Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, July 2, 1876, Page 12

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, JULY 2, 18%—SIXTEEN PAGES OUR NEIGHBORS. Some Anatomy of the Political Sentiment of Milwaukee’s Citizens. The Bootless Watch on the Rhine for Honesty in the Demo- cratic Party. A Tremendous Social Affair &t Racine During Com- mencement. Dazzling Array of Panie- Hatching Feminine Toilets. , Casual Mention, Also, of the Mor- tal Frames upon Which They Were Displayed.’ A Large Collection of Education- al, Patriotic, and Personal Gossip. WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. TOLITICAL- Special Correspondence of The Tribune. - MILWAUEEE, July L—There arc abundant in- +dications that the approaching campaign will be hotly contested. The Germans who deserted the Republican party for the purpose of becom- ing “Reformers * have found out the folly of uniting themvelves with the Democrats for any such purpose. They expected to swallow the Democratie party and assimilate it to the party of Reform, but were themsclves swallowed. Being swallowed, they refused to assimilate. Nothing can be wider apart to-day than the Democratic party and the- party of Reform. The former has, by spedal declaration, in caucuses, conventions, and on all pos- sible putlic occasions, asserted its sovereignty, individuality, independence of allies, and re- nunciation of obligations to anybody outside 1be straight Democratic ranks. The latter has for all practical purposes dissolved. The con- stituents remain, and will drift to the polls in the wake of the best man on ecither side. They vill do most of the scratching. Politicians will suffer at their hands. Theyare almost a unit in favor ef hard money, andagaiust the clection of a politician to the Presidency. Tilden is looked upun by nearly all of them as a politician. Hayes is regarded umiversally by them as a purer, betier man than any politicizu; he is also aceeptable as the champion of the hard-money cause. Hayes trampled upon’ the soft-money dragon in: Ohio, and it is not forgotten in Wis- consin. Party iines will be drawn tight this full. The Republicans are more numerous than the Democrats in Wisconsin, Of the floating vote of the Reformers it may be safely assumed that a majority will go for the Republican zicket, for the reasons already mentioned.. Tne TRIBUNE may sct down the Badger State good for a Republican majority of 15,000. TIE WHISKY INVESTIGATION at Washington has created some interest on ac- count of the confident statements made that it would result in the indictment of Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Keyes for frandulent practices, and jvr the reeson that several persons well known in this community as partisans of ex-Senator Car- penter left on Sunday for Washington, in obedi- ence to a summons from the Sergeant-nt-Arms of the House. Your telegrams from Washing- . ton have given vou a generzal idea of the charae- ter of the defense that is desired to be set up. It is intended by Mr. Cerpenter to show a con- spiracy ou the part of Mr. Brodhead, banker, Mr. Asabel Finch, lawyer, Mr. A. M. Thomson, tormerly editor of ~ the Senfinel, and J. B. Shaw, recently an agent of a salt firm, 2ll Republicans in this city. to injure Mr. Carpenter and kill Lis future chancees of political advancement, necessitate the removal of Mr. Keyes from the Chairman- ship of the Republican State Central Commit- tee, and *“ burst the Republican party in the State of Wisconsin.” The parties pursuing the Carpenter faction insist that their object 1s to ¢ the party of a dead weight of corruption, Yice, and infamy it is no longer capable of car- rying. 1t will be remembered by the reader thiat the main charge against Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Keyes was that they obtained large sums of money from the whisky men for'the campaign fund for the election of Mr. Carpenterto tue TUnited States Senate, the consideration being the protection of the ring from raids by the revenue officers. The defense reopens the en- tire history of that campaign, and trics to show something entirely new in the history of politics in Wisconsin, somcfl.\in_r?' never before hinted at, 80 far as Tan aware. Part of the story has al- ready been toldinyour telegraphiccolumns, but 1 noWw send you a new version. At the time Mr. Carpenter was at the Capital, awaiting the result of the deliberations of the cislature on the subject of the Senatorship, a commuuication was received to the effect that six Democratie members could be got who would vote for Carpenterifdesired, and the price wanted wus £3,000. Twopersonal friendsof Mr. Carpenter then in Madison, who were interested 1n the campuaign, received the offer, considered it, and, Deing unable to pass upon it, tinally submitted it to Mr. Carpenter himsclf, who refused to al- Jow the mohcy to be paid. These gentlemen, if called to the stand, will give an account of the moneys expended lor the Senatorial campaign, showing that the funds were obtained from reg- ular open assessments from Government em- ployes and contributions procured from personal Iriénds of Mr. Carpenter, and that if moncy was 1aken from the whisky men it was without the Enowledge of Mr. Carpenter. It is also said with regurd to the proof adduced that an at- tempt was being made to purchuse the_Seatinel for Mr. Carpenter with money squeczed out of 1he Whisky Ring, that the true story is, Mr. A. AL Thowspn, threugh an attorney, “endeavored 10 open negotiutious with Matt Carpenter for the sale of his (Thomson’s) stock in the Seatinel, agrecing in definite terms for that consideration 10 procure him sufficient votes from Republicau members, at that time pledzed to the party of Brodhead and Finch, to secure_his ion to ke United States Senate, and showing that he had fall power to icflucnce thot number of mem- Dbers if he so desired; and that the ouly talk there abougggsing whisky money in conncction with the Sextinel was_in reference to this propo- sition coming from Mr. A. M. Thdinson, through bis attorney, and which was_peremptorily de- ‘dined. With this additional light on the testi- mony already published in Tne TRIBGNE, the reader will now be enabled to cstimate its value for himself. It must be remembered it is not attempted to be denied thst large sums were yaised from the Whisky Ring. Mr. Burpee, for- merly Revenue Agent from this district, was cxpected at Washington, to impecah the evi- dence of Conklin, the informer. It is but jus- tice o Messrs. Dixon and McKinney to state that they deny cmphatically ever giving the opinion attributed to_them by eager partisans, that the evidence in their possession would .jus- tify the conviction of Curpenter and Keyes. On the contrary, it isunderstood among the * know- ing " ones that Conklin will not be wanted after the present investigation is ended, aud that he will be given forty-cight hours’ start to clearout for Canada again. TIE NOMINATION OF HENDRICKS el upon the Democrats like a wet blanket. It is conceded to have been a_fatal misteke. All hope of capturing the Germans, who, having ouve left the Republican ranks, are now hali- ashame® to go buck, is over. A large proportion of Independent Germans of respectability, lead- crs of their people, received this nominztion with derision. They will work agufnet it. Hen- dricks is an inflationist, has fought the battlc of goft money, and will never be voted for by the Germans of the Northwest, who are not tied Land and foot to ‘the Democratic party an obliged to votethe party ticket, whether they would or not. The position of the Herold, Ger- un independent paper Lere, a jownal that leading part in_the Rcform movement, gives a fairnotion of the opinions of the a\'craigc trec Germsn-American citizen. I saw Mr. Cole- man, proprictor of the .Herold, this morning, and hud i talk with him on the subject. He kaid, as the matter stands, he didn’t desire to commit himseif in favor of either ticket, except to say that the zomination of lcendricks was a et blanket, and_more than counterbalanced the good effect of that of Tilden. and would not prove acceptable to a large proportion of the Germun-American population, who are firm for hard moncy. The Seebote, another German Independent Reform_paper, sounded the key- note of German opinion months ago, when it declared emphatically that if ‘Hendricks, or any soft-morey man like him, got cither first or sccond place on the Presidential ticket, the nomination could not fail to prove uusatisfac- tory to the great mass of the German-Ameri- cans. ides, said Mr. Coleman, the part Hendrig layed in sig:]h:g the Temperince Dill, which he ought to have vetoed, has not been forgotten. Mr. Coleman s not satisfied th the Republican lfln(orm, as in his opinion it deals more in glittering generalities than in solid dctailed promises of reform. What the German voter wants is not =n cloquent denunciation of the Demo- cratic p-.\rt‘); and Drilliant record of the services of the Republicau party, but u straight- forward itemized statement of the principles that are going to govern the Republican party the next four years, if their nominces are voted to power; a detailed accopnt of thenessures they intend to carry and the reforms they pro- pose to insugurate. He intimated that it Gov. ayes comes out with a strong letter stating his steadfast determination to carry on 2 crusade of extermination against vice and corruption in politics and the National Government, and de- claring his personal views on the great ques- tionsof the day, that the Germans arc not so lostile to the Republican ticket but that they may vote it in preference to a ticket having Hendriclks, the total-abstinence apostle of Indi- ana, on it for the second plac Mr. Coleman’s position is that of thousands of influential German-Americans in the North- west. Mr. Hayes' letter of acceptance will de- terminé the position of meny independent votes. CHIEF-OF-POLICE BECK. Recently, a number of stories about Chief Beck that have been in circulution at different times for years t, and died away in due ‘season for want of sufficient sustenance to live on, have been collected together and dished up in the shape of a sensational enterprising dis- covery on the part of a Chicago paper. Without undertaking to determine the precise proportion of truth and lies there may be in the sensation, Tmay say, at all events, there is a good deal of straight, square lying in the document, to the certain knowledge of many respectable persons thoroughly posted on the facts; so much lying, indeed; that nothing but a deliborate fntention to make out a case aguinst’ Beek can explain it. | Still there remains a good -deal about these old- ime stories that never had 2 prettylook, and it is satisfactory to hear that the Chicf is getting ready the whole story, which will be complete: very soon, perhaps before this letter is printed. Mr. Beck has been East, for the purpose of see- ing the principal actors in the raked-up scan- dzfis, and Mr. J. P. C. Cottrill, an attorney in first-class stunding, who is chief oflicer of the Freemasons of thiis State, has been in Ver- mont, his old home, with his family, and whilst there interviewed the bankers reterred to in the last sensation, whom he has, known since childhood, obtaining the data necessary for a thorough overhauling of the matters referred to, andis mow engaged in putting his docu- mentary and other evidence in shape to be sub- mitted to the Mayor. Mr. Cottrill in the mnean- time authorizes me to say there is not a scintilla of evidence of guilt on the purt of Beck. In the meantime, a call has been made on the Mayor to suspend the_Chief, but, as the only charge against Mr. Beck was a printed article of an evidently scnsational characterin a notoricusly untrustworthy sheet, and as not a single citizen of respectability could be found to indorse it personally, the” Mayor very properly delayed action, pending the” preparation of the Chicf's reply to.the newspaper article. That is the sitnation of the Beck scandal at the time'of writing. ENJOYMENTS FOR TNE POVERTY-STRUCK. The example of Chicago and New York, in furnishing trips on the Wwater, or to some pleas- ant piece of wondlaud, for the necdy and suf- fering, who pass the greater part of their lives in unhealthy abodcs, and have no ‘imwer to help themselves, is likely to be followed in this city, ilwaulkee County Medical and Surgical Socie- ing inaugurated a movement with thatob- cet inview. Drs. Stearns, Dorlund, and Bristol, \Wolcottand Haase, o committee appointed to in- vestigate the subject, reported in favor of san- itury excursions on the laké, under medical supervision, and Drs. Stark aud Barr were de- puted to wait on the Common Council and ask aid for the purpose. This was done, and the matter will come up next we If the Council will donate a sum of money, it is hoped the balance can be obtained by private subscription. The total amount required will be about $1,%00, the cost of cach trip being estimated at $70, or thercabouts. Sanitary excursions of this kind, designed ouly for the poor and suffering, cannot fail to do good. The poverty-stricken will be made to feel there are hearts that love them and beat for them, and will surely not ail thewn in the hour of dire distress; aud the sick will have medical care and the priceless blessing of being carried into the pure air of the lake.” Those who have whole limbs and plenty of money, who czn go hither and thither at their pleasure, better try and figure out how they would welcome 2 suilf of frcgh, pure air at soebody else’s expense if they were down in a sick bed without money, or friends, or hope, and uncertain where the next crust of bread was to come from. It is by such agencies as these excursions that we can draw nearer to the miserables, and hold them closer to us, as surcly we ought to. How many of us would give freely—frecly! even largely—if by so doing he could be sure” of making one poor life happy. How few of us would refuse any- thing within our power if really convinced it would do good to a single soul. Let us neglect no opportunity to cultivate the knowledge of the ncedy and suflering, that we may draw near them and them to us. That is the true com- munism. A NEW CHURCH PATER. The Vestern Church News is the name of a new church d‘mpur (E;:iscqpnl) to be publizhed every Thursday at No. 855 Milwaukee street, this city, the first number to be published in August next. The cditorship has been given to the Rev. Edward R. Ward, B. D., late of Exe- ter College, Oxford, England, and Nashotah Theological Seminury, in this State. The pros- pectus says: * In questions relative to Dissent or Romanisin, the trumpet will give no uncer- tain sound; still, our motto will always be, ¢ Charity toward all men; malice toward none.>” ITENS., The congregation of Chrit Church (Episcopal) will reassemble in_ their place of worship to- morrow. They will be glad to reunite after so long a separation from their beloved pastor, the missionu:r—firicst, the Rev. E. R. Ward. Many be grieved to hear that Fred W. Payne, Esq., Deputy Collector, has again been stricken down by iliness, this time undoubtedly from overexertion in attending to his oflicial duties before fully recoved from a severe at- tack of inflammation of the lungs, caused by exposure to the weather. e has been married bew a few weeks. The latest bulletins report him as slowly recovering. It is hoped he will be able to be arouud again in a few weeks. The weather has been perfect nearly all the past weck. All kinds of berries grown in the neighboring States ure now plentiful and cheap, sultable to hard times. Dogs must be muzzled after this date. Peter Bradley, foreman of the Seventh Ward, is quick to see obstructions in the road, and quick to remove them and oblige the business people of his ward. Lurge crowds are coming here on the Fourth. The Sunday excursion truin on the Lake Shore Road is well patroniz RACINE, COMMENCEMENT. Special Dispatch to The Tribune, TRACINE, Wis., July 1.—Commencement exer- cises at Racine College have closed for another season, the boys have shed their crocodile tears, spoken their farewells. to the darlings they dream of, to pork and hard tack, and the watch- ful Professors, and gone home to their foud mammas. The dusty days of July.will be spent by the dassical “roosters” elsewhere, and the young ladies who put their faith in such ephem- cral gallants will mourn in sackcloth and ashes until ‘their return. But the embryotic statesmen, divines, and pase-ball players ac- quitted themsclves with glory during the fever- ish week that is past, and won many a dainty bouquet, many a bright smile from gleaming eyes, and many a congratulation from anxious friends. Lack of space forbids a detailed mention of the very interesting excrcises onthe programine, and considering also the fact that the auily TRIBUSE has faithfully laid the proccedings be- {fore its readers, your correspondent will hurry on to a description of the closing night. Special mentiou, however, should be made of the really meritorious valedictory oration de- livered by Thomas ¥. Gailor, the subject Leing “The World’s Teachers.” The young man was arceted with a storm of applause, and modestly retired with his laurels. TUE GRAND FINALE. Nature was verykind to the presiding geniuses of Rucine College during Commencement week, and especially so on the cvening of the grand class party. Every starin the sky twinkled and glowed in the far-away dome, and blinked cheerily on the hurly-burly of preparation be- low. A warm south wind caressed the whisper- ing leaves of the trees on thebeautiful Campus, bringing on its wings the aroma of tropical blos- soms from summer climes. A shy-faced moon made chequered shadows under the trees and played hide-and-scek in every dreamy alcove, creating also o sombre gloom like the verging of twilight into night. The chime of the chapel- bells, the songs of the happy revelers coming from the sleeping city, the blink of a hun- dred lights on the fairy grounds, and the whir of the burrying wheels on the graveled walks, created a scene and surroundings that was indescribable as poetical. 1In the ausk of the {alling darkness, the gowned forms of gaunt Professors stalked meditatively among the trees, liesitaling, as it were, between their theological refiections and the temptation to join the brilliant gatheriug within, but the voh:lptuous swell of the music from_ the open windows made them young and worldly again, and ere long the echoes of the Campus an- swered only to the footfall of lovers or the whistle of cxuberant hackmen. At 9 o'clock the scene from the southern platform of the hall was maguificent in the extreme. On the dais at the northern end were congregated a nuinber of venerable Bishogs and o bundred learned di- vines, among whom the handsome form- and kindly face of our estimable Warden could be seen pleasantly greeting bis guests; and to the slow rhythm of the music werc marching the wealth and beauty of mauy States. Probably never in the history of our city or college has there been such a gathering of winsome Taces, or the display of such gorgeous dresses; and your correspondens proudly aflirms, on' the judegment of those from afar, whose tives have been 2 worship at the fect of the fair, that the Dbright eyes and royal beauty of our own “divin- ities” carried off the palm.” Chivalry naturally prompts one to be partial to guests, but why be untrue to the cultivated daughters of our good- 1y city, whose charm of beauty is only exceeded Ly their nany graces, native to the sex? The toilets were so complicated and varied, so mag- nitlcently beautiful in their texture and style, and so delicately arranged in the most becoming contrasts by the respective wearers, that the writer dreads an attempt at description. With tho aid of an accomplished and obliging assist- ant, bowever, the following, culled at hup-haz- ard, will give those who bad the misfortunc to be absent an idea of the splendor of the party: Miss Eva Newland was richly dressed in an elegant blue silk trimmed with black velvet, “-sg. a beautiful chatelaine - of silver and black velvet. - Miss Eva Ward, blue silk, with blue brocade crepe overdress, coral jewelr; Miss Kittie Duncombe, whjte tulle, black vel- vet trimming, cameo jewelry, natural flowers. Miss Clara Ward, underdress of beavy creme silk, trimmed with scarlet, overdress of brocade creme crepe, immense train; one of the most lovely dresses of the evening. Miss Nettic Bull, white tulle dress; blue silk corsage. Miss Nettie Case, white tulle, white silk cor- sage aud sash. and beautiful white pearl chute- laine. P Miss Minnic Slauson, heavy dark shade of ecru silks, overdress of light ecru grenadine; diamond jewelry. Miss Flora Knapp, rich blue sillk; gold and jet i jewelry. B Miss Eva Cooley, lavender silk, with white tarlatan; scarlet Howers. Miss Maria McClurg, white grenadine over white sillc; blush roses. Miss Clara Westcott, white muslin, white Valenciennes jacket; natural flowers. Miss Stella Blake, very rich heavy black silk, amethist jewelry; natural fiowers. Miss Kate Cooley, white tarlatan; white flowers. Miss Sallic Wild, beautiful blue silk and navy blue velvet; coral and diamond jewelry. Miss Mary Doolittle, white tulle and white Valei nnes dress. p Mary Fratt, plum-colored silk, valen- ciennes jacket. Miss Cuse, Neenah, Wis,, beautiful blue silk, ed corsage, white thead lace, short chuborately trimmed. Ida Bull, pink silk, and flashing dia- mous. Miss Cora Wickham, elegant white tulle, thread-lace flounces, blue corsage, natural flow- diamond jewelry. 5, Waukegan, 2 beautiful toilette of black velvet, creme overdress; dismond jew- ¢ Iry. A Miss Nellic Buell, Chicago, white silk covered with crepe and thread-lace flounces. Miss Ida Price, Waukegun, navy blue silk; coral jewelry. Miss Nellie Ryland, Lexington, Ky., black silk overdress and jacket of valenciennes lace. Miss Hutchinson, Dixon, 1L, white tulle, low neck, short sleeves, and delicate flowers; dia- mond jewelry. Miss_ Wickbam, green silk, white illusion; natural flowers, Miss Lillian Carpenter, daughter of our brill- fant ex-Senator, was elegantly dressed in white tulle, short slecves, and white roses. . Miss Jennie Ashley, of Milwaukee, pale green dimmond jewelry. Sanderson, of Ailwaukee, Llue ite overdress; coral jewelry. sy Edmonds, of Milwaukee¢, white grenadine: Koman gold jeweiry. Aliss J. McCartney, Milwaukée, black velvet, with white overdress; Romun gold jewelry. Miss Plaukiuton, Milwaukee, white muslin dress; white flowers and dianond jewelry. Miss Mills, of Chicago, white tulle, scarlet sash; coral jewelry. Miss Brown, of Fond du Lac, white tulle, blue sash; natural flowers. Miss Dole, Milwaukee, tarlatan dress, blue silk waist; diamond jewelry. Miss Blodgett, Chicago,” salmon silk, black trimming ; natural flowers, L0 Aliss De Koven, sister of the Warden, white tulle, Roman sash, and natural flowers. Miss Gertrude Goodrich wus elegantly dressed in white creme silk, trimmed with black velvet; natural flowers, and diainond jewelry. Miss Ritehie, of Fairbault, Minn., white tulle, blue silk waist; natural flowers. g Mrs. W. B. Ashley, of Milwaukee, was richly dressed in black velvet, with appropriate trim- ming. ‘\li"s. E. Sanderson, of Milwaukee, black silk; aizmond jewelry. 2 Mrs. Brown, the wife of the estimable Bishop of Northern Wisconsin, was elegantly dressed in rich black velvet; dianond jewelry. Mrs. Matthew 1. Carpenter, btack silk and diwmnonds. Mrs. Pendleton, black silk; jet jewelry. oM. D. A Olin, Tich black sik; diumond jewelry. Mrs. H. T\ Fuller, black grenadine. Mrs. B. F. Wecks, heavy black silk. Mrs. J. R. Doolittle, black silk. Mrs. Fred Wild, heavy black silk; diamond jewelry. Mrs.”C. E. Dyer; heavy plain sille. Mrs. D. C. Hooker, Milwaukee, rich black silk; diamond jewelry. Mrs. Dr. Garlock, ccru silk; point lace. Mrs. F. M. Kvapp, black silk, with black cameo, jet, and pearl jewelry. Mrs. R. 1. Baker, ilnported dress of plum silk; diamond jewelry. Airs. T. St. George, ashes-of-roses sil dine overdress of sarme sha 4 MMrs. Teegarden, black silk; jet jewelry. Unfortunately the party came to a close be- fore your correspondent obtained all the names of 1ihe ladics, or a description of their dresses, and many Wwho are deserving of micution must necessarily be omitted; _so, with an apology to these, and s promise of greater care nerentter, I will speak of a few generalities and change the subject. The side-show in ihe music hall over the gym- nasimm was extremely amusing to all -but'the participants and Dr. De Koven, and the way the young ladies performed acrobatic feats while Tumbling down stairs in their haste to escape the indignant Warden was o bonuanza to dress- makers. JULY FOUR TIMES. 3 The American eagle is clearing its throat for a big shriek forninst the Fourth, boys are sav- ing their pennies and running errands with more alacrity tuan is their wont, and the voice of com- exrgrars is heard in the Jand. haritable amoag our citizens are becom- ing callous to the most _pitiable entreaty, for their paticnce has been tlhoroughly exhausted by coustant demands to aid numerous frauds. First came the “Art Easel,”—a thousand dol- lars, :**devil the less,”—and after bankrupting our vity of cash and credit it has almost ruined the Centennial at Philadelphia’ Then followed the * City Decoration Fuud,’—§2,000 more or le i promised parke fountains, snow- white swans, and frisky gold-tish. A few stunted cedars, not over 2 feet high, in the West Park, cover the returns as yet. Next -came the fireworks for the Fdurth, some $2,000 1 believe, which will be consumed in less than an hour to the delight of a few blear-cyed street-Arabs. And last, unfortunately ut last, afew noble wowmen bethought them” that the grandest charity of all and most befitting our Ceutennial *Independence-Day” would be the securing of funds lor turtherize the grand work Leing done by St. Luke’s Hospital. It 15 & mut- terof regret that such a worthy causc should be tacked to the tail-end of the impositions that came before it, but the ladies who have taken the matter in charge are full of enthusiasm and enerzy, and will uudoubtedly make it a success. Instend of gawking up and down the streets” button-loling and eajoling. they purpose pad- dling their canoc ju an independent manier, and” they should unquestiopably receive the carnest support of all whko lhave not lost faith in human nature yet. A dinner that will shame the Palmer House will be spread in the basement of the M. E. Church, and will consist of all the delicacies of the gea- son, presided over by the most witching beauties inthe city. Caven has authority vested in him by proclumation of the Mayor to dragto jail the Lead of the house from which smoke Is soen ascending on that day. No one is allowed to cook or eat 2 meal ai home under penalty of instant and humiliating incarceration. Mrs. D. A. Olin has arranged avd will superintend innumerable refreshment stands in Eost Park, where lavish young men_ can purchase their lemonade “without a stick,” cigars, chewin, tobacco, and fum and candy, from bright-eyc Godesses of Liberty in white aprons, and they entreat all who have any consideration for their respect to “swared off sherry cobblers, rum punches, and mint juleps, while down town, and purchasé from the *divinities ** aforesaid. SPIKED LIS GUN. The bold Captain had lost his last ‘ gun- wad,” gone home in disgust, and nestled into his couch beside his sleeping spouse, who slept peacefully. In a few minuics the bugle of “ye aucient nariner”” whistled and snorted an answering echo. The ambrosial locks of the lady were neatly tucked away in curl-papers, an fastened with bandy-thighed hairpins, that looked like tongs. dress party was on the tapis next night, and the slumbcring helpmees was dreaming thereof. It was time {0 dress, so she metaphorically fixed her eye onabig red pin-cushion, gently undid a natty curl, aud Jammed the unnglgrous-lool;ing Tairpin into the Captaiw’s nose. The bugle suddenly stopped with an agonized snort, as “Sindbad™ opeued his “fly-trap ** and howled with pain. Nextday lie descanted very learncdly to the boys at the “store™ on the ‘‘blood eriptions,” but the se- cret leaked. - Miss Van Ostrand didn’t come, but *Silos” did, and he purposes charging his expenses to the Adwocate. ” A profitable and pleasant neclc-tle party, with concomitants of strawberrids and ice-cream, was held in the parlors of the M. E. Church last Tucsd:x». The Athlete Base-Ball Club is an assured suc- cess. Their grounds, which will be the best in the Northwest, will be inclosed and ready for play immediately after the Fourth. The College nine went to Milwaukee to play the West Ends, but committed bari-kari after tha third inning by disabling their catcher, and the game was declared off. The man mentioned in last Sunday’s TRIBUNE s having run away from his family on the plank- road last week committed suicide” at or near St. Louisshortly after. Miss Emma Dean, an alumni of the High School, and a lady loved by xll for her many graces and unassuming character, died last week after a lingering illuess. 5 An exciting runaway oceurred on Main street last Wednesday, which fortunately did not end disastrously. . PERSONAL. George Q. Erskine is considerably on the wing of late. Last weel he returned from a North- crn tour to welcome his accomplished deughter Nellie home from Vessar, and next day started {for Washington, D. C. Will D. Kane, of Chicago, is an apostolic-look- ing rooster with his spees and clioker, but his hund-shalke is us hearty us eyer. Myron Knapp, the gifted short-stop of the Atléthes, returned from a pow-wow with the Chippewn Indinns last Monday, scalp and all. “Sitting Bull ” couldn’t catch him. H. Lee, Esq., o legal luminary of much i){romlnence, has goue East to interview the ev. Henry Ward Beccher on, some unfinished evidence, and took with him a pocketfull of chromos and a grip-sack full of ragged cdges. - Dr. Joseph Maximilian Alexander Kords and his accomplished bride have returncd from their “moneyhoon” trip. Old lovers met at West- ern Union Junction and mingled tears. No more cases of *leapfrog” on Muain street crossings lately. XENOSHA. KEMPER HALL. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. ‘Kexosiia, July 1.—For several years past this institution of learning has been steadily grow- ing in popular favor, until now it ranks as one of the very best seminaries for girls and young ladies in the West. No more delightful place can be imagined than Kemper Hall, with itslarge park adorned with beautiful shrubbery, winding walks, and wealth of floral treasurcs in which to ¢ ¢limb the rugged hill of science.” The very air breathes of study and meditation, and the result of these outer surroundings, and the ef- forts of its efficient corps of teachers, was duly observed in the Commencement-exercises of last Tuesday. Five young Iadies graduated with the hirhest honors of this school, giving the public on that occasion an inkling of the amount of knowledge stored away by them during four years of study within the halls of their Alma Mater. The cssays read wereall gocd, those in German and French being noticeably praiseworthy. The valedie- tory, delivered by Miss Large, of Big Rapids, Mich., was & creditable effort, and much ad- mired by those present for its natural tone and originality. The instrumental and vocal sclec- tions were fine, and some of them charmingly rendered. The graduating class nll received gold medals as awards o hunor, one member of The class, Miss Large, receiving two of these medals. The walls of St. Pcter's Chapel, in which the graduatin, eI took place, were decorated with specimens of drawing _and _ painting, the work of the pupils of Kemper Hall. Some of these were remarkably fine, Sabrina (from a cast), a Calla lily (from aturc), and the © Christ- mas Carol Singer,” Leiug, perhaps, as worthy of mention as any. - Dishop Welles addressed the graduating class in a few well-timed remarlks, the diplomas were conferred, the benediction pronounced, aud the day so long Jooked forward to as the goal of all their hopes and aspirations was ended. Alma Mater henceforth must be to them only a loved and cherished memory; perhaps, as life's duties and reahities crowd upon them, the brightest and most enduring of all the ray-marks of their nee. ‘The young ladies who graduated Miss Mary O- Bruuk\rn{ Ripon, Wis. ; Miss Amy T. Gillett, Elkbarty Ill.; Miss. Mary T2, Guudry, Mineral Point, Wis.; Miss Mary B. Wilson, Cliicago, 11l A IOLL OF. PAPLRS. She picked her way duintily along the strects, scemingly oblivious of all outward things, her countenanee wearing ¢ meditative look that was indicative of deep thought. Robed in fashivn’s Iatest caprice,she was the cynosure of all cyes a5 ske moved gracefully and with dignitied micn among the other illustrated specimens of wom- ankind who werc out for an airing. Some luc jess urchin endowed with a lively sense of the ridiculous shouted “¥a! Hu!” in stentorian tones, and disappeared round a corner cou- vulsed with lzughter. The ladies exchanged a meaning swmile with cach other as they pussed this devotee of fashion, school-girls tittered and choked, striving'to maintain a decent shiow of decorum; even the gentlemen conld not repress a_smile, while the lady, the innocent cause of all this merriment, passed. on totaily unconscious that she was the object of g0 much amusement. ller mental equilibrium received a shock, however, whena lady, more kind of Theart then the others, politely informed her she Tiad made a mistake in_her toilet,—that she had adjusted that article of a lady’s apparel known as a “bustle” on the outside of her fashionably made suit, instead of concealing it beneath the voluminous folds of her drapery. Ieigho! but wasn’t it a joke! Papers both large and small contributcd largely in making this “pustle” of fashionable dimnensions. Hud one been so inclined, lie might have read of Hayes® nomination, and other uews of like importance. TOE BOAT-RACE. An exciting contest between four young men of this place in the use of the var caiie oft Mon- day night. The baats, the Bain, menned by Mcssrs. Pierse and Slossom, amd the Lily, manned by Messrs. Thicrs and Brown, started from Kimball’s dock at half-past 6 for a buoy 13¢ miles from shore. The Lily was the winzer, making the trip and return in thirty- onc minutes. The Bain made the round trip in thirty-four minutes, belog just three minutes behind its rival. A large crowd of peo- ple were assembled ou the whirves to witness therace, and the exvitement was intense until the winning boat was recognized. The Lily was the favorite from the start, owing to the fact that Mr. IL Thiers handled onc pair of oars, and his reputation hereabouts s an expert in {lie manipulation of the ‘dipping blades” can scarcely be beaten. The young gentlemen who manned the Bain, have plenty of muscle, Dbut lack practice. The race had but just ended, when down came the rain in torrents, dispers- ing the crowd in donble-quick time. Besides tL:1s race on the water, we have had some RACES on~land during the week st the Driving Park. The attendance the first day (Wednesday) was rather slim, but Thursday 8 goodly number of people gathered to View these turf sports Ra- tine, Waukegmn, and a few other places, lad their representatives on the ground, which 2dd- ed much to the liveliness of the scene. A re- port of these races was duly telegraphed to Tae ''RIBENE, S0 a repetition is unnecessary. OLLA-PODRIDA. Miss Gillett, the First stant of the High Schiool, was agreeably surprised lust Satarday evening by the graduates of 1876, who repaired to her hone bearing with them an clegant copy of Seott’s poems. Fred Rauney presented this tolen of their love and esteem in behalt of the class in a few well-chosen words. Miss Gillett accepted this expression of their good will with much feeling. = St. George's Fair opens Sunday evening, July 2, with 2n entertainment cousisting of miisic and a dramatic performance by the " children of St. George’s school. =5 Mr. Elijah Pierce left this city last Sunday for the Centennial. Dr. Clary has 2 new skiff. Mrs. A. Campbell, of Chicago, is stopping at the Grant House. 5 Charley Kupler has returned from Philadel- hia. i Sunday (to-morrow) being * Centennial Sun- day,” the different churches of the city will ob- serve it as such. Subjects and sermons appro- priate to the dn{}. ‘The Western Band will give a “hop” Monday evening, July 3, at Simmons’ Hall. s J. 1 éase, of Racine, was in_the city Wednes- day and Thursday attending the races. 3r. Ross Lines, of Oshkosh, spent a fow days in the city this week. Mr. Nuthan Allen, Jr., left last Saturday for the East. Mr. James Goff, Principal of the High School a4 LaPorte, Ind., is visiting his parents in this lace. L Friday cvening the Sisters’ echool connected with St. Mark’s Chureh, gave an entertzinment at Kimball Hall. The exerciscs were of an in- teresting character. ‘Tuesday evening a young Iad attempted to rob Miss Martine of licr portmonnaie as she was returning home from a shopping expedition. He struck her several times and bit her severely, but was unable to get_possession of the port- monnaic. Anotherlady was with her and their cries brought help, but not in time to secure the young thief. He made off in the darkness, and Tiis identity remains a mystery. ~ Here is a good ficld for home missionary work. Taesday is the one day in a hundred years. WAUKESHA. SABDATI DESECRATION. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. ‘WAUKESHA, June 30.—For several weeks the excursion of the Milwaukee Sheridan Guards to Waulkesha had been advertised, but, on ac- count of rainy weather, their coming was post- _poned until last Sabbath. Early in the day, the country people from far and near came flocking into town to sce the parade. About noon the excursion-train arrived, and until night our usually quiet streets were filled with » noisy apdl Sabbath-breaking crowd. The “ Guards *ymarched past several of the churches during’ service, playing as they weat. Therc was much fast driving, the saloons were in full operation, and the day scemed given over to rioting and wickedness. It is the first time that such an outrage has been committed, the first time that the Sabbath stillness of the place has been so wantonly disturbed, and a large part of the citizens fec that it must not be re- peated: that in this beautiful village such Sab- bath desceration cannot be allowed. Whilewel- coming strangers from far and near to,the healthfulness and purity of her borders, and gladly acting tbe part of hostess to thousands who come here, some for a day and some for many months, Waukesha cannot invite or re- ceive those who make of the Lord’s day u noisy lholiday, and disturb its peace and sanctity. The Cutholic priest urged his people to have nothicg to do with the excursion, and many of the citi- zens, headed by the several dergymen of the place, held an INDIGNATION MEETING et the Baptist Church, Tuesday evening, where the following resolutions were adopted and ordered to be printed: Itesolved, That the conduct of the Sheridan Guards of Milwaukee, in this place on last Sabbath. in their noisy murck around or close to the doors of several of the churches, disturbing public wor- ship, and in otherwise disturbing the peace, de- ves our severest ceusure, and all the punishiment which the law allows; that while we welcome all soclcties and compznics who desire a season of recreation in or near our village, we do notinvite and will not endure such disturbepces os ubove referred to, but, on the contrary, will exert our utmost endeavors to prevent or srrest all attempts to induce saloon-keepers to violate the law which closes their establishments on the Subbath-day, und all demonstrations which interfere with the peaceful observance of religious worship upon that Uy, or which set the example of o public desecra- tion of it. Resolced, That we will support the Board of Trustees and other officers of thie village in the en- forcement of all the laws besring upon these points, and within their jurisdiction. Resolved, That we eurncetly solicit the co- operation with us of the proprietors of public houses in preserving that outward quietend respect which for u hundred years Lus marked our Ameri- can Sabbath. Lesolred, That public prints which welcome pleasure escursionists from abroud, who have chosen the Sabbath-day for their trip, cannot be accepted by us as representing the Christian senti- ment of our village. . KENDRICK, President. D.W. KeNT, Secretary. 1DUIONALS. The m: ¢ of Miss Annie North, daughter of Prof. North, of Pewaukee, to 0. T. Williams, Esq., of Fond du Lac, occurs this cvening. Capt. Ferguson and family, of Milwaukee, are spending thic sunmer here. Mr. A. N. Gilbert, oI the same city, is also passinga few daysin the vitlage. While a funeral procession was mov- ing toward the cemetery lust Saturday, sev- eral horses became frightened, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Campbell, of this village, were thrown from their buggy; both parties reccived serioys injuries, and were for a time_ insensible, but their speedy recovery ismow anticipated. The death of Mrs. James M. Niclkcll bas cast a gloom over a verylurge cirde of fricnds. Ty possible means wias used to save the us life, but a_lingering discase, together with repeated afflictions, made the struggle un- equal. It is dificult to understand why one so fond of life, so gifted and_so_lovely, should be called away, and the husband and “sisters, who bave been summoned here again and again to the burial of their dead, have the sympathy of many heurts in their sad bereavement. THE COMMENCEMENT-EXERCISLS of Carroll College, Friday e¢vening, were attend- ed by alargge audience. ~ The graduating class numbered eleven, and their orations and essays would have reflected credit upon any institution. The valedictory, by Mr. Willard Griswold, was received with the greatest sympathy and inter- est, and Prof. Rankin’s brief address to the elass was noble and strong. The interest of friends and patrons was shown by their close at- tention till the eud,—which was ncarly mid- night,—by the showers of beautiful bouquets,and by a treat to the students and their friends, of strawberries, <ream, and cake. Tuesday the vly-fiedged alumni, with the teachers, and several of the studeats, took flight in an om- nibus to PEWAUKEE LAKE, where they spent a delightful day, pien 'y croqueting, and bowling iu the beautitul grounds at Lakeside. This delightful summer retreat is ready for the people who are expected to come to fish, and row, and cool off, after doing the Cenfennial. Last scason an ownibus from here made deily exeursions to Pewaukee, and it will prebably be so this summer. A ride inthe steamer around the lake, a few hours sitting jdly in o little boat waiting for the_pickerel to bite, or stretched out on the bank bencath the d ¢ tree, lazily watching the play of the cloud-stiadows on the low, rounded nills of the oppo: shore, a drink from the Onliton Spring, a ramble in the damp woods adter ferns, a return over the lake in the glory of the sunsct, and an excellent supper at the Oakton House, make up a very complete and restful day. 1t is o respite from labor, and a communion with Nature that we wish all the tired people who are daily driven with work that is never done, might enjoy. ‘The programme for the coming Fourth-of-July CELEBRATION is quite too long to give. There is to be a sun- rise Centennial salute, a procession, musie, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, an oration, a historical sketch of the eounty, a grand dinner, a match game of base ball, and a display of fire-works in the evening. If this is a sumple of the way in which the Centennial Fourtl is to be celebrated al over the country, twill send a tremor of enthusiasm clear down into the graves where the boues of the fathers have been resting these many years. Let us hope that few evil accidents may occur to mar the pleasures of the day. The ludies of the Preshyterian Society arranged anovel entertain- ment last evening, by bolding a £ BADY SHOW in the Town-Iall. - There were babies with blue ribbons and babies with pink, bright babies and elecpy babics, little babies aud big babies, babics with soft, curly liair, and babies with no bair at all to speak. of, bluck-cyed Labies and blue-cyed babies—all junping and crowing,kick- ing anbd cooing, in their mothers’ arms. They were all so goud, and cunning, and sweet, that it took the judges a Joug time to tell which was the prettiest; tinally, the decision was given in favor of Master Robbie Pradt, and he was pre- sented a tiny gold ring. 5 VARIOUS TIINGS. . The surprise-party given to Mr. and Mrs. . Clarcnee Jungs on thie anniversary of their wed- ding at the £xchanee Hotel Wednesdzy morn- ing, is said to have been a v njoyable affair. “Fhe beautiful pasilion over White Rock Spring was wreeked by the wind-storm Monday. One bundredand seventeen barrels of Bethese water were shipped one dey last week. eQ OCONOMOWOC. IAPPY LANDLORDS. Special Correspondence f The Tribune. OcoxoMowoc, June 20.—Our hotels are fast filling up. and the hearts of our landlords are correspondingly fitled with joy, aud they are glad. And in the exuberance of their happiness they tell MARVELOUS STORIES ] concernine our attractions. as jnstante the fol- lowing conversation (I admit that it contains slight variations) between one of them and _a stranger who had been stopping ot Wankesha™ a few _days previous to his coming here: Pretty Phce‘!" said the stranger. “ Yes.” “Healthy?” * ch]th{l!" Why the very air we breathe isa tonfcof health.” ¢ Any Indians??’ “Indiuus! Bless my soul, no; that is, not now. Some time in the winter they come prowling around.” ¢Ah!do—do they ever scalp any one?” *Oh no, they're not violent: sowmnctimes they burnm down a barn or two, but they never kill anyone. But many years ago, when the white man used to,lic to the red wman, and the red man used to licin vait and take the white man’s scalp, there were -stirring times in this vicinity; and according to tradition, the squaws of Bix Foot, the great scalper, rocked their baby Big Fect and wrought moccasins for their b{g»!notca lord, on these very shores. But Mr. Big Foot left a long time ag0.” *Did—did he paddle his own canoe?” % Don’t know—never heard—think he didn’t, Tradition says that lic ‘zaumed’ his face with bluc clay, counted his scalps, dug up his bhatchet, and silently stole away on the war path; and’ was finally killed by Adam Poe, whose lineal descendants still live in this vicinity. But since the great scalper departed, ‘many changes have been wrought in his dominions; the bridle-paths that were have been widened out into broad Tlighways, leading down the busy marts, and the land has become a beautiful garden. The par excellence of its walks anddrives is conceded by all, while the unsurpassable beauty of its numerous lakes, margined by for- est-clad hills and = whispering groves musical with birds, is its ~ crowning wonder; and when the dying sunlight gilds the sky with rare and roseate hues, and throws its mellow radiance o'er lake, and hill, and cluster- ing foliage, 'tis a_beautiful picture.” ‘ Ah!» said the ineredulous stranger, * Do—do you carry a little hatchet?”” The landlord silently arose, pulled down his vest, and said: “ We have also numerous medidnal springs that bubble up by the wayside; and they are a spe- cific in cértain cases. I will take mysolemn oath that the water from any of them will restore the dryest throttle-valve in evistence to its wonted vigor. But ue have a reverence for the sacred name of truth: we don’t laud their infal- libility to the skies ! Perhaps some would like to know how the people who come here amuse themselves. The gentlemen get up at about 5 o'clock in the morning and go tishing; this they do nearly ev- ery day, while the ladics arise somewhat later, and eithier go riding, rowing, or sailing, although someof themgofishing. Intheevening theyareall together at the botels, und it usually takes an Tiour or two to talk over the adventures of the And two or three nights in the week the young people have an opportunity to trip the *light {antastic toc” to their hearts’ content. A STRING OF FISH OVEK TWO RODS LONG. E. B. Springer, of Chicago, and Willizn Al- len, of Milwaukee, are rival *lnights of the rod gnd line” at Gifford’s; and last Tuesday Mr. Springer did remarkably well, bringing home a long string of fine black bess. And he Tondly hoped that his “catch ™ excceded Mr. Allen’s; but when that gentleman was _interviewed, he saidl calinly and deliberatelyg My string of fish is over tworods long!” “Then the ladics said: “QOh, Mr. Allen, what a—whopper!”” But when they measured the “string,” it was found to contain two perch and several fne bass. Riding horseback and rowing seem to be the rage among the young ladics at Gifford’s, and I am willing to “admit they ride ¢ prl:tt)' and proud,” and pull a good, steady * stroke.” : PERSONAL! Mrs. William Hyde, wife of the managing editor of the St. Louis Zepublican, is ut Gifford’s. Willitn Rolland a party of friends are in “fishing camp” on Okauchce Lake. Bishop Talbot, of Indianapolis, and Bisho] g’elles, of Milwaukee, are at the Townsen ouse. day. OTHER ARRIVALS. - Q. P. Baker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Burreit and son, Charles P. Kellogg and son, Dr. 8. 8. Harris, W. Kerfoot, A.'S. Pierce, C. P. Thomas, Chicigo; the Rev. E. W. Spauld: ing, W.S. Lawson and wife, Milwaunkee; the Rev. Mr. Townsend, Fornd du Lac; Dr. Welles, Waterloo, N. Y.; and C. H. Caufield, Plattville, Wis., arc at the Townsend House. Mrs. S. D. Kimbark aud_daughter, Miss Boardman, Clar- ence J. Peck, Ferd W. Peck and wife, J. W. Boardman, Edgar H. Goodrich, P. A, Lindscog, Chicago; James Freeman .and wife, Cincinnati; Mrs. William Brown, St. Louis; and Louis H. Peck, Providence, R. 1., at Dreper Hall. N. Mandleson, wife, and son, Cincinnati, at Woodland. : Mrs. Hall, nurse, and two children, Chicago; Mrs. Gooding, nurse, and two children, St. Louis, at Lakeside Seminary. Misses Fannie and Hattie Allen at Gifford’s. . KARL VaNa. ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN. ¥ ALL READY. B Special Dispatch to The Tridune. WAUREGAN, July 1.—After two months of hard, energetic labor, all the arrangements have been completed for onc of the grandest displays ever held in this ¢ity on the Centennial anni-’ versary of Freedom’s Natal Day. , THE CENTENNIAL GRADUATES. On Tuesday evening, at the Presbyterlan Church, an event which for some time before its happening was the principal topic of conversa~ tion in |social circles, was carried out to the letter. Immediately after the church doors were opened the people commenced to file in, and not until every pew was * packed ” did the ranks break. The estimated number that were obliged to return to their homes disappointed in not gainiug entrance is placed 2t from 200 to 300. The aisles were utilized as seating depart- ments, and many were content to remain stand- ing during the entire tine rather than miss whiat they had come to witness. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED. The inside of the church was beantifully dccorated and highly perfumed, the swect odor of the many bouquets fairly filling the room. Immediately over the pulpit in the centre was the class” motto, “Plus Utra,” the letters being beautifully entwined with ever- green and bearing a heavy border of the same material. Upon the left, with an appearance almost vanished emblematic of the Revolu- tionary period were the figures “1770.” Upon the right, composed of the Stars and Stripes in different degrees of size, were the figures £187G.” In the rear two American flags shone forth in all their grandeur. Upon cither side ornaments of every description conspicuously graced the walls, with tlags and bouquets eap- ping cach window. Even the chandeliers were douned with a suit of elegauce. THE PROCESSION. At 8 o’cdlock the procession, composed of Mayor Werden, Mr. J. P. Manclester, Superin- teudent; the Rev. M I’riudpa‘; Miss Lyon, and the graduat 3 Josie M. Wheeler, Fannie L. Jones, Miss Lucy C. Dicl F. Josic Bidwell, and 3ir. dor ascended the. pupit, fullowed by the pupils of the High School. The ladics were ali be- comingly attired in white, snd the “ sweetones presented such a scene of loveliness that many not_seving them when they entered were ac- tually dispesed to_believe” they were angels “ just come down.” The exereises were opencd with prayer by the Rev. E. H. Curtis. Es- say, *Wanted — Idealists,”” by Helen M. Lyon; | «10—15%,% by Famiiic L. Joncs; “We Al Live on Credit.” by Fanny X Slyfield; music, =olo, by "Mrs. Durfee; *The Real Philesopher’s Stone,” by Miss Lucy C. Dickenson; poemn, ““Plus Ultra,’” by Miss I, Josie Bidwell ;. oration, *IIard Times und Thei Cure,” by Charles \. Datchieldor; music, duet, by Mrs. Durfee_and Miss Mamie Wheeler; A Flea for the Past,” valedictory, Ly Miss Josie M. Wkeeler; organ mu by Dr. R, W. Clark- son. The Principal, 3r. Crawford, then ad- dressed the class and the jenve_in a very im- ressive marner, and was followed “by Mr.J. P. Manchester, City Superintendent, whose earnest. in_behalf of the schools caused greaf ¢ and earnest attention to prevail. Hi then gave them over to His Honor Mayor Wer- who, after a little specch-making, whercin surcd the action of parents who allow children to attend school when _their 1 vonditivn {5 anything but good, and eritivising the ladies’ dress in poiut of cost, he prusented the diplomas, sud the benediction was pronounced by the Rev. E. I Curtis. 3 PERSONAL GOSSIP. Miss Nellie L. Curtis, of this city, a graduate N & their hysi of the Waukegan High School with the class of 1874, was que of the graduates of the Chicago High and Normal Sclioel, the closing exercises of which were conducte! 2t McCormick’s Hall last week., Ier many friends in thie cty are pleased to welcome her return home during the present vacation. . Master II. P. Wamner has returned to the parental roof after ten months’ absence at sehoot in Williamstown, Muss. Y Mir. and Mrs. T. C. Estee have returned from the Centeunial. Mr. C. C.Parks, a gentleman who fs “all business, we are pleased to is so far recov- ered as to be able to reswne his” daily vocation. William Tasker, Es%, Special Agent of the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company, ted kegan on Wedneséay, and was well pivesed with our appearanes Mr. Hervey Werden returned home from St. Louis in theTore part of the week,.bearing that y never leaves him. o visit to a relative and fricnds in this former home. She looks well. ety ber Mr. Orrin P. Maxson, son ofDr. O. T. Maxsg, of this city, we are pleased to say, came out v tor in the oratorical exercises conducted l: Dartmonth College last, week, he having s cured the first and second prizes, and obtaig $50 of the §120 that was known as the Clark pfiz::.tOr{{‘r’]n] was sls‘% ‘slukcccssful Inthe Jagy contest. 0 says Woukegan can't furnigy tu{clnt!J E. Ly 1 thb - Mr. James E. Low, for the past two faithful teacher and. Principal i the by School, has concluded Lis laborsin that capgg. * ity, designing to study for one of the profes. sions. During his labors with the school he won hosts of friends not only among hig pu- pils, but others, appreciating”his valuable sep. vices and amiable disposition. On the closip, day he was presented by his scholars with beautiful present inthe shape of a silver dled _pocket-knife. May success attend him jg his futurc course; is the united wish of hiy many friends. W. J. Lucas, Esq., hos been feeling unweny of late, but is now 1mnproving. Itis fiopcdm; may soon fully recover, that hispleasant facg may again be séen in his office. A BRILLIANT GATHERING. I now have direct reference to the reception given by the graduating class at the clegant mansion of T. M. Jones, Esq.,on State stree Friday eveniug. The becomingly-decorated ard flewer-perfumed parlors were atan early hopr liternlly tpanked as were 2150 the pinzzas apg street in front. ‘Upon the north as you entered the front parlor nppe:u'ed in cunspicious letters the class motto, * Plus Ultra,” in a semi-circle, The scene within was one of ‘grandeur and gaye- ty.. The externzl scenc was' also very attrac. ive, the premiscs being grandly illuminated. Four hundred invitations were issued, which clicited a response during the even. ing by the presence of Tully B guests.” Although many were present who were mot invited, still they werc welcomed. The Waukegan Cornet Band rent the air with such sweet melody that even the residents in the vicinity who were not present were afforded arare treat. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were as bas as bees in rendering every convenience possible, and the genuine pfi'mure manifested by them no doubt had a tendency to Ipsxire all preser with unimpaired happiness.” About 9 o’clock the dining-room was madc use of, as was also the large supply of delicacies that were therein contained, after which dancing to the music of Slater’s String Band was induiged in upon the platform outside. May the Class of '76 live end prosper in the future that awaits them. POLITICAL TALK. TUpon the arrival of the news in this cityot Tilden and Hendricks’ nominations, several shots were fired from the cannon,—a sufficient number to have killed the entire party if they had been in proper range. However, tho united efforts of Waukegan’s Democracy werg not suflicieufl{‘strong tu awaken the slightest enthusissm. The general appearance of per- sons and things evidenced the solemnity of the occasion. Therc was mot _the least increase in the flow of lager-beer, which has previonsly charaeterized such oceasions. The Republicans are rejoicing, they not_only claiming the in- creased strength of the Presidential ticket, but alse of the increuscd certainty of the county ticket in the fall campaign. THE RACES. Among the pumerous attractions fn this ct; on Tuesday next will be the races at ttharg Coursc, which will commence at 2 o’clock p. m. The track has been putin excellent condition and is one of the best in the State. SIDE-DISHES. take Dboss - The prospects are that a social hop willl place in the new hotel as soon as—the * will allow it. = The rapidity with which Tt SUNDAY TRie- TNES are sold l:{ yenewsman Pansouby is grat- ifying to behold. During the past week the Fire Department - has been going through a regular course of drill preparatory to the Fourth; and now the air is rent with such commands as * Right face!” “Forward march!” “Right flank!” and sich. Cept. Stone hes commasnd of the Tor- rents and Capt. Reid manages No.1. The bo) are pretty well trained, and would doubtless be ready to “*shoulder guns * if at any tithe it be- comes necessary. The temperance lecture by the Rev.J. P. Bates, at Phenix Hal,l on last” Sunday evening, was ably bandled and produced the desired ef- fect upoun the audience. He denounced the action of many speakers, who are uwnés barp- ing upon local'action. In bhis opinion, Govern- ment interfercnce was the only means by which the liquor traflic could be discontinued, and he expected, in order to accomplish anything in thet respect, a war fully equal to the late Rebell- ion would bo necessary. Nearly all present. co- incided with his views. The attendance wzs large. Unexcelled music was furnished by the Glee Club. The “W. I P." Club are to be the guests of Miss Belle Parkson to-morrow evening. Of course they will trip the licht fantastic toe upon the Elnu'onn near the springs. The ramor that Mr. 'uisercontcmp]ntcs mat- rimony at an early date can be traced to nore liable source. Waukegan Is now possessor of two street- sprinklers, and our boulevards are made cool and pleasant by their use. There will be 2 meeting of the Athletic Base- Ball Clubat the Circuit Clerk’soffice on Wednes- day evening. As business of importance is to be transacted, o full attendance of the mem- bers is requested. The wool market is now opened, and Lake County farmers are bringing in their yearly crop, but a painful look rests upon their coun- tenances in consequence of the extreme low price that has thus far been ruling. EVANSTOXN. TOE SPREAD OF THE PATRIOTIC FEVER. Some months ago, when the subject of cele- brating the Fourth in Centennial fzshion was proposed, there was a deplorable lack of enthu- siasm, and the prospect for any formal observ- ance of the day was extremely dubious. Meet- ings were called to discuss the subject, and various socicties and organizations tonsidercd the propriety of taking the lead, but nothing was done. It is to be feared that they all thought less of the glory to be gainedthan of the pecuniary emoluments which might, per- chance, attend the enterprise, and that no society cared to undertake to amuse Evanston on the glorious Centennial Fourth unless there was a good prospect that its treasury would be en- riched’ thereb{l. This result having been reached, the veterans stepped mnobly to the front, and the prospects for 2 celebration became brighter when Bever- idge Post, G. ., announced its determination to set the ball motion. The members of the Post have worked hard ever since, and have suc- ceeded in grousing considerable hitherto-unde- veloped patriotism among their fellow-citizens, who have scconded the efforts of the veterans with the necessary enconragement and cash. The various committees appointed have been getting in their work within the past weelk or two, and have arranzed an interesting programme, which they earnestly hope the ;ve:;:ther will permit them to curry out to the ctter. The day will be a noisy one. At sunrise, noon, and sunset, a national salute will be fired, and all the church bells jangled out of tune. The Cummittce has engaged the noted Berrien Cor- net Band, of Berrien, Mich., which is expected to make tuneful melody all day. The literary exercises will commence st 1170'clock, on the University Campus. Frank H. Scott will read the ration of Independence; the Hon. R. H. Forrester, of Chicago, will deliver the ora- tion of the day. Mrs. Emily Huntington Mil- Ter will read & poem written for the oceasion, entitled “The Girls of 76, by which time those present will undoubtedly be ready to stow away the good things which thie ladies of the Presby- terian Church know 8o excclicutly well how 1o provide. Games of various kinds will be in order after dinner, among others u muflin game of ball. At 8 o'clock in thie afternoon the public Centennial “fountain to be constructed on the public square, near the liberty-pole, will, be dedicated with a Kroprwlc speeches, which the Committee will eep within the limits of Lrevity, ossible. About 5:30 o'clock there will be a bal- fi)u)xi ascension from the Campus west of Heck all. The display of fireworks willbe very estensive and complete. It will commence about 8 o'clock, and citizens should tuke notice that after 7+ o’clock in the evening no horses, carriages, or vehicles of any kind Wwill be allowed on Davis street between ChicaZo avenue and the railroad track. The programume of the display of fire- works was given In yesterday’s Trisuse. It i3 only necessary to add that, if the celebration of the Fourth isnot & suceess, it will not be the fault of the Committee of Arrangements, who have labored zealously, and perfected every sr- mn;fcmggz systematically and wisely. The Water-Works will be.open to visitors during the duy. Not to be outdone, the ladies have arranged 8 celebration: of their own at the Meikodist . Church Monday evening. They carry at the masthead the inotto, “Ducit Amor Patriz,” and the following s the programume of their ** Centenninl Commemoration®: Music. Prayer. Musie. Zccitation—2{iss M. E. Brown. Music ‘(Battle Hymm). **Women and Philan- thropy "—Mrs. E. K. Harbert. Music (Whittier's Hymn). Iistorical Record of the ineational Work of Our Women—rs. 0. A iilard. Ticcitation—Miss M. L. Brown. Missionary Roll of Honor. Oration—The Rev. F. L. Chapell. NEW TRAINS. A frw changes have heen made in tha timss