pale-blue lace. A necklace of diamonds and turquoise encircled her throat and there were diamonds in her hair.

After the gentlemen of the committee had been presented the ladies wcrn introduced. Mrs. William F. Burden was the first. Mrs. Burden bowed and was about to retire when the prim-ess extended her hand and each of the. ladies shook hands with her, a privilege not aceowled to the gentlemen. Each lady after bowing and shaking hands retired half a dozen steps backward, then tin ned and walked down the room with her partner. None of the ladies or gentlemen were presented to l'rinee, Antoine at the formal reception.

After standing eight minutes the princess showed signs of weariness and sat down, receiving the ladies sitting.

It. was 11:16 wh«n the formal presentation was ended. Senor Navarro immediately escorted the princess to the box which had been arranged for her in the gallery of the concert hall. The others of the party followed and took seats in the box.

The Halt Oprns.

The appearance of the princess in tho--gallery was the signal for the opening of the ball. The lirst quadrille was formed at once and the ball was begun without ceremony. After two or three numbers liad been danced the princess expressed a desire to go on the llnor, and on the arm of Senor Navarro she descended from the liox and slowly made a tour of the ball-room. Members of the SpanishAmerican colony and others pressed forward and were presented to the princess on the floor. Later in the evening the princess and guests of honor took supper at a table on a raised platform at one side of the banquet. Rail, adjoining the assembly room. Mayor Gilroy sat at the rignt. of the princess. At her left was the, Spanish minister and next to him was the prince.--* After the supper the royal party re4i' tired to the Savoy. 5

PORK TAKES A JUMP.

A Day of Excitement on the Chlcn^o Hoard of Truilc. CHICAGO, May 27.—The provision pit on the board of trade was a scene of wild excitement during the session. It was caused by a break in pork, the price going from $20.85 per barrel for Sept ember at the opening to $23. The selling of about 1,000 barrels at that liyure stopped the runaway market, and in fifteen minutes the price was back to $23.30. The close was at $22.35. or $1.50 upi from the opening. This remarkable actiiou is but a flash in the deal wliieh has quietly tied up all the stuff in sight and will release nothing except at great punishment to the shqrts. The manipulation, which is. credited to the Cudahys, Charlie Wright, and some say N. K. Fairbank, has been the scarecrow in the provision trade for weeks.

Three Ladu Hanged.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 27.—Robert Alexander, Louis and Howard riij.li, negro boys, were hanged at Tnskegee, Ala., Friday for criminal assault on Mrs. Cox, a farmer's wife. This is the first legal hanging for this oll'ensc in the state.

Cholera has appeared at Cette and Nimes in southern France.

THE MARKETS.

Grain, I'rovUlons, Etc. CfUCAoo, May 2G.

FLOtin Quiet and steady. Spring whuat patents,

Straights,

*3.25&f»,f»0

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No. 2 Yellow, 4tKu No. 3, SW-Vc

OATS—Active and lower. No. 2 cash, 31 81Hc May, Slft&Slttc July. Sep. tember, £7£27%c. Samples lower. No. aOHOSSo No. 3 White, tiaVtl&'iV/ii': No. •?, :tl20 8»Hc: No. 2 White, 3r

Rv*—A little steadier yet quiet. No 2 cash, 55c, and July, 60^c. Samples of No. 2. 37fc."Wt/, outside choloe No. 3, 4.V&ft)c.

BAULKY—About steady. Low grades, ?^40c medium, 48Q44c, and good to choice, 4: and foncy, fl^ttc.

MESS POKK—Trading was moderate and prices steady. Quotations ranged at 20.80' for cash *20.6&&21.(X) for July, and 1^0.86^20.90 for September. 1 LARD—Market easy and quiet and prices lower. Quotations ranged at flo.'jfKft io.:u) lor I cash 110.5C&10.M for July, and tl0.75(&ll.tf0 lor

September. LIVE POULTRY—Per pound: Chickens. 10ft lOVicr turkeys, 8c .ducks, OQSc geese, fi. 00 per dozen. I 13uTTEit—-Creamerjr, IO^IVC Hairy, l-P/ifal8ej

Packing stookj 13Q14c.