Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 14, 1875, Page 4

a 2 QUR NEIGHBORS. Milwaukee Boasts Anew of Her Superior Horse- flesh. At the Same Time [er Citizens Make - Wry Faces at the Tax- Collector. - —s— The Cream City in Her Sunday Clothes-—Social and Re- » _ ligious Gleanings. Occurrences of Interest at Kenosha, Wis., and Waukegan, Ill. Sleighing at Kankakee, Ill., and Social- ity and Ice at LaPorte, Ind. Recent Events of Note in Our Immediate Suburbs. 5 WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. CELEBRATED MILWAUKEE STEEDS. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Muwavsse, Fed. 18.—Beadors of Tax Ta=n- UsE have been delightod, the past few weeks, with descriptions in these colamns of noble, costly, aud bigh-bred horseflesh, Tho animals named will bear competition with the finest stock, not strictly reserved for speed, of any other city. But we have 100 or more other an- imals not less celebrated, if ecarcely their equals in blood and mettle, that ought to be meutioned in this connection before closing the present vol- ‘tame of Milwaukee steppers. Among the most prominent will be found that noble “Texas” maro of Maj. McCauley, whose transcendsnt virtue is that ahe is not afraid of the cars. ‘Mrs. J: H. Crampton’s bay mare would arrest the aomiration of the most careless observer in any driving-park in the world by the munificence of tho “sweep of the hind leg.” The animal is s besuty,—if an eccentric one. C. H. Swan, our popnlar coal dealer, warms our firesices with bright black diamonds, and dickles our eyes with bia promising young brown gelding ag he drives to snd from ue office. When he passes, one would say: “Behold, a whirl- vind.” The Hon. J. W. Van Schaick is a great admirer of.the noblo animal. He always sits behind a fine blooded one. E ‘The very fast, magnificent chestont gelding of ‘Mrs. C. ch Hashana is the souder of our sta- bles. High-toned, mth epringy action. John Criliy, with bis brown mare, are the ob- fects of anivereal adoration as the speed along xe tha lightning flash. Mr. Crilly’s animal has se peculiarly berorc stride. ©. P. Jones is the fortunate owner of the 16- hand gelding, ‘Che Major. ‘Ihe animal bas been “turned out” for the winter. Tue flashing eyes of a hundred society Indies are longing for asight of the splendid proportions and perfect action of The Major once more C. A. Buttles, tho celobrated iron man, kee} quite a stable of distinguished trotters. e rives three different ones, ali fast, and all equally gorgeous. ‘John C. Smith, the famous wholesale grocer, master ng he is of the science of ‘haudling the sibbone,” is hardly equal to restraining the fiery temper of his vixenish bay mare; and when Sohn and Sam Chandler. his genis! partner, mest ‘on the road, a lively ekirmiab, not to say an ap- palling struggle, is the result. Ed Hickox baa a really beantiful large black gelding, 24 inpresaive stepper. ‘Charming Miss Boynton tts behind » fragile deauty weighing a trifle leas then 1,200; but the Sarnout 1s the sdmiration of sil. . Billy Lawrance aud bis etyhuh bay are invaria- bly somewhere about the front raok, and what higher can be awarded? yy Turner stili “* pusbeson the reins” over his unequaled white-feced mare, “Nancy.” Tilly Lynde and his gray horse are the talk of the town. Alike weil-bred, accomplished, and beautiful, they are envied by «ll betioiders. This ‘article ebout “plays out” the horse question in Milwaukee. XHDRE-QUARTEES OF & MILLION TO PROVIDE FOR. ‘There bas been a good deal of growling at the heavy epecisl and general taxes, snd owners of real estate are—to listen to them—about the sorest clags of people in Milwaukee They are ready, on the lezst provocation, to swear there 18 ro margin between income and expenses; yet they prefer to occupy an acre or two of ground with a single swell maneton to putting up eight or ten €20to €80 cottages which would yield five tunes the interest on tho value of the iand. After lowing off the steam of discontent, they settle their account for taxes, and go about their business cheerily for another year, waiting for “ priccs to advance” tosellout. The Treasurer reporis that nealy all the annual taxes ara paid in. The payers exhibit ‘all varieties of emotion, from assumed cheerfulness to subdued exasperation ; but they pay. Avvain hope seems to havo gone abrosd that weare to havo a ‘‘let-up,” this year in public expenditures, and that future taxation val bo less. Tas Taiuxx correspondent bas keen ingnirivg into the matter, and finds as fol- 78 2 First—As to the Water-Works. The interest ‘on the cost of construction will contiane:te be a not outlay for the present. The peeple are slow in abandoamg their wells and liquid poison end taking to pure lake wator, with its cofailing supply, freedom from freozing, and so forth ; and we are to net down on account of tbia item at lenat 180,000, chargeable te the general Second—The sewerage system. This great work iaa very loug way from having been ao- complished. Last year great progress was made, and the people were well satisfied with the extension. i yoar tbe expenditures will aggregate about $202,000; about one-belf of which will bs paid by special frontage tax. The work will com- Mence as e00n as the frost becins to get ont of the ground. The dranghtsmou have been en- gered iv tho plang all the winter, and the prog- Tesa made thia year will be more rapid than ever before. A genersl idea of the sewerage ex- teosion plan for 1875 bas alreany been given in these oolamus, Third—The paving of streets, street-improve- Mmeuts, and new buildings. Altogether, about 5 miles of stroeta will huve tobe psred. Spring street improvemout, and a new pavement for Wisconsin street, both of which will cndoubt- ediv be undertaken, will cost not [ess than $250,+ 000. To this must be addod the estimates for ordinary stree:-improvements in the out- skirts of the city, which already exceea $125,000. Tso new school buildings, one 1h the Fourth snd the other in the Tlurteenth Ward, anda pew central police-atation will have to be erected. . For theso, the expenditure for the yar may,bo set down at an sdditioual $50,000. then there'is the Saventh Ward Park improve- ment, whicl muet be pushed to a rapid conciu- sion, to satisfy a large section of the population, who showed their appreciation of the improve- ment, even in its ragged and preliminary ateges, by crowding there iast sumwer before the round had fairly beeo leveled; and expondi- ares for a variety of osher matters. Tbe whole will make io round oumbers an ex- penciare of abvnt three-quarters of a million of jolisrs for special improve:nente to be provided for in addition to the ordivary ranning expensen of streets, echools, gashghts, public offices, buildings, and so forth. . The people really look upon this grand scheme of brosd-pange expenditures for broad-gauge improvements vith complacency and pniae. Everything we propose to do in 1875 has already been commenced, or is in some shape under way, eud must be gone on with, so the lisbility has to ts looked aquarely in the face, whether we wilorna, and met. A copuidorable portion of che cost ie charged to the property directly benefited, and evhances ita value and in- come to an extent that speedily offsets tho amount imvested. The balauce thut falla oa the goneral publio is not neariy 80 burden- some av gome would suppose. A BITIZE RELIGIOUS LAWSUIT. The jury iu the cause, the State of Wisconsin against Messrs. Hauser & Story. proprietors of the Christian Sta'esman, a crimival action for Libel, in the Circuit Court, yesterday came into eourt, repurted that they wore unable to agree, and were discharroi,—tho vote alaniding eight for sequitial aud 10-2 for comviciion, Ths causs.of the libel was the ication of arti- clea reflecting on tho chastity of nuns and jests in the Milwaused Qponvent, a scholastic institation of great celebrity, where the wives of numbers of our most prominent citizens were educated, and where orer400 young giris, all of respectable and mostly of wealthy birth, are pupils. Tbe libel naturally caused deep indignation among our Catholic population. Meetings were held to denounce the paper, and ficaliy this action was brought, together with = civil action for $25.009 damaces. Mr. Lakin and Mr, McMullen appeared for the defendants; the former being a famons Protestant -champicn, who calls the - Bomish Chuch “tho mother of hsrlota aad home of sbominations.” Tao State was represented by the District Attor- ney, James G. Jenkins, and Jadge Dixon, ex- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State. There was 2 bitter fight, to begin with, aver the religious faith of the jurymen, the defense en- tering a motion that no Catholic be allowed on the jury. The motion was overruled, and the ruling waa excepted to. The jory was finally made up of Catholics, Episcopalians, and Methodists. The evidence of the ecution suaply proved the educational character of the institution iled, thetigor of the rules en- foreing caastity, and so forth, the almost impos- mbility of anything immoral taking place there, only one priest being admitted, namely, the Father Confessor; and the fact that interviews had been had with the defendanjs, who refused to give up the names of their correspondents, and did not retract. In cross-examinafion, the witnesugs admutted that the nuns owe obedience to the Pigstas that, for all they knew, others be- sides the Father Confessor might bave surrep- titions access to the builling; that there were opportunities for spent secrecy and echism; and that the rules: enforce unusual privacy; and, with respect to the interyiows, tint witnesses broke an engagement to meet the defendauts fora fiual discussion, preferring to break off negotia- tious and briog suit. ‘rhe defense did not offer any evidence, relying on law points, and reserv- ing their testimony for the $25,000 damages ac- tion. They insisted that, by the Constitution of ‘iecoosin, the jury are judges of the law and fact in indictable actions for libel, and that there ‘can be no criminal action for libel against cor- porations in this Stats. The balance of the ar- guments fo. the defensd was nothing but vehe- ment denunciation of the Roman Catholic Caurch, of “he most fire-and-brimstone style. Counsel for the prosecution made an artfal fight, appealing to the fait-mindedness of the jury; but they could not get over. the legal techuical- ities, which were truly stated; andso the ma- jority of the jury seem by their vote to have cousidercé The Court was crowded to suffocation throughout, and the feeling aroused bv the trial among bigots on both sides is intense. The criminal action will. go over till next term, snd probably before it can come to trial again the vieil action for $25,000 damages will have been decided. In the latter suit the defense will bring evidence in support of the libel charged. f£0NE SOCIETY ITEMS. - Mrs. L. A. Bacon, No. 643 Jackson street, gave abirthday party Thursday evening, whica was largely attended, and an elegant affair. ‘Mra. O. J. Hal'es residence, No. 543 Milwau- ‘kee street, presented a fairy-ke appearance last night,,having been given up to. the children. Conroy did the catering. Mre. Sherwin, No. 109 Maxon street, cave a birthday party thi wing. lt was % very agree- able gathering. "Poe tin-weading of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Elis was celebrated last night at cheir residence, Milwaukee street, A large number of gaesls assembled, notwithstanding the severity of the weather. The event was greatty enjoyed. Cou- roy had charge of the delicacies. Several notices of intended marrrages baving been sent to Taz Tareuns correspondent for in- sertion in this columo, it may be intimated that ench notices must come tron authenticated gources ; otherwise they will invitiably be ro- jected. jerrea euten season ia bearing heavily upon society, and gasety ia sitting in a caureh pew. ANOTHEE SORT OF ‘* £0CIETY” NEWS. A sort of semi-gociety entertainment was pro- videa by tho “ Helping-Hands" of Plymouth Church yesterday evening, in the shape of a geven-act coniedy enticed “Fashion, or Brithants Are :not All Diamonds,” ia the parlors of Plymouth Church, to an apprecimive and {asuionable audience. Tue parts were sustained by Mrs. ©. H. Hamilton, Mrs. James 8. Peck, iilias Kate 2. Britt, Miss Fanny Shepard, and Miss Effie Hand, and Messrs. C. H. M. Tobey. Ed Ball, Frank Clements, H. Vose, H. 3B. Goodrich, A. ‘i’. Newhall, Charles Norris, sod Ernest Allis, Toe affair weot off with eclat. ‘The hterary socicty connected with the South Side German and Evglish Academy gave an egceeable entertainment et Academy Hall yeator- day evening. Greavincerest was felt in a debate onthe queshon: ‘Will it be for tie interests of the Union to elect Gen. Grant for a tnird from the head of the Order of the Little Sistera of the Poor, inquiring as to the advisability of locating a branca of thé’ Order here, Father Lalumiere is understood to be in favor of the ides, as he ia, indeed, of every kind of charitable ; and benevolent work, and it is highly probable the branch will ‘bo established. By none | would they be welcomed mae warmly or grate- folly than by those good women who have de- voted themselves so long aud eo faithfully to the relief of the suffering and distressed. under the namo .of Board of Local Charities—the wives and daoghters of the most Wweillhy and prominent merchants and capitaliste of Milwaa- kee. These Little Sisters give up their whole Ties to the work of cbarity, aud, whe-evor they are seen, blessings from fall hearts fallow them. Unfortunately, these is but toolarge » field for their exertions in this city. , en8: SUNDAY SERVICES, * The Rev. E.R. Ward will preach at St. Ed- mond’s, Bownd: Rane ‘Misuion, at4 o'clock in the afternoon on “Contirmstion.” Services in Christ Charch, No. 683 Fourth street, at the usutl hours, forencon acd even- ing. Early Eurcharist at 7:30. m.° The Bev. E. R. Ward will conduct the services. ‘Services at the Cathedral, corner of Marshall and Division streets, at tho usus! hours. ‘The Reve. EB. W. Spalding andC. L. Mallory will con duct the exercises. Early communion at 7 8. m. To Plymouth Church there will be services at the usual hours, foreaoon and evening. Subject of the evening discourse: ‘For What Shall We Live 2” 7 Jmmanuel Presbyterian Church, Astor street, near the corner of Division. Services will pe ednducted by the pastor, the Rev. G. P. Nichols, morning and evening. : The they. C. F. Tolman, of Chicago, Iil., will preach at the Second Baptist Church. corner of Beyenth and Spring atreete, to-morrow morning. In the ovening the pastor will preach at the usual hour. Subject: ‘Dives sad Lazarus.’ Tust Baptist Church, Jefferson street, J. H. Grifith. D.D., pastor. ‘Morning subject: “What Iss Sinner?” Opening sentonce (congregation atanding): ‘Rock of Ages.” Diapbunal reading of Psaln 51, congregation sitting. Evenin; gub- joct: Missionary addreaw by the Rev. O. F. Tol- mao, returned missionary, after which the ordi- pavce of baptism will be observed. ‘At the Summortiela Church the pastor, the Rev. 0. N. Stowers, will proach morning and evening. The Hailelujah Bund will “do” the singing in the morning. Sunday-school at 2 o'clock. The honse will be well warmed and the seats free. Come all. ‘The Hallelajah Band singsat Bay View Church this eveuiog. - ‘The Rev. E. 1. Breeze is about to transfer his labors to another Siate. The Rev. E.R. Waid is editing an excellent little church monthly for reading by the Eptsco- palians, His “Cburch Year,” which ia a com- pact description of the feasts of the Church, is having 5 large sale. BEAL ESTATE. The following transfers in each ward for the | ft week: are xenorted for Tar Tanune by { Weil & Farnum, Beal Estate Brokers, 88 Michi- ‘MISCELLANEOCB. - The organ of old Immauaal Church bas been, removed to Hanover Street Congregatioual Church. : : Boys were cutting ice on the ice 2 miles out yesterday. : ‘All the trains on the Northwestern are again rnuning on time, but the condition of the suow blockade up north 1s deplorable. Former members of the wenty-sixth Regi- ment W. 8. Y. will meet at3 o'clock to-morrow to organize a forthcoming reunion. ‘The children of Catnedral Carish are being in- atructed fur the proper reception of the rite of confi mation. ‘At the Sentinel “ pay” to-day five young ladies wera among the typos who received ao much pe -1,000 ems. ‘They constitute part of the day force. ‘Teams are travsferring freight from the Bertschy to the Depere, which iy at the mouth of the barbor, and will steam off xs soon aa the ice ia out of the bay. Muwaukee Lodges of Good Templare have in- stalled the following officers: W.C. T., Jack Warburton ; W. V.T., Jennie Roderick ; W. R. §., George Crandall; W. A. 8., Neltic Faring- ton: W. F.-3.,C. L. Truesdell; W.T., Sarah Cher con; W. C., Sir. Lets ; W. Ai., James Malcotzason; W. D. M., Lizzie Simons ; W. G., Eila Toomas; W. 0. G., Joseph Horwitz ; pv. W.C. F., George Harrington; W. R. B.S. Lizzie Whittaxer; W. L. 1.38, Marion J. Mer- term?” The noes seemed to have it. intend 8t, Matthew's Total sbagnense Societ; giving an entertainment shop's Hatl, on the evening of the 17th of March, for the rulief of the poor. The Hallelujah Band, from Chicago, ysve an entertainment at the Academy of Music’ last night, in aid of Bethel Home. The band con- sists of members of different negro and quad- roon companies, who have organized and are ssid to be traveling for Madison Methodist Church, for the sake of getting up a reputation. The band includes two or three remarkable voices, that ought to be caltivated. PLEASUBES TO COME. Aquartette und cboraz trom the Milwaukee Amateur Minscrel Troupe, with other artista, will give a musical entertainment at Waukezan on the 22d tust., at the Washington anniversary celebration there, A subscription high-toned masquerade ball will be given by tho West Side German and Eug- lish High Scbool, at West Side ‘Turoer Hall, oa the 20t inst. from the reputation and re- spectability of al} covoerned in the mansge- ment, this1s expected to prove am unusually brilant and agreeable gathering. Madamo Janauschek commences an engage- ment at the Opera-House Monday after next. John Dillon, with the Blaisdell Company, will be here Fridaj and Satarday of next week at the Opera-House. ‘Mr. William Carleton will deliver his humorous lecture at the Opera-Hoose Weduesday. An immense crowa went to hear that muserable fraud, Dr. Villera. Novy, lev’s see how many will go to hear Will Carleton,who is ten times better, and has not been paffed bya wretched set of penny-a-lners. Mapy are curious to, see whether it is puffing or merit that attracts an auoience these days. Tbe entertainment of the Ladies’ Bible and Benevolent Society, at the. Opera-House, Thurs- day evening, canuot help being a success, as enough tickets have already been gold to fill the bonse comfortably ; and anybody who wante a good piace will have to be looking aftec it early, THE THREATENED COAL FAMINE. Osing to ths prolouged and severe winter, statements have gone forth tbat the coal dealers lhave raised, or are about to raise, the price of coal. Tux Tatsvxe correspondent, in order to learn ths truth of the rumor, maije a tour of the principal coal offices, and found that uo such io- tention existed. Unless the winter is very eeriously prolonged there will probably be encugh coal in the yarda to meet tke demand until navigation opens, Shonld it be absolutely necessary to obtain supplies by rail, in all human probability mot more afew huodced tons will be re- quired, snd most of it will be for delivery to persons who made contracts at tha beginning of winter at $9.50 perton. To deliver best hard coal at the depot here at this season of the year would cost about $12.70 to $12.86 per ton, where- as tho best hard coal is now eelling at $9.50; Dest soft at £8, and steam at $4.50 to 96.50 per ton, The $6 grade of steam is good enough for house purposes. A THE NATION'S WARDS. Those dilapidated aad war-wora wards of the pation, the inmates of the Nationa! Soldie:s and Seilors’ Home, are tae subject of un anonal report by Edward W. Hincks, Commandant and ‘Treasorer, from which the following extracts will be found of sufficient general iaterest to be found room for1n Tus Temonz: ‘The tote! number of disabled soldiers and eailors cared for or aided during the year com- mencing Dez. 1, 1873, and endiog Nov. 80, 1374, was 961, an increase of 96 over the previons year. Number who have been admitted during the year, 241; number resdmitted, 113: number bonoratly diucharged, 92; number disbonurably discharged, 74; number traneferred to other branches, 75; number deserted, 25, Average number present during the year, 430; average number present ani? ebsent during the year, 619. (A tabular statement exhibts the | average number of inmates prevent, average nombor absent, and the total loss and gain dar- ing each year in the history of this Branch of the Home ; and shows 5 larger averace number of inmates present during the year 1874 than in auy prorious seat). Number who belonged to the regnlar army, 27; umber who belonged to the voluuteer service, 929 ; pamber who belonged to the nary, 5. Number who were disabled duriag the war of the rebeliion, 951; number who served in the war of 1512, or the Mexican war, 10, ‘The Home has constracted its own sewerage works, dug ita own wells, and beautitied its own grounds. ‘WELCOME, LITTLE wIsTERs. Fr*her Lalumiert, ~¢ St, Gall'a Toman Catho- Ho Cunied, in thle bas recived a loiter rill. ‘Mr. Murphey, President, and Mr. W.G. Rob- verte, business wauager, of tho Sentinel, who, ‘among others, preferred articles of impeachment against Judge Small, the Judge whose order to snow cause why the Sentinel psople should not be punished for contempt of an order of his court, is still pending by change of venue in another court have gons to Mudiaon to testify before the Judiciary Committee as to the alleged improper practices of His Honor, wing to the snow blockade, and the severity of the: ics-lock, the street-lamps have given scarcely any light, the newspapers received scarcely any exclianges, the letter-carrieia had scarcely anything to do, the milkmen had to dig their way in from tue country, the hotels have been without guests, and the wives been obliged to use nitro-glyce:ine to blast the clothes of the lines, during the past waok. —-—. KENOSHA. ; GENERAL Gossip. Special Correspondence of ‘Fhe Chicace Tribune. *Krnosma, Feb, 13,—The last of the Methodist Dime headings was given last Mondsy evening toabout half a church fall, and consisted of music by Mrs. Hollister, Mra. Wheeler, Misses Starkwesther, Runnals, Hatch; Mezsra, Ed- wards, Johnson, ani Aubrey; readings by Dr. Gatcbell, the Rev. Mr. Simmons, Misa Allen, Mrs, Wheeler, and recitation by Mixa IIa‘ch. ‘The harmony of the occasion was “like sweot bells jangled, out of tune and barab.” At the cloge, the audience lefton the double quick, closely followed by tho treasurer, for bis ‘* yoke was essy.and his burden light.” One of our local editora refused to notice the readinga, be- cause he did not get a complimentary to that 10- cent show! The lecture of the Rev. Mr. Simmons, at the Unitarian Church last Sunday evening, ou * The Sun,” was largely attended and vory highly ap- preciated. His lectures sre illustrated by views shown through s transpsrency, whioh makes them s great des! more interesting to the younger portion of nis hearers, His next lecture will be given next (this) Sunday evening, at the same place, at half-pest 7; aud should be attonded by all who are at all interested io astronomy. a ALTOGETHER DISGRACEFUL A disgraceful fight, about « disgraceful woman, ocvurred at 4 disgraceful dsuce, in the North Division, last Monday night, between two men, half ‘filled with forty-rod whisky. Ouo of the combatants becoming dissatisfied with abusive epithets and blows, seized a brick aod harlod it at the otber, which, impinging against hia head jast above one eye, produced an irresistible de- sire to lie down, and a profuse flow of blood. Tke wounded man is now confined to the house, end tha other ought to be—in jail. One of our local papers eulogizgd the dance, but torgot to mention the fight. ~ ~ Mike Rrogan, who was arrested in Wankegan on the 80th ult, cherged with stealing Mr. Nich Eble’s horse the day betore, had his exam- ination Inet Monday and Tuesday, and was dis- charged, it appearing tha: he only borrowed the hors to ride home on. There ia » suspicion lurking in the miuds of thoge acquainted with the circamstaxces, that some one hag made some unofticial money out of the operation. one Benoens Usion appears co be considera- ly exercised about Tur Trisurz correspon Well “ist the gafod jade wince soe (OBEA. ILLINOIS, KANKAKEE, STREBT-SCENES ON THE SNOW. Spectal Correrpondeties of The Uhicago Tribune, Kangakes, Feb. 18.—The air ia muvical with the “‘tintinnabulation of the bells.” The ground is covered with snow toa depth of 6 inches, and the sleighing is excellent. This is the third “‘aleigh-spell” of the season, and it is hailed with delight by the young people, the business men, and the farmers. Though the ronda have been excellent all winter, the sleighing gives an impetus to business and zest to pleasure not othorwise realized. The scene on Court street, the main thoroughfare, is exhilarating. 8.N. Manning's flyer comes spédiling dow:., suked either side by the Dickson boys’ auc: 4 Hanns’s moise-colored team. The fight for th: Iéad ig an exciting one, and commands the ad- miration of the spectatora, Close at thetr baoks, ; and sending the anow in clouds at every ju:'r | bar-rooma, end generally furtiahing up their | THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1875 comes Pleasant Derham’s white-nosed geldio Under the nght kind of circumstances, guartette will mske the mile in 2:30. Foran old gentleman, Esquire Stiles drives rather rec leasly, and when he comes madly down the road it behooves elower animals to turn out snd wait a week orsofor him to get by. Dr. Taylor— your Fifth Ward. Atderman Clarke's father-in- Jaw—has alight bay that don’t take anybody’s dust on an occasion of this kind aud at this time of the year. Many's the tilt the Doctor chas with wome of tho “boys” wao thiok they can walk faater than he can put that old Pegesus of his aver the course. a ‘Archia Sinclait did owns fast equine dubbed **Modoc,” but the animal begau to assume such jaunty, worldly airs that Archie sold it, or gave it away—I have forgotten which—for fear Mrs. ‘Yan Cott would be comiug down hero and mak- ing a big row about it, And that's why Steve Moore disposed of that lightning cream he re- cently owned. HOCIAL STAGNATION. ‘The people of Kankakee have thus far done nothing to give tho progent season the ususl prominence in the aocial calendar. Instead of the customary round of parties, balls. sociablea, rand atag@ amusements, we have been treated only toa sociable or two. Perhaps, after our Episcopalian and Catholic friends havo done wiih their forty days of fasting and prayer, we shall witness a revival of society-gatherings. ‘© PoR SWEET OHARITY'S SAKE did a number of our citizens mouut the stage, don the buekia, and scream ‘“ber-lud!” tho ‘otber evening. Tho busxin was donned figara- tively, aa were the other portions of tho cos- tame, owing to the bad effect which the masquer- ade at the North Side Turners’ Hall must Lave had upon the costumer, whose services had ‘been engzged for a month previous, aod whose supreme will was consulted evon to the postpon- ‘ing of the entertainment until the dav after the ‘Turner Hall affair. In the absenco of the prope] costuming, and the consequent disappointment, tho “Carpenter of Rouen” did not recaive the representation it mignt have otherwise obtained, We fear our amateurs attempted too much; & comedy would have ocen better played aud barter received. ‘I'he net receipts were over $90, which ‘will be given to the needy. BUDDING GENIUA. Wo have an year-old youngster here who has already gone into the publisbing businesa, aad who may sometime be heard from in the ranks of the literati. He is pablishing a moath- ly megazine. 4 by 8 inches in size. He seis the type sod works off the edition himself, besides filling the editorial chair and managing the finances of the concern. ‘The work is all done outside of echool-hours. Heisason of Franklin Crawford, Esq. OBITUARY. This community las Jost one of its oldest residents io tho death of Mrs. Mack. Her hus- band was the firet resident Methodist clergyman in Kankakee. She was the mother of tie late Col. A. W. Mack, at ong timo.s member of the Iimoia Seaate, and subsequently interested in the publication of the Chicago Republican. JOTTINGS. Lemuel Milk has sold about $50,000 of farms in Kankakes and Iroquois Counties diing the prst fow wees. Theso lands have been adver- tised in Tus Tareuss. ‘At s Catholic bazaar at Si. Mary. Iroquois County, E. H. Waldron, Superintendent of tho Short Line (Ciacionati, Lafayette & Chicago) Railroad, was the succeasfal competitor over L. Pierson, of the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railroad, for a gold-headed cane, He received nearly 1,000 votes. On this occasion F. X. Gelarneau, road-master of the Short Line, was presented with a gold watch by the employes of the read. . What are the Grangers doling for their suifer- ing brethren in Kansas? Iti prettly plainly intimated that the Grangers are not improving the occesion for exbibiting the true philanthropy of their order. . . Al4-sear-old Kankakee girl recently beceme a mother, and soon afterward a youngster of 16 was eeut out of town by bis father. Toe muther cf the girl t-re around a while afcer the “event,” but vo legal stepa were taken aud the matler bau been bowhed up in some manner. Precocious youth! : WHEATON. ‘NEWS FEOM DU PAGE. Special Disputch to Tha Chicavo Tribune, Wuxaroy, Feb. 18.—The DuPage Board of Supervisors held o special meeting at the Court- House thia week. The fullowing-named persons were selected as Grand Jurors for the March term of the Cireuit Court: J. H. Laker, H. 8. Williams, T. 8. Warne, of the Town of Winfield ; S, W. Sbimp, A. T. Thatcher, George Crozier, Philip Arcatt, Naperville; W. K. Guild, J. S. Dodge, Alexander S:even, Wilton: J. H. Ho- tron, B. B. Bocker, Michael Schwartz, Liste; Frank Hoffman, Froder:ck Marquardt, Blooming- dale; David Fuller, Heury Faue, G. Uf Burt, Dowuer’s Grove; John W. Langhiin, Jacob Balbm, Wavue; Louis Schmidt, William Heuer, Addison ; B. M. Lewis, Devid Frank, Yo.k. With remarkable presence of mind the Board instruct ed the Clerk to issue orders “for the per diem and miloage of mombers of this Board for this day's attandance ” ‘The temperance question is the all-absorbing topic in Wheaton at this time. Ihe Prosecatiog Committee has made anuther assessment of 1U per cent upon the amount subscrioed by diiferont persons fur ibe prosecution of those illegally sel- ling hquors. The assesament is being paid with the greatest promptnoss and cheerfulness. Mr. Rickert claims $20,00) damages from J. M. Chapman aud A. 8. Landou oa account of alleged maiicious prosecution. Ha ade an attempt to obtain an injunction im order to stop rocseedings —_agninat him in the euits now pending. Jadge Cody bas refused to grant the injuuction asked for, and things will be msde intesesting for Mstthe:w. The cuits thus far terminated have resulted ac- versely to him. The tempecance people aro 10 high spirits and congratulate themselves upon the success which has attended their efforts to suppress the iliogal sale of liquors. Mr. Kickert refused to sell his liquors at a fair price, and to receive aid in establishing himaelf in some other buriness,. upon condition that he would cease selling liquors, and sever bis connection with Joint Stock Company No. 1,” which is a drink- ing club. A mass-meeting was held at the Bap- tist Church Monday evening snd was well at- tended. ‘Thereis no mistazwg the determiua- tion of the people to aid and support the Prose- cuting Commitiee. Last Sunday morning a3 Mr, C. Kingsley, of Wheaton, and Mr. Levi Morris, of Chicago, both employes of the Chicago & Nurthwestérn Rail- road, Wore coupling au engine to a coal-rack at Usion Grove, they were severely injured by be- ingstrack by the engine. Fears of thoir recov- ery are entertained. A Catholic Church is making An effort to erect 3 at Wheaton. A committee bas been appointed tocousider the feasibility of the project. A meet- ing of Catholics nas held Friday evening at the Davago Ionse, for the purpose of considering and encouragiug the movemont, There 18 a large numbor of Catholics in and abou Wheaton, and itis altogether probable that s church will be erected during the coming spring aod sum- mner. Mr. J. Rugeell Smith received a visit from bis sister and herfhusband, J. B. Berry, daxog tha eariy parc of week. Mr. Berry is going ons visit to friends ia Ohio. The Union Bible-Clasa held s meeting at the Wesleyau Church Wednesday evening, which waa largely attendad. « Harmless Amusements” will be the subject of the disconrys at the M. E. Church this evening. The Sopertiivendik of the schools of Turner Jonction has submitted to the School Board a report which shows the echools to be in excellent coudition, Tho total enollment is stated to be 215, with an averago attendance of 138. Miss Julia Chaodler, of Kansas, who is visit- ing friends and relatives at Turner Janction, will soon retura to her home, . Downer’s Grove hes 2 Literary Society, the meetings of which are usually well attgnded. The cxercises of the Society are pleasantly varied in thoir character. Tho Socicty has its Paper, the reading of which occupies the tims Friday eveniug. ‘The paper ia edited by Miss Lizzie Marsh and Mr. Eagene Farrar. ‘Miss Frances E. Witlard lectured at “tbe Con- eregational Church at Downer’s Grove Wednes- day evening, and told just how she man- agedtoclmb the Pyramids. Her lecture was well reccived. ‘I'he proceeds of the entertain- ment were dousted to the use of the public read- ing-room. The Universalista of Dowaer’s Grove gave a calico party Wedoesday eveniug at Stanley's Hall. An exceedingly pleasant time was had. ‘The ev. Dr. Hasson, of Chicago, will preach at the Congregational church at Downer's Grove to-morrow evening. There bas beeu an extensive revival ot the Baptist church, and a number of additions will be innde to that devomination to-day. The extonsive fork manufactory at Naperville hea been auld to Nepervillo aud Oulcago parties. peesieRemats WAUKEGAN. ELECTION TOPICS, 2 Special Cerreavondence of The Chteaan Tribune, Wavxecan, Fob. 13.—On tho ist day of March ur municipal election w1!] be held ; consequent- ly the sir is filled with the names of candidates, aud rumors of candidat aud the rum-sellora aco debating the propricty of scrubbing ont their hell-holes. It ia pretty much settled that W. B. Worden, the present incumbent, will be the License candidate for Mayor. He has certainly discharged many of tho daties of bis office to the satisfaction of the citizens, and will be a formid- able opponent to whomsoever shall take the op- posing side; but thare are many of our citizens, and among them some of his warmest persoual friends, who do not hesitate to say publiclY that, forthe chief executive officer of the city, he viaits ‘the little store round the corner too often,” theroby encouraging the infraction of thoge verv city ordiuances it is bis bounden daty to see enforced. At the municipal olection a year ago, a spirited contest for Aldermanic bonore in the Firat Ward was carried on between two of our doccora, namely, Dr. Maxson, the “no license” candi- date, and Dr. Rudd, oa the license ticket. Asa reward for the gallant fight Dr. Maxson mado on that occasion, and somewhat esan atonement forthe defeat he then sustained, nis many frienda are now seriously coupling his name with the fu:ure Mayoralty. : Another namo freely used in connection with the Mayoralty is that of Robert If. Parka, Esq., ofGlen Flora. ‘This gentleman, besides being one of the best-looking members of the Board of ‘Trado at Chicago, carries more weight wherever be goea than any other possible candidate, as he weighs 256 poands. Were Mr, Parks induced by his friends (which he will not allow himeelf to be), to accept the civio chair, thera is no man in Chicago who could preside over @ civic bauque:, or extend to distinguished visitors the hospitality of acity with a more courteous and gentlemanly grace then can R. H. Parka. The Following, gentlemen bave been appointed Registrars and judges of election: Thomas Rudd aud F. M. Ward, Firat Ward; George Hutchinson and O. H. Heath, Second Ward; R. K. Kolls and Benjamin F. Porter, Third Ward; Robert Douglas and W. E. Boyington, Fourth ‘Ward. MINERAL SPRING ITEMS. Judge McAlhster, of the Supreme Court, bas sent away tho water of a spring on his property for analysis. Should it turn oat as good as he expects it to, bis associates on the Supreme Bench may count themselves and their little brown jugs in. From 100 to 150 gallons of mineral water are taken ont of the Glen Flora Spmng every day by persons from the vicinity, who fill their jugs free charge. James FP. Powoll bas changed the name of his gpring from “Excelsior” to that of * Waukegan Magnesia,” to avoid confasion with the Excol- sior Sj ringsat Sara'oza. Hehas a’so recently refused a large sum of mouey for thom. ‘THE ANGEL OF DEAT is hovering over the residence of James G. Cory, Euq., P. ML. and ero theso worda meet the oyea of the reader his sweet httle daughter will prob> ably be in Heaven. Wordy of comfort at auch an hour soem but empty. —-—-. RAVENSWOOD, ‘THE MOST CONVENIENT BUBURBB OF CHICAGO, has allthe trains on the Milwaukee Road, and also the steam-dummy and the horse-cars, 60 thet ita residents can reach the city at any hour of theday. Thero is but one difficulty iu living in this delightfa! suburb, and that is there aro not enough evenings in the week. Tho people sre very sociable, aad tio result is that they have organized so many different societies, and Lave 80 many entertainments, that it is often difficult to prevent one from interfering with anotbor. On Monday evenings the young people have their prayor-mestings; Tuesday evenings are given up to the Literary Society; on Wednesday evenings are the regular church prayer-meetings; on each alternate Thursday eveving the Iadics of the Congraza- tionai Church give « sociable, aud on the inter- yen'ng Thursday eveniags the Pleasant Yours Club “gives is detightral psrties. Dancing schoo! is held on Friduy evening, for the enter- tainment of the younger folss, and a regniar lecture is given at the High School, for the in- strnetion of ail who may attend. Satarday evon- inge are eet aside for “quire” mect:ogs, and aby extra eatertaiaments which it may be thought advisable to have. REVIEW OF THE WEEK. The praver-meetings wire held as usual on Monday and Wednesday eveaings. On Tuesday evening there was sn entertainment given at tha igh School for the benefit of the Ccugregations! Church ; the fine katt was well filed and must have netted a considesable sum. ‘The singing by the Union Park Sominary Quar- bested was very good, and elicited frequent ap- lance, Bliss Nellie EB. B'iss gave resding ontitle? “ High Tide,” which was woll afaptad to bring ont her fino elocatioaary powers. Prof. A. F. Nigitiugale read +‘ Sam Weller’s Valentino” and “Father Phil's Collection,” which affondod great amusement to the entire aatieaco. Miss Alice Bisckburn gave a declamation entitled ** Curfow shall not ring to night.” Although the little lady is but abont 16. the seemed to fully com- pralend her sabject, and gaye promiee of future prominence in this ae;artiannt of cultore. The principal featura of the evening, however, was the ‘rendition of the amuving dams entitled “Ihe Young Amazon,” by mem- bers of the Literary Socicty. Tho leading character was assumed by Mies Lizzie C. Gallo- way, who made # verfect success of it Thero is an iadescribable “something” about this Indy’z sppearance and acting which reminds the spectator of Christine Nilwson. The ‘Isading man” wsa F, C. Ssabnp, who toox the part of a fop, andif Mr. McVicker ever wants an actor to cabs the part of Sam in “The Amorican Cousin,” he can do uo better than secure the services of Mr. Bishop. Miss Elvira Bannister tock tho part of # young and also an old Indy. and her versatility was quite remarkable foranamateur Francia W. Litue aod Thomas ‘Tarner tried to frighten the fop ‘out of his boots,” znd succeeded admirably. ‘Thursday evening the new club, ‘Pleasant Hours,” gave their second ecter:ainment; the inclemenzy of the weather prevented many from attendiug, but those who went had a@ very pleasaot time. Tne music was furnished by Leder, of the Great Westera Light Guard Band. Quitea number were present from the city, who seemed very well pleased with the re- ception tendered to them. Fridav evening a feczure wes delivered by the Tlon. H.G.Spaiford, at the Gigh Scnool, on Oliver Cromwoll; this was ove of a regular conrse that ia being dolivered from week to week, and the community should lond their presenco and second the offorts of the ‘[rastees in their desire to establish s popular course of lectures. ‘A new hall is now being built, and will soon be ready for occupancy. It has beea leased fora term of years by tho gentlemanly station-agen:, W. H. Bryen, and will bo known as “Bryan Hall.” It is the intention of the lessee to nish this hall in the very best manner, and make it suitable for holding all kinds of entertainments. Preliminary steps are leing takea to form a Ma- sonic Lodge, which will doubvtloas lease B-yan Hall for thew place of meeting. ‘NOTES. ‘The Rev. W. A. Lloyd wilt preach this morning at the Congregational Church. Prof. William P. Jones, Jr., will lecture on “‘Eaucation in Chidt" at the High School on Friday evening. Prof. Jones wae for six years United States Consul to Caina, and during that time oxd ample opportanity of noting the spirit and culture of the people, which knowledge he has embodiod in several lectures. ; —~.—__ OAK PARK. ‘WEDDED LISS. For s long time it has seemod that the good times in which pesple wore married and given in marriage bad forever gone from Oak Park. The people hed even begun to reconcile themselves to the fate eeemingly impending over thom, and to look for such things nevormore, Winters have como and gone without « single wedding, even without the usual rumors of weddings. During the past week the dreary monotony waa broken, and abundant indications af = new and bappier era were given. If during that time it was not the theatre of two weddinge, Usk Park claims one, and of being reoresantod by @ gon- tleman who took a decidedly conspicuous part in another. Tuesday evening, at 5 o’clozk, tha wedding of Miss Anna R. Woodward and Rufus D. Hills was celebrated at the residence of tue bride’s mother, Mrs. German Lasher, the Rev. George Huntington, of the Congregstionel Church, of- ficiatiog. Only tha most intimate friends of the family were present, and no display was at- tempted. ‘There were present Jadge Wilaon, Chicago; Mra. Iarvey D. Colvin, Chicago; ‘Mrs. Olivis Allan, Elgin; Miss Mollie Gilbert, Chicago; Mra. George Colvin, Chicago; Charles WW. Lusbar, Chicago; Are. Jenuie Lasher, Mr. George Colvin, Mrs, Case, Miss Case, Miss May Foster. Miss Mary Cage acted es brideemaid, ana Mr. George Colvin x8 groomsman. Tne bride was ettired in a stone-colored s.:1k dress, with an ele~ pane white lace rache. Inher hand she held a weaatifal boaquet, A brillixat diamond ring shone on one of her fingers, and her other or- naments were in good taste aud beudsome do- sa. After congratulating the happy couple, the company sat down to an excellout sup, or, Later in tue evoning, Mr. Thile and. bis bride wers driven to the city, whuvce they departed for Bt. —SIXTEEN PAGES | Lonis. They returned to Osk Park yesterday Morning, and will soontake ap their residence im Chicago. Mr. Hille isa momber of the firm of Bouton, Smith & Co. His bridv ia the dangh- ter of the late Jndge Apollis Woodward, of Will iamsport, Ps., where, until recently, she resided. During the early part of tne weak, W. Frod- erick Van Bergen, one of our most estimabis oung men, aud his mother left tao village, a5 0 said, to visit friends in differant patta of the country. Fred resuroed vesteriay morning, and ‘upon his arm was leaning a young bride. It is said that he brought her from Wisconsin. Amid ‘bis happiness hs may remember, ‘with some degree of plessure, tha: he has taken his frienda completely by surprise, who have never had ion to suspect him of meditating anything sb desperate. Tho beat wiubes of & large circle of frieads attend Lim and bis bride. ITEMS. ‘A large party of ladies and gontlemen availed themselves of the excellent opportunity given Friday evening of having ssleigh-ride. After a most pleasant drive, the party eajoved the hos- italities of Elmbarst, and thea returned to thoir jomes. Other rarties of the same sort are pro- jecting for the present week, and lively timcs Bre anticipated. The sieighingon the praitie roadwis reported a3 excellent. The Literary Society met Monday evening, bat on account of the small attendores upon the meeting @ postponemen: for one wees was made. The Society will moet to-morrow evening, at which time a burlesque upon the Senate will be presented. ‘The Rev. Mr. Atchison, of the M. 14. Church, preached the sermon on the occasion of the ded- ication of the Firat M. E. Church, of Waterman, lnat Sanday. He returned to his home Friday and will occupy his pulpit aa usual. The Rev. Mr. Alabie, of tie Baptist Charch, ceapled the pulpit of tne Methodist Church last Sunday evening and morning in tho absence of the pastor. Mr. Charles E. Ferreira, for some time a rest- dent of Oak Par, has gone to Boston, whence he contemplates sailing in a few days for his na- tave home 20 Portugel. No definite clew to the vorson or persons who Monday morning robbed the residence of Jamea Broadale of $285 has been obtained. pica cai PARK RIDGE, . THE LITERARY SOCIETY. ‘The Literary Society mat Satarday evening at the school hail, and a large number wore present. ‘The subject for debate was: “Charity to ths Criminal, the Drackard, the Insane, the Idiotic and Imbecile, tho Deaf, Damb, end Bliad, the Feoblo, Sickly, and Diseased, is # Soarce of Na- tional prosperity.” Messrs. Kaufman and Eggleston were on the affirmative, and Dr. Nowcomb and Z. Boot on the nega- tive. The question waa read several) times before the judges or audience could comprehend the woighty macter. A namber of tho sickly members of the Society were seen to rub ther brows and look very wise, while the judges aa- aumed an air of dignity snd importance which forcibly reminded one of the old Latin puraue, “* Tlouores nutant mores." To be voted compe— tent to decido so length? a question way indsed au honor. ‘The dobaters deserve cradit for their patience and perseverence in their effort to tind out just what the question involved, and not until Dr. Newcomb bad read several medical works | throngh—they were voluminoas—did o gleam of lightentor their own minds, aud thus 1c was tha: the judges and members first unlerstood the questioa, which was finally dectded ia tho negativo, ard the judges looked relioved. { Master Charley Buot recited an esray op “ Latent Energy,” 8 subject almost too deop for ! one so young, but to our surpiise be was at homo, apd handled his subject with abihty. Char.ey needs more coatidence, but practice will give bim that, During the evening Mies E'ls Nobb favored the company swith a song iu Itaiian, * Ove Voteto Andare,” by Gounod, which was well ronderod, and shows culture, with no small amouut of bai ural artistic tulert. Tao auatence listened im breathless silence when the critic arcse, His manner is modorste, and his voice is sweet and low,—so low at times that it sounds like tho far-off ripple of a bab- bling brook, and waen one does banpen to catch 3 word one prizes it immensoly, and treasures it up. Feast Sunday the peop!e were highly favored in the way of diviues. The Cougregetional Churcb: bad Mr. Davie, of Irving Park, while the Meth- odists listened to F. Stout, of Evanston, who. by the way, isa remarkably talented younz man. Mr. Ya deacript:vo powers ara wouderfal. Many p:edict for biw a brilliant future. ‘Lhe revival meetings will be continaed through | the week. Afr. Kanfiman 1s doing creat work in | this. commuuity. Twenty sonla bave atrenly been gathe:ed in tha fold, aud many more are ““almest porsueded.” Mrs, Cbittenten is dangerously ill. The fam- ily have the sympathy of che cntira community. ‘Mr. Frank Moss 1a convalescing from a severe attack of nervous pros:ration. Inquiries a10 being made abont accommods- tion tor.snmmer board. ‘There ara eeverat fami- lies here who usually take boardera, and it is un- derstood will doso the commg sucmer at rea- sonable prices. There is no place outside of Chicago so healthy for children. It is free from the lake winds whictiare go fatal to children and woek longs. Tho artesian well has prove a sneceus, and the water 18 pure, and free from the sutiphureous odor which usually characterize there wells. cata OTHER SUBURBS. EVANSTON. Lincoln's birthday was made the occasion of aceleration by the Adelphi Literary Nociety of the Univeraity. Tho exercises were held in the lecture-room of the Methodist Church Friday oveniag. The house was filled to its ucmost ca- pacity, as it always will Le wneu it is known that music will be furnished by a meje quartette from the Apolio Clab. Of the nature of the enter- tainment the Society may well be proud, aa it showed tbat they have iu their numoera the stoff orators are made of. Mr. J. E Ball chose a8 his theme ‘ Democra- cy,” and he bandied it well, cnouza with a car- tain etiffness whic wil wear oif with a hittlo more experience, : The ‘Causes of the War” wore unravelod by Mr, J. F. Stout in x manuer thet elicited consid- erable applause from the audience. ‘The gantle- man has any amount of confidence, 8 bold ats ie, anda way of putting words together that de- mands attention from his enditors. Tue post of hoaor of the evening, the Lincolo oration, had been assigued to Mr. W.S. Mat- thes, who vindicated mest thorough'y bis right to the position. His vigorous, manly style of oratory. perfect enunciation, gracefal gesticula~ tion, a combination go rarely acon in college or- ators, gained at once the hestt of he audience, and sopt their undivided atteotion uatil'he took his seat. 3 Mr. P. M. Taylor was inclined to be somowbat | gloomy in discussing tbe Oxtlook.” He seemed careworu and indifferent, a style that is not at allusual with him. Mr. ‘Yavlor’s ability as a epeaker ir recognized among the stndants, he for soma reason be failed to do bimaulf jus- ce. ! Mrs. Emily Huntington Miller read_her mis- siousry story, “Tie Parish of Fair Haven,” in Normal, last evening, sud reads it in Biooming- ton this evening, She is m demand, ag she 20 richly deserves to be. seat outlet ot Be Foslev a santas in the ethodiat Chur. aight will be ‘Haman of Jesus Christ.” yi, vEFeERSON. Norwood for a long time bas been trying to be {| set off into s town by itself, and srcceeded by the following moana: They wont first to the : County Commissioners, and had them set off a} portion of Leyden and Jeiferaon into a new i town, and cailit Norwood.” Taeir next stop | was to goto Springficld, at tho Last session of | the last Legislature, snd get ao act sed, in foree Jaly 1, 1874, which was eotitied “An act | to net off from incorporated villages cortain ter- titory which by the County Board had been formed into a new town, or part thereof.” As soon as the foregoing act was passed, the now Town of Norwood organized, and demanded of the Town of Jofferaou, in monoy, the. interest that Norwood bad in the town buildings and funds of Jefferson at the time they wera set off, which domand was re fused, and Norwood commenced a suit against Joffergon, which is atfil pending. Itia sud by persous who cla:m to know that, if Jeffer- sou if & mind to gO to the troable of taking tho depositions of every County Clerk in the Stata, they will prove that the act that set Norwood of iuto 3 new town is in vioiation of the Constita- tion prohibiting special levislation. and that the act was framed and pasued 28 it was for the pur- pose ef cirvumyonting the Constituiion. ROoFuS PARE. This lively suburb, about 63{ miles from town,, on the Northwestern Road, is soon to have a bandaomo Roman Catholic Church. " ‘The Rogors Park Litorary aud Liberal Club | ‘has becn formed by some thirty of the residents | desirous of promoting social Intercourse during the winter siunths. The alticars are: President, Mr. H. P. Daly, of Mesera, John Y. Farwell & Co.; Vice-Pree ident, P. L. Twohev, Esq.; Secretary, Mr. James Daly; Treasurer, Mr." Johu Murphy, The club held ita firat regular meeting at ibs residence of Mr. H. P. Daly Wednesday, and ita second at that of Mr, Twobey last evening, each meeting being the occasion of unbounded please ure. ‘The Gun-Cinb has been organized with ita headquarters st ‘“‘Surf-Side,” the pleasant residence of Mr. Charles Jen- nings, well snown to old Chicago res- idents. A suburban tonroament, or, at least, friendly competition, is an event of the near fucure. ‘a ‘The residence of Mr. Sidney T. Webster, for- merly Western Agent of the Graod Trunk, and now in charge, hss been completed and occn- pee It stands aw.yet at thetop of the local ee. HYDE PsRK. There wass pleasant sociable at the Presby. terian Church Thursday evening, and the at- tendance did not seom to be diminished by the temperature, which was much too low for re spoctability. ’ : The Trustees have decided to sottle with Mr. Hoequemboargon the terms announced in Tam Trrpuxe Wednesday. This will relicve the town: from a lawautt, and will 2lso bea meagure of econony, a8 a considerable reduction was made to secure cash payment. . The phactom party at Flood’s Hail, Thursday evening, wasa very enjoyable affsir, and the music atrivod, quite an uncommon thing at Usde Park parties. ‘Tho week is considerod a respect- ably ively ona. ‘Washington's birthday will be celebrated by the sindents at fhe University. accord:ng to custom. Asnppor will be given in tne dini literary programme will follow, tercaining evening. . IRVING PARK. Atanelection held in the school-room last Friday evening, the Board of Directora were in- stracted co issue bonda for the amount of $13,- 750 towards building a new school-house. All that is intendea at present isto finish off the outside and two rooms. One-third of the bonds ara to become due in elght, ten, and twelve yeara respectively, ali co draw interess as 10 per cent, to ba paid anuually. Last week the members and friends of the Reformed Cburch decided to keoo their present pastor, the Ray. Mr. Laosinx, another year, AS the aametima a new Board of Trusices was elected, J. R. Mattison, J. 8. Milea, aud C. F, Cushing being the successful candidates. There is preaching every Sunday morning and eveaing in the Reformed Church, and Methodist preach- ing every Sunday afternoow at half-past 2 in Mr, Merchant's aouse in Grayland, ENGLEWOOD. The party given by the Englewood Terpsichcrean_ Club, at the High School, fast night. was a graod success. As at all this popaiar Engiewood Clab's parties, the'larg2 number present were supreme- ly happy ia dancing to excellent music and par taking of a delicious supper.. "Phe Literary aad Debating Society ie daily be- coming mote popalar, aud deservedly so. ‘hair next entertainment, waich will be given Saturday, | wilt undoubtedly e excellent. The officers for | the ensuing year wul be elected dunng the even- ing. ‘The grand masqnerate, so long snnouaced, wilt Le given at ‘4tr. H. C. Schoares’ popular “Ten-Mile House” to-morrow evening. No pains or money lave been spared to ake it an eujossble occasion, ‘MAPLEWOOD. This town is going in for good streets and sidewalks. There are three special assessment rolls to be put in the hands of the Collector in a fer days for collection, to pay for sidewalks re- cently built, the contrac:or waiting uutil tho as sesements are collected for hia pav. Toffizan nvenae 13 being cindered from Milwaukee avenue to Diversey street, and the Village Attorney has, been inetructed to commence proceediags for the coudemnation of the mght of way from Dr vorsey street t> Belmout avenue. This, when completed, will bs one of the mos: usefal im provements made here for along ima. ° . MONTROSE. Alarge amount of the most desirable real ed? j tate here is tied up with tne rest of the proper- ty that Benjamia Lombard bas bad anything (5 da with for tue last two or three years, but thero are several resideuces going to be built this com- ing summor. zi | GRATL&ND. Mr. Joba Grav, the proprietor of this entes- prising littla suburb, says as soun 2s tue weather will permit.be intends to commence buillog } throe or four fine residences. ——_- ENDIANA. LA PORTE. SOCIAL, Special Corrervondenca of The Chicago Tribune, La Ponte, Ind., Feb. 13.—The most notable eveat of the week in the accial circle was a sel snd brilliant party given by Mrs. H. H. Blogge‘s in honor of Mias Jesaio Williams, of Chatham, Out. Notwithatanding the inclemeacy of tho weather, the party proved a grand succéss fa every sense of the word; every room in tho spacious mansion was a perfect flood of lighs and comfort, and, while the bi; riog winds and biting frost held carnival wichont, ail was jos ard gayety within, ‘fo give the names and costumes of all the ladies preseat would be almust impossible; tho following, however, is a parcial list: ‘Mise Williatns, guost of Mrs. Blodgett, was dressed in black casimere, black throad-lace searf ; hair trimmed with white flowers. The hostesa, Mra. HW. H. Biodgett, wore green poptin ; sleeveless bodice of black velvet ; dine mond earrings. Miss Carrie Vail, black eilk ; coral jewelry. Miss Bra ffey, a blonde, green silk aod black velvet sleeveless basque. irs. Orin Fux, of Greenville, Mich, lavender silk and pink camellias. : Miss Fox, light silk and cavellias. Mrs. George Crockor, ‘black aux; polnt-lace; caineo jeweiry. ‘Miss Gertie Williams, white Swiss, light bine bedice, ana pink roses. ‘Miss Clark, duck aill and thread-lace, with jets, ‘Miss Edith Williams, white Swiss; hair powdar- ed and dreased with blue morning-glorius, 3iies Savmonr, @ brunctte, ught silk ; i ‘Mis. Berolzhime, on the eve of her departure for San Francisco, Cal., wora navy-blue trav ing sart, Mrs, Reece, a light fawn silk. Mies Hollister, bine sik, and black cashmerd overdreus. Among the gontlemen present wore the fok lowing. Megaix. ‘Oilia” Vail, New York; Georga Crocker, E. Rathbon, J. U. Buggie, Vall, Jr D, J. Wile, W. A. Cochrane, J- a Eliel, B. T. Reece, H. H. Eliel, J. Berolzhine. a RELIGIONS. Notwithstanding she severe cold weather ths union ‘prayer meetings have been well actended, and the imerest seems nuabsted. The Presby- terian, Methodist, Baptist, Christian, and the Frieada, have besa bolding union services forthe t five weeka every aiternoon: an: erening. inisters from different parta of the State have beon present. _ MUSICAL ADVANTAGES. Onr murical advantages we thiox are well . worthy of atrep‘ion, aud should aot be ovarlook- ed. Prof. Ben Oxen, formerly of St. Louis. at well-snown to music dealers in the West, is ine atrneting oanmber of our best slugers. THO class meets onco a week regularly, and is thor onghiy drilled in the various loading operas, We understand that they are econ to undortate the opera, * The Bohemian Girl.” Oar musical ate taiuments are certainly rapidly increasing. ICE. The ico-mev are nearly through with their packing. There is altogothr more than 190,000 tons now siored asay, The following will a the names. number of houses, and the mount of ice packed by some of the largest firms: Mark S. Thompson & Co. have twenty-one houres. containing about 42,000 tong of ico, John Hill & Co. have tweuty-three houses, containing about 46,000 tons. Tno Tstmidge Ico Compsoy have six honses;contuniog shout 12,000 tons Northern Lake Ice Vompaay havo six houses. contefuing about 12.009 tons. Thore are six OF eight other houses that belong to differect per woos. The business has increased very reply in the lust year or two. snd La Pore 1s Dow one of the Isrgext ico marzets in tho West, and, at the presant rate of Lacresse, wilt suon be = largest im the world. * SCARCITY OF WATER. . Some of our citizens havo felt » litt!o anrious becauso of tae scarcity of water at our watcc works. Atoos time the water «a3 complztely esuausted, the wator intho like being low than tne suction pipe, bar the promt actiou Naperintendent Hay soon remedied this; he placol a portable anginein the lake and thov forced the water up Inia the works, aud now they are prepared for any euierxonsy- = | and searlst flowers,