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Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
ALL ABOUT THE WATER WORKS

ALL HI w ATER OHA
Tn central city of the West
Quite proud of late has grown,
Aud feels 1t can no longer wait
A cool sized pond to own.
III greatest cities of the world
Who wish to cut q swell,
At once erect a reservoir
Upon their highest hill.
We read in the days of Noah
That water wo ks were tried;
The trouble was T. ey had no sewers,
And SO the people died.
Let us then remember
IL water works we try,
To put in sew Ell good and strong,
And make our streets quite dry.
And when the thing is done
Well celebrate at once
Then everybody in the town
Will buy their hats of Bunce.
For all new styles that row are out,
Some ffty kinds OF nore,
You'll and them cheap at Runce's
Famous New York store.
The Champion Halter Of the West, Is, Doug
aSStreet. mch26tf
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12

POULTRY.
Supply limited with demand active
as follows: Chickend, dressed. II;
turkeys, l4al5c; geese, 1Oc; ducks
10c.
"A. Hubermann, 510-512 18th
street wholesale dealers. Quo
tations: mink, No. /, l 25s1 so
eoons, 45c; muskrat, lac for fall and
2lc for spring; skunk, prime black,
l sOc do. striped, Is to SOC ;otter, No.
l, 5 90 to 6 so; do. No. 2, 4 90; fish,
er, in good order, 0 90; wolf, large
mountain No. J.. Is; do. No. 2, l so;
do. small, so to 80; beaver, we'll fur
Ted and cleaned, l 90 to l % per ID
martin, from 2 so to 4 90, according
to color; fox. silver gray, 10 90 to
rs 90; do. cross, 8 90; do. red, 1 so;
deer skin, hair red and short, Csc per
b.
Cooke & Ballou furnish the follow
ing quotations, for butchers stock,
native steers, 4a4 1-2; Texas steers,
SiaSa; hogs. unsettled, prime, AZ
4 IL sheep, firm and active at 4
12a5 CO.,
Dressed beef, 6 1-2c; dressed pork,
lie; dressed mutton, 8 1-2c; 8. G. hams
CSC; shoulders, 7 1-2; breakfast bacon.
lOc; clear sides, lOc; lard. firm at SC.
Powell & Co., Soap manufacturers.
Sapo Publico, 6 1906 81; Savon
Republic, do, Chemical Olive, 6 to
6 l-2; Palm, 5951-4; German Mot
led, 6 1-4a6 l-2.
ART GOODS AND UPHoLsTERER's
Benjamin B. Jones, Decorative Up
holsterer and dealer in fine art goods,
27O Farnham Street, furnishes the
following quotations:
FRAME MOULDINGS.
Oil walnut mouldings, one inch,
Per foot, &c; 2inch 1Oc; 3 inch 15c;
polished walnut, l inch &c; 2 inch
15c; 8 inch 2lc. Berlin gilt, 1 inch
6@15c; 2 inch 1890; 8 inch 1S@
45c; imitation rosewood and gilt, l
iuch 5@10c; 2 inch 10000; 8 inch
10000.
WINDOW SHADES.
Plain bands. 6 feet. all colors, per
pair, l so; ornamental bands, 2 00@
4 90; each additional foot, 75c per
pair.
Union ind all wool terry, per yard
l 50@3 10; Imperial, plain and stri-
ped, 2 5OaS 90.
DAMASKS.
Union per yard, l so; all wool,
2 00a3 90.
MATTRESSES.
Husk, 4-4x6-2, 4 O0a5 90; straw,
3 00a4 90: Excelsior. 8 5Oa4 so.
All of the above quotations are on
basis of ordinary thirty day
transactions.
Parties who buy for ca,h, or any
first-class buyers, can always
,ecure reasonable concessions on large
orders for short tina paper.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
BAKING POWDER.
Manufactured by the Imperial Bak-
Powder Co., Omaha, Neb.
CIGARS.
A. E. SIMPSON, Manufacturer, $50
18th Street.

CALHOUN MILLS FLOUR.
Wholesale depot 54S 18th Street.
Half barrel 2 90
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
CHICAGO& NORTHWES'N
RAILWAY.
The Popular Route from
Q M A H A
TO
Chicago and the East /!
AND THE

Only Direct Route
TcWaterloO, Fort D0dGe, DuAuque,La
Crosse, Prairie Du Chien. winOaa,
st. Paul, Duluth, Jane.ville, ksno.
sha, Green nav Racine. stevens
Point. WatertOwn, Oshke sh, fon
1t Being the Shortest and Fist Com 0leted Line
Between
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
HOTELS \ D RESTAURANTS.
GRAND CENTRAL
HOTEL.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA
The largest and best hotel between Chicago
ind San Francisco.
Opened new September 30th, 1878.
$40 If GEO. THkALL. Proprietor.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12

All Passenger Trains are equipped with the
WESTINGHOUSE PATENT AIR BRAKES and
Aillsr's Patent Safety Platform and Coupler.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
%SNilsyces
.KGeaSaM
rz IL ;ilrsX!w&AxNe
g g SSSsAeNetS

Or sugar-Coa.ed, Concentrated,
Root and Herbal Juice, Anti
GIANT" CACEARTlC. or Multum
In Parvo Physic.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12

POULTRY. 4
Supply limited with demand active
as follows: Chickend, dressed. -;
turkeys, 14al5c; geese, lOc; dncks
loo.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12

We guarantee cur brand OF Strictly Pure
White cad to be free from impurities, and
will pay $50 in gold for every ounce Of adul
l~sIa.ion found in this package.
gmr73m J. SCH00NMAKER 4 SON
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-12
Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific r. r.
THE GRAND CENTRAL ROUTE FROM
OMAHA TO CHICAGO
AND THE EAST,

Via Dies MOines. Davenport and Rock Island.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

In order to satisfy the inquiries Of a
number Of our readers in regard to the
recent robbery of the safe and Office of the
District Attorney, at Washington, and the
charges made against certain former citi-
zrns Of Delaware in connection with it, we
publish, on our first page this week, the
full account as it appeared in the New
York Sun.
Common charity requires that the read.
err should bear in mind the character o
the journal from which the article is taken
paper which always presents such thing,
in the very strongest light possible, allow
ing them to lose no coloring while passing G
through its hands.
We do not pretend to verify or to deny
the charges made against Mr.. Harrington
The matter is undergoing investigation ant
We may hope the truth will soon be known
Whether innocent or guilty Mr.. H., il
eertainly in very bad company.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
Political Notes.

In Pennsylvania, the State offices to be
filled by election this Fall are Lieutenant
Governor, Auditor General, Secretary Of
Internal Affairs, and two Judges of Su-
preme Court.
Andy johnson is canvassing Tennessee.
He is a candidate for the u S. Senate, in
place of Brownlow, and it would not be
surprising if be should accomplish his
p int. That we're a consummation most
dsvoutly to be wished
The Ohio Democratic State Central
Committee has decided to hold State
Convention in Columbus, on the 18th Of
July. The indications are that the infu-
ence Of the Convention will be used against
the adoption Of the new Constitution.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says Senator
Thurman doesn't own the Democratic par
ty. whereupon the Wilmington CONNER
ciol remarks that she might not be very
rich if he did" That may be true, but at
the old price for darkcys the owner of the
Republican party would be pretty we'll off.
The Pennsylvania Legislature, just ad-
journed, is the last elected under the old
Constitution. The new Legislature will
consist of fifty Senators and two hundred
Representatives. 1t will not meet consti-
tutionally until January, 1876, though it
will probably be called by the Governor
next year for short session.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

DISSATISFIED. Great dissatisfaction is
said to exist among the friends of Mr..
Hukill in regard to the result oflast Satur-
days election. Mr.. Hukill though not
the oldest man, was the oldest candidate
and having always been an earnest worker
in his party was fairly entitled to the
nomination, and his friends charge that
he was cheated out Of the nomination by
the use Of fraudulent means. Of this we
think there can scarcely be any doubt. A
gentleman from Wilmington remarked to
Us few days ago that he heard negro
walking OH the street boldly declare that
he had voted five times. This is but enc
instance, doubtless. Of hundreds. An
other cause Of dissatisfaction is the want
of liberality shown by the people Of the city
toward the country people iu the selection
Of candidates.
The Gazette intimates that the friends
of Mr.. Hukill will run him as an inde-
pendent candidate. We have heard ru-
mors Of this kind bat supposed it was
merely the ebullition of momentary pas
sion to be frightened away at the crack of
the party lash. Mr.. Hukills card plainly
indicates a sense of the wrong under
which it is evident be is suffering. For
the benefit of such of our readers as may
not have seen it in the Wilmington Dahl
les, We print it in another column.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

THE New U. S. SENATOR FROM Con-
NEcTIcUT. Hon. WIN. w. Eaton, just
elected to the u s. Senate by the Dem
ocratic Legislature of Connecticut, to sue
ceed Senator Buckingham, (Rep. though
probably not very well known to the coun-
try at large, is gentleman of consider
able ability aud will doubtless make a
bright mark in his new sphere of action.
Though native Of Connecticut he spent
several years of his earlier life in South
Carolina and being "straight-out" Dem
ocrat he became thoroughly imbued with
the State Rights doctrine Of John G. CAL
houu.
Returning to his native State he engag-
ed in the practice of law, and taking an
active part in politics he soon became a
prominent and influential leader in his
party, being elected several times to tho
Legislature. He was bitterly opposed to
the war of emancipation and made many
and strong speeches in opposition to it.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
ODESSA, DEL. May 10,

TO the People Of NeO Castle county:
In answer to the query that | imagine
exists in many minds at this time, why |
did not publish a card, Monday, | wish
to say that | deferred it until l got the
full returns of the election, as | would
like to know before | tender my constitu-
ents thanks, what it is for, and how much
there is of it. l would say, however,
that l think with the same diligence exer-
cised by the newspaper reporters, in pub
fishing that which they considered favor
able to other candidates, and which
know to be unfavorable and absolutely
false against me, they would at least have
been able to have given the public my
full and correct vote in Mondays paper.
But instead of that they entirely omit
East ST. Georges which gave me Ill,
East Red Lion, and East Brandy wine. be-
sides making a mistake in South Appo-
quiuimink, giving me 27 instead of 9s
votes. And while l have no favors to
ask or expect, they will certainly do me
the juitice to make the correction, to- day,
after which will as heretofore publish a
card suitable to the occasion. And in
regard to myself, while have not vie.
tory to be proud of have a vote, both
at home and abroad, with record Of
four years dilligent electioneering, free
from fraud, intrigue. or falsehood, and q
clear conscience. feeling I have done my
duty to myself, and no wrong to othel
candidates, and which l am sure no de.
cent man need be ashamed Of l fine
myself this morning in quiet state o.
mind, with regular pulse, steady nerve
good appetite. more friends and less
money than at any other time in my life
with sufficient will and ability to make
an honest living in free country, indie
pendent of politics. W. A. HUKILL.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

The STATE SENTINEL welcome to
our exchange list the first number Of this
journal just started at Dover in the inter-
est of the Republican party under the
editorial management Of VIM. Sharp. Esq.
1t is seven eolamn paper neatly printed
and we'll filed with literature, news, do
nestle and foreign, and good supply Of
politics. Among other matter it contains
the full text Eve presume) Of the speech
Of Hon. Jas. r. Lofand on the Centen-
uial appropriation bill, which will be read
with considerable interest as the maiden
speech of Mr. Loaand in Congress.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

DISASTER IN MASSACHUSETTS One
Hundred and Fifty Lives Lost On Sat-
urday morning last the manufacturing vii
lagos of Williamsburg. Haydenville, Leeds
and Florence. Massachusetts, situated on
Mill river. tributary of the Connecticut,
were suddenly overwhelmed by deluge
caused by the breaking of reservoir above
Williamsburg. The torrent swept down
upon factories, mills and tenement houses,
taking the thousands Of men. women and
children unawares, sweeping away or over
turning buildings. and carrying down hun
drsds of people many of whom were lost.
The latest estimate of the loss of life places
it at over one hundred and fifty persons.
the bodies Of many of whom have been re-
covered. The loss Of property is estimat-
ed at over 81. 900. 900.
The Goshen Reservoir, which gave way.
covered $50 acres Of ground at an average
depth of 80 feet. 1t was constructed
about IL years ago, and thoroughly re-
paired last year, and was supposed to be
"tolerably well secure" though knocn TO
be leaky.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
Registers Order.
REGISTERS OFFICE.

REGISTERS OFFICE.
New Castle County, April 9Th, 1874.
T Upon the application of ROBERT G. FRAlM,
~ Executor of SAMUEL SEGARS, late of St.
Georges Hundred in said County, deceased, it is
ordered and directed by the Register that the
Executor aforesaid, give notice OF the granting
of Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of
the deceased, with the date of granting thereof
by causing advertisements to be posted within
forty days from the date of such letters in six of
the most public places of the County of New Cas-
tie, requiring all persons having demands against
the Estate TO present the same, or abide by an
Act of Assembly in snch case made and provid-
ed. And also cause The same TO be inserted with
in the same period in the MIDDLETowN TRANS
CRIPT, a newspaper published in Middletown, and
to be continued therein Two months.
Given under the hand and Seal Of Of
r. fee Of the Register aforesaid, at New
Castle, in New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above written.
B. GIBBS, Register.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

The Mayor of New Orleans has written
to gentleman in Washington, that, un-
less the resources for the relief of the suf-
ferers in the flooded districts be increased
in some way to million Of dollars. thou
sands must perish Of famine. Even that
sum will only suffice to keep the people
alive until the feod subsidies and the over
flooded lands are again tillable.
Jefferson Davis, when last heard frer,
had attended recent examination Of de'
and dumb children in London. and Ea
Granville introduced him as '.distin.
guishsd stranger who wished to inform
himself Of the method Of education.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

The Seaford Citizen makes this reply to
q unfair and very unjust boast Of one Of
Tie Wilmington papers,.
Tho Deiawye friLune seems to think
that the Wilmington papers are ahead II
the coustry press IN the matter offurnish-
inp State news.
We don't But the papers Of Whining
ton arc ahead of those Of other cities for
cIspying items from the country papers
Hithoui giving them any credit.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
Tnn Arkansas MuppLn-Exrr Bnoo,

THB Arkansas MUDDLE-ExIr BROOKS.
AT last. after having allowed the dis
graceful riot iu Arkansas to disturb the
peace and business of that State. and to
scandalize the American people for some
four weeks, President Grant rendered
his decision last week in favor of Baxter
as Governor Of Arkansas Brooks there.
upon dishanded bis forces. vacated th.
State House and took his departure fol
parts unknown and Peace once more reign
ia Ksnsaw. p
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
For The Transcript.
TOWNSEND. MAY 2orH. 1874.

TOWNSEND, MAY 20rH, 1874.
Mn. EDrToR " our correspondent from New
Castle, last week, made an error desire TO cor
rect. He says congratulated J. G. Townsend
on his success in securing his license to sell liquor
If your correspondent had heard what | said to
j. q. 7. he would not have thought it sounded
much like eongratulation; but rather like ear
nest work against whskey in the future.
Yours respectfully,
G. W. PRETTYMAN.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
IN MEM0RIAM.
car rvKsrlDp THERE SHALL BIZ LIGHT. y

Mrs. Sarah g. N. Merritt fell asleep in Jesus
at twenty minutes of two o'clock P. NJ, Wednes-
day, May 18th, 1874. Beloved and cherished
By all who knew her gentle and lovely charac-
ter, but in the sacredness Of her home circle was
she truly known. Untiring and selfsacriicing
In every relation of life. Trials were borne with
perfect meekness and patience. For many years
q devoted christian and member of church,
always attentive to the house of God as long as
strength permitted her bright example of faith
and meekness will long be cherished by those
who loved her. She grew in grace as years
passed by. oh, rare and lovely spirit too pure
for earth With what love and patience she
watched over and ministered to her beloved
husband during his long illness, faithful in the
discharge of every duty. Long an invalid her
self, her unexampled fortitude under suffering
and total forgetfulness of self and patient endur-
ance calmly relying upon God, is seldom to be
met with.
Faithful unto death. Her mind was clear and
bright till she fell asleep, trusting alone in her
Heavenly Father. No fear Of the dread hereafter
disturbed her dying moments. Her lest words
were ~ am Fastening to that bourne from
whence no traveller returns, and | trust my
Saviour will receive me-" No sigh or groan,
she quietly fell asleep, calmly as the setting sun.
''Rest spirit free,
In the green pastures of the Heavenly shore,
Where sin and sorrow can approach no more,
With all the flock by the loved Shepherd fed,
Beside the streams of life eternal led,
Forever with thy God and Saviour blest,
Rest, sweetly rest"
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

Madame Ristori. while in Paris. on her
way to South America, closed an engage
ment With an American manager for q
series Of fifty representations in the United
States, 10 begin next March.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

DERSONAL.--Ifth the gentlemen who called at
L my store on Tuesday afternoon, May IL, ac-
companied by little dog, will call again he will
confer favor, as have business of Importance
with him. s. NJ. REYNOLDS.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
SATTRD4Y. JUNE 9Th,

at ! O'Clock, p. NJ. for the purpose of desiguat-
ing the time for holding the Nomination Elec-
lion for sheriff and Coroner, appointing the
judges TO hold the same, and organizing for the
ensuing Campaign. Believing that time is only
demonstrating that adherence to the cardinal
principles of the Democi attic faith is necessary to
the successful operation OF constitutional govern
ment we cordially invite all who are in favor Of
Local Self-Government, of the maintenance Of
the limitations imposed upon the power of Con-
gress and the Executive by the Federal Constitu-
ton, Of ii sound currency, and economical ad-
ministration of the State and National Govern
ments, and who desire to prevent and avert in
our own State the deplorabe consequences that
have followed Radical ascendency in the pros
trate States of the South to meet with us and
aid us by their presence and counsels.
BY order of the Executive Committee.
GEORGE GRAY, Chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate of
the deceased must present the same duly atiested
to the Executor on or before April 9Th, 1875, or
abide the Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided. R. G. FRAIM, ExEoUToR.
ADDREss--70o French Street, Wilmington, Del.
Apr llth-2mos
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
NOTICE OF PAYMENTS

A N instalment of 81 per share on the sub
IA scriptioR 10 the Peninsular Agricultural and
Pathological Association, will be due and paya-
BILE to q. Reynolds, Treasurer, on or before the
18th of May, 1874. WIN. R. COCHRAN,
Chairman of Executive Committee.
Middletown, Del, May I'd, 1874.
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
Rcoistcr' s Orders.
Registers Order.

REGISTERS OFFICE,
New Castle County, May 4th, 1874.
r Upon the application of Manlove D.. Wilson,
" Administrator of Mark D. Wilson, late OF
Appoqninimink Hundred in said County, dec d,
ii is ordered and directed by the Register that
the Administrator aforesaid, give notice of the
granting of Letters of Administration upon the
Estate of the deceased with the date of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements TO be posted,
within forty days from the date Of such Letters,
in six of the most public places of the County of
New Castle requiring all persons having demands
against the Estate, to present the same, or abide
by an Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided And also cause the same to be insert
ed, within the same period, in the MlDDLErowS
TRANscRIpT a newspaper published in Middletown
and to be continued therein two months.
f5HsN Given under the hand and Seal of Office
Ga$Hof the Register aforesaid at New Castle
in New Castle County aforesaid, the day and
year above written. B. GIBBS, Register
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23

N0TlCE.-All persons having claims against
the Estate of the deceased must present the same,
duly attested, to the Administrator on or before
May 4th, 1875, or abide an Aci Of Assembly in
such case made and provided.
MANLOVE d. WILSON,
Administrator.
ADDREss-Middletown, Del. may s-2m
Middletown transcript., 1874-05-23
Democratic County Meeting.

In accordaHce with tne-honored usage, a
mretng of the Democratic Party of New Castle
County will be held at New Castle, on
Pokrok. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-1878, 1874-11-12

.,F"ra%ka republikani bude miii nutn,.
N na>icdek otfeseni nardnjhn tivGrn 4
podnlccni rebelsktho ducha poleduch
st;ltech' lodobnc feGi ypdl We form2.
vice meme piikre snad kaidN rcpubli-
kanskf tetnik za pravc .nnultho yo!eb-
niho hirasu, nc zaji4te vSichni v6dtli. zc
hrVilo ilrn Ale lez cas volby htea
nci"bvyhleiSi pohfichu ncivydatntisi
zlrani. .iakz isine sc k litos,i svG MINT
lrch prcsidentskich volbach picsvcdtiIi
Avsak tenkrate lie nepnsobily. aspon We
verSinc staiu nc. i, lyf take svrchu uv,-
dent ,olehni lie pills pitonlt, ncz ally
Jim ntktery >trizlivt mysici closck b,l
mohl vir, dati. NarWdni liver byl o,rc-
sen hezhlavou tiuaCni p"liiik"u repu
blikan-kt stranv; poledni siaiy byly
e'pUhlikan>kou novladou lonpeinickt-
mi handami carpetbaggcru polodiv"-
kTch tcrnochH dohnany M na sam lo-
kr.i rcbelic. kter;i Loni-anG v-kutku
vypnkla - ale nikoliv proti svrchovano-
-ti Spoi. -tat(, ale proti nchvatiteli kelo-
sguvi, reovedornit6mn Il plc'ichaf-kfma
Pinchbackovi. mstiv6mn pr"huautnu
Cascymu cele t6 bandc kali.inar,k tch
spikIencii, pfedstayuiicich L"ni~iant
cpnhlikanskou stranu.
Nul..iiz vsu6e Jest po volbach = ca
vidimt! Amcricke papiry neklc-lv rrl
enrol.skich bursach AMI neimensi NO.
nctcL zlato, vzdor usilovani ntkterych
spckuIanth, vstouplo New lorku ieden
den 50 ma =. ale liz ireti den sc yase
vritio 81. A kdc re jest ia hrozna
rcbelie. Ia krcv. ktera mela podruhe Wy
machati hv6zdovity a pruho,anl prapor
Colnmbie krvi yrazdicich sc snolnobta
ma: Snad mozkn nektercho "rthodox-
niho republikanskeho straSpytla. vSak
pnlcdnich statech je4t nelen vsecko poko-
no. ale duch iednoty a soudruznosti a
pfani nezkaleneho miru pod konstitncl
Spoi. statI, zarucuiici vsem ohcandm bez
rozdiu barvy plett a I. d. rovna prava
Il svobodv, Sc vsude tam. kde republika-
ne byIi porazeni znatnc utuzilo. takze
Spol. staty od zkontepi obtanskc yalky
nikdy nebyly u.iednocentiSi. roliointisi,
nel nyni. kde od pnsledni salky hvez-
,lo,ity prapor mas neNaelal. tam vlaio
dnes ma dakaz dokonaneh" smifeni obnu
tax ncsmiiitelne ruzyadtnvch eisti kras-
ne, bohafG inocnt teto zemc, nebot
hlavni zdyada upfimneho snlireni, strana
repuhlikan-k;i. jest porazena.