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Middletown transcript., 1874-08-29
SALE OF CARRIAGES.

On Wednesday, Sept. I'd, Howard Pusey will
sell about 60 frst-class Carriages, of all kinds, at
his carriage factory, south Of Christiana Bridge,
Wilmington, Del l.. W. Stidha,n 4 Son, Auces.
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WANTED.

A PPLES at the Delmarvia Mfg. Co. Small
n apples, if sound, purchased at a uniform
price of is cents per bushe large apples 20 to 25
cents per bushel Bills to be presented TO Mr..
Joseph Roberts, Treasurer, on Saturdays between
10 A. NJ. and p. NJ. aug 29-tf.
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OvERCOAT LOST.

TAKEN, possibly by mistake, from the Coat
l. Room of the National Hotel, on the night
Of the 9th inst, light Spring OVERCOAT,
color Olive with velvet collar Please return.
Aup 29-lt
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FOR SALE.

1.-TWO CHEAP HORSES, AND ONE SOUND
i YOUNG MARE with foal by Liberty, lson
of Rysdyks' Hambletonian.)
Aug 22--3t. Hi.ft w. GREEN,
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CONDITIONS.
ENTRANCE FEE, 10 FER CENT. OF WHOLE AMou

ENTRANCE FEE, 10 PER CENT. OF WHOLE AMOUNT
OF PREMIUM
Entries to close September 10Th, at pm. All
trotting will be in TO harness, except Nos. l,
2, A, and g. Four to enter and two to start
Horses entered in the Peninsula Pnrses, must
have been owned on the Peninsula thirty days
prior TO the Fair, Name of owner, driver; name,
color and sex of horse, with p. O. address, must
be given. Entries to be made under cover, and
endorsed entry, and addressed to J. Thos. Budd,
Sec'y, Mlddetown, New Castle county, Del.
CHARLES BEASTEN, Prea
j. Tnos. BuDD, Sec'y. [aug29-tf
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The Democratic Candidates.
Aug. 2sth 1874.

JOHN P. COCHRAN. 1t is unnecessary
for us to speak of the sincere qualification
we felt on Thursday when. the chairman
of the State Convention announced, as the
result of the balloting, that John p.
Cochran, Esq, had been selected as the
chosen standard bearer of tho Democracy
for the campaign of 1874. Mr. Cochran
is too we'll and favorably known to the
people of Delaware to need an introduc-
tion to them, or to make a sketch of his
past history requisite. Born near Mid
dletown he grew to manhood and has
spent his life, without change of residence,
within a few miles of his birth place
He is about sixty-6ve years of age BY
industry, prudence and unvarying integ-
rity linked with an intelligence and mental
ability of superior character, he has sue
ceeded in securing for himself a position
Of wealth and influence among his friends
and neighbors. As an extensive land
owner and agriculturalist he is thoroughly
identified with the interests of the people
of his native State He has never held,
as he has never sought, any political office,
except that of member of the Levy
Court Of this county, to which he was
elected in 1888 and again in 1912, being
made president at the second term.
JAMES WILLIAMS, Esq, the nominee
for Congress, was born in Philadelphia,
in 1926, Of parents who we're natives o
Delaware He removed to Delaware in
1874 and established his permanent resi-
dence in Kent county. His frst appear
ance in political life was in 1856 when he
was elected member of the lower House
of the State Legislature. He was again
elected in 1862 In 1866 he was elected
to the Senate, of which body he was cho.
sen speaker in 1869. He, toe, is farm
er and resides upon his farm near Kenton
Kent county.
We have not the pleasure of a persona
acquaintance with Mr. Williams, but ht
is everywhere spoken of by those who dc
know him as gentleman of marked abil
ity, intelligence and learning. From al
that we know of the candidates we are
we'll satisfied with the ticket and feel as
sured that Democratic victory at thu
polls in November next will give to th'
people of Delaware candidates whose elec
ton will reflect honor upon the party ant
State both at home and abroad.
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Democratic County Convention.

The delegates eletc of the different Hundreds
Of New Castle county are hereby notified to at
tend Convention TO be held at the Court House,
in the town Of New Castle, on SATURDAY,
the 5th day of September next, 1874, at O'Clock,
p. NJ, for the purpose of nominating Representa-
tives to the Legislature and Levy Court, and to
take such other action in relation to the ap-
preaching canvass as shall be deemed advisable
JOHN P. COCHRAN,
Aug. 26th 1874. Chairman.
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NO, 3. PURSE, Sl4O.
3 IN 8 to harness. Free
for all horses that have
no record better than 3
minutes.
$50 $40 500
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.&NX3NiAW13E|
LIVINGSTONE is DEAD.

For 30 years millions have intently watched
the perIlous struggles and grand achievements
of this world-renowned hero, and now eager
ly desire the Complete Lfe-IIistory which un-
folds also the wealth and curiositiesof wild and
wonderful country, 1t is now ready and selling
TO beat everything. More agents wanted at once
Address, HUBBARD BROS, Publishers 1913
SAMSON ST., Phia., Pa Aug Sat
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NO. 2. PURSE, $40.
Walking Race Half
mile single heat. Free
for all Horses-Go us
they please.
Sl2 Sc 80.
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One of the most significant, and we
may add agreeable, signs of the times is
the declining of so many Republican Con-
pressmen to stand for reelection. Five
Massachusetts celebrities have already
announced their intention to retire, and b.
+. Butler is yet to be heard from. In
Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin and other
Northwestern States, where the Republi-
lican party once possessed every Congress
sional district, the stampede is assuming
the shape of panic The Inference is
that these Republican gentlemen are un-
able to discern amid the gloom of the fu-
ture of their party the ghost of chance
of their own reelection. The prospects
are that the popular branch of the Forty
fourth Congress will contain larger pro-
portion Of new men than that of any pre-
vious Congress since the beginning of the
war Of 1861. But luckily the mass will
be leavened by sufficient number of old
and experienced Democrats to keep the
body from any tendency to rawness in its
proceedings. IN. Y. World.
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NO G. PURSE. $500

NO 6. PURSE, $500.
3 in 8 to harness. Free
to all Horses owned on
the peninsula that have
no record better than
2.45.
Sl20 $50 $50
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Programme of Trials of Speed:

Wednesday, Sept. 23d.
NO l. PURSE, $f5.
2 in 3 to harness. Free
for all Colts on the Pc
ninsula 4 yrs. old and
under.
$40 $25 SO
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THURSDAY, SEPT "a.
NO. A. PURSE, S35.
Free for all horses that
have never competed
for a premium-Go to
road wagon. Owners
TO drive.
$50 $40 SIS
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NO. 8. PURSE, $50.
2 in 3 TO harness. Dou-
ble-Team Race. Horses
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Sllisrrllanrous.

NORKING PEOPLE-Male or Female EN-
w poyment nj home, $50 per week warrant
ed, no capital required Particulars and yalua-
BILE samples sent tree Address with cent re-
turn stamp, G. ROSS, Williamsburg, NY jl25-sl
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No.9. PURSE, S4oo.
3 in 5 to harness. Free
for all horses that have
no record better than
2.35.
S240 S120 $40
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NO. 8. PURSE. Sl00.
8 in 3 to harness. Free
for all Stations owned
on the Peninsula barr
ing lronsides.
$50 $50 $40
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FRIDAY, SEPT. 25th.
NO. I. PURSE, 500.
3 in 5 to harness. Free
for all horses that have
no record better than
$50 o. s25 SIS $40
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to be owned by one
man thirty days pre-
vious to the Fair.
$50 Sl5 $5
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-02

low. Too many would take hold. when
II would break, and all clinging 10 II
would come down in "A bunch Similar
scenes were going on In the mule spinning
room.
The flames had assembled rapidly 10 the
entrance OF the tower on the fourth floor
cutting of the means of escape. but the
operatives had two ladders OF the south
gable directly before them, and were urged
by overseers and citizens below 10 take 10
them. Some did, but others rushed head
long upon the balcony aud dragged or
threw themselves from IL. There was
ample time for every one to have been
saved had the girls taken the course di-
rccted.
The superintondent,a soon as the alarm
was given. rushed 20 the upper story. and
with the overseers did all he could possibly
To save life. When the means provided for
escape in the mill were rendered unavail-
able by the heat. flames and smoke. the
people procured beds and mattresses for
the poor unfortunates TO jump upon, and
many did throw themselves from the win
dows to the ground, and I'm almost every
case received fatal or terrible injuries. The
fircmen worked to keep the flames out of
the south end, whittier many OF the opera
tives had fled. Ladders, as long as az COM
mand, were used 10 rescue the girls, and
four flremen while thus engaged were bad
ly injured. Morgues and hospitals We're
speedily improvised, Mission Chapel being
taken for the latter, and as fast rs the girls
could be picked from under the windows
of the mill, stretchers were ready to carry
them either to the chapel or Central Sta
ton.
The fire was under control shortly be-
fore half-past 8. The entire roof was not
fallen in, nor had the walls crumbled. The
roof of the tower fell IA and took with it
the top of the gable-end wall, a portion
of the fifth floor, and some of the side
walls. crashing through to the third story.
The carding and two weaving floors re-
main intact.
The total list of casualties at latest ac-
counts was-killed, 20; wounded, 36-2
fatally; missing, 3.
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FOREIG " .

The French newspapers publish st. Peters
burg adyices confirming the report Of Bis
marck's ovortures TO King Christian OF Den
mark, looking 10 the incorporation Of that
country in the German confederation. Cor
respondents say Russia is greatly irritated at
the attempt, and will never permit Germany
to hold the key to the Baltic Sea. The same
papers say that the opposition of Russia TO
the German policy in Spain is due to this
cause.
A dispatch from Carlist sources denies the
truth of the report that Don Carlos has been
recognized by four branches of the Bourbon
family as the heir presumptive to the throne
OF France.
The Empress Of Russia il expected to ar
rive in England October Is, on a visit TO her
daughter, the Princess of Edinburgh.
The Carlist General Pierala has carried the
village Of Bicarun by storm, totally defeating
ten battslions under General Mariones, with
heavy loss 10 the latter.
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ANOTHER FRIGHTFUL DISASTER.
Burning of - Cotton Factory Frantic
Efforts Of the Inmates 10 Escape
over Twenty Lives Lost.

A special from Fall River, Mass, to the
Boston Journal, gives the following par
ticulars of the horrible disaster at that
place on the 10Th inst:
Mills Nos. | and ? of the Granite Works
had been running about twenty minutes,
when the operatives in No. ! were startled
with the cry of - Fire - and escape of
smoke from the fourth story. In this,
next 10 the upper floor, was the mule
warp-spinning department, and there were
nearly 100 girls at work under male over
seers. On the upper, or fifth, floor, about
thirty girls were employed spooling and
varying cotton. These were the young
est of the operatives. The fire caught in
the mule spinning-room. I'm the northwest
end of the mill, from friction in the mule
heads. and spreading by means of oil on
and about the machinery. with great quick
ness rushed towards the center tower.
The only means of escape for those i'm
the fourth and fifth stories, besides the
four fire-escapes, were two on each gable
end. Once getting into the lower stories,
the flames ran up TO and through the sin
gle entrance TO the fifth story, then spring.
ing TO the roof timbers, filled the two
great rooms--iJ0 by 80 feet--with dense
black smoke and flame. While the flames
were making such terrible Roadway the
operatives became fairly wild; overseers
saw there was no way possible To check
the fire, and gave their sole attention to
those whom they had working. They
called TO them to save themselves. and
pointed out ways of escape, principally by
fire-ladders.
The overseer of the spooling-room, who
remained until nearly sufiocated states
that the scene In his room-and IL must
have been worse In the room below-can-
not be depicted. Children ran about cry
ing and begging piteously to be saved,
yet wrenching themselves away when
taken forcibly 20 be lowered. There
was some chance Of escape by the iron
ladder that reached to the roof balcony
ut the head of Twelfth street 1t was
impossible however to get great MAORI
" to take even this method to save their
lives. Some wanted clothing. Others
something else. As the fire frightened
them away from these ladders. they rushed
To the windows at the south gable end.
nearly sixty feet from the ground, but
dared not jump down. Cotton ropes were
put out for them e. slide down by, but no
sooner would The rope be lowered than
there was a rush for it from the story be-
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" in no part OF the United States are acts OF
lawlessness more discountenanced by pub
lie sentiment than in Tennessee; and that II
is unjust to attempt to throw odium on the
whole State because OF the acts of few reck-
less, bad men, which IL could not prevent,
and for which they are in no wise RESPONSE
BILE, and this, too, for the purpose Of making
political capital 10 serve the ends of sinking
party"
The citizens of Franklin and Richand par
ishes, La, al "A meeting held nj Delhi on the
10Th, resolved not to recognize the kellogg
parish officers unless compelled TO de so by
force. All such persons attempting TO hold
Office are notified that they are obnoxious to
the community and must resign.
The Kansas Legislature has passed bill
authorizing the issue of $4,000 in State
bonds, 10 be sold in the market at not less
than ninety-tive cents on the dollar, the pro-
ceeds to be employed in the purchase Of
county bonds, at the same price, Of certain
counties named ia the bill, being the counties
on the western frontier devastated by the
grasshoppers, and whose inhabitants are UNI
able to provide for themselves.
General Emory ielegraphed to the War De
partment from New Orleans, on the 2lst that
the State police had been reinstated, and that
the stdfu quo was therefore entirely re-estab-
lished. There were no signs of disturbances
in the city.
A conference committee, composed OF rep
resentatives of the Kellogg and McEnery
Governments OF Louisiana, recently made an
endesvor TO arrange for the Joint supervision
and control OF the November election in the
State. Unfortunately, however, they could
not agree AZ to the composition OF the return
ing board, and finally adjourned without ac-
complishing any result.
The total number of persons now ascer-
tanned TO have been killed in the New Or
leans fight on the 14th, foots up fifteen citi-
zens and thirty-fve policemen. The wound
ed include thirty-two citizens and forty-two
policemen.
The Democratic State Convention of Min
nesota, held on the 23d, nominated Hon.
Westcott Wilken, of ST. Paul, for Chief-Jus-
tice of the Supreme Court, and VIM.
Lochren, of Minneapolis, for Associate
Justice. The platform favors re-
turn to gold and silver as the basis of
the currency of the country, and resumption
of specie payments as soon As public interests
will allow; tariff for revenue only, none
for protection; no Government partisanship
with protected monopolies; free press; no
gag laws.
The Missouri Republican State Convention
was held at Jefferson City on the 23d, but adj
journed without making any nominations.
The resolutions adopted are published in an
other column.
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The closing price Of gold in New York. on
the I'D. was 10e SIS
The bank At wellsbOro. Pa. was robbed
on the night Of the I5,h by I'VE men. who
gagged the president Of the bank together
with his family. TAe robbers took from the
safe, which the cashier was compelled to
open. $4,000, mostly in currency. Five
thousand dollars i offered for the arrest Of
the robbers.
The New York Democratic State Conven-
ton. held on the 18th. nominated for Cover
nor. samuel J. Tilden: and for Lieutenant
Governor. William DOr-heimer-the latter a
Libera' Republican. The platform fayors n
speedy resumption Of specie payment and no
steps backward; payment Of the public debt
in coin; Federal taxation for revenue only
Official accountability enforced BY criminal
remedies; corporations chartered by the
State always supervisabIe BY the State in the
interest Of the people; the party in power to
be he'd responsible for all legislation while in
power; the Presidency public trust, not q
private perqui-ite; no third term.
Mis- Edna Dean Proctor has commenced
suit against Francis ID. Moulton for a libel
published in his last statement in reference 10
the Beecher-TiltoR scandal. Damages are
laid 1t $4,000.
Theodore Tilt0n's second statement con-
corning the great Scandal was published on
the 18TH 1t Is very lengthy. but comprises
few new facts. The most important docu-
ment published i letter from Mrs. TiIfon
to her husband. copy OF which she also
sent TO her mother, Mrs Morse. in which her
great crime and suffering are spoken Of in
agonizing terms Mr.. Tilton goes over the
grounds Of defense made in Mr.. Beecher'.
statement. and sdduces proof in evidence Of
the fal-ity Of many Of the assertions contained
therein.
Following is the comparative cotton state
ment for the week ending Sept Is.
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CURRENT NEWS.
WARRINGTON.

IL i stated in " ashington dispatch Of the
nth that the L0uisianA Republicans Al the
capital were not pleased with the terms OF
surrrAdsr. a. Boylan. appointed by Penn A.
Chief o. Police. remains in once, and the in
sur-rnts retzin their arms. with their White
League organization. They regard the ar
ranrement a. compromise. and think
matters are thereby complicated A. 20 the
future.
Washington dispatches Of the l7th state that
three war vessel. had been ordered 10 pro-
eeed 10 New Orleans from hey West az once
and that order. had been issued 10 the troops
al Fortress Monroe 10 hold themselves in
readiness. Upon receipt of intelligence from
Gen Emory At New Orleans that the insur-
gent- had al dispersed. afier surrendering the
State arms and other property, these orders
were all cOuntermanded.
The September returns Of the Department
Of Agriculture Indicate an average condition
OF the wheat crop OF IS against IS in Septem-
Der. 1873. The acr5-ze Of the crop i seven
per cent. greater than last year, which would
bring the aggregate yield to nearly an aver
age on last years acreage.
The President has ordered sn extension Of
the Civii-service rules 20 the Federal Offices
in Boston and adjacent districts
The Comptroller Of the Currency having
recently A-eertained. through the reports Of
examiners Of national banks. that certain na-
tionAl banks are in the habit Of draw ing drafts
on their correspondents in New York At 60or
% days after date. acceptance waived. has
advised these institutions that such issues are
in violation OF section . Of the National
Bank act, which prohibits issue OF post
notes such transactions subject n na-
tiOnAl bank 10 forfeiture Of it, char
ter under section ffty-three Of the
National Bank act. and It Is the intention OF
the Comptroller to commence proceedings, II
necessary. TO prevent such practice. Other
national banks are in the habit Of furnishing
their depositOrs with checks. drawn one day
afer date, instead Of on demand, for the pu r
pose OF eyading the Internal Revenue law
requiring two cent stamp to be affixed TO
such cheeks. The Comptroller will ask for
an amendment 10 the act which will prevent
such abuses
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Resolutions Adopted by the Missouri
Republican State Convention.

RESOLVED, l. That we. the Republicans of Mis-
souri, reiterate our abiding faith and confidence
in the principles OF the Republican party, as ex-
pressed in the National Platform of ~ and We
further declare that these principles have receiv-
eel their best exposition in tue great and cardinal
measures OF President Grants administration,
which we heartily indorse
?. We regard all political organizations iound-
ed upon race or nationality as detrimental TO good
government.
B. We denounce the recent attempt OF the Dem
ocratc Legislature TO change the investment OF
the State school fund into consolidated State
bond the interest ON which would have been pay
able at the sole pleasure OF the Legislature, as an
lnsidious attack upon our public school system,
imperillng the advantages given To the school
children of the state by Republican legislation
4. That inasmuch as the long-cOntinued mis-
rule and incompetency OF administration by our
opponents In this State. leading 90 insecurity OF
grafton. the utter prostration OF business ana the
most ruinDus dep ession OF all values OF proper
ty, have at last exhausted the patience OF many
good men AMONG the npposition and driven
Them to the nomination OF ucke;
pledged 10 reform In every department OF the
State government; aud. inasmuch rs We have in
our ranks none who seek for themselves the emp
" honors of Office outside OF the opportunity IL
may give TO advance the peace and tn prosperity
of our people; and, inasmuch as we feel willing
to accept reform from any and all persons VINO
can give 10, therefore we deem Il no tess part Of
prudence than Of patriotism 20 adjourn this con-
yention without nominating Republican candl-
dates
S. That while we deem il proper under exist
ing circumstances 60 refrain from distinct party
nominations for state officers, We are yet Repub-
licans, and we earnestly commend 70 our friends
in every part OF the State To keep up their party
allegiance and party organization, - cherish
with devotion the patriotism OF the past, ana 70
neglect no opportunity for advancing here and
elsewhere that subsection to good government,
that love OF law and order, which give free
dom, security and equality OF right 20 every clti-
zen Of the republic.
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The supreme Court OF Wisconsin has
granted an injunction against al the railroads
q the State, with the exception Of a branch 81
the Milwaukee and -. Paul Railroad between
Milwaukee and Prairie du Chen. which IN.
an oh territorial charter. and hence is not
suolect 20 the clause In the State Constitution
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iSf- ls73
>st receipts for pat week
al z. ;. porrs -..... e. sSISl
Total rv1ripts from seur. J
10 dAse all L. :. g.orix p,03 A. 90
Imports for pact week
frOm al porss- ....... g.21. E.ayg
Total exports from sept I
% dAte from all rorfs lfIsI 70 -si
stock Gov hand AZ al
U. : ports ...-..... i0e S-5 Il l4i
stock nov on hand a. all
INTERIOR towns, less sell
s.9 y :. II Ss'7%s. 49, . = 1ss
stock % American AS0at Tor
6reAt Britain - I-e. Il o.s
BY the burning Of Granite Mil No. 1. at
Fall River. Mass. on the morning OF the 18th.
between thirty and forty lives were lost.
mostly Of female employees Of the mill. The
fire broke out In the : mule ROOM in the
fourth story. only short time afer the
hands had begun work in the morning, and 20
rapidly did the flames spread that the girls
employed on the floor above were almost cut
OF from escape. and number jumped from
the Windows. preferring to meet death in
that manner 70 the more horrible fate Of be-
ing burned alive. The property los i. about
$4,000.
by collision on the Belyidere and Della
ware Railroad. near PhiIlipsburx. y. j.. on
the ri. one passenger was killed and six or
eight other injured.