Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 5, 1875, Page 6

HE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY 8 EPTEMBER 75, 1875 —SIXTEEN PAGER QUR NEIGHBORS. Rapid Disintegration of the: Beform Party in Wis- consin. A Union of Tax-Payers in Milwaukee w~-The System of Ward- & Clubs. S The Slanghtering Nuisance Attract- ing Public Attention—Reme- dies Proposed. A Rifle-Club Being Organized, &and Preparing for Prac- tice. What Will Be Expected of Exhibitors at the Coming State Fai The Usual Weekly Gossip from Racine, Eenoshs, Wauiegan, and Other= Suburbs. F: WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. A LITTLE LIGET PN THE POLITICAL HORIZOX. Sperial Corresvondence of The Chicago Tribune. MirwaTEEE, Wis., Sept, 3.—Next Wednesdsy, the Convention to mominato & -Democratic, oF « Rofarm,” State ticket will tako place in this city. There apears very listle doubt but that the ticket already namod in this correspondence, wita Gov. Taylor for re-elecuon at the Lead, will be nominated. There is grest dissatisfac- tion smong the Reformers, ss distinguished from Simon-pure Democrsts, at tho prospect, but mo real probability of dissensions at the Convention. The rank zad file are t00 well waukee, have been adopted in thia city, and the club witl bs organized next Monday eveming. The range has been given by Gen. Hincks, Cotn- mandant of the Saldiers’ Home, who is s mem- ber. The list of citizens who have joined jo- clades many of the best names io the City. The titlo * American} 8 uced to dictipguish the club from the * German" sharpshooters, with who it is boped to have maby fricodly irisls of skill. The rifes chosen for ordinary practico cost $35 each. ‘Those wko develop into geod ebots may pur- chase their owg rides, sod will probably pe? from £100 1o §125 esch. The jnitiation fec t8 and dues 33 annually. The payment of the ation fees will_produce sullicient money ta‘ purchase: Lialf s dozen practice 1ifles (o atar Fith, and pup upx eted on the rauge, LArgets, etc. The ciub will be farmed into squads, tnu o hour each * reguiar” day desigaated for eac syued. uads toat do not take their desigust- ed bour will be canceled and followed by the equeds next 1o order, and those who Lave lost opportunities to in the rgwar order ~will _bo A on to ¢tra gquads. There will bo aays devoted to puivato practice, on which the renge will be open P very member that presents himself. Each member wii! purchase s own ammunition. The e xo and Riflo Committee aro_completing the Beseceary arrangements to enable pracuco to commence within & few days, in order to take advantsge of the rewainder cf the geason. - THE STATE FAIR. . Persons desirous of exhubitivg at the coming State Fair must hurry op if they want to be in time. Next luesday at2 p. m. 18 100 hour fixed for closing the entrice. For the information of readers of TRE TRIBCNE swho are tuinking of sending to the Fair, put are not acquainted with Lhe rules, 1 send the following : ‘Exbibitors ate requested to forward their entries, if leablé,—particulsrly stch as are o be accanpi- D iemmcata oF * pedigrees,—Lefore tho date of the Fuir. "All letters of entry, incl the $1.50, and,irected o tho Stcrelary at By hin duly-nled and acknowiedged. 7 Phe spectal attention of exbitators is invited to the foliowing rules and regulations, to whick 1t is the pur- pose cof the Saclety stricuiy wadhere: = T, Alf heuyy waclavery, especially such as will Te- quire lubor 10 plautiug 1, must be on tbe grounds and Tedy to ojerate by Saturday uight, previous to the Spering of tné Fair, and ample yower will be furnisu- operate Lie same. mzfomfe “entries for competition must be made before Tuesday, 2 p. ., 8 8t tat tims the ullice of entry will be i cowed. B B wutries miist embrace tho Bame of tho owner and i Dost-0Mce adilress in full, the gamp of tue icle or anumzl entered, theage aud sex, if an avimal, 2nd the class 10 which 1t18 mage, With o vaiuwe af e herd Look 10 which the anitnal is reoorded, thus : corge Muiray, Ruciuc. uisite fee of Skisoss will be ‘Auiiuat or ucliclo eutered, Clasz, 1 Cov * Liily, " 3 yeurs o Soa over. Short Horn, Bushel Spring Wheat, L s ot Field Products, 3 Cheescs, Farm Mad Products of Dairy, $c. 10:l Fawling. Fiue Arts. . Tho chtry fes tuust, i all cases, accompany the entry o entries made, ¢xcept Whero tho €Xhibitor be a 16 sember, and in that case also if the entry be made drilled to mako loud Gemoustrations. The | fora speciul premuum. trouble will be the ndiflercace which has so frequently, in years past, characterized the tri- umplant and lazy Rejublicans. * 1 find the same feeling everswhere among the Bright Democratic lights or the warde. Tuey Jook upon Taslor's aomiation aad election a3 a foregone conclusion, and canzot be roused {o *ule an active pazh in it. There is mo stirring question to dive them into action tuis fall, ke the Senatonial figkt in which Alr. Carpenter bt the Gust isst, aud many who would upon’ no congideration vote other than the straight Dem- ocranc ticket will prefer to stay at Lome or 30 juto znotler county rather than deposit & ballot agamst Ludington. 1t is couceded by the Democrsts, sithough re- %5 "N6 artivie or apinal may be entered in any other pame thap that of the awner, and auy Lerson vivlaung This rule will forfeit the premiam wiich might other-y| wise be awarded, 6. Al cntries of blooded snimals must be accom- | panied with sutisfactory evidence of purity of blood. 7. Inthe cluss of 1at caulle, toe entry mustin all cases be accomypanied by 3 stafement of e manner, Tet:gih of time, and o3t of feeding. B. Noarticle or auimal sall cowpete for more than one premium, except us a pars of & collection of Sticies, o apimals of various kinds or ages, in tho sume department. e “rovied, Taat horses entered for premiums in the geeral cslitiuon may aiso competem all trixls of spred. 2 Gompatition Wil be ‘open to the world in ail de- pariments and classes, except as herelnafter provided. ‘The other articles provide that exbibitors must see totha delivery of thewr propeity to the proper Superintendent, and that they must at- tend to thewr propeity wlatst on exlubition, and Juctantly, that Mr. Ludington wilt considerably | \o wnpphied with alt inforwation to supply to the reduco the Reform majority in tnis counmty. It the Republicans do their duty in other counties, hus election is & sure thing. 3r. Ludington, al- though a Republican, snd having the Lepubli- can nominstion, is more popular with the judges. ‘The entry of horses will be the xame as before. but the eniry card will uot Desr tLo namo of the onuer, the Lorse Leing knows by o Bowm- ber. No articles to bu removed befure 4 p. m. Friday. Fowsge and water eupylied freo of cost, and pramn ab st cost. Tho suuual meeling masses of Germans than Taylor, with whom | tgkes plice Thursday. they bavo no sympathy sod motking iv common e€xcept the fimey pretenss of s bogus party pame, that of *Reform.” The dissatisfied Republicand who went into the +«Reform ™ business did so with the coaceit that they were to form the party of the future, with Democracy bumbly following at their heels. The firet dirt they were mads t6 eat was the dis- wgreesble knowledge that it was the Democracy that hed ewallowed the Reforme:a; io point of fact, that the tail was wageing the dog. Wit no temperance guestion to agitats them, we have seen where the diegust of these Reformars Jod them last fsll. With Harrison Ludington agaiost Taylor as the single great issue of the campaign, there is no reasbo to sUppose that the verdict of 1874-5 is to be reversed. HOW TO GET TP AN xsmr_fl IN PURE POLITICS. This correspondgnce hias told tho story of the orgauization of a8 Tax-Payers’' Lragus for this tion have been disappointed should heve been named ** The Demacratis Fall Flection Union.” It reaily does not amonnt to anytuing more. It has got inta bad hands. Dr. Huebschmaon, with his beery orations, and Bosebeck, with his half-crazy notions, bave long ago buried themselves out of sight as use- ful ciizens. They are only fit to make a no:se, and to do the dirty work of catepaws. Undér the catch-title of Tax-Payers’ Union, they bave established and hold control of 2o already rot- fem concern that has betrased its mission by un- masking its batteries against Harrison Luding- ton, the Republi and People’s candidate for Governor. To this pitifal condition the patriotic organization bas come, of devoting its mestings %o throwing dirt on the Mayor, and gratifying personal hate and political enmity. But there was and is a ased of » Tax-Payers' TUnion. I Hoebschmaon and Rosebeck have captured the ona-existing, it does noi follow that the people are to halt in this mew move- ment. And they will not. It has been defer- mined by various good men aad trus, irrespective of party, to establish cluba of tax-payerain the -differerit wards, and to steer clear absolutely of anything like & central organization. Thege cnbs mro to be prmarily for the pur- puse . of ° diffusiog information es- to fmunicipal affaire smongz the fax-pavers of tho ward. Rooms wiil bo engaged and ren- dered 2 attractive e roesidle, in which ward city. Whatever hopes may have been aroused 4 Ouk Cree the begunping by the birth of this organizs- | Like.. The concern | aqeaukes ity WHEN A% INDIAX MAY BE A WHITE, UNDER THE LIQUOR LAW. An interesting case ot eelling liquor to Indians has beeu deciged oy Urited States Commissioner Bloodgood. Joseph Youugs, of Shawano Coun- ty, was cuarged wich aulaw fully sslling liguor to sn Iudisa. Defendant keeps s saloun near a railroad, fully 40 miles from the nearest lndian settlement, and the alleged ludien came in, with 3 crowd of others, in no respect diffartog from an average woodsmaun in either speech or ver- gopa! appearance, and the defendant, not being h | blessed with the powers of divinatiop, sold him liquor. The Commicsioner held that under such. circumstances the defer.gant couid ot be con- eidered to bave commitied an offense, and ordered ius discharge. ASSESSED VALUE OF THE COUNTY. Tlhe toral sssessmeat of Milwankes County is about £60,600;00, divided as follows: % Personal proserty. Real eslate. 6,530 $ G350 Granvi! Franklin asseeses its ten gold and siiver watcheh at an sggregate of $55, and its six pi- avos and melodeous at €175, and most of the owher valoations are on a similarly economic and sel{~lenying basis. BOYTON'S INIA-BUBBER SWIMMING-SUIT. James Quinn, a waterman by profession, hes boen experimeoting the past few days in the bay with the Boyton India-rubber swimming-suit. Largo steamers, chacterad tor the purpose, takoe ont passecgers at 50 cents & hiead to witness the novel sensation of & man walking about in the waves, or floating about on their top very much liko an snumated cork. Quinn jumps in from the lower gangway of one of the sleamers, and some adventurous citizen i ordinary attira fol- lows, the armored man catching and supporting him. Tho fust to attempt the feat was Mr. Louis Durr, of tho Sentinel, who is an excelient swimmer. The result was very interesting, Jr. Quino supporting Mr. Durr and experimenting in such a manner s to prove to the mos: ekep- tical _tha the india-rubber suit has forever golved the question of the abili:y of man to foat in the water mthout ‘effort. The snit took six mioutes to adjust. It generally takes & struck or striking steamer about half that time to kaock at Davy Jones’ locker. X GENERAL TOPICS. The 0id Art-Gallery Association has been reor- ganized and mcnrflmnim completed ucder the siyle and title of the Wiecousin Art Association. Ths oid debt Las been paid off. 'Thers are 850 mémbers ; 500 are required 1n order to insure enougin money to float the nstitution, Easels ‘meetings will ‘be he!d ard wud matters discuss- | pave been provided. aod a large room is fisting ‘ed. Newspapers mil be filcd, 3nd expenses— op, uader the direction-of Mr. Vianden, 28 a which will be » mere bagat.lio—delrayed by sub- | goliool of aesign. The applications of students ecription. It is intended to maxe the rooms Poptilar, and have the working-people use them, coming there after the toil of the day to smoke therr pipes, exchauge views, and inform them- selves a8 to the evetem of City Govero- ment, administration of and character of the ward representatives . in the Common Council. County Board, and Legislature. the night after the_Common Council, when she ‘acts of, that body will be d:fciesed. Aldermen will probably take an interestin the proceed- ings, and drop i to explein matters. Thue, the ‘eople stvending the ciubs will gradually tamil- 1arize themselves with municipal, county. and State affairs. and the knowledge thus ootamed become widely diffused. Ward politicians will have no_chance in thesq cluve, asone of the vrincipal ‘objects of their cktablisiment 18 1o Toose from the intluencs of 1hosa geatry. THE BOKRORS OF SLATGHTERING. ‘Thers Are 113 Blsughrer-Houees in this city, all . of them private except one, which is called the City Slaughter-House, and ased by about bweaty slanghterers, the total betng &n increase of thirty-three in two years. The quantity of dan- gerous offensive matter Temoved from these slanghter-bouses, estunated on a bass of the ‘Present population (irrespective of the irmense \quantities slsnghtered 1 the course of trade), 18 -83¢ tons of offial from cattle, S tons from £mall animals, and 561 gallons of blood and tank fluid, euch as blood-washings, etc., amounting | but 0 1060 galions per ciem. . All this horrid =tuff is kept on premises in the Teargot etores in thickly-iubabited.strects. Too frequently, no atteapt 18 mude to remove it ull ‘the recapiacles can contain np morp, when 1t is - carted in tank wagoos outside the limuts, cans- iog the mott alominsble odor in the stieets through Wwhich i pasezs. Ninetj-one of these alavghter-houses have uo eewer connectinns; the owners of those that Lave eay they regularly . Temove the blood and edciemwent, with the cther imaser. tuto the count: 3, but the evidence that mfl' Le 1 conclukive, and t38 proof &mnple tbat u:'}_'l;u:d o8t of 1t into the glilwxukeu River, {lreads in 22 bad & copdition as Chicago River by ;0:: gn Outthis éubject & report has ity mfllwm Bo:s :r‘g:‘mgd by Heaith bl be sabmictad to. the! Alfarcaen next Gion diy. Itmayleadto eame hu-grea of restric- Lrr THE “axEmcAN Tha Sovetitntion 08 bet e LR, 8 aalled 1 Americsi; x&?’i‘:}” kA There Wil be a regular meeting | been taken up. ciastion of Mil- § thet gray-] ara slready bumerous. Ths pictures of Oldand !\ewk:‘ausalem are to be exhibited during fair woel Jobn Dillon will appear, with bis company, at the Academy of Music daring Fur week, with the ward fuuds, | Harry Deakin 88 mavager. He will have a good The Musical Society bonds bive "mearly all o The debts of the concern will 8oon be liquidated, and this gem of the North- weat Bhite out pore and uvsullied 88 of old. * One more gpen-uir concert in Court-Houss Park will probably bring the Eeres to a conclu- sion. Neariy 8,000 people attended the last. Sttt RACINE. Sperial Correspondence of The Clicago Tribune, Racisg, Wis.. Sept. 4.—It is to be regretted that the warm weather and the long evenings failed to come together. Excarsions on the river and lake would have been mors popu- lar if thes hed. Asitis, creditable efforts have been made durng the pest week to glean all the enjoyment poesible from out-door recreations. On Tuesday evening, & few * Grangers™ ven- tured on the river, satisfied with the starlight in which to icdalge their **turtle-dove™ propensities. As none of them could row, wers anchored to the dock wmith % long rope, their imaginations were brought ex- teamively into requisition. 3lr. Miller, in conaid- eration of the. of his visual orgacs, was etationed in:tiwbow for the purposs of huling approaching “Fnt. thus obviating while the other centlemen were expl _camplignm 1 e row-locks and rudder to the interested passcugers. Al intervals the melody of a beautiful 40prano would float peacefully, and in quaind cagence. over the wharf and among the Iumoer-piles, while disconrsing thal sug- gestive old song— “ Rocked In the cradle of the deep; ® 8 previously remarked, they arew on their im- agioations for the “*Tocking ” and the ** deep.” . LAWN PARTIES still continue the rage among the young psople and the childrea. The one given by Maatér Jo- seph Dy%r was a.vers enjoyable affair—so much hairéd ehilaran causht tab infectibn ir heels Wi 8 of them. ,rnndo ?}udgep and his estimable lady rovally entertained the bic children, while. their on did eredit to_his populanty by the way bo acted host. St. Luke's sociable was held at the residence of Xr. and Mrs. Stephen Bull, on Main street, and was one of the grandest §ffairs of the season. Their grounds are very exten- sive, besutifullysituated, and, in connection with {heir elegant house, form one of the most desir- shle homes ip the dty. Hos; and hostess hays always been famous for their genial characteyis- tics, snd when the annonpcement waa made that {he’ sociable was to be held there, ever one felt assured of the splendid time they were to .have. Ihere was a pleasant gathering of old folks at the-residence of Mr. and Mra. Hunt on Tges- day evening. Considerable loaal musical talent was represented, and al} enjoyed themselves thoroughly. d 2 G. Q. Erskin and lady were bonnod to be in the’ fashion, so tendered their friends a partyon Tgesday evening, which was a very pleasant affair indeed. We ara havinga party or socisble every night. and somstimes two. One of the most recherche private parties of the sesgon was given by Aligs Stelis Blake, an the evening af Thurs- dsy last, [Extepsive preparations bad heen made for & croguet tournament, bug the raips of the afternoon prevented any participa- tion in tho sport, 1lawever jt was all forthe Dbest, a8 tho goests dorived 8 great deal more pleasuro indoors than they could gain by quar- reling on the lawn. Hefreshments were on the programmeabout 11 o'clock, and were in keeping_with everything elee. Alusic and dancing closed one of the most pleasant evenings of the seson. ‘Lhe party who retired to the upper story for a game of * seven out " wero punished for their neglect af the at- tracti6us in the parlors. 1t is unfortunata for our city that sams of qur wealthy meu do not consider 1t wortb the while to erect a decent hotel; such an institution would undoubtedly pay the proprietors, besides benefiting the city in influencing the seekers after plessapt summer resorts to stay awhile after coming bere. Our hotels and Court-Houso were built when there but & few squatters on Koot River, and they bave been degenerating eversince. It s all boan to raye about our cool glorious climate and beautiful batural scenery ; tourists could not onjoy it, unless they brought tents and Innch-basketsalong, or were quartered on private citizens. On Tuesday evepiog, as Mr. Frank MNitchell, sccompenied by Aliss Emms Gould, was enjoy- ing & diive behind s very spirited horse, the ani- mal took fright at an overiurned load of waod near the College, and shied suddenly, upsetting the buggy and serioualy injured the occupanze: The young gentleman succeoded in having Misa Gould removbd to the Collegs building, from whence sbe was taken home in auother coavey- ance. The many hiends of bofli mncerely hope taat they will soon recover froiffftheir injuries. Tue horse and buggy, -valued at $600, were badly damaged. < PERSONAL ASD OTHER. The father of jho Hon. W. P. Lvon is danger- ousty ill at the tesidence of Dr. C. S. Duncombe, The Hoa.W. P. Lyon and lady, accompauied by 3rs. Pholps, sister of Judgo Lyon, are ia tha city on account of the sickness ot Mr. Lyoa. Mrs. Fred Wiid and daugater, and Mrs. Teft and daugher, have returucd from a northern tour looking well, aud glad tq get back. Ham Utley, ‘after ten years connection with the ltacine Journal, bas left to accept a position on the Chicago Courter. Ham's many frieuds with him the success i3 abilities deserve. His beuediction in last week's Journal was very pathetic and apropogt » *"Dr. Garlock left last week for & cruise of 3 at. d up the fortuight in the East. Sam Rindskoy T, of *craoked-whisky” fame, was 1 the city 1ast” Wednesday. W. H. Conger, of Elkhorn, was in the city’ Thursday, Caro. ——— KENOSHA, THE BACES. Special Correspondence of #'he Chicaco Tridune. Kzvosas, Wis., Sept. 4.—The fall mectings of (b Kenosbs Driving Park openea Wednesday, Sept. 1. The day was so warm that few towns- people ventured out, and the crowd aseembled to Witness the day's sport was mostly made up of outsders. Milwaukee, Racine, Waukegan had 2 number of representatives on the ground, soms of whom had horses entered for the prize money. For the 3:00 race, purse $300, there were twelve entries, ten Lorses starting. The s. m. Lizaie, owned by A. Parrin, took first mones; J. Palmer's br. 5. Weasel second ; W. Hesing's Ger- mania third ; and fourth ‘money to A. Rogers’ Whalebone. There wero six entries for the 2:40 race, purse $400, which was won by Geitrude in three atraight heats. Farmer took socond movey, Manistee third, and Kitty Palmer fourth. Time, 2:33; 2:37; 23314, Lady Wooster was drawn, and Hesing, Jr.. wes distaaced in this race, The second day of the races was much cooidk, aud the number of epectators larger. In the firat race for horees with no record below §2:30, purse $300, there were twelva entrigs, only eight starting. Lizzie won the race'in three straight heats, Manistee came in gecond, and Toney third. Time, 2:40; 2.39i¢; snd 2:35. For the running race five horses were enterad, four etarting. Five heats were run, Swanee taking first money, Derringer second, and Badger Boy third. Kty Stacy was distanced i the third leat, Time, 1:50%; 15 ; L4935 1:558¢; 1:33, 7 - THE PARTY given by Mr. and Mr=. Curry Friday evening to thewr friends in the Reading Rooms i Trues- dell's Block was a grand euccees in every partio- ular. A large number of invitations waro out, the majority of which were responded to in per- son. The Reading Rooms are large and airy, a3d suitable 1n all respects for a Gancing-party. Mr. and Mrs. Curry, assisted by Miss Curry, re- ceived their guests in the larger room, and by 10 o'clock the rooms were filled with merry danc- ers. Amoog those present were moiiced the Mieses Stryker, Bond, Buin, Simmons, Hinsdale, Frary, Pierce, Vermilye, Doolittle, Kinney, Over- acre, tirooks, Brande, Alton, Clary; Mrs. Ki:fi' Henad, Mrs. Hazelton, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Mra. Simmons, Mrs. Hugh Miller Thomp- son, Mrs. Calkins, Mra. Windsor, Mre. Canfiold; _ Mesers. Doau, Kimball, Bam, Calsins, Lewis, Hazelion, Fierce, Pettil Brown, Alport, Reid, Overacre, .Robmnur:: Thiers, Schneider, Hale, Simmons, Canfield, Hollister, Durkes,” Woght, Curtis. ' Mauy and vasied were the elegant toilettes displayed by the ladies, some of which were imported. Blrs. Curry worea handsome _gros-grain ailk finished at the throat with a rache of lace fastened with a eptay of flowers. Miss Currs was dressed in white muslin trmmed with black velvet. Mrs. McNoil, of Chicago, wore an imported dress of light biue mlla of rich texture, with overdress aud trimmings of a filmy,- gossamer fabric of a pearl-gray tint which balf concealed the bright- blue of the silk. Mis. McNeil wore & magnifi- cent set of dinmonds, which heightened the effect of this very elegant costume. Miss Smuth, of Chicago, wore a Paris muslin with tnmmings of nch white slk. Mrs. Lusk's dress of gray silk with black lsce over- drees was very handsome. 1ra. Quarles wore & green moice antigile with white lace overdress, looped with flowers and bows of white satin. Mrs, Kimball's dreee was & nch lavender sitk, profueely trimmed with wbhite lace. Mrs, A. £. Reid wore white with ljue trimmings. Many otner costumes Were noticed which, for elegance and beauty of desigu, wonld compara favorably with those worn in large cities. 4 ’ Thursday exening, i ‘TEE qm-vfivz cLUB gave a party at Kemper Hall, which was attended by the elite of the city. This ?;g:l}fl party toox in marned people, as well ag the youog society of the place. It was & danding- Party, and consequently did not break up until & 1ate hour,—rather say an early hout. GENERAL NOTES, Saturday nizbt a fire broke out in a barn occa- pied by Crosby & Beyersdorfer right north of the Baptist Church. It waa supposed to be the wlnrk_g:'n i }:ncendil;lry. { Two barns were burned, also B cheep and calves Lelonging & fi:_\s'elzdorl:er? a EiUA - to!Crasby Mrs. Dirkee and Miss Dain returnsd ho: wu]dweek from = year's sojoutn in E-m’g}: orld. Petrolenm V., Nasby favored this city with hi picseica ltg al!ewy ay8 recently. S Bk emper Hall oprha for the *coming i W;dn:aduay. Sept. 15, g o0l yE tol, G. C. Bauman,and wi mfl: lhAe\rP E;uem trip. s Mt A, P. Freeman and wife iajtis daughter, Mrs, V. French. arsyimtig thele —_— ILLINOIS: * WAUKEGAN. . Special Correspondence of The Chicddo Tybune. TWavEEGsN, 1L, Sept. 4.—Among the social attractions of the week may be mentioned the party at thé residence of Dr. Prics, on Grand avepue, which took place on Wednesday even- ing. On the afternoon of ths sams Gay, at the zesidence of the bride's parents; occurred thi imarridge of Mr. A L. Stlon to Mies Hittle MoKes, - . THE SCHOOLS ) OPEX_TO-MORROW: thé public schools ard t6 opéa fo term to-morro’ oth teachers and scholars have bad quite & long vacation, and will no doubt resuma their studies with rengwed vigor. In the past, educational matters have not be'en neglected in Wankegan, and 2 glance st tho ligt of teachers employed for the coming term is.a sufficiont guarantea that the present prosperouy condition will be maintained. : .. BERSONALS. J. R. Lyon, William_P. Yeomsn, sad Charles Tindsev left hore Jagt Mopday Tor New. York3ad other Eastern paints. : i *'Mr. J. A. Gdnolly is visiting friends and refa- tives in this locality, BMr, Gonolly is the Ao- couptant gnd Asgsistant rintendgnt of the Brazil Block Coal Compsny st Knightsville, Ind. . Mesars, Orrin P. Mazson and Frank Biddle- com left their home iy _this city on Monday lash to sttend Dartmouth College. . s Mr. C. H. Fox_returned bome from his Wi consin farm qn Wednesdiy last. Ho complains that farming is rather hard worl IN GENERAL. 3 The latest addition to_our mineral eprings (though known to our citizens for its medicjnal yirtues, a3 far back as thirty Sa:r&ggo,) ja the one on the grounds of 3lr. E. 3I. Halnes, on the South Side, to which the name *Sagaunssh Mineral Spring” has been given, on accouat of aome lodisn tradition suid to bo £onpected with it. Your correspondent has not gaen 80 anplysis of it, and therefore cauuot report Coucerning i¢s Eroperliez. Thig city abounds in_springs, there eing probably one hundred of them, iseuing from tnp banks of the many ravines. OLD BETTLERS. z Many of the residents in this locality contem- late attending the ‘ Old Setilers’ Reunion " at Fox Lake on ‘Tbursday, Friday, and Baturday of (his weok, Exlensive preparations are making for a good tims. The analysis of water from the ‘artesian well was received on Monday last, and a3 it shows that the water contains nothing injurious to iron pipes, & number will be laid. cannectiog the well with all the resegvairs in the principsl portion of tho city. On Thuraday evening, merely from tho force of the flow from the well, & stream was forced throngh 800 feet hoss and s 3{-inch nozzle, and thrown about 50 feot in beight. e, . HIGHLAND PARK. NEWS OF THE WEEE. Snecial Correspongence af 1he Chicago Trihune. Hicuraxp Pang, Sept. 4.—TFhe principsl event of .the weck was the picnic and dapcing party given Ly the Episcopal Church to raise funds to build their chapel. The picnic was not very largely attended, owing undoubtedly to the in: touse hoat, ang the dysire of the ladies not to Jook in the evepifg as though they had been at work over the kitchen stove all day. At a little after 8in the evening Johnny Hand's band of eight pieces struck into a waltz and the hotel dining-room was filled with whirliog couples who, in epite of the exceedingly bot weather and crowded state of the room, insisted that they were enjoying themselves immensely. ‘Among those present wero Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Goodell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Preaton, Mr. sud Mrs, J. F. Delebant, Mr. and Alrs, George Ross, nee Osborne, afr. and Mrs. W, W. Boying- ton, Mr. apd Mrs.C. R. Field, the Misses Mig (Kankakee), Misses Goodell, Misses James (Providence, R._1.), Msses £ddy, Miss Cbristy (Buffalo), Miss Remmer (Kenwocd), and Misscs Rall, Sputh, Waketield, and Boyiogton, Highiand Park. Among the pentlemen were Messrs. Mc- Cormick, Girlert, Bennett. Sclig, Harvey, Cope- L, Coe, McConn, Tibbitts, Beebe, Lukes, and Hall. The affair was a syccess, both socially and tinancially, for which great credit is due to the Rev. Mr. Qsborne, who has had the sole management in his bands. “The authorities have spent timo enough put- ting up notices and condemning the bridge be- tweon here aod Ravinia (on the east road) to havo repaired tha damage. It is a large brdge, acd cost & good deal of money. Escli rain only makes matters worse, and if they ever expect to do anything. the sooner the batter. A panful accident occurred Friday at one of the new houses Just south of the hotel. A scaf- folding, ou which a painter was working, broke, letting him fall some -30 feet to the eround, breakin z ono log and dislocatiog the aukle of the other. He received the proper medical aid, and is doiog as well 88 possible. Mr. J. W. Preston has gone Esat on a short trip. He was accompauted by his son Masgtoer fiewis, who is on Lis way to school at Worcester, as8, The manv friends of Mrs. E. H. Denison will bo giad to bear that she has Bo far recovered from her recant severs iliness s to be out of danger. Dr. J. C. Dean, who bas been prospecting in Florida, is expécted back to-day. He has been wniting home such glowing acconnts of the oli- mate, goil, etc., in the land of tlowers, that he has brought on % relapse of the Fiorida fever on parties who were going down thera lass year but had given it up this summer. It is to be noped llur the good of soctety here none of them will eave, ———t DU PAGE COUNTY.' B WHEATON. Soeciat Carrespondence of The Chicago Tribune. WaEatoN, Sept. 4.—The twenty-first annual DuPage County Fair will open Monday morning, and cootinue three days. The officers bave spared no efforts to make it the finest fair ever beld in the county. The newly-slected pastor of the Congrega- tioial charci, the Rev. L. Taylor, of Farming- ton, TlL, wilt take up his pastoral labors to-mor- row at College Chapel. ‘Wednesday the Sundsy-schools of Wheaton and Prospect Park participated in the united Jjoys of a picnic. The books belonging to tis circulating library that were formerly at Kelaey's store have been removed to the rooms lately occupied by the Misses Nash, Large additions of new booke bave been made to the library, and it is said other important changes will be made soon. The plans of the much-talked-of ** new de- pot” have been drawn, The architect, Mr. William Blackstone, of Oak Park, bas given a very ceat and convenient design. The buildiog wili cost, when completed, $1,000. Work will be immedistely commenced. The different base-ball clubb of DuPage and adjoining counties have beeu cordially invited to attend the coming fair, and play oo the grounds, and also to come in for their share of the premiums. Mrs. Irwin, of Chicago, has been the guest of Mrs. Arion, at Spring .Brook, for the pasl week. _The Rev. L. Taylor, of Farmington, IiL., ar- rived Tuesday at Wheaton. Mr. Taylor will oc- cupy the Lewis pmeer&y for his remdence. Dr. A. and Mrs. Waterman have returned from 8 five weeke’ trip. Mrs. Ellen Ruddock, who has been traveling through Mionesota, ia at home again. ‘Witliam G. Taylor and wife, of Phillipsburg, bave been at the home of J. B. Walker for a few days. Mrs. Julis Green of Chicago, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Wilson for the past three weeks. She left the latter partof the week for Aurora. Mr. C. L. Steavens, of Pittsburg, Pa., accom- panied by his motber, made a flying visit to e Raxd and 7 § rg, Ward and ber son, Wales Van Ames, lgft ‘Wednesday for New York City. F' ot Misa Josie Almini, who has been Alrs. Ward's guest during her school vacation, returned to Chicago. Melvin Smith, of the firin of Smith & Gary, of Wesatrick, Ia., is.the guest of friends, ‘The death of Mrs. Rebécca Howard Walker, wife of the Hon. J. 8. Walker, was & buredve- ment that is felt by ¢ho entire community. Mra. Walker had no chiidron of her own. but during ber liféturie ber hiomié has been the shelter for & number of homeless and motherless children. Her remains were taken to Mansfield, O., for in~ terment. Mrs. Walker was in her 68th year. Mrd. Jerusha Worthdm died at the residence of Deacon Wortbim, Saturday, Aug: 28. Mra. Wortham was 51 years and 4 montha old. \Wednesuay, Aug. 25, there died at the residence of Capt. J. J. Coke Mrs. Adab Carl Coke, sged 79. Her remsing were taken to Dowaer's Grove and 1aterred m the West Side Cemeérery Thurs- day afternoon. & TTRNER JUNCTION. ¥ .. The Rennion.of .the One Hundred. and Fifth Regiment, 1llinoia Volunteers, was the event of the week. Ao evening of zeading:was given Ssturday, by Mias Jeesie Conthoni. at the AMethodist Chureh, xgxlmu benafit of the Sunday-school of ¢ 80~ The Sundag-school meeting. Sunday, wag 8 very interestiog onp. The spéeches wers brief -gd pot tedious, aud the sing:nx by the Quartotte Cinb of Wheatdn vas patliculatly enjoyable. _ There died cn Wedneéday, Aug. 25, Mr. Robeit Alifson. sgéd 79 vexrs aid 9 moi Mr: Alli- son; iclaw Jobi West, of this place, was a native of Leeds; Eoglénd. M{: John Standidgs buried an infant child this ‘weel % LOMBARD. 3 .. Tho lesdiog event of the week in this. quiet. little town was & surniise party given by Mrs. E. F. Cusbing in bonor of her husband's {:inhdny, The guests assembled at:the house of Ms. 8. AL Packard, and from thera repsired_fo_ the, resi- dence of Mr. Caabing; ufium complataly b Amun$ the number present were Nr. and Mrs, W. Packi aod Mrs. Wilber Plum, Mr. apd Mrs.sV. R.Plom, Mr. apd Mra. Frank Weher, Br. and Alra. V. G. La Toy and danghtqr, Mrs. Scoville, af Chicago, Miss Anpa %h(son. Mies Msy Meader, Miss Stella Evans, Misg Ella Marsh, Miss S, Harte, and Hattie Bell Bouton, of Chicago, and Mesars. Pierce, Matson, Town, and Ferguson. All re- rejted the apsence of Mrs. N.8. Cyshing snd s;ugh!u Eva, who have gone on a visit to Iowe. The many friends of Alrs. James Claflin will be sarsy o lesrn $hat no favorable npws has yet been hesrd from har. She went to California pring for the benefit of her health, accom- panied by her son Willie. Mr. N. Matson, who has been ill sinca last April, is now slowly convalescing. The Rev, Cavenno is enjoying his vacation at home n the bosom of bis family. ~ Miss Minnfe Bweet is vis- iting friendy o Wisconasn. Alma and Alice Hull have £one to Bogton to spend a fawy weeks. 3. Tsase Claflin has just returced from s rus- ticating tour, looking moro genial than ever. At the usual Friday-evening entertaiumont, Capt. Blrke gave s long and interestiog account of ‘one of his numerous voyages. Mpa. T. M. Hull and Jr. Barnard sang the "' Larboard Watch,” and wepe baartily spplaudsd. Some time qin the peoplg of this place found tha they had too many churches on hand, and succeeded in disposiog of one to a Mr. Jacobs, who forthwith lowersd the bell that used to call people to prayer, and sent it to Wheaton. Tak- ing out the ppws. he declared it his in‘ention to give the young folks s chance to hi senes of gocial hops, The first one was & euccess; the nest etill batter. Next Saturday night bs gives anojher. PBOSEECT PARK. “Harvesting is abont sll over in this section, and farmers are having their threshing done up at once. All crops ara very gogd. Flax will sversge about 14 bushels per scre. Of oats thera1s an unugually large crop. Mr. Jobn 8, Cox recetved the sad news this week of the death of his oldest brotuer. He was accidentsily drowned. while awimming his horse throngh a river after cattle. He became entangled i » rope that was fastened to a 'horsa and, 8d no help could come to him, he was owned. h = Mr. J, 8. Dadge hag returned from hig visit to the Pacific slope. He has recaperated his health, and is Jooking finely. Anotber house has been built on the site of the one lately burned down, belocging to L. Mertes, It'is somewhat larger than the other. Mr. Jobn Groef, the hotel keeper, has pur- chased_the dwelling-house formarly owned by Ar. Feidler, and is fitting it up for his future residence. Hs intends moving iuto it about the first of next month. i ’ NAPERVILLE. ¢ The weather of the past week has been the warmest of the sesson. Tuesdsy sud Wednes- day the thermomster stood 98 degreesin the shade. Farmers, however, are anxions for two or three weeks of just such weather to ripen the corn. : ‘Tho Board of Trustaes met Friday evening. A committee was sppointed to consult with an attorney in regard to the recovery of property taken from tho old Court-House. = It was or- dered that all the unavailable property of the village be sold at public aucticn under the di- rection of the Coart-House Committes. i At the)ast weekly meeting of the Naperville Literary Society the following officers were chosen: Pratident, M. P. Powsell; Yice-Presi- dent, J. H. Chew; Secretury, W. P. Wright ; Tressurer, H. 8. Cody; Editor, J. L. Rockey. ‘Over 200 students were present st the opening ot the fall term of the Nortbwestern College, and pumbers bave been arriving duriog the week, A3 an educational institution the College is taking high raok. The camp-meeting closed Tuesday, and al- though it was not ss well attended ason previ- ous years, yet the interest was kept up until the close, and m3ny were ingtructed by the eloquent sermons of the distinguished divines present. Bishop Eschey, lately returned from Germany, Was pressot during the week, and Sunday he de- livered & very eloguent sermon t0 & large audi- ence. Schultz's Block is nearing completion. The paioters are preparing to give it the finishing touches. M. Brown's new brick buding will soon be ready for occupancy. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh have gone East on & six weeks’ tour. Tne Rev. Mr. Bmythe will ocoupy the pulpit of 8t. Jobn's Church Sunday. Alrs. Vosberg 1s visiting at the house of Mrs. Laird. Mrs. Hyde and daoghter have returned from the Kast. : Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeman and Mrs. Dr. Morse have gone East, Mr. and . Williaws, of Chicago, spent & fow days recently among friends snd scqasint- ances here. Mr. Petor Saylor, of Crown Point, Ind, paid a flying visit to Naperville Iately. ‘ DOWNER'S GROVE. Since City Marsha! Dunlap has made it so un- comlortable for thieves, burglars, snd vagrants in Chicago, many of them have betaken them- selves to the small country towns, and there be- gin their operations. And, although thers is & village ordinance against vagrancy, and a full quota of village officers toenfores it, still pum- bers of vagrants hang around prepared to either beg or eteal, a8 the circumstances may permit. The timely intervention of the suthorities is Decessdry to protect citizens from theso nefari- ous classes. Tuesday night the house of Dr. ILoDuc wag entered, and the thieves, after se- curiag the Doctor’s gold waich, same articles of clothiug, and a emalisum of monsy, made their escape. Mr. John Bass has finshed and taken posses- sion of his new house. 1 The Rev. A, L. P. Loomis spent a few days with bis friends at the Grove recentl Mrs. Braisted and daugbter and Mra. J. Stan- iey and daughter hiave returned from their vaca- tion tour. A large numbar of pew books have besen re- cently added to the public reading-voom, which is now open to the public Thuraday and Satar- day evenings. is8 A. Gibbs gave a birthdsy party Ssturdsy. A large number of her friends were present. ———— PARK RIDGE. The public echool commenced its fall session Monday, about Afty echolars being in attond- ance. It 18 to be regretted that 80 many of the iarger pupils cannot begin attending until later in the eeason, being detained at home by the unfinished sammer work. 1t becomes more dif- ficult then to properly classify them, andisa source of annoyance to the teachera and of ab- solute damage £o the advancement of the pupils. Mr. Kuox is retmned as Principal, and Aiss Kennicott as Assistant. They have both fiveh the utmost sattafaction the previous year, and under their wansgement parents will rest as- sured that the school will retain ita good repu- tation, The Rev. Mr. Strong wiil presch for the Con- grogationalists this morcing &t hall-past 10 o'ciock, at thé hall in the hofel. The work on the Rand road has commenced. and is progres#ing satisfactonly. ‘The Strest Commisioner has & force at work, and will sooa have fAnished the grdding, whed it will ba grav- eled by Mr. Murphy, who was awarded the cos- tract. When (inished thie town will be abls to boast of a8 good a graveled road .as any of it neighbors, aud that tao free of toll. Mr. J. K. Maisfield haa old his houss and lot to Mr. S. Salisbary, late of Pecatovica, IiL., for $2.400." Mr. Manafield has moved nto the hotel, whers he will reside tempararily until his new house to be built upon s vary eligible lot near the Congregational Cniirchi sball be completed. He will commence its erection immediately. Mr. Salisbury with bis family arrived Siturday. They will be & very acceptable addition to the society of the placs. 5 i 2 Mr. L. Bodgés sold duiing the woek to Mr. .T.ldlub Manafield 200 feet front in Block 7 for $2.000. ‘The youngest child of Mr. Sweet, aged 134 sears, thought he would go_on a tour of dis- covery last Tuesday, preparatory to which he made 8 general overhauling of the family medi- cioe chest. Psssing disdainfully by sach mild remedies &4 laudanom, bellsdonms, aud croton ol hie finally selected & box of Scheuck's Man- draie Pills, and jmmediately frocasded to_tedt thieir eficacy by taking a goodly dosa of them. The sffect was immedisfe, dnd by the titnea pbysician could reach him thé ctild was danger- ousiyill. The child is now out of danger, but very weak. it y The shoe shop of Pat Cobléy Was &ntéred Honday Hight and godds takén to. the amount of €20. This is the third time this sltop has been entered by a burglar, and petty thefts have be- come numerous. ‘Lbus far it hia been imposai- blo to detect the thief, but it is evident .that he i no stranger bere, but is well zoqiinted with the neighborkiodd. He may rest agsured that “jtisa long lane "that his no turning.” A child's eack was sfolen from this fence near the store not loog 2go_in the daytims, so it 18 plain that the thief i8 0ot from a distaoce, and it womid bs wall tor the citizens to look odt for him. . The. néw feuca in the rear of the AL E. Charch. placed thers by, the liberality o! ua: ’n;;xmnxgzlutili:“ of th eu{ 'i.:fin;’ d, a0 d"d 1 0 | péarsce g choreh yird &4 the' : gi.‘A‘. O: Swedt wis 8’ thé buil The Yooug Ixdies; . thro much discourage- R evtins srecitasit their enterprise. .sod desarve muck praise for ed, and will no doub . D. Newcomb .has entertained the pas week Alr.. Shephard and wife, and their two daughtors, of Wisconsin, Mrs. 'Dickenson and Mra. Colburn, of Barrington, and Mrs. Wood, of Palatine. Dy. Stewart, of Lexington, Ky.. left Friday morning with his daughters, Misses Ada and Mary, for his Southern home. = Mias Ada will enter a seminary there immediately after her arrival. Miss Minnis Cravens has returned to Notre Dame. Both thess young ladies have heen spendiog the past few weeks with their unole, Mlr, William Cravens, and have endesred themselves to all, Bright and piguant, they baye been the life of every social gathering. By many they will be sadly missed, and their return eagerly looked for. Vacations are sl too sweet and_pleasant to Izst. One by one the young atudents are leaying for the classic shades of Alma Mater. May it be very long before thay shall learn that their school days are their hap- piest ones. An incident which accorad the other night on Prospect avenue has given occagsion tp much amusement to the few wha have been much uc- uainted with the facts and know the parties. 'ha story is given 88 related by an eye-witness, who, seeing but unseen, viewed the serio-comio tragody. A very diguified, sensitive, hat withal eatimable elderly little lady, who resjdesin a neat little_cottage on the avenue, after locking her dwelling and eecuring it sgainst the depreda- tlons of any tramp or midnight prowler who might ba Jurking 1n the neighborhood, resorted tq 8 nelghbo_r'n for an evening'a visii, After the torrid heat of the day, tho evening was cool apd delightful, ber visit proved an agreeabls one, and it ivas late beforo ahe pre- pared to raturn to her domicile, when, to her dismsy, she found that she had loat the key to ber house. The gentlemanly peighbor—none more so—at whose nouse ehe had been spending the avening offered to_take his lLittle hatchet along to pry up a window, and thus gain access. The place was resched, and the window, after much exertion, pried open. ‘The gentleman then essayed to enter, hut, slas! he bad either miscalculated the Bize Of the opening or of his own corporosity, for he is no skele- ton of a man, but,6 of good, generous Aldermanic proportions. - He succseded in get- ting his head and part of his body inside, while the reat obstinately refused to_go further, and he bgeame fairly wedged ins He could peither advance nor retréat, and he was inthe'worst kind of adilemms. The coldsweet started to bis forehead, and for a time it seemed sure that the services of & Coroner might be ngeded to return a verdict ot Gied from strangulation or suffaca— tion. One more last effort he made, however, and by superhuman exertion managsd to release himself. After recoveriog Rhim- selt he - prooseded to * do . the 4 nmext best thing. Gently and tenderly lifting the dninty, dignified little lady in bis arms he put her through the opening, and eafely deposited her inside. The anathemas which that gentle- man is obliged to smother, the curses, not loud but deep, which he mentally hurls st all boild- ers of small windows may be conceived of, while lest another similar emergeacy may arise, he proposes to immediately go into training, and by diet and exerciso bring his size and weight down to something neer the regulation standard, T ———— LAKE VIEW., BELIGIOUS, - Thers will ba no services at the Fullerton Avenue Church this morning, owing to the fail- ure of the man having the work in charge to finish the repairs 88 promised. This is rather discouraging o those who are disinclined to run around on Sundays. However, the church wll be open withont doubt next Sundsy, when the Rev. W. 0. Henderson will preach. Alr. Young will be absen} two more Sabbaths. THE CONCERT at the Marine Hospiial Thursday night,was quite & yaried affeir. 1t was given in one of the upper Wards, 2 , cheerful room, decorated with flaga and pennanis, 88 became the abode of jolly tars. The music waa both instrumental and vocal, the former being given by Dr. Parks, and the latter by Mr. sod Alrs. P. P. Bliss, with their accustomed ability. The resurrected ghost of the Lake View Glee Club also made an uopremeditated assanlt upon the sudiencey and for once frightened no one. Capt. Kitwood, an old meaman who has sailed the briny deep for many & year. and is now looking after the spiritual welfars of his shipmates, gave the boys s rousing speech, and won their hearts, After a sufficient amount of esthetic indulgence had -been allowed, an ad- journment was had to an adjoining room, where ice cream was served. The (nnd coliected is for the benefit of the library establisheq, by the young men of the Mission for the of the eatlors. MISOELLANEOUS. The Theological Seminary began its fall term Thursday afterncon with the ordinary exercises. Prof. Patterson, the spenker appointed_for the occasion, failed to appear, and short addresses were made by Profs. Pstton, Blackburn, and Halzey. 2 Prot. Elliott has returned from Canada, whera be bas been spending bis vacation. His family will remain there some time longer. Will Commissioner Goode come around and enable the cutting down of Diversey avenue to be proceeded with? It has been waiting for him for & week. The Seminary Chapel presents a fine appoar- ance with its mewly staioed walls, The ouiside work is sll done, with the exception of the spiro, and men sre busily engaged on the interior. The schools open their doois again to-morrow to the young hopefuls of the town, and with them tbe High School. Agawn 8Sof yore will literary young ladies attending that institution cause much wonderment to the minds of conser- vative passengers by alighting backwards from the dummy when making 12 knots an hour. An accident poticy man might work up some busi- ness on the route. = Julins Kester is potticgup a two-story and bascment brick dwelling with stone trimmings on Wellington avenue, near ths Dummy road. Since the paving of thia street it is beginning t0 build np well. ‘Albert Vieser is building o double two-story and basement: dwelling on'Georgs strest, near the Iake-shora drive. 3 The latest thing in the picnic line was a riding picoic which came off yesterday. Tbe yodog peopie of the town are well off in the way of steeds, and can turn out quite a cavalexde. e OAK PARK, SOCIAL ITEMS. Tuesday evening Miss Dell Whoples gave 8 very pleasant compaoy to her friends. The in- vitations said it would be a **musical soirce,” but, after the musicians bad delighted the as- sembly with their sweetest melodies, the room was cleared for dancing, and the rest of the evening devoted to it. The musicians of the evening were Mrs. H. B. Horton, Miss Gertie Bawin, of Elmhurst, Miss Wood. Miss Conwell, Mims McDongall, and Misa Hattie Leonard. of Chicago. Among the number present were Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Furbeck, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kettlestrings, Mr. and Mre, Hull,‘Mr. ahd ra. Hooker, Mrs. Whoples, iss Wood, 3fins Maisn Niles, Miss Dell Whoples Miss Miry Conwell, Miss Mary Blias, Miss Mary Furbeck, and Messra A. D. Foster, Cooke, Blossom, Wilbur, Bles, Marcelius, Niles, Hurd, Ed_Colburn Chi- cago, Harding, Whoples, and Dr. E. L. Cash. 417, Fraok Gray, 2on of the editor of the In- teror of Chicago, starts Tuesday for Worcester, 0., where Lis will spend the ensuing yedr at school. Mr. Frank is & favorite in hus set, and bin genial face will be much missed from the social gatherioga. 3 Mr, Warreb Furbeck has returned from a two weeks' tenting tnip, looking Huely. Miss Nettie Toole returned in the early part of the week from & trip of two monthe’ duration. Mr. snd Mrs, Flanders gave théir youngest little daughter ,& birthday party Thursday. It was » gala day for the httie ones. .. . "Mr.Nictiolas Amérhuret, thé - floriat, had fé- tirned from Germany, having beénthree months abroad, spending most of lé time in Berln. He has come back not empty-handed, but with namerous fine spécimens of plants. Mezars, E. D. Cooke and George Blossom bave retirned to the city. They reade on the Bouth Side, Lo The Usity Chrrch, that has for several months héd o regular minister, gave a call to the Rev. J. W. Hiads, of Augusts, Me., which the gentle- man has accepted, and will commence bis labors this morning. Services at 10:30 . m.and 7:30 P aiik ajd Mids Elli Gray gave i lirge party ab the nefand elozuat residence of their fatber on Friday nve‘nmz.t T’Ih‘; ur:l;; l::; in every particular very elegaot. . The wal ing ey e tront door o the roadway was brillianc- 1y ilinminated with Japanese lanterns. Danciog was given the preferece over all the amuse- rnénts of the evening, and was continuéd until véry mear_the h of mvidoight. Among the puesta present were Misdes Grics Rayne, Fanny . Coy, _ Mary . Farbeck . Lulu Rayoe, Hattie Montgomery, May Wolcott, the Misses Brown, Miss Wade, Mias Luella Dun- Tha young. gentlemen Wero represented by Mepsrs. Conwell, Bliss, Cook, sud Baing; of Chiesgo; add Scoville, Dan- 1xp; Nilés, Phelps, Wolcott, ‘Whoolés, Gurley, ‘Harkness, aud Huntington, of Qak Pack.. ._ ... The schqql-honse h«n)fl; in _fine_order, and the will open morning: lao, and Miss Flagg. eyl HYDE PARK., & BAILROAD DELAYS wera sll the fashion Jast week. Mopday Balumore & Obio train ran off the track ag Oskland Station, and the Iilinois Central train due here at 6:40 p. m. did not arrive till T:15, ‘Wedneadsy one of the coal ears in a ireight ."u train lpst w0 wheels . off its forwant trugk,* sod before , the ' damage be repaired two § other . trains * wera delayed for s copaiderable tims. The Mlincis 9:30 passenger {Tain was delayed for some timg at the Hyde Park station to disembark a ngmber of iron rods Wednesdsy morning. Some pere sons residing here wished to board the Michigsn Central train at 8:30 Thureday morning. The station master did not flag the train untilit wag within & block of the statios plaifopm, and consequently it , ran some ; distanea beyond _befors it / could _be 'stapped, and then had to back. Meanwhile the Dlinafs Central train came rattling along, and did nog sucoeed ia stopping until it was within » rod of l!xte Mh? train, &:mh csused considerable ng citement among the spectatol 3 wiX;eu a collision. B i flp&lfi_ per announcement, the trial of th i molds Rtioud took pitce. Fritey. Ths pros: pal advantage of this railway isits comparatively small cost, which isat lesat 50 per cent lass than that of s ordinary railroad. i e Zuorso oves. new e houae 18 going u) Bowen. enus, between Cottage Giaugngdmmngh :: enues. Three new brick blocks ars mearly fa. ished on Bellevue avenue, between Forty-thisd snd Party-fourth streets. Two elegant resi- dences are jn process of construction on Oake wood Boulevard, between Cottage Grovo sud Langley avenes. , PR PEBSONAL. ¥ Misa Weaver aid Mr. Joha Weaver left hars on the u;chi an ginml trajn Thr - morn- ing, one for New Haven to prepare for callegs, &R;Lhcr {t;r New York. e e o) oog the names lately regiatersd at Hyde Park House are : Nathan Alears, Ghiugt J.W. Heiman, New York; Mrs. A. B. Funk, Blafimgt%n ; Irs P. Bowep, Charles H. Curtia, Benjamin F. Guyton, and 8. C. Manros, Chits go; Joseph H. Bowen, Wildwood ; A. C. Spaf- ford, Rockford ; C. H. Ponlson, Philadalphia; and Mias E, F. Hapgood, E. W. Dewey and fame ily, Miss Jennie White and W. L. Boughtop, Chi- Cago. Ar. Haskell has returned from his ' summar trip and will occupy bis usual position in the High School at the commencement of the fall term. A junior member of the family of Mrs. Faire mwan arrived Tuesday evening ; he waa a boy. ¥ - ‘MISCELLANBOUS. Mr. Rees I8 not runoing opposition to B4 Horne, a4 stated i Tax TRIBONE last Sundsy, but the policemen prefer to go to Beas',s0 Horne has to induce them to bring him “prigon- ers. Tt cost Mr. Morgan 4,000 to repair the dsme ages dore to his pier in the storm of & week or two ago. He has employed a diver neariy eyery day during the past week. Only one-half the usual number of teams were present at thé sixth South Park concert, owing to the inclemensy ol the weather during the early part of the noon, and the muddy roads. The macadamizing of the west side of Drezel boulevard will be finished sooa. "Ihe Hyde Park Houso is doing a pretty business at present, and is being prepared for the boarders from abroad who are expectad to Btop there during the Exposition. The Plymouth Congregational Charch of Chi- cago gave their anuual picoic at Woodlsma Taoursday. But one-haif the usual namber wers Dresent, but they had a fine time. T'nere have been nearly sisty picnics on the South Park pic- nic grounds this season. Tae Hyde Park fire company turnad out Thars- dey evening, and notwithstanding there werabub eight men ont and the strects were muddy. ran from the Presbyterian Charch and o the hose in five minutes. e g EVANSTON. THE PAST WEEE bas been more active, socially and otherwiss, than those that immediately preceded it. Evans- ton already seems to bave thrown off the anausl midsummer dallness, and to have aroused itselt for & lively winter. Tho symptoms which foreshadow the speedy opening of the numezons educational institations of the villsge are wit pessed on every baod, and before loug Evanston will have resumed ita patinl appesrance of quict and subdued sctimity. ‘The more notable events of the week are chronicled in the record following, bat it should bo understood that Tux THIBUNE I8 awaro of several private gathetings and mitnor bappenings which have been produative of o inconsiderable amounz of pleasure to tiose ine terested. THE PUBLIC 8CII0OLS of the villigs opened Mondsy, with unusually large attendance. In combec tion with them & High-School has beet establisbed, with a three E:.’m‘ courge, Propars tory to the Uaniversity. The drst claas wiil grade uate next June, and pow numbors fourtees. There are over 450 scholars in all the depar- ments. Following are the uames of the teachers: _ Ot E. Haveo, Evauston, Superintendent ; Miss J. A. Judson. Freeport; Mis Helen, E. Awmos, Beloit; Migs Agues S Hinman, Beloit ; Miss Lillie 3. Stephenson, Eo~ glewood ; Miss Anna . Hopklos, Racine ; Mim Annio W. Hines, Weat Union, In.; Miss Laurd Ritchell, Evanston; Miss Louise Mumphrey, Oswego, N. Y. ; Mias Celia Sargent, Rock Island; Mrs. A. B, Hendetson, Lako Forest, teacher o yocal music. i THE NORTRWESTERY USIVERSITY. . The fall term of the Usiversity will open Wednesdsy, Sept. 15, The Professors ars ‘begin- ping to return from thelr summer tnps and now and old students occasionally pus 10 an appearance already, generally in @eax of a boarding place, informasion concering du. institution, or means of making up ** conditions, according to circumstances. The indicatiboy promise an increasod attendance in the variom departments, all of which have been placad good working order. THE S0CIAL CLUB. The next regulat meetiog of tha Social Ctab +will be Thuredsy evenmg, when . officers for the coming year will be nommnated. The sonosl election wiil taks place Tuesddy eveniog, Sept. 21. The Club proposes to opén. winter campaij vigorously, 2 Committee on Entertainments 18 already in¢d~ bating an opening entertamnment whicb is do- mgned to overshadow all previous ones- §T. MARE'S CHURCH. b The ladies of St. Mark's (Ej l)'Chwfl have been laboring industcously duriog summer to increase the funda iB church treasury, in order to justfy needsd Tepairs, alteralibos, and improveiddhis in the church. To thw ead they bive also projecied on entartainment of tab- leaux, wich music, which will be given s Jem piige Hail Tuuraday evenisg. Grest p;;nl have been taken to make the :ma_rh‘mf ‘h: success, and this is further segared ny‘m‘ character of tta talent, :ath wxf_ln& aung,l ioi e the church, which haa beeu sz b ecially aursctive port. The music will be an esp A RIGGS' | FAREWELL. DEB. B S s The Bav. Lr. A C, Bnggs will pmf}l ,l!f:_ faroiell fermon b the Finkb -“nu odist Church this evening, when Ba . terminate his three years' pastorate. The Dot~ charge of & church thére. chirch testified their ésteem for M1 Wednesday, by prétentmg her,.in way, with an array of choice nable wesaring napparel. = A . 80CH aiso held in the church partors Tous dur ey ing, at which the friends of the R“wséfl. W5d family gathered in ‘condiderible numl , gpent several honrs pleasactiy. : N ‘The Rock River Co3ference mests st Jnm four waeks, and, until then, it will not be kod¥ itively who will sucqeed, DI Bo g?zsec\lflk:!on Bab béen rifs for some tizie, 363 12 church officials ave Gctively LAMGreBUDE RO Selvos in the matter. .The mames mas, gram nently copsidered are Dr. Stratton, gf sd‘:m Dr. Hnnun{zon. of Syracuse, N. X Sizims, of Ney Jersey, . Nivoh HAPPENIN e e exdence 67 M0 Thé Eclectic Club met it the r bt - Lyons o ltente 0 O b - King was roquested to "mffl'wi-fifldha = ', e Croquet Club mests with i 05° e L ene Soin et b lnnhp:ep G, % i'&