6624. Merchants National Bank (Fort Scott, KS)

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Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
1927
Charter Number
1927
Start Date
January 31, 1878
Location
Fort Scott, Kansas (37.840, -94.708)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
40bfb704

Response Measures

Full suspension

Other: Receiver later declared dividends (bank placed in receivership and remained defunct).

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
60.0%
Date receivership started
1878-09-25
Date receivership terminated
1881-04-08
OCC cause of failure
Losses
Share of assets assessed as good
25.5%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
18.6%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
55.9%

Description

Contemporary articles (Feb 1878) report heavy bank failures and runs in Kansas City that precipitated runs and the suspension/closing of the Merchants' National Bank of Fort Scott (closed Jan 30/31, 1878). Later (Dec 1879) the bank is described as defunct with a receiver declaring additional dividends, confirming permanent closure and receivership.

Events (6)
1. January 20, 1872 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. January 31, 1878 Suspension
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Closed following banking panic in Kansas City and heavy withdrawals in the region; articles list the bank as having 'closed its doors' Jan 30/31, 1878 after regional failures and runs.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Merchants' National bank of Fort Scott, Kansas, closed its doors yesterday. / The Merchants' National Bank, of Fort Scott, Kansas, closed its doors January 30th.
Source
newspapers
3. February 2, 1878 Run
Cause
Local Banks
Cause Details
Panic/runs triggered by failures of the First National Bank of Kansas City (and Commercial National) spread to other Kansas banks, producing heavy withdrawals and pressure reaching Fort Scott.
Measures
None specifically described for the Fort Scott bank in the articles; other banks published reassuring cards but Fort Scott closed its doors.
Newspaper Excerpt
The failure of the First National Bank of Kansas City on the 29th ult. was followed by the failure of the Commercial National, and heavy runs on the other banks there, ... On the 2d the Merchants' National Bank at Fort Scott suspended
Source
newspapers
4. September 25, 1878 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. December 22, 1879 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The receiver of the defunct Merchants' National Bank of this place, has declared an additional dividend of thirty per cent., payable to creditors on and after the 1st of January next.The probabilities now are that the assets of the bank will pay nearly 100 cents on the dollar. (Dec 22, 1879 articles.) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ,
Source
newspapers
6. * Other
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (13)
1. February 2, 1878 The Cheyenne Daily Leader Cheyenne, WY
Article from The Cheyenne Daily Leader, February 2, 1878

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TELEGRAPHIC TICKS. Russian troops are continually arriving at Jassy. There is no change to note in price of Chicago whisky. There is a steady demand for wool in the Philadelphia market. The Citizens' bank of North Topeka, Kansas, has closed for repairs. There was a heavy run on the savings bank at Port Jervis, N. Y., yesterday. The Merchants' National bank of Fort Scott, Kansas, closed its doors yesterday. A fire at Napiersville, Quebec, on Friday, burned Landrie's steam mill; no insurance. Joseph Woods, for the murder of Stephen Woods, was hung at Malone, N. Y., yesterday. The cases of the Chicago whisky crooks will come up for" trial to-day before Judge Drummond. The Providence County savings bank, at Pawtucket, R. I., is enjoined from doing further business. The burning of ten wooden buildings at Glover's Corners, Mass., on Friday, caused a loss of $30,000. The wife of a Canadian laborer at St. Benoit has given birth to twins united like the Siamese twins. Hobart Pasha's fleet has arrived at Constantinople from Batoum, bringing a large part of the garrison. Bursiness was entirely suspended in Boston, Thursday, by a snow storm, which was the most severe in ten years. The brig Chattanooga went ashore, Thursday, off the coast of Maryland, and the captain, second mate and a seaman were drowned. A negro named Philip Watson, who murdered his wife with a hatchet, last September. at Covington, Ky., was hanged. Friday, in presence of 5,000 spectators. e The manufactory of T. M. Holmes, at Charlestown, Mass., was destroyed by fire on Friday; loss $230,000. Adjacent buildings were damaged to the extent of $20,000. Wm. Weiners, who shot and killed A. V. Laurence, a barkeeper in the Theatre Comique, St. Louis, over a year ago, was hung in the jail yard of that city Friday morning. The rear end of a freight train bound east on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad, was run into by a snow plow propelled by two engines, near Ashtabula, Ohio, Friday. Both engines and four cars were wrecked. Joseph Brant and Geo. Clemens were killed, and John Sutter, Tim Sullivan and a fireman named Jones, were badly injured.

2. February 2, 1878 Lyon County Times Yerington, Silver City, Dayton, NV
Article from Lyon County Times, February 2, 1878

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tion and Labor yesterday, after a free interchange of views on the general subject, unanimously agreed that it is advisable and desirable that Chinese immigration should be checked if not limited in some way. The House joint resolution extending the thanks of Congress to Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, was unanimously passed Thursday by the Senate. The treaty with Samoa has been ratified by the Senate. The Senate adjourned Thursday until Monday, with the understanding that the debate on the silver bill should then be closed. The steamship Metropolis, from Philadelphia to Pera, Brazil, was wrecked on the North Carolina coast Thursday. About 200 railroad laborers were on board. One hundred and sixty lives were lost. The Chicago Mining Exchange has been organized. The First National Bank of Kansas City, Missouri, has decided to discontinue business. Receiver Jewett of the Erie railroad has been arrested in New York on a charge of perjury in making false statements of the condition of the road. A messenger is in Washington in behalf of the Returning Board to present its affairs to Justice Bradley, who is over the Louisiana district. The Board members want an order transferring their cases to the United States Court. It is probable Justice Bradley will confer with his associates on the question. Thomas Lord, the aged bridegroom, has come out from his retirement and intends to contest the legal proceedings brought against him by his sons. Bank failures—Topeka (Kansas) Bank and Savings Institute; Kansas City (Missouri) Commercial National Bank; Fort Scott (Kansas) Merchants' National Bank. Three men were buried Thursday at Dubuque, Iowa, by the caving in of a shaft at the Coleman lead and coal mines. O'Leary completed half of his 400 mile walk at Cincinnati in two minutes less than the time allotted. No news had been received at Constantinople yesterday from the Peace Plenipotentiaries. Refugees from Roumelia continue to pour into Constantinople. Smallpox and typhus fever have broken out among them, and the Red Cross Society appeals to the charitable of the world for assistance. Notwithstanding the pending armistice, the Russians are pushing their advantages. They are massing troops in Roumelia, and the Turks are preparing to defend Constantinople. Ten thousand Russians are advanc, ing on Rodosto and Kenchen. It is announced in London that the Right Honorable Sir Michael Edward Hicks-Beach has accepted the Colonial Secretaryship. It is said the supplementary vote will be stoutly opposed in the House of Commons after the rejection of Foster's motion. The discussion will probably occupy two weeks. Two thousand cotton operatives are locked out at Manchester, refusing to submit to a reduction of 12 per cent. in their wages. A site has been chosen for Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames embankment, at the top of the Adelphi steps, between Charring Cross and Waterloo Bridge. Munitions of war are being shipped

3. February 6, 1878 Juniata Sentinel and Republican Mifflintown, PA
Article from Juniata Sentinel and Republican, February 6, 1878

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NEWS ITEMS. Sitting Bull is whetting his tomahawk. It is proposed to revive licensed gambling in New Orleans. The Merchants' National Bank, of Fort Scott, Kansas, closed its doors January 30th. In the south the people are now using one cent pieces and threes and fives very extensively. A Maryland peach grower has shipped twenty barrels of peach kernels to Dayton Ohio, to be used for "chemical purposes. A million and a half pounds of grapes were produced in New Jersey last fall of which two hundred thousand were converted into wine. The body of Mrs. Sarah Meservey was found murdered in her house at St. George, Me., on Tuesday. The object of the murder was money. About three hundred thousand forest and shade trees were planted in Los Angles, California, last year. Kansas farmers estimate corn at fifteen cents a bushel. It is cheaper fuel than coal or wood. A farmer near Cedar Falls, Iowa, has made this season four thousand gallons of sorghum, which he sold for sixty five cents a gallon. The Edenburg, Clarion county, race course has been sold to the sheriff for $1,685 Judge Yellott, Associate Judge of the Fourth Judicial district of Maryland, was acquitted of the charge of drunkenness while on the bench. Pittsburg's losses by the riots and fires aggregates $2,610,000. Mr. Agnew, the postmaster at Agnew's Mills, Clarion county, has been in office 45 years. At Newmarket, N. H., recently, John H. Robbison, on his death bed, confessed that he murdered a young man named Jewell in the town of Candia, N. H., some twenty years since. Friday morning the 11th inst. a little son of J. C. Kipp, of Millerstown, died of concussion of the brain, caused by falling from a chair. The winter of 1828, was S0 mild that there was no snow at all, and the first ice was gathered in March. The list of depositors in the late Huntzinger bank, Pottsville, as published in the Miner's Journal, measured fifteen feet in length- The number of depositors was 1,975: the largest deposit was $68,205,71; the smallest one cent, by J. A. Huntzinger himself, and the total amount over $1,000,000. The Farmers' National Bank of Pennsburg. not having strictly complied with the banking laws, has received notice from the Controller of Currency that unless it voluntarily goes into liquidation within sixty days, he will appoint a receiver to wind up its affairs. The Topeka Bank and Savings Institute of Topeka closed its doors January 3Ith. Deposits, about $140,000; notes, discount and stock, about $225,000; real estate, $65,000. It is a State n bank. The American committee or revise of the Bible has completed its work on the most important books-the Pentateuch, the Psalms, Isaiah, the Gospels. and the Acts of the Apostles. The work will not be completed for over a year.

4. February 7, 1878 The Milan Exchange Milan, TN
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WEST AND SOUTHWEST. The Secretary of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange warns cotton dealers and producers in the Southwest against certain parties who have mailed circulars from that city soliciting consignments of cotton, and using the name of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange. The names printed on the circulars are S. H. Bransen, President, Joseph Pollock, Vice-President, and D. H. Rupert, Secretary, none of whom are known to the business men of St. Louis. The trial of Gen. Anderson, of the late Louisiana Returning Board, was begun at New Orleans on the 29th The jury is composed of 10 white and two colored men. Up to that date Wells had not put in his appearance. Rumsier, one of the proprietors of a saloon and boarding-house in Bloomington, Ill., which was burned on the morning of the 30th, lost his life in the burning building. Tommy Howard, the bar-tender, barely saved his life by jumping from an upper window, after his right arm and side had been burned almost to a crisp. The First National Bank of Kansas City, Mo., H. M. Holden, President, suspended on the 30th, caused, as alleged, by the withdrawal of over $350,000 in deposits within a few days previous. The officers, in as published card to the public, say that all depositors may rest assured of being paid in full in due time. The Commercial National Bank followed in the wake of the First National and also closed its doors, attributing its inability to pay to a similar cause. The latter was only a small concern. Two masked men robbed the stage between Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas, on the 29th. Five passengers handed over $400 in cash, three gold watches, and other valuables. The Topeka Bank and Savings Institute, of Topeka, Kansas, a State bank, closed its doors on the 31st; also, the Merchants' National Bank of Fort Scott, Kansas. William Wieners was hanged in St. Louis on the 1st, for the murder of rence, a barkeeper at the Theater Comique in that city, in January, 1877. Before he was swung off he made a short speech, saying: 'My Friends-I have to bid you ,good-bye. I committeda rash act, but not a cold-blooded one, as God is my witness: but it has at last led me to the scaffold. I hope that all men will take [warning by my fate and let bad whiskyalone Thopethat Ishall be the last one that perishes on this scaffold. Goodbye." Philip Watson, colored, who murdered his wife with a hatchet, last September, was

5. February 8, 1878 Perrysburg Journal Perrysburg, OH
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WEST AND SOUTH. Replying to a telegraphic inquiry by W. E. Chandler, on the 29th, Maj. E. A. Burke, of New Orleans, disclaims all knowledge of corrupt or disreputable bargains on the part of Mr. Hayes or Southern Congressmen last winter, or that the Southern men did anything to prejudice Tilden's chances in the electoral count. He says that whatever assurances were given or derived were openly submitted to the Nicholls Legislature, and, having been voted and acted upon by eighty-five members, the subject could not be regarded as secret. Maj. Walsh, the commandant of Fort Walsh, Canada, near which Sitting Bull is camped, denies all reports that Sitting Bull has crossed the line. The First National and Commercial National Banks of Kansas City, Mo., suspended on the 30th ult. The Topeka (Kan.) Bank and Savings Institute has suspended. The Merchants' National Bank, of Fort Scott, Kan., closed its doors on the 31st ult. William Weiners was hanged on the 1st at St. Louis for the murder of A. V. Lawrence. On the scaffold he acknowledged his guilt and forgave everybody. Philip Watson (colored), a wife murderer was hanged at Covington, Ky., on the 1st. Previous to his execution he admitted his guilt and expressed repentance.

6. February 8, 1878 The Emporia News Emporia, KS
Article from The Emporia News, February 8, 1878

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The failure of the First National Bank of Kansas City on the 29th ult. was followed by the failure of the Commercial National, and heavy runs on the other banks there, but the rest stood the presure. The First National has liabilities to the amount of about $650,000, and the Commercial of about $125,000. February 1st the excitement reached Topeka, causing the suspension there of the Topeka Savings Bank, with liabilities of $140,000, and the Citizens' Bank of North Topeka, with liabilities of $26,000. Both promise to resume again. On the 2d the Merchants' National Bank at Fort Scott suspended, with liabilities of about $150,000. Since the above was put in type the Topska Savings Bank, under an arrangement with its depositors, has resumed business.

7. February 9, 1878 American Citizen Canton, MS
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LATE NEWS ITEMS. There is no truth in the report that Sitting-Bull has crossed over into United States territory. He is peacefully encamped with all his people, near Cypress Mountain Canada, and shows no disposition to go upon the war-path at present. J. & G. Ritterhausen, of Hamburg, Germany, cotton importers, recently failed in business, and both members of the firm committed suicide. At Carpentersville, Putnam County, Ind., during services in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening, Jan. 27, a man named Harris created a disturbance, and refusing to desist at the request of the minister, the Rev. Mr. Mason, from Bainbridge, he was forcibly ejected by the latter. Harris lay in wait at the church door, and when Mr. Mason came out he struck him down with a club and then stabbed him with a large knife, killing him almost instantly. Harris was arrested, and is now in the Greencastle Jail. The First National Bank of Kansas City, Mo., H. M. Holden, President, suspended on the 30th, caused, as alleged, by the withdrawal of over $350,000 in deposits within a few days previous. The officers, in a published card to the public, say that all depositors may rest assured of being paid in full in due time. The Commercial National Bank followed in the wake of the First National and closed its doors, attributing its inability to pay to a similar cause. The latter was only a small concern. The Secretary of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange warns cotton dealers and producers in the Southwest against certain parties who have mailed circulars from that city soliciting consignments of cotton, and using the name of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange. The names printed on the circular are S. H. Bransen, President, Joseph Pollock, Vice-President, and D. H. Rupert, Secretary, none of whom are known to the business men of St. Louis. A surplus of $80,000 of the Brandon, Vt., National Bank has been wiped out and its capital of $200,000 impaired 10 per cent. by the action of the late cashier, D. C. Bascom, in letting J.C. Batchelder have about $100,000, part on raised notes. Bascom has left town. Rumsier, one of the proprietors of a saloon and boarding-house in Bloomington, III., which was burned on the morning of the 30th, lost his life in the burning building. Tommy Howard, the bar-tender, barely saved his life by jumping from an upper window, after his right arm and side had been burned almost to a crisp. Two masked men robbed the stage between Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas, on the 29th. Five passengers handed over three gold watches, $400 in cash, and other valuables. The Topeka Bank and Savings Institute, of Topeka, Kansas, a State bank, closed its doors on the 31st; also, the Merchants' National Bank of Fort Scott, Kansas. William Wieners was hanged at St. Louis on the 1st, for the murder of A. V. Lawrence, a barkeeper at the Theatre Comique in that city, in January, 1877. Before he was swung off he made a short speech, saying: " My Friends-I have to bid you all good-bye. committed a rash act, but not a cold-blooded one, as God is my witness; but it has at last led me to the scaffold. I hope that all men will take warning by my fate and let bad whisky alone. I hope that I shall be the last one that perishes on this scaffold. I am very glad-good-bye." Philip Watson, colored, who mur-

8. February 9, 1878 The Donaldsonville Chief Donaldsonville, Gonzales, LA
Article from The Donaldsonville Chief, February 9, 1878

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Domestic. Henkley lomotive works, Boston, suspended. Mexican minister Foster is at Washington. Florida's third annua State fair opens on the 12th. Ben F. Wade has been dangerously ill, but is recovering. First National Bank of Kansas City, has discontinued business. Bascom, cashier of the Brandon, Vt., National Bank, is a defaulter for a heavy amount. Dr. Landsord P. Yaudel, celebrated as physician, editor and author, died at Louisville. Merchants' National Bank, Fort Scott, and Topeka Bank, Kansas, closed their doors. P. S. Roubion was run over and fatally injured by a hook and ladder truck, at New Orleans. A heavy gale at Long Branch damaged the summer cottage district to the extent of $250,000. Ex Senator Harry Genet, one of the Tweed ring fugitives, surreudered and gave bail in $25,000. Philip Watson, colored, who murdered his wife with a hatchet, was hanged st Covington, Ky. Schooner Ella Haynes sunk at Plena Island, in Long Island Sound, and all on board were drowned. The nomination of Gen. Geo. Baldey for Receiver of Public Moneys at New Orleans has been confirmed. Capt. Eads, of jetty fame, has been appointed au honorary commissioner to the Paris exhibition from Missouri. Frank Leslie, the New York publisher, was arrested at Philadelphia charged with libel. He gave $2500 bail. Mrs. Mary Smith, who keeps a saloon in New Orleans, endeavored to commit suicide and shot herself severely. A grand requiem mass in commentoration of the late King of Italy was celebrated in the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans. Moonshiners have' successfully resisted revenue officers in Winston county, Ala. Reinforcements have been sent for.

9. February 16, 1878 San Marcos Free Press San Marcos, TX
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LATE NEWS ITEMS. J. & G. Ritterhausen, of Hamburg, Germany, cotton importers, recently failed in business, and both members of the firm committed suicide. At Carpentersville, Putnam County, Ind., during services in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday evening, Jan. 27, a man named Harris created a disturbance, and refusing to desist at the request of the minister, the Rev. Mr. Mason, from Bainbridge, he was forcibly ejected by the latter. Harris lay in wait at the church door, and when Mr. Mason came out he struck him down with a club and then stabbed him with a large knife, killing him almost instantly. Harris was arrested, and is now in the Greencastle Jail. The First National Bank of Kansas City, Mo., H. M. Holden, President, suspended on the 30th, caused, as alleged, by the withdrawal of over $350,000 in deposits within a few days previous. The officers, in a published card to the public, say that all depositors may rest assured of being paid in full in due time. The Commercial National Bank followed in the wake of the First National and closed its doors, attributing its inability to pay to a similar cause. The latter was only a small concern. The Secretary of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange warns cotton dealers and producers in the Southwest against certain parties who have mailed circulars from that city soliciting consignments of cotton, and using the name of the St. Louis Cotton Exchange. The names printed on the circular are S. H. Bransen, President, Joseph Pollock, Vice-President, and D. H. Rupert, Secretary, none of whom are known to the business men of St. Louis. A surplus of $80,000 of the Brandon, Vt., National Bank has been wiped out and its capital of $200,000 impaired 10 per cent. by the action of the late cashier, D. C. Bascom, in letting J. C. Batchelder have about $100,000, part on raised notes. Bascom has left town. Rumsier, one of the proprietors of a saloon and boarding-house in Bloomington, Ill., which was burned on the morning of the 30th, lost his life in the burning building. Tommy Howard, the bar-tender, barely saved his life by jumping from an upper window, after his right arm and side had been burned almost to a crisp. Two masked men robbed the stage between Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas, on the29th. Five passengers handed over three gold watches, $400 in cash, and other valuables. The Topeka Bank and Savings Institute, of Topeka, Kansas, a State bank, closed its doors on the 31st; also, the Merchants' National Bank of Fort Scott, Kansas. William Wieners was hanged at St. Louis on the 1st, for the murder of A. v. Lawrence, a barkeeper at the Theatre Comique in that city, in January, 1877. Before he was swung off he made a short speech, saying: " My Friends-I have I to bid you all good-bye. committed a rash act, but not a cold-blooded one, as God is my witness; but it has at last led me to the scaffold. I hope that all men will take warning by my fate and let bad whisky alone. I hope that I shall be the last one that perishes on this scaffold. I am very glad-good-bye." Philip Watson, colored, who murdered his wife with a hatchet, last September, was hanged at Covington, Ky., on the 1st, in the presence of 5,000 spectators. Previous to the execution he made an acknowledgment of the crime and expressed repentance. Joseph Woods was hanged at Malone,

10. December 25, 1879 The Leavenworth Weekly Times Leavenworth, KS
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Am Exceptional Case. FORT Scorr, Kan., Dec. 22 -The receiver of the defunct Merchants' National Bank of this place, has declared an additional dividend of thirty per cent., payable to creditors on and after the 1st of January next. The probabilities now are that the assets of the bank will pay nearly 100 cents on the dollar.

11. December 26, 1879 The Emporia News Emporia, KS
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FORT SCOTT, Dec. 22.-The receiver of the defunct Merchants' National bank, of this place, has declared an additional dividend of thirty per cent., payable to the creditors on or after the first day of January next. The probabilites now are that the assets of the bank will pay nearly one hundred cents on the dollar.

12. December 26, 1879 The Emporia News Emporia, KS
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New Railroad. ATCHISON, Dec. 22.-Two of the exten sion lines of the Central Branch Union Pacific railroad, now under control of Jay Gould, have just been consolidated under the name of the Atchison, Colora. do & Pacific railroad, and at the meeting of the new directors, held at Beloit, Mitchell county, Kansas, on December 19th, R. M. Pomeroy, of Boston, was elected president: Eflingham H. Nichols, of New York, vice president A G Bar ner of New York, treasurer, and Thos J. White, of Atchison, secretary. This road runs through some of the richest lands on the continent, which 18 being fast settled up and put under cultivation The westward. main line will be rapidly pushed Additional Dividends. FORT Scott. Dec. 22. The receiver the defunct Merchants' National bank, of of this place, has declared an additional dividend of thirty per cent. payable to the creditors on or after the first day of January next. The probabilites now are that the assets of the bank will pay near ly one hundred cents on the dollar. Fire PITTSBURG, Dec. 23.-Yesterday after. noon at Franklin, Pa., an explosion of gas at the Eclipse Lubricating Oil Works caused the destruction by fire of six tanks, and five or six hundred barrels of oil. E. Smith, one of the employes, $10,000. was badly burned Loss, $6,000 to MILWAUKEE, Dec. 23 -A fire late last night in the high school building caused a damage to the building of about $2,5000 to the library and specimens. Prof. Peckham, the same amount The latter has $800 insurance in the Conti nental Prof. Peckham was engaged in the laborotory making some experiments and left the room for a few moments, and on his return he found the room in flames. A general alarm was sounded, saved and after hard work the building was About 12 30 this morning a fire broke out in Fest's Chestnut street brewery The fire started in the new building used as a malt house It appears that the fire in the high school was not en tirely out, and after the engines had left for the fire at the brewery the flames again broke out, and the probabilities are that the building. which is the finest in the was entirely destroyed. MILW AUKEE, Dec. 22 The house, ice house, office, barn and eleva malt tor, containing a large amount of grain, are in ashes There more hopes now of saving the main building. The loss estimated at over $200,000 The insur ance will nearly cover the loss. The malt house and office, together with the books, was entirely destroyed. Loss, $50,000 to $75,000 Maine Polities. BANGOR, Maine, Dec. 23.-The ecutive committee, appointed by the CX in. dignation meeting held in this city last evening has issued an address urging all good citizens of every city, town and hamlet in the state to unite with them in taking measures for concerted action to prevent the consummation of the outrage perpetrated upon the rights and liber ties of the people and the honor and fair name of the state of Maine. Great evils, says the address, demand prompt remedies, and for this, the greatest wrong ever committed under a free government we believe that among the people of Maine there are clean hands to discover and and strong arms to supply the means to render it of no avail. For this purpose we ask your advice, assist ance and co-operation, and that by honesty, intelligence and patriotism our people may become a living force to carry out their will GARDINER, Me., Dec 23.-About two hundred citizens held an indignation meeting this evening. The resolutions denounce the action of the governor and council, and call upon the representa. tives elect to present themselves at the proper time to perform their duties, promising them full protection and safe guard, and warning all persons were not elected to count the cost before at tempting to constitute themselves sena. tors or-representatives Indian News Los PINOS AGENCY, Dec 21, via LAKE CITY, Dec 22 Duray informs the com mission that the Indians have accepted his ultimatum. General Hatch is ready to leave with the prisoners, but is compelled to await the arrival of Sowerick, who is on his way from Grand river to accompany the chiefs to Washington as the Utes. representative of the White river Jack was also selected by Ouray to represent that tribe but his heart failed him, arrest and he declined the trip, fearing The change in Jack is attributed by Ouray to be the Mormon influence Jack has decided to quit the reservation and join Setting Bull. He informed Ouray that he was man with carbine to fight. proposed and plenty of amunition, and that he General Hatch will probably leave on the 25th inst. The Indian prisoners will be under a mililary guard, detailed from Fort Garland. Striking Pork Packers, CHICAGO, Dec. 22.-The eight thous. and striking workmen at the stock yards have largely resumed operations, the packers having acceeded to their de mand that no man outside of the union should be employed. The only firms which still stand out are Armour & Co., Fowler Bros., Cudophy & Chapin, and the Anglo-Americ Packing Co. P.D. Armour said to-day that his firm would stand out till doomsday rather than allow their employes to dietate terms There has been no trouble whatever at the stock yards. Coin Counterfelters Captured CHICAGO, Dec. 22-The police to-day made a raid on No. 202 Washington street, where a number of crooks had been seen, and captured a gang of coun terfeiters headed by one Webster, and a complete set of counterfeiters plates, dies and tools, together with $1,000 coin money. The police are very reticent re. garding the particulars, and although the capture was effected early this morn. ing, only these facts are known to-night. Indicted. NEW ORLEANS, Dec, 23.-The grand jury to-day indicted three directors of the suspended Louisiana savings bank and safe deposit company, Edward Connery, James Jackson and Frederick Wing, for wrongfully and felonously concealing facts within their knowledge, relative to the condition of the bank, with the 111. tention of deceiving the public, and sub mitting to the state treasuer for official publication, fraudulent report of the condition of the bank. Lacks Confirmation CITY OF MEXICO, Dec 23. The report of Mazatlan being captured by the revo. lutionists and American filibusters lacks confirmation. Thenational revenues are increasing and the government being financially easy Congress will leave the further discussion of the law authorizing the issue of $20,000,000 paper currency until next session. The bankers and strongly oppose the con templated issue of currency. The Holidays. WASHINFTON, Dec. 23 All depart. ments will be closed on Christmas and New Years. On the days intervening the treasury department will be open be tween 11 and o'clock: the other departments from to 12. At the navy de partment half the clerical force will be absent every other day. All the depart ments morrow. will be closed at 12 o'clock to. Guilty of Forgery. BOSTON, Dec. 23.-James F. Edmonds, heretofore highly respected citizen of Newton, plead guilty to an indictment charging him with forging the names of Lord and Fernold, former partners in business, to notes representing up. wards of $50,000, and has been tentiary. to five years and six months in the peni Another Battle. PANAMA, Dec. an at Taropaca between 2,500 Chilians engagement and 5,000 Peruvians, under Buendia, the former were forced to retire, after losing one thousand men killed, seven cannon. and three mitraileuse The Peruvian loss was six hundred General Montero has taken the place

13. January 2, 1880 The Iola Register Iola, KS
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KANSAS STATE NEWS. THERE having been made no provision by the General Government to have separate copies of the National Census of each State, which will be taken next year, deposited with the respective Secretaries of the severa] States, as has been done heretofore, a letter has been addressed to each of our Kansas Representatives in Washington, by the Secretary of our Agricultural Department, looking to the securing of such an object. THE Governor has issued commissions as follows: Notaries Public-J. S. Lawrence, Osborne County; S.P. Connell, Anderson County; John A. Beeler, Jewell County; Geo. D. Stinebaugh, Franklin County. Census Taker for Ness County, for the purpose of organization, John F. Bowder. S. H. CLARK has been appointed General Manager of the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. The appointment has not been made public, but it reached the Atchison Champion .SO authentically that there can be no doubt of its truth. It will be some days before he assumes control of the line. A CIRCULAR has been issued by MajorGeneral Willis Brown, suggesting that a convention of the officers of the K. S. M. meet on some day in the near future for the purpose of devising a plan for the building up of the State Militia, and of increasing its efficiency, by the formation of a State Militia Association THE Receiver of the defunct Merchants' National Bank of Fort Scott has declared an additional dividend of 30 per cent. payable to the creditors on and after the 1st of JanAren AT Topeka, the 19th, J. M. West was frightfully gored by a bull. Great wounds were made in the abdominal region, and his spine was terribly bruised, producing paralysis of the lower extremities. Three ribs were broken, and other injuries inflicted, which will cause death. THE Buell Woolen Mills at Blue Rapids took fire at So'clock the morningoft and were totally destroyed. The fire originated in the upper story of the building-a fine stone structure supplied with the latest and best machinery. The wool and manufactured goods were stored in another building which was not injured. Jas. Warning, foreman of the mill, was badly injured by a fall from a ladder. The loss is a very serious one to the community. STEPHEN C. WOOLSEY of Sherman Township, Leavenworth County, fell dead the other day while burning a brush-heap. WIRT W. WALTON has been appointed First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the First Regiment K. v. M., Col. Bradley commanding. THERE were filed in the office of the Secretary of State, on the 22d, articles of consolidation by and between the Waterville and Washington Railway Company, the Republican Valley Railway Company, the Atchison, Republican Valley and Pacific Railway Company, the Atchison, Solomon Valley and Denver Railway Company, forming a consolidated company to be known as the Atchison, Colorado and Pacific Railroad Company. Principal office at Concordia, KansasTHE following changes were made in postoffices in this State during the week ending December 20, 1879: Established-Burdenville, Cowley County, E. A. Henthorn, Postmaster. Discontinued-New Canton, Cowley County. Postmasters Appointed-Alexander, Rush County, Robert Stephens; Arthur, Ness, Adam Ditman; Baltimore, Cowley, Wm. H. Gillard; Carmi, Pratt, Mrs. Frances E. Benton; Excelsior, Mitchell, Robert Gaston: Matfield Green, Chase, G. W. Bocock; Mulberry, Saline, Watters Chilson; Murdock, Butler, J. W. Tucker; Naomi, Mitchell, Samuel Ernst; Neuchatel, Nemaha, Chas. Ami Bonjour; Oak Ridge, Elk, Samuel J. Cox: Ward, Wilson, Wm Sharpe. DORY Fox, at one time a member of the notorious Jesse James gang, was recently arrested in Sumner County, Kansas, and is now in jail in Kansas City, He is under indictment for assisting in the murder of J. W. Whichers, one of Pinkerton's detectives, near Independence, Mo., on the 10th of March, 1874, and also for engaging in the robbery of a bank at Independence, during the latter part of the year of 1876. Fox was with Quantrell during the War. An old comrade, who states that Fox told the whole story of his participation in the murder and bank robbery, will be the chief witness against him. JOHN BELL, a wealthy resident of Leavenworth County, was taken to Topeka on the 23d and placed in the Insane Asylum. He has become insane on the subject of Nationa] politics and labors under the belief that he is to be the head of a new Republic, which isto be formed. One phase of his lunacy is that unless all persons vote for him, they will be struck by lightning. COAL has been discovered in the southwest part of Mitchell County, and the first load was sold in Beloit, and was pronounced of excellent quality. M 'V JO uos e o.Su safe MEM V Berry of Jewell City accidentally shot himself with a revolver, but not fatally. MR. JOE PHINNEY, Cashier of Warden's Bank, in Frankfort, was seriously burned