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THE TIMES PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29, 1893. 1' TRAGEDY IJ A COURT ROOM Distress in the Stomach And other symptoms ot Dyspepsia troubled me for several years. The doctors did not suc THE GHfllR CONSPIRACY INVESTIGATION AND PUNISHMENT DEMANDED BY CITIZENS. AGAINST BUYING SILVER THE TRADES LEAGUE'S DIRECTORS 0P rOSED TO THE SHERMAN ACT. below 1100,000,000.

The cold certificates outstanding aggregate 59,000,000, which is an nip usually small quantity for the Treasury to have. The department however, shows little or no interest whether the gold Is 8100,000,000 or 375,000,000, as It Is the policy ot Secretary Carlisle to use the gold the same as lie does currency in meeting the obligations of the Treasury. So for several months past the gold reserve has been treated as available cash. On this basis the available cash In the Treasury to-day is 8122,000,000. Complaints ure coming Into the Treasury In great numbers, particularly from the South and West, that small bills are almost out of circulation.

These complaints protest that the Treasury is pushing out silver dollars instead or notes of the smaller, denominations. The Treasury officials deny that they ure attempting to force silver Into circulation. They say they are Rending the usual number of fives, tens and twenties to the Sub-Treasury, and that the one and two dollar notes are reissued as rapidly as received. Treasury officials assert that the banks are holding the ones and twos and forcing silver upon the people, and that tbelr motive is still further to discredit silver by increasing the prejudice airalnst it. Tlie amount of silver offered for sale to the Treasury Department to-day aggregated ounces at prices ranging from 80.7050 to S0.70W) per ounce, all of which was declined and JO.TO'iO tendered, at which price Director Preston purchased 100,000 ounces.

The Ceremony on tbe Cruiser New York to Take Place Next Week. Next Tuesday at 12 o'clock is the time appointed for the cruiser New York to go Into commission. The cruiser is now lying at Cramps' Ship Yard, where she is having her finishing touches put on under the direction of her commander, Captain J. W. Philip.

Her armament is all complete, with the exception of the two Dig guns for the forward turret It Is hardly expected that they will be In post tion by Tuesday. Both the guns were made, but one of them being condemned by the government a new one had to be made. It is doubtful whether she will get her full complement of men immediately, as a special recruitment is being made for this vessel, and the last report shows that only ninety men have so far enlisted. So It will be some time at that rate before her crew of 600 men will be completed. The following are the officers selected tor the New York: Captain J.

W. Philip, commanding: Lieutenant T. B. M. Mason, executive oflicer; Lieutenant Wainwrisbt Kellogir, navigator; Lieutenant Auron Ward, ordnance officer; lieutenants, J.

F. Parker, T. M. Brumby and H. C.

Poundstone; ensigns, It B. Dusbiell, C. B. Brlttaln, G. W.

Williams, W. A. Snow, E. T. Pollock.

H. C. Kuenzli, R. J. Hartung, Waldo Evans, It H.

Leigh, W. D. Brotherton, J. F. Carter and H.

E. Smith; chief engineer, John Lowe; passed assistant engineer, E. R. Freeman; assistant engineers, C. H.

Matthews, M. A. Anderson and W. P. Wincbell; medical inspector, Edward Kershner; passed assists ant surgeon, J.

F. Urie; assistant surgeons, A. R. Alfred and H. 1).

Wilson pay inspector, G. W. Beamanj naval cadets, Luke McNa-mee, J. F. Hlnes, F.

A. Traut, J. H. Russell, A. L.

Gamble and A. R. Davis. It is expected that Commodore Ramsay will be the first fleet commander to hoist his Hag on the New York. rrn 1 Li The Financial Situation Not as Bad as Has Been Eeported.

SMALL NUMBER OF BASK FAILURES Controller Eckels Gives Out an Interesting Statement. GOLD COMING BUCK FROM EUROPE The Large Orders Olven by New York Financial Houses for Yellow JUelal to be Imported Into This Country Regnrded by (he Treasury Department as a Favorable Symptom of Returning Confidence Sliver Purchases by Director Preston. fcpeclnl Telesram to The Times. Washington, July 2S. In order to show that the fimuicial situation is not as black as has been reported and that the sun is beginning to break through the gloom that has enveloped the business world during the past few months, Comptroller Eckels this evening gave out the following statement Eeccut dispatches having appeared in the newspapers to the effect that siuco January 1, 1S93, 'two hundred iiationa! banks have the following statement has been prepared, that the public may be properly informed.

Instead of two hundred having closed their doors, but one hundred and five have gono into the hands of the Comptroller of the Currency. Fourteen of this number have already resumed business under favorable conditions, and are possessed of the confidence of the communities where located, and during the ensuing week it is expected that several others will have complied with the requirements of the Comptroller and reopen, while prior to September 1 an equal number will resume out of the total of one hundred and five closed. But thirty-seven have gono into the hands of receivers, the balance cither having ru-opened or are still in the hands of examiners, with strong prospects of reopening. Five of the one hundred and five banks are capitalized in the amount of $1,000,000 each; ono at six at thirty-six at $50,000, and the remaining at $300,000, $250,000, $100,000 and less, but more than $50,000, the greater number, however, being from $100,000 to $150,000. By geographical sections the failures are distributed as follows: New England States, Eastern States, Middle and Mississippi Valley States, 15; Northwestern, States, 6: Western States, 55; Southern States, 25; total, 105.

AN INTERESTING SCHEDULE. Herewith is a schedule showing the national bank failures by States and also the number of national banks yet in operation in each State in the Union In Opera- Rus- Stftte. tion. penrted. Alabama all 1 Arizona Arkansas 10 California 30 6 Colorado 3H is Connecticut 8 Delaware IS District of Columbia 13 Florida 11 8 Georgia 3 Idaho 13 Illinois 81S 3 Indiana lis 3 Indian Territory 6 Iowa WH a Kansas 130 Kentucky SI 6 Louisiana Maine 83 Alary land OH 0 Massachusetts.

800 Michigan 101 8 Minnesota. 77 Mississippi la 1 Missouri 78 3 Montana 31 Nebraska. 13a 8 Nevada a New Hampshire 61 a New Jersey loa New Mexico 10 1 New York 335 a North Carolina 83 1 North Dakota 21 3 Ohio 241 a Oklahoma. 5 1 OregSn 34 a Pennsylvania 397 Khode Island 69 South Carolina 11 South Dakota 40 a Tennessee 53 3 Texas 283 7 Utah 10 3 Vermont. 49 Virginia 30 Washington 61 10 West Virginia 30 Wisconsin 80 1 Wyoming la 1 Totals 3789 105 It is to be observed from the above list that in twenty-one States and Territories there have been no failures of national banks.

It Is further worthy of note that no national hanks have failed in Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washington, Buffalo, Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans, San Francisco, Minneapolis, St. Paul and numbers ot other great commercial centres, and that but one has closed in New York, two in Chicago and one in Milwaukee. The cause of the failures in New York and Chicago were due largely to mismanagement, as were numbers of others. Local scares have caused many of late to suspend.

Nine of the banks failed wore robbed by officials who are now under arrest. BANKS AUTHORIZED TO RESUME. The following national banks have been authorized by the Comptroller of the Currency to resume business Gate City National Atlanta, First National Bank, Loa Angeles, First National Bank, San Diego, Cal.j First National Bank, Santa Ana, First National Bank, San Bernardino, Cal.j the Southern California National Bank, Los Angeles, Merchants' National Bank, Fort Worth, Texas; Second National Bank, Ashland, Capital National Bank. Indianapolis, First National Bank, Palouse City, Washington National Bank, Spokane Falls, National Bank of Commerce, Provo City, Utah First National Bank, Cisco, Texas Missouri National Bank, Kansas City, Mo. Many more will reopen, as the majority of those who recently failed are absolutely solvent and only closed through an unwarranted lack of confidence in them, causing disastrous runs.

GOLD COMG BACK Begarded by the Treasury Department as a Wholesome Sign, Washington, July 28. The large orders given by New York financial houses for gold abroad to be Imported into this country are regarded at the Treasury Depaatment as ji favorable symptom of returning confidence. Much of this gold now coming here is the same gold that was exported several months ago. The heavy shipments of American cereals abroad within the past two months has materially reduced the balance of trade against us. Under such circumstances it will be natural for the United Mates to continue to receive gold from abroad.

Gold In considerable quantities Is also combing here from the West Indies. This Spanish gold, on reaching our shores, finds Its way to the assay offices and Is melted up Into bars, and this and the European gold toon And lodgment In the United Stales Treasury. From present Indications the gold In the Treasury, therefore, will soon pass 100,000,000, It Is to-day JirVsWlOO. When the mark Is passed the Treasury will again resume the Issuance of gold certificates, which by law had to be suspended when the Treasury gold was reduced 1 One Man is Shot in the Shoulder and Another Has His Throat Out. Special Telegram to Thb Times.

Russellville, July 28. A bloody tragedy was enacted In the Criminal Court room here to-day, resulting In the death of one man and the wounding of another. During the trial of a divorce case a difficulty arose between John Llgon and Line and Clark Richardson, two brothers, which resulted in Llgon shooting Line Richardson In tbe left shoulder and Clark Richardson cutting Llgon's throat from ear to ear. Richardson may recover, but Llgon Is a corpse. A few years ago Llgon married Mrs.

Richardson, mother of Line and Clark Richard-Bon. Llgon was so disagreeable that she was forced to leave him some monthBago. She sued for a divorce, and during the trial here to-dav Llgon made some very slanderous remarks about her in the presence of her son, Line Richardson, who said they were lies. Ligon called young Richardson a vile name, drew his plRtol and fired and was In the act of shooting again when Clark Richardson rushed to the rescue and cut Ligon's throat from ear to ear with bis knife, thus saving his brother's life. FAIR MAY BE OPEN SUNDAY The Legal Proceedings Postponed Until Monday Next.

Great Britain Day Has Keen Set Down for August on Which Occasion There Will be a Big Parade. Chicago, July 28. Judge Stein's citation to appear In response to contempt proceedings was answered this morning by Director General Davis and, with few exceptions, the members of the Coun oil of Administration and Directory ot the World's Columbian Exposition. The respondents appeared in court under a rule to show cause why they were not acting in violation of the Cllngman injuction by closing the World's Fair gates on Sunday. Ex-Judge Rodney Smith submitted tbe an swers of Director General Davis and Lawyer Eddy, one for the Council of Administration and one for the directory.

Neither of the documents was read, but all were received and filed without material suggestion. Judge Stein then asked Attorney Mason, representing Cllngman. If he had been duly served with copies of the answers. Upon his replying In the negative, the Court gave him until Monday morning at 9.3U o'clock to formulate his reply, until which time proceedings were adjourned. THE GATES MAY BE OPEN TO-MORROW.

Director General Davis' answer told the Court that as the head of the World's Colum bian Exposition Company he had simply car ried out the requirements of tbe Council of Aministratlon and tbe directory. The response of tbe Council of Administra- tian set up generally that the vigorous opposition to opening the Fair gates which sprang up throughout tbe country made It desirable that they be closed. That on last Saturday the members found themselves confronted by the old rule closing the gates, which they believed to be still in force. Counsel was sent for, and Lawyer Eddy gave It as his opinion that the Injunction bill had been so radically amended as to render It Invalid. The gates on his advice were ordered closed.

Everything points to open gates next Sunday. It Is not believed the directors feel war ranted In violating Judge Stein's Injunction during the pendency of this bearing. Tbe Empress of Austria has sent a magnifi cent tortoise shell album to the Woman's Building as a personal token from herself to the building and the Board of Lady Mana gers as an expression of her Interest In wo men's work. The album contains views of her Majesty's beautiful villa at Corfu. artists' day at tiie fair.

September 6 will probably be selected as Artl.sts' Day. An Interesting programme Is being prepared by Mr. Millet and bis fellow-artists, i To-morrow will be celebrated as Patriots' Day at Mr. Hart's Donegal Irish Village In Midway Plalsance and the feature of the occasion will be the unveiling of a fine model In Caen stone of theO'Connell Memorial Church, now being erected In memory of Daniel O'Connell at bis birthplace in County Kerry. It Is the work of Sculptor Stewart of Dublin.

An extension to Lady Aberdeen's Irish village in theMIdway will be formally opened to-morrow with muslo and a programme of Irish sports. British Day at the Fair, August 9, Is to be the occasion of a great street demonstration down town In the afternoon. Last night the committee on British Empire World's Fair Day met at the Sherman House. Tbe meeting was presided over by Charles Gooch, and representatives were present from English, Scotch, Irish, Welsh and Canadian societies. Reports were made indicating that nearly every organization In the city related to the British Empire would participate In the parade.

Members of the order ot United Scandinavian Singers of America to thenumher of 1,000 together with the exposition orchestra of 120 pieces, gave a concert at Festival Hall this aftern oon. The paid admissions to the Fair to-day were STATESMEN CO A-FISHING Senator Becker Entertains a Large Party at Avalon. Laden down with long strings of fish and covered with mosquito bites the party of local politicians whom Senator Becker took down to Avalon, N. on Wednesday, returned to the city yesterday morning. The party included Director Beitler, Chief Elsenhower, Counollmen Miles, James B.

Anderson, Patton and Hetzsl, Sergeant-at-Arms Franklin, Senator Jacob Crouse and Z. A. Shaw. Wednesday night was spent quietly at the Hotel Plermont and at Senator Becker's cottage, though some of tbe members of tbe f'urly took a stroll along the beach, and on heir return were hardly recognizable, as they had encountered a swarm of hungry mosquitoes. Thursday was spent on board Senator Becker's yacht Dolphin.

A pool was gotten up for the man catching the most fish, and as over 500 pounds of blue and wrakflsb were alleged to have been caught the party had hard work In keeping their bites separated. At first Councilman Anderson was unable to secure even a nibble, but was solaced afterwards by catching a three-ounce weak fish. When it came time to decide tbe winner of tbe pool, however, he was found to have the most fish. The return to the hotel was made late In the evening, and the remainder of the time was spent In a musical entertainment On me way up io tne city yesterday morning a vote of thanks was tendered Senator Becker, but he privately Informed a friend that If tbe good citizens of Avalon would forgive hlro this one offense he would never Inflict such A puniBumenton them again. BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS.

The Exposition dry sroods and notion store. Salt Lake City, Utah. Liabilities, Joseph LeComte. a manufacturer of sheet metal at Brooklyn, N. assigned yesterday.

Wilde Wlckhsm. wholesale dealers In teas, coffees and spices, New York, have assigned. B. C. Ewlng, of the Cullen Hotel, Salt Lake City, has failed.

Liabilities, assets about double. The corporation known as E. W. Chaoln A manufacturers of satinets at Northboro, has assigned. Tbe failure of Horatio D.

Averlll was announced at the New York Consolidated Ex change yesterday. Liabilities small. The Denver Hardware Company assltrned yesterday. No statement Is given, The liabilities and assets, however, will be large. Addison K.

Hume, a real estate dealer, of Buffalo, N. assigned yesterday. The amount involved Is not definitely known, but is large. The failure ot P. H.

Connolly was an. pounced at the' New York Consolidated Exchange yesterday. The failure Is of little Im portance. The firm of fllllesnle A Smith, stock deal. ers, of Sterllng.Ky., and each of the partners inuiviuuaiiy nave assigneu.

ne nrm liabilities are estimated at from 926,000 to (40,000. Adolph Goldsmith and Slmnund A. Gold smith, composing tbe firm of Adolph Goldsmith Son, Jewelers and diamond doalers at HH Maiden Lane, New York, yesterday as-signed to Jonas H. Monshelmor, with preferences for (44,0111.88 to numerous creditors. ceed in giving me relief.

I was troubled with heartburn and had to be careful about my diet Sick headaches frequently seized me and I could not ride in a car- rlage. Since I have been 1 taking Hood's Sarsapa-rilla all this is changed. My dyspeptic trouble no I longer bothers me. I do not have heartburn and I am now free from sick headache spells. I have gained In flesh Hood'sCures and feel better in every way." Mrs.

John H. Cook, Martinsville, 111. Hood's Pills are purely vegetable and carefully prepared. 25c. Try a box.

The Original and Genii! (WORCESTERSHIRE) SAUCE Imparts the most EXTRACT Of a LKTTKR from a KEDK'AL at Mad-ns, to his brother at WORCESTER, May. 1851. "Tell LEA PERTUNS' that their sauce Is highly esteemed in India, and Is in my opinion, the most palatable, as well as the most wholesome sauce that Is made." delicious taste and zest SOUPS, GRAVIES, FISH, HOT COLO MEATS, GAME- PS PERIS WELSH. IgySa RAREBITS. 6cc.

Bewareoflmitotiras; see that you get Lea Perrins Signature on every boltle of the original and genulni JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS, NKW lOKK, THOUGHT HER AN INTRUDER. But Her Assailants Are Now Languish Ing In Prison. A battered-up specimen of colored Joveli-ness, in the person of Tillle Nixon, who lives at 1039 Sergeant street appeared before Magistrate Pole yesterday as a complainant Her head was bandaged, and her features were held in their proper places only by the liberal use of court-plaster. Her left arm was In a sling. She testified that on the previous night she went to the house of Leola Bartlett 1025 Sergeant street, to get her husband, who was there, to go borne.

Leoia and another colored woman, by name Carrie Williams, of Lombard street, resented the intrusion, and while Leola beut her over the head with a table leg Carrie threw beer bottles and a lam at her. The Maeistrate held the accused under 81,200 bail each to answer at court POLICY SHOPS RAIDED. The Police Find Two mid Arrest the Proprietors. The police of the Second district yesterday afternoon raided a policy shop at 1012 South street and arrested Joseph Hoyles, of list) Falrmount avenue; Charles Blsby, colored, 61S Minster street, and John Hill, also colored, 1029 Barley street The residents of the neighborhood had made several complaints about the place, and when the police went there they found it In full blast A number of slips and other evidence was secured. Later Special Keegan and Sereeanf Lynch went to 1S28 Kater street and arrested Richard Esbach, of 2011 Lombard street on tha same charge.

A Child's Horrible Death. Preclfll Telegram to The Timks. Reaping, July 28 A 30-rnonth-old daughter of Milton B. Kutz, living on Fairvlew street, this city, while at play In the yard with an older brother, fell Into a cesspool 23 feet deep and containing eight feet of water. Her disappearance was not noted for several hours and when the body was recovered life was extinct Performed a Fatnl Operation.

Laura Smith, colored, employed at 20 Schell street, was taken to tbe Philadelphia Hospital yesterday lor the Becond time suffering from the effects of a self-performed criminal operation, and lute last nigiit was reported dead. The colored girl is deaf and dumb, and this was the second time she bad committed the same crime, the previous occasion being the 21st of last December. Air. Doyle Will Wlld His Ale. A batch of appointments may be expected from Collector of Internal Revenue Do.vla next week.

He said yesterday that the fata of a good many applicants had been decided npon and that he would make public the names of the fortunate ones at an early data. At least twenty chauges will be made In tha office force, but the deputy collectorship is not thought to be one of them. Ktsvenson tn British Domains. B. July 28.

Vice President Stevenson arrived last evening by the steamer Kingston. Tne boat was several hours late. The Vice President was met by tbe Mayor and the L'nited states Consul, with a number ot citizens, and was given a warm welcome. The party, accompanied by numerous carriages, drove to Ksquimault A British Bark Missing. Sax Francisco, July 28.

The Merchants' Exchange was yesterday notified by telegraph that tbe British bark Lamorna, from New Castle for Honolulu, coal laden, had been officially posted at Lloyd's as missing. Tne vessel left New Castle February 21 for Honolulu. It Is the general opinion that all the crew were drowned. The Campania Did Not Break the Record New Yokk, July 28. Tho steamer Campania, from Liverpool, arrived to-night.

Tha vessel was sighted ofT Fire Island at 10.19 P. and will not therefore, break the record, as was generally expected. State Fish Commission. Harrismjro, July 28. The State Fish Com.

mission organized to-dav by the election of H. C. Ford ns president H. C. Demuler secretary, and S.

B. SUllwell corresponding secretary, i A SEDENTARY OCCUPATION, pir-nty of 8ttun.fr down and not much exercise, ought to have Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to go with, it. They absolutely 'and permanently cure Constipation. One tiny, sucar-coatcd Pellet Is a corrective, a regulator, a gentle laxative.

They're the smallest, the easiest to take, and tho most natural remedy no reaction afterward. Sick Heartache, Bilious Ileadaclie, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and all stomach and bowel derangemeuts are prevented, relieved and cured. A "COLD THB HI! AD" is quickly cured by Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. So is Catarrhal Headache, and every trouble caused by Catarrh.

So is Catarrh itself. The proprietors otter 1500 for any case wbicU they cannot cure. SUGGESTIONS TO COMMISSIONERS The Cltlxens' Municipal Association Wants an Investigation Into the Methods of Contractors for Caring for Election Booths Punishment Should be Meted Out to All Conspirators. Tho investigation Into the chair conspiracy is about at a standstill just now. Controller Thompson is still carrying on his little investigation the Chief of the Bureau of City Property is awaiting developments the County Commissioners are looking ovor the election booths and paraphernalia stored in various parts of the city, and Contractor Ruch who loaned the city's chairs to Contractor Hall expects to replace the lost and broken ones this morning.

The Citizens' Municipal Association, however, is not satisfied to have matters go along in this way and yesterday Chairman Baily, on behalf of the executive committee, after a meeting held during the morning, sent a letter to the Cpunty Commissioners suggesting that action, either civil or criminal, be taken against Ruch and others concerned in the matter. After reviewing tho conditions of the contracts with those who are supposed to care for the city's property the letter states A MISUSE OF CITY PROPERTY. "Of the eight districts into which the city and county was divided, the Third, embracing the Twelfth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth wards, was awarded to Goorge W. Ruch as contractor. From reports and from investigations conducted by this association we find that said George W.

Ruch failed to exercise due care in storing said property of the city, and that in consequence much of it has been damaged or destroyed. Furthermore, it appears that the said George W. Ruch loaned or hired chairs belonging to the city and in his charge under contract for thoir safe keeping to Charles 51. Hall, Ruch knowing that Hall had received a contract from the city of Philadelphia for furnishing and placing chairs in various parks and squares for use during tho late Fourth of July celebration. Such use of city property was clearly not contemplated in the contract with Ruch, and it is said that permission therefor was asked of you and specifically denied.

The removal and restorage of chairs incident to this violation of the contract has resulted in further damage and destruction. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE. This investigation has further shown that tho election buildings and other paraphernalia, costing many thousands of dollars, have been most carelessly stored and that great damage has thereby been done to the property of the city of Philadelphia. "Under the circumstances we deem it our duty to call the matter formally to your attention and to make the following suggestions thereupon. First.

That a thorough inspection be at once made of all city property in charge of said George W. Ruch as contractor, and, if it appears that due care has not been exercised to guard such property, that Ruch's contract be annulled and proceedings be instituted against said Ruch and his sureties to recover any damage which the city may be found to have sustained. "Second. That similar investigations be at once made into tho condition of tho election buildings and furniture in the charge of other contractors, and, if any damage appears to have been done, that like action be taken to recover therefor. "Third.

That other proceedings, civil or criminal, be started such as may in your wisdom be called for under the circumstances. "Fourth. That steps be at once taken to inforce proper storage of all election build-, ings and equipment, to the end that further damage may be prevented." THE EGRO DEMOCRACY A Call Issued for a Convention in Washington. Washington, July 28. The following call has been Issued to tbe negro Democracy ot tbe United States by James A.

Ross, vice president of the Association of Negro Demo cratic Clubs: "The negro Democracy of our country hay ing reached such a position in tbe body politic of tbe country as to demand respect It Is deemed wise and expedieut that a conference be called for tbe purpose of formulating plans for future success and development The coming fall elections demand a hearty co-operation in all ranks of our party In order to bring to it success and confidence. "Also it Is necessary to combine andnnlte tbe forces among us and thereby work In uni son. We hope for the henrty support and cooperation and large attendance of the entire negro Democracy In Washington, August 24- 26, 18113." President Cleveland, in declining an Invitation to address the convention, stated that it is gratifying to him to know of the interest that the Afro-Americans are taking in tbe political questions of tbe day, with whose progress be has expressed much pleasure. CONSPIRED TO KILL A PRIEST Conversation Alleged to Have' Reen Overheard by a Khenandonh Girl. Special Telegram to The Times.

Shenandoah, July 2X. A conspiracy to murder the Rev. Ambro- mstls, pastor of tbe Lithuanian Catholic Church here, has developed through the mony of Eva Kasperowlcz, who swears she overheard a conversation In which three Poles planned tbe murder of tbe priest Two of tbe men wanted to shoot Rev. Am- bromatls and his driver. Felix Rollnowsky, on their drive to Mabanoy City, where the priest has another congregation.

The third man thought there would be too much risk in shooting and suggested that tbe house of the priest oe mown up. On a description furnished by the inform ant Jake Buskawlcz was to-day arrested and Identified by the girl before Justice Dengler as the man wbo proposed putting dynamite under me priest nouse. in-nlghl huskhwicz was put under 5-VK) ball and a search Is being made for the other conspirators. Foster's Creditors Dissatisfied. Fostoria, Ohio, July 28.

The creditors of Ex-Secretary Foster and Foster A bankers, held a meeting last nlgbt at tbe Opera House, some dissatisfaction having been oreated by the assignee. A committee was appointed to examine the affairs of the bank in me interest oi creauors. inecommitiee is to have power to take such steps as may be deemed necessary In tbe Interest of creditors. stop-Over at Cresson Springs. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an nounces that all first-class through tickets to the West admit of a stop-off at Cresson.

Cresson Is a delightful place to break the Journey to and from tbe World's Fair, and a large number of travelers are availing them- selves oi inis privilege. A Rank Cashier Missing. Manchester, N. July 28. It is rumored that Charles F.

Morrell, treasurer of the Derryfleld Savings Bank and tho People's In surance Company and cashier of the sus pended lfanK of the Commonwealth, has absconded. He Is said to be short In his accounts In all three institutions. A Victim of the Heat. James McGrath, living at Adams and Thompson streets, was overcome with the heat at Cramps sblnvard yesterday after noon. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital.

Portugal and the Copyright Act. Washington, July 28. The President has Issued a proclamation Including Portugal within the benefits of the International copy, right act NEW YOfW BANKS SCORED After Adopting; Resolutions Favoring the Repeal of the Silver Purchasing Clause the League's Directors Talk Over the Hint Site Question and Say Some Pointed Things About the Circular of the Park National Bank. The Board of Diroctqrs of the Trades League at a meeting yesterday adopted strong resolutions calling upon the members of Congress, especially those from Pennsylvania, to repeal the silver purchase clause of the Sherman act. The resolutions were prepared in cenformity with a communication from New York business men asking the representatives of Philadelphia's great commercial and manufacturing interests to take action in the matter.

They were as follows Whereas, Financial conditions throughout the country are greatly disturbed, und seriously threaten to arrest the activities upon which the support and welfare of our people so largely depend and Wiiekeas, Great disquietude exists, traceable, First, To fears as to the ability of the government to maintain the Integrity of the cur-rency, on accountof the compulsory purchase of silver. Second, The dread of legislation, which may result disastrously to mercantile and manufacturing Interests therefore be It Resolved, Bv the Board of Directors of the Trades League of Philadelphia, In special meeting assembled, that we urge upon the representatives from this Commonwealth In the Congress of the United States, Irrespective of party, that by their votes and Influence they will endeavor to secure the immediate repeal of the silver purchase clause of the Sherman act and the adoption of such other measures as will give assurance to the world of the settled purpose of this country scrupulously to maintain its obligations, Including that of keeping our currency at ull times redeemable in coin, as at present and be it further Resolved, That they be requested in view of the present grave position of business affairs to urge the enactment of such measures bearing upon me mercantile, manufacturing and agricultural interests of the country as will allay existing fears and tend to restore prosperous conditions. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to each member of the National Senate and House of Representatives from tue state of Fennsyivania. objects to "fear" and "dread." Henry W. Green objoeted to tho second paragraph of the preamble.

He did not like the "disquetudc," or tho "fear" or dread" of what Congress will do in reference to the money question. "The clause," he said, "seems to throw doubt upon Congress. It refers to fears of legislation detrimental to the manufacturing and mercantile interests. I dont think that is very good form, and I think we should confine ourselves to the sil ver question. Personally, I havo no fear or dread of any legislation ot that kind.

1 here- fore, I don't want to throw any aspersions upon tho Congress of tho United States by saying tear or dread. Thomas Martindalo insisted that the people generally have the fear and dread of what may be done and to decide tho point it was put to a vote. All but Green favored the resolutions in their entirety. Then there came a circular which it was proposed sending to the members of the league. It contained references to the pre vailing distress and several members ob jected to this, so that part was dropped, leaving this communication We enclose three copies of the resolutions recently adopted by the directors of the Trades League and suggest that you sign them and mall one copy to each of our Senators and to the Representatives from your district In the Congress of the United States.

DISCUSSING THE MINT BITE. The Mint site matter was informally discussed, and Howard B. French, who is a member of the joint committee on selection of a Mint site, said that there is but one out of all the sites spoken of which can be bad without condemnation proceedings. "There have been influences brought to bear from outside sources," he said, to prejudice the Secretary against some sites or to cause him to favor others; but, so far as the committee knows, he has not allowed them to influence him to any extent. You have noticed that General Bingham had a conversation with him the day before yesterday in reference to two sites, and it is with regret tho committee note how outside people have tried to use influence with the Secretary.

The committee feels, however, that during the coming week the Secretary will arrivo at a final conclusion. The committee has used no influences whatever; it has no preferences; it has simply submitted facts, and it is using its best efforts to give the Secretary every possible advantage in the hope that he may be able to make an unbiased selection." NEW YORK BANKS SCORED. The action of the Park National Bank of New York in refusing to accept Philadelphia checks came in for a good share of unfavorable comment. Philadelphia banks were declared to be in as good if not better condition than those of New York or Boston, which was also said to have discriminated against Philadelphia. "A prominent house in this city," Mr.

French remarked, "told me a few days ago that they sent a check for soveral thousand dollars to New York and it was returned. They would not accept it except in exchange on New York. My advice was asked and I said I would return the check to New York and tell them if they did not take it they could send it back and sue for settlement. It was rather an arbitrary way of putting it, but the New York house accepted the check. I hope that all the members of tho Trades League will do the same thing." At the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors formal action will be taken in this connection.

NO CHECKEE, NO WASI1EE. Wing Kee Assaulted Because He Insisted on the Rule. Wing Kee, who conducts a laundry at IB South Eighteenth street, was assaulted last evening by one of hiB patrons. Two men entered his place and one of them produced a check for bis laundry, while the other said be had lost his and asked Kee to give him bis clothes without it Wlog Kee declined, whereupon the man, whose name Is not known, went out and In a few minutes returned with a piece of Iron and again demanded his linen, but the Celestial was firm In his No obeekee, no washee." The angry patron then east the Iron at Kee's bead, Btrlklng him Just below the eye and cutting a deep gash In his face, and ran away, Wing Kee was taken to the Medico-Chirurglcul Hospital. Next Excursion to the World's Fair.

The next excursion via the Pennsylvania Railroad will leave Philadelphia Monday next July 81. The speolal train will leave Broad Street Station at 11.50 A. M. and arrive In Chicago 5.20 Tuesday afternoon. Tickets will be good for ton days, and the rate of 818.25covers around trip.

Take In theshow and go via me standard railroad of America. Mrs. Horn Found Not Guilty. New Yobk, July 28. Fanny Korn was found not guilty In the Court of General Ses sions this afternoon on tbe charge of murder for poisoning her little daughter.

Tho ac quittal was on the ground of Insanity. The charges of assault and attempted suicide agiiiust nere were atsmisseu. All tnreeorlmes were committed on May 6 last A Former Builder's Downfall. John Hammengway, of 8110 North Seventeenth street was yesterday sent to the House of Correction for three months by Magistrate Kochersperger, charged by his wife with Ill-treatment and non-support He was a few years ago a prominent builder und had built several hundreds of houses In the northern part of the city. GOLD RECEIVED AT NEW YORK More Than Quarter of a million Arrives on tile Colombia New York, July 28.

The steamship Columbia, which arrived this morning, brought five boxes of bar gold and coin valued at 8217,500, consigned to the following houses: L. Von Hoffman A 22,000 Knickerbocker Trust Company, 21,000, and Wells, Fargo 6,500. Heidelbacb, Jckleheimer Co. announce that they have been notified of a shipment to them of half a million of eold by the Umbrla, sailing to-morrow. This makes 81,700,000 engaged for to-morrow.

The movement of currency to the interior points was mruin heavv, being estimated at fully 81,000,000. The scarcity Of small hills compelled some of the banks to ship 80,000 silver dollars to out of town correspondents. Customs duties at this port are now being paid largely In gold. This is quite a change compared with previous months when silver and treasury notes fleured largely In the receipts. The transfer of another $50,000 In gold is announced from San Francisco.

A Bank President's Advice. Special Teletrrara to The Times. Chester. July 28. Judge Wollerton, president of the First National Bank, of this place, took occasion to talk freely this morning to the patrons and Board of Directors of the Institution over which he presides relative to the money or bank panic He said, umong other things, that it was no time to censure either political party for the unsettled condition of financial affairs or to inquire as to the cause.

One thing alone remains to be done, and that is for everybody to stand firm and do his utmost in restoring confidence and to show by deed that this is but a money spasm soon over and certain to be followed by the sunshine of prosperity. In the Hands of Bank Examiners. Washington, July 28. Comptroller Ecu-els has placed the national banks that failed yesterday In the bands of Bank Examiners, as follows: Examiner Welghtman, In charge of the Oregon National, at Portland, Flynn, Ellensburg National, of Ellensburg, Wilson, First National, of Helena, Lyman, Montana National, of Helena; Jennings, First National, of Spokane, and Bostwlck, of the First National, of Middlesborough, Tenn. WOOLEN MILLS CLOSE.

Sew England Manufacturers Have Shut Down for a Period. Fall River, July 28. Within twenty-four hours there has been a great change In feeling on the part of manufacturers. The Weet-amoe Mill managers have publicly announced their Intention to shut down four weeks In August and their action has led other mill men to follow their example. To-day it Is reported that the Flint and American Linen mills will shut down in August for a longer or shorter period, depending wholly on the condition of the money market The mills are well able to meet all their obligations, but the directors feel that it is useless to pay eight per cent for loans to enable them to pay operatives' wages.

To-day the Wllmot and Hobbs Manufacturing Company, of Bridgeport, discharged about half Its employes and In future will run eight hours a day, five days a week. It has large rolling mills and has large government contracts. At a meeting of the directors of the Tre-mont and Suffolk Mills at Lowell, yesterday, It was voted to operate these mills on half time, beginning Monday next The directors of the York Mills in Saco, yesterday voted to shut down the mills for five weekB. This action is In accordance with an agreement made by the directors of all colored cotton mills In New England. The following mills In Burrlllvllle R.

have closed: A. L. Sales Sons, Arnold Perkins, Job F. Flske, W. A.

Inman, William Tlnkham Co. and J. D. Nichols Sons. The extensive mines of the Minerva Colliery Company, in Webb county, Texas, have olosed down, throwing a large number of men out of work.

As there is no prospect of resumption at the mines at the present many of the miners are leaving the county. AN EXPLOSION ON THE NEW YORK. Four Workmen on the New Cralser Injured by Gasoline. An explosion of gasoline occurred yesterday morning on board the United States cruiser New York, which Is tied up at Cramp's shipyard. The New York, which Is going Into commission on Tuesday, was having her decks planed, and when they had finished the work Thomas McGovern, William Cox, John Tees, David Headman and Charles Lamontwent down Into the gun sponson to clean some tools with gasoline.

While thoy were at work the liquid exploded, severely burning their faces and arms. McGovern and Cox Jumped through the port hole on to the wharf and Headman and Lamont In jumping, fell Into the water, but were rescued by the men at work on the wharf. The clothing of both McGovern and Cox was In flames when they reached shore. These were quickly extinguished and an ambulance was called, when all the men were taken to the Episcopal Hospital. Lamont and Headman were but slightly Injured, while McGovern and Cox will be compelled to remain In the hospital until Monday or Tuesday.

The explosion was Raid to have been caused by the intense heat In the sponson and the friction of rubbing the tools. The damage done to the vessel was very slight and will not prevent her from going Into commission on Tuesday. BANK FAILURES. The Union Banking Company, of Portland, has suspended. The German-American Bank at Port Washington, tailed yestday.

The Chamberlain National Hank, of Chamberlain, s. capital Individual deposits 815,000, failed yesterday. G. W. Seymour's private bank at Chippewa Falls, closed it doors yesterday.

There were runs on all the other banks in the town. The Ellensburg National Bank at Ellensburg, mspended payment yesterday. No statement Georee Markle, president of the two banks which failed In Portland Thursduy, Is also president of the Ellensburg Bank. Tfie First National Bank, of Great Falls, Mont, suspended yesterday owing to the Helena bank suspensions. Asset are much above liabilities and it is believed It will soon resume.

The bauk has a capital of and carries a line of Individual deposits from SCjO.OOO to 8700.000. The R. M. Mitchell Bank, at Martinsville, established thirty years ago and backed by went Into voluntary liquidation yesterday. There Is 8100,000 In lis vaults und deposited by It In the Indianapolis banks.

The cause of the action, It is said, Is the division of the estate. Two banks at Sparta, closed their doors yesterday the M. A. Thayer Bank and the Hank of Sparta. The liabilities of the M.

A.Thayer Bnuk are placed at about 8175,000 and the assets at $22000, while the liabilities of the Bank of Sparta are said to be 8210,000, with assets ot 8500,000. The Traders' Deposit Bank, of Mount Sterling, suspended payment yesterday owing to a heavy run on the bank Thursday, caused by the suspension of the Farmers' Hank. The bank owes of irood assets. The ollicets hope to resume business at an early day. CONGRESS ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Seth Low Opens the Thtrd Session at the World's Fair. Chicago, July 28 Seth Low, president of Columbia College, opened the third session of the Congress on Higher. Education, in the Art Palace this morning, by briefly outlining the educational work of Columbia College. Professor A. F.

West, of Princeton, traced the historical evolution of liberal education, maintaining that the process had been a logical one, historically. The line of debate as to tbe compulsory study of what are called "the dead languages" fu a liberal education was again drawn between President Jordan, of the Leland Stanford University of California, and Professor Hale, of Chicago University. The distinguished educator from the Pacific coast expressed tho opinion that modern literature contained ample food for the highest culture. The degradation of the degrees of doctor of pniiosopny and aoetor oi science oy the indiscriminate conferring of such by Institutions of low standard was strongly condemned, and a resolution was passed providing that a committee be appointed to correspond with and co-operate with committees of other educational or scientific bodies which have been, or may be, appointed to protect the significance of the degrees of doctor of philosophy and doctor of science. Bishop Keane, of the Catholle University of America, Washington, addressed tbe congress In a scholarly review on the relation of our colleges and universities to tbe advancement of civilization.

He was followed ny President Angell, of Michigan, and President Harper, ot Chicago, each of whom favored that system of education which should develop the highest and best character In the Individual. SHOT AT THE POLICEMAN. "George White" Locked Up for Too Free Use of a Pistol. A man giving his name as "George White," but who refused to tell where he lived, was arrested yesterday after a lively chase for shooting at a party of boys at Forty-second Btreet and Darby road, and while In the custody of Patrolman Calaban he fired at him three times, one of the snots going through his clothing. bite was first observed by the boys firing across tbe roadway and they called out to him, when he fired at them and followed them up with asecond shot Policeman Calaban came along soon afterwards.

When he placed his hand upon "White's" shoulder the latter drew the revolver and fired at him. YOUTHFUL TILL TAPPERS. One Was Caught, But the Other Got Away With the Cash. The money drawer of Lewis Oswald's grocery store, at 2521 Jefferson street was robbed yesterday by two boys, one of whom, John Helmberner, Is only 8 years old, and his accomplice, whose name could not be learned, was a few years bis senior. While Oswald was waiting on a customer the boys got behind the counter and stole all the small change in the drawer.

Helmberner was caught but the other boy succeeded in making his escape with the booty. The captured lad was afterward released at tbe request of the grocer because of bis tender age. Creshelm Branch Train Service. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces that, commencing Sunday, July 80, passenger trains will be placed In service between Philadelphia and Trenton, via Ger-mantown Junction, Allen Lane, Crosheim Branch and Trenton cut-off, leaving Broad Street Station, Philadelphia, for Trenton dally at 8.22 A. M.

and 5.08 P. and leaving Trenton for Philadelphia dally at 8.45 A. M. and n.08 P. M.

Time tables can be procured on application to tlckeagents. Nearly Killed by a Train. While driving across tbe tracks of tbe Pennsylvania Railroad, near Masonvllle, Burlington county, N. yesterday afternoon, a freight train ran Into Mrs. Elizabeth Mathls' wagon and demolished it Mrs.

Matbls, who Is Hi) years old, had her skull fractured and the scnlp' nearly torn from her head. She wus removed to the Cooper Hospital, Camden, and Is dangerously injured. SI. 00 Excursion to the Seashore. Every day these popular excursions start from Market street wharf by special train of good coaches and running on a quick schedule.

One dollar buys a ticket to Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Anglesea, Avalon, Wlldwood or Holly Beach. These are great one-day outings. See time table lor hours of trains. Secretary Herbert at Bar Harbor. Bab Harbor, July Dolphin, with Secretary Herbert on board, arrived here this evening from Sorrento.

The Secretary and Miss Herbert, who accompanies him, lunched with Secretary Lamont at Sorrento to-day, He will remain here a few days, then sail to Bath to Inspect the shipping and be In Washington next Friday. Ills Head Cut Off. William Jones, a train band, living on Carpenter street tbls city, bad his head completely severed from his body late last night In the Pennsylvania Railroad's Camden yards while shitting a freight train. MOVEMENTS OP OCEAN STEAMERS. Sailed for Philadelphia Maine, from Swansea.

Sailed for Baltimore Venango, from Sunder lund. Arrived out from New York Normannla, at Hamburg Chemnitz, at Hamburg. Arrived at New York Oellert, lrom Hamburg Columbia, from Hamburg; Chicago City, from Bristol Sorrento. from Hamburg. Sailed for New York Nomadic, from Llv erpool Augusta Victoria, from Southampton; Taorniina, from Hamburg; Clrcassla, from Moullle Masonic, from Copenhagen.

Adriatic, New York for Liverpool, passed Klnsale; fufie, New York tor Liverpool, passed Fasfnet; Deruyter, New York for Ant. werp, passed the Lizard Beacon Light Philadelphia for Dover, passed Dunnet Head; La Hesbaye, Antwerp lor New York, passed the Lizard Mcrrlmac, Baltimore for London, passed the Lizard; Salerno, Baltimore for Antwerp, passed the Scllly Islands. YESTERDAY'S FIRE RECORD. Cartler's saw-mill and lumberyard, Lndtng-ton, Mich. Loss, 1125,000, Thirty-four buildings In tbe vlUageofKlfield, Wis.

Loss, little Insurance. The three-story brlclc building 61 Taylor street, Springfield, owned by the Springfield Steam Power Company, and occupied by the Crescent Manufacturing Com. uny and tha Springfield Brass Company, oss, (10,000..