Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 28, 1875, Page 4

i H j } i { SEPSIS tage oe ie i Sete nensanes Ban an we AS 4 Bie EAL ‘ 4 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1875,--SIXTEEN PAGES. “OUR NEIGHBORS, © Milwaukee Comes Up Smiling at the Weekly Roll-Call. A Pen-and-Ink Picture of Senator Angus Cam 3 eren. Cream City Belles and Beaux Figure in the Amateur Dramatic Be Smccessfal Scare for an “Oyster” in an Aristocratic Neighborhood. Record of Pleasures Past and to Come. Gossip and News from Kenosha, V/au- kegan, Evanston, Etc. WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. ANGUS CAMERON INTERVIEWED, Speotal Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Mitwavxes, Feb. 27.—Tae Tamuse corre- spoudent was fortunate enough to find Senstor- elect Cameron at the Plankinton House, en route for Washington, and to have some conver- sation with himon the subject of his Political faith. The main features of the interview were telegraphed last night, and do not need to be re- peated, but there aro some particalars not tele- .graphed that will be read with general interest. ‘Mx, Cameron is a tall, powerfally built man, with * florid features and grayish bair, combed back from %be forshead, and long. He is dignitied, but conrteous in his manner, of manly carriage and gentle voice. He possesses considerable self- ‘possession, and evinces that proverbial caution of his descent in conversstion. He received the reporter with due courtesy, and the reserve ren- ered neceasary on the part of the public men by the reckless conduct of many so-called ‘ in- terviewers ;” but, as soon ag he was convinced of the propriety of imparting the information re- quested. he opened his mind with all the freedom that could be desired. He asid that there was no ‘truth whatever in the telegraphed report that it was a matter of “‘pablic talk, not popular rumor,” in LaCrosse, that ho had resolved to refuse ontering into say ‘of the Senatorial caucuses. On the contrary, che waa satisfied there was not an individual in LaCrosse who knew him who had said or supposed suchsthing. He referred to his past record, saying he was a Whig in the days when thera were Wigs, and had joined the Republican party when it was orgauized, voting the straight Republican ticket ever since. He added that he should go to Washington with the intention of acting with tho party ; and that he nad no knowledge of any “Independent” party there. Mr. Cameron sev- eral times eaid he thought it unnecessary to make any statement as to his principles, as the proper place to do so was not the Plankinton House, and the time had not yet come; and it was only after represonting in a forcible man- ner the use the Domocrats are making of the LaCrosse telegram etating he intended to act with the Independents, that be was induced to speak, in order to correct 4 misstatement. Large numbers’‘of prominent Republicans thronged his rooms as long as he was here. PERILOUS SOUTH SIDE MYSTERY. A gentioman well known in fashionable circles is responsible for starting the story that a young lady and a young gentleman of this city, on the Sonth Side, have been secretly and mysterionsly marnod. He surprised them ina mtuationthe only explanation of which was, that they must have entered upon relations matrimonial ; and that explanation was given him, butno farther particulars. The story has become so public that it cannot any longer be kept out of the Papers, and this item is published in the expectation that the foolish youn, ope will se the propricty of acknowledging ee Selves man and wife, if they stand in that rela- tion to each other ; or of retting married if they are not already. There is no reason on earth why they shoul not be openly un ited. They are of € sition and res; > ETBCEB, and sscumplshmenta. The’ mischief of the thing is, that the affair had been luaded with 20 many extravagancea and uniruths that much injury may be done to innocent parties by further attempts at concealment. A DANK CLOSES ITS BUSINESS. To-day the City National Bank finally closed op ite office in this city, having wound up its af- fairs, paid up ita creditors, depositors, and so forth, ‘and cat its official throat ic an honorable and eatisfactory manner by consolidating with the Manufacturers’ Bank. The bank has long Deon doing business at a loss, and the partners some time ago came to a determination to close up their accounts aod withdraw their capital 68 epoedily as possible, for the pur- pose of investing vit in some other * undertaking, where the returns will be larger and quicker. Tbe bank had an unblem- ished reputation, and there was no trouble of any kind, except the mero want of customers. ‘Tho bank had plenty of money to lend, but not enongh borrowers, Milwaukee is so conserva- tive, steady, and solvent that the banker's busi- mes here is at best a very poor one. Tho Jarg- est institation we have find the greatest ais culty in inducin le row eno money to pezmit Fadcent profit to ba made, PLAN TO EEMODEL THE OPERS-IOUSK. 3 seems probable that our Opera-House, now leseed by Deskin, late of Caicago, will be entirely remodeled, refitted, and improved. Bev-~ eral wealthy and prominent citizens are interest- ing themselves in the matter, and are disposed to subscribe the necessary funds if Mr. Deakin will engineer the plans and see the thing ‘through. The Opera-Houso is an excecdingly hand. fome building, and the theatre one of the cosiest in the country, with a stage large enough almost for anything; but it has been suffered to fall into comparative dinginess con- trasted with the bright and freshly-decorated Academy of Music. snficient capital was in- vested, areally first-class stock company could be obtained in New York, and stars who now re~ fasa to come here because there is no support already engaged would be glsd enough to place. Milwaukee on their itinerary. From the recont successes of the Opera-House, and the interest felt in the matter by gentlemen of means, thers is very little doubt but that something of the kind wil done, AN ORGANIZATION OF PIOUS YOUNG LADIES. St. Gall’s Church, which is blossoming con- stantly into religious fruits of the most varied and gratifying character, under the fostering care of Fether Lalumiere, has completed the or- ion of a Young Ladies’ Bodality Bocie! electing the following officers Miss Maggie Hickey, Mins Bridget O'Malley, Miss Kato ‘Misa Alice Doyle, Misa Mary Nolan, Mixs Katie Cudshy, gis ana Donahus, Miss Katfo Gartlend, Miss Han~ Tastructor of Candidates— Te Se ‘The organization actually numbers iy over $00 members. Father Taluimere is doing wonderfol work on the Esst Side. PUBLIO REPORTS. 5 ‘The estimates of the Board of Public Works, nthe coming year, are practically complete, and will probably be presented to the Common Council Mondsy, if thoy can be printed in time ; if not, Monday week. The only figures of Public interost have already been given, ay/prozi- mately, in this correspondence. ; The report of the Superintendent of Public intendent for facts and the office of tho Bu @ public echools last Thurs- figures relating to ° Gay week, but was blocked with the information that the Teport would be issued in a few days snd he could obtain from it all_the information Be dasirod. Aancliher report nor information can be obtained, tho Milwaukee readers of THe Trrmunz. who have a right to expect information on the aubject, will know where to place the blame for the shortcoming in this instance. ‘‘pasHION” TO BE REPRODUCED. | Fashionable theatricals are to be revived by “the reproduction at tho Academy of Music, on Thursday evening, by the Amateur Dramatic Club of “Fashion, or Brilliants Aro Not Ail Diamonds,” a comedy in seven acts, interpersed with muaic, under the leadership of Chr. Bach. ‘The performance is to bo given for the benefit of the Milwaukee Industrial School. Ali the wealth, fesbion, and beauty of Milwaukee will be there. Followirg is the cast: Adam ‘Trueman, s farmer from Catta- ge TALUS.» se 0s Mr, C,H. M. Tobey Count Jolimaitre, a fashionable Euro- so importstion........00sse-see-++.M, EG Bail ‘Tifany, 3 New York merchant, nensecesetececercoeensenes so Mt, Eze Slama Col, Howard, an afficer in the United States Army.. Ar, Hamilton Vose ern ‘ Mr, HL B, Goodrich . AU, HL 1, Browrler Air, Charles Norris Zeke, x colored servant fissi--Afr, Ernest Allis Mrs, Tiffany, alady who imagines her- self fashionable... Airs. G, H, Hamilton Pradence, a mai certain ange... e ‘Mrs. James 8, Peck Gertrude, a governs Misa Kate E. Britt Billinetté, s French Indy ‘Miss Fanny Shepard Seraphins Tiffany, a belle. ‘Mise Effie Hand ‘Lsdies and gentlemen of the fete, BALOONS ON EVERY STREET. ~ The aristocratic residents of Marahail street flattered themecives, upto within a fow days ago, that they were the only persons in the eity who could boast of living on a re- spectable thoroughfare without a single saloon on it. Tom Tighs' saloon is at tho foot of Marshall, on the sonth side of Wisconsin, just outside the limits; but not # singie saloon was tridhin the sacred precincts —so they thought, Finally, the genteel eports fell to wrangling abont it, and a city official, whoso dnty lies considerably out of doors and who ought to know, backed the man who bet there was no saloon on the street. Then tho party got into‘s sleigh and drove from the south end of the etreet to the north. Not s saloon was found within civilized territory, but away up in the wilderness region, almoat a block beyand the sight of mankind, was alittle lumber cottage that proved tobe asaloon! The thin end of the wodge has entered, and the fate of the Mar- shall street aristocracy is sealed. ‘The plebeiaus are scating tho outer walis. ‘A SURPRISE IN TILE CONVENT CASES. The Lady Superior of the Milwaukee Convent has signed a atipulation to withdraw: all proceed- ings against Hauser & Storey, proprietors of the Christian Statesman, both in the criminal action, and in the $25,000 suit for damages, on the publication of tke following statement, which has duly appeared in defendants’ paper: In the Christian Statesman of May Ist, 1872, wo Published an article from a correspondent reflecting upon the character of the Convent of Notre Damo of this city. Wo had such confidence in the writer, and the statements were of such a nature that we thought the public should be made acquainted with them. We ‘therefore indorsed them in an editorial, Several Catholic gentlemen whom we highly esteem called at once upon us, and we proposed a conference to inquire into the matter and publieh the result to the satisfaction of both parties, A prominent priest, who had been a eubscriber to the Statesman for several years, asked the privilege of answering the article, Which we most readily granted. In the meantime, othor parties, citizens of Milwaukee, and friends of the Convent, commenced suits against us which havo pea continued sail nom. Wo regret this form of antagonism, and, while wo ste firmly si tached to’ our ‘principles, we wish to ad- yorate truth and be fairminded snd Ub- eral even with those who are directly opposed to us. We have always been ready to meet our Catholic friends in arguivent, and, when shown to be in error, are willing to acknowledgait, ‘With these views an feelings, we acknowledge the kindly offices of a lesd- ing Cutholic gentleman fn favoring us with a personal terview with the Lady Superior of the Convent, and on her declaring that ahe and the Sirters associated with her, and the pupils connected with the Convent, were willing to testify under oath that the statements in thst paper, and also in the issue of Aug. 14, wero untrue, we most resdily retract them and deeply re- gret their publication. * ‘The trouble thus happily ended, Tae Tamuxe correspondent is at liberty to state, what he knew long ago, that the story of a nun in the Convent being delivered of achild had for its founda- tion the succor of a deserted woman who was taken in by the nons and attended during her confinement, The police were notified of the birth at the time, and koow who the woman is, and sll sbout the case. ‘THE UNPRECEDENTED WEATHER. ‘There has rately been a winter so changeable and generally disgusting as that just passing away. The latter part of December was extraor- dinarly variable and trying. On the 28th, after days of high temperature, there came a frightful tempest of wind, snow, and sleet, It was almost impossible to stand upright in the streete. Be- fore morning, the thermometer {touched 10 below zero. ‘he moruing of the 3ist it was 2 below, never in the interval having risen higher than 4 above. Out of the thirty-one days of January, the mercury ranged from 2 to 22 below zero on thirteen days ; and out of the twenty-two days of February, up to Monday night, from zero down to 22 below on fifteen days. PLEASUBES TO COME. The Mendelssohn Quintette Club concert, ‘Wednesday, at the Academy, will be the crown- ing musical event of the eeston. The Quintette has a reputation recognized thronghout the country. The Royal Institution of London will be the subject of a lecture by Prof. Farrar, at the Female College, Thuraday evening. Mr. Joseph G. Donelly will deliver a lecture in answer to an article in Harper's Weekly, enti- tled: “Have the Irish in the United States Re- tarded the Progress of the Republic?” on Tues- day evening next. The programme will include music of a high class. : TBE NEW NARBOW-GAUGE BOAD, 3 An rtem was telegraphed to Tue Tarsuxe during tho week describing the organization of the Milwaukee & Dabugas Railroad Company. ‘The President, Ald. H. M. Benjamin, is out to- day soliciting subscriptions. Five hundred thousand dollars is wanted, of which $150,000 have been subscribed by the counties through which tho line will pass, to rail acd miles to Janesville. This part of the road has already been graded, and is ready fortherails. The Company was organized in January, 1875, to build a nar- row ($ fest) gauge railroad from Milwaukee to Dubuque, a distance of about 175 miles, ron- ole ough the Counties of Milwaukee, Wau- kesbs, Walworth, Bock, Green, Lafaystto, and Grant, the’ richest portion of tho State in ogricultural products and miner- als; connecting at Dubuque with roads in and the wheat ions there. Tho organization of the Company is fally par- tected, and the Board of Directors and stock- holders have beon in session for three days, adopting by-laws and perfecting arrangementa for the rapid pusbing forward of the work. The Company's o! is in Ludington’s Block, 401 Ensst Water street, and the officers of the Com- pany aro: H. Bf. Bonjamin, President; C. W. Smith, Vice-President ; Louis Auer, Treasurer W. C. Williams, Attorney; L H. Stearns, Socre- tary and Chief Engineer.’ + PORK-PACKING STATISTICS. , ‘The following statement shows the number of hogs packed at each of the packiog-houses in this city since the opening of the season, Nov. 1, 1874, up to date, and the average weight ss com- pared with the total packing and average weight of the three previous seasons: 47,000] 6,014}210 -+}287,509;209 pss erigo. 05 }902,1357230.05 [313,115 1222.86 Plankinton & Armour expect to pack about 8,500 more hogs during the coming week, which will make the packing of that firm for this sea- son within about 2,000 of that of last year. REAL ESTATE. ‘The following are the transfers in each werd for the past woek, as reported for Tre Tamone by Weil & Farnum, real-estate brokers, 83 Alicb- igan street : 5 secanseceeeeenee$ 38,742.50 ‘RELIGIOUS. Services in Plymouth Church by tne pastor, morning and oveuing. Evening enbject: “Grad, Grit, and Greenbacks.” Services at the Furst Baptist Church by the Rey. J. U. Griffith,D.D. Morning subject: “Christians a Comfort to Sinaers." Evening subject: “The Prodigal’s Return.” | Pilate's question, What shall I do with Jesus which is called the Christ,” will tarnizh the topic for the evening sermoa by the pastor of the Secoud Baptist Church, at the corner of Seventh tnd Sprivg strecta, Regular service in the morning at half-past 10 o'clock, Hanover Streot Congregational Church, the Bey. KE. CU. Anderson preseh moring and evening. Subject of the evening discourse: “The Historica Christ Divine.” Services at the usual hours'in St. James’ Chorch (Episcopal), Spring stroet, opposite Ninth. The Rev, Marison Byllexby, Rector. _ The Rey, E, R. Ward will preach on Confirma- tion in St. Edmund’s Mission at 4 o'clock this af- ternoon. Services in Christ Church, 583 Fourth street, atthe usuel hours. At the morning service the Rev. E. B, Ward will consecrate the Holy Eucharist. Subject of the evening discourse: “The Two Epitaphs.” Sunday-school at 1:30 m. P services in the Cathedral, corner of Marshall and Divieion streets, at the usual hours. Holy Eucharist at 7a.m.' Tho Revs. E. W. Spalding and C. L, Mallory will conduct the services. In tho Immanuel Presbyterian Church, near tho cornerof Division and Astor streets, services will be conducted by the pastor, tho Rev. G. P. Nichols, at the honrs, forenoon and evening. " ‘Spring Street Congregational Church, corner of Sixth and Spring etrecta, the Rev. George‘. Ladd, pastor. Services at the usual hours, fore- noon and evening; Snnday-school at 2 o’clook. All are cordially invited. At Bay View, services will be held as usual in the Welsh Congregational Clurch at 4 o'clock jp the afternoon. ‘The Rev. Edward Ellis will preach in the hall of the New German-English Academy, corner of Greenbush and Walker streets. Sorvices will commence ‘st 10:30 in the forenoon. Sebbath- school at 12 o'clock. OTHER MATTERS, There was a birthday-party, Thoreday evening, at the residence of Mra. J. M. Crombia, to cele- brate the fourth hirthday anniversary of sweet Lttte Edith. ‘Trains are running on time again, after s hard spell, and rauch bad luck. The Indies of Spring Street Church gave a Martha Washington festival at Spring Street Methodist Church, Thursday evening. It was a very agreeable affair. ee An agent of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company has been here during the week taking mossures tocutthe ground from under the Pennayrania Company. The Gas Company pays $18,000 year city taxes, and was compelled to spend $12,000 for repairs and removals, :1owing to the laying and bursting of sewers, and so forth, the past year. They havo had 2 winter of unparalleled expense in keeping the mains free this winter. ‘Harry Deakin wonld bave made handsomely by his engagement of the Dillon-Blaisdell Com- pany bad he confined his gexeon to Milwaukee in- stead of taking the company to Madison, where he lost money. On the whole, §r. Deakin comes outahead. The Jauauschek season was a great financial succoss. ‘The Board of Public Works will probably use giant powder to split the icvin the river and io foe bey when the snow above the dam begins to melt. Miss Ells G. Ives, who recently lectured be- fore the Philosophical Society of Chicago, de- livered the second lecture of the course for the benefit of missions at Spring Street Congrega- tional Church this evening. ‘A well-digger named Pan} Andrews, who re- eides at the corner of Vliet and Poplar streets, while digging a well on Galena strevt, this after- uoon, fell to the bottom, a distance of 20 feet. When taken out be was nearly dead. His back was found fo be brokon. Jobu Layton, an old and respocted citizen of Milwaukee, died athis resideoco nesr Forest HomeCemetery this morning, of inflammation of the jangs, aged 67. He came to this city in 1848, established a butcher-shop on East Water street, afterwards engaged extensively in pack- ing, and established the house of Layton & Co, He wasan honest business man and much re- spected. A German named John Nolke was found dead in bed at his residence on West Water street this morniag. An inquest was held apd a ver- dict of apoplexy returned. President Benjamin, of the Milwaukes & Du- buque Narrow-Gange Railroad, has succeeded in inducing a number of citizens to take stock in the new road. A large amount has been sub- scribed. —_+ $ KENOSHA. IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED IN THE Jatt. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Kexosna, Wis., Feb. 27.—Kenosha has a jail which does duty for both the county and tho city. Tho building itself is neither an honor to the one nor an ornament to the other. Itis badly arranged, poorly ventilated, and has nearly outlived its usefulness. A visit to this institu- tion will demonstrate the truthfalness of these remarks, and, at tho same time, show with what care and efficiency Mr. Lucas, the Sheriff, is overcoming many of tho difficulties that stand in his way; rendering the inmates a8 comfortable as the circumstances will allow. This not very lnrge building contains ® court-room, court offices, Sheriff's residence, and the jail, There are now confined in this jail the following persons: For larceny, Bingen and his wife (with their two boys), Annie | Kwier, and William Morehouse ; for drank and disorderly, Herb Crandal, Thore are also con- fined here the following incurably insane : John McCollough, Orin Dean, Peter McNulty, Jacob Bush, Emily Foot,,and Martha Wilcox. And just here comosin ono of the bad features of this institution: the keeping of criminal and disorderly persons in the eame building, and in intimate association with the innocent and un- fortunate insaue. The Sheriff can do nothing bus use the means provided for him to tha best advantage, which he 18 doing. It is the duty of the Superviors to provido a place for the care of the insane, separate from the evil influences of the cless of prisoners with which thoy are now compelled to associate. It is time that the public, both private and official, began ® reform in this penal and protective institution. LOVERS OF THE BEAUTIFDL had a rare sight last Wednesday and Thursday. After tho rain of Tuesday night, the trees were completely incasedin ice, giving them the ap- pearance of being clad in an armor of pearl; while from everything there hung a crystal pen- dant. The grand old oaks in the park ‘were real- ly mognificent, with: their drooping boughs, and bending heads, as if acknowledging the power of tho Frost King. But there are always two sides of nearly every picture. So there wore to this. While some were vorbosely exprossing their admiration, others wore tersely cursing the slippery sidewalks. . ‘THE GEBMAN CATHOLICS of this city havo just finished, furnished, and will occupy for worship, this Sdnday, a building 40x10 feet, capable of seating abont 500 peaple, for temporary use, until the building for an- other church on the site of the one destroyed by fire Jap. 12 is completed. This building was begun Friday noon, the 19th inst, and com- plea to-day. For energy, persevordnce, and love of church, we point witn pride to the Ger- man Catholics of Kenosha. OLD FOLKS’ CONCERT. ‘Those who like good music, and sdmire quaint costumes, can gratify their taste by attending te oie folks pore i be elven for the bene- of tho Congregation: jurch next Tnesda; evening, at Simmons’ Halt. yi ORTAINAT, ‘The honse of a man by the namo of McCread}, living about 2 miles north of Waukegan, was broken into, last Thursday, during the tempor- ary absence of tho family, and a lot of clothing and other light articles stolen. The thief was tracefi to this city, where he tried to dispose of some of his plunder. Here all clow to his whore- abouts was Jost and the chase given up. A fellow by the name of Morehouse, desiring to protect his hands from the inclemency of the Weather, “borrowed” a pair of gioves from a Main street store, while the ownor was not looking; for which he was arrested and taken before Justice Jilsun, who fined bim $9 snd costs. Not having the “‘reedy” by him, he was sent back to jail to wait till heis more flush. In the meantime, the tax-payers pay his board bill. Herbert Crandall and Charles Grabe got ona bit of alark, and, after imbibing a supply of crazy- brain whisky, broke into the house of Hen piteng in ‘the southeast part of the city, ani offel forcible indignities to the lady of the house. For these ungallant gallabtries they .Were arrested and sent to jail Thoy were bronght before Justice Jilsun this morning. Crandall was fined $15 and costa, but Grube waa discharged. Esxosna. ILLINOIS. KANKAKEE, GOSSIP AND NEWS OF THE WEEE. Special Correspondence of The Chicagn Tribune. Kanxaues, IIL, Feb. 27.-The Methodists held a very ploasant sociable last Tuesdsy Svaning at the residence of tne pastor, the Rev. T. RB. Strabridge, late of Chicago. By the way, Mr. 8. is 8 very popular preacher, and under hia able and acceptable ministry the Church is growing in numbers and in grace. Howard Lodge, L O. O. F., bas organized 9 dramatic association, which will favor our citi- zens with entertainments from timo to time. Bort Adema, the popular young insurance man, ‘will bave control of the stage. : “Judge ” 8. R. AL. ane of our prominent law- ete, Whose chief annazancs ft #4it ts be his personal beauty, tells the following good story on himself, and 1 do not feel that I violate confi- dence in repeating it: While walking down one of the businesa thoroughfares of Chicago, the other day, he found himself in that most vexa- tious predicamont, to the smoker, of having 8 fragrant cigar and no match to light it with. He therefore hailed with satisfaction tho spposrance of a nobby-looking fellow standing “ under the gacligh ”" puffing away at acheroot. Stepping riskly up to the geat, our friend politely re- quested the uso of his cigar for a moment. With easy nonchalance and patronizing condescension, he deliberately drew a nickel ont of bis pocie and offered it to the “Judge.” with the observa- tion : “* Here's 5 cents ; go buy yousome match- es!” Toons aequaintos with the blonde law- yer's ready repartee and unfailing reaources, a8 Well as his irresistible propensity for miving sharp thrasts, Lis confusion and inability to re- ply to the chap, who had probably been waiting there for just such an opportunity, will be par- ticularly appreciated. ‘There is talk of organizing a bost club here during the coming season. ‘fhe Kovkaxeo River is brosd, rans deep and leisurely, has almost 2 straight course of a mile opposite the city, dnd ia said to be admirably adapted to boating pur- poses. 4 . In some pinces the ice in the river is over $8 fest thick, ond a great desl of speculation has been indulged in as to the results attendsot ‘upon its breaking np. On one hand, » wholesale prediction ia made that drawbridges and mills will be awopt away; on the other, it is esserted that all fess are proundiese, Bo this as it may, the Lilinois Central Railroad Company has taken the precaution to have the channel freed from ice aboye and below the bridge to the draw, to obyiate ss far us possible the danger of a gorge against the bridge-piers. On Wednosday, Chief- Engineer Clark was oe soperntending, eae exe erimental use of powder as a means of clearing The channel, “Aftor Several trials with rifle and rock powder, in blasts of greater or less magni- tude, it was decided that ritle-powder in 4-pound charges was the most effective, and that the project of breaking up the ice in this manner was feasible, and would be carried into effect when the emergency arises. Nurserymen inform me that apples and the small fruits of this region are not injured by the cold weather. ‘The Ladies’ Aid Society has had in view an- other New England dinner. It is hoped that the project bas not buen abandoned, as it would cor-~ tainly reslize s handsome amount to the tréas~ ury of the Society. ‘The first thunder-storm of the season occurred last Tuesday pight. Considerable damago waa done the trees and telegraph-poles, in localities not far distant, by the nghtniog. ‘Mrs. William Williamson, -of this city, was poisoned last woek by eating silver-gloss atarch, and uarrowly escaped death. It is eupposed that tho arsenic which gives the starch its brifl- jancy was tho cause. aban A suicwas sometime ago instituted by the Supervisors ot Kankakeo County, and is now pending in the Circuit Court, to test the validity of the consolidation of the Illinois and Indiana Railroad Companies, which now form tho Ply- mouth, Kankakee & Pacific Railroad Company, Ata meeting of tho Board last week ao petition. signed by leading men of thia city, was present- to the Board, asking the discontinuance of the suit. Tho object of this, petition was to permit the sale of the roadand the franchises of the Company, in the hope that somebody would purchase ‘and complete the- road. The Board refused to grant the petition, on the ground a decision in the pending suit denying the validity of the conaolidation will relieve the county from the payment of $50,000 of bonds issued to the Tlinois Company prior to the con- solidation. An issue of $50,000 to the consoli- dated Company is not contested. ——— WHEATON.: ‘NEWS FROM DU PAGE COUNTY. Bpecial Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, ‘Wreaton, Feb. 27.—Mias B.A, Holt has de- lighted tho parents and friends of the members of her music class by giving them an opportuni- ty to witness the progress made by her pupils. With her clees she gave a parlor concert at the residence of Dr. Waterman. The entertainment was attended by s large number of persons, and consisted of yocal and instramestal music. Each member of the clasadidremarkablywell, and the friends of all expressed themsolves as well pleased with the entertainment aud with the progress and skill manifested. Hisa Holt contemplates giving s series of parlor cohcerts, Which wll be ® pleasant feature of the social amusements of tho village. ‘Mise 'rauces Willard delivered » TEMPERANCE LECTURE at the College chapel Monday evening. Al- though the evening was such as to render tho warm firesides doubly inviting,the intorest enter- tained by the citizens in anything pertaining to the: subject of temperance secured her an un- usually-largo sudiouce. Every availablo soat in the spacious chapel was occupied, and through- out her address Miss Willard held the closest attention uf her anditors. At tho conclusion of tho lecture 2 unanimous invitation was extended hor to address the citizens of DuPage ab the Court-Houeo upon the same subject at hor earliest convenience, which ake consented to do. Tho utility of fencing the railroad depot be- tween the tio tracks is being discussed by the citizens of Wheaton, and tho project is meeting with considerable favor. The depot at Elmhurat is so situated, and is thought to insure Jers lis- bility of loes of life from railroad accidents, Theron Platt is destined to live as A BENEFACTOR in the minds of the people heresbouts, nor will that bea reward more rich than ho deserves. ‘The citizens for a Jong time have been unable to obtain either one of the morning dailies withany tolerable degree of regularity. About three days ont of the week were rendered unpleasant enough by the inability of the people to procare copies of Tux Tarsung, and Sunday, from the same cango, was almost intolerable. fr. Platt will in future deliver the morning papers at the doors of thuse desiring thom. A great many peraons have ordered Tue Tamone, and will en- joy it simultaneously with their breakfaste, Prospect Park has been witnessing A SQUABELE over its Post-Office. Mr. McChesney hss been occupying the office of Postmaster for some time past. The friends of John T. Cox havo preaouted s petition for the appointment of that gentleman 2s Postmaster in the placa of Mr. McCheeney. ‘Tho friends of McChesney are enraged at the course taken by Mr. Cox's friends. ‘They say that in their petition the friends of Mr. Cox called Mr. McChesney all sorts of bad ames, even insinuating thst he was a Demo- crat, and upon the strength of such accusations secured the appointment of their favorite. A remonstrance against the appointment of Mr. Cox, signed by some eighty persons, was sent to Washingvon, bat was unsuccessful.and this mado the friends of Mr. McChesney madder than ever. Monday evening they held a meeting at the rail- road depot and gave vent to their indignation. Inflammatory speechea were mado by Mesars. Johnson, Stacey, Gammon, and Phillips. A committee consisting of Mcesrs. Thrasher, Coop- er, and Johnson was sppointed for the purpose of drafting resolutions expressive of the feelings of the meeting, with instructions to report st some future moeting. Meanwhile Mr. Cox re- mains tranquil. ITEMS. + A revival ia progressing at the college. A large number of persons have exprossed an awakened intorost in religious affairs, and the meotings are largely attended. Tho aidewalks of Wheaton are in a very bad condition. In respect to its sidewalks Wheaton compares favorably with Chicago and some of its other rivals, ‘Therois an ordinance requiring property-owners to remove the snow from the sidewalks in front of their lots, but it is almost wholly ignored. Dr. ©. D. Tifford and wife, of London, Ont., sre visiting friends and relatives in Wheaton. ‘They are the guests of Mr. A. M. Comfort. ‘The Bey. William Pinkney received about 50 from thoae who tendered him a donation party. 5 Ann AL Schatz died at her home in Wheaton Feb, 20. She was born in Craddoc, Capo Colony, Africa, in 1831, of English parents, and came to the United States in 1852. Mr. David Campbell and daughter, of Wayne, have returned from Colorado, where they have been vimting for their health. Their trip has boen highly beneficial to thim. A series of lectures are being given at Wayne Congregational Church. They hava been well attended, and are proving beneficial snd enter- taining to ali classes, Roland Hall will soon remove with his family to Iowa, and will cultivate a farm there belong- ing to him. ‘Tho Prospect Park Lyceum will give an enter- taiument Thursdsy eveniog. An excellent pro- gramme is preparing, and no pains will be spared te roske it s success. A small admission fee will be charged in order to aid the society in defraying its curreat expenses. » Aschool exhibition will be given at the Pros- pect Park sehool-house at anearly date. An operetta is preparing for the occesion. A pleasant eociable was beld Thursday even- ing at the Downer Grove Congregational Church. ths societies in the village were representod. Readings and piano-solos were agreeably inter- aporsed throughout the exercises af the evening. Tha follor persons hare been chosen Di- rectors of the Downer Grove ‘Room : Bre. ML, Daskam, 6: W. eos, TD. Fred M. Woods, Charles Carpenter, andiMra. O. C, Gibbs, The room has been open during the past week, and has attracted considerable atten- tion, It is located at the railroad depot, and is open from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. Miss Heinzman is acting ag Librarian, ; A masquerade ball was given at Miller's Hotel, at Downer’s Grove, in honor of Washirg- ton’s ‘birthday. Under the management of Frank Rodgars, evorything passed off pleasantly. Azel Hatch, of Chicago, lectured before the Downor Grove Literary Society Friday evening. Mr. Clement Earle, of Casey County, Iowa, is visiting friends at Downer’s Grove. Among the REAL ZATATE SALES recently placed on record are those of Esther ‘Wadlow to Thomas Armour, of 136 acres in Secs. 26 and 35, in 39, 9, for $20,000; F. A. Weage to Henry Getchell and Ira Gifford, of 713¢ acres in Sec. 12, 38, 11, for $35,750; Elijah Warren to Honry Warren, of 80 acros in Sec. 3, 88, 11, for $80,000 ; Henry Deyo to John §. Vanderslice, of 6 acres in Sec. 16, 39, 10, for $4,000; O. J. Stongh to John Skidmore, of 5 lots at Hinsdale, for $10,000. + WAUKEGAN. Ick. Special Correspondence of The Chicage Tribune, ‘Wavxeaay, Feb, 27.—Waukegan has Isidin a large supply of ice this season, one firm baying put up, it is claimed, from 700 to 800 tons. PERSONAL, Perry P. Powell, of Chicago, is negotiating for the Kellar property in this place. It is haped that ke may purchase it. Several parties have been in Waukegan look- ing about for real estate during the last woek, and business in this branch will soon be lively. E. B.Winship,an extensive pump-manufacturerof Racine, came last Wridsy to consult John F, Powell, Esq., on matters connected with the pump-manufacturing interests of the Weat. W. Bryant Besly is nominated Alderman for the Firas Ward, and not the Mr. Besly mentioned in yesterday's issue. S C. B. Buell, the Sheriff, waa telegraphed for by the Sheriff at Racin, and camo back yoster- day morning with a Lake Couaty burglar in cos- tody, The Gazette of this week publishes a three- column sketch of a few hours spent up at Glen Flora Springs, from which it seems that the waters are simply working miracles amonget the country people. CHUBCH FESTIVALS, The ladies of tho Baptist Church and Society give s festival at Phenix Hallon Thursday, the 4th, and, as the kindly fellowship of that con- gregation is weil known, it may be written down & complete success, even st this carly hour. Last Friday night 2 Congregational sociable was held at Mr. Higley’s, who resides somo 6 miles west, on the old plank-road, F. MM. Por- ter's four-horse turnout, which has been in such demand thia winter, took out a heavy load, while Mr. Yager’s four-borse team baled out as many more. The affair was very pleasant one. POLITICAL. position held a caucus st the Conrt- Bouse Thuraday afternoon, v:hen the following nominations were made: J.B. Werden, Mayor; Samuel Flynn, Treasurer; A. E. Ingalls, Mar- shal; Messrs. Michael Delanty and Henry Helmholtz, Supervisors; E. D. Bealy, Alderman Firat Ward; Eli Wilder, Sécond Ward; E. G. Upham, Third Ward; R. H. Parks, Fourth Ward. @ meeting was well attended, and adopted a decided “license” platform, E. D. Beaty occu- pied the chair. ‘ ACCIDENTS. A serious accident occurred Tharsday after- noon at half-past -2 o'clock to Mra. Capt. Cle monts. ‘This lady was in the act of calling upon Mra, Rogers op State street, when she received a terrible kick from s horse, Ono cork of the horseshoe atrack her at the right wing of the nose, the other underneath the temple, inflict- ing a dreadful wound. Clements was car- ried in an insensib!e condition into Mrs. Rogers’ house, andO. T. Maxson, M. D., was called in. She remaiued sensoless until after 8 o'clock p. m. Thuredsy evening from the effects of the kick, and still remains in a critical condition. When the unfortunate lady recoverod her sensea, for slong time she was under the impression she ‘was sufforing from the emall-pox. Mr. Nelson Whipple has a trick of flickering his horse with his whip every other minute, As Bergh was not around, tha Horse concluded that two could play at the game, and so kicked Mr. Whipple on the leg last ‘Thursday. THE GREAT SIRIGHING PARTY OF THE SEASON, after having been twice postponed, camo off Wednesday last. Owing to the death of Mr. B. Corv’s little son, who was a grandson of Mr. Stewart, the proprictor of the cottage at Doep The Lake, the programme was changed, and Liberty. ville instead of Deep Lake was mado the place of destination. ‘Tho party, some twenty in number, drove to Libertyville, a distance of 12 miJes, in an hour and twenty minutes, and, o tit- tle after G o'clock, sat down to a splendid oyster supper, gotten up in a atyle: for which the Grove House is so noted. Amongst others, there were presont Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wartrous, Mr. and Mrs. T. E, Clark, Mr. and Mre. Dr. George Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. A. 'T, Spencer, Cant. and Mrs. Clements, Mr. and Mra. BR. H, Parks, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins, Mr. and Mra. A.C. Brown, Mrs. J. F. Forsyth, Messrs. T. M. Jones and C. C.Parks. A tramp who stayed at Mr. Dickenson’s hotel the other night, stated that a few days before he and a brother tramp endeavored to steal a ride on the cars, were put off the train, the conductor humanely pouring water over them, aod that his companion froze to death in consequence before they made the next depot. John ‘Avery, the very popular little edi- tor of the Gazette, the other night bad ca illus- tration of the kindly feeling cotertained towards him, in the sbapoof serenade from the Fire- me rae site is in training for 9 walkit A Wankeganite is in a ing- match, viz.: to walk to Chicago in eight the first favorable day. The Presbyterian Church was deeply in debt last Sunday. Tho Roy. Mr. Curtis asked his people plainly why this was so, and in fifteen minutes they raised enough to pay every cant of indebtedness. * ‘The following gentlemen and ladies had a sleighing party last Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Sirs, &. H, Werden, Mir. i Mir. and Mra. f. J. Gurnee, Mr. and Mrs, J.L, Allen, Prof. Craw- ford, Messrs. J, E. Low, 1. M. Low, 0. J. Jones, sod F, A. Barker, with Missea Lillie Dennis, Bemis ‘Whoeler, Ella Barker, and Helen Grif- ii THAT BURGLAR. Wednesday evening a hard-looking cus- tomer, together with 2 companion, partook of this city’s hospitality. The following day the better looking of the two took thecars, the pres- ent prisoner taking the road. On the same day the house of Mr. McCready, 4 miles north of Waukegan, was entered, and Friday a man waa arrested at Bacine with some of the property in his possession. O. G. Buell, the Sheriff, brouzht him down to-day and lodged him in jail, The man, who, unless his looks belie him, is a pro- feasional thief, is nearly 6 feet high, smooth face, apparently some 30 or 35 years old, keeps: his hat slouched over his eyes, and claims to be yet ouvot his apprenticeship as wagonmaker in ‘ichigan City on bis way to Munroe, Wis. name is James C. Hammond, and itis pretty cer- tain he is badly wanted elsewhere. An informa! meeting of prominent citizens was held this evening at which it was determined to ran Mr. Jerry Dady, onthe Republican side, as Alderman in the Second Ward, in place of C. B, George, who declines. R. H. Pgrks will be unop- posed. ‘The Republicans have made no further nomination for Mayor, and W.B, Werden will doubtless be elected. —_-—. LAKE, HE SCHOOw BOARD, Lately the School Board of District No. 2 have been clamoring for permission to iasue bonds with which to reimburse an empty treasury. At tho election, the Board having failed to explain-their true condition, their bonds wore defeated, and it brought the announcement of “no money.” ‘This was a little unexpected, though not entirely a surprise, and swakened the people to the neces- sity of an investigation of the manner in which the Board has been conducting their schools. The citizens began with the High School, which they supposed had only cost $28,000, but in reality cost ovor $32,000, and even then was poorly constructed. The flooring was of tho poorest material and is sow shrunk all through, pre- senting cracks in many places fall quarter of sn inch wide. The specifications called for joists 8xl4, while only 8x12 joists were used, which madé the floor folly onethird wesker. It is noticeable on the tall floor, where there is a span of 98 feet with Sat the. slightest support. ‘Thee ceuianie dif not increase the price of the building, but rather made up for’sny mistakes in estimating there may have been in the ‘and stilt thia pattern Board stlowed about 92,500 for extras, Experienced builders state that many eo aaced items in the specifications were left ‘out, while additional ones were added. The genoral impression is that the alterstions, which were abwaya for. cheaper oc. leos expensive materiel, “Wark thids fe the purpose ef easing up tho con who got plenty for their work. if slouo, bat, if underhand deating waa indalged in, did not have any too much. Tbe question is, Who made tho chanzey, and how much did thoy got for doing it, if they did get any ? : Certainly the changes wera madd for an ob- ject, and no other object except money, as the alterations did not increase the strength of the building. It is not so much the money the citi- zens scold about, oa it is to have an unssfa school building, after sponding go much money. Were the muilding safe, they woul be content to pay the price, even if by frand, bat the High-School hall is far from safe, and the jJower part ia not much better, while the base~ ment is a fire-trap. All inall, the building isone of the moat ahameful man-traps ever built. The hall baa only an exit of less than 6 feet, which, with a seatiog capacity of 900 persons, lacks just 12 feet of a requisite size. Tho basement is occupied a furnaces, with combusti- ble materials around them, and s wooden floor above. The main furnace ia directly under the etairs, and placed as it is could easily set fire to the building, i ¥ Some night a fire will occur from these fur- naces, and it will not require a careless engineer to start it; but, should it happen when the hall was full, it would cause a perfect holocaust. Ke Fu Dersons could get out of the 6-foot exit safely. The floor of the hall isin such a shaky con- dition, with its 3x12 joists, that even one person can shake it. Since the completion of the build- ing the floor has saggéd nearly $ inches; and will in a sbort time, if not taken care of, fall with even a couple of hundred people on it. The citizens are, however, determined toinvesti- gate these queer actions, and the resnit may be some very bad exposures for this ‘* model” Board. - ENGLEWOOD. The Englewood Hose Company received their firstalarm Afonday morning, to which about half of the members responded; but, as itturned ont: the fire was at Wahl’s glue factory, they mostly all went home again, and made up by sleeping Inter in the morning. This week the South Side Record issues a sup- plement of four pages, making twelye pages in all. The publisher is an enterprising man, and his paper is meeting with merited success: es- pecially does his exposures of the “tings” of the town meet with the spproval of all good citizens. ‘The Universalist sociable wag held Friday night at the residenceof Mr. Sawyer, corner of Schoot and Chestnut streets. Theze sociable are meet- ing with great success, and a8 each ono occurs the numbers present increase. ThePaptistaheld their sociable Jast Friday evening at Mr. W. M- ‘Willis’ residence on Hawardistreot. The Young People's Literary Society met at the regidenco of Mr. W. C. Hsaford, on ‘Yale stroet, and bad a pleasant entertainment. They will meet agsin Thursday, at the readense of Mr. L.C. Straight, on Sixty-first street, near Stewart avenue. . THE ENGLEWOOD HOSE COMPANY, a fire organization, as its name indicates, gave ite first anniversary party Monday evening, the birthday of the “Father of our Country.’ 1° company is composed of some of Englewood’s most prominent citizens, and the party was gotton up with the intention of making it the xocial event of Englewood, which it andonbt- edly was, despite the bad and rainy Weather, which reigned supreme on that even- ing. ‘The dancing commenced early, and continued to some excellent music furnished bya well-known city band. Among the many present, who will always remember the occasion 8a most pleasant event, ware: Mr. and Mr. O. D. Bassett, Mr. and Mra. J. G. Woods, Mr. and Sirs. G. W. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilks, ‘Br. a Mrs. 8. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Crocker, Mr. aad Mra, W. S. Prous . and ‘Bis. A. A. Abbott, Mr. and Dirs. J. B. Honalka, and the Biases Heillberg, Mr. and Mra. G. N. Chase, Mr. and Mra. O. W. Budd, Mr. Calvin Chamberlan and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain and daughter, Miss Grace Weaver, Miss Hattie Beck, Miss Clara Russell, Miss Hattio Muirhead, the ‘Misses Anna and May Davfezth, Miss Lyon, ilrs. A.B. Benedict, Mrs. Bare, Misa Noliie Levis, ifiss Chittick, and others. Among the ocher gentlemen present were: Mesars. W. W. Carter, . Soper, J. A, Blaine, McLain, W. Bhdpa, A. Darling, ‘H. L. Kent, ¥. A. Woodbury, Dale, Potter, Byrne, Jewett, Cutter, Swain, Sawyer, and many others About midnight the assom- lage partook of an excellent su, red forthe occasion. a me ei — RAVENSWOOD. THE NONPAREDL SUBURB OF CHICAGO. ‘Tho week just passed has been one of activity and pleasure to the people of Ravenswood. Tho unpleasant weather in the early part of the weok made it disagreeable for the usual attendants of the Young People’s Prayer-Meeting, which mot Monday evening, the Literary Club, which met ‘Tuesday evening, and the regular Church Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evening. “ PLEASANT HOULS.” On Thursday evening occurred the third regu- lar entertainment of the “ Pleasant Hours” Club, All things seem to conspire to make it a success, which it was considered to be by all who partici- pated in the fostivitles. The ovening was pleas- ant, the walking good, the music first-class, the programme excellant, the ladies handsome and numerous, and the gentlemen, though not ex- celling in beauty, were full of good nature. ‘Tho Mmsnacement was in the hands of Messrs, J. D. Perkins, J. N. Wills, and A. F. Nightingaie, who succsesfally labored to make the occasion enjoy- able to all present. The music waa farni by W. H. Lohder, of tho Grest Weatarn Light- Guard Band, which statement aloue is sufficient to indicate ita superior character. The pro- gramme embraced fourteen numbers, but waa in- creased by interlinestiona. Among those present were Mesdames F.C. Bishop, W. H. Fisbleigh, A.A Clark, J. W. An- drows, A. ¥. Nightingale, J. N. Hills, George Dinges, Mrs. Palmer, of Chicago, Mra. Cands, and Mrs, De. Brown ; also Misses Kila Turner, J, Iamot, Lizzie C. Galloway, Birdio O. Baasott, Nellie E. Biss, Elvira Bannistec, Minnio Fish- Jeigh, Marian ond Carrie Maier, Lavra Hille, Sarah Frost, Jessie Semper, Kittio Parkinson.Lucy Chandior, Halen Brsboe, of Chicago, and otheze. .| By the.constitution of the Club, all ewtertain- ments must terminate at 12 o'clock, and many on this ococasion thonght it came much too soon. HIGH-SCHOOL LECTURES. On Friday evening the fourth lecture of the regular course which is being given at the High- School was delivered by Capt, John N. Hills, of this placa, upon the subjeck of " Biectricity and Telegrapby.” As: clectricity is fast being ac- knowle: as one of the mast important forces of neture, it was to be ed that the fine auditorium would be well Aled, and the expectation was fnily sus- tained. Capt, Hilla bas, given much time and pinay to the subject, and7his lecture was re~ plete with practical information. He took up the subject of tho telegraph ss it was in its iufanoy, and led bis audience up through the va- provent thos, Dioring kia lecture be gate 4 ver? 6.» During bis lecture he gnve a ¥: Intéresting description of ‘*telegraphing ‘Dader difficulties,” without even a pocket instrament, when snowed in ona train “SG miles from any- where.” NOTES. Nort Friday evening, the Rev. D. H. Wheeler, D. D., Professor of English Literature at Evans- ton, will deliver his lecture entitled “A War of Words." This gentleman is acknowledged to be one of fhe most competent critics of the age, and, 28 this is his best lecture, we bespesk for him a large audience. One of the brightest diamonds in the crown of Rayenswood society hag been temporarily lost, Miss Lizzie C. Galloway having gone on a viait to her aged parents at Amboy. The Rev. W. A. Lioyd will hold service xt the Congregational Church this morning as usual. prc seas OAKLAND, MISCELLANEOUS SEWS OF THE WERK. ‘The Forestville Club gave its usual club soiree at their hall Friday evening. Though this is not avery old clnb, nevertheleseit is composed of the loading society peoplo of this part of the city, who always come out in fall foros and make their berks @ grand success. . Carr gave his weekly clob party at his hall Taesdsy evening. it stonn hi papila wore a there.” Paes os ¢ 7 e ico-pipe on Cottages Grove from Thirty-third street down to Daiversity Place, has been totally frozen up, sad s large squad of man have been at work for the last three woeks digging it up and thawing it out, with the geaistance of the firomen re) 4 Company 19, and their new engine. For once this sesaon the firemon have had an opportuni*: to do s few daya’ work. Now that the pipe is Hf thawed out, and the water doesn't ran, 3 nd the too . Wilt have to give is up as a bad job, and reat eveured, with ‘the rest of the water-sufferers, ** that it will be ali right in the spnng.” One of the great reasona why the water-pipes bave frozen up so this winter is, that they are not laid down deep enough. In some places -pipes are down anly $3¢ feet, when they should not be less than 6 feet under the surface. * E Cleaver Hall 1g soon to be “pulicd™ down, to make ig new block of brick houses to be erected inthe spring. The hall has never beon @ very profitable tnvestnent for the paige will fetch hia more money. “It never pays to build a publio ball out ols the pzairie.” ‘A family residing on Langloy avenne t:i Irish girl in their employ who was rather a in the morning, aad be eet it teu hours too seou, 8a it went off in the afternoon when Bridget wag up to her room making the and when she heard the alarm go aif she came ilying down. stairs and rushed right out through iha front parlor into the dooryard almost” ecared to death, and, when her mistress came ont and inquired’ of her what tho trouble was, Bridzes exclaimed: ‘Och! murther! the divii is in the clock, and the crathur scart me to desta." After much trouble she was induced to go bacit to the room, and now every morning Briages gets up in season. ‘The cars on Cottagé Grove avenue -bayo been mm an excellent condition inside this winter, One great improvement is the hay thats pat into the cars ; it is put in freeh avery night, and there is always enough of it, a0 that paseengers: feet feel jast asif they were buried upins hay-atack. The man who has charge of the cara ohaerves tie thank of tho Poboss: of the ling ‘or keeping the conveyances in such an exceller condition aa he haa thia winter. OTHER SUBURBS. PARE RIDGES, ‘The Literary Society met Saturday evening, But few of the members answered to tha roll. call, but the hall was filled with the elite of the Village. ‘Che subject for debate was the Lonisi- ana troubies, to ascertain if our Government had taken the right course in quelling the disturb. ances. The judges decided in the affirmati aneishe. geewion is therefore eternally settled. tie Davis entertained the audience with s fine selection of instrumental music, “Yankee Doodle,” with variations, was finoly executed. Miss Elia Robb sang that beautifal gem of Sallivan’s, words by Jean Ingelow, “The Snow Lies White,” in a pleasing style, which was well received. - The Congregational Society will hold their oyster supper at the Hotel de Hodges, Thur. day; anenjoyable time is anticipated. Av <sconmalictie’ pianist is expected to be present, and seleot readings, recitations, and tableaux, by home talent, will bo the order of the evening. ‘The funeral of Mra. Chittenden took place at the M. E. Church, Thursday morning. The church was filled with weeping friends, The Rev. M. 8. K: reached from the follow- i ‘ather’s house are many will be done” was chacted by 8 quartette of fine voices. Mrs. Post is lying quite ili with no haope of re covery. Mr. Craver is sgain attending to bus. neg after a two moths’ confinemert tothe house. It is rumor’d that the village is suun to be en- Bvened bys wedding, but notaing certain is known. The bride expectant is said to be young, fair,.end proalthy, and has already ordered her troussean from 5 Adispatch to tho Associated Press announces that Col. T. P. Robb, late Mexican Border Com- missioner, w at Washington. and ‘ataly appesred before the Committee of Foraigr Affairs, and made s full utstemeat of the condition of the border. The Colonel is expected home as soon cs} Songress adjourn. fired innie Penny is visiting friends at Eyans- D. ‘The Bosrd of Trustees met s few evenings ago, and passed an ordinance for issuing bonds for $5,000, rannicg from five to ten years, in pay- ment of the artesian well contractors. The well ia flowing at the rate of 36,000 gallons per day. Parsons come for miles to get tne water, as its carative properties are being widely demon- NORTHWESTERN CAR-SHOPS. ‘Tho ladies of the Temperance Union formally opened a workingmen’s lunch-room Friday even- ing. It is the intention of the !adies to furnish the mechanics employed in the shops a place where they can eat their dinners with- out being subject to the temptations attending lunching af the saloons, They have also made arrangements which will enable the mechanics to purchase their lunches at sctu- sleost. They havo opened in connection with the lunch-room a reading-room, access to which shall be free of charge. A good number of books are already in place, and ara of such variety end nature as to interest those for whose use the li- brary is iatended. The lanoh-room and library have been pleoed in the care of a gontieman in whom mnchconfidenceis had. The lsdies ara quits confident of the succeas of their benevslent undertaking, and have Ishored sarnosily to sc- complish their purpose. They will gladly receive any books that any person may be inclined to place in their hands for the use of the resding- room. The opening Friday evaning was overy- thing that could be desired. ‘HYDE PARK. ‘The Trustees will meet Monday svening. The session last week was omitted in honor of Wash- ington’s birthday, In the lecture course, 0. Dale Armstrong gave & reading last Monday evening. To-morrow evening there will be a lecture by the Rev. Dr. Powers, of St. John’s. The course is fairly suo- cessful thus far, though there is no excessive enthusiasm manifested. Hyde Park is not ex- ceanvely enthusiastic about anything, unless is be duriag the village election period. ‘Thera is considerable contentment among the residents in regard to the water supply, as tue village fares better in this respect than the city ‘WESTEBN sPRinas, Mr. B. F. Jacobs has kindly consented to give & series of services, principally in connection with Surrluy-scaool work, to-day, at the school- house at Western Springs. The following 1s the : 10:30 8. m., service and sddross G B: FP. Jacobs; 11:30 a. m., Sunday-school tanchere’ meeting; 2p. m., Sunday-achool; 3:30 Be m., plan of arganization, etc.; 7:30 p.m, ible needing and prayer-mesting. All are ecm —e—. INDIANA. ELKHART. GosSIr AND NEWS OF TOE WEEK, Spectat Currespanience of Ths Chicazo Tribune. Exxnanr, Ind., Feb. 27.—Old Bareas hae st Yast relinquished his stabborn grazpoa this locality, and trade in the rural districts begins to assame a brighter hue. Preparations sft being made by tho farmers tocommence an eal} spring’s work, a6 experiouce haa taught them that a cold, rigid wimer in usally followed by an early, pleasent spring.:A grest desl af spect Jation is indulged in by them at the presend time as to whether the wheat will be deatceyed by the thaw and sudden freeze that took place > few days ago; the opinion af most of thenis that it is safe at the present. ‘The good sicighing was well improved in haale icks, and timber for building par- modern impravemonts, and it is the purpose of the projectors to make it the best hotel between Chicago and Toledo, ‘The Elkhart Paper Company are making prep arations to build » new brick mill on the Elkbart ‘hhydrantic works for the manufacture of print p& per. ‘Their old mill on the Christians Creok will be wsed for the manufacture of wrapping Lad The scarcity of water during the winter compelled them to bnilda new mill where ibey can have an abundant sapply of water. The constroction of another b: wort will be commenced a9 soon as the weather Wi Permit. It is expected that this will add 800 horse-power to the already immenso water-pow er of this city, which is probably tho largest in tht Northwest, having s combined strength of abow 20,000 horse-power, bet comparatively little of this power is utilized at the present time. Tho Odd Fellows isd a ball at Conley’s Hal last Monday evoning, which waa very largoly ab tended and passed of yor; pleasantly. Acalice party and charity ball is to Le given at the same place next Monday eveuing, the procacda to bt Given to the worthy poor. The notoriona can-can party gave one of thet Iustfol entertainments Slondiv ovoning. Not ® lady witnessed it, but altogether tea many ma-* ried men wera thore who had told thur ae ths siderable watching when these high kickert are in town. 2 ‘The Meanonites of this vicinity shipped scar load of provisions to the destitute Mennonite emigrants af Florence, Kan., to-dsy. a Ths Buuse er . yritlow woman maimed Waste) was barn arday morning; if was im sured for @200 in the Phnlz, of Hartford, Some kind citizens have been circulating s sub scription paper to raise money to build ser a> other house, Pilyinaid & Co,, of are_mahing Rau ee 1 ea ee ee ee RAL en HERI IA EDP LP OS Cae Le TT eee oe ree i 3 Hi