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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
THEIRS ESTATE.

New Orleans. Aug. 90. 1871.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
Levees Cavitsg.
IBatop Rouge Advocate,

The levees on the west bank Of the
river have commenced caving. Opposite
this city, above the ferry landing, 9 long
veloping, and between Brusle and
pladuemine two pieces Of levee. have
gone into the river. The late heavy
rains and present low stage OF water will
induce caving In many levees hitherto
deemed secure, and our State officials
should arouse themselves to meet the
nxfpenpv
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27

storm that is left standing. We esti-
mate one-third OF the crop has. been de-
stroyed, others OF wider experience say
of1r half
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-27
A NueteerIc Display.
INfnraha,laa Clarion,

last Friday night, about half.past 8
O'clock, a bright light, as q ball Of FIRE.
was seen passing through the air, fol
lowed by an explosion, or roaring sound
rs OF thunder. The following day, tSat.
,trdayl about o'clock in the evening,
neither meteor. for such we suppose
hem TO be, was observed passing In its
lerial flight. but this was accompanied
I. u np aptfpI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
WAKE UP THE CROTON WATER
PEOPLE.

To THE EDITOR TIE HERALD:-
The residents up town are suffering serious incon-
venonce IRON the iusunclency Of the water supply.
In my house scarcely got any Aow at all ON
the second story, while at times bascin ept
the supply Is weak. My ncighDors similarly in
convcnienced. Why Is this? We nave not now had a
long drought, which tho excuse short time ago
when seemed threatened with water famine. The
Commissioner OF Public Works has told US that the
supply sufficient. There must, therefore, be gross
neglect or iau.t somewhere Arc we incOnvc nicnced
because the water down town Is suffered
and cxrvagantIy used. This may be the
! have heard that contract Is held by man named
Caldwell, who pays the city 500 900 year. and Is al
lowed 10 supply all the docks ana shipping with water
collecting tho pay from The consumer and making
enormous profit have heard that n whole army OF
politicians Is fastened on TO this contract, including
Senator jacobs, brother OF cxSpeaker Hustled.
Commissioner and present Coroncr-''Dick" Flana-
gan. ! have heard that tho contractor takes lump
from steamship companies and Others Tor years
water and allows them TO uso whatever aU eunt they
please ami waste as profnscy as they may Ia
lbis why We are lett without water up TOWN. Will
Commissioner Campbell please Inform
AN UPrOWNER?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
PICTURE SALE.

The sale Of foreign and American pictures Mt
Schencks Art Gallery was concluded yesterday before
large audience OF picture buyers Tho bidding was
lively and tho prices fetched unusually good
The most important were as follows Tho Shepherd,
c. Van Leemputten, sos; The Roman Girl ut the
We'll, Eugene Weeks, $S5; Interior OF u Stable Franz
10 Brc *sS; On the Mohawk. A. Slower. $50; Lovo
Nc Love Nc Not, Giuseppe Benza, $780, Fishing
Boats In the English Channel, H. Musin, $197; Tho
Proposal, Albert Dllens, Sill 90; Trenton Fails,
David johnson, S225; Tho Old Hunter, Michael Ar
noux, 1882 so; Vermont Sheep A. d. Shattuck $40;
The Halt Near Naples, Henry sheltdonu sI4O, Pcnob.
scot Bay. William F. De Haas, $l6s; The Mountebank's
Rehearsal q l.cmare, Sl75 The Lace Worker, Eugene
Weeks. $40; Tho OLD Homestead, A. Y. TAFT $50; La
File du Regiment Ed. EroII. $500; On the bouquet
RIVER, Arthur Parton, $500; The Discovery. Pho Rlcci
$40; Market Boat or tho Schedt, A. 4. Bellows,
$3.50; MONDAY Lunch Professor Schaus, 1905; on
Robins Reef, Ed Moran, 500; The Country PSdler,
j. j. NJ Damschroeder. S273; FL PoIcl, Garc3p y,
Mencia, 5000; Spring Time, william Hart s455 Con-
temptation, George II. Story, S4o6 Eagle Gin, White
Mountains, j. +. Cropsey, 500; Tho Opportuno
Moment, Giuseppe Benza, s210; Vegetable Market,
Koserse, $3.50; What Shall sayy Pho Rect 500
Sheep ut Rest Franz 10 Bret, 1881; The Tired Hunter
Ernest David, s245; The Studio or lean Van Eycke
William Lining, $206 Pompcian Interior, A. Cassioli
$l95; The Roman Mother, Eugene Pratt, $3.50; Pom
pcan Family, T.. Surri. $40; Winter In Belgium,
J. J. c. Spohcr, $40; The Young Shopherdcss, Van
HORDE and Van Scverdonck, $205.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
REORGANIZING A RAILROAD.

PLAN TO PLACE THE PORT HURON AND LAKE
MICHIGAN RAILROAD ON NEW BASIS.
The committee appointed at a meeting OF tho Port
Huron aud Lake Michigan Railroad to present plan
Tor the purchase and reorganization Of the road con-
sisted Of the foilowing:--w. c. Bcardslcy, Of
Auburn, N. y; Charles W. Hasscr, Of New
York, and G. s. Titus and A. II. fireman,
Of Albany, N. y. The committee have just
issrrd circular containing their plan. and ask the
Londhodcrs' views concerning IT, They desire TO
hasten the foreclosure business TO make effort TO
onforcc the lien oil the mortgage the whole limo OF
the road; make claims to tue lands donated by tho
state OF Michgan TO remove the present receiver
appoint ono who has interest sdYcrso TO
the bondholdcrs, and to examine the receivers
accounts and form new company. Thoy
also recommend tho issuing sccuri-
ties 81 600 900 lrst mortgage seven per cent bonds
and 100000 IL stock Each present 81 900 first mort.
gage bopdhodcr to receive 81 900 now first mortgage
$500 In stock. That part OF the $500 900 first
mortgage bonds not required 10 carry out this plan
and any Of the new bonds and stocks not exchanged
for tho issue out 10 be- rca ned IN the company Is
treasury Interest on the new bonds 10 commence 81 K
months from the time tho hcw company takes pos.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
kUMPF'S IRREGULARITIES.

Nothing was learned yesterday IN Newark touching
the whereabouts OF Frederick J. d. Rumpf, tho de.
fautine and runaway broker aud private banker,
though there has accumulated great deal OF inorma.
ton as TO his nllcsoi rasca,y Last evening about
ono hundred persons whom no has, az they declare,
nccccd OF various amounts OF money. ranging
from sI2 to 1000 met at the Academy OF Music and
made statement OF their losses Henry Bcndcr. who
IS out to tho tune OF $4,000 preside and
Joseph Rocdcr acted secretary. Tho meeting after
an Indignant but dcsultory expression Of their feelings
appointed Frederick Rcinbolds and Francis Goekcn
us receivers aud Carl Leuz counsel
Sheriff Harrison has not, reported seized Rurnp's
property, there beng nothing really Which could DO
turned to any profit tho real estate being Diorteaacd
to its full value. Most OF tho persons aeoccd arc OF
the poorer clasx
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24

ANOTHER ROAD IN TROUBLE.

The Peoria and Rock Island Railroad being up for
saio under foreclosure decree Of the bond
holders met yesterday morning for the purpose OF TAX
ing steps to protect their interests. Mr. Charles !.
Frost, at whose Office tho conference held. said
that the bondholicrs had not been protected by the
committee appointed at former meeting and that tho
road about TO be sold without their having an OPP
portun!ty TO Jon IN the purchase circular
read aud also q Geographic despatch from
Bondh elders Committed which assured those present
that tho bondholdcrs VINO had placed their interests
in tho hands OF Mr.. Champion or Mr.. Charles W.
Hassler, OF New York, would be fully protected. Mr.
q, rus W. Field said, us bondholder, that he was
satisfied with the arrangements that bad been made,
and necessity Tor the prcscnt 10 act Votes OF
thanks being rendered TO Mcssrs. Hasscr and Frost
the meeting adjourned,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
A RAILROAD TICKET SUIT.

Asuit has been commenced by Alderman Edward 8.
Smith, OF Jcrsey CITY, against the Eric Railway Com.
pany, damages being ald at $4,000 Mr. Smith vent,
with his family, last Sunday week, to attend the FL.
neral OF trend AT Monroe and purchased excursion
tickets lie returned the following Tuesday,
but tho conductor would not receive tho tick
cts. and Mr.. Smith was put OF at Greenwood
Station. He fortunately met friend, who gave him
for tho night In order to test the he gave
n ticket dated February III 10 Young man to go
Newark, accompanied by witness Tho ticket
accepted without digestion. The papers were served
at the 0cc OF The company yesterday. According to
u recent decision OF the United States Supreme Court
railroad company refuse to accept ticket ire.
spoctivc OF date, which has been paid Tor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
DEATH OF PETER DEGNAN.

Between i've and six O'Clock last evening Peer
Dcgnan, the returned Californian who tried TO muir
der his stcp-sisIcr Mary Matthews, because she re-.
fused to marry him, died at ST. Michacl's Hospital,
Newark During the day, for the first since he shot
II niscif, he became unconscious aud died IN that
condition. In view OF tho fact that a por.
ton of his skull was blown away, leaving
an oricc through which the brains CONTINUALLY kept
prolrudng the greatest surprise Is expressed that
lived long. pOst-nortcm examination Will be held
to-day by County Physician Ward. Mary Matthews ~
not as well as she was Immediately after tho stabbing,
while there Is every hope OF her recovery, It
nevertheless that she Is not entirely out Of dan.
gcr She was not informed OF his death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24
THE LAST OF HANSON.

Warden Quinn, OF the Tombs. received letter yees
tcrday from the philanthropc gentleman who had
agreed TO give Christian Hanson employment IN =
paint store, Withdrawing his offer and saying thai
Hanson's conflicting stories stamped him person
unsafe TO trust Tho burglar" still remains In The
CITY Prison on temporary com mitment, but viii "
released In TOW dAya 49,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-03-24


turcd the reporter
1--WE arc all working lind him, and working hard"
was the evasIve reply of the dctectiye.
"What rs your opinion Of the cascr"
al can't say that | have any opinion" After
moments consideration the detective addcd:--"From
wha. know Of tue case now It looks pretty bad TOR
him. That's all | can say"
Tne DRAMATIC rRorEssIoy.
Mr. Theodore Moss, of WalIuck's at late hour Ia Sc
night had heard nothing OF his friend Mr.. Hall. Mr..
NOES does not think that Mr.. Hall would 20 away and
leave his family In suspeuso aud his absence is only To
bc accounted Tor the ground that he Is iorcoiy de-
tanned or has been fouliy dealt with.
Miss Kate Claxton OF the Grand Opera House, saw
Mr. Hall on Thursday, aud noticed nothing peculiar
about him save that he was much prcoccupcd with
business, and consequently not as laxative usual.
INTERVIEW WITH sUFENiSrESpgSr CAMPBELL, OF
BROOKLYN.
The theory that Oakley Hail was murdered in the
"slums" OF BROOKLYN docs not obtain any credcnce
among the police officials Of that CITY, the pa
pcrs OF Brooklyn seem to place much importance
upon II. rho Edgie utterly scouts the idea, and ap.
pears 10 resent the theory an mputation the fair
fame OF Brooklyn the Union mildly dcprcca,os tho
idea, while the Brooklyn Times fears thcro may DO
some foundation for IL
Police superintendent Campbell was visited ycs,er
day by HERALD reporter and questioned as 10 tho
probability OF the theory lie utterly denied his faith
III any such icca but had theory to advance in OPP
position nc said that he did net know or any such
low paccSas were indicated by the word ''suins" in
Brooklyn, and that II was not at all likely that man
could get his head snapped Off In that city at such
short notice as Indicated II suspicion was
would have been communicated with by tho
New York police authorities, us the best OF
feeling existed between the two departments whereas
he had never received even telegram the Care He
felt that II the Intimate friends OF Mr.. Hall had
pcctcd foul play suicide they would have invited by
telegraph and postal cards bearing the likeness OF tho
missing man, the assistance OF the police only OF
New York and Brooklyn, but Of the whole country.
When Mr. Hairs disappearance first discovered
he inclined TO think that he might have
gone OIL quietly for few days relaxation IRON bust
ness but after there had boon much publicity gwen
afTnr, he thought tnat Mr. Hail had either
gone to Europe tor best known himself,
that his continued absence IL stI alive, nvol
untary. IF Mr.. Hall had como 10 Brooklyn on any
professional business II would no doubt DO known 10
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27
Sherin's Sale.

BY virtue of sundry writa Of Fisri Facias is.
sued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas of Clear.
field county, and 10 me dirented, there will be
exposed TO public sale at the Court House, In the
borough Of Clearfeld, on Saturday, the 7th day
Of July, 1877, at | o'clock p. m, tho following
described real estate, to wit
All the undivided one third part Of the follow.
ing described tract or piece Of land situate In
Huston township, Cearield county, Pa, bounded
and described as follows; Beginning at pitch
pine corner Of tracts Nos. 4lgg, 5S0T, and 53l0 /;
thence north by tract No. 57O7, 800 perches to Q
rock oak thence west by tract No. i26i, 52i per.
ches to a hemlock thence south by tract No.
1901, $50 pcrches to a white pine; thence east by
warrant No. 4lg9, 52l porches to the place Of be-
ginning, containing 900 acres and allowance,
being surveyed in pursuance Of warrant No. 1893,
and the same premises which Chester Munson and
Lctitia bis wife, John r. Norcross and others, by
deed dated the 18th October, A. d. 1879, aud re-
corded In the office Of the Recorder Of Deeds for
said county Of Cleardeld, in Deed Book a., p
page -, etc., granted and conveyed unto Luther
Dock, James Mitchell and Frederick @. Miller,
each being vested with one equal undivided third
part thereof. The same being timber land, un-
improved and yielding no rents, Issues or profits.
Seized, taken in execution and to be sold as the
properly Of James Mitchell
TERMS 0F SALE.--The price or sum at which
the property shall be struck Of must be paid at the
time Of sale, or such other arrangements made as
will be approved, otherwise the property will be
Immediately put up and sold again atthe expense
and risk Of tho person to whom 1t was struck OF,
and who, In case Of deficiency at such re- sale,
shall make good the same, and in no instance
will the Deed be presented in Court for condrma-
tion unless the money is actually paid to the
Sheriff ANDREW PENTZ, Jr.,
SuEniFF's 0Ffioe, Sheriff
Clearheld, Pa, June 20, 1871.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

OsoEoLA FIREs.-We learn from the
Reveilie, that two incendary fires occurred in the
borough of 0sceola last week. Tho first was
on Sunday night am, when the dwelling house
Of W. @. Linglo was set on FIRE and burned. Only
portion Of furniture was saved, while most Of
the household goods were saved. Mr.. Lingle and
his family were absent on visit to their friends
at Phiipsburg at the tine Of the Gre. On Mon
day night following, dwelling house, recently
purchased at SheriT's sale by Nathan Kephart,
situated in the French" section Of the borough,
was ignited by the torch Of the ncendiary and
burned. The house was unoccupisd. In the
afternoon FIRE broke out in the stable on the
same lot, hut it was cxtinsulshed before Il done
any damage. Mr.. Liuglc had an insurance Of
81, 200 on the house and $500 on goods and fur
niture. Mr. Kcphart had $500 on his house.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

TEMPERANcE.-Tbe meeting OF the
Temperance Union at the Court House, on Friday
evening last, was largely attended and very IN
thusiastic throughout. The executive committee
reported in favar Of holding baske, picnic In
the park 10 West oeardcd and the report was
unanimously adopted. It is proper to Fay here
that the picnic ii not TO be confined entirely to
the members OF tho society, but Is free 20 all our
citizens, and It Is earnestly hoped by the manage
ment that everybody wi participate 10 Che fee.
tiles Of the day. W. c. A,nold, Esq Of CurWeus-
vile, made brief and pertinent address which
was attenuvely listened to by the audience. WIN.
NJ. Mccullough, Esq, was then called upon, and
responded in one Of the best aud mos, earnest
addresses that has yet been made before the society
Mr. Test and Mr., Rheeu each made few re-
marks, when the meeting adjourned to meetagain
in the Court House on Friday evening next
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

PRETTY WELL Put ON.-The Elk
Democrat says; Our readers will remember that
In our issue Of the 9Th inst we gave an account
Of the arrest 10 Potter county of man named
Duane, for stealing horse and buggy and break
ing into the Coudersport Bank. The following
from the last issue Of the Enterprise shows what
disposition was made Of the rascal; "Duane, the
bank robber, was called into court this tWeines-
ay)morning. There were four indictments against
him Larceny OF horse, larceny Of buggy,
assault with intent to kill, and breaking into a
store. Mol Pros. as to assault, plead guilty as to
the other indictments. Sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for four years for breaking nte store four
years for larceny of horse, to bO computed from
expiration Of sentence for breaking into store, and
three years for larceny of buggy, computed from
expiration Of sentence for larceny Of horse, max
ing total sentence Of eleven years"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27
Aiarrifd.

On Sunday, June l7lh, 1871, by George W.
steever, Esq, Mr. julius Mariel, Of Girsrd town
shin, and Miss Augusta Bronoel, Of Covngion
township, both OF Clcaraold county, Pa.
On Tuesday June 18th, 1877, at the residence
of p. Curlcy, Esq, by Rev. J. Potter Bell, Mr.. d.
NJ. Ross, Of Woodland, and Miss Mary 5. Curley,
Of Bgler station, Clearheli county, Pa.
AT the residence Of The brides alher, Hon John
d. Thompson, on Wednesday evening, June goth,
1871, BY Rev George Lcidy, Mr.. II. II. Brainafd
and Miss Tiile Thompson, both Of Curwensville,
Clearned county, Pa.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

few years ago, "August Flower was diacov'
cred to be a certain cure for Dyspepsia and Liver
complaint, few thin Dyspeptics made known to
their friends how easily and quickly they bad
been cured by its use. The great merits Of
GREES's Auousr FLowER became herald through
the country by one sufferer to another, until with
out advertising rs sale has become immense.
Druggists in EVERY TOWN In the United
States are selling It. No person suffering with
Sour Stomach Sick Headache, Oostiveness, pal
pitation Of the Heart, indigestion, low spirits,
etc, can take three doses without relief. 90 to
your Druggist, Q. D. Watson, and got bottle for
10 cents and try il. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Nov %. ls77 .eow.ly.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

The Altoona Mirror is responsible
for this story Last week near Marlnsburg, on
on the branch road, train of cars ran over o
sheep. A little lamb was with the sheep, 1t,
mother, at the time, and after the train hands
had pitched tho dead mother OF the track, the
little one remained by it's side and could not be
ing near by buried the sheep, but the orphan stay
ed by the grave for four days, and under no cir
cumsIances, not even for food or drink, would il
leave the spot.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

The cornerstone OF the Fruit Hill
Presbyterian Church, near Ausonville, this conn
ty, will be laid with appropriate ceremonies on
Wednesday, July lllh. Services will commence
at 10 O'Clock. A. N. There will be a subscription
taken up at the time, to raise money to aid ia
building tho Church, and all who feel able te
make contribution for this purpose are "a n
esily requested to do so. The public generally
Il invited 10 be nrceent
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

W. II. Swartz, ESQ., the good look
log local" Of the Bolliiaysburg Standard, spent
a couple Of days In Clearaeld last week, attend
ing the Sunday. School Convention. lie called
at our sanciem on Wednesday morning, aud We
isusd him to be very pleasant genileman-jus.
the Kind Of chap good newspaper men are made
Of lie thorough Democrat, notwithstanding
the fact lha, he taugh, the young eolorea ideas
of Hollidaysburg how TO shoot, last winter
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

AN ACQUAINTED BURGLARY l-One
day last week, in the absence of the pastor, a
party or parties, entered the NJ. E. parsonage, in
New Washington, and nlled the house with good
and useful thngs, much to the surprise of Mr..
Norcross and bis lady on their return home. The
movement was success, and there Is an opening
in other fields, where such pleasan, vlsitations
might occur without damage to any one.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

We learn that the temperance meet
ings held at the various places announced in this
paper last week, were well attended, and that
large numbers of persons signed the pledge. Keep
the ball rolling. The meeting at Pine Grove
school house on Friday evening, was addressed
by Rev. J. S. MeMunay, and the one at Centre,
on Saturday evening, by wm. NJ. Mccullough.
We have failed to learn the names Of the speakers
at the other meetings
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27
GLASS and PUTTY,

Foot and Chain Bolts, Carriage, Trio and Barrel
Bolts, Bed Cord, Sad Ifons, Horse Brushes aud
Curry Combs, Grnd-st0no fixtures, Gum, Hemp
aud Soap stone Packing, Gable Chains, etc.
They will also keep on hand full ssortment
Of Tinware, and general stock Of House Furnish.
ing Goods. which they will sell at prices 10 suit
the times.
persona wishing anything IN their line are In.
vitcd 10 call and examine their stock before
purchasing. REED HA0ERTY.
clearneid, May 80, ls7I-iy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-06-27

Pic NIc.-We have been handed the
following programme for the exercises at the psrl
on Wednesday next, the 9TH OF Jaly 7. Den,or
Daley will deliver a brief address. Concert o.
vocal and instrumental music.
In the amusement line, there will be base ball
'foquei, sack races, foot racer, etc. Lemonade
'nd coffee will be for sale a, various places in th'
pafs, the proceeds 10 be used for payment Of eS
p'p'e', and the committee requests those 10 at
tendance to purchase coffee Of them. This depart
n'h' will be IN charge Of experienced rsrsons,an'
good coffee guaranteed.
k'eiy family Ia expected to take basket II
'he eommiltee Il notified on the 81 where the bas
t''' are 10 be called for, the5 will be taken to th'
part.