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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
ATLANTIC BANK CREDITORS.


LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ovrn THE TRIBUNE's REVELATIONS YESTERDAY
MoRSING-MR NILES AND RECEIVER STRONG
RETIcENT.
The announcement made exclusively IN TIE
TRIBUNE Yesterday morning that Mr. Niles ana MS GERS
Mr. Conoyer had been discovered TO have received
sl25OOO Of the Atlantic Bank funds created great OK
element among the depostOrs; and when IL was
learned that the bank had remedy against thcii
unless IL could return the securities deposited WIN
Taintor and stolen by him. the hopes OF deposors Vi
recovering their money we're greatly lessened' IL was
reported that one of the largest depostor5 ana one Vi
the first declare that only cent for cent ana the I'M
prsonment OF the directors well as the cashier "ouu
satisfy him. had sold his claim against the DahS lor ono
the OF its value. Proof Of this could not however
be obtained; but It is generally believed that the
depOstOrs are selling their claims at heavy discount
list OF the depostors has been prepared, az an
nounced yesterday The Receiver, SIR. Strong, again
refused the press copy Of this interesting document
He does not believe II is the interest Of the bank 10
publish It, and therefore retains possession OF all copies
Of the document and refuses to allow an inspection Oh
the books Indeed refuses, for the present to ADMIT
any persons not connected with the bank officially OF
coming with information to give rather than to ask tbs
list of deposors and the TO their credit, which
the Receiver conceals with commendable zeal for the
bank is gwen below for the benefit OF depOsltors ana
the public generally. II may be relied upon as correct
in every particular. though not complete
LIST OF DEPosIToRs AND AMOUNTS DUE THEM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
CABLE COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED.


The statement relative to the consolidation
OF the Anglo American. the French Atlantic and the
New-York. Newfoundland and LOnGon Telegraph Com
panies has received official sanction. reporter OF THE
ern Union Telegraph Company, and obtained from him
an that the companies referred to had consc
dated and that one and perhaps two new cables would
be laid though this latter circumstance was not as has
been stated the result OF the consolidation There was
no use in bringing the cable 10 this city, Two cables
could be laid between yalenta and Hearts Content at
very slight cost cable laid by of Halifax
to New-York. Some time ago the cable companies gave
OF prospective reduction OF the rates to 10 cents
word. But OF the three cables then In use two gave
way and only OF the English cables Is OF ser
wee In consequence Of this fact the cable companies
been obliged, instead Of reducing their rates. to
double them making the charge 81 so per word. The
necessity guarding against the interruption Of cable
communication between this country aud Europe Is q
serious II such communication were TO be cut OF
the loss would be almost nestmaDle. Mr. orion stated
that the Western Union Telegraph Company not In
teresed IN the matter II owned stock in any the
cable companies.
The Kangaroo, which recently laid at Halifax aud
New.York the shore ends for the intended cable to this
city, picked up on Tuesday the shore end this city and
departed for Halifax. The cable loading in the
Great Eastern will DO used for the route between
yaenti and Hearts Content, and additional wires will
be furnished this the other sections of the
route. Tho cable will be finished about Junel J..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
THE BROOKLYN HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

The Appointing Board of the Health De-
partment, formed By recent act OF the Legislature Is
endoayorng to appoint two physicians who. with the
President Of the Police Board, constitute tho
Health Commission, and a sanitary Superintendent, bus
there is deadlock between them there have been no
selections. Tue Board held meeting, Yesterday after
nOon nat could not agree. AUDITOR chairman hohi.
mated d. j. l. COnkln Mayor RyweU va AZ taNOr or
DR. OttersOn, while Controller Schroeder preferred DE-
Crane As they could agree the Controller proposed
10 drop all the candidates AMI select new ones, Du no
Auditor would not consent He had promised To woe
for Drs Conkin ANA Hutchinson, aud being parry ndh
hc proposed TO carry cut his OruerS. Ihe pVdld Az
iOurned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02

The following statement Is merely certificate OF the
OF property hand, corrobOratye of the eng
neer's report:
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT
OF PROPERTY, DISTRICT COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, Apr. %, 1873
Hon. A. r. SHEPHERD, Y. r. b. 4. W. Washington, ID. q.
have the honor TO transmit herewith "A STATE
ment showing the amount OF property on hand at TINS
date, and It's value (s23S.jJD 49,
T.. b. TOWNSEND, Superintendent Property
These facts compiled the official records OF the
Board ought to be conclusive TO any mind honestly de-
sirous of citing at the truth. ALEX L. sHEPHEkD'
Washington April %, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
ANornEn SUSPECTED BANK SET RIGHT.

Among the stock jobbing rumors started by
INSCRIPTIONS persons a: the failure Of the Atlantic,
one to the effect that the Manufacturers ana
Merchants Bank. No. SCI Broadway, was
impaired. Following the example of the Con-
tinental the Manufacturers and Merchants have
caused the Clearing Committee to investigate ITS
Affairs Yesterday afternoon the Committee reported
the banks be s337395 IS, aud its liabilities
other than capital viz deposits to be $9O933O l2 thus
demonstrating its sovency. The report OF the chair
man of the Clearinghouse Committee will be found in
the financial columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
TWO TRAGEDIES.
A DOUBLE MURDER IN MAINE.


PORTLAND. May IA special dispatch to
The Advertiser from Pressure Isle Houlton to-day,
SAYS:
messenger has just arrived here from Mapleton who
reports that C. A. HAYDEN Deputy Sheriff Of Aroosto0k
County and Thomas Hubbard were murdered IN camp
about three miles that place last night by James
Collins. who entered the camp ana Killed them WIN an
AK and then set the camp fire. There were four men
I'M the camp two OF whom escaped and brought the re-
port The county is alive with parties seeking 10 arrest
the murderer Hayden leaves vile ana child HUI
bard unmarried.
BARBAEISM IN KENTUCKY.
ST. LOUIS, May 1.-Advices from Marshall
County Ky give an account OF a terrible tragedy com-
mitted in that county recently 1t appears that about
year ago James gherty married daughter OF Howell
Smith and that they lived unhappiy and finally separ-
ated On Sunday last Smith told DouPherty that he
could settle the difficulty between him and his VIE
Doug herty instantly shot the old man dead and He'd
subsequently, he captured aud was being taken
back TO Marshall County when a OF the murdered
smith, being of the capturing party fired on Dough-
erty, wonndng him in the hand and artn after when
lie dubbed and with the butt end OF III crusheu
DOugherty's head into jelly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
rRorTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.

Fleetwood Park was the scene of an exciting
race yesterday afternoon. in which six heats were
trotted The attendance much larger than on any
former day this The weather lovely, a
model day for turfmen, and tbs track was in excellent
condition. OF the two events announced only one took
place, the match between X j. Anderson's sorrel
golding State of Maine, and W. Loves bay mare Lady
Lowell. postponed. Tho sweepstakes for $3.50, mile
heats best In 10 wagon, contested by bav
Topy and Lady Anne, ana tho black gelding Winfield
Although the latter the first heat yet the succeed
lug trials taken by bis opponents oftneslx heats
trotted, three were won 10y Topsy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02

On account OF these GIG contracts, there have
been paid in cash and Auditors certificates 100000
ton of work begun AI,soi %
Contracts let since Dec 6, 1872, - IN numDer'
itor's certiacates r.'................ 4ss,275 80
REQUIRED 70 complete these "a cOntracfs... 10000
Percentage withheld account OF work.. 2oO,lW %
petion TO he .ss27s,5I9 95
he nsed in completing contracts begun a3s,50O 80
ton 10 be ssOiO2Jo sc
Estimated cost as above ...........sC,i9169 500 C5
Add "a contracts, let since Dec. 6,
1872, and cost OF completing the
same ......... 49,. 5s,275 80
- 7O1s.1s5 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02

Showing excess OF actual cost over oSt-
mated cost 10 be about lii per cent IN 49, 49,. -
creased. .tlVzt'o11 10
Il. OERTLY, Deputy Engineer
Approved Adolf Cluss, Engineer in charge q. Z. w.
The is from the Auditor and Account
ing Officer OF the Board and complete exhibit OF Its
entire transactions since its organization far as relates
to the accounts OF the Board.
AUDIToR's OFFICE, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, DC'}
WAsHNGToS, April &c. 1873.
The Hon. A. II. SHEPHERD. Wee President H. T. W.
SIR: submit herewith statement OF the TRANSACTIONS
Of this Office the organization OF the Board OF Pubc
Works TO April l. 1873: - -. 80
Total Of Auditors certificates issued @7062l 90
Amount Of Auditors certificates issued In pay
ment Of the GjJ contracts siO66Ot2 III T55433s %
1925 81 ''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
ATLANTIC WIRES.
PLISI Z. CHASE.

HaverJora college, Penn, April 80 1878.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02

Showing excess OF actual cost over est-
mated cost 10 be about IA. per cent IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
IDavlnr these assets as resonrees from TN.


In addition to this there will be dervaOe "A sum ex
cPedng $4,000 additional assessments upon the
ton of work to winch the following appropriations
pertain, VIZ:
Already appropriated by U. s. Government. .sol3 900
Balance Oi " Four Million Loan due FROM the
District Government. $4,000
BY the above named appropriations the United states
Government will pay vesiXhs OF the whole cost OF the
work to sand Appropriation relates Very respect
fully, CO. W. BEALl, Sup't Assets.
The next statement from the Engineer Of the Board
which shows when all work under contract shall have
been completed the cost will exceed the original es
mates but al per cent and considering that when We
entered upon the Improvements we had established
grade books surveys, or other trustworthy data this
rather remarkable showing. When In addition to these
difficulties it TO be remembered from the first
effort until now have been engaged In a continuous
contest OF OF injunction elections forced on US and
Congressional Investigations the result Is better than
any reasonable mind could have anticipated
BOARD OF PUBIC WORKS DISTRICT or CoLUMBn)
OFFICE OF CHEF OF ENGINEERS
WASHINGTON. ID. c. April 2G 1878 \
The Hon A. CLUss, Engineer ~ charge board Of Puolc
Works
SIR; The following statement comprises a complete
summary OF the Transaction, of the Board OF Public
WORKS OF the District OF Columbia from s gfniatiOn
10 April !, 1879
Estimated cost under Fix hundred aud nine
teen contracts OH, rs shown IN the Supple
mental Report made 10 the House OF Repro.
NbutdlNcz. D5g. D., GS
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

ADDRESS or THE COUNTY COMMITTEE.

To the Democratic Voters Of Clear
field county. ~
The Constitutional Convention call
ed to frame now Constitution for
the State of Pennsylvania, agreed be-
fore their adjournment, to submit the
same to o vote of .he people for adop-
lion or rejection, on the 10th day Of
December, A. ID. 1873.
Although in some respect, this Con-
stitution is not what we might desire,
vet in its general features, ,itisa decided
Improvement on the old one. Con-
tanning as it does many provisions cal
culated to promote the best interests
of the citizen, and striking death
blow to corrupt local legislation, and
intended to bring about system Of
fairness in our State and local cleo
tions, l would most earnestly urge
upon you the Importance of having a
full and free expression at the polls,or
this question so vital to the best inter
ests Of the Commonwealth.
have no doubt this new Constitu
ton will be adopted. tits no partisan
contest. 1t is entirely divested of al
political issues, and have no doub
the Chairman Of the Republican 90
Committee will issue similar address
to his people. l therefore ask our
committee men in the various town
ships to make it matter of spccia
interest to get out all the votes il
their districts. Let us show TO th,
people of the State, by our vote OF
this question, that we are earnestly il
favor OF genuine Constitutional reform
WIN. NJ. MCCULLOUGH,
Chairman Dem. Co. Com.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

CoMMENDABLE.-Iti is with pleasure
that we announce the fact that we are
to have reading room and circulating
library established in our midst. We
understand that the room now occu-
pied by j. M. Kratzer, as store room,
on Second street, has been secured
and will be fitted up for the purpose
indicated, as soon as Mr.. Kratzer can
get an opening in Sheriff Pies Opera
House. Nearly 5000 have been sub.
scribed by our citizens towards secur-
ing books, periodicals, newspapers,
rent, fuel, etc. A resort of this kind
is as necessary in our midst as church
or school house, and, ifproperly con-
Quoted, will call many idlers off the
street and materially reduce the num-
Der of patrons at the gaming table
Mr.. F. O'Leary Buck, has led off in
this matter and if it proves successful
he will be entitled TO much credit fol
introducing the subject.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26
RICHARD ROE, J.


The PARK AssocIATIoN.-Accord-
ing TO previous notice the stockhold-
ers Of this Association convened at the
Shaw House, on the evening OF the
22d, for the purpose of deyising some
means to cancel the liens and debts OF
the Association, which amount to
about $4,000. 1t bebooves every oiti-
zen who has spark of public spirit
within him to assist in liquidating the
claims held against the property OF
the Association, which consists OF
about 20 acres of land, together with
the improvements, worth at least sl2,-
oOO, which, in ten years, will be worth
double that sum. Besides, If the pres
ent beautiful tract OF land is allowed
10 fall into private hands, it will be
eonfscated, and, as o Park, will be
wiped out and sold off 10 small lots.
Then where will tho necessary plot OF
ground be obtained for o Park 7 The
business enterprise of this borough
will suffer heavy discount, IL II be
not liable to the charge Of folly, jf u
allows that beautiful plot Of ground
70 DO sold and cut up into building lots.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

The New CoNsTIrurIoN.-On our
second page will bo found an elaborate
review of this new fundamental chart,
by Ex.Gov- Bigler, and, if peruscd by
our readers, will give all an inside
view of its workings. The Philadel-
phia Age, in referring to our fellow
citizen, says: "Ex.Gov. Bigler was
one of tho most useful and industrious
members of the Constitutional Con.
vention. His Intimate acquaintance
with the affairs Of the State, his var.
led experience in public life as State
Senator, his cool, clear judgment, and
high character as an honest, faithful
intelligent public servant, all combine
to mako his views in relation to the
prepared draft Of new Constitution
of great valuo at this time. Those
views are set forth in detail in com
munication published in response to Q
request from Colonel Forney, Of tho
Press, which will be found in another
part of to.day's paper. They SHOULD
bo studied attontively by all who wish
to know what is in the draft, and why
it was placed there"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

Communicated.
CuRwENsvnLE, Nov. "A, 1873.
EDIToR REpuBLIcAN-Dear Sir: |
sec by the Times, Of last week, that
Mr.. Brainard (thore certainly is mis-.
take, the namc should have been Brain
less) made some original suggestions
in regard to tho improvement of our
town. l would add that the wisest
move Curwensville can mako ut the
present time would be to put man
In the editors chair--one who has at
least an average amount of common
sense. Place Brainless in tho school
whore they learn to spell, and lot him
plod on for years until he has reached
the highest grade in our school. When
no has finished the course, If he is apt
to learn, he will have discovered that
the true way to build up town is to
speak favorably of the facilities al
ready established, rather than make
detractive remarks about tho insttu,
tions Of the place. A CITIZEN.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

x.thodist Episco opal Church--Rov. A. d.
nv pastor.-Pubiic Service every Sabbath
siei A. NJ, and n PM,
sabbath School at a: NJ.
prsyer Meeting every Thursday, at n ?. M.
ro%munion Service, first Sabbath Of every
,Soth, at ipi a. NJ:
psh st' Andrews Church--Episcopal--Rcv,
o..Sor H,LL.-Public Service Sunday morning
va O'clock, and at p. M.--Sunday School at
~ M.-Praycr Meeting Wednesday evening
Al o'clock. ~
sabbath services morning and evening-sab-
IN school at p. M.-Praycr Meeting Wednes-
o. n Francis Church--Catholic--Rev. P
!. snERlD,S.--Mass at loi o'clock A. NJ, on the
,,cOnd and fourth Sundays Of each month.
Lutheran Church.-Rev. A. J. HARrsocK--
Preaching every Sabbath, morning and evening
sabbath School at . a. IN. Prayer meeting every
wednesday evening.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

In ERRoR.-The law requires tho
public schools to bc kept open at least
five months in the year. Many per-
sons, and even some school directors,
suppose that this is only necessary in
order to secure the State appropria-
tion, and that by forfsiting the appro-
priation the schools may be kept open
only four months. This is an error.
The law is peremptory. The school
board which neglects or refuses to as
sess the necessary amount Of tax to
keep the schools open for five months
is liable to be indicted for misde-
meanor and expelled from Office. This
feature Of the school law is not option.
al, but as imperative as any other
clause in the code. 1t is, therefore
folly to try to evade the plain letter
of the law upon that subject, unless
directors wish TO invoke the penalty
of the act in question, for the "fun OF
the thing
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

WILL BE PREsENT.-County Super
intendent Gregory informs us that
Hon. J. P. Wickersham, State Super.
intendent of Common Schools, will
deliver an address at the approaching
session of the teachers institute. This
will be a rare treat for the teachers
and directors Of Clearfeld county.
Mr.. Wickersham stands in the front
rank of educators, and is, no doubt,
moro competent to elucidate the ques-
tion of education than any citizen in
the State. 1t is. therefore, the duty
of all who take an interest in popular
education to make it convenient to be
present and hear what he has to say
upon this important subject.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

JUsTIcE's CERTIFICATE. - We fire.
quently notice that the certificates is
sued by Justices of the Peace in the
probating of o wolf, fox or wild cal
scalp are 30 informal that we deem il
proper to give publicity to the follow.
ing simple form, which will answer al
cases, although not selected from any
form book:
Clearfeld County az.
Personally appeared before me, the subscriber
Justice OF the Peace in and for said county
John Doe, who being sworn according to law
doth depose and say, that on or about the 18th Q
October last, he caught and killed full growr
wolf within the bounds Of said county, the scalI
Of which he has exhibited to me, aud being fullJ
satisfied that he Is entitled TO the bounty legally
due him thereon, l have issued this certificate.
JOHN DOE.
Sworn and subscribed before me this l6th day
Of November, A. D. 1873.
RICHARD ROE, J. P.
Nine-tenths of all the certificates
issued are not signed By the party kill
ing the animal This fact alone opens
tho door to all manner of fraud, were
the Justice 80 disposed, when he de
stroys tho scalp. Because, If so dis
posed, he could draw one or two o
those certificates every day, without
consulting or conspiring with any ono
The law designs that the party sworn
also sign the certificate with the JUS
tice. The points are {: Who killed the
animal? Wbeny Where? And has
he been properly qualified to those
faets2
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

MORE WEIGHTY MATTER.-A Rum
barger correspondent states that hefty
men and big squashes are not the on
ly large things that inhabit Brady
township. He AYERS that Mr.. Pentz
is outweighed by black bear which
Jackson Long killed last week, which
when dressed, weighed 4O2 pounds
We understand that Mr.. Hetrick also
caught bear, few days previously,
but it was one of the light weights
These animals seem to be more plenty
this fall than at any other period fol
many years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

ANOTHER RoBBERY.-A Kylertown
correspondent says: On the night Of
the l1th lust, while Mrs. Kcarns, Of
this place, was at the Morrisdale coal
mines, with tho body of her husband,
who had been killed on the 10th inst.
some person entered the house and
carried away about fifteen bushels Of
corn, from elk to eight bushels of po-
tatoes, and several bottles of wine.-
Would it not be well for the citizens
of Kylcrtown to look after such per-
sons and have them properly taken
care of before greater crimes are com.
mitted2
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

SCHOOL LAws.-State Superintend-
ent Wickersham has brought out a
new and revised edition Of the school
laws and decisions up to 1873. We
understand that our County Superin-
tendert, Mr.. John A. Gregory, is max.
ing arrangements to send at least
three or four copies to each board of
school directors in the county. The
revised edition is quite an improve
ment on the old, and includes all laws
up to and. including 1873. Any indi-
vidual by sending his name, post office
address and ten cents 10 the school
department, at Harrisburg, can re-
ceive copy Of the law by return mail.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-11-26

OvER.-The November term OF our
court is over. Three weeks is rather
o long siege, but If the judges and the
lawyers can stand it, we will try and
get along, too. Last week was spe-
cial court, and we had special judge
to hold it. Judge Rockafellow, of Sun
bury, presided, we believe, to the en-
tire satisfaction of tho bar and the
public. His name would better signi-
fy what is most needed in our courts
these times were it Hangcteiioc, occa-
sionaly.