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B uicide.

YonKvnnE. 8. O.. Mays. Captain
John Christopher, the oommandant of
the Federal troops at this place, com.
mitted suicide at his residence, last
night, about 8 O'Clock, by shooting him
self with a Colts army pistol-the ball
entering the right ear and lodging in the
brain. Death was instantaneous. A
jury of inquest was empaneled by Trial
Justice W. B. Williams, acting as Coro-
ner. at O'Clock this morning, composed
of number OF the Oldest citizens, and
verdict rendered In accordance with
tue above facts. at the inquest, nothing
was ELECTED to show any cause for the
rash act. The deceased was the senior
captain of the 18th Regiment of Infan-
try. He entered the army as q private
soldier in the year 1857, and was the
Private Secretary OF Gen. Albert Sidney
johnson while that officer was engaged
in the Utah expedition. He was ma
tive of Philadelphia, where his remains
will be taken for burial.
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E1-President Johnson is now in Nash
vile, and will remain there few days.
1t ID reported that his movements have
reference to the approaching political
campaign in the Slate. in which he pro.
poses to take part. To reporter he
stated be would not be candidate for
the lower house Of Congress, but does
not disguise the fact that under proper
and fitting circumstances he will be q
candidate for the United States Senate,
and favors an expression ut the polls
from the people on the senatorial ques.
tion. So all hopes Of keeping him in
his own district are mt an end, and a
lively campaign may be expected.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-05-06

THREE CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.
distressing accident occurred about
five miles from Chesterfield Court
House, on the Goth Of April, on the
plantation of Mr.. Peter A. Moore. A
family Of colored people, in the en-.
ployment of Mr.. Moore, consisting of a
man, his wife and four children. reside
on tho farm. In the absence of the mo-
ther with tho youngest child, and of the
fnther. who was at work on the farm,
the house caught on fire and was soon
In ashes. and three Of the children were
burned to death.
HEAVY RAIN.-One of the heaviest
ruins of this season fell in this city yes.
terdny morning. The streets were CON
vertcd for the timo into miniature
rivers, and pedestrians were few and
far between. It roalIy seemed as if the
worry food gates OF the heavens had been
opened, and that we were about TO have
a second .deluge. The river measured
twenty -four. feet two inches ut tho
bridge at 7o'clock yesterday evening,
and was rising at the rate of four inch es
an hour.-Augusta Chronicle AMI Sentinel.
There was drenching rain during
the entire day, on Monday. while the
Charleston hremen were having their
tournament. The Marion won two
prizes and the German one.
Mr.. Edward Bovine, an old citizen of
Cheraw, was found dead in his bed last
Friday morning. Foul play is suspect.
cd. and post mortem examination
talked Of.
Squire VIM. NJ. Martin, of Fairfield,
died on Friday last, of pneumonia.
The continued rains Interfere serious.
ly with pic mic parties.
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a Naples tax collector was recently
arrested and tried for absconding with
$500. 600. and was acquitted upon the
grounds that the money belonged to the
people, and as he was ono of the people
he was part owner of it, and it would be
absurd to punish man for stealing what
belonged to him. When tax collector
10 this country steals suoh an amount he
goes UNPUBLISHED. for the simple reason
that man with $780, 900 in his pock ct
is too much Of q gentleman to be an
noyed aud fettered by legal absurdities
intended for small thieves only.
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Owing to bad crops, tue balance Of
trade has been sadly against France for
tue past year. The payment of the
German war debt was auch financial
undertaking that it extorted from the
whole civilized world as much amaze
ment as praise. Meantime, an effective
army OF over 100000 fighting men has
been withdrawn from productive indus
try. disciplined, equipped aud main
tained upon war footing. Yet ia the
face OF these enormous catgoes. thanks
to system OF finance based upon the
sound principles of political economy,
the Bank of France is already strong
enough to undertake partial redemption.
The five franc notes issued during the
war are already superseded by silver,
and the twenty franc rotes ate now bs-
ing redeemed in gold The bank has
accumulated reserve of 800. 600. 900
francs. in spite of coin payment for
breadstnfis, and doubtless will soon an
nounce its ability to meet ull dcmauds
IN gold and silver.
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Funeral Invitation

The members OF the Lutheran Church,
ana the friends and acquaintAnces Of G. T.
Berg, Esq, are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral Of his YOUNGEST CHILD, at
the Lutheran Church, at II O'Clock, THIS
MORNING.
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Business Notice
Hay! HaY!! Hay!t!

MXN TIE SOU rHERN WAREHOUSE
ssEHsa JMP.ANY has always on hand the
tzasslsa lar est stock OF HAY In Columbia,
comprising b I'll Eastern and Western, which
pf charge tor ,,rayage, and At the very lowest
rAtes.
Our facii los for purchasing and handling
are suua 40 ~ unable Us to compete SUCCESS
fully with any other house, aud parties in
need will d. we'll to give US Gall before
purchasing elsewhere, for ice cannot be un.
dcrson.
rarticnlar attention is called to our stock
OF kastein HAY, which ia the best in the
MARKET, May 3mo
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TIE TwIS RELIc-M -Mormonisra lifted
It's head in the House of representatives
Tor moment yesterday, on the report
OF the Committee on Elections that a
certain Mormon delegate was properly
returned from Utah, but that the com
mittee deemed it right for the House to
investigate whether the gentleman was
q polygamist, and whether, if so, he is
eligible to sit in Congress. This invita-
ton to face the music on 30 important @
point is not relishod, however. Con-
gressmen do not see how they Gun Just
now make much money or much poIiti-
cal capital ont of the Mormons
New York Herald.
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Funeral Inxitaf1nn

The relstives. frienda and acquaintances OF
Col. THOMAS DAVIS and family, are in.
vited to attend his funeral services, TO-DAY.
At o'clock, at Trinity Church.
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No MORE LANDAULETs. The action
OF the House of Representatives, in
Committee of the Whole on Saturday,
III striking ont the item OF Sl,40O for
the care Of horses and $500 for repairs
to carriage and harness belonging to
the Department of Justice. was in etfeot
sharp rebuke 10 the head of that de-
partment for indulging in the luxury Of
a private Iandaulet, purchased at pub
lie expense.
A New York exchange says the pick
pockets have been driving a lively busi-
ness in the city cars, aud on nearly all
tie lines, within the twenty -four hours
past. Money, watches and other "un.
considerable tri6es," have been scooped
up with neatness that shows the prac-
ticed hand. Several arrests have been
made, most Of whom hnve been identi-
fed 6 ) old offenders.
The Government botaniet who is sur.
veying in Australia, mentions, in M Of
ficial despatch, fig tree which in size
far surpasses the far-famed trees in the
| Yosemite country. This tree. three feet
from the ground, measures $50 feet in
circumference, and ct 6lty-6ye feet
where it sends forth giant branches
the trunk measures eighty feet round.
Mrs. Van Colt says that at one of her
prayer meetings negIo prayed: 20.
Lord! send dy augel to pin de wings on
Sister Bancot's heels, dat she may fly
troo de world preachin' de eberlastin' ,
Gospel" And one added: "Lord! Give
wings on her shoulders. too, or the
preaohing will not have effect, for she'll
fly upside down"
The money to build the new Globe
Theatre in Boston will be raised by sell
ing tickets for eighteen years. These
VIII be 81, zoo each, will be- good for one
seat at each performance, and the er
Can transfer his privilege transientIy or
permanently.
The newest drapery of lace for the
waists Of dresses lorms regular bib
like those worn by infants. 1t consists
OF square made OF ruill-s of Vaieucien-
nes lace. aud high ruff passing around
tue neck. 1t has the pretty effect Of a
Pompadour neck.
"Why," asked governess Of her lit.
tie charge, do we pray God to give us
our daily bread? Why don't we ask for
four days. or five days. or week?"
eve want it fresh" replied the inge-
nuous child.
Ii cremation should be universally
adopted. we don't know what the under.
takers would do with their supply of
patent burial cases, uuless they use
them for putting up fresh fruit and
vegetables, Instead of air-tight cane.
A London advertisement runs tn us:
"a country priest will cay mass once q
week for any one who will regularly
send him the Times newspaper, second
hand, on tho dny of its publication"
Spring, the smiling maiden, who
goes abont clad in airy floating drape-
rtes. has Mr.. Quilp's earnest sym pathies.
She can have set Of tunnels by calling
at auy charitable washerwoman's.
4 definition for Sir Henry Thompson
-Cremation: IA consume-ation de-
voutly to be wished"
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Lecture.

Lecture.
PEV. W. Fl. MGLBURN will LECTURE in
~ Parker Hall. on W WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
May 6. on WHAT A BLIND MAN SAW I'M
ENiLAND." Admission so cents; Children
aud Schools half plice. NAV 93
as- Tickets can be obtained at LyBrand'e.
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Independent Fire Co

C'n,,..n, Uu tnoIr return from ChAi leatOn.
BY order: SQUIER,
MayG1 Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

WHY then does he SO denOunce
the administration? Is it because
of the salary grab? If so, that bill
has been repealed, with the excep-
ton of that part of it increasing the
Presidents salary to fifty thousand
dollars per annum. Was not the
United States, numbering thirteen
States, with a population of five
millions, able to pay its President
SOS, 900, one hundred years ago!
Yes. Then cannot the United
States Of to-day, numbering thirty
eight States, with q population OF
forty million, afford to payl fresi-
dent $50, 900? Certainly.
Why then do you censure tne
government? Is it because the
President vetoed the initiation bill?
If so. read carefully Grants veto
and it will convince you
mat he did nothing but his duty.
I cannot accept Mr.. Wright's in
vitation, as he can exonerate him
self only through the press. But I
should be happy to meet him in our
Council Hall at any regular meet
ing, which are held Tuesday eve
ming of each week.
Hoping the gentleman will not
take offence at any remarks l have
made, l remain, Professor, most re-
s%pectfully,
Your obedient servant,
FRANK BECHTEL.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
Observations Of an Ohio Farmer il
Washington and Burt Counties.

Observations of an Ohio Farmer in
Washington and Burt Counties.
EDITOR BEE:
1 have lately been through most
parts of Washington and Burt coun-
ties, and my observations lead me
to conclude that both farming and
fruit-raising are bound to be a sue
cess in Northern Nebraska.
Crops of every kind look promis-
ing. Small grain is already about
sure to be very abundant. The ear
ly varieties of wheat are heading
out this week, and oats and barley
are forward and promise well. The
early planted corn looks very en-
c~ouraging, but many farmers plant
too late. l even saw n man plOw-
ing for corn this week. Such far
mers better be in bed. As a rule,
this late planting never pays; corn
should be planted i'm Nebraska not
later than the first week in May,
and be thoroughly worked and
made clean before the 5th of June,
at which time, almost invariably,
according to my recollection, there
is plenty of rain in this State. 1t is
my belief, from much observation,
that corn will bear very early plant
ing in Nebraska. When so planted
and promptly worked, while the
ground is dry, a it usually is up to
June LIST, there will be a fine crop.
FRUIT.
1 think the fruit question will
soon be settled in northern Nebras-
ka. In the n~eighbOrhOod of Fort
Calhoun, i'm Washington county, l
saw all kinds of trees-apple,
pear, cherry, peach and plum,
looking a. healthy and thrifty as l
ever saw i'm Ohio; and these trees
are loaded with fruit. Also small
fruit of every kind-grapes, rasp-
berries, gooseberries, Strawberries,
ETC., are vigorous and well grown.
In Burt county 1 saw a peach
orchard of about so young trees full
of peaches. The crop will probably
amount to 10 bushels. All these
orchards are unprotected by timber
wind-brakes. The peach orchard is
on the north slope of a hill.
/ am informed that from these
localities i'm part, sent last year a
a load Of apples to Boston,
which drew a god medal, in
scribed as follows: "Nebraska
State Horticultural Society, best
Collection Apples, Quarter Centen-
nidl, 1873"
The progress of improvement in
these counties is astonishing.
Everywhere, great belts of black
earth-the new breaking-cOntrast
with the dark green of the rich
rolling prairies.
The old settlers seem well salts
fled, and multitudes of new ones
are coming.
WAITER CRAIG
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
THE WORST GOVERNMENT.
Bschtel Replies to Wright's Article
Wherein Wright Writes to Make HIM
self Right.
WATERLOO, June 10.

Julie ~.
EDITOR BEE:
In Mondays issue of the BEE
there appeared an article from the
pen of Prof. w. Wright, wherein
that gentleman tried very hard to
vindicate himself of the charge pre-
ferred against him by your humble
servant, in ,our issue of the 5th
inst, in which he was charged with
denouucing the American Govern
ment as "The Worst Government
that the Sun of Heaven ever hone
upon"
1 am very sorry indeed that l so
misconstrued the meaning of Mr.,
Wright's remarks as to make it ap-
near i'm so unfavorable a light in the
ewes of the people. / am equally
sorry that he chose such an impo-
Iitlcal course to clear himself of
blame. He says "the American
Government, as conducted to-day,
exhibits the worst picture OF self
government that the sun Of heaven
ever shone upon," all of which !
must contradict. ! most respectful,
" refer the Professor to the repeated
attempts Of self-government by the
French people during the past cen.
fury.
L will not ask him to look at the
Spanish governments; neither will
/ insist upon his examining very
closely into the affairs of the Next
can nation of to-day. But would
be pleased to have the gentleman
inform me, when in the annals OF
American history, has the Govern
ment of the United States been in a
more prosperous condition that the
present timep When, since WASH
inQton was first inaugurated Rresi-
dent Of the United States has cor
ruption In the ruling party been ex-
posed to such q vast extent as has
been done during the past five years?
To 10th of these queries, l think he
viii respond, never.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

SOAPS
Powell & Co., Soap monufacturenL
Sapo Publico, 6 LOO S-4; Savon
Republic, do, Chemical Olive, s to
6 I-2; Palm, SOS Ia; German Mot
led, 6 l-4a6 l-2.
ART GOODS AND UPH0LsTERER's
STOCK.
BENJAMIN B. Jones, Decorative Up
holsterer and dealer in fine art goods,
27O FaInham Street, furnishes the
following quotations: r.
FRAME NoULDNos.
Oil walnut ~mouldings, n inch,
per foot, Sc; 2inch l0c; 8 inch 16c;
polished walnut, l inch &c; 2 inch
15c;. 3 inch 2lc. Berlin gilt, l inch
6@15c; 2 inch 2@3Oc; 8 inch 100
45c; imitation rosewood and gilt, l
iuch 5@1Oc; 2 inch 10000; 8 inch
5@3Oc
WINDOW SHADES.
Plain bands. 6 feet. all c0lOrs, per
pair, l so; ornamental bands, 2 0O9
4 90; each additional foot, 75c per
pair.
Reps.
Union md all wool terry, pen yard
1 5O@S %; Imperial, plain and stri-
ped, 2 Seas 90.
DANA6K6.
Union per yard, 1 so; all wool,
2 00a3 90.
MATTRESSES.
Husk, 4-4x6-2, 4 6a5 90; straw,
8 OOa4 90; Excelsior. 3 60s4 80.
LUMBER.
RETAIL LIST.
Subject to change o fmarket without notice.
WIN. NJ. FOSTER,
On u. P. R. R. track bet. Farnham and Doug
GEO A. HOAGLAND.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
-1U THE
NERVOUS 4 %DEBILITATED
OF BOTH SEXES.
10 CHARGE Hol ADVICE AND Con-
sULfATI0N.

DR J.. b. DYOTT, graduate of
Jefferson Medical College, Philadel-
phia, author of several valuable
works, can be consulted on all dis,
eases of the Sexual and Urinary or
gans, (Which he has made an es-
pecial study,) either in male or fe-
male, no matter from what cause
originating, or how long standing.
A practice of 80 years enables him
to treat diseases with success. Cures
guaranteed. Charges reasonable.
Those at a distance can forward let
tiers describing symptoms and en-
closing stamp to prepay postage.
~Send for the Guide to Health.
Price loo.
j. B. DYO777, N. d.
Physicion and Surgeon, 104 Duane
street, n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
OBSTACLESto MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from
the edects of Errors and Abuses In early life
Isnhood Restored. Impedinents to Marriage
Removed. New method of treatment. New
and rem rkable remedies. Book. and Circulars
sent free. in sealed envelopes. Address, HOW
ARD ASSOCIATIONS, No. 2 south Ninth ST.
rhiiaaelphia. h,-sn Institution having anisn
GenI kiNs. 3f5a&vsns
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

CORRECTIONS.
1. At U. P. Transfer with Union PeciAe
Railroad for Omaha
2. At Council EiuG, With Kansas City, St.
Joe and Council Bluff Railroad for st. Louis
and al points south.
8. At Missouri Valley With the Chicago and
Northwestern railway for Chicago and all
points east
4 At Sioux City With Sioux City and st.
Paul. Illinois Central and Datots Southern
rsiiroads. steamers for Upper Missouri River,
during navigation, and with staSes for all
points in the Northwest.
"s. At Blaiy with Omaha and Northwestern
r,ilroad tos Omaha and Southern Nebraska-
6. At Frsmont, Nebrasks, with the Union
Pseaac raiiroad Tor al points west and the
Pacific coast
=. At Wisuer With stages for Norfolk and all
points in Northern Nebraska
- Tickets for sale in Chicago and North
western Railway o@ces.
ArBe sure your tickets read via $. car.
L. BURNETT, sup't.
+. G. HILLS, Gen. Ticket A&'t. jes:7m
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

GENERAL COMMISSION.
j. G. ROSENFELD gives us the
following quotations this day:
Butter, dull, 12@12li in tubs; Eggs
in demand at lie per doz.; Live
Chickens at 3 90 per doz.; Strawber-
ries in demand at soc per box ;
Gooseberries, 8 90 per bu.; Cherries,
SOC per box; Oranges, 900, and
Lemons, IA 90 per box.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

The Southern Hotel is first-elsss In all Its
appoiptmeuts. Its tables are at all times sup
piled in the greatest abundance, with all the
deiicacies the markets afford, Its clerks and
employees are all polite and attentive to the
wants of the gu sis Of the hotel, There Is an
improved eleya OF leading from the frst hoor
to the upper one. Railroad and steamboat
icket Off ces, news stand. and western Anion
telegraph OH e In the kotunda Of hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
ALL ABOUT THE WATER WORK

ALL ABOUT THE WATER WORKS
The central city Of the West
Quite proud Of late has grown,
Ard feels IL can no longer wait
A COOL sized pond to own.
The greatest cities OF the world
Who wish to cut q swell,
At once erect q reservoir
Upon their highest hill.
We read in the days Of Noah
That water wo.k Ks were tried;
The trouble was they had no sewers,
And SO the peopl- died.
LIT us then remember
II water works we try,
To put in sew ers good and strong,
And make our sire cts quite dry
Aud when the thing is one
Well celebrate at once,
Then everybody in the town
Will boy their hats Of Bunce.
For all new styles that I Ow are out,
Some fifty kinds or more,
You'll find them cheap at Runce's
Famous New York store.
TIL Oh ,mpion Hitter of the West, 80 Doug
asStIeset- mch26u
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
APPLETON'S
a merican
CYCl,OPAEDIA
New Revised Edition.

,..,-,x axr;tten BY the ablest writer's on
Lnns Ssact Printed from new type,
eve, sfrsied with Several Thousand
anah Engravings and Maps.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

OFFICE OMAHA DAILY BEE,
June IL, 1874.
Money matters continue easy,
with plenty of money in the banks,
which is readily loaned on good pa
per.
The pleasant weather to-day had
a stimulating effect on trade, and
naturally caused an increase in de-
posts. Gold and securities remain
quiet.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
quotes:
Land Grants
Land Warrants, (160 ~acres)... lS5.W
Agricultural College Scrip,
(16O acres)--......--..:.-"- lS5.W
State, County and City War
30
GOld-buying, 1O9i; selling, IlO3
Business at the wholesale houses
improved very materially to-day,
staple dry goods and groceries being
in brisk demand. Collections on
country merchants are made with
out difficulty, and a general feeling
of security obtains in all lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

Nos. 1915 II IS 10 %
Per bundle Is per cent discoun
STEELE & JOHNSON $3.50 14TH 81.
CLARK 4 FRENCH COR. FARNHAM AND
18th ST.
PUNDT, MEYER q RAAPKk, ZIz fARN.
HvM sr.-wH0LEsALE nRAhE1a.
MORGAN 4 GALLAGHER, za Farm
ham st.
WHITNEY, BAUsERAAN D CO., vi
Douglas St ii-5R
J. J.. BROWN 4 Bro, Cor. 18th and
Douglas Streets.
SUGARS.
Granulated pr lIN
Powdered DO !I91ILo
Crushed do ....--..~.-.-.....s-.-.-.111tfuD
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

WSTIS6aOCSk fAIENI AK pkAAh ~
Millsr's Patent Safety Platform and Coupler.
9 Fast Express Trains Leave Daily,
Gnnecting as follows:
AT DES MONIES with the Des Moines Valley
Railroad, tor OskAloosa, Otiumwa, keokuk
AT GKINNELL with the Central Railroad Of
Iowa, for all points north TO ST. Paul.
Al WEST LIBERTY with the Burlington,
Cedar Rapids 4 Minnesota Railroad, for
Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Dubuque 4 81.
Paul, AT WILTON JUNCTION with the
South-W estern branch, for Muscstine,
Washington and all points south
AT DAVENPORT with the Davenport 4 St.
Paul Railroad for points north.
AT ROCK SLAM with the Western Union
Railroad for Freeport, Beloit, Racine, Mil
wsukee and all points in northern l linois
and Wisconsin.
AT ROCK ISLAND with the Rockford, Rock
island and st. Louis Railroad for ST. Louis
AT ROCK ISLAND with the Peoria 4 Rock
Island Railroad for Peoria anu points east.
AT BUREAU JUNG, with brsueh, ior Hen
ry, LAcere, Chillicothe aud Peoria.
AT LA SALE with the Illinois Central Rail-
road for points mort, h and south.
AT CHICAGO with al lines East, North aud
south.
THROUGH TICKETS to all Eastern cities,
via this line, can be procured, and any inior-
nation obtained, concerning points. At the
ticket Office of the COMPANY, l2S arnham ST,
Omaha, and also at the principal ticket offices
along the line OF the U. z. r y.
Baggage Checked Through To all
Principal Eastern POINTS.
A. M. SMITH, IL. RIDDLE,
Genl Pass'r Ag't, Genl Supt
Chicago. Chicago.
]. H. LACEY, SIS STEVENS,
Ticket Agent, Genl Western Agt
a1stf Omaha Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13

CALHOUN MILLS FLOUR.
Wholesale depot 54S 14th Street.
Half barrel 2 90
Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-13
OMAHA MARKETS.
Carefully Corrected Daily
DRY GOODS.
PRINTS

]. j.. BROWN & BRO, Cor. 14th and
Douglas Streets.