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The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Police Commissioners Barrett, Marsh and Wright
met at headquarters yesterday, and held the regu-
lar monthly session. The appointments TO Ill
vacancies In the force were deferred until the next
meeting. Detective ROmer was ordered to appear
on the lst OF next month, in uniform, for patrol
duty, and his private room at the station house
was ordered 10 be hereafter used for the storage
OF stolen goods. The Board have determined 10
enforce the excise law.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
TROTTlNG AT DEERFOOT PARK.
The First Trol.

DEERFooT PARK, L. l., May 22.-TRoTrINo. Purse
$3.50, for horses that had never beaten 2:4O; mile
heats, three in i've, IN harness; $3.50 to the frst
500 to the second, $50 to the third horse.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

The first party Of Mormon converts brough, over
this year from Europe, numbering l50 left by the
Pennsylvania Railroad from Jersey City yesterday
afternoon for the land OF the Latter Day SAINTS,
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

The valuable mare found in the streets OF Staple.
ton by the police, nearly year ago. and which
has since been advertised and kept at Police Head.
quarters, was yesterday Identified and claimed by
a gentleman from Brooklyn 1t appears that the
animal was stolen from him in Brooklyn. and that
the thiel was captured and Is now serving term
OF imprlSOnmenL
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

During the thunder storm that ragged In Paterson
on Thursday man and little girl were struck by
the lightning. The latter is so seriously Injured
that she Is not expected to recover.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

At six O'Clock yesterday morning Oficer Jenreys
OF the Harbor Police, found the body or an un-
known man floating in the dock foot OF Thlr.
teenth street, East River. Deceased. who had
been IN the water for several weeks wore an oil
skin overcoat, black sack undercoat and dark
ribbed pants. The body was sent to the Morgue
and Coroner Croker nOtlfed.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Some time ago thirty-three punches" valued
at $3.50, were stolen from the Atlantic avenue ra.
road once. as alleged. oy Vernon J. Bell. con-
ductor on the Broadway and seventh avenue line
OF cars. One OF che stolen punches vas found
IN the possession OF Alexander skinner, con-
ductor on the Broadway line. Alderman Richard
son. proprietor OF the Atlantic avenue railroad,
TESTIFIED upon the examination, which took place
before Judge Walsh yesterday that skinner told
him that ne bought the 'punch" from = small boy
ana sold II 70 Bell for S37. A further examination
oil the case was adjourned until Tuesday next
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Henry Ackerly, OF Bellport was cutting wood on
TUESDAY. when he gashed one OF his feet very
badly, cutting on one Toe and nearly severing two
otherA He vas taken with locklaw and died
yeslerdaY.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Coroner Croker was yesterday notified to hold
an inquest at the Morgue on the body OF John
Cruthers. youth OF twenty, whose body was
found IN the dock foot OF Bank street, North River
Deceased, who was quite dissipated, led an irregu-
lar lie and preferred TO live by chance around the
docks and markets to remaining at home With hts
parents, who reside in Carkson street.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

boy named Ellsworth wells living at North
vile. was found lying In a field on Thursday, he
having been kicked by colt so severely In the
head that he can hardly recover.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
NEw YORK CITY.

James Whitaker, twenty-four years OF age, en-
ployed as fireman on the sreamtug william H.
Vanderbilt. lying at pier East River, yesterday
morning. while engaged In oing the engine was
caught IN the crank pit and crushed TO death. The
remains were sent to the MOrgue and Coroner
WOltman notified.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

An immense demonstration Of the st. Patrck's
Alliance. comprising societies from Newark. New
York, Hoboken, Brooklyn and jersey City viii take
place In Jersey City next mouth.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
NEW JERSEY.

The first experiment In establishing a breeding
place for dogs in this country similar TO the Eng.
nsh Kennels Is now being made In Newton.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
TROTTiSG AT FLEETWOOD PARK.

FLEETWOOD PARK. May 22.-Purse $780, mile
heats, best three IN five, IN harness; $50 to the
frst $50 TO .he second and $40 &c the third Tor
horses that never beat 2:45.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Alexander II. Milford, printer BY trade, thirty
nve years Of age, and formerly resident OF Tren-
ton, n. j., died yesterday In the Essex Market
Prison, to which ne had been committed the day
previous, BY Judge Bixby. on charge OF intoXica-
ton. Apoplexy is supposed TO have been the
cause OF death. The body was sent to the Morgue,
and Coroner Croker notified.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
LONG ISLAND.

William Benson. !aborer employed on the farm
OF Mr.. E. Campbell at Hampstead, burst q blood
vessel while coughing yesterday, and almost IN.
stantly expired.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Thomas McLoughland was yesterday arraigned
before Justice Kassner. at Stapleton, upon Q
charge OF burglary, in stealing blankets, door
mats and other articles from the residence OF Mrs.
HartshOrne, at StapletOn. The Justice committed
HIM TO the Kings County Penitentiary for the term
oil six months
The New York herald., 1874-05-23


past week. or the deceased liz were males ana 8,
females. Consumption carried or q victims
pneumonia, 20 meningitis, 1; scaratna, 9; diph.
iberia, u; Group, o; lntemperance, !. and typhoid
fever, 2.
Yesterday afternoon. as an express wagon
driven by man named J, McAneer, was turning
at the corner OF Grand and Fourth streets viii.
tamsDurg, the axle broke, throwing Mr.. McAneer
out upon his head, injuring him In serious man.
ner. He was attended by physician and sent to
his home.
fire broke out yesterday morning In the two
story frame building No. 655 Bedford avenue, used
as furniture repairing shop. The names ex
tended to the building No. 653 on the same avenue
ana also 70 No. 657. The three structures were
destroyed The losses amounted to ST, 900. anc are
covered by insurance. The Are was Of accidental
origin.
The glue factory o! Peter Cooper, In Bushwick,
was robbed day or two ago OF a quantity OF ma
cnnery. Yesterday young man named Thomas
Mcdonald, eighteen years OF age, was brought be-
tore Justice Eames 20 answer for having stolen
IRON the factory brass piston rod cham, valued
at $50, which ne had sold 10 junkmaD Tor eighty
cents. The examination was postponed in order
10 dnd the Junkman.
The Department OF Buildings have discovered
severa! newly constructed BRICK houses on Ham.!-
ton avenue, near Henry street, in dangerous
condition. the foundations having settled and the
!. walls cracked, The ground on which tho jounda.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
STATEN ISLAND.

The newly elected Board OF Village Aldermen OF
Edgewater will organize on the lst OF June when
II Is expected some important changes Will be
made among the village officers
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

'Raise the tracks above the streets'' is now the
cry OF the people Of Jersey City to the Pennsyva.
MIA Railroad Company. Committees OF the Boards
OF Aldermen and Public Works have been an.
pointed to confer with the company on the SUD.
tnpf
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

The Board Of Chosen Freeholders OF Hudson
county having refused TO pay the expenses and
salaries Of the Boulevard mmissioners and their
officers as required by an act passed during the
late session OF the Legislature suits have been In
stituted in the supreme Court against the county
tC compel payment.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

tons were placed was not properly prepared oy
piles sustain .he weight Of the superstrnct tures
the authorities and the owners OF the buildings
will pc prosecuted.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23
BROOKLYN.

The rate of taxation Will not exceed that of last
year provided the Board Of Estimate carry
out their declared intention OF cutting down the
estimates OF all the departments.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

Mrs. Mary Bell, who was shot BY her employer,
Mrs. Mcmahon, month ago, Is still lying at the
City Hospital but Is believed to be out OF dan.
ger. The ball from the pistol has lodged In Sne
lung, and her recovery is regarded rs very remark.
able
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

There are sixty-nine stables within the city
limits, in which 100 cows are fed. OF these 2s5 are
led on swill milk, according to information in pos.
session OF the sanitary authorities. The Health
Board has determined upon abating the nuisance.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

In the pools Pollock had the call, bringing $40 to
Byard at s26, Lady Rafferty, 500 the other three
forming the field and selling at Sli.
THE TROT.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

In the pools Ki-ki sold for first choice at $40,
JACK Draper bringing $40, Berkshire Boy SH and
the field $40.
First HeaG-At the third attempt for the word
IL was given with Jack Draper (who was on the
outside) away In 'front.', with Belle OF Toronto
second. kiki third Molsey fourth and Berkshire
Boy NTH. Rounding the turn, Jack Phillips the
driver OF Draper. pulled in 70 the pole so sharp
tC materially interfere with Ki.ki, and the Belle
OF Toronto, assuming the lead, passed the quar-.
ter IN 80 seconds, length In front OF Ki-kL
with Belle OF Toronto third, fully q dozen lengths
IN front or Berkshire Boy, the latter
the same distance IL .ront OF Mosey who mad
badly broken up aud seemed unable TO trot bit.
Rounding the turn Kikl improved his pace, and as
they came up the stretch took the lead, passing
the stand half length In 'front.' IN l:lsh with
Draper second, six lengths ahead OF the Belle OF
Toronto, who was the same distance rom Beyk.
The New York herald., 1874-05-23

lief It did not, he SAID, do anything to decrease
pauperism. Relief ought TO be accompanied by
work. This would prevent paupersm, and he had
an idea that prevention was better than cure, IN
charities as well as in all other things.
DR. Bishop said the subject treated OF In the
paper was exhaustless and could only be treated,
therefore, in parts He said " wonld be difficult TO
enforce the new compulsory education act, and
tnat therefore many ilte Children would be as
OF children In this city who went from door to
door repeating the sorrows OF their home, the
sunering the poverty OF their parents. They
went TO the Kitchen doors and the servants be-
neved their stories. These children were taught
daly lessons oil this kind OF story telling by men
ana women who profted by their gains ana
the result was that al least 5000 children were
every day going about in this way, becoming
cnronlc liars and getting schoolec IN crime and
vice vice OF an kinds. When they grew up what were
iorms OF degradation. They made up the worst OF
our dangerous classes In the end. Then there was
tne cnndren who beg IN the street. He Illustrated
one wnteTs sv 81 ns as !, street By telling how
Iesseu anu ragged, begging He noticed several
geetlemen give them money, and he asked them
ssveras auesIons, and finally told policeman
tnas ne ,nougnt they were impostors, and that
tney nau sn0es and stockings hidden In the neigh
Dorho0u. Tnls on investigation was found 10 be
Lrue, ana snclI SHOES and stockings and snawls
were discovered under a nearby wooupile This
kind OF deception, he SAID, was very prevalent in
the city. II was KIND tnat did more than any.
thing ese 70 swei tue current OF vice and CRIME
and paupeTlsm IN the city. His advice was not 20
give anything to the street beQpars or 10
those VINO called at the doors OF DWELLINGS,
Let those III want ne SAID go 20 sne regular places
Of charity. Then, again, ne said, never listen 20
those who meet you IL rags al night time or ca Il Il
your doors complaining AND whimpernQ and ask-
ing for aid In 3gs cases out 0. 1000 they were
frauds who fonowcd this way to make livinQ and
who In the day time went about well dressed
question was put TO Dr. Hail as TO The results
Of the establishment 0ta central bureau Of chari.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
Depot 104 Duane ST., N. Y
NERVOUS OEBiliTATED
OF BOTH SEXES.
10 CHARGE FOB ADVICE AND CON.
sULTATI0E.

Dr.. J. B. Dyott, graduate of Jeier-
son Medical College, Philade)phia,
author of several valuable works,
can be consulted on all diseases of
the Sexual and Urinary organs
(which he has made an especial
study, either in male Or feunie, no
matter from what cause orig ating
or of how long standing. A, -ctice
of so years enables him to L at dis
eases with success Cures guaran-
teed. Charges reasonable. These at
= distance al forward letter describ-
NJ symp:oms and enclosing stamp to
prepay postage.
Send for the Guide to Health.
Price loo.
LB. DYOTT N. D.,
Physician and Surgeon, 104 Duane
street, n. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04


Mr.. MeCloeky was awaiting them
impatiently upon the veranda.
When Miss Jenny had slipped up
stairs to replace a collar that stood
somewhat suspiciously awry, Mr..
McClosky drew Ridgeway solemnly
aside. He held a large theatre
poster in one hand and an open
newspaper in the other. ~ allus
said," he remarked slowly, with,
the air of merely renewing a sus.
pended conversation, ~ allus said
that riding three horses to onc't
wasn't exactly in her line. 1t
would seem that t amt! From re-
mark in this yer paper it would ap-
pear that she tried it on at Marys-
willie last week and broke her neck"
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04

Nos. Isl II Is 10 20
Per bundle Is per cent discoun
GROCER E.
STEELE & JOHNSON 53S-54O 14TH ST.
CLARK & FRENCH COR. FARNHAM AND
18th ST.
PUNDT, MEYER & RAAPKE, PIP FARM
HvM ST.,-wHOLESALE DEALERS
MORGAN & GALLAGHER, POS Farm
ham st.
WHITNEY, BAUSERMAN & Co., pa
Douglas st.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
Bender,

Bender is not Bender again. A
gentleman who arrived here last
night from the neighborhood of
Cheyennepronounces the old scrape-
grace brought here from Utah to be
a fraud on old Bender. The people
here feel somewhat .sold." The
Commo1wealth's three-column To-
cal on "Old Bender" is read with
disgust. 1t is suggested that thi.
old cuss be hung any way and called
Bender in order that Bender BUSH
ness may be settled. The
twenty thieves and murderers
which are collected in the
Shawnee county Jail had a jolly
time yesterday showing "old Ben
der" to the eager crowd through the
window. They charged q cigar or
chew of tobacco "a sight" This
source of revenue has vanished. No
one wants to see Bender this morn
ing.
MRS. BENDER.
Mrs. Rev. Catherine Sheetz who
claims to be a missionary of Christ
ian Israelite Church, has been ar
rested for Mrs. Bender. She is q
very quiet, inoffensive old lady. 1t
only shows how missionaries who
come to Kansas are liable to be
treated.-Rdnsas City Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
Money and Commerce.
Daily Review.

OFFICE OMAHA DAILY Bee,
May 2, 1874.
There was little or no change in
the business situation to-day, though
trade was rather lighter than usual.
The falling off in local demand on
account of the weather making the
difference.
Late Eastern papers report a bet
ter feeling in trade circles, and firm
er markets for produce and pre-
visions.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
OBSTACLEStoM MARRIAGE.

HAPPY Relief for Young Men from the e1ects
Il Ery.n and Abuses In early life Manhood
resfered. Impediments TO Marriage removed.
New method OF treatment Eev and remark
able remedies. Books and circulars sent free,
n sealed envelopes. Address, HOWARD AS
OCIArION, No. z South Ninth St, fhilade!-
800 fof honorshas eondnct sad pr"f-.s.snsl
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04

Between
A A and G
Constant mp-oyem- MIS- have taken place IN
the way OF reducing Grade, and placing iron
with Steel Rails, adding to lis rolling STOCK
new and Elegant
DAY and 81 CARS
Equipped with the Westinghouse Air Brake"
and sMiller Platform" establishing eomtorta-
Bile and cOmmOdi0us Eating Houses, offering all
the comforts of travelling tie age can produce.
From 4 to 10 Fast Express Trains run eacn
way daily over the various lines OF this ROAD,
thus securing. TO the traveller selecting this
route sure and certain connections In any d.
rection he may wish 10 go.
Principal Connections.
AT MISSOURI VALLEY JUNCTION, for
Sioux c ty, Iankton and points reached via
Sioux City and Pacific railroad.
AT GRAM JUNCTION for Fort Dodge,
Des Moines, OttIwa and keOkuk.
AT MARSHALLf r st. Paul, Minneafo Is,
Duluth, and northwestern points
AT CEDAR RAPID fer Waterloo, Cedar
Falls, 6hsrles City, Burlington and st Louis.
ATCLIN1ON for Dubuque, Dunleith, Prai-
rie du Chen, II rose, and all points on lne
Chic go, ClintOn and Dubuque, snd chicago,
Dubuque and Minnesota railroads:
All FUsTJN fUr FTcepOrt, Racine Milwau-
kee and all pOiutsin Wisconsin.
AT CHICAGO with all railway lines leading
out of Chicago.
Through tickets 10 all eastern cities via this
line can be procured, ond any inforna ut on OBJ
tanned. concerning Route, Rates, etc, at the
Company 5 Office, 2IS Farnharn street. Omaha,
and also AT the 81 incipal TieketOfices al, NJ the
line of the U. z. L. X. ~,
RB-Baggace checked through to all principal
Eastern points,
W. II. STENNETT, MARVIN HCGHlTf,
GenT P,ssrr'r Ag't. Gen. Sup't.
J. III. LACEY, I. IT., EDDi,
Ticket All, Omaha. Gent. Ag't Omaha.
mchlSv1
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04

s szi;iiErrsX!w&AxNe
g g g g ss\eNetS
Or Sugar.C0ated, COneeatratoA,
Root and Herbal Juice, Anti
Bilious Crannlcs. THE ~LETTLR
In ParvO Physic.

GIANT" CATHARTlC. or Muls12
In ParvO Physic.
The novelty Of modern Medical. Chemical md
Pharmaceutical Science No use Of any hnges
taking the large, rcpulsive and nauReous pila,
when we can by . careful application Of chemical
science. extrarr all the cathartic and other mett,
C.nal properties from the most valuAbie roots and
ale, scarcely larger than q mustard
seed, that can be readily swallowed BY those %
the most sensitive stomachs and fastidious tasteS-
EseaLItie felnes represents, ins
rs Is embodied IN any OF the large pills found foe
sale in the drug shops. From their wonderful c.
thartic power, In proportion to theif tize, peopk
who have NOT tried them are apt 70 suppose thAe
they are harsh or drastic IN effect but such 10 noe
At all the case. he different active medicinal prin.
ciples Of which they are composed being - 49,
produce q mO.e searching and thor.
caiharsi.
$500 Reward Is hereby offered By ths Pro
Upon analysis, viii ind In them any Cslomei OF
other forms Of mercury OF any other mv>eeak
poison
Being entirely vegetable, no psrtfeuisr
rate without disturbance to the consultation. Diet
or occupation. For J aumdice, Aoedaches
Constipation, Impure Hood Psin
OF the ssomaeh, BAD s.ste in
region of Kidneys, Internal Fever
BiOated feeling about Sto@ lehs
Rush of Blood TO Head High Cols
Ored Urine, UnsOclahtltty and
gloomy ROrebOdiuEsS take Drs
Pierce5s Pleasant PurgaSlvo PeIletse
In explanation OF the remedial power Of my cuf.
catiye Pellets over 20 great q va ,iety Of diseases,
I wish to say that their action upon the
animal economy IL UNIVERSAL mote
gland or tissue escaping their
tive I'm r. Age does not impair thems
their sugar. coating and being enclosed IN gisss
bottles preserve their virtues untmpaired for aal
leigh cftime. In any climate, 30 thai they are q.
wlvs fresh and reliable. which 10 not the Csc
with the pills found in the drug stores. put mp b
cheap wood or paste-board boxes Recollect that
for OH diseases where o Laxative, Alter1s
dive or Purxntive Is indicated, thees little
Pellets with give the most perfect ssttsAcuoa -
all who use them
They arc sold by all entePprislng
Druggists az Is cents q bottle
Do not allow any druggist TO induce you 10
take anything elss that be may cay 10 Just -
GOOD as my Peilcto because he makes Q larger
profit on that winch he recommends. ~ your
druggist cannot supply them, enclose q esats
and receive them ny return mail from
q. y. PIERCE n. d, Prcp'y,-
BUFFALO. n. z
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04


POULTRY.
Supply limited with demand active
as follows: Ch;ckend, dressed, II;
turkeys. 14al5e; geese, loo; ducks
Zoe.
A. Hubermann, 5lo--5l2 18th
street wholesale dealers. Quo
tations: mink, No. 1, l 25al on
coons, 45c; muskrat, lac for fall and
2Ic for spring; skunk, prime black,
1 eOc do. striped, Is to SOC otter, No.
/, 5 90 to 6 so; do, No. 2, 400; ish>
er, in good order, 0 90; wolf, large
mountain No. Is %; do. No. 2, l so;
do. small, so to so; beaver, well fur
red and cleaned, 1 90 to l % per ID
martin, from 2 50 to 4 90, according
to color; fox, silver gray, 10 w to
25 90; do. cross, 8 90; do. red, l so;
deer skin, hair red and short, 25c per
b.
Cooke & Ballou furnish the follow
ing quotations, for butchers stock,
native steers, 4a4 IL; Texas steers,
S!aSi; hogs, unsettled, prime, IA
41-2; sheep, firm and active at 4
l2a5 CO.,
Dressed beef, 6 lie; dressed pork,
lie; dressed mutton, 8 l-2c; S. c. hams
63c; shoulders, 7 1-2; breakfast bacon,
Zoe; clear sides, 10c; lard. firm at SC.
Powell & Co., Soap manufacturers.
Sapo Publico, 6 1906 81; Savon
Republic, do, Chemical Olive, 6 to
6 l-2; Palm. 5@5 Ia; German Mot
led, 6 1-4a6 l>2.
ART GOODS AND UPHoLsTERER'S
Benjamin b. Jones, Decorative Up
hoisterer and dealer in fine art goods,
27O Farnham Street, furnishes the
following quotations:
FRAME MoULDINGS.
Oil walnut mouldings, one inch,
per foot, sc; Pinch 1Oc; 8 inch 15c;
polished walnut, l inch &c; 2 inch
I5c; 8 inch 21c. Berlin gilt, 1 inch
6@15c; 2 inch 12@3oc; 8 inch 1S@
45c; imitation rosewood and gilt, l
iuch 5@1Oc; 2 inch lo@2oc; 8 inch
15@3Oc.
WINDOW SHADES.
Plain bands, 6 feet. all %colors, per
pair, 1 so; ornamental bands, 2 00@
4 90; each additional foot, Toe per
pair.
Union md all wool terry, per yard
1 5O@3 20; Imperial, plain and stri-
ped, 2 50aS 90.
OAhAohSs |
Union Fer yard, l so; all wool,
2 00a3 90.
MATTRESSES.
Husk, 4-4x6-2, 4 00a5 90; straw,
3 OOa4 90; Excelsior. 8 50a4 80.
All of the above quotations are on
the basis of ordinary thirty day
transactions.
Parties who buy for ca>h, or any
strictly f~rst-class buyers, can always
secure reasonable concessions on large
orders for short Tina paper.
LUMBER.
Subject to change o unmarked without rotice.
WM. NJ. FOSTER,
On q. p. r. R. track bet. Farnham and Doug
las.
GEO. A. HOAGLAND.
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
BUTTER M EGGS.

BUTTER AND EGGS.
J. G. Roseu6eld, Produce commits
mission merchants, 1879 Douglas street,
furnish us with the following quota
tons: Butter, choice roll, S2a35;
common roll, a20; eggs,
demand active at II
prime apples, 8 90 per Dbl /; potatoes
l 40 per blu. Cranberries 80 pr Dbl.
ID A DE-
Omaha daily bee., 1874-05-04
Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific II. r.
THE GRAND CENTRAL ROUTE FROM
OMAHA TO CHICAGO
AND THE EAST,

Via Des Moines, Davenport and Rock Island.
All Passenger Trains are equipped with the
WESTINGHOUSE PArEST AIR BRAkES and
Miller's Patent Safety Platform and Coupler.