Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, July 23, 1876, Page 12

12 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY; JULY 23, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES is rapidly organizing, and will be composed OUR NEIGHBORS. The Retail-Dealer of DMil- waukee Perplexed and Sad-Eyed. Zeal and Ambition as Wedded in the Aggression of the Church of Rome. Fractional Currency---Apprehen= sionof aForced Resumption of Pumpkin-Seéds. Account of a Boat-Race | Which Excited Ke- nosha People. Meagre Hegira from the Villages to Geneva Lake and Ocono- mowoc, Wis. News of the Week from Racine, Ke- nosha, Wankegan, Aurora, and & the Suburbs. WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. WAYS AND MEANS. } Special Correspondence of The Tribune. i MwaUkEeE, July 22.—Business remains un- settled. The margin of profit is less than ever. There is more capital embarked in wholesale and retail trade than ought to-be employed, rents are too high, taxes eat up the earnings. and many stores ought to be closed to-day that are doing business on borrowed money. Some of our largest wholesale houses are daily piling up more debts than receipts. A few, that have been shaky ever since last Black Friday, ex- hausted all their expedients for renewals acd credit, and have gone under. The bank-vaulis are groaning with the accumulation of mouey, and réal estate scarcely pays taxes. The wages of laborers, artisans, clerks, bookkeepers, and all dlasses of employes, have been reduced to the lowest possible poiut, whilst meat, grocer- ics, and many of the necessaries of life, remain 2t the old prices, and only the luxuries show a dieposition to come down. Everybody who lias bevwu able to afford it has gone to the Centennial, orthe seaside, or the country. The city s liter- aliy empty of the wealthy classes, and conse- quently the retail trade is piuched sadly ata time when sn additional burden is equivalent to the last straw that broke the pativnt camel’s back, S.dl, the prospsct is not so bad as it might have been. The recent failures have cleared the ‘Dbusiness atmosphere to some extent, confidence begins to be felt that the worst is upon us, and must soon mend, and, above all, the crops are bountiful. The stories telegraphed wide by un- serupulous operaters as to the ruin of corn and wheat, firet denied in Tz TRIBUNE, have been proved false, aad the present scasou will prob- ably be quite cquul toa good average, thus in- suring a plectiful supply of the needful among the classes whose prosperity or misfortunes re- sct so quickly and perceptibly upon ail uther in-o tions. " P " wresrsq in \?O‘Lhwiflbe:}: efit}et.p Trade cannot Oi“’f an interest is developing in this city in 5 Northwes < e well be worse than it is; there Is reason to hope it wilt soon be better. THE MILWAUKEE FIEND. William E. Norris, the mun who was captured by Chief Beck for raping two little girls, is ao escaped inmate of the lusane Asyivm, to which fastitution he will probably be returned, to take his chanees of anot.: St The story of the the dete.tives capiured. =n_innocent man, to whom almost_irrepaiabie injury ¢ worked, Mr. Beck determined to find the cri nal himself, und, sct the amairs of police office in order, gave his pursait and cap- ture bis undivided attention. He argued thata man who has been secn guing alorg the same road, fishing, for years, who always bud a rentle- ‘manly address and dressed well, and who rarely paid at the time for boat-hire, ulasses of beer on the roadside, etc., and who, although so well knouwn by sight, was known to none Dy name, must be a character out of the conunon line; he must be a man of leisure, not a workingman, and not very well ofl; and one who liad a desire Dot to make acquaintances in a class of society that he cvidently considercd beneath his own. He was always described as foing home iu the same @rection. Mr. Beck began to think of the leisurely men, above the laboring rank, but poor s a laborer, living in thut direction. The road was studded witu Ia- boringmen’s houses. It is purely a foreign sct- tlement. But, as it stretches east’ and north, oceasionally the cottame of a well-to-Go famiiy appears. Among these pone were to be round answering the description fixed in the Chier’s . As hementally traced the lines of strects, and saw them emerging into residence quarters, he saw here and there a pefson that eame uear to fitting the vacaut place; and finally he came to Waverly place, and, like a flash, retaembered | st health. Norris, tue isae mac,—1 wan said to bave es- | ir. J. C. Kenney has opened a law-office in zped and returned home from the State Asy- | this city, lum,—a man taller than Low, the innocent gns- oner, and fu many respects roughly resembling him. It did not take long to find vut that Nor- ris was really in the city, and living with bLis wother; that he was so living at the time of the erime; that Le was absent irom home on that [rghtful Monday, and to arrest him, and finally he was fally ideutisied by half-a-dozen persons s the man they saw with'the little girls, taking then to the river. B Simple as the process by which Chief Beck wade the arrest appears, it isan index to the character of the man,—slow, sure, and thought- ful, with a grip like death. CATIHOLIC PEOGRESS. ‘The unity o1 the Catbolics is wonderful when compared ith t ity and complete indi- viduality of the different sects of Provestants. Protestantisia has more houseroom than it re- quires, ur is likely to require for many years to come; but Cathoricity is building for itselt new places of worship in every corner of the dty wuys. It seems as thouzh the last new Catholic church had been deseribed but a few days when another. “opening™ demands the attention of the reporter. The sam - with the Catholic socie- ties; they are of mu hroum growth, but, once liere, aré with us fu.cver, always growing in strength, in numbers, in influence, in wealth, in mater.al power, in agsres:iveness in fhe mis- sionary spirit, In makmg _conveits, in raking in trom the Liguwayvs and the byways the poorest of the pour. There arc none so wretched, so criminal, so povertv-stricken, but are welcomed to the bosum of the Catholic Church with the le of sweet charity, and covered with the ntle of forsivencss and protection. No high pew rents, o church scandals, no aristocia.y, no toilets. 1tis the Churchof the miserables, the as wetl as the reward of wodly aud the hope of the wealthy. This Church, then, s enmeskisg the ity in a net- work of religious socicties. One of the last of these is the *St. Aloysius Sodality, under the paironage of the Most Pure Heart of Mary.” RELIGION AL FKESCO. A few dismal nights were passed at the fair buiidings, where the Methodist Christians en- camped. ' Kain poured through the tweather- worn bourds, lightuing lighted up the cavernous deptbs of the immense siavty dormitories with zn almost continuous glare, sod thunder crack~ <d, and rattled, and bjomed, as though Juds- ment-Day bad come. But the prevailing weath- er was fine, warm, end clear, with fresh, cool breezes. The sunshiny duys mure than bal- zueed the gloomy nights. “The dark hours were the pleasantest of the, twenty-four, and sleep came readily to the weary evelids. Next to slecpln%', in importance, is eating. The cuisine was abuminable, from a hotel stand- point, but admirable, lnoked at in the light of camping experience. There was plenty to cat at all tunes, and those who went empty” or dis~ satisiied ¥ were 10stly people who feel a ¥ in going away empty and dissatis- fied from every place where other people revel in sunbeans and extract laughter and comicali- ties out of # thousand little vexations. The preaching s an element of importance at acamp-meet.ng, It was a conspicuous feature on the occasion under review. The system pre- vailing exduded all but first-class “oratorical talent. It was observable everywhere that mat- ters moved by rule. Strict discipline was pre- gerved. Nothing but previous experience could have forescen cvery contingency and provided for them in advance, as here. The cast-iron regulat'ons of the National Association, dis- agrecab.e as they looked at first sight, have been triumphantly vindicated by their success. The National Committes has wmphenenlcd. the Committee, and the Lucal' Committee said relative had left him £60,000 ($300,000). He isaman of share of troul ket, fiower, aud fruit gx vards, and dairies, of poor and rich alike, will be joyfully heard by m Earope. They are welcomed home Ly many warm friends. gutic man, and diffuses activity and enterprise around him would like tosee the National Committee re- peat its visit next year. “Everyone is pleased, and Milwaukee is pronounced the champion cor- ner of the footstool for a relizious pienic. LAKE TRIPS FOR THE POOR AND SICK. The first trip on the lake for the poor and siek was so_successful that no one cntertained a doubt but that it would be repeated. The day came, and hundreds of invalids sssembled on the dock of the Flora, expecting tobe taken out again, but were disappointed. The Flora did not go. Therewas no trip. ‘Lhe deaf, the dumb, the blind, the_halt, the paralyzed, all kinds of victims of sickness, were there. ~The doctors had been nnable to raise funds for a sec- ond trip. The first simply gave the ncedy a taste of happiness, and an appetite for more. The Common Council was expected to contrib- ute alittle money for future trips, but the Finance Committ¢e does not scem to have been much impressed with the necessity or de- sirability of doing so. If the doctors want to interest the general ;public, and apply gentle pressure to the backbone of the Council, let them get up ward meetings. ' £60,000 FOR A LABORING MAN. William Cody, a laborer of the Cream City, this week received a Ietter from responsible persons in Australia notifying him of the death of arelative in that Colony, and further that Eood character, and has had his le in bringihg up a_ large famnily. Heis about to leave for Australia for the pur- pose of securing the legacy, and will immedi- ately return to Milwaukee. Cody has usually worked under city contractors, whose peer he will now be in respect of financial position. SCARCITY OF CHANGE. The past few weeks we have learned what is mesut by s “small-change famine.” There seems to be scarcely -any fractional currency in circulation. The quantity of silver fioating is but a drop in the ocean. Where the notes hiave gone to, and where the silver is which is sug— posed to have taken its place, is a mystery. Of course, a great many people, in the newness of the surprize of handling coin, haye hoarded it, and thus withdrawna considerablc sum from cir- culationthat isabsolutely necessary forthetrans- action of retail business; but as soonas silver is wut into general use it is probable that much of the concealed metal “will be brought out: again. At present, how! very great incon- Venicncs is feit by the scarcity of ciange. LICENSED 7O SELL FOISONS. Several persons having come to their death in Milwaukee'through thedncapacity of a_ctass of uncultivated, jguorant drug-venders that has Jong infgsted tlis among other Western cities, a moverfient was begun, some time ago, to have all drug-men licensed, and for this purpose a city by-law was adopted appointing a Board of Examiners, upon whose report alone a certifi- cate of competency can be obtained. To the Society of Milwaukee Pharmaceutists was dele- gated the duty of sclecting the names of such €xaminers, to be submitted to the Mayor, and the Society has now agreed to recommend the following us said Board: J. H. Tescl, John A. Dadd, William Rittmeyer, J. Ludwig, Carl Anncke, and Otto Schorse. AMUSEMENTS. Howe's London circus spens here Monday. Hooley’s minstrel orq'mizntiuu opened here Friday cvening. ¥ The Union ‘équm compauy, by canceling a less remuncrative engagement, have been in- du.ed to agree to play bere Monday, the 8lst in* £, and tivo following nights, and Wednesday matinee. Mr. Bean, of Gilmern & leasing the Opera-House, Tfaction in his management. He e is cvidently a man of push, energy, aud experience, such as is wanted in the piace. NOTES: A few days before Tug TRIBONE published the story of Démocratic delegate to St. Louis and County Treasurer Semler’s defaleation, lie was elected First Speaker of the West Bend Turn- verein. . A new printing-press has been received by the Sentinel. A new paper is about being started at Port Washington, called the Ozaukee County News. Another new elevator is going up on the Sonth Side. ‘Whitefish Bay road is patronized by most of the aristocracy and much of the demi-mounde of Milwaulkee. The Turners have several base-ball orgeniza- ‘Water lilies are sold by boy peddlers at two bunches of three each for 5 cent: Wild raspberries, larze and luscious, are sold on the streets. Judging from the immense numbe: Zcns, poul! d e upened und openiny, and to beopened, in_the city and within 2 radias of 10 miles, thé prices of these conuncdities will be down'on un average onc-hall next yea the blazing afternoons v W mereifully knocked off at the Mitchell Building. Of fifty-one deaths last weck thirty-three were of children under 5 years of age. This veats the figures of Tae TRIBUNE article of last Sunday. A strong team of cncrzetie citizens have taken hold of the long-tai.eu uf project of es- tablishing a first-class green market in the skating-rink on the West Side. Pickpockets still make a favorite hunting ground of the East Side market. The Sunday escursion trains ou the Milwau- keey Lake Shore & Western Railroad are 8 de-»f cided success. - PERSONAL. Mrs. Alexander Mitchell has returned from Florida and the East. The arrival of this most estimable lady, cudcared as she is to the hearts any. u?. and Mrs. E. D. Holton Lave arrived from Mr. Holton is a ch ener- Lerever Le goes. Mr. Fred W. Payne, Deputy Collector, has been so unwell that he decided to resign his pusition. He is now mending, but it will be ung before he regains his forier vigor and ro- Myers Brothers, the livery-men, have a fast brown mare christened Betsy. The health of the venerable Archbishop Henni is improving. Daniel Wells and Miss Wells have gone to the Ceutennial. RACINE. POLITICAL. Special Corrvespondence of The Tribune. Racrse, July 23.— Brainless candidates for political glory, who have as yel been unable to couvince either themselves or their friends that they are capable of filling any responsible position in this hurly-burly world of vurs, are sanguinely looking forward to positions ou tickets that will drag them through. The moneyed office-secker and his minions are ex- tremeiy affable to poor devils who have'been superciliously snubbed herctofore. They but- ton-hole him cajolingly and pander to bis vanity in such a manner that the victim’s head is com- pletely turded and bis little influence is tender- ed ere he knows what lie does. ‘The pot has commenced bolling with a vengeauce in our usually quiet town. A rousing meeting to further the mterests of Hayes and Wheeler will be held in the Opera-House to-night, and all who are loyal to the party are cxpected to at- tend and iend their influence, small though it be. The parisk prest will address the as- semblage in order to arouse his flock. The domipie will howl himeell huarse to convince tlic Nepublican members of the School Buard that be is inculeating the true political doctrine into tue minds of the rising generation, wnd i thus “‘worthy of his hire.”” ‘The editors of our several papers will carefully scan the butter on their bread, aud the side on which the * grease ™ predominates will have their moral support. Ladies will be judiciously interspersed among the audicnce to cncore to the echo every speak- er’s telling hit, flags will wave and handker- chiefs flutter enthusiastically for the rood old cause. In speaking of political matters, it might be well to mention the fact that the sue- cess of Republicanism in our city would be ma- terially furthered if certain desd weights were ignominiously kicked overboard. There arcone or two dead-beats and addle-headed fools who assume the respounsibility of running ward cau- cuses and Fhipping refractory voters into line. Men of no more intellectual calibre than Root- Digger Indians afe, for some inscrutable reason, allowed to hold the reins, when that fact alone is suflicient to disgust respeetable citizens. It would be well to commence 7ow a thorough cleaning out of.these disreputable clements, relegating them, as it were, to the opposite party, for which they were aesigned by nature. Let the managers secure assistants who have the genuine interests of Republicanism at heart, and who will not sell out for the purpose of gratifying personal malice or petty spleen; then when the toesin sounds ** to arms ™ traitorswill flourish only in the camp of the enemy, and the cause will be gloriously sustained. WEATHERIS)S, i The hot, dusty days of July ‘when the perspir and gnashes g pilgri st hads grim seeks the shade tecthwith envy at the refresh- & in” gauzy muslin and gossamer. There 100 degrees in the shade for several ingly cool and unconcerned divinity togged ‘gnt a mystery about the physical organization of the fairer portion of humanity Leyond the ken of your correspondent. While the “lord of crea- tion ” gasps and swelters in the heat and dust, with every garment slackened up, with a cool diluted 1émonude stowed away iu his paunch and a quart of ice cream on top, his misery is intensely aggravated by secing these airy, ethe- real beauties sail serenely bi’ Tooking frigid as an fceberg. We have becn aving_ it almost at days in suc- cession, and life has been aweary burden. But - the week closes with a cool lake breeze that makes the nights delicious and the suniight glorious. Sliowers have Jallen ut intervals, }\urlfyiug the atmosphere and washing the dust rom the leaves and grass, and sturdy *Gran- gers 7 live ia hopes of 4 rich fruition of the sum- mer’s toil. DIOGENES. That old Greelt *‘rooster,’” Diogenes, un- doubtedly thought that he was inculcating a moral lesson among his neighbors when he bbed his tallow-dip and meandered forth} in aylight, in quest of an honest man. But we have a sclf-appointed censor in our peaceable city whose zeal discounts that of his illustrious prototype ina_marked degree. The “duffer” of whom I write cannot wait until daylizht to begin bis search, neither is it honest men for whom he looks. Too penurious to investina lantern, or fearing that its glare would reflect on his own bulky carcass as being the chief ob- ject of his inquiry, he trasts to the Infallibility of his “cold aud glittering eye,” aided by the blink of the starlight, to deteet his vietims, He even ignores the attractions of a Benedick’s couch that he may not miss a chance to pounce upon evil-doers. In connection with his other uestionable traits, he is endowed with all the characteristics native to old women. In his clammy careass the *“milk of human kindness” has long since curdled, and the stimulant that muakes his_life endurable to himself is noisome scandal. If none is on the market, he soon manufactures 2 dose and seatters it broadeast. Recently this social ghoul retailed a horrible story of erime against one of our most estcemed citizens, a helpicss, peaceable old mau, whose head will svon be under the sod, and whose family would Le hopelessly crushed with shame should the terrible tale reach their cars. The last libel alluded to, however, will soon be aired in g court of law. ORPIAN ASYLUM. The maragers of the Taylor Orphan Asylum have very properly set apart one day of each year to be celebrated in memoriam of the noble Tounders. Last Monday evening being the anniversary, as it were, a number of friends from ihie city drove out to wituess an entertain- ment speciuily devoted to the recreation and amuscment of the lonely little waifs within the walls. Teeevening was rarely cnjoyed by all resent, and will be looked forward to anxiously hereafter by the orphans. OUT OF TUEIR ELEMENT. One of our leading families determined to in- dulze in a2 new-fangled patent, called a *sum- mer stove,” whicu they had heard yery highly recominended, so they sent to the manufactarer and ordered one. Theconsignment opportunely came when the head of the Tamily was at hoime, and, as he bad to return again on Monday mornt ingr, all hands and the cook, including an accom- plished lady g.fxmst, went bravely to work to set it up. In Gider to get thrcugh with the task at once, each one present selected & fragment and commenced fitting” joints. In half an hour a consultation was held. - The elygant emrlurs looked like o hardware store struck vy lightning, the carpet was strewn with dismembered pie.es, md the vexed “ tinners ™ prieved over their de- feat. The **hope of the house” went to bed with bis bands torn and blceding, and his face swollen. The Iady guest lay down on a rug ex- hausted, and snored fitfully near the wrecked stove; the cook and help were ingloriously dis- charged for incompetency, and the hardware dumped into the yard. Next day, a drawing of the patent fell Into the hands of the mertyrs which illustrated the fact that they had been trying to_erect the fireplace over the oven, and using the legs for a grate. * THREE ROBINSON CRUSOES. The three young gentlemen who went rusti- cating to Brown’s Lake two weeks ago narrowly escaped a horrible death from starvation. On Jeaving home they were well supplied with money, and cautioned to lay in a stock of provender suflivient to last them until they *broke camp.” But the sanguine youtns were chuck full of imaginative heroism, and deter- mined to go it a'la Robinson Crusoe. They squandered their last lonely nickel on pop and peanuts, and - “‘hooped” it lakewards. One week afterwards a party of friends visited the lucality, and found the juveniles hollow-eyed and gaunt, with vnly a rotton potato cach and afew wild leeks. They cannot be hired now to leave home 50 yards without a leg of boiled mutton over-their shoulders. ‘ONCE MORE UPON TIE WATERS." The * Commodore” has completed his im- provements upon the graceful “ Undine,” bought himsell a_ Seymour ucn—;ncke(, lies lemned to swear in true nautical style, and purchased a supply of “ Sweitzer !’ and Bologna, prcp:mtor{]to a cruise on Lake Superior. For two weeks he has been sobbing farewells upon the bosoms of his friends. The ‘‘Orphans” louk red-eyed and wretched, and it is expeeted that a corpulent corpse, wearing * goggles,” will drift upon the shore soon after some northern squall. Stay at home, Professor, aud claw ivory yet awhile. DRIFTINGS. The Holly Tree Inn is located under the Amazon Insurance office, and the sign of the latter establishment, in large gilt letters, is erected over the doorway of ~ the former., ¢ 8hell” Case, who is a very conscientious gen- tleman, remarked to a fricnd the other day that bie was © going up to the Amazon saloor tora 2zood square drink and a meal.” The fact that the “saloon” in question is manazed exclusively by ladies who are aumytliing but * Amazons,” ‘and who started the reading- rooms solely to counteract the influence of drinking-saloons, makes *Shell’s” threat rather ludicrous. Pautiis poking fun at the “Athletes,” and has a monster base-ball cap of variegated patch- work and Urilliant hues erceted in bis show-win- dow, but the boys get even with him by assert- ing that be weasured his own head some morn- ing witen his hair pulled, and formed a rather extravagant estimate of other people’s cra- niums. A young wan named Parsons, employed by Gorton & Jouwes to “wrastle” Texas beef among their customers, was suustruck one day last weels, and dropped inscusible on the side- walk, He is now i fair Wway to have another round with “Qld SoL.” D. C. Washburn, Esq., the gentiemanly pro* prictor of the Racine marble works, gencrously presented the members of the Club with a benu- & tiful marble ““home plate,” having the name of- the Cluband the year engruvur thercon. A rousing vote of tiiauks was tendered him at the 1 on Friday night. D. Kane, commonly called “Billy,” also handsomely remembered his old associatee and sent from Chivago a contribution of §20, for which be received o hearty encore. A very interesting gume of base-ball was played on the College grounds lust Monday between the “Kenosha Grangers” and the “Racine Westerns,” which resulied in favor of the latter club by a score of 14t0 9. The visit- ors bore their “defeat like gentlemen and sareatened 1evenge. A great pigeou shoot was indulged in on the new ball srounds last Thursday, and the ama- teur “poppers™ made an excellent showing. Burker and Amos carried off tie laurels. When the style of uniforn for the Athlete nine was under discussion, ome member sug- ested that they adopt regular circus Lights. Tovell aroscin his wrath, aud would not be cumforted, Y e W, On Aug. 5 Bailey’s_** 500 mammoth shows in one, all for 50 cents,” will visit our city, For further particulars see Bill Tapley, who las Leen Ioaiing all the week ou the strength of it. PERSONAL. Alr. A. P. Bromley, tormerly of Vermont, and this summer a graduate of “the Albany Law School, having decided to come West, has “ hung out his shiugle” in Ragine. His many friends will be glad to hear of his success, and his forn:er clussmates will not_only be glad to hear of it but will expect it. The test of luck 1o von, Bromt s’ Lol O Tozs Cyoper, of Birlington, Wie. e b rton, of Mtiwaukee, and Miss cen the gmests of Mis. C. 1all during the past week. Tirc beaury and the accomplisiments of the former lady gladdened many 2 young gallunt's heart while bere, and the " dignified” grace of Burlington’s social star will be welconed back again by the mourning Romeos in that pleasant own. ~ The Hon. Ansfey Gray, of Towa County, was having his muttou-chop whiskers fanned by our lake breeze Friday. The Hon. W. P Lyon, one of the Judgzes of the Supreme Bened, visited a few days with Dr. and Mrs. C. 8. Duncombe, on his way to join his famity in the East. v The Rev. James H: Pettit has returned from Jamaica, where he has been for his healih. J. G. Hadly, Esy,, of Chicago, made 2 flying trip to Racine last Friday in thie interests of the Fairbanks Brse Ball Club. Mra. Clarence Smith is welcomed back again for a bricf visit by a larze circle of friends. Mrs. Orton, of Milwaukee, grew lonely with- out the *““hope of the house,” and came down to draz her hoing 2eaiy. Henry Van Pelt, Esq., is ‘“banging’’ probates during the absence of Judge Hand. The Rev. Simmons, of Kenosha, preached an eloquent sermon in the Church of the Good Shepherd last Sunday evening. 3 ‘Tre lady who lost ‘the haudkerchicf contain- ing inouey can get it from the Hon. N. J. Field on_application. Mr, Perrett found the weealth and lett it in Mr. Field’s care. KENOSHA. AQUATIC: Special Correspondence of The Tribune. Kexosua, July 22—The notice that 2 boat- raceisto take place in this city is always the signal for a large crowd to gather to witness the sport; and when the contestants for the honors of the race are well-known citizens—as was the case in the race of Monday night—the interest taken in the success of the different craft is pro- portionally great. Some time before the hour of starting, the interested ones were secn wend- ing their way toward the harbor-pier, and at 7 p. m. the docks and pier were filled with a large crowd of spectators. The evening was fine, not too warm, with buta faint shadow of coming storm in the linc of black clouds that skirted the western horizon. Knowing ones shook their heads, predicting a storg, but sail-boat and row-boat paid no heed to thewould-be prophets, but left the harbor for the e expanse of water beyond, intent onlyon witnessing therace from the best possible point of view. The cons testants were fine specimens of the genus homo, with plénty of musce, and looked, as they waited for the sig- nal to start, determined to win, or dic in the atfempt. Three boats started, the Lily, manned by Messrs. Simmons and Brown; the Bain, by Messrs. Slosson and Campbell; the Henriettn, by Messrs. J. E. and H. A. Cappel- ese. The boats started from Simmons’ ecastern dock a little past 7 o'clock, the Lily taking the lead, the Bain sceond, and the Henrfetta a few fect behind, Everybody was on the qui vive of expectation, each one wishing suceess for their fuvorite. The Bain counted about as many friends among the spectators in this race as the Lily, and many were the wagers giten and taken that the Bain would be the winning ‘boat. The Lily, however, proved lierself equal to the emerzency, and bore off the * palm of victory.” The Bain took sccond honors, and the Denrictta meckly assumed the honor of bringing up the rear. Meanwhile, during the progress of t ce, while all eyes werc riveted with anx- ious gaze on the swiftly-propelled boats, mere spees out in tl e, huge banks of clouds, black as the fabled shades of Ercbus, piled themselves higher and higher in the heavens until the whole sky was overcast with a all of blackness a little tov suggestive of sud- Bcn squalls to make a longer svjourn on the Drond waters of Lake Michigan desirable, espe- cially for those who were out in sail-boats. A homie-run was made by all buats, spectators, Lappy winners in _the race, as well as luckless Tosers, all mingled in a grand, ** hurly-burly stampede over the ground in search of shelter from the swift-gathering storm. Al the bouts suceeeded in mukingytie harbor, save one sinall boat, whose one occupant was £0 taken up with the race that ke failed to note the fast-coming storm until it burst upoh him. To add to his discomfiture, after hehad takenin sail he discovered that one of his oars was missing, and that he him- self was at the merey of wind and waves unless help from shore reached him. His condition was observed by the crew of the Fitzzerald, who went to his assistance in the yawl belonging to that vessel. When they reached the boat the young man was in to inscnsible condition, ani the boat nearly filled with water. Thae improvement nade by the crew of the Bain in the manipulation of the oars during the two or three weeks® practice they have in- dulged in, seems to warrant that a third race will” find them quite competent to wrest the ¢ laurel-wreatlt " of two victories from the crew of the Lily. NUSEROUS ATTRACTIONS out of town have drawn our_citizens, many of them, away from the city during the week in search d rest. Principal among the places of resort visited were the cainp-meet- ingat Elm Grove, just out of Milwaukee, and the Sunday-school Convention held at Lake Bluff. One party of ladies, twelve in number, placed themscelves under the care of one geutle- man, and he a *wee sma’” man at that, fora day'sattendanceat the Conventionat Lake Bluff. They reported, on their return, much that was favorable coucerning - their expericnces during the day, but added, by way of pareathesis, thut the litile shepherd ‘had u Geal of difiiculty in keepiug his flock of big shiecp together, and fa seemly order. This Convention will continue in sl:smm until next Tuesday, 2ud is well worth a visit. & THE “ YOUNG PRY of the city regaled themselves with a picnie and dance at “ Durkee’s Drive™ last Thursday afternoon. Judging from the reports brought in by the little lads und lassies as to the manner in which the affair was conducted, some ot the young people might learn a lesson _therefrom, and pattern their next attempt in this line aiter this sample of what the coming men and women can do to make a picnie enjoyable. The refresh- mentswere excellent,as amatter of course, inas- much as careful mumninas provided the necessary viands to supply the physical wants of the youtli- ful gentry, Llie wmusic was furnished by Dick- hant's orchestra, which is the * finest “of tie kind " to be had in thecity. ‘L'wo or threcof the parties of socially-inclined individuals tested the much-talked-of beauties of this fashivuable re- sort during the week, aud give it the Lighest meed of praise. AN UNCEREMONIOUS BATH was taken by the oceupants of a certain boat Monday afternoon in the waters of the classic stream that meanders sluggishly through our city past gas-houses, tannerics, and other places of like odors, but whether said bath was ¢old or hot bias not._been aceurately ascertained. The bath was not intentional on the part of the bathers, but was caused by the upsetting of the boat in which they were prospecting. ‘The lan- guage used on the occasion was morcimpressive than eiegant, but was not to be woudered at, considering the condition of the water they were precipitated into, aud the mass of rank vegeta- tion that claimed an intimate acquaintance with their nether extremities as they entered the abode of the festive bull-frog and the spurtive minnow. When they emerged trom their une: pected bath, dripping with water, and coveré with different specimens of river weeds, interspersed here and there with patches of green scum that scemed to assimilate wonderfully well with the modern arments they were clothed in, they certainly Boted anything but refreshed by their contact with the cooling. element. The few of the mishap grected these unlug wigrhts with a shout of merriment as the ed their frantic endeavors to escape a too intimate ob- servation of the accumulations of past ages at the bottom of the river. A little more caution nest time, gentlemen, will prevent « repetition of the disaster. vitnesses PERSONAL. Miss Anna Gillett, First Assistant in the High Sthool of this city, is spending the vacation at Long Brancl. Several cases of sunstroke are reported for the wock just closed. Mrs. Francis is visiting Mrs. Lyman. 5 The Rev. H. M. ill oceupy the pul- pit of the Church of the Guod Shepherd i Racine Sunday evening. J. E. Watson and lady left the city last Thuesday for a trip to Philadelphia. Dr. Gridley is still an jnvalid. Mr. Z. G. ‘Simmors is improving his dock property. = Tue * Grangers of this city beat the “Un- ions” of Bristol in a gume of base-ball last Sat~ urday Kenosha Lodg new quarters o Mrs. Wallace, of Racine, is vi of Mr. Georze Yule. Miss Sisson, of Milwau! acation with her cousin, s Delia Bullene. Park City Lodge; No. are moving into their fine new lodze-room over the cxpress of- fice, The most fashionable exercise for. ladies— pulling the oars. y 1. M. Rogers has severed his connection with the Telegraph. Who will be local editor now ¢ Mrs. Levi Grant has returned from Avon Springs. 3 OCONOMOWOC. . CROPS IN GENERAL. Special Corresgiondence of The Tribune. 0Ocoxosowoc,July 2L.—As it raius here about every third day, we have an abundance of wet weather, which, in conjunction with the broiling sun, which usually comes out directly after the rain, causes rust to accumulate on wheat to an alarming extent, 2nd it is thought that many fields in this vicinity will be entirely ruined. Oats, however, are in a flourishing condition, and corn, in all probability, will be & fair erop. Hops, contrary to expectations, are doing re- markably well, showing 2 large growth in the vine proper, and a corresponding growth in “qrms,” which are well laden with #burs.” 0. 49, have moved into their er Dan Head & Co.’s bank. ng the family ¢, is _spending hier But those using short poles—say from 12 to 15, feet in lengtb—will have an abundance of “erow-nests,” which, in addition to beinz & nuisgnee to pickers, never coutain as rich and firm hops as vines that have had 2 support for nearly their catire length. Hay, owing to the frequent wettings it has received while curing, will undoubtedly be very dusty. - JACHT RACE. Last Wednesday nizht as C.'T. Sutton and myself were takitg o sail in his model boat the Scud, the Grace, a somewhat larger craft, carry- ing a'third more ail, showed 1 disposition to raze. Therefore, we ruced for about 2 miles, when we were so far aliead that it wus growing monotonous. The Scud is a very pretty little boat 61§ feet in width by 13 in length, and is the fastcst boat at the * Place of the Beaver.” TUE PULL-BACK BRIGADE. The first “gencral hop? of the season came off at Draper Hall last Saturday night. The term “general hop ™ signifies that the guests at the other houses were invited, and it is usuall{ the signal for a_grand display in dress. Bub understand that the party in question was not designed to be o Caliaress party,” neverthe- less there were a goodly number of nicely dressed, ladies present. ~ There were ‘pull- Lacks " to the right of me, *pull-backs " to the left of me, pull-backs ™ In Tront of ‘me, and “pnu—b;mis’ behind me; and, being a3 lover of statnary, I gazed and wondered; while ’round in the mazy waltz whirled the invin.ible “ pull-back bri ] ade, The guests of the house, with a sprinkling of our tuwnspeople,.and a few from Gifford’s, comprised the party. Among the Iadies present from the Gillord House, be- side Miss Annie Gifford, I noticed Mrs. L. A. Barrell and Mrs, A, B. Adam, of Chicago. The party, though not large, was very ‘zlensant; and the sounds ot “revelry by night ¥ were heard until “high twelve,” when Lheg suddenly ceased out of respaet to the Sabbath, which should ever be the unbroken day of rest. MUSICAL BELLES, “Miss Sarah Maguire and Miss C. Pomarede, of St. Louis, who spent a brief scason here fast sunmer, have returned, and the music of their veices is heard again at the * Place of the Bea- ver.? Butas Iam not o eritic, I can ouly tell thiat they are fine musicians, by the knots of merry laughing people who suspend their mirtn and liarlty to hear thew sing and play. STEAMBOAT EXCURSION. Last night Capt. Parker took a party, myself among the number, on board his steawn_yaclit and cruised up and down and arvound 10-. mowoe Lake until ‘quite late in the evening. The Captain has u very pretty boat, with ampie accommodstions for " twenty-five or thirty peo- ple, and nearly every evening lic treats 2 good® ly number to'a very pleasant and agreeable ride, teams up to every landing on the blows the whistle us a signal for the dwellers in that vicinity to **come on board.” TIn this way e picks up 2 “merry sct” of peo- ple and eitertuins them right royaliy; much to the pleasure o Limself and gl concerned. FATAL ACCIUENT. Little Johnnie LRockwell, 7 years of age, a son of A.J. Roclowell, formerly Tof this piave, but now engaged in the mamniazture of leather at Warren, La., was accidentally kitled at the ter-named place on Monday morning last. As ar us I can learn the particulars, he was killed ou their railroad while running to the woods after bark. It secms that one of the men, who was sitting on the end of a car, held the ehild on his lap, when asudden jerk caused the man to lose his balance, in regaining which he dropped the child down between the cars. Tie funcral was held here at Mr, Rockwell’s resi- denee on yesterday. ‘The followin, e all ghat the following-tumey ¢ cotertainingTut the present writing, exe by children and serv- ants: 3 At Draper Ilall—Mrs. S. D. Kimbark, Miss Maud Kimbark, Miss Carrie Boardman, ' Mrs. Geo.W. Fuller, Miss Hattie Fuller, Miss Bryant, Miss Ggodridge, Mrs. P. Pick, Clarence 1. Pect® Ferd W, Peck and wife, Harold S. Peck and wife, Miss Gossage, Mrs. J, W. Boardman, A E. Walker, Mrs. Tencaup, Henry Ames, D . Culver, M. J. Emmons, - Chicagd; Mrs. C. . “thompson, Mrs. Heury Brentano, Mrs. Harvey, John Maguire, Miss Saah Maguire, Miss G Pomared, Chzs. Bray, Mrs. 8. 5. Smith, Mrs. Wyat M. Brown, Mrs, Bush, "Mrs. Ober, St. Louis; Jukius Lester and wife, San Francisco; Col. 8. Buening, Waukegan: Wilford Patten and wife, E. H. Gunmson, Milwaukee; Geo. J. Jacobs, Detroit: J. J. Brackenbush, Boston; J. D. AL Holmes, Wlxccliu%' W. Va.; 8. D. James, Louisville, Ky.; Ci:as. McGraw, Dallas, Tex. Heary Bullington, New Yo At Giford's—T. Sterling West, Philadelphia; 3rs. Gen. G. Smith and son, A. B. Adams an wife, Mrs. L. A. Barrell and_daughter, Gen. H. Taylor, Jolm Roe, T. 8. Kirkwood, Chicago} Wayland Trask and wite, N. Y., Mrs. William ac, Mrs, J,_P. Carr, Mrs. Join G. Kelly and liter, St Louis; David Ferguson and wife, Ella Fergzuson, William_Allen and wife, ses and Llattie Allen, Jolu Norris, ALL. aqF M the M waukee, At the Townsend House—James N. St. Paul; L. C, Merrick, J. V. Cl: 3rs. Mobart ‘Taglor and son, Miss M. J. Whipple, A. £. Si weisthal, II. I Mill 3 Miss Stahl, P. B. Jones, Milwaukee; H. Livermore, St. Louis; C.T. Whitford, Beloit; Coolc Ely, Oskosh. X Kanr Vaxa. * -GENEVA LAKE. NOTES. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. GENEVA LaxE, Wis., July 21.—To the visitor cspecially the residences upon the shore of tais most beautiful lake, with their extensive grounds, are of importanre. No similar lake in this portion of the country is surrounded by such tasteful grounds and houses. The people are perfectly lavish in thieie attentions. Adrive through the grounds is onc of the greatest at- tractions of the place. Owing to the Centen- nial and ther causes, the hotel business here is SOmCWhAL meagre. Prof. R. D. Svott will give a first-class con- cert at Metropolitun Hal” Wednesday evening. He comes well recoimmended. Politics are very Light at present. Nothing of importauce is being done by either party, bug the general fecling is so favorable to Hayés and ‘Wheeler that those who favor the Dewocratic candidates are wlmost afraid to express their opinions. The various firms here are apparent~ Iy doing a first-rate business. The steamers are still op the move. The st Lucius Newbersy took out a pleasant. excursion party Saturday eyening. TheTown Board meets to-da The crops about here arc looking quite fine. The Fox River Base-Ball Club made a visit to the Crawford Club, of this place, Saturday, and washed them out to the tune of 21 to 11. A short time.ugo the yacht Dauntless cap- sized near Black Point, Geneva Lake. No lives were lost, and the bout was recovered. A picturesque public ¢ cailed Centennial Hatl is nearly completed near the business por- tivn of the town. A special yachit race will take place next Sat- urday under the management of the Lake Ge- neva Yacht Club. All'the boats owned about: the lake are expected to enter the lists for this contest, and the winuer will be presented with a splendid silk flag. "the Episcopal Sunday-school members took a picuic-trip up the lake last week, enjoying them- selyes heartily. At the annu: public school meeting, several new oflicers v chosen upon the Board to re- lace those whose terins had expired. It was decided to pay but §1,00 for the serviees of a Principal during the coming year, and to further reduce the estimated expense of $4,000 15 per cent. A beautiful book of New Zealand ferns from the _cabinet of the Seminary has been awarded to, Miss Florence Farrington for excellence in botany. It is a very valuable prize. “The Arion Club gave a very pleasant concert on board the steamer Lucius Newberry Thurs- day evening. Several members of the Farrazut Boat-Club bave established single-sculls here for practive. Mr. George C. Smith, of Hamilton, O., a prominent railroad manager, has been visiting at the residence of Mr. L. D. Sampsol The Grand Army of the Republic will be here from Ruckford us soon as proper railway fazl ties can be ovtained. LR, i ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN., THE REPUBLICAN MOVEM: Speciul Correspondence of 1'he Tribune. WAUKEGAN, July 22.—In order tv’enter upon something substantial towardsthe support of the Republican ticket, those of our citizens belong- ing to the party have organizéd a Club, an ad- journed meeting of which was held on last “Tuesday evening at the Council Chamber. The objects of the Club, as embraced in the consti- tution, are such that no true citizen could have the least objection, but, on the contrary, would simply be doing himself justice to heartily sup- port. At the meeting alluded to, quite & num- ber of our leading citizens were present, among whom were £ae following: The Hon. C. W. Up- ton, Homer Cook, J. F. Cory, Robert Douglas, C. A. Partridge, J. L. Al- lan, J. P. DManchester, and others. The naries of many neW members were en- rolled, also the propriety of holding a ratifica- tion imceting at an early date discussed. The bencefits that will be derived as a dircet result of the Hayes aad Wheeler local Club will doubt- less be considerably in advance of what was first expected. The character of the leaders in such 2 movement is the movement itself, and no bet- ter reference could be given in this case than the men who have connected themselves with it. Township clubs will be organized at an ear- Iy date, at which time this fall’s campaign will be fairly commenced. A company of young “bloods,” to be Gesignated as the Haymakers, largely of voters previously denied that privi- lege on account of their youth. The judgment displayed by them _in this nove will certainly command for them the respect of older and more experienced indi- viduals, besides reaping the individual benefits resulting from an honest Administration. There is the usual multiplicity of oflice-seekers, an on aceount of their close observance, I woul advise them to * take heed lest they fall.” The eloquence of a certain individual wishing to se- care & position up in the brick office does not appear to be attended with the effect he would wish. Another meetingof the Club will be held on next Tuesday evening at the Council Cham- ber. As business of importance will be trans- acted, a full attendance is desired. An oppor- tunity will also be given on that evening for the admission of an)l wishing to become members. The Democrats have apparently sunk back in their former deplorable condition, thus verifying the truth of the statement, * After the storm follows a calm.” " MISCELLANEOUS CHURCH NEWS. The exercisesof the Inter-StateSunday-School Convention, now beiug leld at Lake Biuff, hes afforded considerable attraction for our citizens during the pust weck, and doubtless will until it closes on Wednesday next. On next Tuesday the Sabbath-schools of this city will attend in “ bulk,” should the weather prove favorabje. The fong unsettled condition of affairs at the church has at lust been settled, in & very unsatisfactory manner. When professed ~ Christions _ will act in such & manner as to bring discredic upon themselves, and they are perfectly aware of the fuct, all efforts towards a reconciliation are simply wasted. It i3 earnestly hooed that harmony may be restored, and Christ’s cause be ageain recognized fu a proper manner; but we {ear that the Worst i3 not yet, ** as a house di- vided against itself cannot stand.” R The Rev. E. H. Curtis, of tuc Presbyterian Church, will to-day cause his hearcrs to.reflect on their spiritual condition. e Tihe Rev. Mr. Aichison will again be found in his accustomed place in the Methodist Church preaching the Guspel to every creature. Elder W. Collins will preach in the Chapel this eveuing at 7230 o'clock. 5. L. The strongest nine that Wankegan has ever had has been organized during tue wecek, and adopted the name of *“ Athletes,” which club combines talent and genel wortly. It is in cvery respect worthy of special notice, as the fullowing list of weil-known gentlemen are its members: Russell Price, Captain 2nd pitelier; John E. McCanna, cateher; Victor Burton, first base; Thomas Hoey, second base; Will Shats- well, third base; Wilbur Jilson, short-stop; A. L. Gilbert, left ficld; James McLane, centre field; J. L. Brewster, right feld; Mr. Adams, substitute. They expecet to play two or three games this week. CONCERNING PERSONS. Mr. J. W. McGee, for some time past con- fined to bis liouse on account of illness, is now ¢ Williaw Brow, Esg., of Newark, . J, for- ferly of this city, calicd upon bis old acquaint- ances tie st of the week. Franklin Shumway has again returned to his farm at Idn, To. He aaticipates o big harvest. John A. Singer, Esq., of New York, son of the Iate I. M. Singer, was in town on Friday, look- ingas lxup?y as a king. Little Charley Johnson, the poplar Supply Agent on the Chicago & Northwestern road,is enjoying a Drief reereation. He entitled toits Miss Belle Barnum, of Chicago, is visiting with the family of the Ton. W. K. MeAllister in this city. Mrs, Bayard, formerly Miss Nettie Fay, now of St. Lonis, 1s enjoying a visit with retatives and friends in this'city, looking as happy as ever. Mr. William Witherell and family, of Chicago, spent last Sat irday and Sunday among old ae- i n this city. X jam Rodgers, of Detroit, Mick., has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stone during the week. QUELER, The actions of Thomas Kinney, a teamster, have of late been of a suspicious character. Last winter Mr. Kinney was attacked with a serious illness wlhitch coutined him to bis bed for a con- siderable lenetin of time; the disease at inter- vals affected his brain and eaused hiz to be al- most uncontrollable. His physical condition soon improved, however, but mentally he scem- cd to grow worse, having & manfa - fyr purchas- | ing auvthiag that was for sale, espezially horses. £¢ would s all day at a rapid speed, and would remain out at night with no eduesday he was arrested and confined in the Sherif@s oilice, whereupon he wmanifested the dispieasure e experienced by making wild threats eoueerning persons and things, On Fridny moruing he was i 1ore Judge Turaer, and tricd by whw, after distening to the eviden X3 in a verdict of “sound mind.” What could we do without jurymen? WAUKEGAN'S NEW BAND. Slater’s Band is no more, and, as a resuit, sotite ol its members, with valuable additional materiul, huve organized 2 new one. Waukegan hias always been biessed with good musical tal- ent. The new band is under the leaderskip of Prof. Guber, and is made up_as follows: Franeis Gujwr and Byroo Wiard, Eand B flat; James W.Green and C. B. Detrick, B cornet; John Golding and Charles West, E and B alto; George Leber and Smnuel Con, tenors; Orange Nickols, baritoue; Frank Morstadt, bass; George Yager, snare drumj John Lcber, bass druw, They were present at Lake Bluff Fri- day, discoursing sweet strains among the oaks, tending greatly to enbance the pleasure of the oceasion, und all feeling that it was good for them to be there. TIIS AND THAT. . An unfortunate occurrence took place in the township of Libertyville Thursday, which, it is very probable, will result in the deathof an estimable farmer named Durkin. While Mr. Durkin was mowing on that day, his tcam be- came frightened and ranaway, throwing Durkin from the seat in front of the sickle-bar, which cut off one arm and badly bruised him clse- where. Te is under the care of Drs. Maxson aud Cory. ¥ The atrival in this city during the week of several musicians in the shape of organ-grind- ers hus tilled the air with music and charmed ooject in view. On W under the wheels and had his left foot sg badly* crushed a8 to render amputatiol cessary, I is doing well and will regover. g B{ is closed, though the Bosed of Ton is clozed, thou ic Board of T; be able to miseg the $5,000 needr;lsfiers xx'leo L] and have the work done in time to reopen gy institution for the winter term. They nave I . yet selected a Principal, though it iy pect- that Dr. G. W. Querean iill accept the postii.C if the building is placed in mmp!gte repair, The lawn sociable given by the ehoir of Ty e lawn en by the gy Churchl Holsl g’ednesday e‘venhltg. ‘K:{e Tesi. ence of H. S. Bryan, was one of the plesgy, es_zr gatggflng; % btiheyieufimi = e P! ot ¢ Sons of on hold their anm icnic at the Fair-Grounds on Aun":IsLE;lgmg ave issued 2 most attractive pmzmfi:me. & The Centennial Choral Society was disbandeq on \l\'edne]sdn_v eix"fning, but next week our prig. cipal vocalists will organize a perm: ; c!g:ms. org: Permanent mal A large number of our citizens are tendance at the Cen‘ennial, but the will defer the trip until Septcmber. ‘The pastor of_ St. Marv's Ghureh, th e pastor of Mary’s Church, the B. Musphy, is vicwing the Centena® 17 T 5 Amanda James and Mrs. F, D. Jamesare vzs‘léngfricugsl 5\: Clhf:tt{n, hy' Miss Josie Elder, of New York, hag iting Miss Maggie Harrls, and’ sueeecg making many warm friends in Aurora. L _Mrs.’D. C.” Pease arrived bhome on Taesddy icago purchasing. nt, v in af. majority rom a visit to her friends in Belvidere. I{atter&' i]s our new Ch(1 3 making daily trips to and from the city 1, aceommodation of all who choose to av)a.flo;li.;::‘: selves of his_services—ani he is thoronghy competent to fill the bill acceptably. v Jucob Stearne and Master Isadore Goldsmity are looking over the big show at Philadelphis. Miss Ellen 0’Connor, of Chicago, gave afing exhibition of her rare clocutionary powers, lasg evening, at the Opera-flouse, and Miss Mare Byron’s charming voice, in several of her besy sougs, added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion. George Wheeler, a brakeman, who fell from his traiu some duys since, just cast of the city, is doing well, and will not be scriously crippled through having a knez-pia: broken. 3 L. Titsworth, Sr., is visiting Eastern friends, while Mrs. T. is rusticating in Iowa. Rufus Kand, of St. Paul, Minn., i3 visiting olg ifi-icm]‘s iln [zlyx’ls city, uxtg guest of Wallie Cush. ng. *Ruf.” expects to_graduate ere logg member o i ‘55. Puipg - GE2Y Mrs. W. H. Morse, of Dubuque, is visif ing Ler mother, Mrs. B. Hackney. .~ o Prof. Mandeville, late Principal of Jenningy Scminary, and family, have removed to Ci cago. The Rev. Hibbard Tucker, of Nashille, and Miss Gertie Little, of this city, were uni in marrioge on Tuesday morninir, at the resi- dence of the Hon. A. C: Little, the knot being ticd by the Rev. Thomas Galt. A few houry luter the happy pair departed for the Adirop dacks, and,aiter spending a couple of months in ZEastern travel, will settle in Cleveland, 0. The wife of Cyrus Bowen, quite aa elderly lady, residing on Eust street, the mother of Mr, Eugene Bowen, is very dangerously ill. My, J. A. Shoems oue of our oldest and - csteemed citizen, is a victim of cone sumption. ~ He has been contined to his res © dence for some months, and is steadily 3 Mr. 2nd Mrs. D. C. Haight, of Chicazo, have Tieen speuding a few days among old_friends i this city, guests of Mr. Heury Skaw.- Mr Haizht “wasa typo in the Beaoon oflice here while that sheet was conducted by George 8. Baugs, but followed George into "the Rl Postal Service, and is now enjoyi i tion from the Chicago Post-O; 3r. Seleh Williams, better known among his old friends in this city as Steb,” departed {from among us Monday last for Atchison, Kan,,. to resume his duties as Master Mechanic of the Atchisun & Nebraska Railroad. Alr. J. B. Haney, a teacher in the publiz schools of Grand Rapids, Mich., and for some years connected with the daily press of that city, 1s spendiug his vacation among relatives in this city, endeavoring to recuperate. ‘The Rev. J. L. Jobnson, President of the cok ored Hayes and Wheeler Club at Marshalltown, Ta.,—who is on his way to Maryland to do cam- paignservice among his race,—addressed the colored people Wednesday evening, from the Cqurt-House steps. He is quite an eloquent speaker; his points were well takes, and .his rentarks were listened to with marked attention by the small audience present. Mr. E. W. Hoyt, manager of the zine works at Peoria, is just recovering from a severe attack of Lrain sever, which confiued him to his resk- dence in this city for ten days. sutliciently restored to leave his house with safety, he departed for Peoria on Tuesday after- noon to insure his empioyes against disappolnt- ent in receiving their wages as usual on the 20th inst. AMaj. L. G. Bennett, of Yorkyille, Circuit Clerk of Kendall County, will skortly issue from the Beacon oflice a most complete history of the veteran Thirty-sixtli Illinois Regiment, The Liev. Dr. I. N. Hobart, of Downer’s Grove, - Superiotendent of Home Missions of Illinois, occupied the pulpit of the First Baptist Chareh _ on Sunday morning last. Mr. Marvin H. Bovee, of Chicago, the talented and distinguished advocate of the abolition of the death-penalty for crime, is rusticating for afew days anong his fricnds in this city. John Jaurict, of Terre Haute, Ind., is enjoy- ing a brief visit among his relatives and frien in Aurora. John 8. Hawley, one of our prominent dry- 00ds merchants, was pleasantly surprised on edoesday afternoon on finding huny over hig desk 2 superb oil-painting of himself, ‘exccuted , by Charlie Brown, at thé instance of his ner, Mr. Loren F. Otis. J. Dana Hall is a vivtim of typhoid fever. Henry Reder, clerk in J. N. Standt’s drog store, arrived home last evening from the Black Hills, where he has been since early in April. He owns two paying claims, and will return to the Hills in September. The “dog-days * are having the usual effect in Lake View as clsewhere, and the status quo is only faiutly inaicated by the word * quict™ underscored. That portion of the community the disconsolate. Thursday morning brought with it twomorkeys, one of which furnished mu- sic, while the other, of the smaller order, made himscif conspicuotis in colleciine the 'lucre. Many otier resident monkeys were attracted to {l.w: cene. ‘“ God belp the rich; the poor can e b Ninety-threedegrees in the shade on Wednes- ay. Notice a(g)cnrs in the local papersthat a meet- ing of the Democrats of Waukezan will be held at the Council Chambers to-morrow afternoon, at which time delegates will be appointed to at- tend the State Democratic Convention. The suloons will be deserted for the time being, which, perhaps, will be the only beuefit to be derived. The Lake County Fair is to beheld at Liberty- ville on Tucsday, Wednbsday, and Thursday, the 19th, 20th, and 21st days of September. Street Commissioner Yager Las been doing some substantial work upon our streets during the week, AURORA. Speclal Correspondence of The Trivune. AURORA, July 22.—Our people have hardly as yet recovered from the shock oceasioned by the rightful suicide of Miles Fergusqn on Monday evening, and little else is talked of. The stricken family have the most sincere sympathy. of the entire commimity in their great aflliction, and but few persous manifest a desire to dwell uporn the fanlts of the man who possassed so many confmenduble qualities of mind and heart. The Dircctors of the Sitver-Plate Manufacturing Company are reticent, and though, in their wecting of Monday afternoon, they unwillingly acted upon the advice of their attorneys, and in- structed the Secretary 1o commence criminal proceedings, Iam convineed that they deeply regret such action, and, should they coniinue their investigations, will not divulge the actual amount of the deficit. The statement in my dispatch of Monday night, that Mr. Ferguson had offered to turn over $12,000 to $15,000 worth of property to the Dircctors, was an unin- tentional ervor. Ile did turn over to them when detected, $1,000 in company stock ahd $200 in bunds—this comprising about the sum total of his worldly possessions, since his homestead is heavily mortgaged—and the understanding was_that he should not be prosceuted; but thy pressure of wild oatside rumors excited the stockhotders so much that the Directors - were compelled to act. The funeral services oecurred at his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, the house and grounds and adjoiuing strects be: ing thronged with pcople. The Rev. 8. P. l\c{)“j fix_‘anounccd the opening prayer; the Rev. D.D. Hill read a hymn, which wus sung by the choir; the Rev. Samuel Paine, pastor of the Galena Street M. E. Charch, of which deceased was 3 member, then"read a part of the Ninetieth Psalin and made some brief but most appropriate remarks upon the uncertainty of human life,—his words being, well chosen and considerate, but not occupying over ten minutes. At the grave a hymn was sung, the ritual read, and the obsequies were over. ACCIDENT. On Saturday afternoon last a little son of A. E. Barker, not yet 9 years of age, while indulg. ing in the forbidden smusement of climbine d_o’n from a moving freight-train, was thrown ‘which, by nature of a restless disposition, and because it is fashionable spends its summers running round the cirele of resorts, huntinga cool place, has cither gone or is speedily going onits fruitless quest, and now, while the ab- sentees are mopping their fevered brows, and singing “ Home again,” the stay-at-homes, with culm content and no exertion, are enjoying tle summer climate of the coolest suburb of the coolest_city on the continent. They know 8 good_thing when they get it. Butontsideof its climatic claims to appreciation, the town has other capabilitics for tiding over the “hot spell” in a comfortable manner. Purest of lake water, accessible from all the priucipal streets, and nineteen salovns simitarly access ble for the thirsty, shady groves with meander- ing walks for the sentimental, base-ball for the muscular Christians, the e View Sun for seckers after knowledge, ‘Town Board mect- ings for the future Presidents, and a com- modious jail for aspiring patrivts, form a com- bination that should not be overlooked in weighing the comparative merits of watering- * places. 4 CHURCH ITEMS. The Rev. Dr. Blackburn will preach this morning at the Fullerton Avenue Church. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be admin- istered in this church tue first Sablath in August, after which Mr. Young will tale his customary summer vacation. PENSONAL. Mr. R. R. Clark left tuwn Wednesday by way of the Iake for the Magnetic Spriugs =t Grand Huven, Alrs. Clark’s health. ‘The Rey. Mr. Heoderson, of Streator, his been spending a few days in his old hume, o2 ,his way to Geneva Lake for a vaeation. : _, The Rev. Mr. lutchinson, of Marengo, is vis- iting with his famil Mr. Edward Foster’s. Mr. 8. B. Chase has just returned from *Colo= where he has been recreating for some Mr. W. C. Goudy and family left last week for the East, intending to mkr.-y the Centeunial ou the way. Col. ana Mrs. Fred Grant are epjoying the uiet of Lake View at the temporary home of r. Potter Palmer. The “young folks? of the town haveat length returned from their varions schools aud colleges for the Lolidays, and have stirred TP the home circles again after six months of res pite. Look out for picnics abuut this time, Tut forgetting excursions to Lincoln Park. DASE-BALL. Lake View has now in the * Brown Sox ” 008 of the best amatcur base-ball clubs in this county, and it has recently sustained this repu- tation by a number of well-ontested mateues with mémbers of the “Amateur Leagne” of Chicago. The nine is a strong one all_round, but the catcher fs jts most interesting feature. Catching amateur pitchingis sometimes no fun, but the cateher of the % Bruwn Sox ” is perfect: The names of the nine are as follows: Will Yott, catcher: Forrest, pitcher; Byron Clarks first base and Captain; Brondecker, seco base; Buker, third base; Thompson, shortstop; Robert Parker, left fieidy Bob Tuv ner, centre; Fishleio, right. The club wili play the Frankling Tuesday and the Actives Thurs- day. POLITICS. ‘The Democrats of Lake View held a mzctlns Thursday pight at the Town-Hall, E Before being - the trip being taken for the benefit of.