Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 31, 1875, Page 8

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1875. HE CITY. CENERAL NEWS. The temperainre yeatorday, ss obsorved by Wanango, optician, 83 Madison street (Tninusr Bullding) was: At 8 a. m., 48 degreea; 10 . fu.. 52; 12 m., Gi; 3 p. m., 683 8 p. m, B9 * The Rev. T. DoWitt Tatmnage, of Brooklyn, In to doliver # lecturo befors tho Yaung Meo's Christian Asgociation next montn in Farsell sl The dirty condition of tho orossinga on Michi- gan avenuo, snd, In fact, on noarly all onr thor - oughfares, {a disgraceful, and they ought to bo cloaned at onco, while this aoft weathar lasts. Tho attontion of the proper authoritios ia called to tho fsct. Tho Board of Control of tho Becond Rogiment hold a short meoting at tho Bherman Houso Inst ovoning., Masars. Coolbaugh and Prindiville wora prosent among othera; after tho (raneac- tion of a littlo routino businces the Board sd- Jjouroed. Jan. 1 tho Messenger Department of tho American District Telegraph Compauy will bo closed botween the houreof 10 ». m, and 4 p, m., 1n ordor that tho managars may be abio to give their employes a Now-Year's dinner. Tho Polico and Firo Depariments will be ou duly s usual. Abont 3 o'clock yosterdny afterncon a man named Willinm Waliace, who resides at No, 326 YWost Madison street, had an eptloptio [it near the corner of Randolph and Ciark stroots, and sustainod injusies on his bead by the fa)l on the pavoment from whicl it i8 feared ho cannot ree cover. Tho annual addresa of tho carriers of Tae Ciicaao TriotNE is bofore us. It is o neat poem, tastofully put in troe, and wiil no donbt commend itsotf to all. Wo beapeak for tbe fnithful carrier & cordisl roceptios, 88 Lo well dosorves. Tho enrrior suggests that tho regards Do certaluly pocket-deep. Thisafternoon thero will bo somo fun at the Chamber of Commerco, At tlte hour of 3 o'clock, in accordance with immemorfal usage, the old boys on tho Board will raddenly begin o sories of antics of tho most len!(}un and iasughable %kind. Iate will bo knocked off, ears boxzed, coroa steppod _on, and all will, in short, behavo na far as poseible from their every-day demeanor. The balcony will bo resorved for ladies who may liko to witnesd the fostivities, The misfortaues which havo overtaken tho Beoteh flshing floet, off the coast of Fife, havo eauncd much Joss of lito and suflering in tho zruall villages of Collardyke und Bt. Monance, {wm which places thirty-soven mon lowt thoir ives, and ln}‘t nineteon widows and sovonty-two prphan cildron, bosldes athors depondant upon them for support, ‘This iaan Ipfunl ta charit~ ably inclined, Mr, Dalo, 165 Kast Madison streot, is authorized to recoivo subscriptions, Tho Rov. Moncuro D. Conway's church, tho First Unitarinn of Cincipoati, which bocame di- nided eomo sixteen yesrs sgo, wos recently anited, and the Rev. M. D. Conway proached tho iirst sormon to tho united congregation, It bas been without o minister for somo time, sud tho Rov. C. H. Wendte, late of this city, it is thought mill bo called o tho vacant pulpit, Tho divided 2hurch was known oa that of tho Redoemer and Furst Congregational. The Chicago Woman’s Christian Tomporanco TUnion held a mooting in their rooms in Farwoll J1all yestorday. ‘'Flis Treanuror siated that tho profits on the Junches amounted to 264v. Tho matter of holding Suuday ofterpoon prayer mootings was referred to tho Executivo Commit- too, and it wase resolvod to liold ono Bunday af- ternoon in the Clark Strect 1. ., Chtrch, “Mrs. Dennison Groves was elected to fill A vacancy on the Lxecutivo Committoa, Tho Judies will knep onen houso at the rooma on New Yoar's Day trom 2 to 4 p. m. for those who sympathizo with tho temporanco causo. Wedneudny ovaning, at_the reaidence of Mr. and Mrs, M. C. an, No. 269 West Adawy strcet, tha Ghicago High-School Class of 1471 et for its second annuul rounion, which was yery suceessful mad enjoyable affair. A fow wrero abaont, dua pernaps to tho weathor, but thoso whu wero prevent mado the time profit- &bin and pleneant with friondty groetings oud wishos. A good programmo was oxoculed in an admirable manoer. The clasa gnum was fins, aud wall read by the class poot, Jossph W, Bex-~ ton. The miuging of Mrs. B. A. Cate, and Dosers, MelVado and Stone, was very commend- ablo, and well recaivod. 5 Tho charming young ladies and tho young gentlemen composing tho graduating claes of 3475 of the Chicago High Bchool bad & very pleasaut rounion at tho Tromont Houwso Inst tvening. The bandsowe parlors aud club-rooms were thrown open, and the young conples prom- enoaded up sod down through tho balls. Suppor was aprond in tho Iadies’ ordinary, and with mu- »ic and daucing a most enjoyable evening was paesod, The clask is & largo and fiuo oue, and t:ntored into tho festivitics with a zeat refreshing to behald, 9fuch is duo the Tremont monage- tnent for their ofliciont efforts to make the ocea~ Bion oo of pieasuro to all. Mr. 8. M. Ettor, S8aperintendont of Public In- atruction in Illinoiw, Las received from Col, J. H. Wood & Co., of Wood's Museum, Chicago, o roposltion to furnish to all the Bchool Buper- intondonta of this Rtate such quantities of siugle admission tickots to tho Musenm and lecturo-room, good whenover presented, ne puay bo deeired, iu aid of the Educationsl Centounial Exposition of 1inois, ab the geand Ceutonnial of 1876. The torms nro oue-half the net proceods to be dovoled to tha Contonnisl 1-'un5), to ropresent tho oducational interests uf Illinois at Philadolphia, Mr. Elter, on babnif of tho Counly Buporintondents, has accoptod tho offer. Wodnesday evening, s gontloman rosiding on 7Woest Waslington street got into a llamlolfih mtroot car, which was _protty well filled, at tha cornor of Fifth avonuo. 1o paid bis fars, but shorlly afterward the covductor rotumed and demanded it again, "**I Lave paid my faro,” responded tho gentlomsn. * You can't_como that over me.” * Como what?" asked tho gentleman again. ** 0, there it no uso of Iying to mo,” ropliod the conduotar ; *1f you don't pay me I'll put_you off.” ‘Iho conductor ncted very gruftly aud rudely, and pat tho gou- tleman, who Liappeps -to bo su invalid, having beon shot hrdugh the body at Btono Iliver while in the army, off the car by force. Ittu ooodloss to say that complaint Lo been fodged *xith the officers of the Compauy, who will dis~ ehargo tho perpetrator of tho assault. ENJOYAULE DALLS. As hias beon the cuntom for nino yonrs past, Messrs. N. K, Fairbauk & Co., Iast evening gave their ownployos » chance, with their familics, to mest in social enjoymont. ‘The entertainment tonunted of s varied programme of tablesux, music, ete, Tho hall was held fa Central Hall, torner \abash “avenus and Twenty-second stroot, whero the merry dnnce was Indulged in, Dottzlor's orchestra furnisliug the susic, The small honrs of the morning had waned slmost, tre the party broko up, woll satistied with tho entertainment snd ploasure given by tha Meusrs. bairbank & Co. A substantal “supper was servod duriog the evoping. The pa:king-houso af the Wilson Gompany, Bouth Caosl uear Adams ttroot, was tho scono of feativity last evening, 'Flio firos gavo fts sece oud anuual ball to its 800 employes and fami- lies, and a vory enjoyablo time thoy bad. Dano- lug was indulged in, and st midutght rofresb- ments wora served, All went a8 wiorry as ono could wish, sud enjoyment roigued supreme till neatly daylight, THE BOARD OF TRAY, At the capcua of membors of the Board of Trade, held youterday afternoon, vhe followin, parties wore nominated for otticers of the Boar {or tho comtng yoar : Preadent—Joln It. Benxloy, Srcond Viee-Lreavdent—Iosiah Biilon, pire:tors—A, N, Young, IL. W. livgers, Jr., Georgo Btewart, J, IL Noiton, B, . Dunhaw ; to 81 vucancy for one Sear, Ocorgo N, Culver, Comnitlee of Arudiratun—W. ¥. Houners, O, D, danilly ¢, 1L Adamy, I W, Raloson, Wiliam Kin- sead. unimitice_of Appeais—Qeorge Armour, Murry Nel- mf. T oo A & Bareed, i ieer. o Bl Iscancy for ona yoar, D, ¥, Baxter, W, N, Brainard, The President of thu Board of Trade yester- Isy apponted Messrs. E. I, Bteveos, Robort iarren, and W. C, Raymond & committeo to ex- ymine into snd report upon the present railroad liscruninaci ons, ACCIDENTAL DRATI. Yeaterday morulug C, O, Clemonts accidental- o killod Limself, Clements & Warner, costum- a1, oceupy the second floor of the building, No. 04 Biate street. Tho floor is partitioned olf into rooms, ait of them nestly fitted up., Tho wembers of the firm wore both youug mon of & ovial diwposition, aud were out Wednesday even- ng for » little enjoyment, in company with two of their fijonds nawed L. H. Goodrich and J. 1. Bisson, At about 2 o'clock yesterday morn~ Jug the two Iatier retired, Jeaviog Clements and Wiight goesiping beside ove 1n the rear past «at the store. During s convorsation on geperst tuptos, Clemeants playfully picked up a amall pis- tol that had beon knocking sbout the store for months, and, pointing it at Wright's bead, ssid, + Buppose I shoot.” ~ He then reveraed the pis- tol. sid placiug the muzzle of it close Lo bis left temple, ang, without a word of warniog, fired. “the ball went elear throush tho bead, coming Aut M 9 RoMRE alwech duocily qppusiie that | exvelont, o snd he whero It enterod. Immodiateiy after tho deod was committed, Wright malied for nesintanco, and De. Wickoraham attended him 1o to tho time of death, which ocenrred ahortly hofore noon reater~ dav. 'The victitn did not roturn to canecionsnoss, and conrequently no precina oxplanation of tho shooting conld ba had, ‘Lho pistol is quite & small ono, of tho vest-pooket size, but Laa & Intgo bore, 'Tho triegor pulla rather atiff, owing to disuse, and this fact alone would scem to in« dicato n cara of willful suiclde. Aftor an fuvestigntion of the facts attending tho shooting, the Coronar's jury yesterday after- noon returned o verdict of nccidental doath from the careless bandling of firearms, ‘The doceassd was a yonng man of sbont 2t » of good mannors and nddrees, aud, having beeu ratiier anccessful In business, was hizhly thought of by i ran\lumnnn. If it was & cran of puiclde, thero certainly can e found 1o reason for it —t— INTERESTING TQ SCHOQOL.CHILDREN. VAN ALLEN V8. THE TRUSIEES. Within tho last fow days a caso of more than ordinary importance has beon decided in the Su- perior Court in this city, which, while very noar- 1y afrecting tho Interosts of oll eitizens, haa at- tracted very little attention, and {s worthy of a moro oxtendaed notic than has boen accorded it, On tho trial docket of the Buperior Court, in Judgo Oary's room, stands, ** The I'oople of tho Btato of Hlnois cx. rel, Martin Van Allon va, the Trustcea of Hehools of T. 40, T, 14, Lako View Tho caso 1was brought about filteen munths ago by Mr. Van Allen, because tho Trustoes oxcluded his son Frank from the High-School of Lako Viow, becauso his health would not admit of his taking all the stndies in tho Iligh-School couras, and becauso neither hia tnciination nor Mr. Yan Allon's Judgment indicated that he should study grammar: and to the ond that s might keep Iiis boalth and profit by tho {nstruction given in other studics for the year commencing Sopt. 4, 1875, Mr. Van Allen epecially requeated that his son might bo excuaed from Aundying gram- mar, On this condition he was examined by tho Principal, Prof, Nightingale, for admtesion totho High-Schiool in such stndies za it was dosired to have him purauo, Having passed s lughly creditable examination, ho_tvas admitted to big piace 1n the clasres of the High School. This coming to the knowledge of the Trus- tees, Mossra, F. Baor, Prof, W.P. Jones, Jr., and L. D. Owen. thoy at once fasned an order absolately forbidding Franit from beiug enrolled in the school, or admitted ovon to tho rooms of the school, though thers was no complaint of want of room or ungentlemanly behsvior, or anything else, only that ho did not pursue tho wlole conrse of the mohool. This, too, in the face of the fact tbat several puplls were af tho snmo time taking cach only ono or two of tho maro ornamental branches taught in tho school. Mr. Van Allen @ld not rollsh this cavalior treatmont, and, inetend of writing a lotter to the papers about his ill-troatrent and thon quietiy enbmittiog to wrong, orocooded to his attornoy, and began procecdings ngainat tho Trilstoes fora mandamus to compol thom te admit his sun to the High School, The casa came ou to bo heard. Tho provisions of tho Constitution of the State uaving beon read by his Ionor Judgo Gary, and Lo haviog examined tho atatntes and docisiona to which ho was reforred, decided tho cass at onco in favor of Mr. Von Allen, Tho Truntees at onco gave motico of appesl to the Bupromo Court, where it will be docided whotber a parent haa tho control of thq oducation of his own chil- dron, or whether his family cducation rests in the handa of tho school ofticors of the municipal- ity, nnd whotbor a child to 1fi-bealth can be en- tirely doprived of education 1n the common branches becanse ho canoot atand as much study 88 tho moro rugrod pupils. In the Ianguagoe of {ho decision, the parent is the best judge of what the future life of his child in to bo; of how long Lia can afford to rend him to school: of tha mentsl aptitudes of his child, and of his physical stamlos; that hs js in & degreo responsible for his fature conduct end Rood citizenship, and heneo Lis control canuot be dol- ogated to or usurped by school oflicers holding ouly temporarily an oflice. Mr. Van Allen exprosaea his determination to follow tlo caso ta tho court of highess resort with the kame unwonrying rorsoverauce that ho hna hitherto oxhibited, and expresses his abso- luto conviction that no court can or will on the principles of justice revorae Judgo Gary's do- cision. ———— WATCH-NIGHT, RERVICES IN THE CIURCIES. In socordance with the custom in existenco from timo immemorial, the new year will be ushered in to-night by watch-mestings of pray- ors and 8ongs of praise fn a number of churchos, allst of which is givon bolow: Watchenight services will be held in the Green Btroet Tabernacle, commencing at 9 o'clock, ‘Tha ‘Trinity Eplscopal Church will hold watch.night services, laatiug from 11 o 12 o'clock, in tho chapel, Watch-night services will bo held In the Wabash Avenue M. E. Church, commenciug at9 o'clock and cloaing with a * Love Foast.” In the Grant Place M. %, Church & watch-night meet. ing will be held, commencing at 9 o'clock, Intereating exerciees will enliven tho occasion, All are mvited. A watch-night meeting will Lo held in the Freo Methodint Church, No. 49 North Yorgan atreet, com- menciug at 8 o'clock, aud continuing until after mid- night, Tho_revivaliste, Whitlle and Itrown, with otheor clergymen, will candurt watcl-ight servicos in tha Ciifcago Avoune (Moady's) Church, commencing at 8 o'clock this evening. Inthe Michigan Avenne M, E. Church, between Thirty-second aud Thirty-third sircets, watch-night sorvices will ho hela, commencing at 9’ o'clock with Communion Servic, There will be preachisg at 10 o'clock, and aflerwarids o prayor-moeting, Christ Reformed Episcopal Church will hold » wateh-uight meeting with Tritity M. E. Church in (ho odifice of tho Iatter, coruer of Twenty-fuurth ntrect and Indiana avenus, commencing ot 9 o'clock, Bishop Harvis, Dr. Tiffany, and Nisbop Clianey will ofticate, and tho services wiil be very luteresting, —_— THE MEDICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION. DEDICATION OF A NEW LIDBAKY. A meoting of the Chicago Modical Prosa Asao- ciation was beld at tho rooms of the Acadomy ot Belences last ovening for the purpose of dedi. cating tho mew library of the Bacloty, and to conaider the prospocts of a medical journal startod by tho Bocloty some lime ago. There wera prosent Dr. Hamill, Preeidont; Dr. Etu- ridge, - Becrotary; Dr. Owon, Tronsurers snd Dr, BSawyer, Librarfan, avd about thitty others. Tha moecting was called to order by the Presidont, who openod with an addrees, in which ho welcomed the Association to the room dedicated to their use by thio Acad- emy of Beionces, and stated that it was tho wish of the Board to begin a library upon a scale that would bo a testimony to the piblic spirit of tho medical mon of tho Northwest, e also epoke in encouraging terma of the future of the Medi- cal Journal and Jxaminer. Tho sddross was warmly applaudod. ‘I'he nost speakor waa Dr, Hyde, who delivered o salutatory tn the Latin language. Dr, N. B. Davis, tho next speaker, exnrossed himself oxceedingly pleased with the landablo entorprise and energy displayed by the medical faculty of tho city in orgauizibg & society which, it porpotuated, would provo of {nostimable ben- efit to tho profossion. Dr. 1. A, Johnston felt that iho needs of n wodical library and journal was ao imperative one, and was williug to contribute freely to the support of wuch an enterpriso. { 1Dz, Ettridgo atated that the Medical Journal was written up by ono editor and four sesociates, and appoared on the 25th of each month, givlng ample timo for it 10 reach the subscriber by tho firat of the succeoding month. Dr. R. J. Jackson thought that the citizens of Cbicago had a right to be proud of the medical body which had been organized in their midst, Dr, Byford considored the organization of tho Bocicty as a milo-stone which would mark the advancemeut of the profession, snd veforred to tho fact that thera are at present tuo wany in. competent doctors in the fiold. Dr. Dridge remarked thal there was no poasi- blo reason why the orgauization should not livo, ™ uh\zu started upon a sound basis, finsncially speaking. Other speakers made running remarka sppro- priste to the occasion, aud aftor some general discussion the meeting adjourned. ——— THE AMATEUR DRAMA, THE UNITY CHURCH FRATERNITY gave a most creditable dramatio eutertainment In the parlors of thetr edifice, on North Dear- born stroet, last evening, Allthe sests were full, and the ladies and gentlemen present con- stituted the clite of the Unitarlsn denowination, woll mixed with those of other crecds. As & mattor of fact, the peiformannes of the ama- teur actors .and metresscs were far beyond aoything anticipated, ond reflected high hounor oo those who assumed thoe various roles given to them on the Fmgmmma. My Uuclo's” WilL" & ve¢ry pretty parlor drama, was the firss piece set upon the boards, and wis yeccived with every mark of pop- ulsr favor. The scenery, considering the im- promptu charscter @ the stage, was hesoine, = Florence Marigold (Mies Swazey), wat only equaled by tho hero, Cliarles Cashmore (Mr. F. Greeley), fn dramatie talent. Mr, I, P. Wilkinsou, tho unclo, a8 Mr. Hurke, showed good judgment and a eplondid knack of kooping out of the way when thore would have been ono too many, Tho cloan of thia emi-cowedy was hailed with universal applansn,and in Justico It must be add- ©d Lhat Mios Swazey was not indobted thern- for to her beauty, but to hor well- dofined talent ns n promising Acttoms, Mr. Greoley, n vary falonted young gnntloman, must bo content to raflect the genins of his fair rnnner. The othor gentlemon can borrow goms ight from each of tho handsomo pair. A Dretty Vieco of DBusincss” was tho afterpioco, and was not_cecotrd in ability to its _ prodocessor. Mies llarmon as Mrs, Fauny Grantir, tho charming widow, was all {at conld be deslred ; and the pratty Mias Larrabcamado n coy and bashful maiden as Charlotte Shev. Lobron, the bonse- eorvant, Miss Collyer. daugRter of tho pastor, ghowed comic talent wlich tho andience hoartily appreciated. © Mr. Feswondon, as Capt. Felir Mernreather, was well up in voico and in solf- pogsesaion, but had Juat a trifle too much of the sailor swagger. Novertholess, lio was a right pleasant fellow on the stage, nnd ehono in the osenintory peioncn, Mr. 1I, W. Walkor made n presentable Launce- 10t Shee, the beautiful lover, but was sltogether too romantic 1a countonaucn for tha part 16 o3- eaved. 1lis feawrcn aro decidels Boothian, and much too classio and oxprossive to ba the medium of oxpressing awkward bashifulness on tho part of a professional gentio- man—evon & doctor tinuged to the society af attractivo females, The performanco of last evening gavo fino fndication of what tho Frater- nity is capable of accomplishing, and it is to be hoped that tha creanization will ofton repoat ita intoresting oxhibitions. ——— CRIMINAL, The fracas betweon Irocks McLosn and hia womnn ocenrred at No. 16 Houth Greon street, instend of No. 14, ns reportod proviously. 3. A. Moltko waa yosterday held in 21,000 bail to awalt the result of injurics he was cruel enough to intlict on a frall dameol named Carrie Fdwards somo nights ago in a Biler avenue brothel. Tho girl's recovery is danbtful. Thomaa Colline and Joaoph Overy wore yes- torday discharged by Juatico Summerfiold on ac- count of a lack of ovidenco. The {ellows wera arrestod about two wooks ago for sundry thofts lrm(:’l the froight cars on tho Rock Island Raile rond, Judgo Summerfleld, baving rocovered from hin rocont flinesy, yeatorday tried his hand by wsonding n 4-weeks-old child to tbe Homo of the Friendless. It had no businees to ho found Iymng around on tho door-atep of Mr. Whiton, on Indiana ayenuo. TFor want of ajworso namo, it was called Julins Smith. Dnolel Mullen and his Iady-love, Maggis Ed- wards, wero arrested yesterday by Dotective Flynngon complaint of Mrs. Mary Clark, resid- 10 at No. 68 West Randolph stroot, who charges thom with haviug cleancd out hor wardrobs of clothing, jowelry and furs. Tho decd waa dono last spring, and Maggto bas had tho beneflt of o goods over Kinco, E. I, Talbott, of ths Grand Y'sacifio Hotel, loat 1a6t Apring some sitvorware and household goods, which wero stored away in a buildiug at the cor- nor of Wabash avenuo and Adatns atreot. A few dags uro ho repotted tho facts to tho police, and yentorday bis trunk full of goods was recurned to lum, it having bLeon found in o Clark street pawn-stop. Constablo Ed Mooney, woll known around Justico Foote's court, went to Evauston yoster- day morning to maks s levy upon tho personsl property of Fre: Hanse, for o dobt of Quinn & Co. Tho Jivanston peonlo sosm to he avarso to auch procoedings, and Moonoey mot with a rather warm roception. Ho had not roturned to the citv up to n late hour last eveniug, anditis thought that he has heon ** gobblod " and held for vomo unaccountavle reason, Polica Supt. Hickey yorterday recoivad a tole- gram oopotncing tho capture of the hody- Anatching doetor, E, V. B. Wilder, 1in Fairfield, Ia., aud In the afternoon Detectivo John Macau- loy was _digpatched to escort the young mnn home. Wilder's crimo of resarracting the body of Mrs, Emma I, Adams from Graceland Come- tory created a tremendous excitoment some weels ago, nnd cannot readily bo forgotton, It is to bo hopod that ho will not escapo the Emlahmmnh that his cripe dosorves, a5 did Dr, . B. Willisms, who snatched bodies by the dozon from all tho cometories, and had some sovon or cight of them ia Lis posscssion srhen arrestod, ‘The Wost Division appoars to be afflicted with a8 hard o gaog s tbat recently arrested for denccrating tha Catholic churches in the Bouth Division. Judging from their acls, however, thoy aro at least of opposito tonets, for they eoem to dovute all their energion towards tho dovecration of tho Protestant churches, Tha Wostorn Avenuo Daptist Church was yestorday robbed of a regulator clock valued at §25, Tho Slothodist Church, n little farther down tho streot, was also ebtered, aud soveral articlos of valuo atoles. The Evangelical Lutheran Churob, an the cornor of I'enria and Indisun strcots, an tho Indiane Btroot Methodist Church, bave also been similorly visitod. Harry Iidwards, o young man of tooder years and loving parents, was up bofore Judge Scuily yeuterday morning on & chaigo of attempting to commit a rapo on a lictle Y-ynar old dsughtor of Milton 11, Jowesson, of No. 471 Wost Madison stroot. ‘The littlo girl teatifiod that between 1 eud 2 o'clock last Tueaday atternoon, whils on a Madison atreot car going weat, sho was ap- proached by Edwards, who forcibly lod her to a barn in the neighborhiood of Centro avenuo and Vaufuren stroet. A noise ontside thwartod tho follow, and the little girl eecaped to Lor home as beat sho could. Bhe told her father what had bofallon her, and described the follow accurately, boing exact 1n_the description of tho munner tn which one of his hoots was patchod. Detoctive Lansing arrestod Edwards on tho do- seription furnishod, and tha little girl fuily idontified him as her assailant. Furthormoro, ghio located tho barn exactly, and describod how tho fellow hiad oponed it with o key, sud the barn proved to Do tho ono attaohed to young Ed- wars' rosldonco, on Throop streot,” near Van Buren, In ths face of this overwhelming evidonce, » mau omployed in Morril'a coal-offico, on the corner of Madison and ‘Throop streol #yore ho had sosn Edwards in his office at i time montioned, and tho young man's mothar aworo that ho was at homne all tho afternoon lay- ing carpots, Aftor hearing the evidence, the Judgo decidod to discharge tho prisoner, and, just as hio was lenving the room, Jewesson ap- proached bim and dealt hima torrilic blow in the face, following up the assault. Tho orowd urged Joworson on to tho attack, and, had the officora fuiled to interfere, but littls would have been loft of the young fellow, —_——— THE _C_fl_'\’_-HALL Tha Clty Collector took in 23,000 yesterdsy. Wator-renta weore §2,418.15, and real and per- sonnl taxes $099.74 ‘The cleansing process of the rooms of the Board of Public Works kept that body from its socustomed quarters, sud their facea were not soen yestarday. Chiof Marshal Donner and some of bis asslal- sota wers engaged yesterdsy aftornoon in making ount the detail for Engine No. 29, which wiil take the place of tho Chonncal Engine No. 5. The throo gas ordinances that were stolon somao timo sgo wors yestorday returned by mall to City-Atlorney Jamivson, {t is said that the thief is known, aud simply retursed tho proper- ty to keop himeelf out of trouble, ‘The gas companies aro suspectod by some of kuowing something sbout it, and complaints are numor- oun and criticisms severs on tho carelosaness dis- played. The Committeo on Railroads meots Mounday. Tho Police Committoe, callod for yesterday, failed to put in an appearance. A smail part of the Commnittes was present, but departed aftor using some pretty stiouy talk about the way of managing the ollico affalrs in the entire City- Hall. They were eupecially sovero on the Law Departmout, saying that papera were lost and mizlaid, sud 8 general Joosencss characterized the otlico, and delays were too numerous, The Committce on Printing met {n tha Oity Cleri’s offico yestordsy afterncon, Bids were recelved from various city dailies for the Iiu- gl city pritiug _for 1876, Lida woro on hand from the (ourier, Inter-Uccan, and Frewa Fresse, the Journal, Times, aud Post and Alail not bo- ivg represented. Tux Tuiunx bad dechned. At 1t was understood that mary bida would vome iu, It was dacided to postpoue action in the mat- tes till Monday, Jen. 3, when tha bids roceived will ba openod sud tue contract awarded whother sl nowspapers have been hieard from or not, as till that date s coosidered wufficiont for the preparation of ao estimate. The Centennial celebration of the adoption of the ** Btars and Stripes " 3a & national emblem will be observed ju this city by the firiug of salutes fromn threo guns located—ons iu the Wost Divislon in Unign P'ark, {u the North Di vision at the fool of Buperior etreet_on the lake abore, and the tuird on the Bouth Hide at the foot of Twellth street inthe Taka Park, Ono ®liot for ench Heate of the Union will bo glven from eah ploco, the tiring to comaienco at 13 o'clock to-night. Tho fire-bolls will not b rung, ay it would tako mon from tho Fire Deparimont Ar they aro rune by hand, and if rung by thoe uaunt ‘mothad (b prevents the sowmding of an AlRrn i caso of Lre, ‘Tha d2tail for the guna ia made wp from tho Iiro Dopatimont, nnd thio men ara all old_artilienista. Monoy for oxponecs ling been raired ontizely from swoug the Aldermen and the Mayor, aa the Corporation Connset haa aptned that mouey cannot ba takon from the Continyront Fuud to “mest the costa. Ho Chicago's eclabration will by the rosult of tha **bummers’ and tax-naters’ * feolinga of pa- trlottsm. ‘Thoy hiavo otperened tha opinfon that it whl ho ramnriod that thoy ean ateal enough to mako wp forit. lowever, thoy raquest that all eitizonn hiaing flaga availabla will \ly thom, and that all hintels and Jaigo buitdsugs will bo deco- rated with the national emblem. An architect cams joto tho ofico of Supt. Dailoy and entorod bis most wolemn protost again«t Seq, 61 of tho new Lulding law, which requircs ali architocts or buildurs to submit to the Superinfondont of Luildings nll plans and anceificationn, or a_detaled statemont of tho orection or matoriat alioration of all buildings to be erected or alterad, Supt. Dailoy has a cow- potent architoct in his oftice to examine all plany nucd apeculeations enrefully, and if he finds the plans comply with tho laws and ordiunncos of tha City of Chicazo hs aflizes tho seal of tho City of Chicago to alf snch plans, nud keops a rocord of tho sawo, which is open for the iu- spection of the public at nil times without auy extra chnrgo for keeplug track of the 100 archl- tecta of lhfin city, na it bus boen anut often that #omo of tho architects hava bieou in the linbit of makiug two sota of plans—ouo for the owner aud one for some pet buildor. Tho Inspector ia alzo required fo mossure all pisvs and ox- amine all epecifications, in order to nacor- tain the amount of water tax fo be paid. Heratofora this was nll guess-work, and by that means no accurato amount could bo chargo:), and, 88 8 consequenco, the city hay boeu a loser to 5 largo amount from thia source anuually. aod previous to tho aloption of tho presont Iaw it would take 100 men to watch tho architects and boildors, in ordor to bave tho Baildiog law enforced, 1t willreadily be seen that Sec. Gl was not made to Bmluce tho architects, but to protect those who havo buildwigs to eract. Bee. Gl, that some of the architacts nre kicking against, hian beon in foree for a long timo in tho Cities of Now York, Bostoo, and Philadelphin, nod haa beon moro atringontly enforced than i proposed in the Cluenzo law. The architects and build- ors of thoso cities aro required o submit all the plans and specificatione to tho Buporintondent of Bmldm&;& and algo o leave s copy of,plans and specitications with tbo Buperintondons of Buildings to bo flled Iu his ofiico. ———— THE COUNTY BUILDING. Nobody cseapod from tho Jail within tho last twepty-four hours, Commissioner Cloary fa ill from chills and fever, —a sovers atlack. ‘The Grand Jury will bo impansled Monday, and will bave ita hands full of buivess. ‘fbo Committen on Towns and Tawa Aecounts beld a mooting yesterday afternoon, Commis- sioner Ajyres presiding, and audited some un- important bills, ; Insane paupers will bo accommodatod in the “ Doys' Bection " of tho County Jail noxt week— much mors commodious sud secure quartors thsn thoso in nse at presont. County-Treasuror Huck sent out thros Collee- tora yestorduy to take up tho delingnont persoual propecty tox for 1874, Aftor Now Yoor's soveral aduitional Collectors will bo omployed, aud the worlk pushod with vizor. ——— SUBURBAN. PARK RIDOL, ‘The following oro the namos of the Indies who will receive on Now Year's: Mre, 0. A, Hawloy, Mra, J. Janos, Mru. A. W, Pinny. Mrs. Col. Robb and daughtors will bo asslazed by Mrs. A, J. Austin and Miss Hattio Barnes, of Mickigan; Mrs. Buxton aod Mra, R. W, Meacham will ro- ceive nt tho rosideaco of Mrs. Buxton; Mry. Jincr. Mra. F. W. Mosa,and Mz, M, C. Shorwin will roceive nt the residenco of Mrs. Mosy; Bre. A. Sherwin, Mrs. Swont, Mra, Dutlor, Mrs. 8, Chittenden, lrs. 8. Cumming, and Miss Martha Lastmau. TILE INDIANS, HOSTILE SIOUX. Bvecial Dispatch ta The Chieago Tridune, Brovx Ciry, Ia, Doe. 90.—Nows recsived from the Ponea Agoncy to-day states tnat Indisn runnerd have just arrived there, and say thera aro 400 hostilo Bloux camped at tho old Ponca Agency, on the Ranning Water. The Dohominn settlers aro fleoing to Ninbrare, It ls thonght on attack will Lo made ontbe Ponca Ageucy. IN OREGON. Bax Fraxcrsco, Doo. 30.—The Nez Porces In~ diang threnton to drivo the soitlors from tho Walls Walla valley, Oro. They have sbout £0 warriora. Gen, Howard haa ordored two com- pantos of . cavalry from Walla Walla to protect tho sottlers. it FINANCIAL, BALTIMORE. Bartnrone, Md., Doe. 30.—Tho creditors of H. J. Iall & Co,, dry-goods and notion dealers, havo attachod the goods found i their store, No. @ North Howard strect, and removed tiiem to an anction Louse. Tho clims agsinst the firm aro asid (o amount 1o noatly $100,000. Rho prop- orty attached is valued at $4,800, BLOOMINGTON, ILL, Speerat Disvateh o The Chweago Tribune, Broominaron, 1ll, Dec. 30.—The stock of John N. Caons, a dealer in toys and notions, is in tho hands of thoe Bueriff to satiofy croditors® claims, —_———— SPRINGFIELD ITEMS, Spectal Duapateh to The Chicann Tribune, Sepivortewy, Ill., Dee. 80.—The Governor's Guard and Drum Corps had an anniversary colo- bration and danoo at tho Armory last night, aud prosonted thoir Drum-Major, Deputy Penslon Agent Mooro, with an clegant gald-headed cano, suitably {nscribad, Articlos of incorporation wers filed at the Secretary of Btate's ofiico to-day hy tha Dizon Car Axlo Company, oftice Chicago, capital £560,000, and tho Bt. Charles & Goneva Driving Park Arsociation, copital 06,000, ofico Bt Charles, Kane Count; — BLOCKED WITH ICE, Oceveraxp, 0., Dec. 80.—The tug T. 8, Coe, ‘which left this port for Milwaukas lsst Manday, roturned hero yesterday, not being ablo lo get through on accouat of ico. Nest Hollday Gift. The latest davice in machine eewing s the #New Automatio ‘SBewing-Machine,” which is creating quite a scnsation in the market. No bettor gift can be solected for mother, wife, sister, or friend. No mpecial discounts offered to tewpt purchasers, but perfect spprobation and delight guaranteed to the possessor. Will- cox & GUibbs Bewing-Machine Company, Nos. 200 aud 202 Wabash avonue, Chicago. T s XKia Gloves. In consequenco of the continucd icreased demand for certaln shades of kid gloves for New Year's pur- posez and {he opers the mext two weeks, Wa were obliged Lo telegraph for a large fnvolco to complete our sssortment, which will arrive early tomorrow mornlug, Guels, Varls Glove Store, 94 Blate strest, e e Gentlemen, Did You Know This {we mean you who are sort of gnteel shalby, and Abink you cannot afford s suit)? Our laat reductions make our prices swsy below all others, Ordway & Newland, 20J West Madlson strect. *‘Elegant in Design and Faultless in Fit" i the verdict of all the ladies, offer yiving the ** Do- mestic't paper fasbions & trial, New daslgns received each day at 160 Btato street, Piancs and Organa. Tallet, Davis & Co,'s Grund, Bquare, and Uprigdt, aud Huith's American Orgaus, can be fuund ouly at W, W. Kimball's, corner Hiate and Adams streets, Chlcago. — How Do You Know but mat your child may be burnod or scalded to-moz- row? 1f you would sevs his ife, keop Dalloy's Magio o Patn Exiractor in the house, 35 cunts, 1] For Holiday Presents, combining taats, utility, sud ornament, go early to J. M. W, Jones, 104 Madlaon street, Lundborg's Perfumes are like natural Suwers and bouqusta, atonding. " HEW YEAR'S DAY. List of Ladies Who Will Rocelve Cnlls. A Convenlent Guldo for the Soclety Yonng Man, It han boen the custom of Tne TRmUNE for sevoral years to publish a list of the ladios who recolvo ealls on New Yenr's Day. Tho names thun given aro vory convenient for rofersnue, and, arrangod - aa they are according to stroat, number, and division, form an invaluable guide to thono gentlomen who on that day make tho *grand tour.” The liat thin year haa boen care- fally propared and rovised. with & viow to giving only tho numies of thoso who clstm a good octal It ia aa follows: ———— SOUTH DIVISION. | MICHIAN AVENUE, 241, Mra, J, Beecher, Miss Poccher, M, F, Haue, Mins Hayne, 317, Mrs. A, dy Willard, Miss Seasle Willard, 403, Mra, Banford Lowfs, Mrs, S, Avery of Gttawa, 419, Men, J, N. Gage, Mrs, Frank N, dage. 442, Tho Minars Gall 410, Mis Virginia Ohpin, Miss Eila Anderson, Mtss astifo iozham, Misn Liila Fery, Mias Rittlo Scoft, 516, Mre. J, . 8mith, tho Mirsrs Smith, £36, Mrs, ", Provion, Counteas Werlhelm, Mrs, Ella Uooaricls, M, A. B. Hitchcock, &7, te, Waal Sutiln, o1, drs, F, R, Hilger, Mrs. F, A. Ray, Mrs, 8, B, Jenking, 604, Mra, Clark, Mrs. E, Forome: 621, Mra, G, W, Church, thn Misses Churen, €25, Mra. D, W, Whittle, Miss Alts Jiulett, Mrs, F. Walker. . 1lapson. i, Mes, W. I, 7 ). Mra, I, 3, Oundetl, Miss Gondell, Mrs, Tom, , Marehi, Mrs., Bhelion; Mins Woodman, 0, Mrs, W. Bilcomb, dirs, Grannis, 3. Mes, T, W, Anderson, 813: tea: 1 itpaty Miss Phipot. HLL. Mrs. Charles Fargo, Mis ¥argo, K7, Bilan Nellio T, Hutchiun, Mrs, H, W, Lafayette, Mies Genevieve Lafazette, 18, Mré, J, L Day, Mes. T, ©, Givens, B37. Miss Carria Morris, Mine Lu Washburn, Miss Loltie sargent, Mies Mario' Melean, 420, Mrd. C. G, Troadell, Mcs, A, P. Hosford of Qlinton, Is. #7. Mrs, Guyton, 007, Miss Kilty Elmers, Misa U, 7. Smith, Mies Lars H. Hmith, 03, 3Ies. N, Bhorwoodl. 015, Mrg, Kolacy Iteed, Mre, T, W, Rawson, Mims Raweon, Miss Converse, 3trn. F, A, Do Witt, 078, Mrs. Houry B, Jaffrey, bliss Owbors, Miss Barry. 1ust, Mrs, O, E. Coburn, 1150, Misn Fannie Booue, Misa Ells Manger, Mios Julls Mungor, Miss Lililo Forguson, Miss Aggile Fere guron. 1225, Misa Nellle Willinms, Miss Nora Locks, 1284, Bra, A, Wolcott, Mise Aary Wolcott, WABABI AVENDE. Durdick foune, Mrs. F, E, Cotwell. 420, Mise . Heimatreot, 3iss Alice Bristol of Ean- akeo, 430, Mrs. A, I, Androws, Mrs, I1, L, Andrews, Miss Lottio Matson, 534, Mra. lenry G, Welin, Mrs, George A, Dlackall, Miss Weils, Mias Lizzio Becbe, Mina Marues Sullivan, 609, The Aisres N, Buillvan, May Sheridan, 3Miss Miss Fannlo tussoll of 8t. Inul, 3jss Ella Whitcher, 57, Mra, W. I, Klng, Srs, Tappan Ualsoy, 661, Mrs. Clinrlca lsmill, Mra. 0. O. Guriay, Mrs, Peter Puyo. 80, Dira, Charles 8, Bartlott, Mrs, Ilenry ¥, Bill Mrs, Durant, Miss Durant, Mra. 11, F. Lillings. » nigh, Jra, F. A, Blevens, . ltaudoiph, 31ls3 Nellia & Owen, 8, Moydon, Misa Mary Haydeo, Aiss Anna Matson, #12, Mrd, Albert Crane, Miss Crano. 026, Misa Mary Cook, Miss Addie Miller, €. Follanabee, . J, Groono: Missos May and Hattle 3 Miss Libbls Flower, of Bt. Charles, I1L, 3 Al nlo Derby, of Notro Dame, Ind, 1056, ‘Miss 1da Wilcox, Miss sluy Ioriue, Miss Alics Witcox, Mias Carrie Flelcher, Jri Tl Ml Mary Kiug, Mrs. Mason, Mes, I W, orley, 1149, Mrw, King, Miss King, 1174, Mss, W, . Frost, Miss Wright, Miss Rhodos ot Auror Brawley, Mrs. Leitzoll, Miss Strobiockor, 122, Mes. Dawid Tyler, Miss Tyler, Miss Lou own, Mise Hittlo Peasleo, 125,31 Gicason, Mra, N, Sherman, Allss N, wilder, oorge Miller, Misa Frodericka, 1401, B Sexton 8, Bexton. 1. Mes, W, D, Manchester, Mise Fannis Whitney, 1411. Mre, A, . (ilman, dre, A, E. Dunn, Mies Teadors Gliman, of Kalamazoo, Aiss Tsabelia Griswold, Mirs Hattle Parrar, 1 Alrs, J, O, Bryant, Miss Orena Ruasell, Mrs, Frauk Gilbort, Mrs, P. O, Hanford, Misa Ncllio Mare ahall, tho Missea Graham of Graud Rapids. 1457, Mre, C. B, Hotehkin, 1350, Tho Misnes Biarton, Miss Hattie Furlong, I, Men, D, Uarry Hammer, 4. s, Dr, labn, Mrs, Mary Cox, CALUBET AVENUE. 2, Mre, J, D, Caton, Miss Caion, Mrs., Norman I, of, Mra, Joseph Modill, the Misses Medill, Mise Harvey of Clovoland, 63, Mrs, J. A, Mariley, Mre, Baker, 7. Mrs, Charios Durand, tho Miatos Till, 104, Birs. Willlam ljoklidg, Mes, T. Lyle Dickey. 110, Mre, A, P, Kelley, Mra, Wiliiam E. Eelley, Misa Annlo Keliey, 143, Mrs, G. 8, Whittaker, Mra, J, W, Oakley, Mrs. . H. McAvoy, Misa May Oakloy, Miss Litha Whitaker, 3fts Carrio MeAvoy, 101, Misn Florenoo Johnson, Mias Tda Johinron, Miss il Plckesluy. A dra. 0 L. Bmith, Mrs. L. ¥, Marion of New ok 157, Mra. M, A, Cummings, Mrs, . A, Romlck, 0% Tho Misase Davics, Miss Anna Vreeland, 424, Miss Mollio Taylor, 5isa Jennle Wallace, AMlas Lilifo Corcoran (of Decatur). INDIANA AVENUE. 833, Miss Touise Dickiuson, Miss Shumway, £33, 3irs. J, 1, Long, Miss Johuson, Mrs, A, Philleo, 091, Mrs. J, D, L. Harvey, Miss Harvey, 1033, Mea, .3, Turner, Mes, M. J, BicOrats, Mrs. 1060, Misa Robecea Osborn, Miss Liliblo Osborn, Miss Nannjo Willlama of Quincy. 1187, Miss Iallock, Miss Garnett, 1148. Mrw, Arnold,'Mes, George Vail, 1345, Mre. P, Farwell, Miss Hclen Farwell, Miss innto L. Barnes, 1277, Mrs, John Covert, M, W. H, Blennett, Mre, Miss Eugento Covert. infe Hoagson, T63; Mre, Netwon Dotolrer, Sise. Adils Decor 69, Mrs, Nelson DeGolyer, Misa A olyer, E, Dediolyer, Mrs, George Oerrish. 1403, 31uas Jennie Hibloy, Misa Alma 8ibley. 1573, Mrw. U, ¥, Lrust, Mrs, T, L. ) Miss Emma Bslveater, 1823, Mies Sadia Bchutt, Mra, John II, Shepherd, 3isw Julia Perking, Miss Carrlo fitannard of Evsoaton, Mise Mary Hpencer of Ottawa, TBAINIE AVENDE. P42, Mrs, William R, Pago, tha Misses Tobertson, U3, Mrw, 11, O, Htone, 8,'D. Cobh, Miss Cobb, 8. Skinner, Miss Sklaner, 1147, Dirs, AL, Stone, Misa Btone, 197, 3ra, D, 8, Mugridge, Mra, L A, Gilbert, Misa Flors Pennock, 12:3, Tho Misses Barrle, Mra, Hewlit, Miss Carrie Darnea of Manitowoo, Wit 1210, Mrs, H, A. Bogardus, Miss Bogardus, 178, Miss Sailis Turoer, Miss Jennls Turner, 1431, Mra, M, E, ry, the Misses Burrows, Miss Julls Matlory. 1460, Tho disses Conovers, Miss Gridley, Miss Fos- ter of Englowood. 1477, Mrs, Jobn P, Covert, Miss Lawson A, Pelrco, BOUTIL PARK AVEXUE. 102, Mre, I, K, Bpruance. 110, Mits Luey J. Davis, Mra. 378, Mrw. J, 1, Bkeole, Birs, B, It ¥arr of Konvsha, VEDNON AVENCE. 213, Mias Tds Bwezoy, Miss Ilull, Miss Corbe, 35, Mrs, W, DI, French, s Fronch, Mrs, Gol Sackey, Mias Anna E, Pope of Indianapolls, 492 Ars, John A. Colby, 601, Tho Alissca Deer, G0A, 3ru. ¥, Larned, 525, Miss Gertrude N, Dunlap, the Misses Major, LAXE AVENUE, 181, Mrs, lomer Boyington, Mrs, 1L, A, Ward, Ars, James Adams, 237, Mra, R, W, Dunbam, Mrs, John E, Cowles, 342, Miss Einma Sickle, GLOVELAND COURT, 8, Tho Miseca Tirigge, Miss Woud, 15, Mrs, H, 8, Bpaulding, Alss Eva Marsh, 21, #rs, J, R Doolittle, Jr., Misa Powel), the Misses Doilttle, 3rs, G, A, Follausioo. OAKWOOD AVENUX, 29, 3ra, A, R. Miller, Mrs. Goorgo I, Miller, 45, Mina Annfe Liodson, Misa Carrie ifodson, 54, Mra, M. H, Woed, Mrs, W. E, Foote, Miss Kitly Weed, Miss Mawmlo Btevens, Miss Gertle Iiroezo, 00, Afra, McNeb, Mise McNab, VINCENNES AVENUE, 80, Mrs, G, W, Brayton, Misa Jeanule O, Brayton, 142, ‘The dilases Siltt, Miss Tuiton, Miss Mott, 110, Bitas Cora Bhiedd, Mrs. Van Wort, Mrs, Hila W, Haydan, Miss Melen . Bhedd, 172, Allas Anna Brouse, the Misses Da Wolf, 1 pUH , Wood, , Mrs. Dr, LANGLEY AVENUE. 1, Mrs, Dr. Readlog, Mrs, J. Leaming, Mra. Peter gy, 3. Viles Fanulo F, Mills, Miva Demis Alyers, Misa Nttle Kimpson, Miss Joals E, Fuke. liio Kimpaon, Miss Neitie Kimpeon, 70. Stiss Cora M. Cook, Miss Mary Teylor. 0, Br, Afred Wrght. YOBKEST AVENUK. Bawger, Mra, Schoflud, E. 0, Corncan, Mre. ¥rank B, Baker, | 103, Mrs, L. O Goodridge. Mid. L. B. Mitehel, 03, Mrs, L. O. ge, Mis. Mre, J, I, Kidibali, Miss Kimball, Mrs L. B, Gox, BIXTEENTU BTREXT. 44, Mrs, J, B, Allcn, Mrs, Listers, Mrs, Laurs B Dakiry. Houtorstre s Couch, Mre, Tremont OUso—] {3 3 Oouch, Allss Wells, e LRYANT AVENUE. 31, Mirs, A, O, Bartlett, Miss Elizs Rogers, THIBTY-SZCOMD GTREET. + 75, Mise Woratar, Mre. Gile, Mre, Lust, 924, Mr A P, Caliaba, Arw, 8, A, Clark, 5. M 7. M THIRTY-FINAT ATRERT. 190, Mire Emma Faulkner, Mra, Jates TL, Roborts, Hiaa Blater, TWENTY-PIFTH ATREET. %8, Mre, A, IL Dishop, Bisa Dishop, Mes, Frank Compton, 161, Mrm, W. K, Manning, TWENTY-FIOHTI ATRI 50, Mian Liztlo Tunlington, Mies Emms Hurlbatt, Mira Hattio Falicr, £6, Mra, Golfrey Macdonnld, Mrs, Robart lervey, T . Gruy, Mies Maud Van Duren of Toughe TWESTY-FOURTO BTREET. £9. Mrs, Tdnn Dean, 52, Mrs, tirorge Buck, Mra, 1, Charles Mainos. 74, Mra, Johu Butcher, the Missos Butcher, MARRISON COURT, 3ra, Itenry Rice, Mrn, Hpoord, Mre, Mills, DOUGTAB I'LACE. 160. Misa Ella Truax, Miss Emima Dolmore, COTTAUE PLACK, 08, Mrs, B. IT. Doriand, Misa Artie Dorland, —— WEST DIVISION. WARNINGTON STRELT, Men, W, Blvser, the Mixses Lrearott, Atien Miller, Mien Pofers, snd Mrs, 8, N, Bond. Tin Alico Dodgo, Miss Agnes Dodgo, and Ara, e Sten ST, Ovtngton, 3 Georgo P, Ross, B 5, Mrs, W. 1T, Ocington, Mrs, Georgo I, Rasa, bea, William A Curiin, Misg STary. 1 Darawtr o 413, Myg, Dr. Groesbeck, s, Van Duren, Misy aransbeck, 423, Mrw, Dr. Toge, yefb% Sliss Bizdio Kipley, Miss Lizzlo Ripley, diss 66, Mrs. Lo Grand Perce, iss attle Tyder of syracuse, N, ¥, . 31, M, 1, B, Tedmer snd dis Jeeslo Fowler, Gl1, Mo Carrlo Maody, Miss iattio Vorlees, Ains Lizalh Geltilly ga, 1. B, Celiehell 2l Misy Addio Rodfisld of Beav 3 5,521, Mist Ad Leaver Dam, Wis., Mra. 6.5, Misn Lila Carr, Men. Mew, Cyrizn Cltld, Micn 5 Tixn Jenule Peckhiam, Mies Lulu Boynton, Miss Jen nkley, 1145, The "Mirses Carrle *and Allls Mowes, Misses Enima Fowler, Addle Goolrich, an:d Tou Kelly, WAILILEN AVENUD, 57, Mien Nellle Ring, 66, Mien Breed, Mins Ifopxins, i% M, Frank L. Eastinan aud Miss Eva J, Ham- mond, Miss J. B, Wilscy, Mra, George G, Parker, ", Miss Maftio Baldwin, Mias Caving Smith, Mry, E, D, Baldwin, Mes. J. 11, By 0, rs, Sorrino Garst and Dl 140. Miss May Wolcott, Mins Kit Taylor, dlesce May aud Georgie Briggn, and Misa Ads Wi d, 130, Misn Liliau Keyes, tho Misses Tifl Vun Inwagen, 130, 3iem, O, M, Butler, Mrs, T, . Ellsworth, 176, Mrs, W, 11, Stow, birs. G. T, Pitkin, Mrs, I M, T v, Hrs, G, 11, Atkins, Biss Ias Misa . s, Biss Ida WWard, Miss L. %, N'Jfi. Miss Katlo Balthis, Miss May Moore, Misu Ids oyes, 430, Mrs, Sclilo Hankins, 31 Jennlo Rlichrrds, 8%, Mrs, J, 8woenoy, Alrs, Donnelly, Miss Tho- rena Mclntyre. o. 311, Mrs, C, E. Barrett, Mliss Nell Cusack, Miss Ada La Porlo, MONROE BTNEET. 287, Mra, Dr. Bhorman, dUsacs Josie and Jennle Ba~ T, Salllo Baxtor, . Dr. Blackall, Mles Bryant, Mrs. W, M1, 605, Mew, 7, P, Sladden, Misa Fannle Sladden, biiss ‘Birdic Buanly of Toronto, % 519, Mrs, J, Hogan snd Miss Jenato Hogan, 40, Mra, ‘Gieorne Sherwood, Mrs, U, Turk, Mlss Felt, 3ra, 3, N. Catap, L Irs, A, Pinkerton, Miss Pinkerton, 4, Mrs, A, £33, . Curtln, Mus, 3, E. Tillotson, 810, Mra, E; G. Clark, 'Mins Lottio Bushnell, 710, Mira. Hull and Y, John Fairbanks, 703, Mra. 8, 8, Albright, s Belle J. Steln, Mrs, Geargo Dradlny, 518, Mrs, 3, T, Whittaker and Mra, P ¥, Manger. 78, lra, J.'W, Gregg. 1043, Mra, A I, Darrow, Miss Nannis Johnaton, ADAMHS BTREET, 350, Mra, N, T Litten, 509, Alise Batsiry, Miss Ballles of Boaton, 831, Mra, J, . Sharp, Mra, C, I, Skinoor, 3ilss Oar- Tir Watkine, s, Jos Hill, 626, Mra, J, JL, Cleveland. 016, Tho Missca Gritlin, Misa Henderson of Clucin- natl, i50. Misa Deulah Wolcott, Miss Tattio Hastings, FULTON BTREET, 991, Misg Xda MeOullom, Mies M. . Merton. 504, Mies Eilx Whaples' of Oak Park, Aies Mao Merrimav, Miss Anna Carson, the Alssen Loonard, 589, Mpd. J. W, Wight, iss Mary L. Wight, 010, Miaa Etta C. Spriuger, Alss. Chisrlos E. Cran- all, €54, Tho Miesen Dobson, Ars, I, J. Moyers, 7%, Miss MLy Alexander, Misa Kitlio 8, Allen, Mirs 102 Dewey, 810, Mrs. R, X. Tamilion, Miss Nellie Watkina, PARR AVENDE. 57, Mra, Ira Tomltn, Misn 1da Tomlin. 71, Mea I, I, Colburn, Miss Lulu Sansum, Miss Jen- nio Coles, 13, Mrs. Goadrich, the Missea Goodrich, 11}, Mra, N, K, Foster, Dlrs, Josoph 1iuft, Mrs, A, M. Armatrong, 3 118, Mrs, J, ¥, Butler, Miss Dutter. 522, Mrs, N, J, Warder, 371, Mrs, B, L. Pearo, Mra. F, Lawrence, Miss Em- ma Peaxo, ll;;l.fillcufl %mltl\. I l, ctile 8, Ol Miss Jennfe B, Lane, AMiss Mattio A, Harvey. " % HBOUTH PEORIA BTREET. 100, Miss Nina Pock, Misn ¥rank Clisbes, 134 Misa ‘Theo £, Camplell, Mrs, H. D, Drooks, N rree B N Niegelsen, Mir Clara Niogeln 5, Mra, » Nlegelsen, alizas Clara on, 308, Mrw, Ajd, Clark, o} 1iannab, Misa Besslo Koarney. Iliamms, Mea, Hunter of Momplds. 215, Jra, Jeesio Oillcapls, Miss Halle Quin, B Mary Nowma, and Miss Mamie Gillesple, JACKRON STRLET, 08, Mes, ¥, B, Diclarls, Misa Bromster, st i, 400, Tho Misacs SL John And Mra. I, M. Darnes. 005, Dissee Sarul and Ella Rlosson, Miss Guasls Downs, 66, Atrs, M, 3L, Bpaulding, Miss Maggle Mannnes, 713, Tho Misses Eila and Hadle Claric. 717, Mrs, H, J. Coon, Mrs. Bade A Irwin, Miss DBello Thompson. WEATERN AVENUF. 713, Mra, 10, A, Cols, Mrs, V. A, Cole 30, The Misscs Warwick, Mrs, Willisms of Bt, Jo- scpl, Mich, ABIILAND AVENUE. 103, Mrn, 3, P, Tlart, Mea, W, H, French, 147, Mrs, G, 1, Hald, Mrs, J, T, Matthows, Mre, W. 8, Potwin, THUROOP BIRRET. 40, Mro. John Gorhrane, Misa Eils Forsdsle, 3iss Aunle dutely, Miss M, £, Coclirane, NORTII CURTIS BTREET, 10, Mrs, W, W, Wickham, 3irs. Knie Boy of Akron, 0., Miss ENla'Burne of 8¢, Loulr, Mra, Green, OODEN AVENUR. Lawndals, Men, Jonun Crawford and Mise J, Eva Ransom of DBallimoro, Riss Lucy Lroadway, Miss Maggiy Holdsworth, 218, Mrs, J, L. Bennott, Mrs, W, J. Hynes, ‘WILMOT AVENUE. 79, Miss Lousna Seanott, Miss Anns Ssulpaugh, LAKE BTREET, 988, Miee Latto Watson, Mlrs, N, C. Thomasan, Mrs, . Heoville, Clara Van Baalon, Miss Loutss Van Daalen, Blise Marcus, TOBEY HTNXET. 117, M, 3, ¥, Dano, Mirs. Warren, drs, 8, P. Rich- ards, Mivs Laura Browa, 355, Blssox ary and Rose Bonca, Miss Sarsh Fiold- house, and Miss Aggia Alford of Cleveland. $OUTII LEAVITT BTALET, 115, 3tims Sophia Rood, Miss Fannia Daniels, 124, e, B, L, Rider, Mrs. Willis Yonog, HOUTIX BANGADION BTREET. 8%, Mre, F. 3L, Blount, tho Misses Dean. 170, Mrs. O, L. Woodmau, Mre, AL, A, Patnsm, 44, Ars, E, B, Sberman. BOUTIL GREEN STREET. , 139, Mra, P, J, Cooley, Misa Clara Carter, Miss O, oy. 173, Mlss Lilfan Rickerson, Alise Janio Sanbora. BOUTII LOOMIS STRE! 44, Mrs. E. A, Kimbal, 3rs, I, S. Smith of New York, s, J, 1f, 8tead, Miss Ella Swazoy, Miss Enma Preaton, Misa Minnie dtead. v ,’X‘lu Misaos Bhoemaker, Miss E. Merrimon, Miss alon. 1AL Mrw, A, V, Hartwell, Mrs, E. F, Hariwell, ‘WEST CONGIIESS STREET. 560, Misu Clara Bennett, Miss L. J, Hamblin, 522, Miss Maggie Robluson, Ara, (i D, Lotmes, (20, Mre, Junivé U, Slooper, Bliss Alico_Alozander, Misa Magglo Frodrick of St Lonls, irs, Jamek Stearns, Airs, Ed, Tucker, WEST RANDOLPR STREET, 442, Mrs, Jobn I, Jeflery. 475, Mra, M, H, Dartlett, Mrs, E, E, Holland, Mim R“’ Houthwick, Bliss Agnos Carler of Worcester, 88, CARROLL AVENUE. 29, 318, J, W, Boai, Mrv. C, F. Grifing, DISUOr COUNT, 19, Mrs, Geo. Mason, Mrs, 1. I, Porry, tha Misses ‘Bache, Mliss Bhuman, and the Misscs Blocurm, CENTBE AVENUE, 7. Bliss Tattle Ehle. 167, Mrs, P, W. Oilett, Misa Ora B, Marahall, the Missca Gitlatt, Miss Jannls Cameron, HURBARD STREET, 130, Mrs. and Mlss Cobb, HOUTH BUELDON ATREET, 8. Mrs, T, J, Sammons, Mrs, J, Catlin, Mrs. 3. A, Noureo, diss Jults Tuebardao 14, Mrs. . A, Nourse, Miss. Richar isa 4. N, Swifs, Are, L J, Bwift. e ————— NORTH DIVISION, NORTH DEARBURN STHEKT. 109, BMins Warne, Mass Ghidden, ‘I{H. Mre, 8, T, Lrovks, Miss Brooks, Miss Alice "Mrs, Eatey, Mra. Dusning, Mra. Montgomery, aad tho Miincs Extey, 389, 3 Jameson, Miss Dautels, bu. B, ¥, Fellx, assisted by Mis Nelllo Crit- teuden, LA BALLE STREET. 238, Miss Barah Conlsy, Miss Pussle Conley, Mre, Bilas ¥, Wright, Miss Roslua Looley, Miss Grace Moo= Jev, 372, Mr. and Mbs, Kenly, 49, Mixs Exnily Mullin, bMiss Alioe Talbot, 93, Mrs, Edward Bigelow, Mra, Heary Digslow, the Mixses Upham, HULLAUT STRERT, 11ss Ells Fulch, Miss Lulu Ge 3ra, E, M, Boring, Miss Laur ., Jones. 837, ‘Ihe Misses Ehatiock, 861, Biss Addie E, Pean, , Mrs. J. = GELERRATED inrougbout A e Sion erpreed 1o ul At puts, 1 B sad upwerd st J LABT CHICAGD AVENTR, i e Ry RTuE, t’:fl:‘. 348, Mrs, €. b EDpa, M. Jorspls K, Gross, Mo, J. d tusiac, Chlatss. ! A. . Reed, Mre, T 1L Gardoer, Misa Annfo 0 Biton Eita Erppe. ey e AN epdoey FAST NIDIANA ATREET. 368, Mem, T, K. Miller, Mina Ssrali Afilter, Miss Eqy. ma Ldliter, 187, Mi Whedler, 401, Mrs, Trof, Bw'ng, Prof, Sxlag. o1, Mrs, 3, 3. Ranney, Misn Srggle E, O Mo, I Qartity, EeiE Granort; AUPERIOR ATRAYET. Barah Wentworth sod Mrs, Georgs A, OAK STREET. 03, Mtes Lizzlo Burke, Miza Katle Durke, Miss Anoy ‘Enatace, - DELDEN PLACE. 17, Miss Victorla Adams, WALNUT BTRTET. 62, Miss 3, E. Snyder, Miss Allle Snyder. 58, AMisn Tva Stewar Miss Car . Misn Tva Stewart, M) Mie Bl Blcwar 0 Mise Carrle Johoston, mmd MARRIAGES. i—At Grant Placs M. T.. Church, e, T 0. Clendonning, nsialed by tng , Dr, Z.II, Golug, of Gratlot, Wi Gormods, of (his by, ] WRIGLEV—DOYDEN—Haturday ovening, Dec. 1875, b ho_Fesidauce of Mr. O, . Fiell t, o Mo, by the Tirs, Van-Anda, Waltar Wrigicyand 341 E. Boyden, of Kenosha, Wir. e e DEATHS, WILLEMIN—Dec. 40, 1875, ot her renidonce, Eas} Cheatunleses Maria WiNeroln, aaed 5 soare; Funeral Suturiay, Jan, 1,186, at 2 o'clack p, m. (WDOTSETTAL e renldinca cf e Drothers, 24t ainut-at, iam 1ens orsctt, aged J4 years, of Folam Dotaelt, g A ys elonda of th family ore respectfully fnvited to tend th faneral rifay, nt 1 ocinck, * F& Carrall Counts, Towa, papera ploass copy. CARROLI—Dce, 20, of croup, Mary A., only child o Wiiliam 4. a6 Mary Carroll, aged 16 moatun, Funeral from tho residenca of pironts, A% Dremer- #t..Satardny, Jan, 1 (by carriagen o Calvaty Cometersy atino'clacl, Triendn of tha family re inyited to a2 tend seithont farther notice, BOYSTON—Doz. 90, 1873, Moses Doynton, aged ¢ yea " Funeral from the residenco of C. W, loynton, 141 North Morgan-st., Riturday. Jan, 1, at 1114 o'clock a, nL. by cirm to losehill. Frlonds nro invited withoni fartlior notico, £~ Hoston, Mase,, and New Hampabire papers Pleass copy. WALTL—Dee, 30, 1876, at 612 West-Jackson-st., Anng A, _Whil, In the 18th year of hor age, Noties «f tho funeral will bo givon in Baturday morning's papers, £~ Syracuse, N, T., papers plenso cory, TILUTHARDT~Doc. 39, David Dluthardt, sged 6 yearn, Funcral Raturday, Jan: 1, at 1 o'clock, from bla.late renllence, BO) Weat' Talio-at., 1o Oracaland Cemetors Fricndn of the family aro Insited to attond, OLEMENTE—Dn2, 20, nt 12 m,, at his rosidence, 200 State-st., Charlew €, Clements, nged 4 years. ¢,11in remuing will bo takon tg 8¢, Charlo, JiL, for i *riment, SPEQIAL NOTICES, _ Without a Seratch, 4 You can cloan and palish X ? waror with KLEOTIH n’n,FL‘!?.&v"lL’b’.:i..m.?#.ffi'. equal ta aow, Einctro Stilcn 1 tho mast woudarfal ma- forialdiscorarod in modeen timos, Ity pure o Tnfaroriay fonnd In & Nevada mioo, entiroly freo (rom geit of chemis ealaction. 1f sou wiuld haro yuar tablo-war Inok now, uso it only, Sold by hoato-lurnishers, deaggiits, fewol cer, and gincors, Arante, GILLETT, MCOULLOCH & €O, ( an'l 84 Houth Watarat., Ghloago. By S, DINGEE & CO., Auctioncers and Commisslon Merchanta, GREAT cfl§§'ms~ SALE HOUREHOLD GOODS: THIS DAY, AT 10 A, M., Atonr large Doublo Btore, 271 and 276 East Madison. at., near tho Bridgs. ‘Tho most oxtenalve salo during the yosr, eomprisis il this goods stored with us in the Dasoment l:ml 2‘: tho First, Hecond, Third, and Fourtt Floors which Cash_ndvances bavo becn mads, an WILL IE SOLD WITIIOUT RESERVE, Inurder la cless up tho business of tho prenent year, consiating of 98 Elegant Parlor Suito, now and second-hand, 44 Handrome Chinmber Suits, now nod socoud-hand. 101 Bodsteade, of all rizen and qualiticr, 50 Dressing-Gases, Dureaus, Commodos, snd Washe on ands, A largs number of Dook-Oises, Wardrobes, and Bocres tarlen, A fino line of OMece-Deaks, Elegant Lotingen, Essy Chairs, Exicoslon and Marble Top Tablea. 300 Kitehen, Cuamber, and Dining-Room Chalrs and Rockers, 6 very fino Planos, by tho hest Monufaeturers, 40 very choice original Ofl-Paintings. 390 handsome Chromon, frymed and inframed. 1 Wheeler & Wilson Sewing-Machinc, used but very e, 500 Narway Conl-Scuttles, 2 extra fine Show-Cases, with tables, 100 Glnss-Lamps, all kind; nds, 75 Looking. Glasmes, nnuorted atzes, ALS0, A LARG! NE OI' BEDDING, Telr, Moer, Wool, usl, Grase, and Exoelaior istn rosnca, Comfortalles, Blankets, Pillows and Dolsters. Cooking and ileating 8toves, Iograin, throo-ply, and Blal:ql‘gl- carpeling, A Chattel-Mortgago Bala of a largo Ifno of Assortea gloulelisnxhl Furniture, Carpets, Dodding, Crockery, nnn, Ete, Also, Contents of an Eleven-oom Dwelling of nasr« 1y new Housshold Xurniture, but litls used. The above unle 1s to be mado without any roserve whatever, aud {s well worth tlie attontion of tho trade snd houses keepers, 8. DINGEE & CO., Auctionoers, This Bvening ot 7 o’clacls, LAST AND CLEARING SALF By order of Messre, TIFFANY & 0O, of their ENTIRE STOCK AND FIXTURES, AT THEIR 8TORE, Corner of Wahash-av, and Twrnty-socon: oot Gald und Bilver Watches, Tandsome Platedt Waty of all kinds, a large assortment of ELEGANT JEWELRY, Tour Elogant Silvor-Plated S8haw Caacs ith ataud 4 1iandsomo Jewolry Canes, Ik, Safs, aud all othe Fiztures, contadned In tho tore. 8. DINGEE & €., Auctioncora, By H, CHADWICI & CO., “v - Auctioneers, 170 East Madison-st, At Auvotion, 5,000 BIBLES, BOOKS, ALBUHS, AND CHROMOS. Every doy this weck. They MUST DE SOLD. 208 STATE-ST. i M. CHADWICK & CO., Auctionsers. —_— THIS DAY AT10.A. M., ‘We will woll a large astortmont of CHAMBER SETS, PARLOR SUITS, Tasy Ohairs, Lounges, sll kinds of Mat | tresaes, Ofilco Dosks, Book Casen, a large as. sortmont of Now and Boocond-hand Oarpets, baiance of a largo oconsignment of Lomps, Brackots, &o., &0, By ELISON, POMEROY & CO. | Auctionesrs, &4 and 86 Randolph st. FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 81, AT 9} 0'CLOCK. Closing 8ale of tho Year. ; PARLOR SUITS, J ONAMBER AND DINING-ROOM FURNITURE Which must ba sold to closs consignments, STOVES GARPETS, Comforters, Blankets, General Houselokl Goods, Crockery, Glass and Plated Wa U‘mcm‘.‘: l re, Ci Generul Merchandise, eto., otc,, ela, Attend {og sale of tha yeur for ‘.“B“M. ELl . POMEROY & CO., 84 and 86 Randolph-st. ity bzl WL A, BUTTERS & CO., " BUTTERS & 008 NEXT SATURDAY SALE . WILL DE HELD FRIDAY MOUNING, DEO. 31 pe HOUSEHOLD GOODS, AND GENERAL MERCIA NDINE. = FINANGIAL. ______. IIT W.ALL-ST. r te R b g kg SO Bt el avgg s, bt AUOTIONHRERS, 108 MADISON-ST, Furniture, Oarpets, Stoves, SPECULATION occurrence; but ordioarily $56 can ron&l -l:." &fiowl‘!‘-nkerfi,.