Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 7, 1876, Page 3

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MAY 7, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES. "OUR- NEIGHBORS. - Flatulent Character of a Promised Whisky Sensation at Mil« waunkee, Ths Many Changes in Business Lo- eations Brought About with the First of May, Sleep-Murdering Efforts of a Racine Inn-Keeper to Succor a Castaway. ' A Fagitive Doctor ‘Who Shall Not Escape Calomel Though Chaste as Toe, foeial and Meteorological Gossip from Kenosha, Waunkegan, and the Buburbs. WISCONSIY, MILWAUKEE. 3J0NAB & CO. Syieial Corvespondence of Tha Chicaas Tribune. Mmwavkes, May G.—The principal topic of the week, of course, has been the sensational tral of tho United Stats vs. Jonas, Goldberg, and Crotby. The sensation has not justified its origiial horrors. The worst atrocities were made public in advance. All the slopping-over was done long sgo. The ravelations of the trial were comparatively tame and common-place, with ona exception, namely: the connection of the late lsmented dealer in pest-traderships, Gen. Hedrick, with the Whisky Ring. I say Iate lamented, since, in the language of the period, the gentleman's head has been cut off with that nestness and dispatch which pre-emi- neotly distioguish Departmental life in this whisky-investigatiog age. The General turns out, unexpectedly, the most conspicious figure in the whola business. He i8 the mysterious *“H. " around whom all the lesser satellites revolved. At the sams time that reporters were extolling bis surpaseiog zeal and vigilance in the prozecution of the Whisky Ring and ths uearching of new frands, ke was, according to the testimony, planping against the Government he served and the people whoss money he was belng paid in favor of the combination whose punishment for robbing both was the whole end and object of hia being incrusted with an official position here, the most gigantic fraud of all, nothing less than to abatract, steal, pilfer, destroy, the very evidence be waa sent hers to obtain, preserve, zod use. The whisky men were all given to understand by the Chicago conspirators that the chief among them was Hodrick,~first, 1ast, and all the timo. This cropped out onalloccasions. He was alinded toas “H™ in the letters that imprudently pussed. And it was to preserve the usefulness of this gentleman to the Ring for the faturs that thay proposed to use him only for abstract- ing the evidonce already in his possession, and another man, his tool, for the more dangerous work of stealing the recordsin the Court and ihe Collector’s office. Beyond this Jack-in-the- box-like opposition of Gen. Hedrick, the trial waa far less sulphurons than & satiated publie bad been led to hope. THE DISTRICT ATTORNETBETE. Mlen’s minds are in that unsettled state they re prepared for anything. Soit comes abouta reportia going the rounds that ‘the lately-ap- pointed District-Attorney’s office is to bo the object of snother stiff contest. Letters have been sent to Washington suggesting that, in view of the testimony proving Mr. Hazelton to bave received money for assieting the settle- ment of the Mary Merritt case whilst 2 membar of Congress, he ou&‘ht t0 be dismissed from the public service. Other letters, equslly disinter- ested, and written in the interest of public morals only, of course, have been sent, propos- ing John Orton for the succeasorship. Ar. Orton was not one of the leastof hisday at Yale. He studied under Pierrepont. “He hideés vast quarries of hard knowledge under those shaggy eyebrows of his. He has been ware- bonsing for many yeara mmmense stores of in- formation on public topics, and animosities sgainst _political, social, and business_ antago- pats. He is the successful acquisitor of great wealth. Mr. Orton is said to have besn Senator Cameron’s choice for District-Attorney when | Gen. Winkler refused the glittering bauble, His Iriends insist he 1s the fittest man to wear Judge Hubbell's shoes to-dey. Those who Enow him best say he will be_mors active than say pre- decessor in deating death and destruction among the whisky men. ls is certain, had he the thance, he would exhibit no pity for ex-Senator Carpenter or any of his aggociated. i GENTLER PASSIONB stir the manly breasts of the young men (and old boys) of the Young Men's Association. Peo- pls regiding in less favored cities can bave no ides of the agitating contest that takes place sonually over the election of officers of this Association. It has come to beunderstood that election-day 1a to employ all the energies and exhaust the resources of both sides. IHere the ablest politicians of the State emerged from cbscnng;' In thess keen campaigns many meek Jouths firet discovered in_themaelves abilities for political warfare which_bave since qualified them for sterner duties. Before H. C. Payne e recognized ae one of the astutest politi- Sl mnsgersin Wisconein, he blossomed a0 & o of 187 . ere are two tickets n the field. Dotk nfiu;xceuent. Scarce- 1y 8 nawe on each ticket but is familiar to every American household in she Cream City. It is impoesibla 1o object to either ticket as & whole, xnd equally impossible not to finda personal Iriend or an admired citizen somewhera thereon. Therefora, thero will bo lots of scratching. My sympathies are with the opposition ticket, use pergonal friends are onit; but there Rre personal friends also on the reguwiar ticket. True, I M. Bean, opposition nominee for Presi~ deat, LL. nnnb]?cunm.nln; but so 18 W. A. Col- he regular nominee; and eo all through. 1 prodict that neickor ticket Wil bo alscied s pai among the guccessful ones most certainly will be fonnd McCliatock and Whipp, opposition, and Weil, regular. Indeed, npon. lookiag over both tickets, I confess that both ought to be slacted. There can be no possible objection to Asingle man on either i the tieketn s pnpf!r. Following are EEGULAR, President—W. A, Collins. “Vice-President—J. 2, Aubery. Becretary—C. 8. Harger. Tresturer—_giack 1 Whiop, .y W. Packham, O. W. Bobartson, B, 3L OPPOSI! R restdiai—David Vane i v us G, Towne. Irustees—rmory McClintock, Thomas @. easy, and Heory T, West, ‘ MAY CHANGES, 8o many business firms have removed and are temoving it is hardly safe to sddress a letter, the new Directory comes out or the postmen e me ecquainted with the changes effectod. e most striking improvement is that in the American Expross Company’s new oftices. This pany deserves well at the hands of the peo- Ei:h ugocillxlmnkem baviug so0 rdentified itselt al prosperity and progress a8 to appear :: our minds rather a local than a national E‘mm- fotion. It has never removed its oftices or Bouie back * on the business interegts of the Htyin any way, and a8 s consequence of all thia 8 business in Milwaukes has incressed 8o im- mensely that it is_ already one of the Bost extensive and important show-placea for merchants ‘from the iuterior to see xhen they vigit us, as well as the most active, ;:’51. and bustling place of resort for our own {aders, with the eingle ux:e&lion of the Cham- e of Commeree, 1m the City of Milwaukee. Antisdel, the Superintendent, is responsible fora good deal of this. To talk with Antisdel 1840 feel a burning désire to order goods all over ihe country in order that 1t may come throagh bisbands,” The new offices ave the finest of the d, withont a single exception, in Milwaukes. Lo money Gepariment messures 40 by 50 feet. Ihe freignt department (on Michigan street), by 70 fect. Tbe fittings are elegant and sub- tial, designed for use 48 well 88 oroament. All this desks are guarded with fine, strong wire Kreen-work with iron frsmes. o Superin- iendent’s office is on the left-hand side on enter- Ing, and is all that can be desired, In this new Aome we hops to find the American loated fcr Baoy years, AMr. Anbréy, shia utlo muuags of Ehangh- tho Morchants’ Dispatch Company, has a fina office on the first floor of the Express building. Alexander Mitchell has commenced tearing down the old bank-building. The new structare will be & worthy monumen to the wealth, skill, and enterprise of the fortnne-favored owner. The Western Union Telegraph Company have removed from the second tloor of the Chamber of Cammerce Building to the first floar of the same, occupying the space vacated by the Ameri- can Express Company. There has been an im- menso quantity of work necessary to fit these oftices for the purposo of telegraphy, withont interruption to business; but the work has been successfully accomplished under the vigilant sopervision of Mr. Haskell and Mr, Weller, and the resutt will be ono of the finest offices of the kind outside of Onicago. A pneumatio tube is used to dispatch messages from the Chamber of Commerce to the offica below, a distance of about balf a block, in two seconds, Every con- trivance known to modern telegraphy has baen used in the completion of these officos. Altogether, the beginning of May has been a busy time for our merchants. In every case, the removal has been accompanied with improve- ments, * . BOD BRIERLY. Some time ago a broken-spirited. hopeless man was found in prison by a clergyman, and soothed, and talked to, and praved with, tilt Light broke 1n on his darkened mind, and gleams of hope began to gild the horizon of his soul. The man became a model prisoner, served his term, got out, and obtained work. His fellow- laborers discovered he was ‘‘a jail-bird,” and sent & deputation to their employer requiring bis discharge. He was discharged—for boing a jail-bird. ‘Then he Fot another place in a dis- tant part of the city, and performed his work faithtully, diligently, soberly, honestly, A fel- low-workman lost some clothing, and, having heard the man was a jail-bird, charged it on him. Without further proof, he was discharged, and the police set on him. And now comes brighter words, The police conld find nothing againet him, and the guilt bas been fixed else- where. Our jail-bird was persecuted withont reason, and has earned confidence, May he live long toprove that & reformed sinuer is more ao- captable in the eyesof Heaven than the virtuous Pharigee. . RELIGIOUS SERVICES STOOK BHARES. ‘Last weel: the Rev. Myron Reed, paator of the Fourth Congregational Society, announced a scheme that had been detarmined on for the purpose of mesting the heavy expenses of hold- ing services in the Academy of Mausic. namely, the issue of 1,000 shares of #5 each. The whole number was almost immediately taken up, show- ing that our people, whilst elow to understand and respond to vague snd general cries of dis- trees, are quick to help when a practical method is shown them. 4 BANERUPTCY TFEMS. A meeting of .the creditors of John Nazro, the iron merchant, hai becn called for the 16th inst. to consider & proposition to sottle for 331 per cent. As Mr. Nazro is & man of great enter- prise,and has suffered under overwhelming bur- dens, it i8 earnestly hoped he will soon bs & free AN anda a8 prosporous as he deserves. Mr. L N, Morton seea light, A fow months back he was coining money a3 a retail druggist. Nothing would suit but he must enter largely in- to the wholesale business, competing with weslthy, etiff, old-establishod houses. As well gnaw a fil or storm the_gates of Heaven with & sword-bayonet. Soon Morton swamped. The Baokruptey Court swallowed him up. Now he emerges, affering every creditor 50 cents on the dollar. Friends and relatives who know, trust, and esteem him, and have confidence in his in- ;;m:yfl :.uvi advanced the moneyto do this, urTs GENERAL PARAGRAPHS. The vacancy in the Chaplaincy of the Soldiers' Home ues been fillea by the appointment of tho Tiev. E. R. Ward to thut position by the Presi- dent. Mr. Ward had eatablished & mission there with much succoss. The firm of Frank H. Whipp & Co., consist- ing of Frank H. Whipp and Erost J. Jeske, bave commenced business a8 insurance agents 92 Michigan street, aud will nodoubtealy receive a fair share of public support, all ia comemplating various plans forimproving the Firat Ward, andrendering it the ‘most charming and desirable resideucs property in the city. aukee boasts no truer son or enterprising citizen than hor much-loved Edward, who 18 consisteat, honorable, keen, able, and industrious, not only in bis muaicipal but his business engagements. ST. PAUL'S CHUBCIL. The resignation of Dr. Ashley, as Rector of St. Paul's Church, takes effect July 1. Tase rev- erend geatleman i3 Desn of the Convocation, and thesa duties will occupy nearly the whols of his leisuro time in future. His successor has not yet been called. The vesiry require a man at once young and vigorous, a hard worker, a good preacher, & sound Bible churchman, one who will fill the pews and raise money to build & new charch, all forarather modest stipend. The new choir was engaged this weok, congist- ing of Miss Owens, soprano ; Miss Chapin, alto; Mr. Kasson, teoor, and Mr, Hayer, Luas. ‘The church will have some difficnity in finding the kind of Rector they want. Multitudinous good qualities are in request elsewhere, and com- maud beavy preminms, A MAGNIFICENT BASE-BALLER. A gentlemsn who admires the manly geme of ‘base-ball, aud whose name is strongly suspected 10 begin mith W, has prasented 1o the West~ End Base-Ball Club a splendid jewe, to be pro- sented to the best player the coming season, under conditiors which need not be mentioned hsre. The jowel contains a very large and val- uable diamond, and 18 on view at tha jewdlry- store of Bosencranz. 2KINNEY. The statement published in tho Chicago Times respecting allegod crooked transactions between Ar. McKinney and a Wisconsin bank aod per- sons counected ,therewith raises a smile here, and where the facts have long been kuown. McKioney bonghta farm on which thera was already & mortgage, whick was continued on his equiring the proverty. The hotder required the monay, and Mr. McKinney, not being able 1o realize on other property in tims to pay the money at that moment, cast about for means, and heard of a sumn of money lying in the bank, belonging to an Eastern party, and after the usnal logal formalities - the ' mortgage was transferred to an Eastern party. r. McKinney intends to have this whole affair probed to the bottom, in order to discover and show up the suthor of the article, who, falsely or otherwise, dated bis commaunication from this city, when it is strongly suspected he lives in & very differ- ent placa. ) T RACINE. CLIMATIO AND COMMERCKAL. Special Correspondence of The Chicaae Trdune. RACINE, May 6.—The yesr Creeps on apace, et the tropical days are far away. Nothing but rain, and fog, and cold winds. Sickly buds strug- gle for existence, afraid to expand iuto leaves lest the almost nightly frosts nip them. The grass on the lawns looks consumptivo and wan, and the songs of tho birds sro hushed. A smoky autumn haze covers the yet wintry lake, and adds increased dreariness to the cheerless prospect. And yet commercial activity is far in -advance of the season. Our large manufacturers have opened the summer campaign in genuine earnest, and shipments are being made largely every dav. House building and remodeling keep up with unabated vigor, and only the sad- hearted Granger is wretched. “CAST U BY THE BDEAKERS,” On Baturday evening last the Racine College Dramatic Combination renderad the above- named play in a very creditable and spirited manper. Insoms instances therather indiffer- ent costuming detracted materially from the excellent acting of the characters laboring un- der such a disadvantsge ; but, a8 & whole, the appreciative audience enjoyed the performance hugely. The eutertainment was given in the new gymnssium, which bas a tastily-arranged stage and appurtenances. Ashley, the intelleo- tual and refined, made a magnificent Ethiopian, and carried his part thronghout to perfectioa. His delineation of the character exubited maoy original interpolations that brought down the house, and soswered affirmatively the conundrum, “Csn & Senegamoian change his cuticle”? = Cleveland, barring his care- leas costuming, soted splendidly ; and when it is considered that he had to appear also as & mem- ber of the Glee Club in several choica seleo- tions, the excuse for his indierent disguise will pe apparent. Mrs. Spalding, Mrs. Hins- dale, Mrs. MoMurphy, and Miss Benedict carried their parts to pertection, a8 algo did the gentle- men composing the balance of the cast, whom lack of space forbids detsiled mention. Bame glay i3 now being rehearsed by the dra- matio inminaries of the Church of the Good Bhepherd, and will be brooght oat soon. In connection With theatrioal performanoes it may be gmpex to mention that the gny asaigned o the historfo geniuses of Saint Luke's Guild has been sbandonea forthe present, much to the disappoinsmept of the friends of the Soci- =q"'l‘bo Troubadours ” have billed the city for the 9tb, and will uvdonbsedly have s magnifi- cent houss, 8a the great dailies of Chicago speak highly of them. They sre well worthy a benetit. Au orzavization ostled .*“Tha Trio” new to shia opction of the eoualry, periurm i Bula zens of this place, however, ara owners of the dwelling-houses in which thoy bear the burdens of life, while othera rent from year to year the same domicils, thus meking it incumbeni upon but few to undergo the tortures and perils of a May-day flitting. Happily these blizzardy gales from off the lake do not mnterfere With the improvements Roing on in our city, and the sound of the hsm- mor, tho hearty tones of the mason and earpen- ter, the tumbling down of piles of brck sup~ posed o be in pormapent shape for ready use, all mingle with the lake-zepbyrs in & grand cho- rus of noises indicative of busy times on this mundane sphere. Thursday night the tiny rain- drops began to patter down slowly and steadily, refreshing the dry, parched goil with the wel- ccome moisture, and Friday witnessed our first apring rain-atorm. Despite the climatic varia- tions of the past week, the amusement record is unususlly foll for this place. The prominent event of the weéek was the . PARLOR CONCERT siring a walk to circulate & petition and presen- the same to the Conncil. These petitions, of which there are a large number, in order to Te- ceive sttention require many special meetings of the Board, and, tnless the number is dimia- ighed, the city rulers will find it to their in- tereat to repeal said ordinance. h}'lu'enhcr during the waek has been such 9 Overa-Touso to-night, and if succossful in ‘Winning appreciation, 83 those who know them azy they cannot fail doing, they will hold forth again on Mondaay night. On Friday night the “Off 'ans™ gave one of their select concerts in the Church of the Good Shephord, which was, if anything, mors enjoy- able than any of the preceding ones. Thoe Pro- faséor, as usual, loomed up 1o ali his glory. SPIRITS FROM YE VASTY DEEP, And dreams in their development bave breath, - And tears, and tortures, and the tonch of joy. ** Mine host * of a prominent hotel, who is & philosopher snd a philanthropist, realized tho frath of the above quotation in & very appre- ciative manuer one might last week. After re- tiring to his lair, happy in the conviction that ho had zealously tended to the comforts of hia guosta duricg the day, he closed his weary eyes in slumber to the rhythm of the moaning white~ oaps, Whether tho dash of the water on the bench influenced the tenor of his dreams cannos now be_determined. Certain it is, that during the still watohes of tho night he was hanntad with visions of * wreck and death " on the vast, deep. He would awake his amiable spouse witg a shriek a8 the blood-curdling scenes changed from burning ships ta tho piotare of helploss g THE FARMERS remained at home and have been * sowing their seed in tho daylight fair,” rejoicing in the thought that from present prospects they will reap an abundant barvest, Alost of the small grain 18inthe ground, and thelate warm showers have given it an effectual start. No aestructive ingsct has yet made its appearanco. A DECIDED SUCCESS. On last Baturday evening occurred the full- dress partyof the ** Will-I-Proposs * Club, given at the pleasant residenco of the Hon. E. M. Haines, that gentleman’s amiable daughter, 3liss Kittie, acting as hostess for tha occasion. The attendance was quite latge and select. A few hours were greatly enjcyed in keeping nsg to’ the excollent ‘music farnishe by Slater. Of course a sufficient quantity of delioacies wera served and partsken of. The bumanity struggliog in tho embraco. of | given by Clement Bros. and Forrester Thursdsy | following were amoug. the guests : Stalla Luo: the ~cruel waters of the ~lake. | eveningat Simmons’ Hall to an sudience not | Amelia Maxson, Corm Evans, Lizzie 'Denn'i':: At last bhis confused mind eettled and Minnie Fields, Cora Fields, Carrie Norton, Hat- large in point of numbers: bot musically as ap- preciative a one a8 could be gathered togetner in this city. It was the finest treat in tho way of music that it has been the good fortune of our citizens to lieton to in years, and the hearty langhter and uproarious applause that greeted these artists spoke volumes of praise and enjoy- ment on the part of tho nudience. The delinea- tions of German and Insh character wero per- fect, Mr. H. M. Forrester crowning himsslf with Izurels as “cin Deutscher.” Tho comic songs “ax-Works, ora Yankes Trick," and *‘The tia Dickinson, Luoy Dickinson, Emma Hull, I Faonie Jones, Emma Joues, Lillie Cole of Chi- cago, Frank Hutchinson, Gurtis Hutchinson, the Misses Batcholdor, Ella Kittredge, Evalina Persons, Alta: Derrick, Jlts, J. C. Biddlscome, Bello Parks, and Lillian Dennis; Will Barker, Frod Ingalls, Herbert Evans, Clarence Murray, Will 8pencer, Will Upton, Ed C. Lucas, Thomas Cola of Chicago, Olinton Werden. Frank Hills of Racine; Jay Jones, J. C. Biddlecome, Will Kellogg, Joe Stoslejof Kenwood, Harry Kit- tredge. Louis Bpencer, Ed Allan, J. L. Browster, Charles Batcheldor, and Mr. Truesdale of Ra- dwelt_persistontly on the loss of the fisher- mam Rasamussen, and all the attendant horrors. Time and again he closed his eyes only to review the sad affair, and his dream would end with a vision of the unfortunate man's body floating to and fro on the clammy waters. Convinced at lost that the spirit of the dead man was whisper- ing to him, he gathered his linen around his shivering loios and watched the -Jake from his window until dewn came stealing over tho eastern horizon. At last! Ah! a little speck Do bigger than a man's hand, as it wore, floating lazily on the line which marked the meeting be- tween water and sky! Through the gray morn- | Woopin® Willer,” elicited hearty encores, which | giye. iog atmosphere and the heavyfog the speck | Were rcapondod to with other songs equally s - PERSONAL. grow in size and fair proportions, until tho ex- | humorous. ~The_ trio “Come, Rise with the | g, I Bradbury, of the Futriol, is ia Philadel- cited sentinel shivered with fear and expeotancy, | Lark," the Masonle, song, and a German golo | plija. With the ‘*whoop!™ of an _untutored | sung by Mr. Forrester, were the gems of the | ™ Horace Wickham is now recovering from his Modoo he took & runping jump into | concert considersd from a musical standpoint. | recent wevero illness. 5 bis unmentionables, snd wildly “roshed to | Part second reprosented the effects of a *social | "\y, R, Trestell, formerly of Evanston, has the tug, baroheaded and shooless, Put | glass™ taken in good fellowship, and was true to ) taken up his abode in this city. life, Tho lovers of the *-social glass™ in this city,—and their namo, alas ! is legion,—also the vonders of intoxicating drinks, saonld have wit- neased this faithtul represeutation of 8 drunk- ard in his tantrums, and, perhaps, the elects of selling and drinking,so vividly portrayed by Mr, Clement, might have outweighed, for the time at. least, the almighty dollar in the balance. it was an apt illustration and decided- iy apropos to tho place and tho timea. [ The * Musical Farce” which concluded the evening'a eotertainment wos worth doudie the price of admission. It portrays the woes of & concert-menager, who, haviog advertised for siogers for a Western tour, is receiving applica- tions from different personages of ail nationali- ties, some of whom labor under the ballucioa~ tion that they are great artists in their special- ties, and tha manager finds himself in a ** pack of trouble” trying to get id of these unwelcome aspirants for hisiriouc honors. In whatever city these gentlemen may perform, should any of ‘the inhabitants thoreof be troubled with the “blues,” an evening spent in their company is warrauted o sure cure. The character of tho en- tortainment was such that the whole audience desired to bear theso gentlomen sgain in their particular roles. Their wishes being made known, seversl gentlemen waited upon Mossrs, Clement and requesteda repetition of the concert Friday avuniug. Their request was acceded to, aud the second concers gave aa great sutisfac- tiop as the first. All thiogs cousidered, it was the finest entertainment given here in years. THR QUARTERLY FESTIVAL of the Congregational Sunday-school was held at the charch parlors Tharsday evening. Thers was & large atteudance of the pupils aund their triends, and tho interesting exercises were list- Mrs. H. T. Carson, of Chicago, is visiting her the Captain questioned his harrowing tale and relativen hore befora leaving for Independance, hesitated. He had been over the 8pot Bo often and had watched so faithfully as to become con- vinced that the ill-fated skippor slept his last slecp ou the muddy bottom of the treacherons deep, but he promised to go again if mine. host would pay all expensea and breaktast all hands. Thia the humano gentleman eagerly agreed to, and away they steamed oo their benevolent mis- sion. They neared the flonter, and the excite- mont of the dreamer becams so great that they had to lash him to the deck toprovent his jump- ing overboard and swimming to the spot. * Do you see his head bobbing up and down there ? Beo his eyes, and nose, and mon-—bung-hole, by thunder It was an empty barrel, and the bumanitarian retired to the eugine-room in sor- {;)_w and vexation of spiric during the homeward iD. J. B. Porter and family are now residing at Gage's Lake. Dr. J. D. Blaine, of Chicago, spent a portion of the week in this city. AlToyalls and Dell Buell hava removed to Eenosha, where they will teach drivers of fast horses how ta driva horses fast. . D. 8. Ely ia rapidly recover:ng from his recent illpess, and expects to ba on the stres: in a few days. BELIGIOUS. The Rev. J. P. Bates will to-day presch from the Baptist Church pulpit two eermona that will be woll worsh heariag. B The Rev. E. W. Curtis, of the Presbyterian Church, will epeak to all who may sttend con- cel *That land thatis fairer than day.” - ‘The Rev. Mr, Baker occupies the pulpit at the Congregational Church as usnal. The Rev. Mr. Aitheson will address a few words of comfort *‘tothe wearyand heavy-la- don,” au the Methodist Church. ot ! ORITUARY. During the past week that suro visitor, Geath, bas been in our midst and caat Sorrow upon many bouscholds. AMr. Edwin Webber, aged 62 years, residing with his ouly dsughter, Mra. H. K. Norton, was, after a long nnd severe illoess, taken away on 1ast Monday. The funeral occurred on Tuesday. On Thursday morning Mrs. Upbam, wife of Ald: E. G. Upham, was called to her heavenly abode, where therais no parting, and BOrrow is not knowp. Mrs. Upbam was s resident of this city since 1850, aud was universally respacted by allof her acquaintances. She wzs a fond pa- rent, and an affoctionate wife. The funeral took place on Friday. . Mr. Rolland Wiard, sfter s protracted illness, died on Friday morning, in_the 60ch yesr of hus age. Mr. Wiard, during his lifetime, had trav- eled quite extensively, and formed many ac- quaintances. He leaves a wife and six en to moura his departure. LOCAL GATHERINGS. On one of our principal thoroughfares, noted for its besuty a8 a residence-locality, is & dissil~ lery which i8 now being operated to its fall ca~ pacity. Ladies of the Temperance Union, there 18 work for you in store. " It will soon occur. We now spesk relative to the union of two happy souls, one of whom lives on the north side of ths river, and the other one (of the weaker sex) in close prox- imity to the South Bide building nsed for public instroction. One of the new dwolliogs now be- ing built in the North Division will scon be furnished for their future abode. The City Council af thewr meeting on last Mondsy evening voted an aporopriation for the purchsaso of a fiag for the **01d Settlers’ Organ~ ization.” The town sending the largest delega- tion to the reunion in this city on the 7th prox- imo will be presented with tho flag. Remember the Old Folke’ concert, which is to take place at Phosnix Hell on next Thuriday evening. Great proparations have been making for some time past, The proceeds will be given t0 tho Young Men's Library Assoviation « Torrent Engine Company No. 2 were ont with their machine on Tuesday might, and to our citizens, who had aesembled in Iarge numbers, practically illustrated what thay are goed for. At the meating of the Waakegaa Band Asso- ciation, held on Taesdsy eveuing Iast, the fol- lowing officors were elocted for the enaning yoar: Prasident, Hemer Cook; Treasurer, C. A. Partridge; Secretary, James Green. Ac- cording to s resolution passed, all instraments belonging to the Association were given in charge of the Glen Flora Cornet Band. Julius Cwesr Kirer, a highly colored gentle- man, well known in this vicinity, started on 8 50 mile tramp at Pheenix Hall this morning. HE walks for a purss of 50, which sum will very oaterially aid bim in bis journey—through Life, Under the administration of City-Marahal Hall the city has become g0 fread of roughs that the police force has bean discharged, their services being no longer requirad. This i8 a remarkable foct, and ano which the citizens may justly foel proud of. The sonth spproach to the Geneses street bridgo is fast going down hill, and, unless work shall be commenced at once, noplace will be lefs for piles to be dri ¢ Great preparations are being made for a big time in this city on the Foarth of July. ‘Work on the New Glon Flora Hotel is being rapidly pushed forward by the contractors, who intond to complete the same by July 1. —_— ST. CHARLES. A KIRROW ESCAPE. Special Correspandence of rhe Chicago Tridune. S7. Cmamrzs. May 6.—The substance of the followiog is clippad from the St. Charles Leader of yesterdsy: What might have resultedin a serious accident was happily averted by the re- ‘markable coolnessand bresence of mind of Miss Ids O. Ferson, who, in company with her sisters, Misses Doc and Ells, and algo their cousin, Miss Kitnie AL - Ferson, and Mr. L. B. Warren, had been visiting the State Hospital at Elgun. When about to start for home the carriage (landau) was brought out, and Ar. Warren proceeded to sesist the ladies into it, when the door of-the carriage-house was blown open with consider- A BAD PILL, In one of our immediate subnrbs used to live a festive Esculapian, whoso troatment of fomala atieuts was 0ot in accordanco with the genersi- v sccopted toachings of the profession. In consequence, he has had soveral cases in the Circnit Court, which resulted more or less disas- trously fothe AL D. In the course of humsn events this concupiscent sacalawaz took unto himoel? & wife, who was probably innocent of a knowledge of Lior busband’s wrong-doings. Her 1nfluenco for time kept him in the path of moral rectitude. But again he met a pationt whom ho considered his affinity, with tho usnal result. MMonths sped by, and the last victim was compelled to acknowledge her disgraco. An ac- tion instituted by her at the last term of Gourt for the purposo of securing suflicient meana for the support of » child resuited in th ro- k=t 5 it AL Ly-and:by 9 | encd to with marked attention throughout. Hiss the eround tbat hoe bad discoverod now and | Erank Bain had the liltle oues in charge, and startling evidence in his favor. Tho ples was | their efforta reflecied much credit upon them- granted, and professional brother wout bail ju | 86l¥es, snd also upoa the mansgemont of their fiio Bum of $300 for bis prompt sppearance | sble insuructress. Cheso quartorly festivals aro when wantad. Alas! for the vagity of aughg | Of much practical benefit to the children, inspir- human; the festive pill-banger hus skippod | 108 thew to be punctual ip their attendance and anay to other lands, and hi guileless, trusting diigent 1n their studies, The fittle folks were bondsman waileth and gnashath his tosth. The | treatod tos fue suppor, and then went home oaly wonder is that such & notorious scoundrol | Well pleased with their evening's pleasura. should mest with the suffzance and support of SIGNOR BOSCO £, tho medical profession in this city; but in every | & Star ropresentative of the legerdomain frater- csse his friends have had occasion to regreb r".l-v‘ opaued his geriss 9’ en‘,n‘“l}manw xt tondoring thetr assiatance. Kimball Hall, Thuraday night, to a slim honse. iy Thae way owiog bo o moist siate at ¢ho weath- A very complicated will case has been argned | e and the fact that two rival entertain- bofor 1us Honor, Judgo Wontworth, during the | MODES were in Izl biass etsowhore fn, the city. present special term of Court. Without enter- An..mn,:‘m tlg‘nfll’ Heo 18- UKty eflr}n his ing into » legsl disquisition regarding the merits | Bpeciaitios, and the foss of magic he performg O chie auit 1 qastion, I may simply state that | re Romething truly wondarfal to the nainitisted. on ‘effort 1s bemg made by a legitimate chuld | The globe of fire and shower of gold wers among named Theresen Bareuch to recover property— | tho best of his performances, Jeft (in the Iangusge of the wiil) ** to my young- THE STATE MATRIMONIAL et onild, Theroaca Durcseh,” from an alleged | W88 entored into by fr, Honry W. Miller, of illegitimate child of the same name. - D. §.Wegg, | CBicago, and Miss Emma Warvello, of this city, EsQ., & voung lawyer of great avility, formeriy | 138t Thursday, =t tho rosidence of tho bride’s of Rtacine, but now a member of a fosding law | fater, the Rev, iL. 3. Sinmons tying the kuot firm of Milwaukee, is counsel for the plamntilr, | for the bappy psir. The bride wore a handsome and won the original saitwhich Was tried before | Dridal dress of rich silk, one of the new shades Judge Hand, Probato Judge of the comnty. | Of drab, mth the conveutional flawer ornaments. Tho caso was appealed, bowever, and, a3 aoted, ‘The presents were handsome, cousisting mostly has been arguod before the Circnit Judge. Mr. | Of silver-ware, and wers both useful and orna- Wogg's argument lasted two days, during which meutal. The bride alfo received somo beauti- ho cited from leading English autborities from | ful floral offerines from her pupils, Mrs. the year 1400 until the present day, and aso | Siller, nee Warvallo, has been for some time ou- culléd oxtenaively from our prominent American | §85ed in teaching music hers, and leaves behiud authors in suppurt of his plea. The leating | hos many warm friends. members of our Bar ugelk in the highest terms -+ ODDE 45D ENTS. Y of the cloquence and foreusic ability of the in&r-“_:';rg;mfi:nnflm of Cedarburg, Wis., was young disaiple of Biuckatone, and prediot for | Fy Goutgunial -County Committees. together with tho City Commutes, wiii mest at the Court-House Tuesdsy, May 9, st noon, to per- fect arrangements for tho proper abservance of the coming Fourth of Jaly. Prof. Bannon and family bave left this city for a permanent residencs in Cnicago. The yonug people of the Congregational So- ciety purpose giving a theatrical entersainment 800D, Dan Castello will not exhibit his menagerie and circus at this place, but a 10-mile ride due orth from here will take all who may #o desirs directly to his mammoth show. Mlss Minnie Mlanin jg visiting friends in Chi- cago. Mr. . H. Smith, of the Hofel World, spent Inst Sundsy in this city, Mra, Philip Leutz left thia placa en route for Germany last Mondsy. She will b absent some months. 3 Mr. £, Price and Iady, of Chicago, spont last Bunday with Dr. and Mrs. Hazlotoo. . Alr. J. B. Jilsan has again beenveryill. Hais now better. ol The RHov. Mr. Hitchcock will preach morning and ovening as the Congregationsl Churchi, -Af- ter the morning service tho Holy Communion will be admipistered. Ed Thiers has gone back to school duties at the Northwestern University. No clew yet tothe burglars who entered Mr, Durkee’s house 80 unceremoniously iast Satur- d!ny morning. ‘This city is'a good feld for bur- DECOMING DESPERATE. The melancholy-eyed genileman who has been in the habit of sending gushing, sentimental notes to young ladses, roundly abusing rivals, bas at 1as: rezched the end of his tether, and vow contonts himself with promenades on Sixth streat at eventide with the washerwomsa whose cottage is by the s2a. Specie payment bas been resumed at “the store,” and the geniality of * Mike” is only raf- g:& ‘when somebody treads on his low-crowned MISEAPS OF THE WEEK. The drowning of a portion of the crew of the schooner Gilbert Enapp, of Racine, off the coast at North Monestigue, a8 telegraphed your last Monday’s iseue, i8 still fresh in the minds of our citizens, and much sorrow is expressed for the ‘bereaved families 10 their great affliciion. The Captain, Owen J. Davis, has sailed from this ‘harbor for over a quarter of a century, and was respeoted by all who hsd business or Social rels- tions with him a8 & genisal, whole-souled gentlo- man, and s man of steriing principtes. Nothin ;s yet has been seen of the body of the ili-fat ones. Albert G. Enight, who was seriously injured | Iass Monday by being thrown from his bugpy, is rapidly recovering under the professional care of hig physician, Dr. . B. Duncombe. Atone time his injuries were tBought to be fatal bot tender nursicg and mild, judicious treatment brought him away from the confines of the dark valley of the shadow. Charles Goelmer returned from atnp to Mil- wankee to find all his worldly possossions in ashes,—factory, house, and home wero totally consumed by tire, and no sign of the cause of the calanuty is yet visible. It is rumored thet the establishment, which waa known a8 the Racine Wire Works, will be robuilt, a8 Mr. Goel- mor is & man of good energy aud Yim, and wilt be aided materially by capitalists here. ¥ glars. Some of the young people are to have a *“cali- co party * at Kimball Hall next Wednesdsy even- ing, " 4 AMrs. N, Ehle and party have arrived safely in Californja. The Grant House hssanew billiard hall, which was opened Tuesday evening on strict temperance principles. H. P. Gatcholl, Jr:, M. D., has left Ozk Grove Banitarium to practice medioine near Palmyrs, Bh:rym“'r{_'gléthhn; -iriverdrvhf;! Ihs ,'hm s, able violence, fri;:;ahixgzt the :enmf. which very bighly, but ho has one radical fault.. When | yjona05 avening there fs to boa citizens’ | immodiately - etazy into. a swilt run, he wants a rest, he quietly backs his horso inta moeting at Simineons’ Hall, to consider what is Minas I1ds, beivg the only ~one in the carriage, climbed over the driver’s seat, so- cured the reins, aud guided the team safely for & long distance, snd finally, after much exer- tion, itonght them 10 a standstill. The rest of the company wore badly frightened, as wero also the sttondsnts: at tho Hospital, who were unnsed in “the way of dealing with refractory horses, however well versed in the antics of those whom they daily bave to hoid in check. Had Miss Ida been frightened in her dangerous ‘position, it is quite probable a serious, and per- baps fatal, acoident might have occurred, but as it was, it proved a source of considerable merri- ment. **When wo go riding,” says H. N. Wheeler, editor of the Leader, ** we want Miss 1ds ane of the company.* the lake and sits down on the bank moanivg aud wrivging his hands. The last equine victim dis- sppenred on Tuesday, and 1ts decomposing body 1loats in the harbor, bearing the same relation to the gmddynoat that a lemon does 10 & whisky cocktail. best to be done to further the canse of temper- anca in thig city, and to confer with the Ladies’ Temperance Union inregard to keeping the coffee and reading-rooms open during the coming year, E There will ba preaching Sundx{'moming and | evening at the Mothodiat Church by the pastor, the Rev. W. E. Walker. Bubject of the morning sermon: “‘Satauic Asssults and Their Iepul- pion.” In the evening he will preach on the _;;An:igmty and Genuineness of the *Penta- el . 5 Mr.'A. Griffin will afford the citizens of this place & chance to witness his pedestrian feat of 25 miles against time this evening. * < PEREONAL. . ¥ Mrs. Beker, of Chicago, was in the city last Sabbath as the gaest of Mrs. B. H. Baker. Miss Leura Wild, of New York, has returned to hier Bastern home, after spending the winter 1n this city as the guest of her cousin, Miss Sal- lis E. Wild. Maoy regrets follow the accom- plished lads, now that sho has finally and per- manently left us, and the musculine hearts that were ensuared by her many graces ‘‘refuseto orted, because sbe i ) e ET. €. AND G. D. C.. B Debor sovaraed to lis cony ILLINOIS: A regular mestine of the Si. Charles and home in this city, after an_extended tvur up : Geneya Dancing Club was held Friday evening snd down the Pacific Slope. He bronght s sec- WAUKEGAN, with E. A. ‘Bross, of St. Charles, in the chair. tion of the Cousofidated Virgiia home in his BOCIAL PROSPERITY, The following is list of the ofticers: Presi- dent, E._A. Bross, of 8t. Charloa; Vice-Presi- dent, J. B. Hopkinn, of Gepeva; Secretary aad Treasurer, George L. Eastman, of St. Clarles; Durectors, T. W, Edmunds, James O'Brien, and Special Corvessondence of The Uniccas Tribune. Waukeaas, Ill., May 6.—It is & fact worthy of mention that, although business with our mer~ cbants and wadesmen is ab present s little quiet, yot the cry of * Hard times™ that bas been soanded in our ears of late concerning other cities has foriunately not been ex- perinced to any extent by the citizens of Wanke- gan. True, improvements are Dot 50 extensive a8 might be, etill they may bo scen in all parts of the city, and ars of such a nature that de- ‘vest pocket. Judge Hugunin has abandoned the practiye of the luy, and will yank *fina cut and plug” around ** the store ™ 1s & business partner of the guileless ** afike.” Arthur's friends will stand by bim. yAleck Potera and John J. Corning, of Chicago, were 1n towa lasy 'I‘nudlgA AL B, Erskine returned. from San Francisco on Wodgeadsy. s Miss Evs Cooley 18 home sgain from Denver, and js very much improved in health. Howell, W. L. £isly, and Charles Boyes of Geneva. 3 A very large sttendanco wason haod to dis- cuss_mstters Teletive to their twelfth party, which 8 to be & grand calico reception. It will be Friday evening at Irwin's Hall, 8t. Cnarles. The - iovitations, which are on calico and of a pest design, were presented by the Executive for the Club'sini tion. They were KENOSHA. notes both public and private enterprise. - Thero e i thio bifl ordered patdl. y . MAY TOPICS, 18 one branch in particular that ia apparently ro- The different committees reported their re- spective doings, which were Banctioned by ths Clun. Mr. Bross then closed tho meeting with s fow appropriate remarks, and appotated the fol- Jowing gentlemea ‘ Floor Committee : - James O'Brico. J. B. Hopkins, - T. W. Edmonds, snd George L. Eastman, -Thon the meeting sdjourn- cd to meet Friday night, with their ladles, and have one of the fineut.and most ‘sociable times fwn b9 G372 030 GOb 6P, They canned hald & pesiat Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Kxxoena, May 6.—The month same in cold and bleak, bringing discomfort in its Ilake breezes, and & surpius of colds, rheumatism, and the like to those forlorn specimens of hn- manity who must needs * take up thoir bed and walk " when the 1at of May dawns, be it warm oF cold, sugabiny o taing. Aoat af the dan, | ceiviog 1ta full share of attention, and thacis the CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS. According to an ordinance relative to tho con- straction of sidewalks, adopted by the Council 8 fow months sincs, all are to be built by the city, and paid for ous .of s ceriain fund, It DReesEMy £a2 03y Cilidyw o8 . T R Goorge L. Fsstmsn of St. Charles: O. A.: candle to the leap-year party that was given b the ladies two weeks previous, but t.hegli eonm’- Istion is that they give twelve to tho Iadies one, which is a strong point. The musis for the cal- ico partv will bo farnished by Prof. Fitzgerald, of Chicago. The Profestor's reputation for ex- ecutiog fine music is too well known ta need any comment. —_—— HYDE PARK, THE PHAETON. Thors will soon bs introdaced on the bonle- vards and in the South Parks & vehicle known 1 a park phseton, for the accomimodation of per- finu wishing to visit the parks who donot care go to the expense of & carrisge. These “phaetons” are large vehicles carrying twelve persons, and they will ba handsomely mounted on comfortable springs, with tastetul and attrac- tive exterior appearance. They are somewhat similar in character to the park stages in Contral Park, New York, and their object is precisely the ssme. They will start from tho north- ern eod of each boulevard, and will make a general tour through both the parks, returning north by the opoosite boulevard from the one they went south on. The fare for the round tnp will be 25ceats, ana it ja thought that this low rate will indoce largs numbers of poopie to make the park trip. Only a few of the phaetons will be put on at firss, bat the number wilt bo incTeased a8 fast as the demand for them shows the necessity for a greater num- ber. Itis stated that those mow nearly ready are fally as comfortabls as any carriage, and the with of the seatsa is ample for the number of passengers to be carried. They will not be allowed to carry more than twelve pas- songers each, and overcrowding will thus be avouded. TIE YOUNG LADIES MITE SOCIETY of Bt. Paul's Church aro now happy in the pos- gesuion of & fine organ, their earnings during the winter baving enabled them to purchase a very fine instrument, which now occupies its place in the charch. The amount abtained by their various entertsinmenta was over £00, and while thera were subscriptions from many lib- eral church-members to the amount of about 200 more, it is conceded that to the young Iadies is aue the credit af obtaising the aigan, smce but for their success it is not probable that the subscriptions would have been made. The ecoat of putiing the organ into the church was considerably more than had been antici- pated, and the Young Ladies’ ilite Society have, decided to give one more party to msko np the amount. The form of entertaioment will be a calico party, and the evoning fixed is Tues- dav, May 16. It issolong a time since there has been a dance in Hyde Park that a large at- tendance will be almost & certainty. The party will take place in Fload's Hall, and probably a late extra train will be provided for the return of city guests. ) : The marrisge_of Miss Ids Atkinson, one of the moat.charming of Hyde Park’s belles, witl tako place in Chicago Wednesday, May 10, Mr. Phelps . being the happy man. As his sister is to be married at the same time, the double wed- ding will take pisce at Mr. Phelps’ homs, and Hyde Park will thus lose tho excitement of & wedding. for appointive offices a of expactation ever since the insngnration of the Board of Trustees, April 22. There are 8o ‘many different aspirants for the different posi- tions sbat the Truetees will undoubtedly find difficulty in'making & choice, and it is sapposed. that thore will be several more ballots required on some of the more important positions than ‘were needed last year, when nineteen were taken bofore some of the places could ba filled. The Special Committee—consisting of the whole Board—appointed to repors upon the daties snd ‘alaries of officers have agreed npon & report, and the matter will come up_Tuesday afternoon* at the regular meeting. It is understood that they will recommend the re-eatablishment of the offices of Village Engineer, Viliage Attorney, and Superintendent of Public Works, but there will be po Captain of Police. ¥ MISCELLANEQTS. Various wild rumors have been in circnlation for a week affecting the previous history ot one of the prominens officials of tho village, and st one time they obtained sach: general circulation as to be believed by many. The charges were boldiy depied by the friends of the accused, and investigation shows that, while there was some apparent color for the Stories, they were prob- lgl’ due to a cass of mistaken identity. The story that the official in question was ineligible doea not seem to bave any foundation what- aever. The reopening of the Hyde Park House for the summer campaign will be hailed with pleas- ure by the young people of the wllage, the weekly hops being among the most agressbls socisl eventa of tha summer. The recent alter- ations and improvements in the hotel will make it even more attractive than heretofore. Since the changeof tariff on the suburban trains there has been considorable quiet chaff at the expense of the residents of certain stations where the fare has been raised. The so-called reduction of rates simply amounted to an equal- 1zation of fare according to distsnce. For in- stance, by the old tarif Forty-third street sta- tion, Kenwood, Hyde Park, and South Park were all classed together, paying the same fare. By e new, passenjers for tha two first-named stations pay & small amouot less; Hydo Parkers ay just the same, while the Hon. James P. )f’(oar., of South’ Park, ‘refactzatly pays sa in- areased fare and imprecsias the Company every trip he makos over the road. s —_—— - PARK RIDCE, A IX OESERAL. The showers which this season seem to have been deferred from April to Alsy have been gratefully recaived by tne thirsty earth and backward vegetation. A few days of warm woather now, and the conntry will present an appearance truly inviting, and the heartof the farmers be made glad. It is ‘rumored that Conductor Beck with, the favorite of all the patrona of the suburbax traing on the Wisconsin Divis- ion, is to be tranferred to & more responsible sition on the road. Whilo his friends will re- Y:ica at his advancement, tiey will also regret hie departare from the Barrington accommoda~ tion, 3 5 Mr. Will Knox has been appointed Principal of the High-School at Evanaton, s flattering tes- timonial to his worth a8 & scholar snd educator. The ladies of the AL E. Cburch met in & bods at the church Thursdey for the purpose of reno- vating the interior of that edifice. It was done most effectusily, sad s cleanliness is said to be nearly allied to godliness, & marked improve- | ment'may be expectod to-dayin the religions’ feeling and spiritual deportment of the congre- atica. N re: §. Hawley and Miss Ids Hawley, of Chi- ea.;:fi.a spent Saturday and Sunday with Birs. O. wiey. Mre. Coon is quite ill with acate rhoumatism. Several new cases of whooping-cough have been reported. . 1t is reported that Dr. Dodgs will immediately proceed to erect a fino store building and dwell- ing near the notel and opposite the Copgreza~ tional Church. The South Side secms to be taking the lead in improvements.. ‘The annual mesting of the Board of Trustees was held Tuesdsy evemng at the office of the Village Clerk. A fnil Board was pregent. After suditing » few bills the report of the Village Troasurer for the psst vear was read and ap- proved. The annual report of the Street Com-~ missioner was also received and spproved. The old Board then adjourped and the mew Board were inducted nto affico. r. Sherwin was elected Prosident, and the Board adjourned to the 4th inst. Thursday evening, the 4th, tha Roard sgain met snd elected J. C. Knowles, Village Treasurer. Henry Dezneck was appoint- ed Street Commissioner, and H. C. Eastman, Village Constable. : A petition was received from the ladies of the village prayiny protection for the singing birds within the limita of the corporation. A resolution was adopted that tho necesaary oil aud attendance be furnished by the village to all street 1amps erected by citizens 2 their own expeneo. R The Clerk reportad the village indebtedness as followa : - INDZBTRDNEZS, Artesian well bonds1t08, given Feb, 27, 1875, Jayabie 2t the rate of SL00S per year five years Bonds No. 9 and 10, $500 each, dus June 13, 1676. 1,000 Gravel zoad order, unpaid e Gravel road order, unpaid General ordars un; Tazes uncollectsd Cishen band., R THE SCHOOL QUESTION. To the Editor of The Chicaco Lribuns : & Pank Ras, May 6.~We feel called wpon snswer the charge made by Willizm M. Knox, late Principat of our achool, in lsst Sunday’s igsue of Tue TriBUNE. We have always regard- ed Mr, Knox 28 » gentleman and, a scholar, snd never, by word, thought, or act, intended to do him soy injustice, and we_regrot very mach the necessity of this explanation. Our commanica. tion two weeks ago was solely iu reference to our policy, which had been mmutmned, snd Mr, Knox's nameé was bronght in, ineidentsl- 13, o anibanticate the facia stated. . Now, in under the answer to the chargo ho makes of *false stata- ment,” when wo 8aid *he made an application for the rchool,” we wonld respectfully explmp, and leave to the jury of enlightoned readers tha verdict to be rendered, of guilty or not guilty of the charge. _3r. Knox expressed himself on several occa- sions a8 desiroua of securing the school, sad wouid teach at a reduced salacy, and on & cer- tain svening when the new Board had met for organization acd the transaction of school busi- ness he came of his own accord to_tha place of meoting, and 10 the tnterview be had with ono of the members stated “*‘that bLe wonld teach the school at 375 per month, if there was no ap- poeition to him in the Board.® This was taken for aa application, or, pernaps we should have €aid, a *conditional application”; and when llr.zinox 2s80rta 80 boldly that * he did pot ap- ply,” inface of tha above facts (which he can- not deny), we are surprised. In our former communication we felt called tpsa to raply only to the aitack made by Tax 'TRIBUNES corre- spondent in relation to our finaacial policy, sad did not state his application as * conditional * upon_ his acceptability, as that might surgest the ides that hewas not altogether popular; and a8 to the insinnations aud threats made by Mr. Knox we would oaly say, in the sentiment, if not the words, of the worthy and Iamented Lincoln, *we prefer not to cross the river tili we get toit.”. Yours le]y, A . * Ropeer W. Mracury, Fraxk G. Moss, J. H. ButLRe, Eoard af Directsrn, — EVANSTON- 2 THX BEAUTIFDL QUEES. The leading event of the past week, 1n tha lins of amusements, has been the presentation of the oratorio of *‘Esther, the Reautifal Queon,” at the First Methodiss Church, by membars of the choir and ether local singers, the direction of Mr. O, H. Chicago was represonted in cast by Mesdsmes Brewor and Chensy, *‘Esther” was given before good houses Tuesday, Weduesdsy, and Friday even ings, according to snnonncement, and again laal eveniog, when Mr. Merwin was given a benefil. Tuesday was the fifth anniversary of Mr. Mer- win'a marnsge, and, daring the performanct that eveoing, ha was presented with several pieces of fina furniture by the performers, Mr. J. H. Ravmond malang an appropriate proaenta- tion speech. The testimonial was pecalisrly fitting, inasmuch as the entertainment largely awes whatever of success attended it to the ef- forta of Mr. Merwin. 'The receipts will nel apont $300 to the urgan fund of the churon. The social world is bereby notified that ¢ the season™ will close with this week. The avi- dence is to be found in the fact that the Social Club and the M. F. Bociuty will each give ** clos- ing parties ” this wesk, tha former 1hursday evening, and the lastar Friday eveaing, at tha residence of Gen. A. C. Ducat. Miss Ella L. Horton, s graduata of the Evans- ton College for Ladiesin 1872, and well known in Evanston and Chicago society, will be mar- ried May 10, at ths residence of Judge Burtoo, in LaCrosse, to Mr. James Thompson, a prom- inent business man of Lanesboro, Minn, Afte: the cersmony Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will take an extended trip. ‘There are rumors of other approaching mar- es, and Tme TrisuNEis informed of instances hich houses have been rented, but the time 18 not yet fall tor further datails of these inter- eating matters, which are as yet only whispered from one to another in vhe striotest confidenco. Martin McNichols is pushing work on the Davis street sower at the rate of from 100 to 150 feer s day, aod has reached Mapla avenue. Ho deserves tho thanks of the public for his vizor- ous prosecution of the wark. The Village Attorney is meditating upon the advisability of taking lessony is arithmetie from the Village Clerk. g Tho Trustees meot Tuesday evening. The Philosophical Association will hold its regular meeung Aonday evening at the Public Labrary rooms. s The Professors inthe Garrett Biblical Inuti- tute are makiog arrangoments for the annnal meéting of the Theological Union, which wili aceur during the early pars of Jane. —_—— OAK PARK t NEWS OF THE WEEK. 1t seems the roughs atill have an eys on the Park, and propose to help themselves {o any- thing they may be able to lay bandsa'on. The campaign was commenced last - Thuraday night by two men, who sncceeded in gaining aa entrance into Mr. A. J. Bell's- sitting-room by cutting & pane of glass from a window on the porch. ‘They were baffled in thejr attampt at robbery, however, by tho barkingof a dog be- longing to the house, and carried away a pair o boots belonging to 3r. Bell 28 thoir only trophy, This is the first attempt of the scason. Lat the citizens be ready with watch-dogs and revolvers. The Musical Social, which has become very popular among the music-loving people of Osk Park, was entertained lzst Tuesdey evening al the residencs of Mr. Charles M. Howo. A vo- cal duet, ** Under the Beaudfal Stars,” botwesn $fies Lyonand Miss Nash, was ono of the de- hghts of tho evening. Miss Mary Cass sang “Absence,” in her asusily’ plessing manner, Miis Lyon's soio, O Jerusalem!” was well rendered; while tho piano solos by Misa Nellie Wood, Mrs. Hartan, Mrs. RBodgers, and Misy Montgomery, mads up s programme varied and complete, ! : Mr. and Mrs, Wood, Mr. and M. Joseph Hurl- but, Alr. and Mrs. King, Mr. sod AMm. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. Lyon, Mr. aud Alrs. Wright, Afrs. Shipman and daughter- (af Chicago), Mr, Let (ot Chicago), Mr. N. Heald, and Mr. C. Blisg were among thoss present. Thas laat mesting of this season will be held in two weoks at the resigance of Alr. Woad. The children’s dancinog sehool, which has been held in Mr. Austin's hall durinz tha wiator, closed Friday evening with »dregs party given by toe children undsr the sapervision of thoir teacher, Air. Bodgers. The hail was well filled ¢ an early hour with s merry throngof gauy- dressed missea and gallant youths, who occue pied the floor unti 10 o'clocks, wnen the)y retired, leaving the room to their elder brotbert and sisters. Alastars Irx. Wood, Prank Butler, and Eugene Sherman were the floor managers. Krotlame's band furnished the music, and thy evening was one o be remembered by the <hil dren. Miss Jessie Conthoui will give sn enfer- tainment Tussday evening in the Congregation al Cnurch for the benefit of the Bundsy-school Afisa Couthoui is a young lady posses e talent 28 an elocationiat. She will resd ** Creeds of tho Bell,” ** How Ho Baved 8t. Alichsel's,* and ¢ Caudla Shirt Batton Lecturs.” S ——— OTHER SUBURBS. HIGHLAND PABX. The Rev. Frank O. Osborne, until recantly Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in this place, has accepted & call from the parish bearing the Eame name st Atchison, Ean. Mr. Osborne is a young man of rxre tocial and intelloctaal quali- ttes, and 1o his larger field of Iabor will find ample acope for these, as well as for his zeal and devation to his sacred calling. With a com- mendable and discriminating sagacity this gen- tloman is to take with him a helpmeetin the person of Miss Kittie L. Smith, one of fli%nd Park’s most prominent and popular youong ladies. - Their marriage will take place Wednesdsy sven- 1ng, at the Cathedral of BS. Pater snd Psul .in Chigago, and the. c«r-mon{ #ill ba performad by the Rev. Dr. De Koven, of Racine. While thers has been aimost a marfeit of amataur theatricals of late, musical tastes have been somewhat neglected, s0 thatthe citizens Iook forward with unusaal interest to & concert to take piace Tucsdsy evening at the Eap- tist Courch. A programme of rare excellence has been made up, and will be rendered by a combioation of Chicago and home talent ina manper that eaonot fail to please. Inconneo- tion with this concert, Mrs. Dainy, s pupnlar Chicago elocutionist, will read several choice se- lected pieces. 3 MOLGAN PARK. The Morgan Park Literary Socisty held its 1ast mooting Thursday svening. On account of the inclemency of the weather the attendpuce 'was not as lsrge as usual. The Femals Semi- pary, which geaerally contribgted largely to the audiences on thesa occasions; was not repre- sented save by one of its Iady Profsssors. The President, Prof. Thayer, who is alio Presden{ of the Society, did not venturs ont. His place wag therefors filled by Mr, Wiswall Tho programms was good, but 1o better thax usual. First camea gong, “The Rain.” Misa Jennie Clarke then gave & réading, which was folloyved by & vocal solo by Mias Mamie Igishare, A recitation by Miss Iuez Wood, & resding by Mr. Lristol, and the same by Prof. Wright. **The Politician’s Speoch,” by **Our Colored Brother* (Col. G. R. Clarke), came next on the programme. MMisses Ella Lackove and Allie Washburn' closed the exercises with 3 good- night song. Miss Suwlla Ciarie was organist. ‘Tne Society has grown rapidly since it8 organiza~ tion, thaee months ago. It will reorganize the fsll aad continue ita mestings thyough tae wiater, Merwin.