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Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Notice to Bridge Contractors.

Sealed bid will be received at the office Of the
County Clerk of Dodge County, Nebraska. until
IL O'Clock m, of June lIth, 1888, for the rebuild
ing of the approximation of two 90 foot spans
IL feet wide straining beam combination brldge
to replace the two spans in the Platte river
bridge near North BEND. Also for the rebuild
ing of the approximation of seven 30 foot spans
10 feet wide straining beam combination bridge
to replace seven spans in the Platte river bridge
near Fremont Nebraska.
Bids will also be receivedfor all plling, caps and
ice breaks that may be needed in building and
repairing said bridges to be computed by the
thousand feet when completed work included.
All lumber ana timber TO be OF oak; tie floor
plank to be ga inches thick; plling TO be 10
Inches at point and 10 inches at butt end, and TO
be driven not less than % feet.
All bids TO be accompanied with q deposit OF
fifty dollars, $4,000 and TO be forfeited TO the
County, in case the bidder or bidders to whom
the contract or contracts are awarded fails
within 1--WE days to enter into contract a. execute
a good and sufficient bond for the faithful per-
formance OF said contract.
The board reserves the right TO reject any or
all bids. By order of the Board OF Supervisors,
OF Dodge County, Nebraska.
Attest:- o. II. p. sHIyELY,
County Clerk.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Dynamo Efficiency.

Mr.. r. w. Blackwell. in an article in
a recent number of the Electrical Engi-
neer, of London, has the following on
dynamo efficiency: 1.-The dynamo
electric machine, by which the power
Of the steam engine is converted into
electricity, has reached adegree of per-
lection unappreciated by those not en-
gagged in the business. Less than five
years ago the best dynamos gave an
efficiency of 10 per cent; there was an
excessive heating OF the wire coils, and
of the journals, so hat a machine could
rarely be depended upon for a run OF
twelve to eighteen hours at a
stretch. There were frequent burn
ings out of the armature, and of the
commutator, and other recurring faults,
which caused uncertainty and expense.
AT present the best manufacturers sell
their guaranteed efficiency of 90 per
cent, so that for every 100 horsepower
of the steam engine, 80 will appear on
the line in electricity, and 81 will APP
pear in the motor in the form oil
mechanical energy. The latest series
of tests made with railway motor
demonstrated an efficiency of 80 per
cent. from the steam engine to the car
axle. From this must be deducted, In
actual practice, 5 per cent. for the line
wire, and 10 per cent. for contingencies
of all kinds, leaving IS per cent. actu-
ally to be relied on. Therefore, from
lOO-horse power at the engine, 50 will be
delivered on the car axle"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
WESTERN.

Abel E., Denver, Col.
Bonner G W., Bradshaw, Neb.
Birken w. j., Leigh, Neb.
Bayrhoffer & Keisselbach, Shelby, Neb.
Brown T.. r., Fremont, Neb.
Bennett T. N. ST. Paul, Neb.
Craig A. j., Minden, Neb.
Copeland l.. N, Minden, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

Democrat, writing from Cadiz, Ohio,
tells the following dog story:
A touching incident occurred a day or
two ago at the residence of Mr.. William
Trumbull, in Belmont county. His lit
tie daughter, Maud, has been for some
time sick with typhoid fever. She was
h possessor of a fine Newfoundland
dog, and n warm attachment sprang up
between them, and in the little child's
rambles the dog was her sole compan
ion. Since Maud has been sick the
dog refused to eat, and would wander
from place to place-familiar spots
to both dog and girl-apparently
in search Of her, uttering low
plaintive walls. Day before yesterday
"wednesday the dog was admitted to
the bedside OF his little mistress, and
its Joy was ~unbounded. The animal
walked around and around the bed, and
rubbed its shaggy head lovingly against
the little hand Of the sufferer resting
on the outside Of the covering. Time
came for the dog to leave, which it at
first refused to do, but finally yielded.
1t was then offered food, which it re-
fused. 1t wandered off to some familiar
haunt, where happy hours had been
spent with little Maud, aud finally laid
down by the stairway leading to the
little girls bedchamber, whining in a
pitiful manner. No attention was paid
TO the dog for an hour or two. AT last
some one called 1t, but it did not move.
An examination was made and the brute
was found dead. Died of pure grief at
being parted from its friend.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

Cleveland Bros, Ord, Neb.
Dahlstedt NJ. X, Chapman, Neb.
Deyo & Dorr, Red Cloud, Neb.
Dresser G.. W., Chadron, Neb.
Gilbert G.. E., Central City, Oak.
Galbraith j. e., Albion, Neb.
Hopkins w. W., Oakland, Neb.
Harris g. Gunnell, Paxton, Neb.
Irwin g. Hickman, Deadwood, Oak.
Judd L. p, Cedar Rapids, Neb.
Jepson, John, Mead, Neb.
Johnson A. b., Mason, Neb.
Kinzel Bros, Wisner, Neb.
Krauss, Phillip, Plattsmouth, Neb.
Karker, S. j., Aurora, Neb.
Knowlten +. W., Oxford, Neb.
Larson & Son, Brainard, Eeb,
Lamhofer Ed, SCHUYLER, Nob.
Lyons Drug Co., Lyons, Neb.
Maybe, j. W., Blair, Neb.
Moran John, Olax, Neb.
Morris g. Co, O'Neill, Neb.
McEvoy l.. A., North Platte, Neb.
Odendahl Bros, Loup City, Neb.
Overield j. r., Neigh, Neb.
Pethick Thos. NJ, Silver Creek, Neb.
Robb j. D., McCook, Neb.
Stevens w. H., Ogden, Utah.
Showers & Co. Linwood, Neb.
Stuart & Ferris, Cedar Bluffs, Neb.
Shryock w. b., Louisville, Neb.
Seykora F.. j., North Bend, Neb.
Stein g. Co., Lincoln, Neb.
Scull Il. b., Boulder, Col.
Thomas j. r., Tekamah, Neb.
Travis g. Samples, Holdrege, Neb.
Wells w. E., Burwell, Neb.
Woods II l., Stromsburg, Neb.
Wood w. J. & Co, Buffalo Gap, Dial
Whaley, M. H., Clarks, Neb.
WOLF Geo, Fremont, Neb.
Wilson C. W., Mead, Neb.
Wolf 81 Gillen, Madison -Neb.
Young j. p, Plattsmouth, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

The New Photograph.
The introduction of the new phono-
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

He Died ofGrief.
A correspondent OF theSt, Louis Globe
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
IN THE REVOLUTION.

Adjut tant General Camp has issued the following: Under recent acts of the legis- lature the adiutant general of Connecticut is authorized to compile and print the record of the names and services of Con necticut men in the war of the revolution. This work is now in advanced stages of preparation. The manuscripts in posses sion of the state and of the general gov ernment, as we'll as those in the collection of societies and libraries wherever found, are undergoing careful examinations to secure fullness and accuracy, and sufficient records have been found to render the rosters and individual re :ords much more full and complete than was at first deemed possible. It is probable, however, that there are many documents in private hands containing information needed in the ar rangement of the rolls, and the adjutant general is desirous of obtaining copies of them The matter is one of public inter est and state pride, and ell persons having such material in their hands are urgently requested to assist in the good work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
CONDENSED NEWS.

According to State Horticultural society reports, the fruit crops throughout the coun- try will be about as follows: Peaches are rated at about half crop; pears will be light; the apple crop unusually abundant save in New York and other eastern states; strawberries the ightest in ten years, and grapes better than for several seasons.
 Traces of oil have been discovered in an artesian we'll at Wilmington, Del
 Mrs. J. L. Smith, of Hurley, Idaho, shot her husband dead. She had been driven to desperation by repeated beatings which he administered to herself and children.
 E. G. Squier, the antiquarian, died at his residence in Brooklyn, at the age of 67. He was especially noted for his researches in Mexico and Central America. Mrs. Frank Leslie was once MT. Squiers wife. She ob- tained a divorce and married MT. Leslie.
 The national conference of anti-saloon Re publicans, which was to have opened in New York this week, has been postponed until May 9.
 Dr. Cornelius Agnew, who has been ill for some time, died in New York Wednesday. He had held several official positions, among them that of surgeon general in New York state.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
DEATH WITHIN A WEEK.

This Is the Verdict of the German Elm
 peror's Physicians.
 BERLIN, April 18.-The emperor passed . very bad night with raging fever, which his physicians were entirely powerless to mitigate, and he seemed to be losing ground constantly. At about II o'clock this morning there was a temporary i'm prove ment in his condition and slight suspen- sion of dangerous symptoms. Physicians in attendance, however, have learned to place no reliance on periodical rallying of the imperial patient, and it is very evident that they consider his condition extremely critical. His death is looked for within a week by we'll informed persons here
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
FELL AND FERGUSON FIGHT.
Police Interference Compels the Referes
 to Declare 1t . Draw.


 to Declare it Draw.
 NEW YORK, April I9-The much talked-of ten round glove contest between Jim Fell, of Grand Rapids, Mich, and Bob Ferguson, of Chicago took place last night at Odd Eel lows hall, Hoboken, N. J. The fight was the outcome of the finish match the men had two months ago, when Ferguson lost on a foul Each contestant had trained earnestly for a month Fell is S2 years old, stands 5 feet s5< inches, and last night weighed I70 pounds Ferguson is 2 years old, stands feet 1 inch, and weighs lS1 pounds. Fell did most of the leading, but the big fellow almost always sent back better than be received Three times Ferguson rushed Fell to the floor, and twice knocked him clean down Fell had Ferguson against the ropes only once, but in the in fighting gave the Chicago man many hard blows on the face and breast In the eighth round Fell was So badly punished that he could offer no resistance In the ninth round Fell momentarily gathered strength, and the vicious fighting continued The police would allow only one and a half minutes of this round, when they stopped the contest. Referee Kennedy decided that, because of the police interference, he should make the match e draw. About $500 was taken in. The winner was to have received 75 per cent and the loser 25.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Diss Debar Getting in Deeper.

NEW YORK, April 19.-About forty ladies, most of them wearing apparel and appear ances peculiar to strong minded women, and many long haired gentlemen were among those present when the trial of Mime. Diss Debar and her three associates begun in the court of special session. MT. Solomon was the first witness called. He identified Mime. Diss Debar his sister, and said she was born ill Mercer county, Ky, Feb. 8, 1s49. After Salomon's testimony was concluded Mr. Randolph, former manager for Mime. Diss Debar, gave evidence in the line of his affidavit already published: and an adjourn ment was taken until tomorrow. After the case had been adjourned Abe Hummel ap- piled to Justice Kilbreth for two warrants
 They will be served on Mme Diss Debar for the larceny of two pictures. The complaint is made by David VolkenGurgh, executor for the estate of Samuel l.. Leewenherz, the picture dealer, of whose death Mime. Diss De- bar is said to have considerable knowledge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
THE POLITICAL PURPORT.
Effect of MT. Conkling<s Death on the Coming Campaign.

Effect of MT. Conk1ing1s Death on the
 E*s Coming Campaign.
 WASHINGTON, April 1S.--Col. Tom Bayn, who for years has been the supporter of MT. Blaine in the house, was asked by a United Press reporter what seemed to be the general expression among members as to the effect MT. Conkling's death would have upon nomi- nations and the approaching campaigns.
 'sThere is universal regret expressed" said he, land all acknowledge in the death of MT. Conkling the loss of of the most potent influences in the Republican party. He was a wise counsellor, magnificent orator, and wielded large personal influence. His death is not regarded, however, as likely to weaken the Republicans. If he had lived and a can didate was put forward who met his hearty approval, there is no doubt he would have given great assistance in bringing about suc- cess; but his death will not tend to lessen the chances of success at the approaching cleo tions more than would the death of any other heard this matter discussed good deal, and this seems to be the idea of Republicans rep resenting all factions" - .-s.st E
 Secretary Whitney said: 'I think his death will be a great shock to the country have never seen any man who had a stronger per sonality, who had such strong convictions, and who was able to impress himself upon a court with greater power than he. He was upright by nature, and as public man was all example of honesty and straightforward devotion to his views of duty. He held the highest position in the public mind"
 Secretary Endicott said: "His death is a great loss to the profession of the law, to which he has devoted himself so conspicuously for the last few years"
 Postmaster General Dickinson said: ''To me he was one of the most fascinating and charming men ever knew. As lawyer he was great. His lnind was comprehensive and luminous showing right and wrong with won derful clearness. When legal question was presented to him, his intellectual processes de termined for him what the law was, and he went to the books only after he had reached conclusion. Democrats remember him as a statesman, and that on all great questions he rose above party, and was almost invariably right in his position. He has left strong impress of his masterful personality, of his vigorous intellect, of his purity and his patriotism, upon the history of the country. Although when he died, in name private citizen, his influence upon public affairs was
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Canada Afraid of Cholera.

OTTAWA, April 19.-The Dominion govern ment is being awakened to the possibility of Asiatic cholera in Canada this summer. A deputation representing the Ontario and Quebec boards of health waited on the cabinet ministers on this subject, and they asked the government to adopt the most modern sys- tenn of disinfection at the Crosse Isle quaran- tine station, River St Lawrence. The ap- paratus required for this purpose would cost s130, ,OOO. Dr. Montizambert, medical health officer at the quarantine station, says that the prospects for an outbreak of cholera this season are alarming, there being strong probabilities of the disease coming from Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Ayres as we'll as European countries
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Freight Rates Cut 30 Per Cent.

CHICAGO, April 19.-All of the railroads between Chicago and the Missouri river have agreed to drop freight rates between all points east of the Missouri river, includ- common Colorado points, 30 per cent. This heavy reduction was brought about by the recent cut in rates between New York and Denver by the Morgan Steamship line and the Fort Worth and Denver road, and the new tariff of the Chicago and Missouri River roads, which takes effect to-day, and is in- tended to meet the water and rail competi- tion of the lines named. The new rates apply between New York, Chicago, Peoria, ail Mississippi river points and all Missouri river points and Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fl Moro, Trinidad and Cheyenne.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
THE ROYAL ARCANUM,
Annual Meeting of the Grand Council at
 Hartford Yesterday.

Annual Meeting of the Grand Council at
 Hartford Yesterday.
 Grand Treasurer B. G. Bryan of this city was in attendance at Hartford yester- day at the annual meeting of the Grand council of the Royal Arcanum.
 Grand Secretary Wilson, in his annual report, gave the following statistics: Mem 912; membership December 31, 1887, 1,226; net gain during the year 1887, 314; new councils instituted during the year, 4 whole number of councils, IS; new mem bers initiate, 337; applications rejected, 39; members assisted, 21; average age of members initiated during the year, 35 83-10O years; members of the Grand coun- cil, 39; members initiated from December 31, 1887, to April 8, 1888, 91; applications pending, TO- Widows and orphans ben evolent fund, receipts during the year, council, S28, ,342 54; balance in hands of the grand treasurer, S1 ,014.42; receipts for the general fund, S7,369.O3; disburse- ments, $5, ,511.87; balance in hands of treasurers of subordinate councils, $1,- 857.16.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 Regent, s. A. Granger, Winsted; vice. regent, George M. Johnson, Hartford; secretary, William H. Squires, Meriden; treasurer, B. G. Bryan, Waterbury; chap lain, E. P. Hedges, Middletown; guide, John B. Judson, New Haven; warden, James Pendleton, Stonington; sentry, H. s. Wedmore, Guilford; trustees, O. A.. Northend, New Britain; P. Silsbie, Bridge port; A. w. North, Hartford; representa- tive to supreme council, George H. Cowell, Waterbury; alternate, P. A. Spencer, Meri- den s.. s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Ohio Republican Convention.

DAYTON, O., April 19.-The Republican state convention met at the Rink at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and was called to order by the chairman of the state central com mittee. MT. Keller, formerly speaker of the national house of representatives, was made temporary chairman, while David Laning, of Columbus, clerk of the lower branch of the Ohio legislature, wac elected secretary Resolutions of sympathy with Mrs Conkling were passed. It is said that John J. Ryan, a young man from Portsmouth, will be nomi- mated for secretary of state A hot fight is expected over the nomination for supreme court judge, and over the appointment of delegates to the national convention.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
DEATH LOWERING NEAR.
EMPEROR FREDERICK REPORTED TO
 BE IN A CRITICAL CONDITION.

His Life Considered to be in Great Dan.
 Charlottenburs-Dr. Mackenzie Fears
 Blood Poisoning Will Set in.
 BERLIN, April 19-The emperor's condi- tion has changed for the worse and at the palace his life is considered in imminent dan ger. A much less favorable view of the Kaiser's state prevailed yesterday in the Palace of Charlottenburg. His majesty was worse during the evening than he was in the course of the afternoon. The fever has be- come higher than it was either during the day or last night.
 The emperor only rose twice in the course of yesterday for about a quarter of an hour to twenty minutes each time. The rest of the day he remained in bed The doctors, including Professor Leyden, held another consultation at p. m. last night, and issued a bulletin to the following effect: "Fever higher, breathing more frequent; conse- quently the general condition not so good"
 His majesty saw all the members of his family yesterday, and Count Munster, the German ambassador to France, who is here from Paris, was admitted to the imperial presence and remained a little while in con versation with him.
 
 of abcesses, visible from the outside of the throat, is incorrect. Sir Moren Mackenzie considers the case now to be beyond doubt one of pyaemia, that is, blood poisoning. The illustrious patient has scarcely any cough now, and very little expectoration.
 At Il p. m. last night the newspapers issued bulletins saying: "The emperor has had an- other relapse" Dr. Mackenzie is anxious He fears blood poisoning will set in. The crown prince is at the castle of Charlotten- burg, and will remain there through the day. Prince Bismarck has been summoned to Char lottenburg.
 Dr. Mackenzie sends daily long cipher telegram to Queen Victoria. Precautions have been taken to insure the utmost stiffness in the neighborhood of the castle, in order that the emperor's repose may not be disturbed When the guards are changed the words of command are given in whispers. Carriages stop at distance from the castle, instead of driving into the courtyard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Two Hundred Girls on Strike.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 19.-Two hundred girls employed in the overall and shirt factory of Shotwell, Clerihew & Lothman, this city, walked out yesterday, having been refused a 20 per cent. advance in wages. This left only seven girls, and the factory closed down. About Christmas the firm cut down wages 20 per cent. all around. The girls held a con ference with the firm Tuesday night and de manded that the old wages be restored. This was refused and the walk out ensued- A number of clerks and other employees are out of work as result of the shut down The firm claims it cannot afford to pay higher wagea
 The girls will stay out six months if necessary
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
General Markets.

NEW YORK, April 1s.-FLoUR-Closed steady; winter wheat extra, S2s5@510: Minnesota do. S2so65; city mill extra, $44561AT5, for West Indies; Ohio extra, S2 s065 Southern flour closed steady; common to choice extra, S3-30d5lo.
 wHEAT-Options were moderately active and prices suffered decided reaction from the strength of the past few days The decline and GIc. lower. Spot sales of No red state nt e5G96c.; No g do, e4s<c; No red winter, a5Izc.; ungraded red, slGs4c.; No. red winter, May, 9s34c bid; do-, June, 92Ixc.; do. July, elss 192lsc.
 CORN-Options were dull and weak, closing barely steady at e decline of lsG5sc. Spot lots closed quiet, but steady, at unchanged prices. Spot sales of ungraded mixed at 66@6Sc.; No. g io., nominal at 7oc.; No. mixed. May, 6sc.; do.. June and July, C3Ssc. bid.
 OATS-Options were dull and heavy, closing HGSsc. lower. Spot lots closed weak and Nc. lower. Spot sales of No. white state st 441 md May, ssNc.
 RYE-Quiet; state, s5c.
 BARLEY-Nominal
 PORK-Dull; 1-year-old mess, Si4s59i4so
 LARD-Closed quiet, but strong; cash, $S05 1S071x; May, $s-os; June, $so7.
 BUTTER-Steady on fine grades; state, la0 gc: western, le027.
 CHEESE-Dull, but steady; western factory, IIA6Iec.; state do.. 10G18c.
 EGGS-Dull and heavy; state and nearby, l43zc western, liSGls%c. ls-Iec: centrifugal, 5lxc. Refined dull; cut loaf and crushed, Sc; cubes, 7c.; powdered. sdD7lxc.; yranulated, 6S4G6.Slc.; confectioners' A. 656c.; A standard, e1zc.; coffee on A, 6i-i6c.: white wtra c, 53sc.; extra c, il.i6c-; yellow, ssf0gfA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
Racing at Memnhis.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April 19.-The results of yesterdays races were as follows: First race, handicap, for all ages, three-quarters of a mile; Sam Harper, Jr., first Huntress second, Bonnie King third; time, :16. Second race, for 9 2-year-olds, five furlongs; Sallie O. first, Irish Dan second, Entry third; time, 1:04ss1. Third race, Chicakasaw club stakes, for all ages, one mile; Persimmons first, Little Min nie second, Lucy Johnson third; time, 1:4s Fourth race. seven furlongs; Surprise first, Balance second Lida L. third; time, 131 Fifth race, handicap, over hurdles, mile and a quarter; Ten Times first, Asceola second; Surprise fell at third jump; time, 2:22
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-19
THE BREWERS STRIKE.

Enough Men to Carry the Work in
 New York.
 NEW YORK, April 19.-The loss brewers this morning are employing but few men, as they say their forces are large enough to carry on work, and many experienced men are now working. The locked out men still profess confidence in their victory, but the facts do not seein to war rant it. CINCINNATI, April 19, a. m-Em- ployees in all the breweries have gone out. Two thousand men are out