Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 30, 1876, Page 7

THE CHICAGO TRIBUN SUNDAY, 1ANUARY 3u, 15/0—MXTEEN PAGES, 7 OUR MEIGHBORS. fho Money-Making Possibilities of Public Statien in N waukees 4 Carb to Be Put Tpon the Poison- ing Propensities of Apoth~ ecaries. Politics-—Some Horse Talke-Amuse- ments---Personal, Etc. Budgets of Gossip from the Cities of Racine and Kenosha, Collection of Paragraphs from Immediate Buburbs of Chicago. Segular the WISCONSIN, : MILWAUKEE. YORTUNES EASILY MADE. Svesial Correspondence of The Chicaco Tridune, MILwATEEE, JaD. 29,—When men can afford tospend thousands of dollars to securo election. Jo a0 office the legal emolaments from which for » whole year are insuflicient to recoup them the * sxpenditores of 3 nclo campaign week, it is time to iavestigate. This is & work the Tsx- Payers' Cnion is trving to perform. The Union hsa already inflaenced logislation, to some ox- fent. and is doing other good work, in which all pur citizens are interested. ~Here are a few facts from them, worth recalling from recent campaigns: For the ofice of Sheriff, at last election, it will be rernembered there wero nearly palf-a-dozen cootestants. These gentlemen, between them, are credited with having expond-, ed the entire income of the office for a whole year, ipside & wook ; one of them not only ex~ hansted his own meany for this purposs, but BORROWED THG LAST CENT from his friends, and 6till fsiled of election. For other offices, I hieard one defeated candidate say, in explunation of his Austerlitz, that he ** hadu't ‘maney enongh, and exhausted all his resourcas ; but a few hundred dollars more would have done it." For one of the best ofiices in the gift of the county it was_ well understood the smecesafal candidate bad EXTENDED QU:TE A TEAR'S INCOXT, and this wss a roeition, too, held for two vears only, leaving the incumbent only one year’s in- come for two years’ work. None of theas candidates wero rich men. Most of them were in comparatively needy circam- sisnces. The salarios, to obtain which they msd~ 6uch sacrifices, were not large. Almost all our conuty officers hola for ouly two years, aod it follows, where one vear's income was spent on eleciion, the compensation for two yeans' service was roduced one-haif; that is to eay, to secura a salary of .£4,000 per yeer, or $9.000 for two years, an expenditure of 34,000 prior to eloction Jeft the succeesful contastant only £4,000 to receivs during the two years, or 22,000 per vear. Men are not likely to expend Jarge suma upon ruch an uncertsinty a3 a county election unlesa 2 A THE PEIZE IS WORTH MORE than here appears. The fact is, in not a single fnstance does the compeneation fixed by iaw rep- resent the sum actuslly recsived. Fecs, per- qusites, commissions on accounts paid and con- tracts made, and division of profits in every- thing alntost for which the peoplo have to foot the bill, double and treble the remuncration of the officials. In some cases officers do not even perform 2oy of the duties for which they are :;ecled.bnl pay others clerks' wages 10 represent em. EEGISTRATION OF DRUGGISTS. An amendment to the charter having beon de- termined on, regulating the salo of drugs in this city, and roquiri=g tho registration of druggista sod their aesistants, the retail trade have agreed fo a compromiss amendment, Tequiring thatfall droggists and their assistants be registered; that druggists shall euperintend the preparation of ull prescriptions compounded by assistants; shat 8 board of examiners, consisting of three wmpetent druggiste, selected by the Mayor, out of six recommended by the trade, shall bo ap- inted, oue to be registrar; toat druggists aod ssaistsnts failing topsss an examination, or sonducting businega without being registered, shall be fined not to exceed 50, and from $50 0 £500 in every case of adulterating or counter- (eiting drugs or medicines, and that all poisons shall be divided into two classes: tho first not iobe fnrnished except on a physiciana order, nd the second to be proporty labeled as poizon. The explanation of tho movement is, that jome prescriptions have been wrongly made up In thi city, and a great feandal of this kiad haa Tor a long time beeu agitatiog the profession. CITT POLITICS. The Democratic party carried this city, coun- Iy, and State, by forswearing oolors and smalgamating with the Rteform party. A sbort period of misrula convinced the people at Isrge ihat with amalgamstion the emistence of the Beform party a8 a political organization, or a political possibility, had ceased. Thiogs polit~ ieal began to be knows, once more, by their true Bsmes, snd Democrats became Dourbons, and Beformers Rlepnblicans, for the purposcs of the Gubernatorial olection. The defeat of Taylor, Democratic csndidate for re-election sa Gov- eroor, soured the Democrats againat their quon- dam allies, and this sourness, long. uneasily cn- tertained, at length found vent in s call fora Convention of Democrats to amend tho party or- ‘Fanization in this city and county. The Conven- tion took place, and one of itg most important st was to declare the Reform coalition st an end, and to read out of the party all who do not enroll themeelves for service heoceforth and for- ever under the Democratic Bourbon banner im- pure zod defiled. _Now comes the Herold, German paper. cham- pion of the Raform cause, and koon to perceive the profit of German public cpinion, aacepting the action of the Democratic party and lending itself, and all Reformers who beliove with it, out of the Bourbou organization, utterly reject- ing with scorn and loathing any connection with such » truly put ridreminiscence. As all thisis but the key-note of what is to follow all over the State, 1ook for & grest rush to the Regl;bliem side of the polla when the banner of Washburn is unfurled to ths Badger Btate zephyrs. _The anly other item of citr political informa- tion that apitates the public mind is the singular ;::t thatthreo newspaper men are clndig:ies TIE OFFICE OF CITY CLERE, mm;l‘:v Mr. Harger, city editor of the Wiscon- ;‘x"c DL C. o, city editor of the Vews, and B sowman, lately & reporter on the staff of the 2 et sud now deputy in the office of the uperintendent of the Poor. The incumbent, a mmast worthy gentlemen, is also understaod to be ot mawilling to accept office, if bia friends think it to re-clect him. Mr. Harger, Jongest connected with the city preve, ongbt to bave a good show; but then, Charley George bes an advantsgein bis employment on s Damg. sratic paper; whilst Damon is a good fellow on general principles, and bes considerable knowl. sdge derived from past experioncs, of the Tight way to mavipulate theso little enterprises, Ma; they all be happy. ol st Eozde l;om. & condition of our local stables »f not s little intercet, generally, lb::: u::fl:fi son, when sleighing is ordinarily at ite height, S\‘z‘l‘n t:; tgxe;m;é \nnfir 80 \;ur I;n;‘a 10t been cal- afford much eport to the lo Best-footad trotters. p il To consequence of there being no snow of any count, Spring street and the other principal inves have not this winter prosented their usnal ayand exciting winter scencs. ‘Cho westher, owever, onjacconnt’of itslunusual mildness, has sfforded s most excellent opportunity to tho owners and drivers of tho * fast ones™ toget them in condition for the coming trotting season. Among the most noted trotters of this piace may ba mentioned the following : Gen. Howard—For speed, steadiness, and reliability, this horse probably stands at the head of the list, either in this city or State. He is the property of §. W. Granger, of this place, and will be eleven yearsald the coming spring, i8 of a dark brown color, long flowing taif, and slthongh he hes probably trotied as many races »a any horse in the State, he haanot got & wind- pulor a blemish. His record is 2:30, which he bas marked a good many times, snd it is said by thosa who pretend to know that if he had not been afraid of a record he wonld long ago had & mark clogo to 2:20 to his credit. Heis being regularly jogged on the street to Lecpup his muscle and keew him in proper shape. Mezomania—This horse ia the property of E -Droadbesd. Asa trotter he stands next on the list, and it is generally copsidersd that he mers speed thaa Gea, Howard, beipg ableto trot better than 2:20. But a8 he has not by a8 maay hot and trying places a8 Gen, u:\i:x{!n he hasyet toprove as steady and as reliable s turf horso ®4 tho General. He is 9 vears old next epring, has a record of 2:27, is of a beauti- ful chestuut color, witn silvery tail and mans. Ho has been let up for some time back, but is naw taking hie walking exercise preparatory to more active and trying work. Mr. Broadheud’s bay mare Mollle, with a racord of 2:27, has been retired from the turf, and has been sent to the stud of Alden Goldsmith, of Orange County, N. Y., to ba bred to the great au;g ot( tmua?. \‘o&untuer. Next comes I'rank Boyd's bay gelding Allen, a grandson of Etban Allen. lla’igof |lszimi):bllul ehado of bay, long, flowing black tail and mane, is abont 15 hands high, and haa & record of 2:33. This horso appeared on the turf last year for the firet goason, and won many honors as being & fast, steady, and relisble trotter. e, too, 18 being regularly jogged on the road, and will, if nothing happens, make a record below 2:30 the coming gcason, ‘These three horges, viz.: Gen. Howard, Mezo- mania, aud Allen, are probably the only horses of this place which will appest on the turf the coming soason. Among the lesserlights may bo mentioned the two eorrols of Hawley Colo, Maggio G. sud mate. These two horses make a capital 2:45 pole team, or, if desired, can show off as fast 2nd gay to single barness as any outside of those mentionod sbove. J. B. Oliver, about throe wecks ago, in the burning of his baru, lost bis eplendid chesnut team, Yanny and mato. Fauny conld trot close dowu to 2:30, and, bad it not been for the firs, ‘would have proved a trotter of great merit. George Webbor. the gonial manager of tho Plankinton Livery-Stable on Secoud street, hus infchargo a string of trotters ranging from 2:50 down to 2:40, or better, but as tgny wumber BOme ten’ or more s particular description of each cannot be expected. TILE COMING BASE-BALLERS, Unless our young men are very much mis. takon, we are going to bave something in the way of a base-ball club that will rather reach over auything over vet sean in the way of gen- tlemen amateurs by about eeveral feet. The coming Dase-baller will belong to the West Side Dase-Lall Club, aud heis to be gilt-edge as to hia manners, and leather a3 to his lungs, and iron as to bis muscles, snd lightning 2s to his speed, snd 1.000 horse-powor a8 to his huts, and some other things quite 8 intoresting. lie has a play-ground of an eatiro block, up on the top of theuil, right alongside tho horse-car track, to oxerciss in, aud for work, the loving labor of * ecooping " the entire base-ball population of this sua the neighboring States. There is & young gentleman in this Club -who bowls so Btraight and swift that it cracks the very finger- nails of ordinary people to look at him. The records of the Club will bo found in this cor- respondence, lengtheniong as the deys lengthen. THE WATER SUFPLY. Citizens will remember that on two mornin; recently the public water mpgly was suddenly and without notice cut off. It appears thata quantity of small drift-wood and sedument had Deen thrown up around tho delivery pipe 1a the reservoir, and somo of thesmaller bushes were drawn into the main leading from the reservoir, where thioy got stuck, snd wero quickly covered with eand and other matorial, which completely stopped the flow of® water. It was a work of some time and difficulty to get these pipes clear, _but the work was at length safely accomplished and the supply of the city poaring into the various channels as usoal. "It ia impossible to keap drift out of the reservoir, as some is inevi- tably pnmped up from the lake every time the ‘water is rough, but some day when we can afTord it we must make a filler pond, and use only the element thist has been tiltered. leaving the refuse in the recetving pond, thence to be cleared away at leisure. PERSONAL. Mre. O. E. Britt is about lesving the city for 20 extonded tour East and South. Ald. Wall bas returned from New York apa other big cities along the Atlantic seabosfd, looking like a httle chuaky, chubby, childlike cherab, more than nsual. Frank Whipp, Esq., Sceretary of tho North- western National Fire and Marine Insarance Company, who i abont retiring from that insti- tution, will probably accept agencies from some of the leading companies that haye hitherto re- fraiped from doipg bnsiness in Milwaukee, or cnter into partnership with some eatablishod house. At any rate, wo are not likely tolose a citizen so_highly valned, which will be plezeant news to all who aro acquainted with Mr. Whipp. ITENE. One-half the denths lost week were of chil- dren noder 5 years of age. When s haif-parted squirm was mede about the new park bill by some of the newspapers. they evidently know but half the truth. ttom has pot yes been touched. Thero was an appeal . the other day for aid to purchage and maintsin ground for the State Fair. Let us know who owos the land, and how much an acre is waanted for it, and whether it is under cootract of sale to anybody, and for bow mnch. This is the kand of information a prac- tical people want when thoy are asked to open the pocket-book cn general pninciples. Notwithatanding the sloppy intervals, soyeral rinks have been kept golng all the winter, and congiderable 100 bas been barvested by the brewers. - Cockivg mains and dog fights are the rage on the South Sido. 3 1t appears that Inspector Kennedy is making the Houso of Correction prisoners pay for the entiroipstitntion. And thoy wasted to havo Dan removed ! Past Master Loopold Heller, s most worthy Mason and estimable citizen, has been present- ed by Harmony Lodge F. A, M. with a magnifi- cent Past Msster's jewel. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of this State will convene 1n this city on the Sth inst. It is gratifying to know that our local musical enterprise, the usicat Echo, 18 becoming quite a successful institution, and it is to be greatly enlargsd. e RACINE. BOCIAL GOSSIP OF THE WEEK. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. RacixE, Jan. 29.—Sinco my last letter to T Suxpar TrisuNg, our goodly city has ex- pericnced more Bocial activity than has ever been crowded into one week for many years. Party, rout, and ball follow each other with such ‘bewildering rapidity a8 to endanger the mental equilibrium of the masculine members who in- dulge. The ladies, (**God bless them!") keep their dainty nests until the noxt day's sunis highin the heavens, and renew the hilarity of the sncceedirg night, with all the elan for which theyiare famons. Themen (poor devils!) blink their unslept eyes like owls during the day, but *‘as the shadows of the evening gather,” they must perforce *brace up, pull down their vests,” and answer the bugle call with smiling faces. ‘0. B. 3" First on the list may be mentioned the mag- nificent party, the fourth of the series, given by the members of tho above-named club to their friends on Friday evening, Jan. 21, at the Odd Feollons® Hall. For want of space in my last Iotter, mere mention was made of the affair, with the promise of detuis in this. As ro- gards the number prosent, the beauty and grace of tho ladies, the elegance of the dresses, and the nnbounded en- joyment of all, it hss never been equaled in the city “within the memory of the oldest inbabi- tant.* Promptly st half-past eight the grand march formed to the music of Severance & Willisms' full band. PROMINENT AMONG THOSE ASBEMBLED, for the characteristics previously noted, may be mentioned, Miss Ella Wheoler, of Madison, Wis- consin’s fair poetess; tho Misses DBryant, of Milwaukeo; Mise Van Norstrand, of Green Bay, whose bsys were very groen to moro than one #usceptiblo gallant; Mies Eva Ward, Miss Hottio Case, Misa Minnie Slauson, Miss Liaura Wild, Miss Sallie Wild, Miss Lizaio Wilcox, Miss Mamie Goldie. Miss Ella Foster, Miss Kate Cooley, Miss Flora Knapp, - Miss Ids Bull, Miss Kittie Dun- combs, Miss Jennie Doncombe, Miss Lou Baker, Miss Nellie Osborn, Miss Ianny Barker, the Misges Wecks, the Misses Fratt, Miss Hawley of Kenoshs, the Aisses May, the Misses Nichals, Miss Douglas, Miss Wickbam, the Misses Kelly, Mra.J, Slanson, Mrs. Aubory of Milwaukae, Mzs. Ullman of Chicago, Mra, Frank Kelly, Mis. W, Siauson, Mrs, Wild, Mra. W. Work- man, Mys. St George, Mrs. Castello, Nrs. Bishon, Mrs. Taglor, Mra. Kane of Chicago, Mrs. Honry Smith, Mrs. George Beemer, Mrs. Osborn, Mrs. Henry Raymond, and others. Ac- companying the party of ladies from Milwankee were the following gentlemen, whose geniality and scholarly attaiuments have made them many friends in Racino: John" Ewing, E8q., Pre dent of the O. B.B. Club of Milwaukes, and prince of good fellows; Charlie and Vincent ‘arnum, A. C. Ray, Mr. Aubery, Mr. McNeal, Alr. Liljencrantz, and Mr. 1. 5. Wegg. Alr. Frad Ullmag, of Chicago, was also cntting pigeon- o for tho time-being e e vesuney % Togal lore. - & description of 27 volumes of THE DRESSES OF THE LADIZS, whon they were 50 varied and beantiful is bes voud the ability of your corrospondeant, but here and thers among the rich dark fabrics of the mavy were noticeable the lizhter tints of cos- tumes that artistically relieved tho whole. 1rs. Ullmaa woro & desp sen-green silk with a darker ghado of trimming, and vatural flowers. Miss Laura Wild was dressed in a very elegant light shade of sea greon, with pearl jewelry, Mias Minnie Slausou looked be&ullfu{ in a drab silk with & quaint velvot trimmiog. Misy Hawley, of Kanosha, wore a brown sils with bluo silk ‘basque. Mra. Casteilo, a royal pucple, gold and dinmond jewelry. Miss Lizzie Wilcox wore a roysl purple silk, cameo jewelry. Miss Jennie Duncombo, &_very becoming greon silk with white lace. John Knight was primitively ar- rayed in No. 13 boots, and necktie to match, coat cut bias, with gore and det, Lair and mus- tache a 1a Sitting Bull. The * Pirate™ in kneo- bréeches, and gold-bowed speca. ‘The revel ended, as usual, when the morning had put in & bealthy appesarance, and the tired dancers went their soveral ways, 1t has boen decided that the mext and Jast dance of the series bo a regnlar ono, and not & masquerade, a8 mentioned in my Iast lottor. SELECT GATHEBING. On the following evening, Saturday, a fow ladies and gentlemen wero invited to pass the evening at the residence of the Hon, and Mrs, R. H. Baker, in honor of their accomplishsd guost, Miss Van Nordtrand. Unfortunately the affablo Senator's absonce was euforced on_sc- count of the rousing Centennial meoting which was in session at Ballo City Hall on thst eveniog, bui bis amiable Iady was equal to the emergency of entertuining lier guests in & manner that will bo pleasantly remembered by them. The largo parlors were “cloarod for action,” and danchig indulged in during flirting intormissions, Tho philosopber and statesman. Mr. Wegg, madahis self 88 popular a3 Santa Claus in the nurse: whilo the Rev. “Pious Good " and * Blacbeard were arranging for church attendance nexs day. **o. . " On Tnesday evening of last week a fow of the loading spirits of the Milwaukee Terpsi- charean Club, composed of the following gentlo- mon. Messrs. John Ewing, S. Vingon, Farnum, Charles ), Farnum, Ed Vinson, and Fred An- thony, sent an urgent invitation to tho members of the Racina Club to attend the party given by the first-nemed olub ot their clegant hall in the Insurauce Blook. About twenty of the leading Iadies and gentlemen of our city accordingly left on the 6 p. m. train, aud arrived in tha City of Bricks at 7:15. Their reception in Milwaukes waa hearty in tho extremo. Catriages were in waiting to convey the visitors to the Plankinton Houee, where an elegant supper awaited them. Rooms had been liborally provided for =ll, and after the ladies had arranged their toilets they wero shown to the carrisges again and driven to the ball-room. Everv momber of the Milwaukee Club, ladies incladed, vied with each other in their attention to their guests,—tho unbounded enjoyment of the evening was not marred by a singlo shadow,—and all spesk_glowiogly of tho llmuny gentlemanly characteriatics of tho several 08ts. After the danco was over, the Racine deloga-~ tion was agan driven to the Plankinton, whera & wine-lunch was served i the parlors, and the tired but_happy party sought their respeotive nests. The kindness of the ontertainers did not end here. A special breakfast was on the programme next_morning, after which six ele- gant barouches drove up to tho door and the vieitors wera shown over the city through the kindness of Mr. Byron G. Sivser. Truly, it was & princely * lay ont,” and will long he remein- ‘bered by those so pleasantly entertaived. On the return of the party to Racine, and after each one had deseribed thelr treatment, the poor unfortunates who stayed at home regretted ex- ceedingly that tney had not goue too. There is 10 excnee for any eave tho dejected quartetto who ware left sobbing on the platform at West- ern Union Junction. 1t is unfortunately a marked feature of Racine society that the organization of such a party on a larger scale is ntterly impossble, 3frs. Soooz- er will not go because Mra. Snickelfritz is going, and she doesn't want any ‘‘mixed” in he: ‘Then eimpering Miss Toodles * doesn't—aw— think—aw—it is pwoper,” unless her papa. is on band with & doanble-barreled shot-gun to pro- tect Ler while sleoping away from the home nest. ANOTHER 8OCIAL GATHERING. On Iast Wednesday evening Mr. Kugene Hall tondered a fow of his most intimate friends an entertainment that will be pleasantly remom- bered through the coming year. In spite of the nightly diesipation that has been going on of late, and the extremely unpleasant stale of the weather, nearly all who had the pleagura of an invitation sttended, as they well knew that Eugene as hoat, aided by his estimable mother, would insure a glorious time. Three pieces of excellent music discoursed melody for the dancers, and **joy was unconfined.”” Later in gry to think of were served in their cosy dining- room. and the hilarity around tho festive board indicated supreme contentment and peaca with all the world, Thers was no stiff formality, no sgonized ** wall-flowers ;” all did as seemed un- to them best. and flirting, dancing, smoking, and card-playing made the hours go byua- noticed. FOR CHARITY'S BAKE. On Thursday evening the splendid hall of the Order of Musons was thronged with the mem- bers of all creeds in our city, old and young, homely aund beautifal, who ‘had congregated thera to help swell the funds io aid of St. Luke's Hoepital. 1t was the often-expressed wish of the Jamented Rev. E. C, Porter that the hospital DUNAING Do orocted s acon 28 possibla, and the many friends of the late reverand gentleman are working nobly in the cause. It restores ono’s faith in buman nature to gee such an unanimous recognition of the necessity of such an instita- tion; great numbers wera there who never danced a step in their lives, but who went merely that their mite and their inflnence might help the consummstion aimed at. The several Mason- ic lodges purpose dounsting 000 toward the bospital-fund. - - KEN08TA, H0! On Friday night quite a _delegation swent to Kenosha, to attend the Married Folks' Club party, hold at Simmons’ Hall. _If sny city on the lake can show a record of social gayety equs! to that of Racine during the last weck, let them bold up their right band. Young people meet on the street, and, while stoppibg a moment to spesk to each other, wll lean affectionately againsat 8 fonce or lamp-post and weanly go to sleep. Otbers, with a gone expression on _their faces, will drop off unawares, and doze peace- fully over thnir_lzdf;um. . To-morrow is looked forward tolongingly. ~ CIUBCH VERSUS CINCTS. A young gentleman well known in onr polite circles called upon & young [ady one night last week and requested the Lonor of her company to church uext day. Untortnnnzelz our hero had a rival who had * been thera ” befors him and secured the promise of the lady's attendance undor his protecting wing. It i8 but a step from the sublimo to the ridicnlous. The first~ named gallunt, almost broken-hoarted, went “ around the corner 10 @00 a man.* On his way home tho sidewalk kept flying up in his face, 1amp-posts would describe s circle and pound him over the head ; he was constantly sittin down on himself, and, by the time he reachs the patornal roof, he looked 88 it he had been o the Centennial. Shortly after retinng to his room, the house was aroused by a terrific rackst. One of tho members of the family hurried to tho econe, and, on looking through the partly-open door, 'was horrified at the spectacle. The young man was standing in one ocorner of the apart- ment dressed a ls Fejes Ielander, and tryiog to waltz with the burcau., Looking wildly sround the room, he would suddenly make a dive for {ho centre, and tumble over_lounge sud chaire, muttering, ** Damifiever (bic) saw such a bed.” On being asked what the matter wae, be eaid that the bed was galloping around the room and would not let him get in. Cold water was ap- plied to his brain, a poultice to his foot, and Lo was quietly tucked away todream of heartlews msidens and happy rivals. A TERSONAL. 3r. and Mrs. Fred Ulimsn, 8¢ Chicago, were visiting friends in tho city last week. W. E. Kane, Esq., accompanied by his mother, paesed a pleasant week Ln.lllncmfl,land leave with igh estimate ot our 8ocial gayety. 5 ?I.EE. Thomson, of Milwaukee, wade Racine a resting place oo his way home from an extended visit to Bloomtield. % : Huggins, of Post-Office fame, is now reveling in the balmy clime of the Pacificslope. Fugene shed bis * Ulster ' one night Inst waok, and there wes immediate quiet aloog the Totomac. ——— KENOSHA. REAL ESTATE MATTERS. Spectal Correspondence of The Chicaoo Tribune. Erxosma, Wis., Jan. 20.—In spita of ali $he eccentricities of the weather,—and no man can Lkeep track of them,—the ery of hard fim_es, and {he continued bad tate of the roads, businees of all kinda seems $o be looking up, and a transfer of real estate of some importance is among the jtems of interest to be recorded this woek. The property en Markeb strect formerly known as the Rupals place was sold in tho enrly p_ut of the week to Mr. Edwin S. Hanles, of Chicago, swho contemplates maxing thie & Bummer rezi- dence for himself and family. The o T tion for which this fine piece 0f nICpery oi. wged ands i $6,500. 5 I\'Egcfiflions are pendipg between Mr. E. Dain and Deacon Willisms for tho eale the evening refreshments that makes ope hun- | ! 1%cc in this city on last Mouday as tha defondant of the | ing of hard times. ‘This, no doubt, is owinz to. of the character of Hamlel, commenced at the | previous meeting. Tho speakor did himself greab credit by bis efors, which was received with evideut appreciation. A general discussion of the subject followed, whersupon the parlors were visited and a social time indulged in. ‘The marriage of Qscar Lyman Gibbs, of '74, and Mias Lilliso Goodenor, is annonnced to take place Tuesdsy. A courge of the lectures and & musical enter- tainment bas beea organized for the benefic of the University librarv. Prof. H. S. Carhars will lecture on *Polarizad Light,” Prof. W. X, de upou ** The Holy Land.” and_Dr. Tiffany ou “The Yosemite.” Prof, W.S. . Matthews will conduct the musical entertainment. MISCELLANEOUS. The Rev. J. Stuart Smith has been extonded & call to become Rector of st. Mark's Church, and will officiate there to-day, morning and evening. Mr. Smith was Bishop McLaren's assistant at Cleveland. Tho remalns of the Iate Capt. Alonzo Elwell, who died last Monday, wera taken to Wollaston, Masa., Wednesday. The Rev. Dr. Pearson, of Dotroit, lectured in the South Evanston- Mettodist Chdreh Thurs- day evening, on * Life Power.” Il also ad- dressed the studenta in Ieck Hall Priday morn- ing and afternoon. " Beore one for the Indez. It says: “Why is it that large citles so frequently find that, after baving gonme through the formof etecting a Mayor, they have only saddled themasives with an ass 2 Mizs Alta M. Hulett will deliver her lecture upon * The Lessons of the Times * before the South Evanston Literary and Social Sogiety Fri- day evening. Mr. Georgze W. Huntoon, Br.. whois now in hia 85th_year, recently walked from Wilmetta to South Evanston—3l{ miles—in eixty-thres minutes. Mies Ella Ives, of Chicago. has been engaged by the Ossoli Society of the Woman's College to lecture on ** A Great English Poer.” The time baa not yot been fixed. The Presbytetinn Society Las degided to com- xlr;ta the now churci buiding without further clay. There will he = paptismal ceromony atthe Baptizt Church this eveniug. Fodh T HYDE PARK. GESERAL NEWS. ‘Taesday evening Blrs. Eugenio de Roode Rice gave an oxcellent concert in Flood's Hall, and, although the attendance wasnot cqual to that of the concert the provions Thursdey, a large nnmber of Hyde Parkers and many visitors from the city anjoyed the evening exceedingly- The opening of Fifty-finst streot toits full width of 100 feet is still blocked by the small tract koown as Dunbam's Addition, but it is | probable that this obetacle will be removed be- fore spring. Itisalso hoped thatthe connec- tion between tho castorn end of Fifty-first sireet and the lower South Park can be made by wideming Park straet for o distance of two blocks, and the property-owners in tho vicimty are desirons of giving the whole of F’ark streot to the South Park Commissioners for o parkway, if the Commiseioners will take 1t. Tho matter will goon be brought before the Doard of Trus- iees by a petition. ' The immense size of the village and the di- versity of interests of the different districts have beea recognized for some time 23 & fruitful gource of embarrasement in the mansge- ment of its affairs, and & movement to reorganize under the General law as a city hsa been suzgested as & remedy, as each portion of the whole territory would then elect 1ts own representative, and many of the difficuities of the present orgamization wounld be removed. It is exceeding doubtful whether such o measure could be carmed tlhrough, yet 1t is generally acknowledgea that the present form of manicipal government i3 inadequate to handle tho affairs of 80 large aud wealthy a community 08 i8 now included in the corporate limits of Hyde Park. 1t isaltogether probable that either 2 reorganization or & division of the village will ‘e made one of the important issues in the local campaign the coming spring ; and, as the politi- cal caldron already begins to bubble somewhat, —particularly at that restless locality known as the North End,—the first note in the new opers will soon be soanded. The enormouns expenses of running the vil- 1ago under 1t4 presont masters ate begluning to. be felt by every tax-payerin lyde Park, and vet, while the tax-levy is enormous, ths village 1ias no money in the troasury to pay her honest debte,—lot alone the dishonest ones, if thare areany. The only consolation afforded to the 18x-Paying voter this spring is that the political situation 16 80 uncommonly mixed up that a futl Board of energstic, canable, and houest ‘[rustees might be elected by accident if every respecta- ble man would vote. —— OAK PARK. NEWS OF THE WEEL The lull in social circles which has been s0 poticeable since the holidays it is hoped will be pleasantly broken Thursday evening. Few im- portant social events have bappened during the past week, but saveral intaresting onmes have been devised for the present one. The gentle- men of the Union Club Committce were greatly discouraged last week, and had about concluded to discontinue the parsies, butthe isdies have coma to the rescue, and have taken the mansge- ment of the next hop entirely ont of their ‘brothers' hands, thus Osk Park will have s gen- the earnest efforts which the friends of tempor- anco are putting {orth at the present Lime. Tho * new hotel talk " has again been rovived for the seventeenth time. If the ground was not frozen the work would begin at onve. The West street young lady who visits the Poat-Office daily in hopes of raceiving a letter of jove from A non-resident beau roturns as often with downcast countenance and a look of wonder swhy Lo is 80 tardy on such ao imporsant subject as’ matrimony. She evidently forgets that thia is leap-year. The charitably disposed sbould remember the pinno rafilo for the benetit of tho family of Ja- cob Buck, whoze death occurred last week. ‘The Torrent engine-houso ia being grandly fit- ted up, which work is bomng done at the boys’ own expense. . The (termans’ grand masquerade ball is to take place at Phonix Hall on Monday eveniug. Very pleasing exercises wore couducted at the South School en Friday afternoon by puptla of the grammar department. ‘Che union J)myur«luuelings, which have been beld nigtly during the past four weeks in our different churehes, have been tho means of con- yorting quite a number, who have avowad that in the future they shail walk the straight snd usrr;w path. leetings will be coutinued this week. farm & milo or 80 west of ks city on the old | quarter-line road, known a8 the Williams farm, which farm Mr. Bain] wishes to add to the arge tract of laud awaed by him directly sonth of the Williams farm. It is also reported that the Hawley farm on the Racine road is likely to change ownership g0on, & German citizen of the North Side being desirous of purchasing the samo. . ‘T first of a series of DIME READINGS, 10 bo given for tho beneft of the Methodist Church overy two weeks until further notice, took placo Mondsy evening in the audience- room of the church building of that denomina- tion. The audionce was not large, but, not- withistanding this slight drawbsck, tha project- orsof this schemo for filling the empty coffers of the church Lave put their *‘shoulder to tho wheel,” and will entertain the public a weck from Alonday mght with another of - these so- called *-Dime Iieadings.” ‘Theso entertain- ments consiet of somo reading, more music, vocal and instrumental, aud are certainly worth the price of admission, 10 cents. The pro- grammo of Monday evening was very good for a start-off, embracing selections of a widely- difforont character, the matter-of-fact stylo and the humorous predominating. ‘The reading of dr. Sinclair was roceived by the andience with bearty applause, bis delineations of Ger- man and lrish character giving rise to much merriment among his hearer:, Whe otherread- ers were Mius Stryker, Dirs. Reynolds, and Mr. Grant. Mrs. Winsor favored the audience with a difticult operatic aris, which was rendered by that lady in a highly artistio manner. Mr. Win- sor, also, did duty a8 a solo singer, and created a favorable impression. One of Claribel's #weat little ballads was effectively sung by Mrs. Bailey, who sings this stylo of music with'a great deal of fecling., Theso readings do not huld late, it being the intontion of this Society to closs about 9 o'clock. e PARK RIDCE. BOCIETY MATTERS have beon prolific with surprises. Last Sat- urday evening was a time to bo long and pleas- antly rememberec by Elder Boring and his flock. The Iadies of the church have for {some time biad the matter in snticipation, and many have been tho mysterious whispcrings and private consnltations relatiog to it According to ap- pointment, about sixty, young and old, met at the cturch that evening, fully armed and equipped with the munitions of war suitable for the proposed assault. After definitely arranging tho mabner of sitack, tho lino of march was saken up for the neighboring parsonage, npon reaching which it was stormed in the most ap- vroved military style, the crowd rusbed in, and took full possession of the citadel. The family gearcoly had time to look their surprise, a8 prep- arations were at once made for a genuine old- fashioned frolic. Tho Kider, old soldier as he is, covered with tho victorious scars of mauy a battle with a foe more terriblo than the ona he thus encountered, at onco Baw the hopeless- ness of the situation and gracefully capit- ulated. A few of the older and moro sedate of the victorious band captured the kitchen and speedily improvised a feast which wonld have dono credit to a formal dinner party. Bupper over, the rest of tho evening wss passed in social converse and pleasant amusements. The Elder and Mrs. Boring and their daughter Laura, after the first surprise was over, proved themselvos quite equal to tho emergoncy, and did the honors of tus evening (g0 far as they wora permitted to) charmingly, admitting that to be mads prisoners by euch an enemy was one of the happiost events in their lives. Wednesday uvenines surprise_reception was given Mr. and Mre. Walliam P’. Moes, who wera marricd in the city at 2o carly hour, and arrived here on tuo 10:40 p. m. train, A few of their {rionds had during the day obtained posscssion of the pleasactcotiage, which is to bo the future Liome of the bride and groom, tastefully trimmed it with everzreens and an approprinte motto, and, preparing a_wedding supper, awaited their arrival. It was s most welcome surprise to the newly-wedded pair, znd must have given them a-very good opioion of the pioxssnt eocioty of which they will hereafter form 3 part. SOCIAL GOSSIP. Tuesday evoning of this week was the occasion of a happy gathering of friends at the residence of Alr. Dewey, on Market strect, to assist that gontleman in the proper observance of his 45th birthday anniversny. That their cfforts in this direction were ominently successful their individual sssertious are suflicient guarantee, and the genial host himeelf regards this way- mark in tho years of his life as ono of the ploas- ant epochn'in his eojourn on this wundane sphers. Thuraday eveuing an OYSTER SUPPER yras given by the ladies of the Congregational Church at their ohurch pariors, with other at- tractions of o less substantisl nature ns, acces- Horios to the appotizivg cdibles. The whole combined made thia festival one of tho ploas- antest affairs of the gcason. The pantomimo from the melodies of Mother Goose, performed Ly thechildren, was particularly interesting, Tho music and reading was likewise good. Friday eveniny all the SUNDAY-SCIOOL CHILDREX ‘were entortained by tho officers and teachers of the Congregational Sundsy-school at the parlors of that charch, and furnished with a good sub- stantial supper for the nominal sum ot 5 cents, which goes toward swolliug the church building fand, and cach littlo ons feels himselt or herself of some use in the Bocioty in thus being abla to contribate even a **mite™ toward the completion of thoir elegunt church edifice. TUE MARBIED FOLRS' HLUD gave auother of their ploasant”parties Friday evening. The evening wns rainy, 88 is the rule this winter, but a large namber of the disciples of Terpaichore foun agreeable to be in their places at theappointed time, and the dance pass- ed off very pleasantly. TERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. Last Sunday religious servicea wern hold at the collee-rooms at 8 o'clock in the afteruoon, and similar gervices will ba in order next Sunday iss Jennie lead baereturned from New York City. The Rev. Willinm - Alvin Bartlett, of Cbicago, will lecturo on ** Boys " ‘Tuesday evening at Sime mons’ Hall. Col, Howa returned home from Washington 1ast Thursday. i Wilnot, one of tho suburbs of this city, has been afflicted with typhoid-fever, which las proved fatal in maoy instances. A new law firm announced their dotermination this weel to deal in legal technicalities over the firm namo of Winsor & Winsor. The sonior partner comes hero from Elkhorn, where ho has been long and favorably kuown &8 & lawser. Last Saturdsy 3r. Waldo Davis died, after & long and painfui sickuess. He was buried Sno- day from the Methodist Church with Masonic honors. Tho danco given at Park City Hall Tuesday eveniug was well attended and s good time en- joyed by those present. Prof.” V. V. Barnes, formerly teacher in the High School biere, waa lately married to a lady of New Lisbon, Mr, Muentzenberger's brosery fosm ran awsy last Satorday, and, collidiog With Mr. Read's buggy, did soime damago to that vehicle, They woro finally stopped mnesr L. Beachel's black- smuth-shop. Mrs. W. H. Smith, 8 former resident of thig city, died 2t her homo 1n Rockford Sunday morn- ing last of pnenmnonia. L Frank Murphy, ove of the young fellows con- cerned in tho highway robbery Christmas-Eve, has been sentenced by Judge Freuch to one year at hard labor in the Stato’s Prison. MISCELLANEO The rogular fortmightly meeting of the dime- onteriainments connected with the Cougrega- tional Church was held Friday evening at the batl. The room was crowded, and the enter- tainment scemed to afford full eatisfactio®to thoss prosent. Charades, music, and recita- tions_were on tha programme. * The Soug of Tiome,” by Will Carleton, was pleas- iogly rendered by M. C. A. Hawley, aud elicited hoartv applause. The actors are each ontitted to much crodit for the oxcellent manner in which the different picces were per- formed. The Cornot Band tendered themselves an oyster subper Thursday evening at their rooms, which gave general satisfaction to its mombers. After the supper they favored the villagers with some fine music, wiich caused quite a commotion among the mors sleepy ones. Thero will be no sorvices at the Congregational Church to-day. Elder Boring will preach morning and evening at the M. E. Church. Tho Social and Literary Club will meot at the residence of Alr, Dickenson Friday evening. The following were elected officers of the M. E. Sabbath-gchool last Wednesday evening for the ensuing yeer : Saperintendent. Alr. William P.” Moss; Assistant, Mr. A. Berry; Librarian, T. . Robb, Jr. e EVANSTON. ‘POLITICAL THOSPECTS. Faiot motterings of the dizcuesion shortly to be pracipitated upon the residents of Evanston 28 to who sball succeed the presentVillage Trust- eea are already beginniog to be heard. The ma- jority of the Board gay that they could notbe hired to serve another year, and some of them aro probably sincere in their assertions. It i suspected, however, that at least, one-third (if ot one-half) of tho Board could_bo induced tostand for re-alection, if their friends could ILLINOI o1s. manago to hold a public meeting by themselves, | nine leap-year party Thursday evenivg at WAUKEGAN. and pass appropriatoresolutions. “From present | Temperance Hall. On thie occasion the gentle- i indications, 1t would seem that the election will | men will have the plezsura of acting as wall- flowers, while the Iadice in all their grace and besuty preside as floor man- sgers, and choose whom they please as partoers. Pond's orchestrahss been cugaged to mesanre off thehappy honrs. Itis hoped noue of the young gentlemen will fcel slighted or unoasy if they do not recerve invitations. Of coureo this entertainment wili be a grand success, since it is in the hands of such besutiful, competent, and energetic workers. Mr. Hoard's fine new building, just completed, is soon to e occupied by Mr. W. R. Gair. New goods have been received, and it will be a fino bardware-store, Preparations are being made to remove the house now occupied b; Judge Engles, on Lake street, and a fine_reeidence erected which wall be elegantly furnished with farmiture and maoy curiosities Iately brought by the Juage from acrosa the waters. Miss Mary E. Conwell, who has bean for some time visiting in the East, waa welcomed home by her many {riends Iast week. 3Miss Conwell will immediately take cherge of her muric class, and ber sweet voice will again be heard in the Methodist choir. Miss Early will spend the remainder of the winter with ber sister, Mra. A. I’, Scoit. BREAKING I¥ AND STEALING. Spectal Correspordence of The Chicago Tribune. WaUxEGAN, Jan. 29.—The several burglaries which have taken place during the past weok should be euflicient to convince our City Fathers that the number of night policemen is entirely inadequate. It is understood that there are but two men employed to do night service, and it is very mecessary that thoy enould look aftor the business -portion of - the city. This, of course, is well ~understood by those of ovil design. They are fully aware that no chance is afforded them to break into stores, and they therafore mske the necessary prepsrations for an enirance, at the midnight honr, into some of the private residences, where all is quiet, and i progence not suspected. On Weduesday night tirs rosidence of Mrs. Tobey, on State streat, was entered by some party or partiss,who succooded in getting awey with some of the eatables from that lady'sstoro-room. About the same timo the residence of David Kerrwas en- tered, where tho thieves obtaiued the gentle- man's watch and a small amount of money. The besn interesting one, which is liablo to mate- rially chenge the character of the Board. ‘Tlhie ouly move Yet made which squints towards politics is the invitation extended by the Water- ‘Works Committes to the Board and the public to inspect the works. This was to have been done yesterday afternoon, bout was_ postponed a weelt on account of the weather. Soms are malicious enough to assert thab thia was designed meroly 08 bid for re-election on the part of certain of the Trustees. Those who know the gentlomen intimately will not. of course, credit*such a ru- mor. Of course not. TIE IINMAN PRIZE CONTEST. Soms years ago Dr. L. I'. Hamline established a prize to be annually givon to that member of the Hinman Soclety of the University who shail compose and read the best essav. ‘The contest for this vear took place at the First Methodist Church Friday evening, S. 8. Bradford having been called home, his essay upon ** Pauperism was rcad by Mr. M. S. Kaufman. 8.E. Van Potten wrote aud read eolemnly npon * The Mission of Difficaltiee.” C. H. Morgan dig- coursed of ** Art.” essay was well writ- ton, and smoothly read. F. M. Jones mystitied his hearers with a dissertation upon ** Cosmogo- ny.” Gradustes of '71 thought he must borrow- =} honse of Welcome Jilson was also visited. The amonnt of plunder secured at this place was not | cd one of Yaple's famous ossa, W. 8, Aruold Mrw. Owens, who has been for many weeksa ascertuined. 'The thicves havo not yot beon ar- | choss as his subject * Keep Up, or the Race in | great sufferer, is slowly recovering. rested, nor their whereabouts loarned. S\Imenm" The judges awarded the prize to Mr. Eeiades THE STORM organ. a °"" KOTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY. oTH 5&3}'&” RBS, on Fridsy pight was pretty severs in this soction. About 6 p. m., the wind began to blow furiously, prostrating trees and fences, and play- ing bavoe with s number of sheds and barne. Maay signa were also torn from their fastening. The mercary gradually lowored, and this morn- ing it is svinging cold. No enow has yet made ils appearance. . Wait's able-bodied bass is beooming very popu- lar m Evanston. A nomber of resident gradustes were the re- cipicuts last week of envelopes postmaried Lansing, Ia., and coctaing two cards inscribed as follows: *Roxie Doo” and **Dick Haoey.” Eiun Doo gradusted from the Woman's Collego 72, 72. The Gymuasium building will be finished-thig week. The Directors are skirmishing aronnd looking for apparatus. Simon Patten has left the University and de- parted for Leipsic, intending to stady music here. The students immediately concerned have voluntarily sent a letter of apology to Mr. Col- {gx for their condact on ths evoning of his cture. ‘Tho Adelphic and Hinman Literary Socleties haviog made & proposition to the Qsdoli Society of the Woman's College, which has been ac- copted, apd by virtue of which the latter be- comos interested in the publication of The Tripod, Misses Hunt and Parks have been elected to represent the Society editorially in A gentleman from Amboy thinks a hotelin | this place is wanting. * He arrived hare last Sst- urdaystlowl2 ‘Thenight was dark; nota sound washeard save tho harsh rumblingof the fast-de- parting train. Carefully he felt his way through the deserted street until hecame to tho honsethat Dick built, and gave three raps for admission, but no anewer. He rapped 2gain with the same resuit. Then he gave the grand three-times- three on door and window ; still the Tyler elept. Qroping his way again to the strect he hallooed. Three times did he sound the signal of distrees. ~Is there & hotel in this place? that'eall T want to koow.” The only response he +was a neighboring echo, sngwering “No!” To say that he felt bad and loucsome w28 no name forit. He had come here to visit the minister, and not knowing where be lved was trying to find some piace whers he could stay thie rest of the night, then call au him in the morping. Peering through the darkness he saw tho outlines of o house. Making his way HIMENEAL. A country wedding may be considered ome of the most piesant aod prominont events of go- cial life, and I doubt if any will differ with me in this regard. Indeed, this' fact has become so apparont to many of the city belles that thoy are thinking seriously of removing in the early epring to the Granger's abode, On Thursday of last week Mr. George C. Sherman, of this city, was united in marriage to Miag Althea E. Brown, su estimable yonng lady of Gurnee, 4 miles west of this city. ‘Ihe mar- risge took place at tho residence of the bride's parents. On Wednesday last Miss Alico L. Paddock, & beantiful and highly-respected youog lady of Benton Towusbip, was marsied to Mr. Charles IL Lane, of Blissfeld, Mich. The coremony was conducted by th% Rov. G. C. Clark, of | the management of the paper, to it be aroused the deacon, who, af- Evanaton. After an ologant dinner, the newly- | The Friday aftornoon lecture at the Woman’s :‘r 7 ;;;‘mna - hh}m \'n‘;l:;. i‘l’:g:’dy mlg:: College was delivered by the Rev. W. H. Daniels. whose subject was **The Bible Among Dooks.” Recitations were suspended Thurrday, the day of prayer for colleges. The roligious services were well attended. The students held & meeting in the chapel Friday afternoon to organize an association to conduct aJl business ralating totho national inter-collegiate contosts. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, and the followiug officers wedded departed for fheir new home, at Bliss- field. PERSONATS. o Miss Ellen and Lottis McAllister are visiting rolatives and friends in this city. They arrived on Thursday. ; = Mra. W. S, Watrous, of Chicago, is spending a season at the home of ber parents, Mr. AMrs. C. B. Georze. Tichard Dooley, Esq., of Benton, loft here last &t the temple, or, in other words, tho village inn, and he thought probably if be would return tothe place from wheoce he czme and rap at the north gate he might gain sdmittance and find mere light, but, a3 he was traveling eaat, Lie was sure be could not find & north gete, 80 kept wandering throngh the streets until he came to the Squire’s residence. Unfortunately, this good man had gone to Englewood, and bia daughter at home would allow no stranger with- veDi isit o his daughter in | elected : President, W. S. Matthow ; Vice-Presi- e i 53 S . "Wait; . Beoretary, . T.|in the gate. A youngmanin the house, bow. ‘Sherf Buell is still lying ill at his_residence | Ladd: Tressurer, C. H.Morgan. Anelection | ever, advised him to travel west one black, where he would find s house kept byaman whose latch-sirig always hung ountside the door. Thither ho went and foand shelter, but nat repoge. Those at church the noxt morning who saw the cslm, quiet face of tha atranger with the parson_wondered who he waa and why he looked 80 ead.. Mr. J. B. Hull has been confined to his house from_injuries received from an enraged bull Had it not been for the timely help of & neigh- bor, ha wonld have been gored to doath. Mivs Ada Sweet bas been eojourning s few days in Wisconein. was then held to select contestants for the preliminary conteat of June 9, and the following wero chosen: W.S. Matthew, Join Krauz, T. B. Hilton, Jr., Frank H. Scott, D. M., Tompkins, W. W. Carr, F. M. Bristol, and J. T. Ladd. The one decided the beat orator by the local judges will represent the Univereity id the national con- teat, and the next highest at the State contest to bo held a¢t Evanston. For the preliminary con- testin Mental Scienco Mesara. F. AL Taylor, Lord, and Cook were chosen. Contestants for the prelimivary contest in Greek, Latin, and in this city. He ig graduslly growing worse, and there scems to be no hopo of his recovery. Mr. Jobn Masters, who has_been on a tour of inspection throngh Texas, arrived home on Fri- day, speaking very Lighly of the country through which o paesad. 5 I¥ GINERAL. . Thero was more farm produce brought to this city on Tuesday last than for some ttme past. A realthy * Granger” appearad before a Jus- in a suit for sho funeral expenses of bis de- d mother. 8 ess ou the part of | Alathematics will be shosen to-morrow. i’ fzil;e:ouxg enorngh ‘tlghr:ileea“;;u old 1ady from her The oft-postponed meeting of the Athenzum Migs I C. Lincaln will retarn to ber homs in was held Thuraday evening in the chapel of the | Iows next week. i 5 B. 1. Lawinis rusticstiog in Florids. grave. ) The saloon-keepers in particular are complain- 5 Mr. ‘Woman's College, much to 3r. Rishl's satisfac- tion. . Mr, F. M. Tsyloz contiuued the disouszion t farpy little children had & happy tims| Iast Monday evening 2t 3lins Nsttie . Le Roy’s party. Rofreshments wersserved at half-psst 5. ‘Tho'evening was deiightfally spent in varions little pames. intorepersed with vocsl and inatrie mental music,—zll Teturning homs with a ligh heart aod a bag of candy aod nuts. 133 Kate Dosshraugh was also a visitor of the Rev. Mr. Caverno. 3Mrs. De Muath, of Fort Dodge, 18., ia st Mr. lsaac Clsflin's. Mr. N. Nightingale, of Fond du Lac, Wis., is on a visy to hus relatives in this place. Every one will be glad to kpow that Mr. N. Matson is slowly but eurely recoveriug. He iy Dow abla to go to the store for an hour or twe every pleasanc day. The Pound sociable which toak place at Mr W. G. Le Rov's last Friday eveniog wea oae o) the notable events for which Lombard is noted It was given under the suspices of the Ladiea Union t0 rass part of the sam for the benefit of the church for which the Union bad pledged it self. Quite & large sum was nested. ESPLALNES, Dr. Jacob May, & graduate of Rush Medica Collega, will locate hera the ensning month The Doctor i3 & Germsn by birth, a gentlemas of culture, and of high sochal and professions standing in the city. Ho will provo a valaabl Bcquisition $o this place. Mr. Chx_'la Hawley is the loserof a valusbl Dorae, which is supposed to have been stolen by 8 young man formerly in the employ of Mr. ° ‘Weller. The borso aod wan dissppearad in the direction of Arlington Heights. They have not 23 yet been discovered, though vigorous parsuit has been made, The friends of Mr. Gsorge Hopkins, and their nsme is logion, will be pained to learn that he has been quite ill. Rheumatiam haa visited him with tortores which won!d havo bronght a smils to the countenance of a Spanish Inquisitor. He is convalescent, and all his frionds rejoice thoreat. 3 Mr. I N. W. Sherman has fairly earned the title of a public benofactor, haviug built a side- walk 8t his 05n expense from the corner to the station. Jr. Thomas Luce snd Mias Clara Skinner, of Wheeling, will be united in bonds matrimonial next month. The yoong conple will occupy the Ward place, and teni part of the Walton farm. The Methodist oyster stppar fully eatiatied the participants. 'The roceipts were $57.30. A Congregational social was given at the resi- dence of Mr. A. Parsons on the evening of the 27thinst. It proved o very pleasant affsir. The evening wasspent ib geuial interchange of civili- tics, games of it kinds, and music. both voeal and inatrumental. An elegaat collation waa served at 10 o'clock. About sixty ware present, among whom may be named Mra. Sayles, of Cli- ALl Mizs Tioss Goodfellow. of Arlington Heighta; and Miss T, E. Watters, of Palatine. These 1adies are teachers in the publio schoola. and this occasion was their debut into Desplainea society. 'The host and hoetess did tha honom with their well-known graco aud bosgitality. ELMAURST. The quict people of Elmharst are inquiring after bolts and pistols,—bolts to keep thieves out, but pistols to receive them if they dogetin. A second robbery occurred laet Monday night at the German Evangelical Collegse. About mide night some thieves entered the frame houfo oo cupied by the families of four of the Professora throagh the hatchwsy of the cellar, then rane sacked one-half of the lower part of the house— that occapied by Prof. Louternon. Two watches, ono gold, the other stiver, belongnz to the Pro- fessor and his wife were taken, 28 also a valuable collaction of old and rare coms. Nobody heard aoything, although thers were people on all and the thieves proceeded with thair oper- atious, coolly munching applea the while. Iti said that euspicions are entertained, and it ia noped that the guilty partiea will bo broaghs ta punishment, On account of the pitchy dsrkness, mad, and rain, there wore but few people at the lecturs Wednesdsy evening, and it was postponed #ntil Mondsy. Mr. Lathrop will as early in the springas racticable commence building an adqdition ta ig already epacions residenco. The next tarm of Elmburst Boarding School commences Mouday, Feb. 7. " AMr. Jacob Shippard hiss returned from New York. - The friends of Miea Julis Torods will be grati- fied to learn that she is better, and will return t¢ Elmhurst when able to bear tne journey. ligs Ella 'Toode, ono of the young lady puvils of Elmhurst School, has gone toPeru, Il ta take charge of & school. WHEATON. This town has beoa unusually quiet the past week. * Thers was & gennins leap-year surprise-party ‘Wednesday eveniog at T. D. Platt’s, The young ladies fornished overything, and the young gen- men had only to enjoy everything. It waaa very pleasant evening to all. Dr. J. B. Walker will lectare in the College Chapel Weidnesday evening. Sabject: ** The Philosophy of Mystery.” Tha proceeda will be for the benefit of the Literary Union. Thers will be & meeting of the sabscribers ta the Wheaton prosecuting fund Feb. 9 to trans- act nll necessary busivess. Tho Committeanre N. E. Gary. O. F. Lumry, A.H. Histt, J. AL Chapmaun, W. L. Wheaton, and P. Northrop. T'rof. Webater, of \Wheaton College. tho former pastor and old-time friend of she late lament- ed Edward E. Whittemore, of Chicago, was present at the funeral services in the First Con- gregational Church. and his remarks on the character anq fife of the deceased were listensd to with much interest. Dr. Pratt bas receatly sent 25,000 yonng fish to Rockford, 1,000 to 3ft. ;Carrolf. 8,000 to Cin- cionati, 10,000 to Belleville, 4,000 to Arlington Heights, 2,500 spawn to Peoria, 100,000 spawa to Nebrasks. and 5,000 to Ottawa. The county officers, after paying salaries and 211 other expenses out of their fees, have paid into the County Treasury the sum of $1,300.52. ABLINGTON NEIGHTY. The weather hias a dopressing effect on busi. neés. In the memory of the oldest resident here such 3 dall time has not been known. A number of farms changed owners during the week. ono at $90 per acre, and one unim- proved at £65 per acre. A house on Mortle ave- nue waa sold vesterdsy for 21,700 cash. Out- gide, a number of lots 8old at the ususl rates. Mr. Sigwait, bead of the new fonndry, is about ¢o make his tome in this place. Mr. Jacobs, of Chicago, sas in town yesterday completing arrangemente for a new lumber-yard Lere. .Mr. Joim Peter, Sr., isatill quite sick. Hais not likely to recover. % The roads i shis section aro atill in wretched condition. It is strangs that but one mail s dayis res, ceived at this point. Only 22 milea from Chics~ go. and twenty-four hours betwsen mail-arrivals, ‘The Literary Society of this place i in a pros- perous condition. The ladt meeting was partic- ularly interesting. Fature meetings will bave mora extended notice. The pablic school continnes to merit popular regard, thanks to the excelient Principal snd hig efficient aids. 3 Dr. Watson, of Nunda, s still hera sssisting Dr. Best. BABRINGTOR. * A series of revival meetings are being held in the Mothodist Charch. ‘The number attending i3 good, and much roligious interest is mani- feated. 3Ir. Willard Btephens laft for S&. Louis last 3onday. Mise Minnie Fields, formerly of this places, but now a resident of Woodstock, is visitiog her old friends here. Dr. Hendrix is practicing his profession st Turner Junction. His family stili continge to reaside here. The periodical runaway took iace in the stresta of the villaga jast Sabbath, and proved to be of a more sericus character than ordinary. 3Mr. William Jaynes was thrown from his carriage and received pain- fal injuries, an snklo being dislacated and frac- tured. A lady riding with him was also thrown ont, but fortunately escaped with slight bruises. At the last meeting of the Literary Society, tbe resolution *‘That women have the rizht to vota" was the subject of debate. The question of course wad decidsd in the afirmative. FPEOSPECT PAUE. Ar, David Relly, ac old residont of Prospest Park, is very dangerously ill. Bat alight, it any, bopes are entertained of big recovery. Hi gon, Mr, Benton Kelly, of Philsdelphis, and twe female relativaa from Varmont have coms to seq him. The religions mestings clogad last Wedneadsy avening. ‘Prospoct Park Sunday-schoal {hss recelved the expected library. Afrs. Yalding, of River Forcst, is at hei father's, Judge Janes'on a wisit. -Mru. J. H d dsughter, from Sandwich, Ill., 2y e i¥. 1L Wagners. Mra. C. 5. Weidsioa of Chicago, 18 a guest of Mr. aud Mrs. D. e Vil Joves bas sold his house sad lcs 1o 307, ¥ H. Jacah