Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 22, 1875, Page 6

THE CHICAGO TRIB ;- SUNDAY “AUGUST 22,7 1875. —SIXTEEN FPAGES, OUR NEIGHBORS. Continued History of Milwaukee’s Fight with Rings---Mayor Lud- ington’s Part in It The Gathering of Bueful Reformers at the Plankinton House— How Taylor Is Hated. Success of the Scheme for An- ticipating Taxes---Large Sums Already Paid. An Invalid’s iixnerience of the Watering-Places in Wau« kesha County. Late Arrivals at Oconomowoc, Gifford’s, and Lakeside—Waukegan and Racine, ‘WISCONSIN. —_— MILWAUKEE. i MILWAUKEE'S FIOHT WITH THE RINUS. Sypecinl Correspondence of The Chicago Trivune. Mrwivxee, Aug. 21.—Last week I gave some particnlars of the cost of publia improvements already effected and pow in progress in this city, showing how, under the skillful administration of an honest Mayor, & peculiar condilion of al- fairs had srigen that epabled the city to con- stroet its public works with grester efficiency and economy, probebly, than any city in the Union. As poblic improvements swallow up by far the largest proportion of the taxes we pay, every man, woman, and child in the city 1s inter- ested in knowing how the work is dooe snd -what it costs. Bister cities, groaning under TAX INFLICTION OF CURRUFT AND THIEVING nINGS, may also ponder our experience bersm related with profit. For thege reasons I propose to say fow words this week a8 to the manner in whica the resnlt has been obtained. First of all, it must be remembered that when Milwankee credic was low, and her paper at a heavy discount, she sy proetrats under the fangs of & ring as cruel and vicious as any thaf ever yet throttled the life and prosperity of a fair young city. All those doings are past and buried, however, and I revive the memory only o say that, when the people united, irrespectivo of party, to elect Harrison Ludington for Mayor, it was with the assurance that the heavy heel of this singulsrly honest and loyal citizen woold erush the serpent’'s head forever. The ex- psctation was not disappointed. Mayor Lus- ingtcn set his {ace resolutely againat ex- travagsnce of all kinds, and was prompt to veto snything and everything that oould not be satisfactorily explained. It was not sufficient that ward committees, or spe- cial committees, or standing committees, or the entira Council, approved this, that, and the other. The Mayor most be satisfied, first, that the thing was right, necessarv, and economical, and, next, that no steal was possible, tefors hia signeture was written. His Honor had done the people good service, silently and effectively, in this way, for some time befors the facts leaked cut: but it soon eame to be bruited around that the Magor, who had crusled 80 mavy rings, was likely to fail & victim himeelf to a ring formed in the Court-House itself for the express purposa of either DRIVISG HIM OCT OF OFFICE or preventing his re-election. The patural re- salt was that the people increased their confi- dence in bim, and re-elected him; and then the ides began to grow that the State must have him Sor Goverpor. All this time, the Mayor was being plotted agaiost, and those coming most into cootsct with him in their offi- cial positions ‘were his most earnest opponents st the polls. The old times of rings and cliques were sighed for, and the money-or- der system, with its dishonesty, heavy discounts, and losses to the city, eagerly desired once more. Beveral attempts to rob the city by barefaced contracts had been put throngh the Conncil, but vetoed by the Mayor; and this occarred so often that the disappointed schemers finally seemed to accept 28 hopelesa the continnation of thesp vile combinstions, and for a long time they cbased, and the Msyor enjoyed the credit, 80 Jastly his due, of having defeated every at~ tempt to steal from the city. In this good work he i3 8sid to have always found an able coadju- tor in Comptroller White, who is belizved to be bonest, fearless, and unusuallv zeslous in the performance of his duties, although opposed to the Mayor in politics. The Mayor always bore in mind that he was ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF DEMOCRATIC VOTES, ang, rightly re; R the whole city as his con- stitue; he distributed thd offices at bis dis- posal with impartislity, among all nationalities snd all shades of politics. Next in importaoce to the crushing of the old rings, during tbe Mavor's administration, and indirectly conpected with it, was the killing of the monstrous money- order system, and substitution for it of ready- Tioney payments for ‘all city work. When I say mopstrous, I refer to the system s the Mayor found it, not a8 it ought to_be. When the city rave its checks for just debts, there was fre- quently vo movney in the treasury, sud a trade grew up in cashing the orders at a discount off the face value, irreapective of time, of from & to 25 per cent. For the full vear, the amount shaved off thousands of doliars’ warth of fre- quently amounted to A DISCOUSNT OF QUITE CENT PEX CEXT! This being generally understood, sll estimates for city work were based accordingly, and the city muet have paid hundreds of thoussnds of dollars as a penalty for continning this svstem, A class of contractors grew up who became rich enough to ehave their own paper. They pocket- ed the ili-zotlen gaina. What was more reasona- ble than that these men should umite, and tust contracts shonid be manipuiated almost 2a they- pleased? Rings were the nataral outgrowth of such a condition of affairs. By borrowing enough @oney to pay for work dove, whon finished, repaying the loan as soon as the taxes were col- sected, tho Mayor was ablo to alter all this. The sontractors’ ring was broken up. Mechanics, artivans, and enterprising laboring men were rble to take contracts at first cost, because able ‘o draw tbeir pay regularly and in full ; the dis- count system disappeared, and with it its thousands evis. Indadon was killed, and s specie ? was, 80 to epesk, resumed. 1tis this good work which sn attempt has recently been madeto put an end to. When tho vote for Harrison Ludington_for Gov- erucr is connted in Milwaukes, we shall see What the people think of these things, poken of the artisana. Workingmen ‘were severe sufferers under the old system ; be- came debtors for the necessaries of life ; paid -wo:;;mmhnme‘mpea; ard received their wages leas ** a ghave, bemg thus robbed at both enda. Now, cn less wages, but with cash in their pock- eta, they are doing better than ever before. THE RATES OF ORDINARY LAROR are as follows : For common Iaborers, about 10. sbiiliogs per day; for skilled € tv ®4 per day: bricklayers, £3.50 per day; apd foremen and inspactors, 83 per day. Thers are no better workmen in the conatry than those who work for the city at these rates. This brings ons, naturally, to a conrideration of the labor queation in Mlilwsukes. Strikes are very rarc. Workmen of all prades seem con- tented and prosperous. It isexplsined in & sen- tence. Nearly eur{rng;ubu bead of a family is & honse-owner. We have thoueands of men owning bonees and lots who have never earned zmore $1.50 per day, a0d for the past few years mot éxoeeding €1.25 per day; and that without doipg snsthing balf the winter. See how they doit. The man goss ont working at gL25 perday; the woman goes ont washing at 60 ocents to &1 per dsy, according to seca- 802 and Jocality; and each of the chii- dren, of age to work, is pat out at servics, in factories, mills, utores, or in private houses, at from $1 {o 84 per week. An svarage {x‘mily will thus aggregate more than weel wfimmmmn » deposit of laborers, $10 or £20 on a lot, getting a warranty deed. the total cost not exceeding, perhaps, $100. Fro- quently, 8 good lot, suitable totiie circumstances of the buyer, is bought for 50, Lumbper is pur- chased 10 emal! quantities, also on time, and our woriman bas a bome of Lie own in & few months, paid sor within the year. He makes a good citi- zen. Here he is anchored. Here are his vino sud fig-tree. Here wre all he values in the world. Here his lot is cast ; here lus affections centre ; here hie interests lie. He mll work for low wages, for the eake of getting conetant em- ployment. His highest ambition is to be a con- tractor, doing work for s city. Under: Mavor Ludington's sdministration, this claaa bas grown to be a credit tothe city. BUEFUL BEFORMERS. - The recent conclave of prominent Democrata of tue State at the Plankinton House created con-iderable_oxcitement amoog the Reformers of Wisconsin. They bad uot dreamed of so for- midable an opposition to the preseat jocambeut of the ofice of the Governor. Perbaps the Granaers reason well when they look upon the conspirators as a small body of professisust pol- jticians who Lave reason to be dissatisfied with the administration of the former Governor. But, 88 some of the most prominent men of the party attended that meeting, & sigoifi- cance attaches to the proceedings tbat would pot have obtaned had the -men all been of the mumber led by the Hon. Sat Clark, who is koown to be an enemy Of the Governor on &ccount of personal shghta of his claims. Local politicians are of the opin- ion tbat the sentiment of tbese leaders—which waa divu'ged throagh the cunuing of a reporter for one of the moromg papers—vill lead the Grangers to a more datermwed effort to re-elect Taylor. Asitisthe opiion of ali men who have informed thamselves of the adminiatration of the present Execuiive, that he is not quahfied to conduct the business of the Siats, even in these quiet times, when 0o measures Of great moment are pending, the bope of tbesa licat politicians depeuds wholly upon & supposition that the farmers are more concerned in hanor- ing oue of thewr guill thal they are m con- sulting the best interests of the Common- wealth. I fcar taal this notion of theirs is not complimentary to the Lonest aod ioduscrious husbaudwen of the State. Lhey desire u repre- sentative who can stand s man among men, & man who will both be an honor to his guild and command the respect of tue people at large. Ia fact, they are beginming to see that the Hon. Harrison Ludington, though not connected with s Grange, has been closely ident:fied with farm- inginterests swice he became a 1esident of the State, and that his possession of & farm and Lis interes introduciug thoroughbred stock idensifies bim 80 closaly with their iuterests that be i & farmer a8 well 832 man of great influenco and adminisirative abilitv. They feal that their interests w.l be advanced by Lis election and that the genaral interests of the State will not suffer through lack of experionce in public affcirs or executive ability. Under thesa cir- cumstances Masor Ludington is 8 strong candi- date—oue worsay of the euppart of the agricul- turist and the commercial taterests of tho Com- monwealth—a man such 88 the Democrats who met iu secret sezeion in the Planknton parlor would bave if their lips uttered the earaest con- victions of honest men. p COLONIZATION SCHEIR. That claonish people ths icelacders, of whom there are quite a nnaiber in tlus city an® Sixe, are sgitsting a scheme to colon'ze Alaska. Though a scttlement hss been effected at Shawano, they pine for 3 land more like their own in climate and other respects. Oiaf Olafson and Paul Bjorsen, of tlus city, were of & commisaion to visit Alaska and deter- mine whether it would prove a suitable comutry to recommend for aa Icelandio settloment, aond were 80 favorably impressed with the territory that they bave recommended setilement there if the Government will grant the poor people of their native land free transportazion on their ar- rival at Now York. Tl Commissioners think that catile and sheep raising can be profitably condncted thers; aud that the resources of the terntury would be more fully daveloped by thewr peopla than those of this country. The subject of Government aid will be brought to the notice of the authoiities at \Wasnington at 2o early day, and it is nut uolize- ly that some action will be takeu in this direc- tion with a view to the dcvelopment of the Sew- ard purchase. . ANTI-LIQUIDATION. The schema to ralieve the city of ita present financial strait by aliowiag a rebate of 8 per cent. on payments st this early day on the assess- ments due after January next s realizing the fond saoticipation of its originasors. Up to the tima of wnting this letter, over $100,000 have been peid v, and it is thought that epongh to mees the obligations of tbe city will be 1 tho Treasury by the close of next week. Heavy tax-payers, and thoss who are less fortunate, or unfortunate as the view msv be, sro_exhibiting a commendable’ degres of public spirit in this emergency.. Tha condenco that Savor Lud- ington’s administration of municipal affairs bas inspired has led to this grand resalt. Had the Government been less trastworthy, the dredit of tho city would have been umpaired to a serious extent. DEARTH OF NEWS. Beyond the bustle incident to the reception and eatertainment of excursionists during toe present week, (Bere has not been a ng\plfi of ex- citement or bappening of momeat. 'The seasoh of smusement about to open, and business cou- Dected with the coming Stata Far, is expacted 10 cause a large influx of peosle from the inte- rior, and a lively insuguration of fall trade. Real estate men are improving their plats, aod baiid- ers are busied with plans of comfortable homes. The brief lall of the moutas of vacations has™af- forded all opportunities to advance their work, and the prospect of a busy autuma is & cheerfal one to the marchant, artisan, and Iaborer. —— RACINE. DEECHER 13 ISNOCENT. Special Correspondence of The Ciicago Tridune, Bacie, Wis., Aug. 21.—Mention was made in 1ast Sunday’s TRIBUNE of & slight difficulty in the seloction of a Principal for the Third Ward School bythe Board of Commispioners, At a meeting held in the Board rooms last Tuesday evening the matter wes again remewed with considerabie acrimony. That our Racine readers may thoronghly understand the wholo affair, we will burriedly review the case from the begin- ping. s 2 Immediately following the resignation of Mr. Park, about forty applicants presented credentials for the poaition, who were re- duced to two after a critical canvass by the Board.—the choice being between a Mr, Cavaoagh, of Oshkosh, and Ar. Briggs, of Eenosha. Little is known of the qualifications of Alr. Cavanagh, beyond Lhe hearty indorse- ment of two of the Commissioners,—AMesars. Clancy and Sandford,—whila Mr. Briggs has been long and favorably known in this and the ad- Joining County of Ecnoshs a8 a young man of rare accomplishments and sterliog character. In thoe Iatter county (as mentioned in the last is- sue) he waa Superintsndent of Schools until re- cently, and comes recommended by, our leading citizens. Bat Mr. Sendford was extremely enx- ious that the apoointment be tendered Mr. Cavaoagh, nm!._'m‘ order to secure tho rejection of Mr. Briggs, gave full and emphatic credit— during a eession of the Board—to the romor that Mr. B. was in the babit of indulgiogin *trae in'ardnéss.” However, Mr, Briggs was sproiuted, principally on tha repre- sentations of & member from tho Fourth Ward, who stated in eeesion that he had conversed with a leading citizen of the Second Waft reparding the qualificalions of the respective candidates. * The geotlemnan tdld me.” said the Fourth- ‘Waider, = that he had koows Mr, Briggs from childbood. and could earnestly indorse him, more emphaticallv from the fact that in conver- gation with many citizens of the ward he was unqualifiedly recommended.” Next day the cantankerous Commissioner wrote to’ the gentleman quoted, asking if the aseertions wers trus, especially the statement that the views of eeveral citizens of the wara had been obtatoed. and was answered that residents of the ward exclusively were not ‘meant, but simply responeible parlies, irrespect- ive of location. The ‘ Blonde” ‘was now pre- prred for battie. and the member from ‘*the Fourth ™ wasalso ** breathing threatenings and slanghter™ that an assertion of his, made 1n good faith, should be questioned. At the meet- iog on Tuesday night the bsll opesed with the * Fourth Ward " on the flocr, who tfaok excep- tiens to the enepicious zeal of Mr. Sandford in writing a Jetter quertioning his (the Fourih's) veracity, and satisfactorily explained to the Board how the mistake—tuting in itself—had originated, and also challeuged Mr. S. to read all the correspondencs that had passed relative thereto, which was declined. _Then comes Mr. Lewts on the stage, who in- digoantly ‘denied the aesertion thut anything derngators to the exceilent character of Mr. Driggs conld be cbarged, And demanded proofs. Instead of comviying, tha **Blond” balanced himzelf on au inkstand, and washed his hands of any ** Beecherism " that might result in neglect- ing to reconsider the appointment of Mr, Bnggs, Mr. Lewis, trembling with excitement, ably and ‘eloquencly critizised the testimony of M Moolton sgd Tilton, fully nxcnnn!inxu;‘[‘: ‘Boochsr, and ignominioualy chasing Mr, Sand- ford into a cave of gloom,” from which he did Dot emerge until the meeting adjoarned. Mr. Winebip, in & aately and dignified manner, sug- gested the propriety of reconsidering the ap- pointment for the purpose of allowiug & fall in- veatigation, but, po proofs being adduced, the reappolotment was confirmed by a vota of nias toone. And sa_endod one of the stormicst sesaions of tie Board, much credit_being das %o the genvemanly Presideat, Mr. Datton, for 80 ably managing thie belligerents. - LAWN PARTIES. The one given by Master Allie and 3Miss Frankie Wild to the young folks, in honor of their twelfth birthdsy, was one of the most en- jovabie eutertainments it has ever been our lot to wiiness, All msager of lights were profusely scattered over the lawn. A large tent was erected on the grounds aud brilliantly lighted, in which the young people lad a splendid timo y themselves, aud where no ooe was pre- sumad to stand on ceremony. Many of tho lder fuieuds of the young bost and hostess had ar- ranged elegant bouguets 1o reckless profusion, 2od 1n other ways contributed to the plsssares of the evening. Dancing and refreshmsuta were of the Congregational Church Society last Tues- day was Dot a great success financially. F. W. Lyman -returned from the East Thursday. g WAUKESHA COUNTY. WHAT AN ISVALID KNOWS ABOUT IT. Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Wavzesaa County, Wis., Agg. 20.—I have been lLere this ‘season eince earlyin Alay, and though I have spent the previous summers here, kave not ustil now considered myself informed asto thereal beauties and advantages of the county, taken as a whole. CLIMATE AND AREL. Being sn invalid of over six years’ standing, I have traveled nerth, east, west, and south dar- ing that interval,” seeking & climate and a coun- try which might seem to please the eye and meet my case, and I'am free toadmit that I found ‘pone until reacking Waukesha, three years since: Tha county in area is composed of 16 townships, snd is 24 miles £quare, embracing 27 lakes, and liberally scattored through the programme, and when the time camse for the *good-night” thoy all regrotted that Allio and Frankie's birthday did not come oftener than once s year. ‘! ;hg' they live loug and prosper —'nml their families.’ 8T. LUKK'S. & St. Luke's came smiling to the front again with another *‘gambol on the grass™ for which that donomination is so famous. This time tho sociable was beld on the grounds and in tha magnificent parlors of Mr. and Mrs, Monros, who entertained the friends of the parish in right regal atyte. Their beautiful boms on Asin straot was thecentrs of sttraction to many who neglected to contibute their mite iy aid of the Guild. We speak of the Genliles who gazed on the fairy'scena from *‘afaroff,” or huug it~ fully on toe fence and eovied those on the lawn. Of coarse the indispensa- ble beadlight was there, and as we gazed on its battered sides, and reflacted on tue many times it had done duty in the good causa——ws forget! it ia always monopolized by ths croquet~ players. A large teat-like awning was erected on the groands, noder whicn the refreshmsnt tables weres ariayed temptingly and in marked contrast to the feast of losves and fishes, buk then thatold, old picnic was a * free lunch,” while for Mra. Monroe's, ** you pays your moneys aud takes your choice.” It haa besn castomary Leretofors for the I'nte1teinment. Committao of e “ Guild ™" tosecurs the necessary ediblas by donation, but thoso served at the sociable of [Phursdsy evening wero an exception, and well worthy of uoreserved credit. ~The ar- rangement of the parlors and grounds were chaste and beautiful iu tne extreme, aad io every respect the euter:ainsut was oue of the most elegant wo bave over attended. A ‘Y HEN PARTY" . was giveu to a few select lady friends by Miss Gertte Lukes last Wednesday evening, and a3 the poor things cannot ** crow.” your correspondent, who i8 a *‘rooster,” must Decessardy dv it for them,—thermometer at 45 deg.—no I8wn sports —tea—gossip—abuse of the ** horrid men "—a game of “old mnid"—some more tea—parro:s versus canaries—one more cup of tea,—and then home to dream of pirates carrying then off t0 caves aud marryiog them. SUNDRIZS. We wore congratulating ourselves that storms of rainsnd the cold wosther had at last rid the town of the organ-grinder, but Profv dence wills 8 moregrievous plague, Aboutadozon brawny, knock-kneed, splay-footed-men, dcessed in a mongrel uniform, an d luggiog around brass instruments of varied and complicated coustruc- tion, have been making day and uight budeous with theur blaring discord. ~ To sze these scala- wags install their orchestra in front of sowe bouse, farnishing agony for half an hour for 5 or 10 cents, and then reflect that there is coal to be beaved, or wood to saw, is enough to make ous seek shelter in an alley where the serenade of the amorous cat wonld ba a reliof. % Don Cmsar De Bazau," where art thon? G. A. Thomson (withouta **p") was in our citv 1ast week. ‘Wil Brook will brook mantion of his appear- ance 1n tawa last Thursdsy. 5 Our boatmen, like flies, are torpid in cold weather. The artesian well is down about 1,000 feet. The stockholder who deals so largely in salt thought he had the ** bulzge™ ou the other mem- bars ast week when the drill strack briae. All the young married folks are hurrying home, a capital place for them this summer. Tho Main street bridge is assuming elezant roportions—in the excited imaginationgof the Fourth Warders. Ed Woeils calla to see his “brethren of tha myetio isle ™ occasioaally, CaTo. —_— KENOSHA, BOCIAL LIFE. Svecial Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Eexosms, Aug. 21.—Dr. aod Mra. Peonoyer entertained their friends at the Water-Cure on Thursday evening. The assemblage that gath- ered to pay their respects to the genial Dactor mod his esteemed Iady was a most brilliant oue, and s fair representation of the beauty and talent of our city. Seversnce & Williams’ band of Milvaukee furnished the music, and tho hearty encomiums paased on their readering of dance-music said plaioly that their efforis wera well appreciated. Lest the party shonld seem too gay in its joyous bilarity sev- eral clergymen of the city graced the occasion with their dignified presence, and sesmed to enjoy the festivities with a hearty relish—only they did not dance. The verandahs were illu- minated with Chiness lanterns. Msany strang- ers were prosent, some of them guosts at the Cure and others visiting in the city. The cos- tumes worn by the Isdies were all elegant, some of thom noticeably so. The hostess look- od bewitchingly presty 1o white, which well bo- came her blonde beauty. Alrs. Dr. Cummings wore a garnot gros-grain silk, with tinted blue gilk overdress elaborately trimmed with point- applique lace, with diamonds as ornaments; Miss passett, of Chicago, wore a handsome drab gros-grain silk; Mrs, O. M. Calkins wore a rich black silk with blae trimmings; Mre. Baldwin's costume of black silk re- lieved with = roche of Valenciennes lace was tasteful. Mrs. Curry wore black silk with flower ornamonts. The light-blne silk worn by Mra. Lewis waa very elegant. Mrs. Dr. Hazle- fon wore a white Paris muslin, which was charm- ing in its eimplicity. Miss Cora Clary wore white trimmed with*bouquets of oak leaves and pink roses, Miss Mary Brooks looked pretty in white tarlatan, ssdid also Misa Hattie Drande and Miss Ella Simmons, Miss Loui Yuls was elegant in lavender silx with white pufinga of tarlatan and sprays of flowers. Miss Bello Pierce's dress was a pratty combination of Swiss muslin and black velvet. As said before, il the costumea were elegant and deserve meation, but space forbids. The party was in every respect & success. OBITUARY. On Saturday, the 14th iost., thecitizens of this placo were startled by the report that Judge Webster bad dropped dead while hunting on the farm of Mr. Rhodes, i Somers. The report wag but too true. Dy hia death the city Las lost one of her brightest ornaments, considered both 28 a public man and & private citizen, Judge Web- ster srudied law under B. F. Dutler, in’ Massa- chusetts, came to Kenoshs in 1813, where he has since practiced the duties of his profession. He seryed throo terms s Mayor of the city, once as Postmaster, und was twico elected to the office of County Judge. These positions of trust he filled to the universal satisfaction of the public. Judge Webster was proprietor and editor of the Union, & local paper, at the time of his déath; 2nd this week the paper comes to up in deepest monrning. His funeral Jast Monday was the largest ever seen ic this place, His remains were followed fo the grave by the Masonic Fraternity, in accordance with the rites of which Order he was buried: 8t. Maik's Society of Tem- perance, St. George's Banevolent Society, the fire companies, and tho Independent Ordars of 0dd-Fellows. ' The members of the Kenosha Bar pacsad the following resolationa relative to his death: Resolced, That {t 4s the sentiment of this B 0 the death of the Hon. Tnaso W, Webatsr (ha Bur hag lost oue of its ableat xnd most respected members, o i unity one of its most beloved and cher~ [Resolved, That we do unanimously recom g::g::l:h (:?uwn 10 adjourn in Ronor of uu??ecmd 'h:; , e ma; Ernier it va may contempitia (e ad o wo have ulée;g:;:l‘;!:‘zldt ;a ::ndar 1o the family and friends rotber our most ly;:z%lnrlnhelk ho‘;lr of be:ao:u:::: Bigei , That we do requeat thi 5 _ . MISCELLANEOUS. A 8ad afcident occarred last Saturday at new Catholic Church on tne North Si laborers feil from a scaffold whom escaped With some wovers bruises an cuts, while the third, it is thought, will not re- cover. The base-ball fever still rages. A game playell between nine of the employes go‘( Bl?n": wagon-shop and nine paintars last Satarday af- Three abont 200 miles of tho best graveled roads I ever saw. The farms, as s roie, are owned by the oc- cupants, and are we!l tilled. This year the yield is farin excess of all previous seasons in grain and hay. SUMMER RESORTS—OCONOMOWOO. The first effort mado in the county to attract the ootice of travelers as to its boauties for a summer resort was at Oconomowoe about six years ago, which cleaued up its’eurrounding lakes, and graded snd paved its streets. Soon afterwards, the Townsend House was built, and attracted the attention of some of tbe St. Louis and Cincinnati people a8 a permanent summer house. beveral Chicago people, also,—Mr. 8ha- feldt, the Pecks, and others,—took an earlyinter- est in the place. For elegance of buildings and unimproved scenery, Oconomowos makes even uow & very favorable impression on all visitors of the fashionable kind. The attractions of the place have been greatly added to, from year to yeer, up to the present time. WAUKESHA was the next to followgyin the list. The Dunbar Spring having been well advertised, about four 'years since strangers, chiefly invalids, began to visit it in peraon; but 88’ they chiefly occupied boarding-honpss,—as thal cless do yet,—and as tbere were no hotals of any account, no special inducement was offered to the general summer- resort visitor until the past season. Mr, Laflin, of your city. then erected his substantial hotel, and now it attracts its full shers of attontion. 8till, Waukesha is only = well-built commeroial couutry town, with a largo oumber of epriogs, each with more or less reputation, and having 1ts special admirers. 1 PEWAURKEE. « Leng before the beauty of the connty at- tracted aoy attention whatever, Lake Pewaukeo as s fishing and ducking-point was knowu to Chicago sportsmen, s well as to those of the Northiwest generaily, and it bas held the lead up 10 the present time. The dwellersat Wankesha, Oconomowoc, and the many sarrounding pretty places, who sro foud of these purenits, fre- quently visit tbis never-falling supply of fish and gawe io their proper geasons, and all claim it s their own—it being iu the centre of the county, and the very gem of the whole State. WILD RIOR AND IT8 ADVANTAGES. This lake is remarkable for two features,—the great beauty aud clearness of ita **West End,” which is 13§ by 3 miles in area, and over 6 feet deep,—and the practical part at its * East End,” ihickly overgrown with wild-rice fields, which furnishes s constant uursery for the juvenilo fish all the year round,—protecting them from the larger ones, who, in other waters, feed on stheir young associates and destrov the growin, supply. This esme ** wild rice * during the fal and winter affords the desired coveriog or shel- ter to watar-fowl, so abundant here, as well ag to the huater, who isin suxious parsuitof a good shot at the gentle blue-winged tesl. tha wily mallard, or the stil more cunning cauvass- back. NEW ACCOMMODATIONS. ‘Three years sgo the beauties and advantages above described attracted the attention of anoth- er Chicago man—Col. N. P. Iglebart, who buiib a residence and a large hotel bere, and placed steamer on the lake. Now this place bas taken rank among summer-resort people, and is patron- ized by people from ail parts of the country. Lake Bide, on the west bank of Lake Pewau- kee, 8 miles from its esst ead, is & very pretty location, and is quite well patromzed. Directly oprosite is the famed Oakton Spring, with its comfortablo cottages, s sione milk-bonse, stabls, aund fishing-grounds—all 80 atsractiva to thoden- izens of the dusty cities, who drive here in many cases and rest themselves by a hara day’s work at rowing, fishing, and shooting. s A few miles off ou good roads are the pretty places of Delafield, Hartland, Nashota, and Gifford's, at. glt of which boarders are taken, while the elegant private residences—such as Saod’s, Beoville's, Tuley's, and Parker’s, all of Chicago—show that the country is attracting the practical atlention of & city that builas up what it undertakos, I suppose you will not object to my sayiog that .during the past five years Ohi- cago capital bas gone 1oto land and improve- menta to ths extent of §500,000 in the County of ‘Waukesha, Wisconsin. Ax InvaLID. CCONON.OWOC. Bpecial Corre af 1he Chicago Tribune. Ocoxoxowoe, Wis., Aug. 20.—This has been & gala week, and we are happy. And why shouldn't we be? When amusements of euch high order a8 we have been having the present week take place in our city, night after night, affording the greatest of wleasura to the guest as well as the citizens, most assuredly everybody should be happy a8 a lark; and they are. First came Frank E. Aiken, who put on the boards at Mann’s Hall, on Monday evening, * Van the Virgiman,” and on Tuesday evening ** The Lady of Lyons.” For some reason—it can't be the unpopularity of the actor—he failed to draw very large audionces, but those who did attend were the bettor class of society and such as -could appreciate his ability as an actor. Prof. Buates, the **Elocn- tionist,” was to give an entertainment on ‘Wednesday evening, but failed to put in an ap- pearance. Several little bills need nis attention. On Thursday came Howe's Circus, and it was good,—drawing immense crowds of people from the surrounding country, Baturday evening, * Blind Tom," for the first time, gives an enter- tainment at Maon's Hall. Tueeday next, Prof. Dale, assisted by home talent, prodnces * Queen Estber " at the same place. This cantats was produced here Iast winter, under the same man- agemeunt, and drew well for four nights. ‘The arrivals this week are a8 large as any yet this season. The most prominent are : ‘Townsend House—T. W. Hoyne, wife and child, J. T. Hoyne, F, Aldrich, F, Bowen, wife and family, O, Loomis, and wife, W. R. Loomis, Mra. H. Toney, R. V. Hosmer, Charles H. Reod, wifo and family, ¥ H. Campbell, G, Young, wife and femily, Eliss Greene- baum, and two ladies, Thomas Bevan, J. C. Guthrie, wife and family, F. "E. Alken, wifo and son. J, Roe, Charles P \.'C. Goudy, wife and family, E, D. Ryerson, and 'two daoghters, R. Barmett, Solon McElroy, James Egleston, E. G. Call and wife, 8. AL Turner, and family, Misa*K, Jenks, J. H. Res, and family, A, 8, Lafiin, ¥Tankiin McVesgh, Chicago, IiL; Jobn Plaukinton and wife, J. Bradford and wife, D, G. Rogers, Mra. W, E, Cramer, Ara, G. H. Walker an ¥. J. P C. Cottrell, W, F. Bruce, A Antisdell, A, V. Adams, Bilwaukee, A, A, Hsmmond and daughter, Denver, Col.; Miss Mackley, New York: Mrs, M. Pike. Bloomington, Iil.; C. B. Steele and ‘wife, Mattoon, Ill. ; Alrs. E. Frazer, #. L. Billingsley, 8t. Louls, Mo, ; B, H. Graig, Mrs, H, AL Craig, T. E. Toolle and sop, §t, Joseph, Mo.; B, A. Thornhill, New Orlans, La. ; Mrs, A. C. Deford, Misa W, Cresgh, Mobile, Ala, ; rs. W. S. McCormick and two daugh” ters, Baitimore, Md. & Drager Hall—L. W. Flesher, E. B, Campbell, E. N, L. Geodrich and_dsughter, E. Cotrell. W, C. Corlies, T. H, Webster, E. J. Truezdell, E. ID. Clark, 8, Trautoer, . Busbynell, Chicago, IlL.; Edward Scott, J. Masnard, H. 0,Vood, J.'W. Montgomery, Mil: waukee; N, , Boston, Mass, ; A. Babeock and ) wife, Florida ; Miss C. Parlin, Miss C, Babcock, Can- ton, IIL ; Mrs. A, Shook, Belleville, Ill. ; 8. Jones and wife, Colirmbua G. : J, M. Smith and wife, Galveston Tex.; L, R. Lemoix, ¥ra. A, L. Patterson and dangh- ter, E.R. Holten, Si. Louis, Mo.; Mrs, Dr, Terres, New York.; B. Hobart Cincinnati, O., Judge Small's Lougp on the west shore of La- Belie Laieis filled at present to its utmoat ex- tent. The La Beils ia also raceiviog ite ahate of patronage. < NOR ITEMS. The Good Temnplars of 3ladison have srranged for an _excursiou to this city Frday. Aog. 27. E. Bassler, detective -with Howe's Circus, asaisted by Shenf Psuiarson, did some good work Thursday, capturing several ootorions char- acters who weie following the show. A Mr. Shufeldt’s little steamer, kept for his pri- vate use, 18 out nio8L every eveniog, and presents the | a fine appearan: co. Charles Reed, Illinois State's Attorney, ia atop-_ ide. 60 feet high, two 1: ping at the Townsend with his family. GIFFORD'S. Special Corresyondence of The Chicage Trfbune. GrrroBp's, Wid., Aug. 20.—There seems to be an irresistible power that compels pleasure-seek~ teruoon, the painters coming off victars with & | €r% 1O stay here, ‘as there has not one of Gifford's score ot 19 to 16 in their favor. R The axcursion to Milwatikes gueats departod this week except tha excursion umhrmmmmu party from Chidigo that spent Bunday here. ‘I find many names on the register this week, part of which I give below : R. W. Hals, wife, and family, J. B. Tilden and wife, H. L. Pasco, W. A, Jenkins, Irs P. Bowen, wife, an two dnughters, Philip Wadaworth, Charles Reed and wifs, Mise K. Jenks, 1. L. Raney, Chicago, IlL; Mra, C. . Mosley, Miss M. Conzell, W. W, Colvin, G.J. Togers, Miss E, Uanson, W, Wllis, E. Perrine, F. H. Iurchard, W. F. Lynde, C. AL Cottreil, J, M, W, Pratt, Mixs J, Ricker, W. H, Colvin, J, H. Van Dyke, J. M, Whaling. John' Plankinton sud wife, Johu Bradford 2nd wife, Milwaukee; Miss 3. Todd, Fond du Lac, Wis.; R. C, Harnson, St. Louis, Mo.; H. M. Smith, Decorah, Ia.; Miss J, Davis, Louisvile, Ey.; L. V. Denslow, New York. Miss Jennie Brown, danghter of ex-Mayor Brown, of St. Louis, has been here ali the sea~ 8on. Mrs. Allen, of Milwaukee, succeeded in .cap- turing the largest bass that bas yet been canght this season, weighiug 6§ bounds. OAKTON SPRINGS. Special Dapateh to The Uhieago Tridune, PewaTkEE, Wis, Aug. 21.—J. A. Kirk. of J. S. Rirk & Co., J. W. Kimball, of the Michigan Central Railroad, and C. B. Shourds, jeweler, ali of Chicago, have caught from one boat to-day in Lake Pewaukee, 813 pickerel, bass, and perch, weighing over 200 pounds, beiug the biggest catch of the season, The weather is 2 little cloudy, and ducks are getting plenty. The lovers of sport skould take notice where a few days may be epent to advau- tage. Twanty arrivals this week from Evanston, and 23 many more from Chicago, all at the Qakton Springs Hotel. A few from other points ac the Tflm Hotel, and everybody eajoying tnem- selves. ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN, SEREN.ADERS. Spetial Correspondance of The Chicago Tribune, Waukeaaw, Ill, Aug. 21.—Last Saturday s Germau band, bailing from Lowsville, Ky., ar- rived in this city and serenaded quite & pumber of tho reeidents, They plaved such excellent mumc thet Alopdsy s pumber of the young men met, and concluded they Lad better secure their services for that evening. A committes wag appointed ; the musical gentlemen were consulted, and eatisfactory arrangements made. As the morning was quite beautiful and bid fair to continue so throughout the day, all were in favor of holding & moonlight picnic at Glen Flora; in fact it was so anoomnced. But the clouds looked rather dubious in the after- -~ noon, and Phenix Hall was engaged, in ‘which to bhave a ** high-toned ball” The music was excellent, and some of the best dsncers Waukegan possesses bsiog present, & fine time was had. Among those present wero: Mrs. Dr. Prics, Mre. Bryant Bes- ley, Mrs, E. W. Upham, Mrs. L. Bishop, the Misses Hutchinson, the Misses Derrick, Miss Hattio Frazer, the Misses Fields, Misses Emma Hull, Hinkston, Ida Price, Norton, Evans, Ives Wrig’m. Nellie Montgomery. Wiard, Ald. Besley, Dr. V. C. Price, Ed W. Upham, G. B. Watrous, William Reid, J. McLane, 0. F. Wiard, Del Buell, Will Barker, Will 8hotsweli, Ed Lucas, Lorenzo Bishop, T. E. Spaids, D. 8. Ely, George Fay, C. B. Detrick, Herbert Evans, Frack wiard, Joha Kenicat, Louis dcKee, Maj. Mont- gomery. ‘Tha trippiog of the * light fantastic”’ continued until the hour of 12, when all repaired to thoir homes well pleased. MOONLIGHT EXCURSIOS. The repairs to the steamer R. Emerson have been mace, and she may now be geen on the lake quite often. On Monday evening a number of Iadies and gentiemen enjoyed a very pleasant sail. The evebing was beautiful. The rays of the moonlight seemed to ifluminate the whole lake. The boat glided over the water as if it felt proud of ita cargo. Einging and other amns- ing pastimes were indulged in, and the ladies declared they never had a betigr time. E§Circulars have since been distributed giving notice that axcarsions will be made every even- ing, with the ** Amateur " band on board. PERSONALS. William 8. Searls, Eag.. returned homs from 8t. Loms on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his daoghter, Miss Fanute, who hud been thers on a visit. Mr. Benjamin Marks is visiting home and friends in this city. He arrived on Saturday. Mr. C.H.Fox, of this city, left home last ‘Tuesdav for a vigit to Arcadia, Wis. He was ac- comranied by Mr. Edgar Knox. Both of these gentlemen have valusble farms in the above- named place. Mr. Jotin Rehling, of Chicago, cams up to this city on Wednesday evening, iu answor to a tele- gram received by him to 'the effect that his sis- tsgr was lying quite ill at her home on the South ide. B Miss Hattie Frazer, daughter of the Hon. James Frazer, Warsaw, Ind., formerly of this place, s visiting friends in this city. Thomas H. Lindsey, formerly-of Waukegan, but now residing in Sank Centre, Minn’, is here, visiting relations and friends. Mre. Hayward, accompauied by her little son Henry. laft this city last Thursdsy morning to visit friends at Waterloo, N. Y. ARRIVALS at Gleo Flora Springs : Mrs, Chambers, Wautks, TIL: 3(rs. H. Canna, South ‘Bend, Ind.; O. B, Hale and wife, California ; Aliss Al cock, Newport, R.L; A.8.W. Goodwin, Mrs. C. B. B St Louls, Mo.; Miss Lilian Merriman, ashington, D, C.; Alrs, James Jenkins, Boston, Mass.; Mra. 8. N, Peck, Denver, Col.; F. W. Thomp- son, Detroit, Mich.; W. W. Hazard, ‘Wakefieid, R. L7 Cas .+ Miss Mary Stephenron. th Bend, Ind.; L. M. : , Toledo, O.; Mrs, R. D. Darling, New York ; Lewis J. Auller, Boston; d Mrs. McCord, Cléveiand, O.; Clers G, Seott, N, Y.; Fred Haddeck, Buffalo, N. Y. ; Brookiyn, N, Y.; Maria I, Bake: a1, Wheeler, the Alisses Duniels, Miss McGowen, Misa Walch, G. H. Field, Miss Flood, A, C. Blory and_wife, L. G, Witherell, E.B, Rambo, wife, and_daughter, Charles Windell and ladies, E.T. Keeley, W. G. Mor- ris, and J, H. Morris, Many of our_cirizens who were acquainted with the Hon. J. W. Webster, of Kenoshs, Wis., wore saddened when they heard of his death, which occurred nesr that place last Saturday. LN GENERAL. On Wednesday the wmembers of the 8t. Paul Methodist Szbbath-school of Chicago, number- ing about 100, picnicked at Glen Flors; the day was rather cold, but the thickly-wooded, grove acted as & break t> the wind, and the party succeeded in making it a very enjoysble occasion. A lady living in the northwest division, while at the ball on Monday night, was 80 obliging as to tell her friend in presence of TrE TRIBUNR correspondent, that she was engaged tothe young man who was then by her side. It may be all right, but how about the railroad clork ? ‘A call appears in the Patriol of yestsrday for the old settlers of Lake and MoHenry Counties to hold a reusion at Col. Lippiocott's Fox Laks Park, on Tharsday and Fridsy, Sept. 23 aod 24. Estensive preparations are oow making, and no doabt many of the old settlers of this county will be present. S The local papers warn ths residenls of Wau- kegau and surrounding couotry to be on their guard, fasten the doors of their hoases aud barns, and see that nothipg of value remaing unsheltered. Thieves ara” around. 8 cages of Chicago are being driven out, but wo warn 2l with evil designs to Leep clear of this place as the police force is *‘ quite strong," and {he citizens feel confident inita ability to pre- serve law and order. - ST. CHARLES. GRAND PICNIC. Special Correspandencs of Tha Chicago Tribuna, St. Cmances, Ill, Auog. 21.—A graod picoic waa given on Herrington's Island, Geneva, un- der the suspices of the 8t. Charles Catholic Church, Thureday. The picaic concluded with a ball in Irwin's new hall Theisland is one of the most besutiful spota on Fox River for a pic- nic. About 500 persons participated, and un- doubtedly enjoyed themselyes. Music was far- nished by the St. Charles Cornet Band, Mr. N. T. Roche, leader, and the Batavis Quadrille Band, Mr. William Cole, prompter. Dancing, croquet, foot-races, eack-races, etc., were the chief amusements. Much credit is due to the Committee of Arrangements,—Mesars. Thomas Dosle, James Corey. P.E.Lae, N.T. Roche, Thomss Foley, of 8t. Charles; John Landers, ¥red Ott, and P. McBroen, of Geneva,—for their exertions, ‘Thare were twelve entries for a foot-race for 8 gold-headed cane. The crowd was 8o eager to witness the race that it was impousiple to make raom for the twelyo to rua at once, 80 they were divided into four parties of tbree each, the fast- est runner of each party torace for the cane. The ewittest runners of the four parties were Ed Bowman, Ed Licaday, Charles Mussen, snd Jobn Goaley. .Eddie Bowman, the smallest but awiftest ruoner on the grounds, won the cane, which was duly presented. The sack-race was won by George Dunlap, all the others falling d;mfi. and rolling over, to the great amusement of al Some gentlemen, evidently wishing to see some fan, offered to pregent a 810 gold ring w the swiftest-ranning lady oo the und, The ~clgas ~CADYASSQT g six into it, and then oaly on ths oondition that the gontlo- Mr. Canandal| men would close their eyes. The entries wers Miss Ells Lave, Miss Mary Masterson, Mis -::{ll!g:“fl. éfll';»s Sn'}fluhn. Lizzie Kenvedy, ggy Kelloy, i Miss Julls Boweo, . .o Vietry was won by IRWIN'S SEW HALL. , The foundation of AIr. Irwin’s new ball was lmdynver thirty yeara azo, and he has been at workon it ever since, aud it is not completed yet. The daocing-hall is 6) by 80, and the din- ing-room is 40 by 60. The former was crowded Tuu;sfl,\y night €0 ite utmost capacity. The mu-icwusauusually fins. and the leaders, Alessrs, Cole and Justice, aid justice themselves. The programmes were very neat, and consisted of twenty foor -dances. Supper was served from 11 to 2. Amobg those present were Miss Lizzie Carpenter, a noted belle of St. Charles; Misses Stella and Lina Burley, Miss Ida Linsday, Miss Stella Culverson, Miss Me- Master, Miss Kituy McFarlen, Miss Gus Hazzle- tine, Miss Hortensia Wing, Dlisa Tilda Sweeson, Alsa McDonald, Miss Ciancy, Miss Katie Alar- phy, Kate Acres, Miss Clark, Miss Turbert, Miss MecBreeu, Mr. and Mra. W. F. Osgood, Mr. and Mrs, Wood, Mr, and Mra. ¥. Doyle, Mayor Lewis aod daunghter, Aligs Genevievs, Ald. T. E. Ryan and wife, Arthur Merril, reporter of the St. Charles Leader ; Ald. Elliott, Allen Freeman, T. C. Veeder, Jawes O'Brien, Das McCalley, Jobn Bowera, 8. B. Hals, Charles Hains, Frank e Master, Wiil Huat, H. Sill, George Dunlap, H. A. Ferson, Nute Llovd, C, A. Milter, Charles Anderson, and C. A. Wing. During the eveniog a cane worth 216 was voted to the most popular man. The two candidates were Alr. C. A. Miller lu:l T. E. Byan. Tho latter received the most votes. PERSONAL. Mr. Herman M. Greene, who has been at Saratoga for hi3 health, has retutned to St. Charles. Mre. J. W. Butler and son, Master Fregdie, are visiting with Mr. George Ferson. Miss Jessis Fergus, of Chicago, is visiting her friend, iss Bossis Biore, at Geneva. Mr. J. Miiler, Teller First National Bank, Chicago, and wife are makidg a short stay with Mra. M, J. Greene, 3 _Mies Nellie Hogan, of Chicago, is stopplog with her friend, Miss Eila Coristian. . Miss Nellie Leonard, a bells of the West Side in Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Vanames, and Mr. and Mre. Fraok Wells and daughter, Miss May, are vigitiog at Cregier's enmmer residence. . Mr. Dewitt Clinton Wells, of Chicago, is-mak- ing a short atay with Charles M. Warren. LAKE VIEW. PERSONAL AND PUBLIC, W. C. Gondy and family left laat Monday for Oconomowoe, where they will spend several weeks, The Rev. W. C. Young and wife, and the Misves Waller left the same day for Kentucky. Tpey will be absent about a month. ‘The Rev. J. ML Faris, financ:al agent of the Seminary, went East for the benefit of his wife's health, and to visit his former charges in Penn- sylvania and Obio. Prof. Blackburn is spending his vacation at bome, filling the pulpit of the Lincoln Park Con- gregational Church. The Fallerton Avenue Church is now closed for repairs, but the Wednesday and Saturday praver-meotings are held in the lower room, which answers the purpose admirably. The fall term of the Theological Seminary will open a week from Thursday with very fair prospects. Dr. Patterson 18 expected to deliver the intioductorv lecture. The roof of the chapel i8now ou, sud the work thus far has been done in & most substantial maoner, under tho con- %qut supervision of the indefatizabla agent, 3ir. ‘aris. The Yonng People's Club was given a party Friday evening by a down-town member, at the bousa of Mr. Wulham Waller, on North Dear- born street. As is nsual a: their meetings, the young folks got some hearty enjoyment. The cindering and graveliog of Shetield ave- noe, betseen” Wrightwood and Wellington ave- nues, a distaoce of ha'f 2 mule, tias been com- pleted. Diversey aveaue nas been similarly treated between Shefield asvenno and Halsted sireet. Belmont avenue is now a fine drive for 214 miles, from the lako shore to tho JeiTerson lime. Here, however, all improvement ends, and the graveled road shoota tho traveler off into a huge mud-hole as his first introduction to Jeffer- son. ‘The new iron bridge 20 rods farther om, the expense of building which was partiaily de- Iiayed by Lake View, can only be approached over a road of the most primitive coustructiou. if the Jefferson people would improye their por- tion of this avenuse 1t would give them a fine drive to the city, free from toll, and but little longar than the route by the Eiston road.| An aoditfoual line of horse-cars in the town is being talked of. The projectis to extend the preseut_ Lincoln avenue line up that avenus to Sheffield, and up_the latter to the Green Bay road. tbe entire distance beiog 13¢ miles. The North Chicago City Railway Company are will- 1ng to make the extension 1f the nrugeny-o«n- ers wil_defray the expense. The linc would without doubt pey, as tho district contiguons is much more thickly settled than that along the routa of the dummy. Itis questionable, how- evor, whether tho smaller property-owners woald be willing to incur Fach an expense for the fu- ture advantage scoruing. et NAPERVILLE. LOCAL NEWS. 8pecial Correspondence of The Chicago Tridune. NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 21.—Farmers are using all the sunny hours in harvestiog their oats, and in many places the sound of the raaper can be heard thronghout the entire Sabbath day. Tha yield of oats will ba good, and it will be largaly Baved, notwithstanding the fact that it was badly 1odgod by the atorms of some weeks ago. The growth of the corn croo is prodigions, but warm weather is now needed to matura it. A number of students have already arrived, to be present at the opening of tho fall term of tha Northwestern College. A Teachers’ Institute bas been in session here during the past wosk. and was attended by a large number of teachers. Toe exercises were conducted by Mr. C. W. Richmond, the County Saperintendent, and wers no doubt very beneticial to the teachers prosen:. The teachers were entertained and instructed by tne lec:ures of Prof. Smith, of tho Northwastern College, on elocution. Yxaminations for teach- ers’ certificatas were held during the week. Miss S. E. Dyer has charge of tho select school formerly tanght by Mts. Stowe. Mr. 8. M. Skinner opeus a'select school in the basement of the Baptist Church Mouday, the, 80th inst. Pro!. Rassweiler has gone to Kansas to dis- pose of some landa bolonging to the Northwest- ern College. ‘The Naperville Literary Society is making ex- tensive preparations for its forthcoming exiubi- tion. The ragular meetiog of the Debating Society was held Iast Monday evening, and was well at- tonded. ‘The following question was discussed : * Qught the Crime of Murder Be Pumghed.by the Death Peualty ?” Supplementary remarks were made by Dr. Bel! and Prof. Heidner. Prof. Croes has been spendiog the past week at the Southern Illinois Normal Ubniversity, giv- 1ng lectures on panmanship and businesd science. Miss Hattie Greene has gone to Galeoa to spend a few weeks with ber aister, Mrs. Hankins. Mr. Charles Perkina has been spending the past week with friends in the villsge. The young frieuda of Eva Huot met st her bome Thursday eveniog, aod had & surprse party. Ars. Barnard snd Mrs. Deacon Goodrich ara entertainiog (riends from New York and Chicago. Mr. D. Higgins 18 spending his vacation among the Patrona of Husbsndry. A gloom was caat aver, tha usualiv quiet vil- 1age Tueadsy morning, by the annocncement of the death of Mra., Kuickerbacker. The lady be- longed to & very respactable and prominent fam- i}l::.‘md had maoy friends, both here and in the t. DOWNER'S GROVE. This fiourishing village offers many attractions to persons desiring cbesp homes sway from tho noise aud bustle of the city. The railroad con- nections with Chicago areall thas can be desired, trains leaving the grave almost hourly from 6 ta 10 in the morniog and returniog hourly from 3 to 8 in the evening. Mr, Lang has recently been sppointed agent and operator at this ststion. Mr, Crittenden is occupying his now honse at the nursery. . Miases g-ma Hobart and Lizzis Marsh have retarned fram s pleasure trip to Omaha. o Ars. Gilbert is paying & visit to ber friande at Roclisford. Mr. O. C. Gibbs has returned much invigorat- ed from his exploring expedition. Mr. and Airs. J. W. Briggs are spending a fow days with friends at tha Grove. A number of racks have boen placed In the waiting-room of thedapot, in which are ptaced on file the leading Western weekly papers. to- gether with the Chicago dailies. Thia filling up of » resding-room_for the accommodation of travelers is certainly commendabls. Beveral teachera have been actending the ** In- stitato ¥ st Naperville during the week. 3 ek s OAK PARK, MATHIXONIAL, . Rebert Wade, of Oak Park, and Miss Ella Anthony, of Maywood, wers marrisd on Wednes- day evening, The caremony was performed ab the Epiphany Charch, Chicsgo. The were attended by Miss Mamsor, of micn;m bridesmaid, a0 Dr. E. L. Cast, of the Part, ag groomeman. Returning to the Park the, i w given a reception at the residenca of the giuq:". parents. The reception was, a3 is usually (hy ¢330, & haopy affair sociallv. Among the o ber proseut were: e, 1. W. Auatn, Mo 0§ Urs, Niles, v a2 Mo, Wack. Mien Mason, of cago, Migs Niles, . Marcellus Niles, Dx;, Cash, e - t is rumored that (his 211 {helist i in Oak Park will be = long one. i’{l:fi‘&:qf recent engngements is heard every day. & popular young gentleman, a residet of ths { =outh side of the town. rumor syys, 8068 eariy in Secfamboe o Tochenier, X. 1.5 rouge uewly-made Benedict with a dark. his prize. . o h il A Bligs-ful gentleman is sssidonsly keepiny thu;leventhlwmmnudment. Ho has besn L to frejuently ejaculata: *Better mysell 6o T ove my aeizhioe el young lady, whoss friends des ** A wicked little flirt,” recently mE:dz:’l!:al::-r quaintance of a Chicago gentleman—it was Gy agaiost Greek—but the ' weaker vessel” wag CDfl:l“f‘""l_ snd a goldanrbnud. signal of hee captivity, is wornon the captiity orefinger of her laty Young love’a first dream is being exempli In the tellmg glances and frequent mefin"g‘nfi 3 couole well known in social and musical _ 4 blonde beauty surrenders ber fraedom some.. time iu the fali toa * tyrant man” They wil] reside in the Park, . ! Quiite a large picnic party of the vrincipal resi dents, ana some fow outaideis. if the waather g favorable, will be had in Lincoln Park, Chicago’ Tuesdsy. The aZair 18 s select and private oge. THE ART-LOVERS of this vicinity could spead aa hour of intes and pleasare in the studio of a lady artist who 13 a res.dent of the Par. Surprise aud adnuratioy are warmly oxpreased by thosa whio look over the collection to flad so much true worth and ment, Onsa on the easel, which is intended for the PBy- pasition in Coicago, as a study of Natare, is vary faithfu!. There is also an auiumo ucens whioh 18 pacticularly attractive. Another nas noties. ablo for its perfect barmony. Although nearlyal painted in solid color, no point sirikes the be. bolder as crale, buz the brown and gray taly are all merged into the most pleasing of land- scapes. The lady contemplates going abre: where she intends to study 1o the French schoat- of art. . THE COMING OF THE FALL months has aroused Mirth from ber letharpie sleep. Bhe has prom:sed a gzay carnival, with the assistauce of the young geutlemsn of ths burg, at the select aud elegant littla soiree dan. sante to be givea Thursdsy eveuing at the Has lem Housc, - A FASTIDIOTS TOUNG GENTLEAIAN of the Park, who1s connected with ono of thy Cnicago daily papors. raturning rather lata to. his residence ube evening last weok, saw il fizure of a lady eleganily and styhshly dmss‘z‘; sitting on the stepa. The form was familiar; aad, with a softiy-modulated voice, lifting his hat gracefully. he bade ber ** Good evening.” but was vouchsafed no repiy. Raising hia voica ho repeated his salutation. No reply being given him, he expressed his astonishment, by exclaiming ‘* By Jove, that is strange.” Passing up the steps he reached tho door, and bad fuos on the threshold when a backward glance showed tho figure prostrate on the ground, With = bound he was at ker sids, “ Are you injured, Madam,” he exclaimed as he tender.y gathered in bisarms the prosirate form, and turning her face toward the mooolight, aaw. the chalky whiteness of s well-dressed pillowa case, while the smothered Innghter broke from behind the half-closed shutiers. . PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. Natbau Haily retarned {rom a three moAtas’ tr1o the early part of the weak. Miss Emma King, of Hartford, Cono., is the guest of Alrs. Edward Kinz. Mrs, A, E. Ciras, of Chicago, has been th gueat of Mrs. for a faw daye. ; Mrs. J. E. G aud danghter, of Chi- cago, hava iately wing the beauties of . the Parlk. 2 CO:L Smith, wife. ou1 son, of West Maywood, retarned from Col t1do lasc . week, whera they have been in purswit of healbh. - The Rey. Joun Berno (aiiss Telumas-mic-o0), & converted Seminols Indian who has been preache ing tho Goapel to his peopls in the Indian Ter~ ritory for twentv-four vears, and by whose agency 2,200 converis have boen baphized, will preach ai Tempersace liall Tuesday evening. The missionary will relaia his own experience, .‘xld xxv;‘incidantn connected with his remarkes ble wor! —_—— WHEATON. DUPAGE COUNTY NEWS. Speciat Correavondence of The Chicago Tribune. ‘Waeazoy, L., Aug. 21.—The subject of the discourss to-morrow evening at the Methodis$ Enpiscopal Church is *-Christ's Moda of Dealing wish Sin.” « % The Northwestern Railrosd Company s put- ting in culverts, expending $1,000 or more in work to carry oT surpus water. They connect with the sewers that have been built by the vil- lage. A large corps of men have been employsd for over a week. Grest preparations are being made by the proper authorwios to havs tho coming anm ocounty fair s docidad success. It will be held on tho ground of the Du Paze Agricaltural 8o~ ciety at Whestod 3ilonday, Tuesday, and Wedneslay, Sopt. 6, 7, and 8. Some +mateyial and highly benolicial improvementa are to ba made on the fair-grounds by the Society this year. The Ladies’ Art-Hall will be removed, and placed ou the ground in & more accesable position than whare it bow stands, and othere wise modified and improved. The officersof the Society will spare no means, labor. or expense 1o make this count® fair a bepefit to all farmers, stock-growers, mectanics, artisans, aod hortical~ turists, Premium lists can be had by calling on or addressing the Secretary, A. 8. ngon. Wheaton, Lil. TLandon & Kinne take possession of their new block this wosk. Bervices bave been held by Elder Barlow a8 the Baptist Churci every evaning of this woek, , PERSOSAL. : The Rev. John Ellis, of Aurors, has been spending the past week in Wheaton. Br. and Mra. Comfort left the latter partof the l‘z‘“k for Canada. They will be gooo several weeka. Mr. and Mrs. Waterman are enjoying ths, usual smount of pleasure that s trip in the East affords. i Mrs. Warrack and daughter are rusticating in the wilds of Escanaba, Mich. A. . Btarr, of Jolist, was the guest of friends sevaeral dags of last week. Hiy deiight asthe imirovements of the past year was shown in his ‘warmly-expressed commendations. ‘The Bev. -Mr. Dickiuson, of. Elgin, suppiled- the Congregatiqnal gulpit of Wheatou Husday: Tast, ana the Bev. H. W. Cobb filled the vasags png{:it at Elgin the same d:‘y. rs. Judga Treat. of Indiana, is now s guest of Spring Drook. Bhe is o tuch plessed with the country that she has stated her inteution of urchaying property in or near the vicimty of Wheaton. x Prof. and Mrs. H. A. Fisher are now in Ne? York, and will 8ail for Ensope in a few days. Mr. Libert H. Gary is traveling in Colorado. Dame Rumor eays that the popular aud ge= tlemanly ' County Treasurar, !:r L. C, Stovasy® wall soon marry. TURNER JUNCTION. > *The North Caroliniana” gave a largys. attended concert ia costume for the bonefit of, the Methodist Episcopal Church this evemog. These celebrated vocaliats are genuioe negroef, and some of them were slaves. Their par- formances arse interesting and noval. 5 It is gaxd that members of the Ggn Assosisr; tion bave been violating the Game Iasw fos vseks. 8. " Gov. Beveridze will dellver the addresast the' reunion at Turner Junction Thursdsy, Seps. 2 PROSPECT PARK. La Some whisky-sellers were brought befare Jus- tice Cox last weok, for violating the . seems they were in the babit of “trsveling: through the country with a wagoa, and selling’ ia quantities to suit the buyer, Thay were $20 and costs. . They took an appeal. - The Sundas-school st Bloomingdale et with: the Sunday-school st this place this wek, ad bad a eplendid concert, with good ingiog s0d speeches. . @ Irvin Wiedman has been spending his vacation with his pareats. He returned 1o his bome dur ing the week. s hes left. He has re- Delos D. Marr, M. D., moved to Chesterton, Ind., whers he- thioks be can do more good to humanity thac by rarrying. among the residenta of the Park. The placsis: (00, healthy for a doctor to amaea a fortune. DF, Marr is & genial, uholarl‘y gentleman. i The + picture gallery " on wheels etandiog i the streets is & puisadce. 1t frghi the hprses, and, in one instance, caused the runing: away of o fins team, thereby injaring one of tba. horses and almost completely demolishing beautifal little phseton, - The exterior of the Congregationsl chureh,: which for 6ome time bas been undergoing re=< Ppairs, now presents the haudsomest appearancs of any church in the vicihity, and it has all beed- accompliabied by the perseverance and enargy of. the ladies of Prospect- Park. g Two of Wheaton's onsmplon croquet-players’ aod_two' noted players of Proepect Pack bad a sharply-contestsd game on the ald base-ball