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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
FAILURES IN THE WEST.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-J. j. Jones, wealthy
farmer and stock raiser OF Western Missouri has made
assignment His indebtedness is $4,000; assets less
than one-ihird that amount.
Piat IIubbel' & Co., the largest mercantile firm Of
Monticello, ILL.,, have failed Their liabilities $50,
OOO; assets not known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
DISHONEST BANK OFFICERS SENTENCED.

READING, Penn, Jan. 22.-JacOb and John
Huuzinger, late president and cashier OF the Miners
Trust Company, of Pottsyile, this morning SEN
fenced each years solitary confinement and TO
pay fine OF $500 also, to refund TO Thomas kerns,
the prosecutor y24 600 with costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
SAN FRANCISCO SAVINGS BANKS.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 22.-The run on the
Odd Fellows Savings Bank subsidized to-day. The run
the Clay street Savings Bank continued quite brisky
but the officers express concern, and confident
that the run Will itself without rendering
cessary any steps to realize upon assets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
FIGHTING IN AsIATIC TURKEY.

LONDON, Tuesday, Jan %, 1873.
Russian official dispatch from Tihis, says:
General Komaroh's detachment from Ardanutsch,
sormed Artvin on the 18th inst The Turks lost
heavily. aud the Russians slightly"
A dispatch from Van announces that the Russians
have arrived near Musch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
FAILURES IN AND NEAR THIS CITY.

A meeting of the creditors of Waterhousc
Brothers will DO held at their Office No SO Mrrrayst'
tomorrow. The firm hopes to effect some arrangements
by which it will DO able to work at once in both
mills at Passaic City.
Kenyon Cox formerly IL partnership with Daniel
Drew, has applied to Register Fitch for his discharge
from bankruptcy. The creditors have received nearly
the full amount OF thoir claims.
An assignment for the benefit Of creditors was filed
yesterday by Henry A. Happen to James Clancy.
William N. Randall dealer in house furnishing goods,
in Broadst, Newark has 10 assignment to Samuel
Atwater; the amount Of his liabilities Is not yet KNOWN
The creditors Of Gilbert ID. Bogert, the real estate
operator who failed recently at Passac City, N. j. will
meet Friday morning at the Office of Judge Barkalow,
at Paterson. Mr.. BOgerts liabilities about 1000
and his assets valued at $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23

Loan Association stock, 1892 OIL and $1,000 IN ian
bonds. which hypothecated to the first
National Bank OF Trenton. for loan to that amount
There about 1900 depostors. and the amount due
them Is S56s2s 10.
The total Utilities are sol. 200 1s, and tie assets con-
sst OF bonds and mortgages representing 10000 ana
worth about 81 900; cash on hand and in bank Sliooo
cash loaned to L. K Freese, S39,S62 "a; other cash
items $780, Mercer Loan Association stock. $685.
To secure cash loan to L. X Freese, OF r. Freese,
there are sixteen bonds and mortgages made by d. X
Freese 10 L. X Freese and by HIM placed in charge OF
the banb These principally, II not ALL second mort
Cages and Il uncertain value, and regarded by the ex-
amiBer entirely inadequate security for the loan III
is evident that the will fail very far short OF the
liabilities It will be that good securities were sod
and the money was loaned to L. H. freese and secured
thing has, in the opinion Of the examiner, been very
badly managed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
THE NEw-JERsEY STATE SAVINGS BANK.
O'"T "TFVHf Vf ''1 In | NV
OF DEPOsITORS sOUANDERED.

OF DEPosrTORs sQUANDERED.
TRENTON, Jan. 22.-The report of the ex-
aminer into the condition OF tho State Savings Bank Of
this city, made to-day. On January 1. 1877, the
statement Of the officers Of the bank, atested by
three Of Its managers showed that they had hand the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-23
Artvin is a town in Asiatic Il

ravne, the Tchoruk River, thrtyOur miles south
cast of Batoum MIsch is an Armenian town, eighty
three miles sOuthsoutheast OF ErZerulu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
THE CITY DEMOCRACY ORGANIZING.

THEIR PLANS FOR TAMMANY's OVERTHROW.
At the meeting of the General Committee OF
the City Democracy, at Teutonia Assembly Rooms, last
evening, nearly all the Assembly districts were repre-
sented John g. Hasn said that the object was to effect
permanent organization lie then adresOluons on John
Morrisscy, WHICH referred to him brave, bold and
honest Senator" and the friend Of the labOrng man.
These were adopted, also resolutions offered
by John j. Martin. regarding the late Felix Murphy
Robert b. Mooney elected temporary chairman. lie
said that their principles If CARED out with zeal would
result in complete overthrow Of the present govern
mcnt OF this city.
A committee appointed TO select permanent Off
GERS, and reported follows: Chairman, John b.
Haskin; vice-chairnen, Robert b. Mooney Francis II.
ROdenberg; secretaries, AlfTC T. Ackert, Henry f.
Lynch; treasurer, Vanderbilt Allen. The report was
adopted
Resolutions were offered by Mr. Ackert, approving the
action of Governor Robinson in preparing charges
against SUPERINTENDENT Smyth, ana condemnlng the
vote OF Democratic Senators. by which he was
acquitted; also approving the Governors veto Of the
funding bill Controller Kelly and requesting the men,
bers of the Legislature to sustain the veto Theodore f.
TOmnsOn spoke at length regarding these res0u
tons, and they were adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
OFF TO THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

The steamship st. Laurent, OF the French
Line which sails for Havre to-day has saloon list OF
Ill and 100 thrdclass passengers. Among the passen
gers are Colonel D. Woodruff u. 8. Army, aud Count
suzannet. OF Paris. The following is the complete
saloon list:
HAVRE-B By Steamship s. LGureHt-Irs Ksrl AT
thur Miss Mary L. Arthur ". May, Mrs. n May, Mrs e.
May, Miss r. May II. Benary, G. Arce, b. = Gale
Santiago Sierra Mrs. Santiago Sierra and two clndreh
J. Portllo, A. Porulo, j. t. stevenson Forref 81 RICO
A. NcUud l.. W. Trask. Antonio de uamDelz, AtlOe ana
nve children. ;. Tucah, H. AstlG II; c. Hanks; y
HuyiaT, V. L. Oudarza, w; W. Hawke, j. e. Linaies
Nj. Chapen, Thomas Rena, j. l. MGilWTah +: ChevsleI'
NJ Cheveor, A Munich, A. Koschlu, H. Welss1nbaek,
r. IOeliger, Mrs. r. Ioeliger, lie Comto de siGan
net IDA Mr. Adze, Mis- Cornell aud two children
4 L. Holt Miss Wilkinson, Mr. Wilkinson Mr. Laldet NJ
Dussac A. Plume, Colonel ID. Woodruff l. ;: A,
T. de stephens, Mrs. :; W Norion. l. T. James James
Westerman, f. Lament r. : Hartgeidls Braunsieuthc A.
Jvain Mrs SOuler Mrs SOuler and child sister st Marc
Sister LguOri L. street j. Roth o. Trunpy sister Anton
ipis Sister BOrga Miss F. DIetz H. Nores A. Monner
Miss MOnnier. J. Sanchez, j.. Gomez G. T..
Bolchni, = Marx VIM. Keller, CHI. l.. seeker,
J. Flaon Mr. oeckel, r. silva, sergent Mrs l. Sergent
George Sour0p p Bouron F. BOuTOD, VIM. ZeeT, tr
Mrs VIM. ZelleI child j. NJ ADdonaegu, A. Lopez, MIR
Marks ana hyc children, the Rev. MI ChduVln
the REV. Mr.. LeteIrer, the Rev. Mr.. Bcllsnger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
SIX IMPORTANT INDICTMENTS.

ACTION or THE UNITED STATES GRAND JURY
AGAINST LUTHER REDFIELD, ALEXANDER BAR
TOW AND MICHAEL TOBIN.
About twenty indictments were handed i'll
by the United states Grand Jury yesterday, including
two against Luther Redded formerly president OF the
National Bank of Tarrytown, for perjury aud the
other for making false return OF the bank accounts to
the Controller the Currency Under the counts OF the
indictment for perjury, Mr. Redneld is charged with
false swearing in his report OF the banks condition in
October, 1877 in dec2rng that II had loans ana ulS
counts amounting TO SlTG5S6 90, wncn their actual
value was less than 100000; also with swearing that
the bank had $4,000 reserve fund IN the Mefcah-
tile Bank, when il actually HAD only $4,000.
An Indictment for murder was found against hchaeI
Tobn the West Point soldier who killed his coinfade:
Peters Albcrs. Three indictments were presented
against Alexander Barlow, formerly cashier OF uie
National Bank Of FIsnklll, n y: These are similar 10
the indictments against Mr. Redfeld. Two are Tor per
ury IN falsely swearing the condition Of the bank
on June 80, 1876. and on October 2, 1875 me thiIl
Indictment s for making false return OF the BANK
condition to the Controller OF the Currency, by repre-
senting that unsecured OycTdrats of the banks Gus
TONERS only 5000 Il, when actually they amounted
TO 49, 2il So that the deposits amounted TO only f90
25O when their trne amount was SlS36i2 20 ana that
the certificates of deposit amounted TO Si932 Az Weh
their true value over 50 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
THE SUIT OVER AN ENCYCLOPEDIA.

Counsel for the defendants state that the
proceedings in the suit of j. NJ. stoddart CO.. publish
crs OF a reprint OF the Encyclopedia Britain
MICA against Scribner. Armstrong & Co. and Others,
have been reported such way to Incorrect
Impression and give the following the facts OF the
Casc
A preliminary Injunction asked for by
the plaintiffs granted by Judge DGnO-
hue upon an eI parte motion, supported
by aidavits which told only side of the story. When
Iidgo DonOlue's attention called 10 the matter by
the defendants, he promptly made order
iliunction should not lie dissolved Last week
Tho counsel on each side met before him In
Cbamhers aud an Informal discussion took place. during
which II was disclosed that the injunction interpreted
nv the Judge himself in view OF the facts IN Of no
practical effect since IL docs not restrain frOin
dong anything that he wishes 10 do. and so the
defendants had desire to press the motion
upon the Judgc order to show cause why hemiunctiOn
should not be dissolved IL appeared. for Instance that
the subscriptions ;hc American Reprint which had
been held by Mr. Key had already been voluntarily
ccled by the subscribers themselves and that they had
been properly and absolutely released from their Ob
cations before the granting OF the Injunction, and
30 not affected hy H.
That was all the firm dcsred-to he able 10 make de
Iiyercs TO all their SUBJ crbers, without being liable
barassing motions for alleged violation Of the
Injunction order. Upon the Interpretation by the
Judge as stated counsel for the defendants promptly
announced their readiness 10 withdraw the MOTION
which was pending on Judge DOnohuc's order re-
sLouId not be dissolved. The counsel for the
plaintiff asscnted, and the Judge entered
order giving the defendants leave 10 Withdraw
that motion without costs and this was done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
NO oFFENsE FROM oLEoMARGARINE.

The residents and occupants of premises
in the vicinity the factory of the Commercial Manu-
featuring Company, to the number OF l20 have sent to
this Office statements emphaticaly denying the truth
of the assertion In an article Published in THE TRIBUNE
of Nav g. TO the effect that complaints are heard from
many pcope in the neighbOrhOOJ Of the OleOnaIgarine
factory Of vile stenches arising from IT. They declare
this to in every particular aud claim that no OF
fensiye doors come from the works.
While the managers of the Commercial Manufacturing
Company do not pretend 10 denyin fact ready 10
admt-that they receive material from Rafferty, X
Williams they den" that IL is Of an offensive character
and claim thai contrary IL is the pure fat Of ANIMALS
Killed the same day in which II is delivered, ard that
0uirea that not only shall the fat be pure but also that
II shall be delivered within few hours after killing
statement and men of the highest character youcl
for 4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
THE MURDER OF BERNARD FERRoN.

Detective LoOney, of Brooklyn, who assisted
in tracing the murderer OF Bernard Ferron places no
confidence in the statement OF John NJ. Wright, who
confessed on Sunday that he accidentally killed the
old man. Mr. LOoncy said yesterday:
II have known Barney for twenty years. and the
story that he engaged in wrestling with Wright is in
credible. And far their having quarrel about
some coffee is concerned, know that To be untrue
Barney was q very religious man. and lie never would
t0uch coffee sugar, ANYTHING that might bring him
into trouble with the police. He would rather buy 90
cents worth Of Old iron than quantity OF sugar IL Is
singular that he always had morbid dread OF being
murdefcd. believe that he murdered in the CABIN
of tho schooner out do not believe WT1ghts story.
lie makes attempt TO explain now the gag was
placed the bOatmans head. 10 cOud not nave got
there accidentally, Captain Reilly has suggested for
the rOre tied tightly around the head ana wrapped
behind" .
Detective Looney aso said that on the Sunday preced
ing Friday \ pTl 26 Uhc day on which ferrons b0dy
was fOuuG) young bOaman, named Robert CoIc0fal'
discovered the head Of mGn projecting above the wa
ter at that spot H. attempted 20 lift TO the surface,
hut could not do account OF the weight ana almost
unset his boat III the attempt He Informed the police.
who went and searched for the BODY on that day,
and on the succeeding days but Corcoran could not
state Just where he had seen it, and as the BODY cOd
only at low tide, IL was not discovered untu
found by Springer on April 26.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
A sryGT-LAR CONTEST IN BROOKLYN.


A SINGULAR CONTEST IN BROOkLfN'
A STRIP OF LAND FOURTEEN INCHES WIDE AND
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY FEET LONG TIE
CAUSE OF DISPUTE
A contest which presents some singular
features is in progress IN BROOKLYN On the west sue
OF Fifthave between wyckof and Warrensts lsa STRIP
Of land owned by the Hoyt estate which also owns an
on the onrosite side OF the avenue, whero number OF
storea and dwelling have recently been erecteu: Ins
sfrn 10 only inches in width ana 1917 rect Iohg
non of between and five feet AZ the souteF emu
This land was part Of the Hoyt estate before fllhaYe
was laid out. Immediately in the rear plOt OF eouh9
30 feet deep aud 100 feet long Is owned y tc estate OF
Mrs. Collins. This, of course, would De NuuaDlc iot
huur purposes situated II is IN growing part OF
The civ were for the fact that mas no frontage
on me ayeuue. In order to mako II available, MIS-.
Collins has made several attempts 10 purchase ule
ourteennch strip, aua IN Ike manner the Iloyt estate
has tried 10 buy Mrs. COnss property. Neither was
willing TO sell az what the other considered reasonane
price corse Guruty both pieces OF land have lam lde
The taxes and assessments on the narrow strp oi Ia
have been allowed TO accumulate until they amouh' W
about ~ 200. -, ,,.oo,,,,-r
Finally tho matter was brought before the Brook!n
Common Couuc on q petition by the representatives
Of the Collins estate to have Fifthave. wldened IA
inches for the distance of 1870 feet the cost on the I'M
uroyelnent of course be assessed on the adjoining
iropcrv The mntter referred to the COMMITTEE on
Opening Streets The application WAS strehuOusiy Gi
claimed tiat the Aldermen had no right TO use Ihelr
power to settle private dispute. on Monday TIE
nittee on ODening Streets reported III laNOI Oh INC
petitiou. The matter was laid over Tor one week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
DRAFTS ON PACIFIC MAIL PROTESTED.

Drafts for $4,000 and $4,000, drawn by
Elder & Co., OF Glasgow, Scotland On the Pacific Nal
Steamship Company, protested yesterday, the
Executive Committee refusing payment The claim Of
Elder 4 of contract that existed
a few years ago between this firm AMI the
comp3uy carrying the mails between Australia and
thc United States Elder q Co. furnished three ana tlc
Pacific Mail Company two vessels, and tie subsidies
were divided in that proportion. When the con
tract was ended, the Pacific Mail Company
claimed that Elder & Co. owed balance
of $50 600 Slpce then the GTm has pad $4,000.
"Recently" President Clyde says, Elder Co. claims
10 have discovered that the Pacific Mail Company Is a
debtor 10 them $63 0O0 and they drew DRAFT on us
through the Merchants Bank OF Canada in favor OF the
Clyde slale Banking Company OF Glasgow We do not
recognize the validity OF the claim aud we declined to
pay IT," -. A. r..;eo Mn
vharves n san francisco had been burned officially
denied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
HEAVY ORDERS FOR BONDS.
Formal announcement of the $4,000, 900

subscription by the Syndicate for July made yestc.
dayas published exclusively In TIE TRIBUNE. The
sales yesterday by the Syndicate wore III excess Of
and the total sales OF bonds o! All
were over 100000 Many of the orders receiy ed
for l. per cent bonds from the NcwEngand States
and are for permanent investment by Individuals cor
poratons and banks The order hooks Of bond dealers
shOw that a number OF banks in the country districts
are investing in these bonds 10 employ their capital
preferrng smaller rate Of interest 10 doubtful
cial paper and lucuating real estate values. Trustees
of large estates this city and elsewhere IN
yestng their funds IN 42 per cent bonds prefer
enre TO renewal OF maturing mortgages Boston banks
and bankers are heavy buyers for NewEnglaud disri.
button Among the other large buyers OF bonds during
the last weeks have been bankers OF Baltimore,
philadelphia ST. Louis Chicago and the larger cities In
Vermont Connecticut, Iowa. Rhode Island and Califor-
MIA. The orders from the South and the far West are
principally for per cent bonds, aud are for small III
yestors averaging from 500 TO 81 900 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
ASKING FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A VOTE.

At q caucus of the Repub!can members OF
the new Board Chosen FreehOders OF Essox County,
held at Newark Monday all tine old officers were re-
nominated except County Physician Leslie D. Ward,who
was defeated by DR.. F. " r. Hewlett, the vote being ID
for Hewlett, for Ward. blank, and two members
absent As the vote was announced Freebooter
Perry read q letter which DIR. Ward had received few
DAYS Freebooter Oughetree of the Eleventh
Ward OF Newark. member Of the notorious Batbgate
Ring which writer set forth that he preferred Dr.
Hewlett for County Physician, but that he was en-
barrassed in money matters he would vote for Dr. ward
on receipt of $50 Dr. Ward, who is young physician
az once placed the letter In the hands OF Freebooter
Perry. Despite the exposure the vote was not recon
sdered and Dr. Hewlett continues 10 be the nominee for
County Physician The new board will be organized to-
day, II expected that Dr. Wards friends VIII bolt
and. with the assistance OF several Demo
cratic FreehOlders, defeat Dr. Hewlett and elect Dr.
ard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
STRUCTURES IN THE STREETS.

~
VENDORS.
The Aldermen yesterday discussed the grant
ing Of privileges for booths stands in the streets
and for projections from buildings. Alderman Bigin
called up the veto Of the resolution permitting Thomas
C. Carr to build shOw-window ut SIxth-ave and Thirty
Gfh-st Tho Alderman asked that the resolution he
passed over the veto in order make 1t test case lie
said that Commissioner OF Public Works had denied
the right the Aldermen to grant such pcrtnlssOls,
and on his claim that such structures INSTRUCTED the
street the Mayor had vetoed that resolution ana Other
similar ones. Mr.. Blglin thought that the Aldermen
could grant the privileges under the charter which gave
roles awnings, and structures for other purposes Al
derman Waehner supported the Veto lie said that ts
regulation OF the charter governed by other rtgu
tiOns which restricted the power Of the Aldermen ana
forbade them Obsruct the sidewalks in any manner
The resolution was adopted over the veto.
Alderman Reilly then called up the veto or the TeSO-
linton allowing a newsstand at NewChurch and Cort-
meet this question He thought that lie had lust
as much right to build his lawOfce over the SIDEWALK
and merchant had much right To lut his counter IN
the these had TO construct their stands
where they would be distractions. The streets should
always left unmpeded they belonged 10 all the Gnu
the charter the Aldermen had the right TO regulate
the condition Of the streets they had no right To
stTuct" tbem o., 49,,
This veto was overruled, however, only three Alder
men voting TO sustain It. The Aldermen, during the
session. granted great number OF privileges for the
erection of posts watering troughs. awnings, lamps.
etc upon sdeW alks in various portions OF the Guy
lowing caTtmen TO place their wagons In Hanover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-05-08
ANEW GUARANTEE COMPANY.
INsURISG CORPORATIONS AGAINST DISHONEST En-
PLOYES.

PL0YEs.
The establishment in this city of company
70 guarantee the fidelity Of persons holding positions Of
trust is well nigh assured The articles of ncOrpora-
ton are now being prepared by United States District
Attorney WoodfOrd The more active promoters OF the
enterprise are j. W ODOuOghue, editor Of The lHSur
Qnee Chronicle and Edward Stark, lately manager OF the
Citizens' Insurance Company, OF Montreal, Canada.
Among the ncOrporatOrs named are some OF the most
prominent officers Of city insurance companies.
The original company Of this Characteristic Guaran-
tee socety-was established London, in 1910. was
so successful that there are now eight companies III
land. In 1868. Mr. stark VINO had Deen IoI
nine wears with the European Company, or London was
sent to Montreal 20 establish Canadian branch IN
willing TO comply with some new insurance laws, tne
company, in 1865 discontinued It's Canadian branch
diaely after this, and five years later the Canadian
Guaranty Company was established. The annual Dust
ness done by these companies amounts TO about S4OOO
900 each. great Is the popularity OF TINS sl stem tat
the large corporations, banks and railroads IN Canada
take ont policies their clerks The Grand Trunk Rail
way. il sald, has guarantee bonds ON ANTS station
masters from Portland to Detroit, the premiums on
which pays The Merchants Bank, also, assures all OF
its employees. -, IL, >, -
The company about to be organized here VII lid be
formed on the general plan of the English aud Cana
dian companies The stock will be placed at SlOOOOO
in shares 500 each. The amount taken III any one
risk Will not exceed $4,000 The rates OF premium VIII
be governed by the position responsibility ana number
Of checks the person 70 be Insured The usua rate
in Canada has from 70 Il cent year, on the
of the bond. During the ten years existence OF
the Citizens Company, the ratio OF losses ana expenses
to premiums 60 cents to 81 IL is claimed by the
friends OF this enterprise that by it corporations are pro-
teced loss and their clerks are not under O0gons
to private bOpdsueu The company assumes the prOSeCu
ton offenders whom II mas guaranteed us Op)ect,
however not much to for losses as 10 prevent
them has been shown in England ana Canada that
persons who could not get guarantee Dohds cOu" Ao'