Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 27, 1874, Page 13

4 i | : : THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBU. TRE CITY. ARSON. KOEPPE HELD TO TI CRIMINAL couRT. One week ago to-night, the family grocery ore of H. B. Dike, at the corner of Monroe ind Ialeted streets, was partially consumed by re. Also, on Monday night preceding Thankiy~ jving Day Inst month, this same building was tire, but on that occasion little damago result- td. .0n tho Monday following this lest firo, cir- yumstances lod tho owner of the property to juink it the work of an incendiary, and on that dsyayoung German named Henry F. Koeppo . wasaccased of having fired the premises on poth occasions, and was arrested on the charge of argon, and the bearing sct for the 2Cthinst. Yesterday morning the prisoner was arraigned pofore Justico Scully for examination.. The fret witness sworn for the prosecation was : MENEY J. DIKE, con of the man who owned tho stock of goods in the building, aud who had the store in charge. ie testified that the building was owned by Jo- geph and William Pratt; the upper rooms were occupied gy a residence, and the lower room as 2 ery, Which was rented to H. B. Dike; do- fecdant had no interest in the stock of goods or building. Some eight months ago the prisoner yagin the employ of Dike, the father of the witnees, aud was discharged; since then Koeppe had started a store of lis own in opposition to the Dike grocery. At tho time of the first fire the stock was not ineured; since thon they had taken ous a policy for $1,000. On tho Ylondes preceding the first fire, witness met with Kooppe. who then requested that they re- Give him back in theiremploy; that he was jeeiog money, and, if they would employ him, he wocld cluso up. ‘The witness drow a disgram ‘of the etore, and showed a window on the Mon- ros street side of tue building, which be bad nailed up. On the morning after the last fire heotscrved the window had been broken open, gud cn tho sill he discovered blood, asif some onhsd entered the 10012 through this win- Sow, and cut bimself oucatermg. He tracod this blood to the room of the prisoner, and there found him bed, complainiug of a se- yere headache, the result of being up late the night before. To noticed, while there, tat the qmeozer’s hand was cut, and had been bleeding. fo then informed Koeppe of what had happened the night before, and that the blocd would betray the incendiary, and that his fatier would eu: prosecute the guilty one. Ac this information Fre accused appeared frightened, and concealed Lis band under the bed clo:bing. ‘Tha witness further testified that tho night before the fire the kerosene tank standin, in the store Was filled wisi ofl, and stood close to a nowly-plastered wall,—so very closo that any ose pumping oil therefrom would neces- eerily be obliged to pleco his left side in contact with tue soft plaster. ‘ho ‘morning ofter the fire the tauk wss empty, and in the rear of it were several holes bored in the floor sandcremmed with pieces of a scarf and rags esturated with kerosenc. The pieces of scarf were identified as having been torn from one be- Jonging to the sevior Dike, while the rags were idemtined_ as partof an apron worn the day be- fore by a younger sonof Mr. Dike, who was at work in the store. After coneulting with Capt. Bullwinkle, of the Fire lasurance Patrol. on his advico he acquainted Capt. Ellis of what he Lad discovered. That officer eent Ofiecr Hogan to arrest the accused, who, upon arre.tiug him, discovered fresh plaster upon the left side of his vest, and the pants which ho wore were saturated with kerosene below the ‘Anecs. CAPT. BULLWINELE was next sworn, atd stated that, at the time of the first fire, he hastened with his patrol to the burning building, but on ascertaining there was no insurance be gave it but little attention. Atthe Isst tire, ho was agsiu on hand ; the fire was oo the Mourcettreet side ; he noticed the nanly- plastered wall uext to the kerosene tank; saw tuat the window to the rear of the store had been broken open: did not know who did it. OFFICER HOGAN was the next witness sworn. Hoe merely testi- fied to mating the arrest, and substantiated the evidence Lefure given as to the condition of the clothing of the prisoner when arzes' This concluded the testimony of the prosecution. ‘THE DEFENSE. Mesers. Sarvin & Wells appeared for the de- fenee, and introduced as their firet witness a man named Wiuniger. He testified to bsving recured the situation for the prisoner with J. Dike, and knew nothing about the cuse, Tho prisoner was then sworn, He secounted for the keroseve being on his pants by the fact : of his having been tho evening before handling Eerosene, and in 1emoving it from one receptacle into another he had spilled it on his clothing. The plavter on his vest he presumed came there by coming in contact with his own wails in moving abcut his premises. ‘The Court, in summing up the whole eviderce, fecided thats the window had evidently been opened by some one well acquainted with the premises; the. fact of the plaster on the ‘eft side of the vest, as well as the pants below the knees being satursted with kerosene, in addition to the fact that a bad feeling existed on the part of the ac- rused toward tho Dikes on account of having teen discharged from their employ, presented %o eppeazauce apyibiug but favorable to thé prisoner, and therefore he thought tno whole Blair should be mrestigated by the Grand Jury, and thereupon held him to the Cnminal Court in bail of $1,000. In default tho prisoner was tommitted to the County Jail. sek car eae: PRESENTATIONS. . Mr. Charles Hebel, foreman of Tansill & Chandier, was presented, Chrietmas-Eve, with SB handsome gold-headed cane by the cigar- ‘makers in their employ. A pleasant surprise ocearred Thureday even- ing at 6 o'ciock. ‘Tho employes assembled in theofice of the Chicago Oatmeal Mills, when one of them presented to Mr. D. Oliver, mavag- ing-partuer of tho mills, a find gold watch aud chain, for his Jinduess to them. D.B. Crego, of the firm of Cregg & Co., was fomewhat surpriced on Chrivtmas-Eve by bis employes putting in an appearance at his resi- derce, and presenting lum with 2 $200 gold The presentation speech, mado by H. E.¥allard, was very neat and appropriate for the occasion. Cspt, E. J. Canniffe, Superintendent of Mr. P. O'Neill's establishment, was the recipient of a double present Christmes-Day. His employer led him a check for a generous amount, and Mr. W. I. Jarman, in bebalf of the em- Ployes of the store, presented the Captsin with Bhtudsome gold-headed cane. ‘Mozes Warren, pablisher, and Western agent forD. Appieton & Co., New York, was yesterday afternoon presented ‘by his employes, at his . Sfice, 103 State street, with an elegant gold Watch-chain, The chain was presented in a hap- Pymanner by Prof. homas E. Hill, and ro- "pended to by Mr. W., who was taken entirely Uy eurprise. ; The employes of the houze of C. 8, Hutchins © Co. Thursday afternoon pregented their fel- *-Worker, Mr. Joseph G. Peppard, who is fmewhat celebrated as a hunteman, with oa elegant silyer-mounted huuting-knifo.- ‘The Beeentation speech was made by 3ir. Wood- d. After 2 response from Mr. Peppard, an adjournment was had to Holyway’s, where mu- tual friendship was pledged in sparkling wine. The Rt.-Rev. Bishop Cheney was waited upon 2 Chrisumas-Day by members of hie congrega- and presented by them with a very elegant tot Episcopal robes, anda costly set of har- Ress. Mrs. Chenoy was also the recipient of a Present trom the Indy members, who made the Rusonble choice ofa suit of sealekin. Bishop of ty in acknowie2ging thanks, gave evidence be high appecaition of theaffection displayed his congregation. 7 ———— THE COUNTY BUILDING, PULRLIO BUILDINGS AND CHARITIES. The Joint Committeo on Pablic Buildings and ities of the Connty Board held a meeting y afternoon. Quite & numbor of bills “ere passed upon, after which Mr. Holden re- Roxed his suggestion to reject all bids for work Snthe addition to the Insane Asylam. Tho Frposition met with spirited objection, and the ‘dhe ion was whether the work of building the dition to the Asylum should be let to the end bidder, or whether it sbouid be a cunder, tho ummediste direction the Committeo. When the metion was put wah Wo'e it was lost, the Chair casting tho de- od one. The vote was a3 follows: Yeas— siden, Lonergan, Hertiug. Nays—Smith, Me- her, Guenther, ‘Clough. The further consid- quien ef the question was thou postponed the question were of the opini * pinion thatthe Com- Pesce could do the work at s eaving to the uty. Those votiog nay, or at least some of them, believed tho opposition was controlled by th motives, pr ollowing the vote, Mr, Guenther moved that Wnmittes apply to the Board for suthority the next meetg. Those voting yea upon: to advertise for taterial to construct the Asylum, which prevailed. After receiving and referring a.proposition to buy the boilers used in the old Court-Houge, the Committee 2djourned. 3 SALARIES. A meeting of the County Board Committee on Salarios was appointed for yesterday, but was not held, for want of quorum. Those present, however, had a talk over the business ‘of the Committee, ‘Tne question discuesed was as to the right of the Board to fix tho salaries of bailiffs at the present time for the ensuing year. The Chairman of tho Committee was in possexsion of an opinion from tho County Attorney to the effect that bailiffs wero recognized as county officers, under the law, which opinion gave importanco to the quee- tion discussed. The further opinion of the Attorney, as to the right of the Board to fix salaries, was solicited, in writing, tobe submitted to a subsequent mocting of the Committee. The Committee, at the ucxt meeting of the Board, will'ask for further time in which to complete its report, which, when made, will be remark- able only for its economic character. a THE JAIL. ‘The familiar faco of Charles Flynn is no long- er seen around the County Jail. Sir. Flynn waa sentenced to imprisonment for six months in that institution, and nad about six weeks louger toserve. Flynn was trasty individual. at least so thought Peter Hand, fand therefore al- lowed the ‘gontleman the whole ‘interior of his domain. Christmas-Day, however, he vacated his quarters, and left. Up to alate hour last night the prisoner, who got away with Mr. Hand's coutidence, had not re- terned, nor is ho likely to, unless sont for. __ The inmates of the County Jail were thrown into a fearful state of excitement Christmas evening, and the occupants of the various celle were struck dumb for the time being with con- eternation and fear by the cry of tiro resounding along the corridors of the budding. Jailer Haud, with Turnkey Connell, hastened inside, aud dis- covered an immense volume of smoke issuing from Cell No. 23, occupied by a young culprit named John Grimes, who is awaiting lus trial in the Criminal Court for Iacovy. They quickly deluged the cell with buckets of water, when it was discovered that the young scapegrace, who is about 16 years of ago, had applied a lighted match to his tick, filled with straw, aud thereby fired his entire bedding. He was punished by continement in the dangeon over night, and yesterday morning returned to his cell with the admonition that a repetition of the offense would be ill with him, 4 ———-—__ A NOTABLE ANNIVERSARY. GEN. 4. F, CHETLAIN’S FIFTIETH HIRTHDAT. The residence of Gen. A. F. Cheilain, at No. 150 Oak street, was brilliantly illuminated last evening in honor of his fiftieth birthday enni- versary. Gen. Chetlain cama to Chicago some two and abalf years ago, and during that brief time has added a host of names to the large number of friends and admirers he already pos- sessed before severing his residence with the little city of Gatena for that of Chicago. Alarge number of the General’s gentlemen friends wero the happy recipients of cards in- viting them to mect him on the semi- centennis! anniversary of his birth at his residenco ay above. Pzominent among the guests assembled were the following: Gon. P. H. Saondsn, Gon. J. 3f. Loomis, Gen. J. W. Forsyth, Gen. John McArthur, Gen. Joseph Stockton, Gen. W. E. Stroug, Gen. G. W. Smith, Geu. Martin Beem, Gen. A. C. Me- Clurg, Gen. Barnum, Gen. J.’ H. Leddie, Gen. J.M. Corse, Col. Eastman, Col. Farrar, Col, Vieree, Col. Rankin, Col. L. Tilton, Judge Tree, Judge Suioner, Judge Lawrence, Jadge Rogers. Judge Vau H. Wiggins, tho Hon. N. B. Judd, the. Hon. J. ¥. Scammon, the Hon. J. .N. Jewett, tho Hon. FF, W. Palmer, of the Inter-Ocean, the Hen. E, C. Larned, A. C. Hesing, the Hon. §. |S. ayes, ’ the Hon. i. B. Arnold, Jossph Medill of Tne Tumexe, E. a. Smith, - Perry H. Smith, G. E. Dunlap, ex-Lieut.-Gov. Broas, Prof. Swing, the Rev. Robert Collyer, and Meaera. Frauklio MacVeach, J. Sf. Durand, J. W. Doane, BR. P. Derickson, Emery A. Storrs, Amos Hal, N. Lud- ington, George Young, Cherles Darues. Fred Wineton, SeGregor Adams, Natoan Corwith, ex- Ald. McGenniss, Heury Corwith, Samuel II. Kerfoot, Carlile Mason, C,H. Ham, A. M. Biil- iogs, W. H. bradley, H. D. Lloyd, and J. H. McVicker. Esch gentleman, on leaving the reception- rooms, wus met at the door by a waiting-maid, who pinned to the leppel of the coata tiny and beautitul bouquet of natural flowers. Descend- ing to the pariors below, they were received by Gen. Chetlain in that gentleman’s orbaue manner, and by him presented to his charming wife, who then ‘presented ber husband's neste to Sire. Perry H. Smith, Mrs. Stillman Clemmens, of Rockford, and Mrs. Masov 51. Hill, of Nashoteh, Wis., who seaisted Mra. Chetlsin in the recep- tion. Mrs. Chetlain looked quecnly in her beautiful evening costume. consicting of a black velvet petticoat, with pink and white silk overskirt, Jooped at each side, with long train, trimmed with an immense quantity of duchesse point lace: tho dresa at the veck cut half decolicte. Her ornamenta consisted of beautiful and del cate pearl jewelrs,—nocklaco and eat-ringe, with morning-glory flowers at the neck, and nat- ural flowers in tho hair, which was dressed in high pnffs, crimped. ‘hrs. Sunith wore garnet silk with long traio, deep plaited flounces with reverse trimmings of lightershade, Her crnaments were dismunds, and natural flowers in tae pair, which was also dressed in high puffs crimped. ‘Mrs. Clemens was dressed in black velvet with long train; point-laco ghawl graceluit looped over her shoulders ; a neckiace of coral, with a queenly coronot of coruls, aud jewelry to mateh, ‘Mrs. Hill also wore black velvet cut with long train and trimmed in Vaiencienues Jace, with natural Howers at the waiet and in the hau, Which was dressed in high crimped puffs. ‘Mra. Chetlaiu’s little dauyuter Edith was also pregeut, dressed ins biuo silk cut. ebort, and trimmed at the neck and waist in pink rosebude.. ‘With her was Miss Addie Emerson, of Rockford, who wore a very pretty drab silk, trimmed with black velvet. and hair dressed smooth, and en- twined with naturel Rowers. Mr. Frod Chetlain, of Galena, a brother of the General, was present ; and also the intelligent and accomplishea son of the host, Mr. Arthur H. Chetlain, was everywhere making mmself eeablo to hie father’s guests. The parlors were testefully arranged with wreuths of evergreen, sud trailing viues over and around the paintings and ongravings on the walls, snd the rich Ince curtains wore artistically dressed with smilax and flowers. On the north wall of the rear perlor, festooned with cedar, was hung the Jarge oil portrait of the General in fall dress uni- form ; over it were the national colors in silk, with gold border ; under it was a wreath of ever- greens surrounding tho figures ‘+50.” ‘When the guests were all assembled, regrets were read from many of the General’s absent friends; among them were thoso of the Hon. E. B. Waabburne, United States Minister to France ; Horace Bublec, Minister to Switzerland; ex- Gor. ©. C. Waghburne, of Wiscouein; C. 6. Chaée, Mayor of Omaba ; and lost, but not least, were the regrets of Col. Gil Piorce, addreesed to Mrs. Chotlain, and which incloved the following lines : ‘ + ‘What, fifty years! I’d ne'er have thought it; A form that bears its age 50 gaily ‘Mast surely ’ve had a sprite that brought it Fresh doses of elixir daily, ye ‘Why ! if you are ao blithe and bright ‘When two score years and ten are numbered, You'll feei a century quite light, ‘And frolic when you've turned your hundred, ‘You seem tobave a stake with Time, And, lueky dog! you play and win it, ‘While others fade, you keep your vim— I wonder what the deuce is in it! But bo itso, I'l not begrudge ye ‘The ekill that dulla the old man’s sickle, Thopo the rascal ne'er ean budge yo ‘With any rod he nas in pickle. ‘Then, fellows, up! I give a toast: ‘May Chetlin gain hie perihelion, And bein fittest trim to boast” ‘Wheu be bas reached an even million, After the regrets were all read, the gentlemen were invited below tothe dining-1vuom wheie a sumprious repast was spread, and at a late hour the guests bade Gen. Chousin aud his family “ good-night.” : ee ees LOCAL LETTERS. MICHIGAN AVENUE TORSE-RAILUOAD. To the Edator of The Chicago Tribune: Curcaco, Dec. 27,.—There has beens good deal eaid abouts horge-railrond on Wabash avenue and our noble Mayor and Aldermen. Now, Lask, Why would it not be a good pian to let this now Horse-Railroad Company build horse-railroad on Michigan avenue and Lake street, commencing pt Lake street bridge, runving east on Lako street to Michigan avenue, thouce south on Michigan avenue to the city limita ? It would be a great benefit to Lake street and Michigan ave- nue. North of Sixteenth etreet, it would double the value of the property within five years. From Sixteenth to Lhirty-first street, it.would improve the property. From Thirty-firet street to tho city limits, 1 would be af groat benefit to the liberty of the’ street. It would make the property far more valuable, Michigan avenue is one of our wide streets, and a contre street aftor we get south of Twenty-second street. It runs south through the best part of South Chicago, It is bound to be one of the best residence streets in Chicago. Lhave beon traveling for the last month in our Eastern cities, and have taken good deal of pains to fiud out whether horse-railronds damage the strects that they ran on or improve them. I am fully eatisfied by what I have soon, and what information I have réceived from others, that tho horse-railroad, when the tracks aro properly laid and no switches, are a great benefit to tha strect that they ran on. In Boston tho two best etreots in the city (Washington and Tremont) have double horse railroad tracks. Doth of those streets run through the fine residence part of the city. Boston is improving fset, and tho business and residents aro seeking tho horse- railroad streets, In New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, the horse-ratlroads run on the bost streets, with ono or two excoptions, and wherever the horse-railroad runs residents or business soon follows. I had mach rather live ona street where the horse- cars ruu. itis convenient to get out, and very convenient when you want to get up a party. If ‘we build good buildings we want to build them where they will be seen, and where the pooplo travel. If this new Horse-Railroad Compeuy will agroa to do as nivch for Michigan avenue as they did for Wabash avenue, there is not much doubt but the ri; of way can ke secured. When the South Division of the city gets a little larger, it will take State, Wabash, and Michigan to accommodate the South Side of the town. Micuican Avenue ProrentTs-OWNEB. PREVENTING FIRES. To the Editor of Ti Chicago Tribune; Curcavo, Dec. 26.—The chief question in our firo-problein is, how to make the city reasonably safe and still retsin our 50,000 or more pine houses in the condition thoy are. The press does not seem to present the issue squarely for public consideration. The evforcement of the ordinance against wooden honses, and a well-observed building- Jaw, will give fair wecurity to tho future build- ings of Chicago against fires within them, bat will not reduce the danger from those now standing. Your Wiesbaden letter of Aug. 8 last to Mr. Coolbaugh, in Tae Tarnenz of Sopt. 1, proposes a most effective moans of making wooden houses fire-proof, bricking tho sides and cement- ing the roof; but the introduction of this process sufficiently to be generally beneficial is imprao- ticable. If the better class of insurance com- panies wore to reject wooden-houses unless 60 protected, it would make little difference, be- csuse the wildcat companies in tenfold greater numbers will write on all the shanties they can get. The solicitors for these doubtful concerns aro reappearing within the past two weeks in greater numbers and more inportuuaio thon over before. They canvass through the pine neighborhoods, and insure oversthing oa which they can collect promiume, ‘The present tiro ordinance makes the removal of any wooden building very dificult, and, if of an inferior class, its removal is virtually out of the question. An inferior wooden house, there- fore, which the owner wants to romove, has ac- tually no value unlees it 18 ingured aud burns. ‘This special incentive Lo incendizrism is ove that our firemey have never hac to confront before. ‘The only practicable prevention when fire, a8 a useful element, gets beyond its proper limits in one of tho houses of 9 wooden neighborhood, is to arrest its spread,—that is, to extinguish it at the earliest possible moment. An abundance of convenient water is the natural remedy, and the placing of faith in chemical repellants. or other doubtful measures, is troating a most serious ailmont with tho vilest quackery. . Tho objection to Gen. Sualer’s measures is that they areonly a temporary relief, and vory expensive. If adopted now, thoy might be re- jected, and tho force reduced by futuro Fire- Boards or Common Councils, The enlargement of the water-system, when once accomplished, cannot be changed, and monoy so expended will benefit fuzure generations as well ay our- selves despite the whims or ideas of future city oftici: ‘There is not more than one-tenth of the whole seitled area of tho city with sufiicient hydrant and water eapacitv to mase the whole macuinery ‘no, not half of it) weuow have, about twenty- hive engines, and work to advantage. ‘The city authorities of Boston’ decided, soon after their fire in November, 1372, to enlarge their water system at an expense of nearly $5,000,000, this work 1s now beiug cairied forward. The stutemouts in the Times’ editorial of Thure- dey last to show, if anrtbing, that water is not tho beat wespou with which to combat fire, came only trom tuo writer's ‘assumption, having no basis of fact. Littlo progress seems msking toward our per- manent relicf, The beads of municipal depart- ments do not agree on the best means. The Citizens’ Association is positive only in the lavishness of expenditares through Shalor’s recommendations. Tho Times, a8 usual, scolds, but proposes nothing practicabie. Yur Tatpose reems to look in different directions toward as many measures, some of them of little promise. Meanwhile the modern Tigg Montagues havo placed an active army of insuranco solicitors in tho field, who swarm through the city eeeking tbe nimblo dimes of the shanty-owners with tae yoracity of grasshoppers, and an avidity preeag- ing even greater desolation for us than has fol- lowed the track of those; poste. The expendi- ture of a Jarge suin on the firs question ix in- evitable, and tho propar dieposal of this fund for the community's vest interest is subject in a great degree to tho intlucnee of the press, FUNERAL OF THE REY. DAVID WILLIAS. To the Editor uf The Chicago Tribune: Seldom has it been the fortune of the writer to witness ao impressive funcral ceremonies as wore performed at the Welsh Presbyterian Church of this city, on Christmas Day, upon the occasion of the burial Rey. David Williams, an aged Welsh clergyman, well known in this city and throughout the country. ‘The services wore con- ducted by the Reva. A. E, Kittridge, Moses Will- isms, aud William Bughes. Tho former-named clorgyman opened the ceremonies by'a moxt feeling prayer, which wes followed by o bymo in the native tongue of tha deceased. ‘The Rev. Mr. Hughes ihen paid a tribute to the memory of the deceased pastor, in the Welsh language, which visibly affected the congregation, most of whom were of the Cambriau nationality. Among many things hignly laudatory to the Christian character of 2ir. Williams, the Rev. Hughes stated that he was the oldest, and one of tne ablest, clergymen of his denomination in this country or Wales. Another hymn in Weleh was thon sung, aot the conclusion” of which the Rev. Mr. Kittredge aroze, and, in & most eloquent address, sct forth the many virtues of his departed colaborer in tho vineyard of - Christ. Most touchingly he dwelt upon his long: life of usefalness, hia emment piety, his unvarying paternal kindneas, his pas- sionate devotion ro his calling. The services at the church were concluded by tho singing ofa favorite hymn of the deceased pastor, when the pail-bearers, six in number, four of them being clergymon and fo elders, advanced to perform the sad duty of bearing forth the mortal remains of him whose voice had so often and 80 elo- quently sounded within those walls. ‘At the graro, in Graceland Cemetery, the cere- monies were concluded by a few pathetic and ap- propriate remarks from tho Rev. M. Willisms, a closing prayer by the Rev. Will- iam Hughes, and o final hymo,— the peculiar pathos and melody of the Welsh vocal music thrilling even the hearts of those who understood not its words. The sad rites over, the earth closed upon the form of him who in life was an earnest worker in the cause of bis Master, a kind ausband, an cffectiouate pa- rent, @ erue Christian geotleman. Those who knew bim and loved him while living, long will remember his wise words of counsel, brs kindly ministrations, now that he is dead. ‘Tae gay world still may seek delight, ‘The thoughtless wander on, But bis kind deeds with holy Ught ‘Wail shine though he is gone. ———— SUFFERING KANSAS, EXTENT OF DESTITUTION. To the Editor of The Chtcago Trioune: Curcaco, Dec. 26.—I take it for granted that our generous citizens are fully aware that active preparations are in progreas for the entertain- meat in behalf of Kansas sufferers, to come off in Farwell Half on the evening of Jan. 1, 1875. By ehowing the number of sufferers already re- ported by the Chairman of the several County Committees, who need immediate assistance in the way of money to purchase flour, fuel, and meat, you see the necessity of immediate con- cert of action in the matter of relief. As I have said in former appeals, my wish is that “Chi- cago’s Now-Xear's,Gift” will bo such a sum as will enable me to send drafts to each Committee, pro rata, to relieve cases re- porsed cn otek County-Committee books, Under B no circamstances shallI send tothe Central Kan- sas Committee, at Topeka. ly dealings are di- rect with tbe authorized Chairman of each County Oommittee. Tho following Counties, through their Chairman, report destitute cases as follows: Barbour, 300; Barton, 400; Elesworth, 800; Jewell, 1,400; Linco!n, 550; McPherson, 700; Mitchell, 1,500; Osborno, 1,200; Reno, 1,200; Republic, 400; and Morris, 300. Other commit- tees to hear from. ‘Tho War Department hes iesued clothing for men in reasonablo quantities to the Counties of Jowell, Osborne, and Smith. Women's and chil- dren's clothing, boots, audtshoes, aud bed cover- ing are greatly needod in all the counties named. All these destitute friends;will have to be main- tained till next harvest. Lot our citizens como forward, and return their gratitude to suffering Kansas, and say uo longer for an excuse, Charity begins at home firet, In 1571, Kansas contributed $21,231 in cash for Chicago eufferers, besides immenge amounts of clothing, provisions, &c. Every citizen should feel that this work is his work, and not wait to be called upon, but send in cash to Assistant-Postmaster C. 8. Squires, and buy liberally the “ grasshoppor tickets," now on salo at our hotels, stores, Young Mfon’s Christias: Aegsociation, and members of the committees, who are supplied with tickets for the “New Year's Concert” at Farwell Hall. Wa.t1am 0. Lupiow, Post-Otlice Department, THE PROGRAMME. Tho programme for the concert is as followa : 1, Instrumental... 2, Reading—“ The Bells”, Dale Armstrong. Bi Bowen, 9, Reading— Buck Fanahaw's Funeral *. Mark Twain Lule Armstrong. 10, “Sabbath Morning Chimes” (new).....F. W. Root ee Audite 6 Hilla A, White, Kellogg Waltz Ps consastue ‘Bra. J.C. Jones ——-—— - GENERAL NEWS. A horse attached to a buggy belonging to F. Rleinzause ron away on Milwaukeo avenue yes- terday and collided with a lamp-post, which was broken down. The vehicle was smashed, also. ‘Tho temporaturo yesterday, as observed by L. Manasso, optician, onder Tue Tarsunz Building, waa, at Sa. m,, 23 deg. Fabr.; 10a, m., 29; 12 m., 34; 3p. m., 33; 6 p. m, 29, and 8 p. m. 29, Coroner Dietzech held an ingest yesterday op tho body of Urian Bteinmerker, who died in Englewood last Wednesday of vatvular dicoase of the heart. A verdict wasrendered accordingly. Catharine Courtney, a girl 11 years of age, was run over at the corner of Desplaines and Twelfth streets, about 9:30 o'clock last night, by = horse and buggy, and suffered severe internal injuries, She was removed to the honse of her parents, No. 131 Bunker street. John Manhattan fell down at the corner of Stato and Twenty-fourth streets last evening, while suffering from hoart-diseese, and was taken to bis home on Clark street, near Twelfth, where a doctor attended him, aad pronounced him in a dangerous condition. South Park Lodge No. 662, 4. F. and A. M., held their annual election Wednesday evening with the following resalt: G.S. Waite. W. 3 W.P. Gray, S. W.: Lostio Lewis, J. W.; W. Jobnson, Treasuror; C.E. Reese, ‘Secretary; J. ‘W. Evans, &.D.; N.G. iyere, J.D. ‘The Independent Order of Drai¢s gave a grand concert and ball last evening at Schuetzenhallo ‘Sharpshoozers’ Hall), corner of Clark and inois screeta. During the evening the mem- bers of the Order were presented with a beau- tiful silk flag, and appropriate epeechos wero tande. An inquest was held yoszerday on the body of Jobn Seotz, the man who died at the County Hospital Chriztmas Day, of injuries received by falling under the wheels of a Cottage Gravo car on the 2ist inst. A verdict of accidental death was rendered, and Martin Kelly, the car-driver, who had been placed under arrest, was released. The annual clection of officera of the Board of Trade will take place oue week from Mon- day—Jan. 4. Tne names most promioently mentionod for Presidoot sro A. M. Wright, N. K. Fairbank, and the present incumbent, George M. How. ‘fhe highwine doalers aro unanimous- lyin favor of Dr. Rush to represent them on the Board of Directors. If all reports be trne, the heating of the In- sane Aaylum and Poor-Houso of tho county is a fit subject for tho investigation of the County Board. It is clanmed that a “ring” bas so far controlied the heating of these institutions as to place the whole matterin the hands of incom- petent mon. Whether the report be true or not, inquriy into the real condition of affarracan do no berm, At tbe annnal commanication of H, W. Bige- low Lodgo No. 438 4. F.& A. M., the following officers wero elected and installed for the ensu- ing year: Joseph I. Mansell, W. ML; Darling, 3S. W.; Senry BR. Coss, Leek, ‘Treasurer ; Thomas I. Greg: B. P, Reynolds, Chaplain: James 2, Dwyer, D.; James B. Madden, 9. S.; John Welch, J.3.; Jobu Porter Ferns, ‘Tylor. The Tremont Houss will hereafter keep on file in their readiug-rooms the following English newspapers: The London Times, Manchester Examiner and Times, Manchester Guardian, andthe Liverpool Daily Alvion. The idea is claimed as original, and will, in connection with theother mayaziues and newspapers on file, render tho Tromout House Reading-room one of the institutions of Chicago enterprise. Gen. Stiles fectured before the Philosophical Society last evening at its rooms No. 103 State street. ‘The subject was ‘ Doubt,” and tho well- kuown opinions of the lecturer brought ont a large audience. He was listened to attentively, much of the attention being elicited by the radical ideas exprossed. One of the Vice-Presi- dents of the Saciety, J. D. Long, of Onarga, Il., will delivor the next lecture of the course on the evoning of Jan. 2. Subject: “The Analysis of Faith.” The officers of the Chicago Military Associa- tion, and Dc, Briard, of tho Polish Guards, met last evening in Capt. Haggio's reatauraut, No. 8 South Clark street. Arrangements were per- focted for a meeting with the oficers of the First Ilinoia Regiment to take place 1n the Sher- man House noxt Saturday evening, for tho pur- pose of devising and adopting some plan of action in pushing forward Gen. Frank Sherman's Militia bill, which will come up at the next sea- sion of the Illinois Legislature. Henry L. Terry was ran over last evening, about 6 o'clock, at the corner of Fifth aveaue and Madison street, by hack No. 69, driven by John Costello. The injury he received was sim- ply the grazing of the right choek-bone by the wheel of the carriage. He was carried intoa neighboring drug-store, but though s bystander ordered the backman under arrest, the polico- men there thought the iujury had resulted more from the tementy of Mx. Terry than from any lack of caution on thepart of the driver. Hence no arrest took place, ‘The Temperance Reform Club of Chicago was reorganized last evoning at a meeting held at the Washingtonian Home. Tho following per- song wero elected officera: R. C. Rankin, Prosi- dont ; W. O. Muller, First Vice-President ; F. B. Keyes, Second Vice-President; A. H. Benson, ‘Third Vice-President ; G. A. Sleeper, Recording Secretary; C. Coppinger, Corresponding Sec- retary. ‘The President announced that the Rev. Mr. Gordon, late of the Western Avenue Baptist Chureh, will lecture at the Home on the eub- ject, “ Bign-oards " Mondsy evening. The Clerk of the Executive Committee, Ci zens’ Association is busily eagaged in drafting the proposed amendments to the Geueral Law for Aluuicipal Organization, under the counsel end direction of the Special Committee which hos charge of the matter, Messra, M. F. Tuiey, H. B. Hurd, and E. G. Mason. These amend- menté will be such as to reconcile conflicting interests, and cbviate many objections that have been raised tothe measure as it now stands; and when perfected it is believed that tho plan for reorganization will be adopted with bnt little, if any, opposition. Mr, Ambler states that the amended bill will be ready for publi- cation this week and will bo introduced into the Legislataro at earliest opportunity after its meetiag. The Chicago Legal Union and the Irish Lite- rary Association—cwo bodies that Lelteve in ex- posing the merits and demerits of things, past and present—sre going to bave suother chal- Jenge debate Tuesday evening. Tho question selectad for discuscion 18 rather ponderous, and will require conaiderable expendicure of words. Itis: «Resolved, That the Latin race has dona more for civilization than the Teutonic and Anglo-Saxon races.” Four champions will be heard from on each side, and Judge Tree, as nN President of the debate try and keep rhetoric within the confines of logic. The battle will take place jn the ball of the Irish Association, comer of LaSalle and Lake streets. This shows a despor- ate valor on the part of the Amoricans, who are about to attack the fiery Celt in his own camp. Mey the best men win! The public, without re- gard to age, sex, color, or previous condition of servitude, is welcome to witness tha combat. THE GREAT WESTERN TELEGEAPH COMPANY. The Master in Chancery appointed somo months ago by Judge Williains to teke evidence concerning the claim of Selah Beave against tha Great Western Telegraph case, in tho suit of ‘Terwilliger vs. The Great Western Telegraph Company ct al., filed hia report yesterday in the case, showing’ that the Company owed Reeve for building linea, otc., with interest, tho sum of $55,958.90. The decision of the Supreme Court in the Terwilliger suit had held that Reeve should be charged with all moneys and receipts for atock received by the Company prior to the election of tho now Director in January, and this ruling debits Mr. Reeve with $151,530.- 90. The following is an abstract in figures : Cost of building 417% miles completed lines, and 267 miles uncompleted lines, covert '$ 91,090.00 poe $43,743,223 Credit, Amount received, as by Supreme Court de- O:her amounts received. Legal services pald.. Balance... Interest to date. iets $ 55,958.99 HAHNEMANN HOSPITAL FAIR. ‘The Board of ‘Trustees of the Habnemann Medien! College and Hospital. consisting of the Hoa. Thomas Hoyne, David S. Smith, M. D., the Hon. N. B. Judd, Henry M. Smith, E, H. Sheldon, Edson Keith, Christian, Wahl, Van H. Higgins, J. ¥. Scammon, and A. E. Small, M. D. convened at the Sherman House parlor on th Slat inat., at 2 o'clock, p. m.,—A.E. Small, M.D. President in the chair, and D. A. Colton, M. D., Secrezary. On motion of Thomes Hoyne, the President Was appointed a committes of one to wait upon ‘Mra, Leiter, Treasurer of the Ladies’ Aid Socie- ty, to ascertainthe amoantof money in her hands as proceeds of the recent fair for the benetit of the Habnomann Hospital, and when it would be convenient for ber to psy over tho same to the Treasurer of said Hospital, Tho following resolution, presented by Mr. Hoyne, was unanimously adopted: Zesolvel, That the thanks of this Board neveby tendered to the ladies who 60 Rindly volun. teerod their time, services, and money, in the manage- ment of the late fair for the benest of Hahnemann Hospital, and that the acknowledgments of this Board are also due to the many Hberal contrilutors among the general public, the press, aud the people, who Fo generously came to the support of this enterprise, swelling its receipts in behaif of the great clarity intrusted to our management snd support. THE WEONG Dox. A gentleman from the West Side went into a canéy-store Christmas-eve to buy = box of candy for the ebildren. He mado his parchase, and, puttiog on his glasses, picked up the bor and started for the door, when a South-Side man who bed been making a similar purchase, called out, ** Hold on, there,my friend, you hava ““T beg yourpardon,” said ut this is the box f paid it is not, L paid for that mysol.” ‘Then the West- be would leave it to the proprietor of that wasn't his box. Tho pro- prietor decided agamst him, as the South-Side man wasaregular customer. Then tho West- Sider called the other man o liar, and got knocked down for it before he got to the door. Jumping up, be saw the proprietor laughing, and as he (the storekeeper) wasn't as large a man ns the South-Sider, he started for him, and was met by a box of gum-drops, which ruined a complete setof €i8teeth. Then the West-Sider spit out a few teeth and a long string or oaths, and said be would seo about this, and again started for the __ proprietyr. He was just climbing over the show cago when tho South-Side man grabbed him iy the coat tails and sheved his head into o pile of warm cara- mels. Then the West-Sider began to think that he had got into a bad crowd, and seeing they were too many for him, broke away and ran out of tke store with an orange box around his neck and enough coramela in his hair to keep him busy all day Christmes melting them out. He thinks that the custom of wishing every ono a morry Christmas is a hollow mockery. CHILDREN’S CONCERT. ‘The Germania Maennerchor celebrated Christ- mas last evening with a grand children’s concert and pall, None but children were admitted, nevertheless the house was crowded to suifoca- tion with tho elite of the Germans of the city. The children were out in full force, and tho little girls looked like fairies in the gauzy aod rich garments. ‘The festivities were commenced with a concert piece on the piano by Miss Olga Mueller, accom- pamted by the leader of the Society, Mr, Julius Fuchs. Although the young lady is hardly over 12 years of age, utill eho oxecuted the dilficult pioce, which was from the opera of “Nutcracker and King of Mice,” with a readi- ness and touch that would do credit to an old and expenenced player. She was rapturously applauded for her brilliant effort. ‘the Chii- drens’ Symphony by Hayden wae produced next with good effect. This consists of a concert pieve on the piano accompanied by all kinds of children’s instruments, such a3 rattles, drums, bells, bones, trumpets, etc. Mr. Fuchs played the piano, and the following childron played the instruments: Misses Emma Bluthardt, Emily Beck, Minna Clausseuius, Dieszsch, Rosa Fuk, Enna ‘Magnus, Olga Mueller, Roesch, and Tilly ues, ‘A children’s concert by grown-up children was the most enjoyable affair of the evening. The concert was concluded with a fairy dance by five Lillipntiang, and s .grand children's polonaize. Afterwards the gifts on the Chrictmas-tree, which was eetin the dining-room, were raffed ol, and thoso winning the prizes were quite appy. jupper was tien partaken of, after which dancing Was tho order of the evening, which was eujoyed by ronng and old atike. ‘CHURCH OF THE 2ESSTAT. Christmas Eve was celebrated by the Indics and gentlemen comprising the congregation of the Church of the Mezwiah, corner of Wabash avenue and Twenty-second streot, with a fescival given in the ladies’ parlor. ‘The festivities opened with the time-honored play of ‘'Cinderel- la”, thecast being made up from among the young people of the congregation. ‘The cliar- ‘actors wero all well represented, and, while giv- ing alldue credit, one must particularly notice ‘the faines. The young misses taking part wero Lillie Adams, Jeasie Crawford, Carrie Wilder, Bessio Bailey, and Maud Hull. They ait played their parts well, and deserve much praiso, Lillie. Adams, as Roseleaf, acted with all the self-possession of an old actress, and received several encoros. At the conclu- sion of the play came the Christmas tree, caus- ing the usual excitement among young and ald. The presenta were numerous, ali the younger portion of the congregation receiving some to- ken of remembrance. A bounteous repast for the children was next in order, to which they did ample jnatice. The wauts of the little ones be- ing satiefied, refreshments for the older ones followed. Apont #00 peraons were present, in- elading many friends from other congregations. Among the prominent Presbyterians were Ar. Jerome Beecher and Mr. John Wright. TICKETED THROUGH. A little 5-year-old was recently ticketed from this city shrouglt to Flint, Mich., entirely unac- companied. Upon her back was secured the fal- lowing placard: ‘Mias Carrie Belle Armstrong: destination, Mrs, J, L. Gardnier, corner of Court and Liberty streets, Flint, Michigan. From Mrs. A. 8, Armatroag, 41 Burnside street, Chicego. The child had in charge a trunk, valise, and traveling-baeket, and seemed as happy and un- concerned as any older passenger. WABASH AVENUE. At s meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chicago City Railway Company, heid yeaterday, the following resolution was adopted : Resolced, That, in view of the contemplated im- provement of Wabash avenue, and the laying of rail- way tracks thereon, the Board hereby authorizos the President and Superiutendent, or either of them, to proceed tothe East for the purposo of obtaining all the inform:tion possible in regard to the best street rails and two-horse double care, or any other modern improvements pertaining to utreet-railrosds, and suitable to this new lino, —-— ANNOUNCEMENTS. ‘Thera will be no morning services at St. Paul's Church, owing to the wineas of the pastor. Wednesday evening St. Stephens Episcopal Church hes a miscellaneous entertainment for the benefit of the church. The Alumni Association of Mount Holyoke Institute willcome together in & reunion this week. Notice of the time and place will be given herestter. The Society for Physical Culture will moet Saturday afternoon at helf-pest 2 o'clock, at the Athenaeum, No. 114 Madison stroet. Dr, Parker will lecture, The Society of Physicians and Sar- geons will hold a meeting to-toorrow evening at the Grand Pacific Hoel, Some interosting papers on topics of general! interest will bo read. 3. 2 Lalor will address the Sunday Lecture : SUNDAY DECEMBER 27, 1874--SIXTEEN PAGES. Society this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Grand Opera House. Hissubject willbe * The Work- jugmian's Share in Civilization.” Admission, 10 cents. Girls of all nationalities can be found at tho Employment Bureau of the Womau’s Aid Asso- ciation. Ladies aud heads of families are in- vited to call if in search of help. Room No. 1, Relief Block, 51 LaSalle street. : Tho Rey. Arthur Mitcholl, pastor of tho Fire! Presbyterian Church, will preach the third ser- mon in tho Sunday afternoon course to the pub- lie in Farwell Hall, No. 148 Maaigon street, to- day at3p.m. Subject, A Wonderful Conver- sion.” Seats free. ‘The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias have completed all arrangements for their uni- form ball, which will take placo Thursday even- ing (New-Year’s Eve) at McCormick's Hall, Al- ready a largo number of tickets havo been dis- posed of, and the event promiges to be enjoy- able. The dance programme is neat, novel, aud unique, and tho selection of dances is admirable. Those intending to be prasent should secare tickets immediately. ‘Tuo first annual rennion of the closs of "74 of the Chicago High School is to be held Tuesday evening, at the residence of M. C. Dean, Esq., No. 269 West Adams street. A fitting pro- gramme has been arranged, it including a rendi- tion of “Greeting” by a member of the Arion Club, the readiug of a class paper, a poem by Pau! Shorey, the valedictorian, and a class song by Prof. George Howland. The class will prob- ably be largely represented, and thoso members who have not been folly informed regarding the reunion are earnestly invited to be present. _ Tho Executive Committee of tho Nebraska Re- Hef and Aid Society, having been informed that numerous individuals are traveling about the country soliciting contributions for the benefit of the destitute settlers of Nebraska, and pro- tending to have anthority to act for said Society in eo doing, notice is hereby given that this So- ciety has no traveling agents at present, and all persons claiming to be such should be avoided. Contributions should be forwarded direct to Gen. E. O. C. Ord, Chairman of the Executive Committee, Omaha, Neb., or to Ino. B. Drake, Treasurer of the Chicago branch, 122 Clark street. ‘The depot for receiving donationa of clotaing is coutinued at 100 Wabash avouue. THE ATHENEDS makes tho following announcements: Tho Rev. C. W. Wendto will give the treifth lecture in the Free Course Monday ovening. Subject, * Sun- days in German:.” The public are invited. Seats free. None of the evening claasea will meet durioz the week. The Thursday evening gociable will be postponed to Jan.7. The winter fterm.of the evening classes will open the first woek in January. All tho classes of tast term, comprising four German, two Fronch, and one each in Latin, Spanish, phonography, draw- ing, vocal music{ English literature, and elocntion, will be continued in next term, and will ali be open tonew members. Ad- ditional classes will be formed im writing, En- glisb grammar, and composition, and bookkeep- ing if there are @ suflicient number of persons desiring such instruction, to form s class, All who would like to enter such classes are request- ed to call at onca and register their names. The class in writing (if formed) will be in chargo of Mrs. Sloan, who is a daughter of Mfr. Spen- jeer, the author of the system known as the “Spencerian System of Writing.” ‘The class in light gymnastics, for Jadies and children, which has met Saturcay afternoon, will, after the holidays, meet on Wednesdays ana Saturdays. Pisno-instruction will be continued on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The fallterm of the evening classes closed with a membership of over 500. it is hoped that the membership will be doubled in the winter term. All members of classes, and those intending to join them, are requested to call during the present week aod secure their class-tickets. Rooms, 114 Madison street ; open daily. —— CRIMINAL. Henry McGregor and George Turner met at the corner of State and Severteenth streets Christmas night, and engaged in 2 dispute about a debt which the former claimed the latter owed him. Torner finally wound up the quarrel by shooting MeGregor in the left arn, inflicting alight fleah wound. Both were arrested. George and Charles Salter unied in an at- tempt to steal s buffalo robe from the buggy of W. L. Gray Christmas morning. George M. Weber, the Iynx-eyed watchman oryployed at J. ¥. Farwell & Co.’4, frustrated their pious design by calling Officer Lyckberg, who arrested the brothers. The arrest was duo in great part to the prompt reaponae to the alarm given over the American District Telegraph wires. Joseph Tarsey, the alleged murderer of Goetze, was taken from the Jail yesterda; to ap- pear before Justice Scully for -preliminary ex- amination on the charge. Owing tothe fac: that Lis counsel, Atr. A. 8. Trude, was engaged in the McDonald-MeGarry trialin tho Criminal Court, by sgreement the examination was continued till Wednesday, at 1 o'clock p. m., and the pria- oa was takeu back to his cell in the County The house of ill-fame kept by Mollie Williams, at No, 12% Pacific avenue, was the scene of a rumpns yesterday afternoon. Two men who went into the place eaused the disturbance, which regulted in the pulling of the house by the police. The keeper and four inmates were ar- rested, Among the latter was the notorious Mollie Pendars, who eseaped 9 few mornings ago with alight fine. It is to be hoped that Justico Boyden wlll give her the full extent of the law this time. Yesterday afternoon the pay-car of the B., P. & 0.2. R. aur'ved at South Chicago, and the Paymaster was paying tho meu for November. The December discharged mou demanded their pay for tnis month, which the Paymaster re- fused, not having the rolls and time. They would not take no for an anewer, and made & rush for the Paymuster, who drew o revolver to force them back, whereupon a dozen men drew revolvers, and for a moment it loosed as though ’ bloodshed wes imminent. Thematter was final- ly amicably settled, sad the pay-cur was allowed to proceed. Dr. C. F. Hart, of No. 165 South Peoria street, was the subject of an attack by two highway rob- bera about § o'clock last evening. He had just stepped out of his house, when theruttiaus camo upon him, and one of them presonted 2 pistol at his breast and demanded his money or his life. ‘The Doctor is not ono of those who easily be- come ecared, and, quick os a flash, seized the weapon and’ wrenched it from the villain’s hand. The other ruffien was about to pounce upon him, but the bold movement of the plucky physician non- plused him, and the two ran off. The doc- tor tried to shoot the fellow who presonted the pistol, but the weapon would not work, and he was compelled to call for help. Sanitary-Police- man Hickman bappened to be near, and caught one of the robbers, who was taken to the polica station, where ho gave the name of Paul Elle worth. Ho is known to the police aa a rutiian of the worst kind. oo THE CITY-HALL, The Committee on Streets and Alloys for tho South Division will meet Monday afternoon to consider the proposed opening of Calumet ay- enue. The Finance Committee met yesterdsy after- noon in the City Clerk's office, but beyond the auditing of s few unimportant bills transacted nothing of publio interest. Business around the City-Hall yesterday was in a very lapguishing condition. The general public knows better than to trouble city employes with business the day after Christmas. ‘The Board of Polico have found it necessary to post up notices to the effect that no more ap- plicants will be received at present for either tho Police or Fire Departmonta. Sinca Gen. Sholer bas gone, there is no hope of any addi- tional appropriations until the next fire. Mr. Alexander Sullivan, the Secrotary of the Board ef Public Works, yesterday returned from a prolonged tour through the Eastern Bates. He will be at bis post in a few days, ready and will- ing to receive the good wishes of his many friends and to return the favors with good deeds. Commissioner Reno hag been induced to stay away from the City-Hall for a few days. A few dsya ago he planted the heel of his reportorial boot directly in the centre of the left lens of hia spectactes. He mourns his loas severely, bat has been induced to enter into negotiations for the telescopic lens of the Dearboru Observatory to taxe its place. The Board of Publie Works have instracted Meesre. Souleriv, James & Co., contractors for the Haisted-street viaduct, that they must com- plete the work according to specifications before it can be accepted. Accordingly they will im- immedistely commence making the requisite ad- ditions, hoping to finish the work by tho middle of next month. ‘The Bosrd of Police and Fire-Marshals yester- day made another test of the eficacy of dynam- ite in blowing down brick walle. The experi- mest waa mado on the preirie, just west of tha Grozt Eastern track, sbout 200 yarda south of Harrison street. Two cartridges were first at- 13 tached toa brick pier 3 feet in thickness, which was shattered by the explosion into atoms. Ex- periments on wooden beams wero also made, on 10 by 10 timbers placed in an upright position, by hanging cartridges on therr sides. ‘The tm- bers were cut. in two at cach explosion, the Pieces flying in every direction, The Board were infinitely delighted with their new toy, aud their oud and frequent exclamations of joy be- tokened anything but sadness tor the absence of Gen. Shaler. The Co! ittee on Strects and Alleys for tho ‘West Division met yesterday afternoon. Pres- ent, Ald. Cullerton, McDonald, Ryan, Waterman, Bailey, White, and Cleveland. Comptroller Hayea having msde some improvements on Depot place, requested the name to be changed to Arbor place. The Committco passed favoru- bly upon the change. A petition from property- owners on West North avenue, on the line of tho proposed one-horse railroad, asking that an ordinance now in the hands of the Council, providing for street improvements, be passed, was algo favorably acted upon. Ald. Campbell’a resolution directing the Board of Public Works to ‘prepare an ordinauce for the filling, curbing, and paving of Western avenue, from Bluo Island avenue to Madison street, was laid over for further consideration to allow the property- owners along the line timo to prosent any peti- tions either for or against the resolution. ‘The Committee then sdjourdod. 3 —— PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. F, C. Harriott (Miss Clara More vis) are stopping at the Tremont House. Atn meeting of the live-stock dealers at the Union Stock Yards yesterday resolutions were unanimonsly adopted expressive of sorrow 26 the death of their late friend and associate, Mr. J.D. Reaves, who has been closely identified with the liyo-stock interests of Chicago for sey= eral years. Among the arrivals in town yesterday was Mr. J.C. Cochrana, who has just returned from Washington. It is underatood that bis chances of appointment to the position of Supervising Architect of the Treasury are excellent. Tho Illinois delegation, with one exception, and all from Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, and New Hamp- shire, have becked bim persistently, and Secre- tary Bristow will, itis thought, listen to them favorably. Christmas night, Dr, Ludiam sad Mrs. Frank- lin MacVeagh called upon Cc. H. Wash burn, the President of the Jate Homeo- pathic Hospital Fair, and presented her with a beautiful gold watch and chsin. There were no speeches on either side,—none of that fuss and parade which deprives presents of half their value. This gift was in recognition of the ser vices rendered by Mrs. Wasbborn in organizing aad carrying through the Hospital Fair. For months she devoted toit all her time, all her rare executive ability, and skill in management. She led and disciplined the host of Isdies whoso temporary stopping-place on Lake street as the centre of attraction Isst month, and this acknowledgment of her deserts, so unexpected by the recipient, will meot with the approva! of ail who know anything of her labors during tho summer and autumn. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Palmer House—M. A. Gardner, Detroit; L. McHer= K. K. Jones, Quincy; W. F. Duty, Now ‘Tilin ; C. G. icty New Hartford ¢ ¥. W. Badelife, Alton... .. Sherman House.—A. J. Car penter, Davenport; IH. Howland, New York; H. 3d, Banerott, Syracuse; Goorge Anderson Sfoux City; James T. Mason, Oregon; L. F. fason, New York jack, New York; S.H. Deere, Rochester. Tremont House—W, W. Wheaton, Detroit; G. W. son, Titusville; John M, Pattison, Cincinny Holmes, Milwaukee; A’ D. Hall,’ Milwaukeo Wetzler, Galveston;’ L, A. Babouck, . Freeport; Eckhardt, Detroit, a MARINE ITEMS. ‘VESSELS LAID UP AT SANDUSES, 0. Sanpusky, O., Dec. 25.—The following vessels are laid up at this port: 3 Stzamens—Jano, Ottawa, Clinton, Germania, Lafayette, Young Hiexory, Heather Bell, Phil. Walter, B.¥. Verris, Total. 9. a Pnoretters—Orontes, Yosomite, Red Jacket, Huron City, Total, 4. Stoop—Jennie Licd. Total, 1. Bank—I. B. Rice. Total, 1. Scuooners—Dairn, Lark, Katie, - Maggie, Cordelia, Amelia, Ameden,’ Pincnaville. Mary Ellen, Mary Jane, E. F. Gain, H.F. Merry, Jobu T. Johnson, H. 8, Wallbridge D. Provoout, American Champion. Total, 16. = Pegs FOr ‘Mystic, Leatio, Starkweather. ‘otal, 4. Banezs—L. B. Crocker, S. H. Lathrop, B, Be Seeman, ‘otal, 3. Grand Total, 33. VESSELS LAID UP AT OSWEGO, 3. T. Osweso, N. Y., Dec. 25.—The following is the list of voesels laid up at this port : Bnios—l'owhatian, E. Cuhen. Banrk—J. S. Austin, Provertea—S, 8. Ellsworth. Sc#oosers—Hoboken, Canton, Clarton Belle, Forest Queen, Russian, Cascado, Nevada, Loli- via, Cortez, ‘Maderis, Florida, Blazing Ster, Royal Oak, West Sido, Sea Gull, Guiding Star, Olive Branch, Telegraph, Iising Star, Samana, Cariton, Active, Scud, Camache, Eagle Wing, Southwest, Rockaway, Elviua, Three Friends, Kate Kelley, Mary Elizabeth, Evolino Bates, Mary For, J. Maria Scott, Jennie Matthews, Anow Baris, Beile Mitchell, J. E. Bailey, Sem Cook E. BR. Willams, Willic Keller, J. R. Noyes, Joba Magee, Wm. ‘Kaynor, W. B. Pholps, Oliver Mitchell, R. J. Gibbs, Geo. B. Sloan. A. L. Andrews, Frank Crawford, Thos. Simma, If. G. Cleveland, Senator Blood, W. H. Cades, D. G. Fort, W. L Preston, L. L. Lamb, Delos DeWolt, C. A. Martiu, O. M. Bond, Turner & Keeler, Smith & Poat, E. D. Dorr, ‘Yoou—Oneida, Fulton, Crosader, May Queen, Quicketep, Marin Mdivin, Steve Lyons, Major ‘Dana, C. P. Morey, F. D. Wheeler, Wm. Avery, Alsozon Sumner. Bancr—Euroka. a OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS. New York, Dec. 25.— Arrived, steamship France, from Liverpool. ‘ ‘Loxpox, Dec. 26.—Steamship Abyssinia, from ‘New York, bas arrived out. w.W. o.D. ad ‘The Popular Tailoring House. ‘Having taken advantage of tho Into heavy decline ta woolens by buying largely of the chotcest goods in thd market, we can offer still greater inducements to gen tlemen who desira to place their orders for suits, over costa, or pantaloons, We are now prepared to take measures strictly upon the condition that our stylet, trimmings, and workraanship must bo equal to the Vest, sod our prices lower than tho lowest in the city, J... Gatzert, 183 South Clark utreot. To the Economical. In connection with our superior volvets at $10, $12, and $14, we shall offer, Monday a. m., enough all-aille Lyons cloak velvet to make a cloak 20 inches long, for $95. Thisisa grost Largain. Ladies desiring velvet Polonaises or cloaks will consult thelr own interest by examining our prices before ig. We shall also offer the balance of our cloth cloaks at sv great reduction, Horcasry, Parson & Co, 187 139 State stroot. Contraction in Prices is what the times demand, Sewing machines will be about the last to succumb to such demand, but in one instance, at least, the demand has been foreatalled, as the Home Sewing Machine, which 1s first-class in all respects, is offered at a considerable reduction ; that Company having taken the initiative in the downward. direction of prices, Their alesroam is at 141 Btata street. New Year's Entertainers should remember that Turner & Fay, No. 824 West ‘Madizon strect, offer at greatly reduced prices fine cat apd engraved Baccarat decanters, claret jugs, goblets, champagnes, wine, lemonades, glass dishes, ko, Cope- land's fing cake and fruit plates in flowers and paint" ings, and beantifal punca bowls. Pianos by the Car-Load. ‘Messrs, Jalius Bauer & Co, ara Just in receipt of two car-loads of splendid pianos which came too late for Christmas sales, This stock comprises the best in struments made, and, for lack of sorage, will bs sold atarare bargain, Corner State and Monroe streets. Go and sea them, a Book Auction. ‘The rale of Zngitah books, conducted by Mr. Shaw, at Smith & Harrison’s auction store, 61 Madison street, will be continued each morning, afternoon, and even- ing this week. Parties wishing to add to their Hbraries should net fail to attend, Pianos for Rent. Fine new 7-octave rosewood pianos, Rent money deducted {¢ purchased, Prices, $300 to $700; ware ranted five years, Bead’s Temple of Maric, No, 02 ‘Yan Buren strect. es Bottled Iineral Waters for Families by Buck & Rayner, makers of the “ Mars Cologne.”” District-Attorney Winsiow, of Brooklyn, sig- nslized his exit from office yeateaday by entering s nolloin the Jibel case of Charles A. Dana, Judge MoCue, the plaintif%, being ratisied with the expisnation in the Sun of Thursday tack