Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 5, 1876, Page 16

16 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1876-SIXTEEN PAGES THER CITY. RECORDER STEWART. DBUBOES CONCERNING HIS ADMINISTRATION. During the past two or three days eoverat an- pleseant rnmors have been in circulation to the effect that gross irregularities have been for eome time going on in the Recorder's office, and that Recorder James Stewart ie the cause there- of, Rumors of this character, at the present juncture. create much more attention and de~ they would mand closer scrutiny than — ¥ ordinarily do. The peculstions commit- ted by municipal officials, bank clerks, spd confidential bookkeepers, have within the past sixty days assumed such gigantic propor- tions as ta incline the cynic to the belief that a general epidemic of dishonesty is ecourging the nation with s violence only equaled by the march of the cholera through Southern Asia. The developments at Washington during the last two or three dsye have not in any manner tended to diminish this improssion, and everywhere peo- ple shake their heads ominously and ask in tho movt serious manner, ‘* Who's the next?” For a couple of days a Tuinuse reportor has devoted much time to investigating whence the rumors regatding the Recorder originated, and after mucu patient search he discovered that they largely owed their origin to statements made by a former employe of the office, Cart. 3, J. MEALY, wbonow holds the position of Clerk of the Superior Court. It is asserted that Capt. Healy stated that some time in 1874 there was ado- ficiency in the Recorder's office which on im- pending examination by the County Board world have revealed, and that Healy sdvanced out of bis own pocket 22,000, and put it in the office safe, thereby covering the deficiency, and leaving everything square when tho investigators called. The examination waa made, the money couuted, the books and youchera examined, and everything pronounced lovely. Mr. Healy. though anxious to serve his friend and eave him from exposure and the pos- ribility of an indictment, stated that he did not propose to place himself completely in his bands. Mr. Stewart's _looso business habits vere well understood by him, and Mr. Healy, in order to protect . him- self, mado an express condition that he was to have entire control of the office and the cash. The Recorder could aot draw avy money on his salary account without the permission of his accommodating employe. Tie latter, by this bold stroke of shrewduees, 1m a comparatively short time, so he eaid, recouped himself. He did further. He euavled a personal friend to whom Recorder Stewart was indebted, to the amountof about £100, ta collect the bill. after he bad paid himself. This story Mr. Healy has more than once repeated, though when inter- viewed on the subject Fnday bya Trinoxe re- porter, he denied all knowledge thereof, and affirmed that be had never made the statements which other parties assert he did meke. NEXT. Itis rnmored that after Mr. Healy was elected Clerk of the Superior Court, Mr. Overlock tras tppointed to the position formerly held by the ~Daptain, It is rumored that tho new incumbent 43n8 hot exercised the same scrupulous care in rusrding the moneys of the office that Lis pro- jecessor did; that the Recorder bas had free iccess to the cash, aud has taken money when- ever be wanted it and in whsteser sims he ploased, and that, too, in excess of the amount due him for salary. it is rumored that the per- sonal habits of the Recorder have been extrava~ gavt, and that he has spent more money than his salary. RECORDER STEWART, when interviewed on the subject yesterdsy, Benied that tacre wero any tregularitics in bis pftice. When it was suggested to him by the reporter that im justice to nimself he ought to insist on 2 thorough investigation of hia accounts sod a careful counting of the money, he replied that such a procedurs would not do, as he was 8 vandidate for re-clection, and en investigation IY WAS THEN SUGGESTED by the reporter that Mr. Stewart make » detailed statement, setting fortn the number of convey- ances recorded duriug the last quarter, together with the receipts therefrom, aud also from the abstract department. and then give the current expenses of the office for the same period, ac- companying it with a sworn etatement of his Cashier that the amount of money which this statement showed ehould be on hand as the net profits of the office for the three months ending March 1 wag thenin the vault. These three months were chosen since Mr. Stewart bad sottled up his aoc- counts to Dec. 1, and turned over all moneys then on hand, and po one asserts that there was any deficiency then. Such an exhibit 1t was be- lieved would at ance end these rumors. This statement Air. Stewart expressed his willingness to make. but said that he could not prepare it before Monday. The reporter urged iis immediste preparation. lie stated that while thore who knew Mr. Stewart bad no question that there was at that moment in bank or in his tault the total sum of. money which bo then owed the courty, yor recent disclosures had made the public mind prone to suspicion, and perhaps reasonably so, and swift to believe evil noleas quickly convinced of the contrary. Mr. Stowart, however, insisted that, owing to the Gifficulty of making up the March pav-roll, it srould be impossible for him to prepare such a a statement before the time he had previously mentioned, x ‘Toerefore itfseems advisable that THE COUNTY LOARD, to whom Mr. Ssewart ie directly responsible, should, at its mecting to-morrow, appoint a com- mittee for the purpose of oxamining the affairs of the Recorder's office, and counting the money, and ascertaining whether these rumors do not epring from the possible fact that -the Recorder, like other officers, bos been using temporarily the money derived from tho fees which he hes to account for and turn over only semi-annually. Tho evils of this risky, though uot illegal prac- tice, however, were illustrated in the case of Mr. Gage, who, with the beat intentions in tho ‘world, had locked up the city’s money in securi- ties which he believed to be gcod, and which were good at the time when he invested in them, but which a sudden panic in the money market mnade valueless. SUCH AN INVESTIGATION we that suggested by Tre Taimtnez cannot in- jure the reputation of Mr. Stewart. Uncontra- dicted rumors may, but the official proof that he bas becn bonest inthe management of the af- fairs of bis office cannot. As has been said be- fore, there are times of doubt and distrust, An officer cannot now afford to deal with ench staries a5 he would a few years ago. His duty to himself and bis constituents demands that he comt an immediate and fall investigation. fuctt 2 one in this case will vindicate Mr. Stew- urtandrelicve public distrust, and therefore it should be ordered at once. GENERAL NEWS, Ex-Fire-Marshal Williams, who has been seriously sick for some time past,-is convalesc~ ing sod 23 expected to be about again in a short ‘ime. Hugh Bradshaw desires ts etate in the most positive ma nner that he is not, and will not be, a candidate for Alderman from the Eleventh or any other werd. At a special meeting of the Sodality of the B. 4.M. of St. John's Church, held last evening, suitable resalutions wero passed expressive of profound sorrow at the demise of Mr. Charles Canty, one of their number. Amecting of the members of the Cosl Ex- change, announced for yesterday aftetuvon, in the rvoms of tho Association, corner of LaSalle and Randolph streets, failed of a quorum, snd was adjourned untit next Saturday. George Obbelt, while stupefied with liquor, foll into the river at the Clark street bridge yes- terday afternoon and narrowly escaped drown- ing. Officer Patterson fished him out and sent him home 8 wiser, because a more sober, man. Tho temperature yesterday, as observed by Manasse, optician. 63 Madison street (Tnscxz Building), wasat 8s. m., 35 degrees ; 10a. m., 41; 32 m., 45; 3 p. m., 50; 8p. m., 50, Barometer, Sa. m., 29.31; 1p. m., 29.35; 8 p. m., 29.17. Brand’s cew photographic and art gallery on Wabash avenue, between Adams and Jackson streets, will be ready for its formal opening in a short time. It is claimed that it will be the moat elegant establishment of its kind in this country. i ; © Young Men's Christian Association held sp iestion ae Farwell Hall yesterday, and ap- pointed Messra. George M. High, E. G. Keith, audB. P. Jeckins committee to nominate ofii- cers for the ensuing year. The committee will report Saturday, and the election will be held Miarch 20. . ‘Miss Amy Thurber, who died at.the residence of ber grandparents, No. 1075 State street, on Sunday Jast. was a young lady of very promie- ing attainments, and was beloved by all who knew her. Sho was in her 16th year at the time of her death, aud waa a member of the First Baptist Charch. Between 3and 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon William Work, while unloading cars st the Northwestern Oar Works, was caught between the bumpers in passing between two moving cars, aud received fatal injuries. Ho was taken to his residence, No. 88 Front street, when a physician was called to attond tohim. Heiss German. by birth, 40 years of age, andhas a wife and five children. Mr. Tagney, a member of the engine compan located on Michigan street, wants no honor sucl a3 was conferred upon him in yesterday's paper, wherein it was stated that be struck a thievish negro, named Robert Bruco, over the head with a file. The injury must. consequently, have been cansed by 8 bullet fired by the officer in pursuit. An architect writes to inquire why the craft are not furnished copies of the Building law, when they apply for the same at the office of the Superintendent of Buildings. The reason is that the edition has been exhaueted. Another will bo issued in a ehort timo, itis supposed, when architects will have no trouble in obtaining the desired copies. ‘The Citizens’ Club of the Seventh Ward—or Sixth, under tho proposed _redistrictment—will hereafter meetat Aman’a Hall, on Wood street, near old Bine Island avenue, Tuesday evenings, at 7:30 p.m. Allcitizens of the ward desirous of eecunng a good city government are request~ ed to attend acd become memocra. Capt. Matt Leonard is President, and Michael Costello Sec retary. The Board of Directors of the Lumbermen’s Exchange haye prepared a circular to tho mem~ bers, stating the bencfits that haye accrued to the trado through the Exchauge, by giving ac- counts of stocks of lumber in city yards on the first of each month, ayd other exhanstive statis- tice. The Exchange lins on its list four-fifths of those engaged in the lumber trade in the city. The anuual meeting occurs to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Otto Tunkie, 8 boy aged 8 years, while hanging on to a car of the Hock Island road that was be- ing drawn into the city, attempted to alight at tho Twenty-ninth street crossing, but was drawn under tbe car aud had his right leg broken. Ho was conveyed to the residence of his parents at No. 1502 Wentworth avente, whore a physician amputated the mb aud pronounced him danger- ously injured. The real-estate owners on Harrison strect of- fer to relinquizh ali claims to property on the weat side of the river sought to be condemned, in order that the bridge may be finiehed. Thoy wili also give suflicient land for street approaches, if the city will pay them 255,000. Tho Board of Public Works thinks the matter can be settled if the owners will accept settlement in full from the city for $50,000. A meeting of property- owners will be held to discuss tho subject. Tho nurserymen and tree-growers of the vi- cinity of Chicago held s meeting yeaterday morning in the: office of the Western Farm Journal, and formed'an Association for their own protection and the benefit of the public, and elected the following-named officera: President, Jonathan Periam, Jefferson; Vice-President; A. B. Austin, Downor’s Grovo; Secretary and Treas- urer, J. C. Vaughan, Chicago; Executive Com- mittee, P,S. Peterson, S. A. Dunning, and the President. Acconstitution and bg-laws wero adopted, after which the meeting adjourned. About balf-past 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon a party of boys named Harry Drisban, Frederick Huckmavn, Christian Sylvester, and James Hutchinson, were playing on the track of the Michigan Central Road at the Twenty-fourth street crossing. Suddenly eigine No. 166, at- tached to a treight-train, came in eight. -They delayed escape until too late, and Hutchinson was run down and cnt to pieces, death ensuing etonce. He was about 12 years of age, resid- ing with his parents at No. 105 South Park ave- uue, whither his body was taken and the Coro- ner notified. Last Sunday night an enjoyable surprise-party was given to Mr. Fritz Pfretzschuer, partner of Mr. Adolph Schoenmnger, by his friends of the Egalite Club, a literary society on the North Side, at his residence, No. 215 Chicago avenue. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Vergho, Mr. F. Schmidt, Meesra. C. H. and Frank Rinn, Mr. K. Moeckel, Mr. and Mrs, Ebrsam and daughter, Bliss E. L. Newoerger, Miss Liermsnn, Mr. J. A, Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Gerke, Miss.A, Koesch, Misa Kaltenegger, Mies Barbara Newbergor, Miss E. Koy, Miss S. RB. Reitter, Mr. F. H. Schwan, Mr. William Schuberth, Mr. August Badlich. Amecting of the officers of the Firat Regi- ment was held at the Armory on Lake streot last evening for the purpose of organizing the pew Board. Col. George R. Davis was mado Chairman of the meetmg. The report of the committees appointed to revise the charter and draft the by-laws for the Board was read and adopted. Lieut. Henry Bowler, of Company B, Was chosen Secretary of the Board, the eléction of a Treasurer going over till the next meeting. The following committees were then appointed, after which tho meeting adjourned: Committee of tho Affairs of the Regiment—Lient.Co!. Hub- bard, Capt. Maxwell, Capt. Martin, Liet. Diehl ; Music Committee—Capt. Goldamith, Capt. Lack- ey, Lieut. Johnzon; Armory Commuitteo, Capt. DeWitt, Capt. Lange, Lieut. Gillespie. PRESERVE YOUR PAPER. ‘There is nothing more annoying to 8 man than to bave hig morning paper etolen from his steps or missed by a careless carrier. The whole work of the day goes awry. Breakfast is ruined, the ride down town is cheerless, ond the cold com- fort of being accosted duriug the whole day with suggestions of the news ho has paid for but not received, makes the evening come down like a cloud. The matter of thieving, especially of the Sunday papers, bas of late grown to such an extent as to seriously injure the business of do- livering them. A large number of scampish newsboys, especially outside the business osn~ tre, figure to sort up their Sundsy stock from the doorsteps of subscribers, with an occasional grab on week days when their funds ran low. ‘The State Legislature recognized the right of the subscribars to their property and the fact that it required Special protection, and enacted a Jaw making it felony to take a paper from the steps or yard where it had been lett, but the diffi- culty of securing an indictment for what seema so trivial an offense has rendered ghe act ineffect u- al. Ouiy last Docember two béys who made it their entire business to sell the papers stolen from the steps of subscribers on Wabash avenue south of Twenty-second street, were arrested, bound over, and diechargod, although the proof against them was positive, they being eaught in the act. These boys at the time of arrest had over seventy papers they had stolen, all of them bearing the marks of having been doubled up as carners usually deliver them. Sometimes the Justices fine them a few dollars and costs, which is scon made up by therr friendg, and, with ro- uewed exertion ia their nefarious business, they are soon prosperous again. It bas long been a matter of serious concern to tne carriers and distributors of Tar Tursuxe bow to prevent this loss, and, if the law canoot protect them amply, to protect themeelves. ‘Shere have been many projects proposed, but the most of them fail from the fact that to uso them requires of the carrier 0 much time, and time is an essential part of the carrier’scontract, that the evil of late delivery more than counter- balances an occasional loss. Mr. Eames, the circulator of Tse Trinvne, hae, he thinks, a solution of the whole difficulty ina locked box, which, while of the least possible size, is very convenient for the insertion of the paper, and can be put on the gate-post, lower vestibule, or soine convenient piace, and make the reception of the paperadead certainty. He has just given a contract for the manufacture of a large quan- tity, and will fill orders for anv of the subacrib- ers of Tne Tatpuse at cost price,—being desirous only of securing his subscribers from the depre- dations of thieves, THE WOMAN'S HOSPITAL. The lady Supervisors of the Woman's Hospital of the State of Illinois wish to acknowledge and return thanks for the donations received since the commencement of the year from the follow- ing persons: Home Mission, Y. M. C. A, La- dies of the Fruit and Flower Mission, Y. M. C. A, Mrs. Abell, Dr. A. Reeves Jackson, Mrs. Mars Kimball, Dr. Harriet Kolloch, H. A. Hurl- but & Co., Mra. J. P. Dalton, Mrs. William Chisholm, Mra. A. J. McBean, E.R. Day & Co., Mosher & Dudley, Mrs, Hunter, Mrs. Schank, W. G. Mead, Morris Bortree, Manus S. Valen- tine, F. S. Honeoa, WW. Trlor. & ‘TS, Fuller, Jansen, McClurg & Con Hadley, Bliss, Barnes '& Gnitson, George W. Silsby, Culver, Page & Hoyne, Lake- side Publishiug Company, Rand, McNally & Co.. L. H. Rosenthal, Keen, Cooke & Co., D. B. Fiske & Co., W. D. Allen, William B. Farroil, J. T. Shepherd. Cash donations—Col. J. L. James, $25; Maj. S. Waite, $5; S. Montgom- ery, $5; Mrs, James Bolton, $5; Dr. A. R. Jackson, 235: Mrs. A. J. McBean, £25; H. F. Eames, $25; Ferd W. Peck, $25; J. I. Pearce, $25; Mr. and Mrs. William Borner, $10; Keith Bros., $25; R. E. Goodell, $25: G. L. Dunlap, $25; Field, Leiter & Co., $50: Mrs. Grant, $10; G. H. Chapman, £5; Mrs. Pate, £2; Dr. V. L. Harlout, 310; Dr, P.S. Hayes, 310: Dr. D. A. K. Steele, 210;_ W.R. Page, 295; E. E, Hundley, $5; J. Forsythe. $5;- Edward Martin, $100; Mra. D. A. Jones, 32; Mrs. A. J. Galloway. 22.50; Mrs. O. R. Keith, 22.50. ANOTMER RAID ON THAT STAGE-CURTAIN. Encouraged by his success in levying on an attachment npon the Manager of the Adetpbi Theatre, Constable O'Brien yesterday armed himself with another document. and last night, in company with several other Constables and bangers-on, took a eeat in the theatre, close to the stage. ‘Iu tho midst of the performance of ‘Weslyn and Casey, the Constable and two of his Doorivh satellites jumped from the auditorium to the stage, and proceeded to read the warrant. Tho peformera played their piece out, andretired to give place to the maudlin actors upon whom authority had been mistakenly lavished. Just previous to this one of the num- bar, named McDonough, ronreaenting: himself to be an officer, importuned Mr. Lauphear, one of the proprietors, to pay him 8 judgment held against the businees manager, Mr. Grover. On Lanphear's rofusal, the fellow drew a long chisel and threatened to brain Mr. Lanphear. While on the stngo the men conducted them- selyesin an outrageous manner, rotusing the invitation of Maurice Pike, stage manager, to step behind tho scenes and sottle tho matter. Officer Duffy was soon on hand, and, after some parleyiog, during derisive and indignant shouts from the audienco, the officer coolly marched the trio off to the Armery, and to-morrow they will be prosecuted to the full extent of the Jaw. ‘This outrage upon common decency, and upon an audience enjoying 8 p:ay, was perpotrated by the not overly-sober Constable for a paltry sum of $20, under an oxecution in favor of Wilde, Biuett & Co., againat Leonard Grover, who pos- seases not a particle of interest in any of tho propertvon which tho Constable intended to Jovy. Tho next time an official violates all de- coacy in a public placo, the pubhe should rise en masse and bounce the violator; itis tho only way to teach a vulgar ward bummer his piace. CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL, Carnivals and masquerades are not exactly novelties in Chicago, but, except among the German population, they have not hitherto be- come a distinctive feature of our winter festivi- ties. Some of them bave been popular and amusing, but they have not succeeded in attain- ing the importance of society celebrations. Perhaps it is tho exceptionally mild winter that has wafted our ideas of amusement ewallow-like to the South for inspiration, or it may be simply a notion that Chicago should not be left behind ina matter of entetprise bythe donizens of any chme under the son. Be that as it may, it is certain that Chicago has resolved to do something to relieve the dullness of the season, and that some- thing is to take the ehape of a grand carnival masquerade at McCormick Hall, on the 13th of this month. Already tho streets are ablaze with streamors, posters, and pictorial alluroments, in- viting the citizens to partake of the feast of fun, and celebrate the Contenmial in a joily and yet respectable manner, A programme haa already been issued, which contains a very long list of committees, floor mavagers, chamberlains, guard of bonor, numbering wwsny responsible and well- known citizens; and on tho whole the affair would seem to promise something that will be at once highly entertaining and wall conducted. McCormick Hall is to be profusely and appro- riately decorated forthe occasion. There will 9 a fine floral display, and the coats of arme of each State will be displayed on tho walls, with the shields of tho thirteen States comprising the original Confederation of 1776, painted ou & groundwork of gold. Then there will be ao series of tableaux illustrative of the notable epochs of the days of Independence, all cos- tumed with historical accuracy. The omptying of the tea into Boston Harbor will form one of these, and tableaus of the signing of the Decta- ration of Independenco. ‘Valley Forge,” “Crosing thé Delaware,” and other in- teresting historical events and emble-~ matic ‘pictures, will form interesting and appropriate interlades between the real business of the evening, which will be occupied mainly in dancing and masquerading. Ample instruc tions are given in the programme as to the cos- tuming and other details, It remains to be seen how carefully the different committees and floor managers will perform their dutios iu the prem- ises, and preserve tho entire respectabilitrof the party—a point which seems to bo at preseut tho Drincipal aim of those who are in charge of tho arrangements, ‘There is no reaton why Chicago should not enjoy a masquerade carnival as well as New Or~ leans, Memphis, or Cincinnati. Lot it be dous on “high-toned” principles, and doubtless it will turn out a very agreeable ‘party, and serve to break the monotony of our daily existonce. THE BaR ASSOCIATION, ‘The Bar Association met at Farwell Hall yos- erday, Vice-President Dent in the chair. Tho Treasurer's report, as tollows, was accept- ed and approved : a aises reported at last stated meeting, Feb, 6, 1876... 35 By annual dues of 1875 ceived to date of this re. By anndal dies of 1876 received to date of this re- i POrt.....065. seses oe tvecsercenrecssees Dil By admission fees received to date of this report.. 125 $907 Cz. By bills paid to date of this report. By balance on band. The special order of By, ich proposed by the Association to provide for ap- peals and writs of error in the United States Courts, was taken up. ‘The following resolutions were adopted : Resotved, That the vill recently reported by the Hon. George W. McCrary, of the Judiciary Conimitteo of House of Representatives, to reorganize the Judiciary of the United States, and to provide for an interme- diste Court of Appeals, and which passed tho House and is now pending in the Senate, meets with the hearty approvat of this Association. Reaotwed, That the Secretary of this Association be instructod’ to forward a copy of these resolutions to each of our Senators, and to the Hon, Gorge W. Mc- Crary. Adjourned. HOTEL ARRIVALS. Patmer House—D, L. Baumgardner, Philadelphis; J, Barrett, Pittsburg; F.L. LaForce, Columbia; John Hamilton, Brooklyn; Col. Moffatt and Lewis Moffatt, Toronto; E. L, Bradley, New York; E, A. Abbot, Boston; J. R. Parsons, Big Rapids, Mich.; E, G. Mac- lay, St. Pauly H, C. Hensley, Nashville; 'S. V. Reid, Cincinnati; E, 4, Fuller, Madison; R. C, Martin and FHL Coutt, New York. Grand Pacyic -Attornes- General Edsall, Springfield; Edward Kelley, Clove- Innd; Charles Stuart, Stuart, Is.; ©. M, Osbora, Rock Istand, IL; "James ‘Haines, Pekin, Ill? D. Reisinger, Penusylvania; D, W. Flagler. U. S. Aj; Jacob Youghton, Detroit; i, C. Hannah, Cleveland; F. W. Edwards, Boston; Hf. A. ‘Dickinson, New York; L, Weldon, Bloomington; W. H. Porter, ‘Marshall, Wis.... Tremont House-—Gen, T, 8. Ransom, Boston; W. H. Kane, New York; Gen. J. E, Barrow, New York; the Hon, W, W. Wheaton, Detroit; Adolph Cohn, New York; the Hon. S, D. Welles, New Haven; the Hon, J. H. Homilton, Mississippi; Prof. Gun- ning, Boston; ‘the Hon, D. D. Spencer, Indiana; G. B. Grosvenor, the ‘on. Dabuques W. E, Sabin, New York; R. A, Campbell, Ottawa; If. G. Boyington, Tomah, Wis....sherman House—Tho Hon. William White, Shanghal, China; Col. J. W. Scott, Baltimore; F.C, Cutler, Stillwater; E.L. Ji kins, ‘New York; the lion, N. W, Green, Amherst; ©. Bryant, Salt Lake: Judson A’ Lyon, Jersey City 3 Goi, C.D. Simpaon, Bufalo; R.A. Gillette, Cleveland? 0. F, Jones, Hudson, Wis.; 'H. E. Watkins, St. Louis; E, L. Ireton, Cincinnati.'... Gardner Houre—W. W. Miller and wife, Now Orleans; E.R. Hutchins and M. K. Simpson, Des Moines; T. M. Marguett, Lincoln, Neb.; C. Seymour, Appleton, Wis, gas, OBITUARY. Ams. MADGE LOUISE IVES. About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon Mfrs. Madge Louise Ives, wife of Mr. Georga A, Ives, Cashier of tho Union N«tional Bank, was strick- en by apoplexy at the store of King & Savage, No. 77 State street, and died soon after, notwith- standing tho efforts of physicians to stay fatal results. The deceased had been suffering for some time with nouralgic affection, and within. a week was attacked by # mild form of the discase which terminated in her death, This was ministered to, and she convalesced. Yesterday she, though feeble, availed herself of the delightful weather to go out shopping, though advised that her venture would be attended with somo risk. As she was abont entering the store of King & Savage, she was noticed to fall and when assistance reached her she was insensible. Mr. Savage, aided by a gentleman in the store, raised the seemingly fifeleas body of the stricken lady for the pur= pose of removing it to a couch in the rear, when she partially revived. and incoherently mentioning “Lyman” and “Ficid & Leiter,” it was supposed that she might be the wife of a partner inthe house of Field, Leiter & Co. of that name, who was at once sought for. Whon Bhe had been made ax comfortabie as the limit- ed resources of tho establishment permitted, physicians were sent for and efforts made to re- new life. Some difficulty was oxperienced in procuring the attendance of medical practition- ers, owing to their sbsence from their offices. Fiually Dr. Hess was found, and on reaching the scene of approaching death pronounced tho case hopeless, 8 decision the trath of which was al- most immediately realized. Meantime Mr. Lyman had been found, and, hurrying to tho store, identified the dying woman, and caused a messenger to be dispatched for her husband. Hecame within half an bour from the time when Mrs. Ives was attacked, but before he reached her sido she had breathed her Jast. The body was placed in a carriage and conveyed to the Grand Pacific, where herself sod husband were boarding, and the Coroner was duly noti- fied. Deceased was a2 old resident of Chicago, and well-known in social circles. She was about $5 years of age, and was withont family. Her husband in the hour of affliction, though recerv- ing the sympathies of friends and the public, is bowed to the earth with the calamity which bas overtaken him. Her funeral will take placo Tuesday. CHARLES D. LODING. Saturdsy morning Mr. Charice D. Loding, Sec- retary of the Board of West Park Commigsion- ers, died st bis house, No. 185 Park avenue. He had been gnffermg for some months with troubles in bis head,}which, however, did’ not assume a serious character until Monday, when he was compelled to leave the office, where he was en- gaced inthe preparation of the annual report. @ The Commissioners heard from him from time to time dunog tho week, and Weduesday be was said to be delirious, but no danger was even then apprehended. Friday evening, however, 8 change for the worse sad- denly aot in, and be died the noxt morning, tho-immediate cause of decease boing intlam- mation of soma of the mombrane of the brain. Mr. Loding was born at Hamburg, aod came to this country mm 1855, After his arrival in Chicago he served for two years a8 Police Clork, sod was afterwards assistant to J. K, 0. For- rest ond Dan O'Hara while they were Clerks of tho Kecorder’s Court. In March, 1869, Mr. Loding, who had always been 8 Republican, ran for Clerk of the Court on the same ticket with Gen. Smith,their opponents be- ing Judge McAllister and Mr. O'Hara. Judge McAlhster was successful by a large majority,but. Mr. Loding’s popularity*was such that ho came within s few votes of dofeating his formidabie antagonist. Soon afterward he was appointed Sec- retary for the Board of Health, but held. tho position only a few months, leaving it to take a place with Rutz Brothers, In May, 1869, the Board of Weat Park Commtssioners was organized,and elected Mr. Loding its Secretary, a place which ho held up to the tims of his death, and whoso’ duties ho performed with rare intelligence, thoroughness, and honesty. Politically, Mr Léding was ‘always » consistent Republicar ; socially, be was a kindly gentleman, loved by his intimate friends, and estoomed by those who ad only a mero business acquaintance with him. He was married some years ago, and leaves a wife and several children. Tho funeral will take placo from hia houso at 1 o'clock Mon- day afternoon. ae CHARLES H. BISSELL, MEETING OF THE HOTEL-REEPERS. A meoting of the hotel-keepers of Chicago was held yesterday afternoon at the Grand Pacific Hotel to express their sorrow at the death of Charles H. Bissell, whoso tragic death has becn chronicled. There were presont Messrs. Drake, of the Grand Pacific; Milton Palmer, of the Palmer; Wentworth, of the Gardner; Hulbert and Morgan, of tho Sherman; Hill and Wood- cock, of the Matteson ; Munger, of the Burdick ; Jenkins, of the Clifton; Wood, of Wood's; Thompson, of tho Breyoort; Thorp, of Kuhn's; and Newman, of tho Atlantic. Mr. Hill was elected Chairman and Mr. Thomp- son Secretary. On motion of Mr. Woutworth, the Chair ap- pointed as a committee to draft resolutions Messrs. Thompson, Jenkiae, and Halbert. This committeo reported the following resolutions, which were on motion of Mr. Drake, adopted : As death bas snatched from our midst our long and well-known friend, Charles H, Bissell, who, though in tho meridian of life, had become a veteran in our business in this city, and who, true to his calling, had ever a genial welcome and an outspoken desire to make all around feel that his time aud lis house was theirs, and who at last, forgetting self, met even death inhis vain attempt to resco his son Willie from that burning car, and, a8 a slight tribute of our respect and estimation, aswell as a token of our friendship ra Tegard for him, wo adopt tho following reso- jutions: Resolved, That in his death we deplore the loss of 5 Kind, generous friend,—one high in our esteem and true to his calling, evcr courteous slike to friend or stranger, and whose life is well worthy of our imita- tion. Resolved, That we tender to his wife and family, whose loss is irreparable, our sincere and respectful sympathy and condolence, knowing that in his loss they havo sutfered more than words can tell. ‘Resolved, That a copy of these proceedings be sent to his wife, mother, and sisters, and that the Socretary cause a copy thereof to be publisked in the Chiesgo papera, H, M, ‘Tromrsox, W. A. Jesnins, Auvis Heupenr. Committee, _ STILL BESIEGED. YESTERDAY'S DOINGS. Mike Evans’ army, consisting of Gus Busse and en express-wagon, Mark Sheridan and a warrant, s driver snd horse, went ont to Ellis avenue early yesterday morning to besiege Fort Andre Matteson. Tho outposts of the enemy kept well informed, and at 9:30 the vidette, in the shapo of the milkman’s boy, who serves Matteson’s family with the lacteal fluid, camo runuing along, and warned tho garrison within tbat there was danger. The black-flag, em- blazoned with the family motto, “We Pay No ‘Laxes," was floating from tho tower of the castle. As soon ss Gen. Mark Sheridan Hove in sight the enemy bolted every door, and even the butcher and baker wore excluded. Mark ordered the corps to halt, arms wero stacked, aud the braves repaired to the nearest saloon in search of forage. The following dispatch was received by Mike Evans at 2 p. m. yesterday : ‘We are strongly entrenched. Send us provisions— twogallons of *potheen ” andasandwich, M.S. Laten—Wo have concluded to bivonac for the night, ‘The enemy feels eafe, aa ho is strongly guarded. G. B, It is understood that by Monday Matteson will have a pneumatic tube fixed so that the milk, beof, nud othor et ceteras for family use, may be run into his houso through the enemy's camp. Mike says ho'll starve out that family and got those taxes, and ‘that’s the long and short of it.” ‘As regards Mr. Storer’s tax, he says he will got it Monday, a8 the money has been promised him by that time. If he does not get the taxes then, **Storey’s Times will be levied on, and then there will be fun.” Mike says ho will stand fooling no longer, as be mnst wind up bis busi- ness next week, and he won't ailow Mr. Storey to go over. It should be borne in mind by parties who have real ostate taxes to pay. thatif they are settled before Saturday coste will be saved, as after that time the books will be handed over to the County Treasurer, and costs added to tho taxes. ———— THE CITY HALL. There are at present 2,531 ‘straight * saloon- licenses issued. Water ronts yesterday wero $2,310, and re- ceipts from the City Collector, $2,191. Mike Evans handed in $10,000. ‘The City Collector took in about $500 yester- Gay, The clorks of that office worked last night, will work to-day and to-night, making out tho gpecial assessment delinquent list which must be finished before the 10th of the month. Mike Evans and his men gathered abont $15,000 yesterday, notwithstanding tho fact that Andro Matteson did not pay his $31. Frans is bound to have that money. There is one week more in which the city, county, and town taxes may be paid without extra trouble and cost, a8 Evans bands over bis books on the 10th of Marshal Goodell, Chief Hickey, andthe Mayor yesterday considered the eleventh proposal made for the police-uniform contract, and decided to divide the gain (if there be any) among three competitors, The North Side policemen will be clothed by Hussander & Henderson, the South Side force by Engle & Livingston, and the West- Siders by John Crosk. There will be no chango in the uniforms either in matorial or make up. and the price is $69 fora winter suit and S19 for asummer suit, which prices aro lower than those of previous years. On Monday, at 2 o'clock, p. m, Judge Farwoll ‘will call up all cases in the Cir- cuit Courtin whicl: injunctions have been prayed to restrain the collection of tho taxes, at which time parties desiring to move for injunctions can be heard. In cases where the injunctions are not moved for, the Collector will at once proceed to collect the taxes. Marshal Goodell issued an order some dayn go for tho numbors of all saloons, billard and and pool halls, to be gathored by the policemen of the differont precincts, and by their officers to be reported to him. All the reports have not vet come in, and the Marshal will not give the North Side report. which is complete, for publication tillthe others are finished. Tho North Side contains, according to the police report, about sixty saloons, pool, and billiard halis, that are not licensed, out of several hundred places. Some of these are rooms having but one pool- table, and the owners declare that they did not know they were required to take out papers. The Comptroller psid city certificates of in- debtedness in New York on the Ist and 8rd in- stante, amounting to £360,000. Ile has paid, in- clading the above, sinco Jan. 1, certificates of 1876 ‘amounting to $372,000, and has reduced the amount of temporory Joana pasable at the East to $2,522,000, without making pew loans. New certificates issued on contracts since Jan. 1 amount to $327,000, mak- ing a clean reduction of over £500,000 on the temporary debt since Jan, 1, Tho taxes are com- ing in weil, and the City Council aro sustaining the policy of the Comptroller by making Jarge reductionain the appropriations for tho several departments. Comptroller Haves says the Jeval- ity of the temporary loans has been sustained al- ways by the legal advisers of the city and otber eminent conveel, and the city authorities will be ablo to take care of them and maintain the pubhe credit. : ———— THE COUNTY BUILDING. Over $6,000 wre paid from the Treasury to county employes yesterday. |; Mr. Hornadsy, late ® deputy in the County Clerk’s office, has raturned from his Indianspolis visit, and is again at work. ‘The calondar for tho March term of the Crim- inal Court will be made out to-morrow. The North Town Collector will enter to-mor- row, With renewed vigor, uvon the collection of taxes. No pains no gains is his motto. ‘Tho Joint Committee on Hospitals and Publio Buildings was in session yesterday, and had the bide for constructing o morgue, kitchen. etc., for the new Hospital under consideration. Tho different bids were discussed at length, but no conclusion was reached. The opinion seemed, however, to bo in favor of letting the catira work to one party,—either P. J. Sexton or Con- ners & Co,—with the chances in favor of Sox~ ton at his bid of 299,000. Another meeting will be nela Yaesday. ——~.—- ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Fifty-seventh Llinois Volunteer Associa~ tion will meot at 2 p. m. torday at Room 9, No. 199 East Madison streat, to elect officers. Tho Rt. Rev. Bishon Foley will deliver a lec~ ture this ovening in St. Mary’s Church, Wabash avenue. The course will be continued through Lent. ‘ho regular monthly meeting of the Me- chanice’ Institute of Chicago will be held Tues- day evening, at 8 p. m., at No. 63 Washington street. . A grand concert will be given by the Hutchin- 80n singers this ovening at the Third Unitarian Church, corner Laflin and Monroe streota. Ad- migsion, 10 ceats. Miss Lilian E. Cnrtis, a young and well-known author of Chicago, will read a choice prozramme in Christian Church, Indiaua avenue, Tuesday evening, Admission, 25 cents. The Rt. Rey. L. J. Kaiv, Bishop of Wheeling, YW. Va., will doliver a lecture this evening at tho Church of the Holy Family on “The Dignity of the Christian.” Proceeds for the benefit af the poor of the parish. Tho Charter Section of Tomperanco Radicals have secrred tho services of Mr. James H. Raper, the temperance advocate of Engiand, to speak at their regular meeting in the Chapel of tho Washingtonian Home Monday evening. Tne Imperial Club will give a sociable at Maskell Hall, corner Desplaines and Jackson streets. Thursday evening. Dancing commences at 9o'clock, Tickets, admitting Iady and gen- tleman, 50 cents, procnrable at Prof. Grimes’, 17 Pierce street, or at the hall. Dr. Gerhard Roblfs, the famous African ex- plorer, whose two lectures before the Chicago Turn-Gomeinde were eo onjoyable, will lecture at the North Sido Tumer Hall Tuesday evening upon the subject of ‘My Journey to Cyrenaiks and the Oases of Jupiter Ammon.” An illustrated lecture upon ‘The Spirit and Method of Modern. Caricature," with illustra tious from Gillray,Crukehauk, Doyle, and Leech, will be delivered by W. MR. Freuch Monday evening at 8 o'clock in tho parfors of the New England Church, North Dearborn streot. ‘The Sunday lecture this afternoon at McCor- mick Hall, at 3 o'clock, will bo delivered by Prof. Ehas Colbert. His subject will be “The Heat of Worlds." The lecture will be a review of the process of world evolution from chaos, in tho light of modern scientitic discoveries, and will show how heat and the other forces of nature were developed into activity as the result of the Movement of atoms. Admission, 10 cents. Thore will bea reception by the temperance people at the Grand Pacific next Tuesday even- ing to the Hon. James H. Raper, of Groat Bnitain, representative of the ** United Kingdom Allianca for the Suppression of the Liquor Traffic.” During the course of the evening, ‘Mr, Raper wi!l explain tho plans of the Alliance and speak upon the preeent condition and futuro prospects of the temporanco cause throughons the world. The Log Cabin Singers will give one of thoir characteristic concerts at the Wasbing- tonian Homo ‘Tbursday ovening, the profits to be devoted to the bedefit of the West Side Colored M. E. Chnureb. ‘Tho admiasion-fee has been fixed at the low price of 25 cents, and tickets can be bad at No. 265 West Randoiph street, Room 19 Reaper block, 98 East Harrieon street, Root & Cady’s, and atthe door on the night of the entertain- ment. Tho Atheneum makes the following annonnce- ments for voxt week: Tuesday evening, Dr. Samuel Willara will give the tenth lecture of bis course in Aucient History. The evening classes will meet as heretofore announced. They sre now approaching the closo of the winter term. The spriog term will open Monday, Mach 27. This will afford a favorable oppor- tunity for new menibera, as several new classes will then be formed. The ladies’ day class in penmanship will meet Thursday at 2p.m. The art school meats Saturday, Instruction in draw- ing, oil and water color painting, etc., from 9a, m. to 12. Instruction in Sorrento wood carving from3to5p.m. Private instruction upon tho piano, m yocal music, elocution, and modern languages, given by competent teachers at hours 80 suit the convenieuce of pupils, Rooms Nos.. 63 and 65 Washington street. ——-—— CRIMINAL. Matthew Bennett and Willism Gartley are bad little boys, and they went prowling about seek- ing what they could steal. They have beon ar rested several times, and yesterday were up bo- fore Justice Kaufmann for stealing $5.35 from No. 191 North La Salle stroet, and were sent to the Bridewell for ninety days each, Murray, ono of tho men charged with robbing the Evanston Post-Office, and held the other day before the Commissioner in the sum of $3,000, appeared yesterday and gave bail in that amount, with Mrs. Mary Ann Adlard as his surety, As Mrs. Adiard owna over $30,000 worth of property, there was no question about accepting tho bail. Yesterday morning, before Justice Summerficid, Mr. Storey, of the Times, appearod in the role of prosecutor of his ex-cook, Mary Sullivan. Sho was discharged s few days ago, and when sho left i¢ was alleged there wont with her $35 worth of Mra, Storey’s wearing apparel, and this is what brought Mary into the Police Court. Sho stated that Mr. Storey sworo at ber through the tubo because the meat was not properly cooked, and that sho wouldo’t tate anything. She was held in 3500 to the Criminal Court on rather weak testimony. George N. Barber is one of Uncle Sam's sol- diers who enjoys the benefits of 8 ponsion. He tives at Frank Faoning’s saloon and boarding- house, No. 131 South Canal street. It seems that Barber had lately become delinquent in the matter of his board-bill, and, at the very urgent solicitation of Mrs. Fanning, the housekeeper, was prevailed upon to surrender his pension- papers as security forthe debt. Yesterday was the day to draw ponsions, and Mrs. Fanning agreed to meot her boarder at the Pension- Agent's at a cortain hour. Ho went to the offico, took his place in the line, and when histura camo no Mrs, Fanning appeared. Then was howroth, Ho Posted off to Commissioner Hoyno’s, swore ont a warrant for Fanning’s apprehension, and had it served immediatoly. Fanuing appeared, it must bo confessed, in s state of only partial sobriety, and told his tale. A{rs. Fanning hac the pension papers, ho said, but whero she was he could not tell. He was contidont that the papers would bo forthcoming, as he and his wife wanted tho money for the soldier's board. The Commis- sionor finally told him to produce tho papers by 9 o'clock Monday morning, or take the alterna- tive of going to jail. Hewas then allowed to depart, after baving given 2500 baul, * BEACKMAILER ARRESTED, About ten days agoa hard-working, thoroughly honest, and thoroughly crednlous old gentleman rosidinz on South Desplaines street, was made the victim of a blackmailing operation and enchred out of $20 by W. P. Williams, a former cepper for one of the Canal street mock-anction houses, who was arrested last night. ‘Thuraday evening a week ago his door-bell rung, and the gorvant was greotel by Williams, who inguired the whereabouts of the gentieman of the house. He wes shown into the parlor, waero tho object of his inquiry asked him what be wanted. Ho intimated that his business was of & confidential character, and sugested that they adjourn to the street, wnere the whole thing would be explained. Though thinking it strange, he consented, and started off with Williams fora ramble. When tho conspirator and his victim had gained tho outside of the house, they were joined by a pal of Williams, a well-known thief. The twain, hold- ing their dupe between them, walked over to the corner of Halsted and Jefferson strecte, explain- ing to bim the cause of theircall. They stated that they were Government detectives, attachod to the Secret Service Department, and “ laying ” for counterfeiters. They had indisput- able evidence of his dealing in cud passing nickels coined during ~— the present year, and the proof that they werecoun- terfeit was found in the fact that no nickels had yet been issued for the year 1876. They stated that he bad passed them at a saloon adjoining his residence in payment for ale that he had pur- chaned, and selated his actions so accurately th: he was almost persuaded he was acriminal. At the corner of the above-named streets they both informed him that they wera averse to locking him up, and intimated a willingness to settle the matter if hush monby was paid them. Gy this time be was in their hands o8 supplo as wax, sod ready to steld a willing agsent to any proposition they might submit. He was a hard working, faw-abiding citizen, occupying a peui- tion of trust inthe employ of one of the ax- press companies, and, bolieving that if ho be- camo involved in the Unitea Sates Courts he would be ruined, ho asked them the pre of their ailenca. Ho was told that $100 was the reward offered for his appre- hension, but if he would pay them that sum they could settle with the District Atcornoy, and ho Would not be molested. He consented, and agreed to pay them that amount within a week, a portion of it if they would call on him the next When tho villains oxtorted this evening. from their victim, they released him snd he returned home. Thea next even- ing, they called at his houso and were paid £20, the balance being promised last night. Reflection caused the gentleman to experionce doubts, and yeaterday he called upon Supt. Hickey, to whom he stated the foregoing facts. Hoe was referred to Capt, Ellis, who ui- rected that he meet the swindlers at the corner of Polk street and Biuo Island avenue, then ap- pointed rendezvous for tho payment of the bal- ance agreed upon, and two officers would be thera and take them into custody. Last evening this programme was carried out, with an important exception. Willisms’ comrade slipped out of tho olfticer’s grasp and escaped, bat as} ho is well known hig arrest cannot long be deleyed. Williams is a well-known character in the West Division, aud 1 man who has doubtless reached the end of his rope. Some time ago he im- posed on the confidence of parties hay- ing influence, was appointed a police substitute and assigned to tha Chicago Avenue Station. His character was subsequently made known to Supt. Hickey, and he was sammarily discharged, He stated last might that he was connected with Beanbien’a Merchants’ Police, a subterfuge ev- ery thief playing officer adopte, but it was disro- garded. fe will be examined by Scully to-mor- TOW. : SPRINGFIELD. Chicago Corporations--The Wiar= per-Smith Cases. Special Dispatch to ne Chicago Tribune, Spnrrcrietp, Il!., March 4.—The following Chicago corporations filed papers of organiza~ tion to-day in the Secretary of State’s office: Western Toy Company, of Chicago, capital 250,000. Tho corporators are Otto Uhl, A. Ruhbling, and A. Schoeniger. Centennial Trans- portation Company, of Chicago, capital 350,000. Tho object of tho Company is to transfer pas~ sengers, bagrage and goods about Chiczgo. The bids for supplying the metallic cornices, caps, dome, covering and ornamentation of the Maneard roof of tha new State House were open- ed to-day by the Board of Commissioners. ‘fhe following is s list of the bids: J. W. Atkinson, Chicago, $43,000 ; Slavick & Warren, of Chicago, 235,900; R. P. Gormley, Chicago, 244,000; Duon & Witt, Cincinnati, 250,710 ; A. Knisely & Co., Chicago, 269,500 ; Zine Roofing and Ormament- ing Works, Clucago, 363,000; MacFarland & Price, Chicago, 265,000 ; John McArthur, 371.~ 000. Messrs. Slavick & Warren, the lowest bid- ders, will be notified of the fact, and if furnish- iog me necessary security will receive the con- tract. In tho #ederal Court to-day D. W. Munn, Col, Bridges, and other witneases, were recognized to appear in the Harpor-Smith cases, which are set tor Wedneaday. Harper is ready and asks for trial, but application for continuance may be made in Al Smith’s case. ELRES. The IN PHILADELPHIA. , Paraperpia, Pa.. March 4.—The extensive dry goods house of Woad, Marsh & Co,. Nos. 309 and 311 Market street, was destroyed by fire this morning. ‘he flames broke out sbout 3 o'clock, in a amall two- story back building, and are supposed to have originated from a stove. A brisk breeze, provailing at the time, fanned the flames, so that when the firemen arrived the fire had made considerable headway. The building No. 307, owned by Garretson. Blackmore & Co., dealers in prints, was badly damaged in tbe rear, while tha interior was pretty well deluged with water. No. 313 Market street, occupied by B. & H. Behrens Bros. & Dobson, dealers in fancy goods, was likewise damaged in the rear, while the interior suffered by water, About 5 o'clock a portion of the north wall of 311 fell, causing the west wall to fall, ‘Tho store in No. 303 Market street, occupied by S.A. Cassady, dealer in aitks, suffered from water. and smoke. It was daylight before the firemen mastered the situation. ‘Ihe entire loss is estimated at $300,- . Wood, Marsh & Co.'s loss on stockis $250,000: insured for 2195,000. The buiidings wero owned. by Richard Wood, of the firm of Wood, Marah & Go., and by Mr. Martin. Tho loss on buildings is not detinitely ascertained. ‘The adjoining property was considerably damaged, principally by falling walls. Tbo aggregate losses will reach about $500,000, the principal losers being Wood, Marsh & Co.. ‘and. Mr. Marti. The in- surance 0a the building sfully covers the losses. ‘The policies are mostly in Engish and Eastern companies. TLhroe walls fell, injuring two fire- men. Hugh McCtintock, an engineer, was very seriously injured ,aud his recovery is doubtful. George Grey, a fireman, was badly, though not dangerously hurt. ‘Che origin of the firais not known. AT SENECA, KAN. Speciat Dispatch to Ihe Chicago Tribune. Sexeca, Kan., March 4.—The Nemahs County Court-Hause, reputed to be the finest in Kansas, burned down at noon to-day. All of the records were saved. The vaults in the Treasury, Pro- bate Court, and County Clerk’s rooms have not yet been opened, but it ia thought they aro notdamaged. Ail the records in the School Superintendent's offices, on the second floor, were burned. The fire originated in an attic jury-room. Alot of boys haying been seen there previously, it is supposed they set itou fire in some manner. The Court-Houso was insured for 320,000 in the Ztns, North America, of Philadelphia, Home, of New York, und Pheepix, of Hartford, each for 35,000. Tem- porary oftices have been secured in town, sod bosiness will go on ag usual. No other buildings yurned. : CASUALTIES, TRAINS COLLIDE, Spectat Dispaten to The Chicaco Tribune. Crxcexsat, March 4.—A terrible accident occurred this afternoon on the Cincinnati, Ham- ilton & Dayton Railroad a mile below Glendale, by the colliding of two passenger trains, the Glendale accommodation going north twenty- five” minutes tate, and the Altantio & Great Western express going south on time. Both engines were wrecked out of recognition, snd the express-car thrown from the track. The other cars remained on the track. ‘Iho engineer of the oxpress-train, C. H. Bigelow, was instantly killed. His assistant fireman, Frank Dusenbury, was badly hurt in the back of the head. The fireman of the accommodation, E. L. Waterman, had his right teg broken below the knoe, and hia brother, Aleck Waterman, the engineer, escaped by jumping. A lady named Jessie Glidden, on the accommodation, was seriously contused by the concusaion, but will recover. Four or five other ladies accompanying her, and co-students at the Glendale Female College, were scratched up about the face und contused In the side, but not seriously hurt. ~ THE BLACK HILLS. : Special Dispatch to The Chicago Tribune, Sioux Grry, Is., March 4.—The Directora of the Sioux City & Black Hills Traasportstion Company held» meeting at the First National Bank this evening, at which tho principal stock- holders of the Covington, Columbus & Bisck Hilla Railroad Company subscribed new stock to the amount of $10,000, making 380,000 now sub- scribed. A reorganization of tho company was made. The Company have organized for im- mediate business. John Gordon witha large force has been gent onton the route to put up guide-boards, select ranches, and build bridges. All the neceesary arrangements will be made to send out a large train on the 15th of the present month. Jobn H. Charles was elected President, James H. Sawyer Superintendent, and I. Hedges Secretary and Treasurer. Speaking of the Rev, Mr. Shipman’s manu- Script, thoy say that Le stopped a boy in the Street the other day, and asked him to read a word in a memorandum he gaye him. “ It’s my writing,” be said; ‘'a memorandum of some things they want at home, bar I can’t exactly make it out.” * It looks to me like quince,” said the boy. **Ab, that reminds me,” exclaimed the dominie, “I seo now, it's cranberries," and it a3, —orwich Bulletin. : { regular FOREIGN. Hlerzegovinians Appeal to Servis for Assistance, Outline of the French Ministerial Pro gramme. é The Mexican Rerolutionists Capture Ser. eral Important Towns, Don Carlos Coldly Received by the Lond, Populace, The Pope Compliments Ledochowsk! on By Defense of the Faith. MEXICO, REVOLUILONIST SUCCESSES, Specral Diepatch to The Chicazo Troune, New Ontzaxs, March 4£—The Republican San Antonio, Tex., special of to-day’s date tates that day before yesterday morning the Tevoln. tionists under Gen. Do Lapena attacked ang captured the Town of Reymosa, abont 60 miles above Matamoras, somo of the inhabitants com. ing to this sido. Tho revolutionists aleo cap. tured sixteen ont of a detachment of tnenty rogular soldiers at Reymosa. The Captain ang the rest of the detachment made their esey Tho Captain ia in Edinburg. Reymosa is a pont on the line of telegrapli between Matamoras ang the Capital, and its capture cuts off communicy. tion between the two points. it is believed here in San Antonio thay Camargo bas been taken by tho revolotioniay this morning. If not it will be shortly, ‘THE PENDING REVOLUTION. Vera Cruz, Feb. 26, vin Havana, Marcha. As a steamer was leaving Vera Cruz, telegrams were read from the interior of Mexico, ap nouncing the triumph of the Government at ajj points. ‘Tho different revolutionary plans p:b. lished show that there had beeu no underatand. ing among the rebel leaders. The Government had asked for a loan ot $500,000 from the merchants of tho Capital, which was immediately granted and the money placed at Presidont Lerdo’s disposition. The reception and ball at tho residence of Minister Foster, on Washington’s birthday, wag attended by the President aad members of his Cabinet, the foreign legations, and tho elite of society. — GREAT BRITAIN. THE STOCK MARKET. Loxvos, March 4.—The English railway shares almost absorbed the attention of the Stock Ex. change to-day. There was at one time a panis maome. Towards the close, however, thera way & general recovery, but on the day’s operations the majority of the stocks was lower. The dis- count market is quiet and steady, money plenti- fal, and short [oans are obtaimabla at 31¢, THE COTTON FRAUDS. Lrvenroon, March 4.—The brokers charged with the frandulent transaction in cotton hare not yet been arrested. It is reported that they have gone to Spain. 1t is not unlikely that further revelations will be made shortly. The firm of William Peers & Son was ono of the firat buying houses established in Liverpool cotton trade, snd is 100 years old. DON CARLOS IN LONDON. Lonpos, March 4.—Don Carlos arrived at Folkestone from Boulogne aftera two hows’ rough passage, during which he suffered from sea-Sickness a great deal. When Jeaving the Southeastern Railway station for London, s large crowd assembled. Some cheered sad oth- era hissed and groaned. Ho reached the Charing Cross ststion in London at half-past 7 the evening. Only a moderate crow® had assembled. He proceeded immediately to his hotel. HAILED FOR HOME. Lrverroor, Eng., March 4.—Minister Schancl sailed for the United States to-day in the steam er Abyssinia. LONDON FAILURES. Lospox, March 4.—Lutecher & Co., men chants, have suspended. ‘Their liabilities wil probably reach $2,500,000. Miller, Sons & Co., colliery propristors sf Swansea and elsewhere in South Walea, hart failed. Lisbilities estimated at £10,000, TURKEY. : ‘THE REFORMS commsstoyEn. CossTaNrINorze, March 4.—The Turkish Be forms Commissioner started for Herzegovina to- day. THE HERZEGOVINIANS DEFIANT. ‘Vrexxa, March 4.—Several Hungarian chiefs have issued manifestos rejecting the reforms proffered by Turkey, calling upon the Great Powers for the guarateed independence of the insurgent provinces, and appealing to Servis and Mantenegro for assistance. COMPLETE AMNESTY. ConstaNTINoPLe, March 4.—The Porte, fol- lowing the amicable advice given by the Powers, has granted the insurgents complete amnesty. Every preparation is being mado by Austris end Hungary to accelerate the return of refugees to thoir homes. Tho Porto has promised the refo- gees that, on their return, they wili be protected against molestation. They will be supplied gr- tuitously witn material for the reconstruction of their houses, and with grain for sowing. All tithes will be remitted for one year, and otber taxes for two years. —_>—- FRANCE. THE NEW ASSEMBLY. Pants, March 4.—Official notice, issued to-day, informed the Senators-elect that there will bes prefatory meeting on the 7th inst. to forms Provisional Bureau to fix upon an order of the day for the first sitting of the Senate, Tha Deputies hsye also received a similar notice. OFF FOR LONDON. Bouvoaxe, March 4.—Don Carlos started sb 2:30 o'clock this afternoon for Loudon. THE MINISTERIAL PROGRAMME. Panis, March 4.—According to the Istest s-, vices, it appears that an understanding bas been! arrived at with regard to the principal features. of tho Ministerial programme. The Duke de Cazes and Gen. Cissey will retain their portfolios as Ministers of Foreign Affaire sod War, r- spectively. There is some disagreement still concerning the Ministry of Marine. The Left x; tend contesting the elections of several Dept-« ties, principally Bonapartists, especially Cassag- nacand Rouher. . _. SPAIN. AMNESTY. Mapam, March 4.—AJl tho Carlists submitting to the Government prior to the 15th inst. are to be granted amnesty. THE. VATICAN, It ig stated that tho Vatican will not makes formal protest against the article of the ney Constitution concerning religions toleraucy- ———e ITALY. LEDOCHOWSKI AND THE POFR. . Roxe, March 4.—When Cardinal Ledochowskt visited the Pope his Holiness exclaimed: ‘We rejoice with thee, mtrepid defander of the faith. May God crown thy noble aspirations.’ oe RUSSIA. ANNEXATION OF KHOKHASD. ! Sr. Pereasaura, March 4.—The annexation ol Khokhand to Russis has been formally pr claimed. THE WEATHER. Wasmrserox, D. C., March 5.1 s. m—For the New England and Middie States, warmer qlear or partly cloudy weathor, with sonthesst to southwest winds and falling barometer. — For the Lake regivn, increesing cloudiness, stationary or rising temperature, easterly *4 gontheasterly winds, falling barometer, rain in the us ipper Lake region. LOCAL OLSERVATIUNS. Cureago, March + londy. Gifs fresh ToIGoeds. GRAIN FOR EUROPE. Nw Yons, March 4.—There have been twenty four vessels charterod to load grain for Enropess markets the past week, mostly for Engl " ters of grniv, of 639,400 busbel duantiy is entirely Indepeadeat of sist a RY. ocean abCAcis, Thexo vessels have loaded 2 a 2