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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-09-05

in her lap, and end by turning over the
poor little heap with his great paw.
"'Erie' evidently thinks that our
poor Zip isn't dead" said the lady;
and then she lifted the bird and blew in
his mouth. Sure enough, Zip trem-
bled a little, then shook his feathers,
and finally stood up and looked
about him. There was one happy
woman at that time; and ZIP"
and " Erie'' were treated like lords all
that day. / have read and heard .
great many stories about dogs, but I
am very sure not oae among them ever
showed more sympathy and intelli-
gence than did Erie on this occasion.
The next morning Mrs. Hubbell went
to church, after taking the best posi-
BILE care of all her pets. Erie"
"Julius Cesar" and King" had
seemed very quarrelsome, and the lady
had been compelled to separate them
in order that they might preserve the
sacred peace of the Sabbath.
She hadn't been gone but q short
time before the fight begun again; but
after little, they all walked on to-
gether apparently on the best of terms.
Whether they had conferred together
and decided what it was best to do I
cannot tell, but this is what they did do.
Mrs. Hubbells seat in church was
not far from the altar, and next to the
aisle. The priest was delivering .
most impressive sermon. and SO still
was it in the sacred edifice that the
rustic of dress or the squeaking Of .
shoe could be heard In all parts Of the
church. The outer door had been
opened for better ventilation, and
what do you thinke
A strange noise caused several beads
to turn. when Mrs. Hubbell all of .
sudden impressed that the usual racket
was caused by some member 0r men,
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
MIR. BkITTON DISCHARGED.

The final examination in tho case OF W. B. Britton,
special partner Of the firm OF Emery, Ivey Leo,
held before Judge Duffy at the Jefferson Market Po-
lice Court yesterday. Mr. Britton, IL will be remem-
bercd arrested about four ago the charge
that he had stated that the firm of Emery Ivey Lce
which he was special partner to the extent Of
900 solvent, whom fast they insolvent
and that certain parties acting sucn statement,
parties made the one of much interest
The proceedings yesterday we're follows: :--E. p.
Wheeler, counsel for the complainant, said: -
MAY IT PLEASE THE CoURT-When TINS case was
first brought TO my attention by Mr.. Stotesbury, the
complainant, gave II careful examination and be-
came satisfied that II was proper one for the
stderaton OF the Court. My client, trustee for
Emery, lvey Il Lee, deemed 1t his duty TO bring IL
before Your Houor. This was done in spirit OF
malice III Will toward the deendant but with the
simple desire that justice should be done.
Since then Mr. Button has offered US ex-
plantations oi the circumstances tnat led us
to this conclusion. lie has assured US that
he acted in entire good faln in making the statements
he did IN regard to the affairs OF th-, irm OF Emery
lvey Lee, anu that he supposed these statements
be entirely accurate The same desire TOR justice
which led my client TO move tho charge has induced
amined the matter carefully and have deemed II my
gives pleasure 10 do this and do doubt that
our action the matter will have Your Honor's entire
concurrence.
Judge Duffy expressed his approval OF the complain
ants action and Said that Mr.. Button honorably
acquitted.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
SENSATION IN COURT.

JUSTICE OTTO AcQUI1TED--pRosEcUToR ABEL
AND THE JURY
An exciting scene was witnessed tho Essex County
Court OF Quarter Sessions at Newark yesterday alter
noon. Tho case OF Justice Jonn Otto, indicted for
alleged cxtor,onae charges OF fees from and
which occupied the entire day having ended
In Otto's acqultlal alter hour o
hali's dcliberation by tho jury, the Prosecutor
OF the Pleas called the case OF Justice
John Conradi, indicted for the offence charged
against OTTO Tho Prosecutor, Colonel Abce!, let tho
Conrad case go by default The Court therefore, Or
dcrcd tho Jury to End verdict Of not guilty.
The Prosecutor then rose ana announced that he
would not move any more criminal cases during this
he felt very much aggrieved, he said, at tho
conduct OF tho entire panel OF pcy Jurors during the
whole term. They mad given verdicts in defiance of
the palnest evidence, and he believed the ends OF
tico could not be served by their idrther retention.
AS tue Prosecutor concluded anidzcment sat
the faces OF tie Judges and the
Jnors, and for lew moments there was angry
buzz OF excitement, which was broken by one OF the
assaed jurors, Ira kilpourn, OF south orange, re-
marking TO the Court IN excited tones that the Jurors
considered the opinion oil twelve men worth quite as
much as that OF one man-the Prosocutor-aad they
considered their oaths binding tor the proper per-
form9nce oil thor duties as he did his
The Court said II unable TO understand the
criticism on the jury and advised the Prosecutor 70
consider ms dccson but this the Prosecutor refused
TO 40. speaking very decidedly. mo man living he
added, 'couId deter him from doug his duty, and he
considered II his duty to keep remaining cases from
the present panel OF Jurors
The Court, however, DECIDED TO retain the present
panel until to-day IN hopes that the Prosecutor would
revoke his decision.
The Court then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
A YEARS FAILURES.
Record Of Financial Troubles
in 1877.
SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS
Suggestive Extracts from the Mercantile
Agency Circular.

Messrs. r. C. Dun & Co., of the Mercantile Agency,
have just issued their annual circular. showing tho
record OF failures for 1871 Below will be found con-
densation of the main facts set forth
According to the figures presented the failures IN the
United States for the year 1877 are ss72 n number,
being go less than 1876 In which year they were
p,092 The total liabilities for 1877 are stated al
$3.50 66g 000 against S9l 600 in 1876 or barely
halt million OF dollars less For tho three-quarters
ending with September last the number OF lallrres
had lessened by 495, with decline In Liabilities OF
81 800 600 compared with similar period in 1916,
but the casualties OF The last quarter have been SO nu-
merous and important THAI the ratio oil Improve
ment for the drst nine months has not been
sustained. The agency says:-"lt is pregnant
fact illustrative OF the general condition. that the
failures OF the past approach nearly those OF the
year preceding really above the average or the
Ious years since the panic OF 1873. Time does not
scem to improve these statistics with the same
rapidly that did subsequent the panic OF 1857 or
1S6l for III the four succeeding these dates the
number OF failures and the amount OF Liabilities
steadily diminished, the average rapidly declining,
while this the fourth year the panic Of 1873,
largely increases the average"
This is illustrated by the following tables -
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
THE PIGEON SHOW.

JUDGING FOR THE PRESIIUMs-FANCY PRICES
FOR FANCY DIaDs-RULEs TO AVOID FRAUDS.
The attendance ut the Aquarium yesterday q
great imp mprcvemont upon the opening day OF the
pigeon show Before nighttal hundreds OF ladies' and
children had gone the rounds OF the coops and ad-
mired the beautiful birds exhibited on every hand.
The entries all been declared and tho judges
discharging their duties fast circumstances will
admit II will doubtless require until Saturday night
10 thoroughly inspect and report upon the several
casses whom the awards will be made, and a card,
stating the premium, will be placed upon each win
ming coop, cage or specimen, by committee ap.
pointed for that purpose. Messrs Bieye and Burlin-
game devoted tho best part Of tho day to the
inspection of tho pouter class, which Is large
and particularly fine. Groups of adults we'll as
children took great interest In OF the judges
tests That for instance in trying tho extent or full
ness OF the globe crop, by filing 1t with air forced
through the mouth, and ths immediate pu1ed up ap-
pearance conccted strut of the birds caused an
immense amount OF iun.N
perfect pou,er will have the following points -
head BILL 3; half moon 81 globe or CROP 8; grtn,
8; pnion marking, 81 hollow curve In back, ?; thigh,
81 legs, A; do, q loot ana leg feathering q flights
81 Color 2; mar.ing across the belly, * cleanness OF
thigh 3; color OF eyes 1-46. Some OF this class on
exhibition Will receive the lull number Of points. One
pair Of yellow pied pouters belonging to Mr. Cael OF
Brooklyn, cost him $3.50 and have all tho marks OF
the rarest breeding
The ca rfers nave had judicial examination and the
coops of OF the choicest specimens are sur
mounted with cards calling attention 10 the fact that
this that par be bought Tor $1,000 Or $780,
$780, down to $3.50 These prices, Ia most Instances,
values the owners oi the prds set upon tncm
Among the rules adopted by the Columbarian
Society, order 10 avoid frauds, are the oiiowing:
Each specimen competing Tor prize must be entered IN
the name the Any attempt cvade tnis
rule in borrowing more birds Of COOP or in buy
ing that the bird shall be returned
after exhibition. that they shall be
sold other condition. will exclude all coVps ntercd
bv the offending party If discovered in time anu not the
premium shall y withheld.
All specimens shall be exhibited in their natural
di,ion Pulling false eGhers cooring inserting splicing
feather similar practices prohibited Any viola
ton this rule shall exclude the specimen from
petition.
The exhibition of pigeons will not close until Wed-
uesday, 23d inst
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
NINTH NATIONAL BANK.

DETERMINATION TO REDUCE THE CAPITAL
LOSSES ON SUSPENDED PAPER AND DEpnEcI-
ATRD REAL ESTATE.
Reports OF trouble, 1t was vaguely described,
the Ninth National Bank found general rcuatlon
about all street yesterday. 1t was rumored that the
bank a loser real estate on whcn mortgages
were held for advances made, and also suspended
paper To determine how much truth there in
these reports HERALD reporter called ut the bank,
watch stands In Broadway, near Lispcnard street. Tue
President of the bank, Mr. John 4, Hill, was found IN
his ohico In explanation he said he supposed The
reports mad gained currency on account OF tho low
figure at which the stock quoted. Yesterday IL was
onercd AZ. WIN no bds He said that in common
with other financial institutions the bank had suffered
Losses 10 "a considerable amount IN the past year
two Its present capitdl Is sl,500 900, and
qucnce OF losses sustained II had beer determined
10 reduce caritai 1000 900 This would probably
cover ali the doubtful securities held.
Mr. Hill admitted that tue bank held miscellaneous
paper lor about 100000 which IS not ikcly TO
prove OF much value Ii also holds nrst
and second mortgages on real estate, somo
OF which Ia unimprovod and has greatly de-
preclated since the bank became possessed
Of the mortgages. The stockholders had been con-
suited and IL wus endeavored TO their assent
toward reduction OF the capital stock to probably
sl,0000 900. When ihis change has been enecied-and
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
The PARIS EXPOSITION,

WILL AMERICAN ART BE REPRESENTED AT
PARIS ?--THE COMMITTEE TO DECIDE THIS
QUESTION.
Commissioner General Mccormick stated yesterday
in Office in tue Post ONCE building the follow
ing gentlemen had consented by letter 10 act az an
art committee Tor the Paris Exposition MIR. t.
Morgan, Mr.. John Tayo johnston, Mr. Parke Goodwin,
Mr. John IL. Sherwood Mr. ~ NJ. Beckwith, Mr.. j. w.
Pinchot, Mr.. Robert Gordon, Mr.. Charles 5. Smith,
MIR. IL. q. Marquand, Ar Robert g. Dun. 10 tEese
gentlemen wall be ntrusted the question to whether
America can MAKE IN the time allotted, crcdtable
exhibition OF American art II they decide in the al
nrmatve General McCorn ok said the entire direction
Of this part of the American exhibit Will be given over
them, and he will furnish them with all the funds
they may deem necessary for carrying out that pur-
pose. H. the contrary, tho committee should de-
cdo this question in the negative, the General says
that he ieeis quite certain that the country will be
satisfied with the decision OF committee Of gentle
admirably qualified 10 form impartial
judgment To this committee Will be intrust the
acceptance and rejection OF pictures and all works Of
arr and tho business in connection herewith. Tho
French executive of the Exposition require that all
works OF art must have been executed since May /,
1867, that judgment may be iormod OF the
progress OF art during the last ten years.
decision will probably be arrived At by the CON-
mittee in few days.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

~No races ts year on account OF sickness
THE SECOND RACE
dash OF mile quarter Tor purse OF SZuVs
for which cli OF SIX came 10 the post These
fom Guy's chestnut colt General Philips, Dy
ss c g. PHG ysas
II. Ganney's bay geiding Burgoo. by imp Hurran-
Emily Downsy years ola ~ ~ paSsMsrry Waye
3 years old Mr.. Wuller's chestnut horse EGYPT ny
Planet-I.ady Barry, aged, and G. H. petting'lrs M
Stoner. years The race was won by General
Philips with Belle lsle second, Burgoo third. Time,
2l5M.
was a mile dash for purse OF $l5O There were ak
starters this event, consisting Of Tom Gays bay
colt lncommode. by Melbourne, Jr.-lncome, years
old; the same gentIeman's bay colt Keb, by Rebel,
dam by Kentuokian, years old; O. W: Meaingers Sr,
aged; Mr. Gaudrey's colt by Gaberlunze, years old;
the same geneman's bay horse Ascot by Enslneer.,
Brown Asterod-Black Rose years Old. lncom-
mode won the race, Reb second and FIRST Chance
third. Iime, l:4sA.
The days sport ciosed with 4entlcman's race ior
an Enrsn saddle the distance & Ssirg nan norsea m'u n
the race, and Donald McAlpn won The prize NO
time was taken
The following are tho
SUMMARIES.
SAVANNAH JOCKEY CLUE RAcrs-SRcoxD DAY.
THURSDAY, Jan. IL, 167S.-FMsr RAcE-Tne Bonaven-
ture Stake Tor trance S25, play Cr
pay, with $500 added; second horse to receive $7a
from the stakes; third horse TO save stake Mile
heats
}. NJ wooding's b. I. Borsheba, by Bonnie
g. w. Medinger's b. Tom Bacon, by
Lynchbdrg-Fanny Fisher .......... 30 2
NJ. Ii. Bayers ch. f. Lady Gay, by Lynch
burg-Engine. ............. $50
G. W. Pettngill's ch l. Mamie B., by
Asteroiu .-............ D 4fo
Time, :50li-1 504-l:521l-no time taken.
SECOND RACE.--Pupse $500, OF which $50 TO second
horse; Tor all ages Ono and quarter miles,
Tom Gays CHI. c. General Philips, years old, by
Glenelg-La Polka. l
j. j. Bowen's b. Belle Sale, years old, by Bon-
ME Scotland-Arnca. .................
II. Ganney's b. y. Burgoo aged, by Hurrah-Em-
ma DOWNING. ......'.............
c. W. Medngcrs ch. G. Governor Hampton,
years old, Jy Planet-Mcrry Wave.-.
Waer's ch. IL Egypt, aged, BY Planet-Lady
Barry. Y
G. II. Pettings ch. I. Lenie L.. tour years Old by
Bay Dick, dam by Joe Stoner........ ..........
Time, 2:l5A.
THIRD RACE-Purse $3.50; for all ages. One mile
Tom Gays b. h. lncomnoce, yoars Old by Mel
bourne, Jr.-lncone.. !
Tom Gays b. b. Reb years old, by Rebel,
dam by kentuckian. z
G. W. Mednger's ch &. First Chance, aged, by
Baywood-DOt. ......:....................
Gaudrey's cot by Gaberlunz'c, years old. y
Gaudrey's b. b. Ascot years old, by Enduircr-
Hindu
Bayers ch. Q. Brown Astcroid, years old, BY As
teroid-Black Rose. ......................... O
Time, 1:4S1l.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
AUCTION SALE OF STOCKS.

On tho Roal Estate Exchange yesterday Albert II.
Nicolay sold various stocks which included certain
hypothecated securities, supposed to have been
loaned by OF the victims OF the recently bank
rupted firms The sales included s12, 900 Central
Railroad OF New Jersey per cent consolidated
mortgage bonds, interest coupons payable quarterly,
6j4 $4,000 Union Paciic Railroad Company first
mortgage six per cent gold bonds, interest coupons
payable January and July. prncipal due 1Sy9
lhypol hccated) $1,000 each, at 1868; $1,000
Micnigan Central Railroad Company consolidated
mortgage seven per ccut bonds, interest coupons pay
able May and November. principal 1ue 1902 (bypolhe-
cateo) 81 900 each, at 1868 $1,000 Ere and Pitts
burg Railroad Company seven per cent consolidated
mortgage bonds, interest coupons payable January
and July in New York, principal due 1898, $1,000
each, guaranteed by the Pennsylvania R1iIroad Com
pany, at I6j 200 shares western Union Telegraph
Com pany (hypothecated) 800 each, at 76tz; 2J2
shares Pacific Mall steamship Company (hypothe-
cated) slO0 each at 23;S; 10 shares Manhattan Fro
Insurance Company, New York, 500 each, at $50 a
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
THE METER FAILURE.

AS might be anticipated abundant suits promise to
grow Of the recent failure OF Albert and Gabriel
Nettor. In the Supreme Court yesterday three suits
were commenced against the delaulting hrm. The
first OF these suits is brought By Henry Mendel to
$4,000 the value of United States State
OF Missouri bonds deposited with the Meter brothers
On December 20 last Tho complaint in this case Is
that the bonds ID question were improperly converted
The second suit Is that brought by Albert VINO
claims tnat they owe him some 50, 500 account OF
transactions in Eric Railway stock. Tho third suit
Is brought by Marks & Co, who state that I'D
OF last December they made call loan to the firm OF
$3, 925 81; that of this sum they have been paid
So 125 81, leaving balance still due OF $500 81. In
all three suits order granted directing service
OF the summons by publication In the New York
HEpA
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
MILITIA MASS MEETING.

The order recently issued from tho headquarters OF
the National Guard at Albany, disbanding the Twenty
eighth regiment of Williamsburg, has caused quito a
1uttcr Of excitement in the Second division, and
pecally in the regiment Interested
The officers and enlisted mon VINO feel most deeply
agerlevcd by the order In oil long services
met the Kings County Armory IN Bushwck ave-
nue., Williamsburg, W TO inc number Of $50. Captain
LOUIS Dohng, who has been twentyseveu years in tho
National Guard state militia presided. Iloso 10 MS
were passed requesting Inspector General John I3
Woodward TO recommend the suspension OF the exc.
cuton OF tho order disbandiug The regiment, and
allow u thorough reorganization Of the command
under competent officers at the samo time plcdging
iahluncss In the discharge OF every duty incumbent
upon them ia the future.
The project 10 looked on av voraby, the cause Of
the loss OF prestige by the command will then DO
totally removed
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

HARrsHoRy-THoMPsos- Wednesday, January
16 1875 at the residence OF the BRIDES parent by tha
Rev. e. {. Norton assisted by the Rav Dr. ID. keed,
WILLIAM A. HARTsHoRN. of New York city. 10 MISS
susie j. THOMPSON, daughter OF G. Thompson, ESQ, OF
Brooklyn, +. d.
HIsRIuHs-srEAR-On Wednesday, January 16, 1878,
the residence OF the BRIDES parents by the Rev. B.
NJ. Adams, FRED W. HISRIcHs to LAzELLE p. SPEAR.
daughter OF James M. Spear, ESQ.,, all OF Brooklyn.
No cards.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Wednesday, January l6,
at tho North Reformed Cnurch. BROOKLYN. by Rev.
Alex. X. Thompson, DID,, GEORGE H. HoDESPYL Il
MARGARET c., youngest daughter of the oflciatint
clergyman, all OF Brooklyn.
LIZ BLAxc-SADLiER.--On Wednesday, January l6.
1875 ut the Church of ST. Francis Xavier by the Rev.
d. A.. Merrick, s. j., CHARLES LIE BLANC OF Montreal,
to MARY eldest daughter OF the late James Sadiier
Montreal papers please copy
NORTON HoRsFoRD. .-On Thursday, January IL,
1878 at ST Thomas Church, by the Rev. Dr. Morgan,
EDMUND NORTON, OF Chicago, and MARGARET CEcILH
HOsFoRD, OF Now York.
sruART--wmrox -On Wednesday,, the 10th inst, al
Grace Church, Jersey City. by the Rev. DR.. Van
Cleef ROBERT W. STUART, OF New York. to JENNIE p.
WnIroN daughter OF Jesse Paumier, ESQ, Of Jersey
City.
WooLvERToN-OLMsTEAD.-On Wednesday, January
16 at the residence OF the BRIDES ather. by Rev. g.
NJ. stone, DELos WooLvERroN, Of Grimsby, Ontario,
to FLORENCE GENEvIEvE, second daughter OF Charles
Olmstead, Esq, Tarrytown.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
SKATING.

Tho warm weather for the past week has had a
damaging effect upon tho ice in this vlcniy he fog
in the early part Of tho present week having cut 1t
into many picccs AT the Captoine Lake Brooklyn,
Tuesday the propretors constructed several large
RATS by which means they we're enabled to work the
large cakes Of to mo lower end oithe lake. IN front
oil the house. where they wcdged them securely with
stakes ana ropos. The cold snap, which set ia on
Wednesday ana continued all day yesterday, had the
effect KNITTING the old ice together and forming new
ice over the balance of the lake. The od Is from
lour To five inches thick and In fine condition. That
portion lake thrown opon to the public lust
Its surface
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
PIGEON SHOOTING.

The Excelsior Gun Club, OF Williamsburg, met at
the Brooklyn Driving Park, Long Island, yesterday
to in their regular monthly shooting at pigeons
Tor handsome gold badge There were seven com.
petitors. and each fired at ten birds. Mr.. II. Ator-
brant tho winner Of the badge, after close con-
test with Messrs. Headmann ana Kampimillcr, who
tied him at the ton BIRDS each killed ninc Then
they shot of tic at three biras when Aitcrbrant
KILLED his tAreo BIRDS, Headmann killed two, and
Kampfmiller missed two straight and retired. Alter
the above shoot was over the remainder OF the day
was taken In sweepstakes at pigeons ana glass
balls, in which the shooting very good. The fol-
lowing are the scores in the badge ana one sweep
stakes contests:-
BRooKLYS DRIVING PARK, L. l. -PIGEoN SHOOTING
THURSDAY, Jan. IL, 187S.-The regular monthly meet
ing OF the Excelsior Gun Club Tor gold badge had
seven entries and each shot at 10 birds, II yards
rise, so yards boundary, "a w. shot, and L traps;
lies shot of AZ birds; the club rules TO govern.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18
DESERVED SUCCESS.
From the Muncle llnd.l Times |

The HERALD is the leading paper OF America, and,
in enterprise and news, OF the world. This must
all concedc, however much at tines may dislike
the editorial course OF tho HERALD. No feat Of Jour
nasm on cithor continent Will compare for moment
with the stupcndous effort put forth by the HERALD
In sending Stanley into the heart OF barbarous Africa
to discover Livingstone, unless Vt be the sending by
the journal OF Stanley to explore the OF
the Nile and Congo rivers ana 10 determine tho
course Of the latter river. Its success seems almost
miraculous, but is the result Of COOL clear neaded
hard work, and is entirely deserved.
The New York herald., 1878-01-18

1t will likely 20 into operation February lall tpe
doubtful assets Will be charged OF; but IN order TO
secure these conservative measures the consent OF
two-thlrds Of the shareholders should 1rst be re-
ceived The president had no doubt Whatever that
the shareholder would willingly consent 10 the pro
posed reduction OF capita, rs such action would Inn
prove the credit OF the bank and load TO restoration OF
confidence, thereby raising the quoted value Of ts
shares from about fifty To figure much nearer par.
The real estate encunbrances which are to be sum-
mary Topped of from the credit account OF the bank
are by no means considered vaIueless; on tho con-
trary, n put on the market they would probably
aize from $l00 900 5000 900; but for all that II was
proposed to entirely discard them IRON the books so
that element OF weakness might remain after they
had started on their new career
THE LAST REPORT.
Referring to the status Of the bank defined by the
department authorities Mr. Lee stuted that the Comp
roiler oil the Currency, Mr. Meigs, bad examined the
accounts Of the INSTITUTION the 18th OF last October
and certified its general solvency The average de-
posits formulated last amounted TO S3 800 O00
As against these deposits they had hand 1894 900
in legal tondcrs 1921 800 specie and 500 QUO loans
The report OF The condition OF the bank at Tho close OF
business December 2s, 1877, has been officially an
nOunced rs folowe:--