Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 13, 1876, Page 12

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 1876—SiXTEEN PAGES . fore part of the week from the Centennial, where been granted to a men who Intends a few rods back of camp . procite LI OUR NEIGHBORS. | A Careful Relation of the Beauties and Deformities of Milwaukee. A Bay Handsome as Neapolitan Waters Withont the Volcano. Also Some Indignant Comments upon the * General Gender "' of Waukegan. The Bucolic Seductiveness [ of Oconomowoc and ‘Waukesha. { Regular Budget of Paragraphs from the lamlets Imme- mediately Surrounding Chicago. TISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. WEATHEE. Spestal Correspondence of The Teidune. MILWAUKEE, Aug. 12—The Cream City md he Badger State have bren blessed with the most deliclous average weather this summer cver known in this Iatitude, and the conse: quence is, crops that at first looked badly or doubtful are now full of promist of an abundant yield. The weather bas had a beneticlal effect on the health of the people,—on everything, in fact, except trade, which continues stagnant. The presence of numerous TRAVELERS PROM THE SOUTH ‘has invited discussion of the advantages offered by lukeside cities as summer refuges. Chicago, with her uncqualed hotels, plentiful amuse- ments, magnificent drives, gorgeous trade pal- aces, perfect system of water supply and drain- age, liberal allowance of public perks, and climate similar to our own, of course must be conceded the palm as a city of dog-day’s resort, hut after Chicago comes Milwankee. We have a bay which is certainly one of the most beautifnl in the world; those who have secn and admired the Bay of Naples declarc that, in the absence of arii- ficial accessories, ours is even more charming. Whst it oright be with broad esplanades, leveled each, < plots, and handsome private resi- dences, one canreadily picture. Aided with such cux:lisries MILWAUKEE BAY . would soon, becowe world-famous, anda percent- ageof the thousands of sun-wearied travelers who ziow stay tiseir northward course at Chicago would «extend their trip to this region before returning to their torrid bomies. ‘The reality, alas, prescnis a view radly different to the possibility referred to. Instead of Buocoth Atretches of beach, and racsy slopcs, and shady groves. end handrome villas, nd broad driver, and ficets of yachis at neat piers, the foreground and background, and centre- Jigee, and everything, are Tailrosds and smoke.. e 1roy horse etalks by the side of the lake, and lives iua big houee by the lake, and i3 never ab- sent from the shore of the lake, sud is ari piles, and piers, and embankwents into the lake, und filling in the vacamt lots wrested out of the luke, and turming the waters of the lake into dry lund, and building up between the peopk and their pluyground a Chinese wall of rails more dangerous 0 pars than the ramparts of a fortress, and uglier thanthe face of an old witch; and more thirety for human blood than the car of Jugzernuut. The practical has asurped the place of the beautiful. and the most pécturesque epot in all Wisconsin has been turned by the magic powerof the railroad Yondinto oneuf the most unsightly. _BAY YIEW IRON WORKSR charming in the eyes of thk utilitarian, is the fin- ishing blotch en the face of Nature. Notwith- etanding the foothold the capitalists have won on the city front of the lake-shore, th powerfnl than Canute, have said, 3hou roand mno_farther. improvements ' will stop where they are. The railroad lobby had its back ond its spint equally broken last spring, ot Madison and Milwaukee, ~ Their little grab **in the interert of Gie people ¥ was anderstood by the people. Phe **Lodi Branch » is the pill that sick- ened the railroaders. The ill-gotten gold sweated from our hardworking, frugal citizens, on false pre- tcnsces will yet cost the gentlemen that shared the plunder nighte and days of trouble, and until com- cnvation and stonement have becn made, the ke-shore will mever be the object of further **acts of the Legislatare.” It is too late now to talk of IMPROVING TIE BEACH Bear the harbor entrance: the packers and shanty pre-capitors, and fishermen, and tag-rag and bob- have gotten hold of the smull pieces spared by the raitroaders, and evena broad drive with ele- pant hotels snd grounds, and a terrace of white rione neeidences facing the blue waters (as some visionaries drivel abont), if ever accomplished, will fail to redeem the locality from its squalidness and smoke and grime. But away on the north, the ood taste of private citizens isconverting the lufls into SCENES OF ENCHANTING LOVELIXESS. Greensward, with stately trees and winding walks and fountains, bright gardene, and well- Xcpt rosds, with the homextead maus:on crowning the whole, dot the landscape. converting the local- ity into 3 fairy-like scenc rarcly wituessed in the West. In this part of the city, TNE NEW WATER-WORKS are conspicuons. Back, to the northwest, the lieights are capped with the Rescrvoir park, 8 fa- corite place of resort. Betwcen the reservoir and water-works peacefully rolls Milwankee the banks of which are lovely beyond de- ¥ The Whitefish-Bay rond, bordering tne lake shore, is a much frequented drive, with tirce tracks, maintained in the higheststyle of the artof modern road-making. Westof thecity zre the tensive attractive grounds and buildings of the Natioral Soldiers’ Home, a pleasunt, shady place Lo picuic in, und enjoy a dance afterwards. The FOLEST HOME CEMSTERY, twenty minutes' drive from the leading hotels, is another show-place, and it deserves mention ax one of the neatest abodes of the dead in this country. Altogether, Xilwaukee is highly favored us 2 summer resorf, and in future years will dunml!cu sttract o large amount of ~pleasure- truveling. - - WATER PARTIES. Picnice on the water are the last npovelty. A Jarze rowing baree or sail boat is hired, and twenty or thirty younz ladies and gentlemen go out on the lske, furnished with laskets of provisions, musical instrnments. Several such parties took tace up Milwaukee River, this week, and were Tonounced a marvel of pleasure. O the lake euiling boat i8 preferred, a5 being more roomy, and all to sit &t easc instesd of 2 portion be- ing ccndemned fo labor ct the oar. 1tis quite common now, for a numnber of friends to enmage one of the sailing yachts at the foot of Muson street, for a whole day, and provision it for a rega. lar cruise nearly out of sight of land. Some pa lies have breu made up in this way to run to neigh- boring ports, and the result has been to 1ift boating fn0 the list of fushionable amusements. 2 ayaatic itews. 1 notice (b formation of crew on the lske, consisting of Miss Slocum, etroke: Kittie Slocum, No. @uuie and Louisa Knox, Nos. 3and 4; Mies Mary athcarn, xswain. These young ladies are al v in a suit of navy blue, trimmed white, the jacket i:aving short elcevenand wide vy collar, jaunty sailor hat of white straw, and camer. The crew has made 2 good beginning, eid commences to pull a steady, graceful stroke. v look excecdingly well. The exercise does the ies good, and thcy are of courte safe from jm- pertinence. Another crew of young ladies is in tourse of formation, and expect to brave the perils of the great deep some tinic nest week. The Furragut Rowing-Club zave a fine this week. ‘T'cen bosts, headed by Bac tra, constituted the picnic procession. They land- «il at Humboldt, where Gancing and sundries were eujoyed. TAMNPANT CRIME. To attempt a summary of the burglaries and rob- ‘beries from the person, committed 1 this city the paxt few weeks, would be too eavy a task. After B lony: season of apparent imm {rom this class cf crime, we seew suddenly to bave been cursed with an epidemic of pocket-picking, hizhway thieving, and burrlaries. Judging from the siate- mexts made by public parties, and in the local pa- pers. 1should say not une-third of these crimes are reported to the polics, and are therefore never heard of by the gex=ral public. D. . Smith, car- peater, drew $300 at a Monday morning, and xd it whisked out of bis pocket before he knew or suspected pickpockets were about. At the German warket, itis the ruie not the exception, thatsome- body shall be robbed cvery day. The place is be- couiing notorious as a resort for thieves, and per- sons of the worst character. It is dificult to account for this outbarst of crine. The police are in fall force, there is no d:mination of ability or energy among the officers, the deteciives are at their posts daily, the Sherill xud his subordinates are unchanged. Perhaps a guod deal js dne to the fact that work is less plen- tful, cnd wages arc lower than uscal, driving muny persons to ways of dishonesty who would prefer the other thing. THE RESERVOIL. There are large numbers of fish in the reservotr, and, highly as some may value s fish diet, dead and fish-bones and fish-manure not bef able as a_beverage, the Common Council {s re- quested to have the water drawn with mets, the wuter-supply being stopped for b few hours for the urpose. ki Whilst on the eubject, it should be mentioned that the ladder-descent into the water at the gates is entirely unprotected, o fanlt that should be at onee remedied. Snch a man-trap is a disgrace to the city. The men in charge of the will surely sNp in and be drowned some duy, as the descent is made secure. The Water-Worke Board will do well to mskéa report on the subject of muddy water. Every time the lake {s rough the water comes through the pipes dirty and unft for drink. Perhaps the extension of the pier further into the lake, where the water is clearer, will remedy this; if so, the extension should be made. When the city can afford it, there ought tobea second rescrvoir, and hoth reservoirs should have filter-beds. If the water-works men don’t know what this mesne, they can inform themselves by personal inspection of the works at St. Louis. SMALL-FOX. Some time ago it was meutioned in this corre- spondence that deaths from small-pox were more frequent in sore of the foreign wards than the peo- ple generally supposed, and it was alao atated that the prevailing reluctance to afford information as 1o the nature and extent of the intliction was cal- culated to do more harm than good. Dr. Johnson, the chief health officer, has niet with conetant ob- stacles in his investigations of the ravages of this diseuse, but the deatn this week of five children of oune family in a crowded part of the Polish settle- ment on the South Side, is likely to attract public attention, and result in vigorousaction being taken 10 stay the prozress of the malady before it assumes graver dimensions. There is no occasion for alarm. but much need fora determined raid on infected honees in the densely-populated quarters of the ignorant classes. AMUSEMENTS. ‘The Tarners will celebrate the twenty-third an- nsiver:dt:ry of their Cedarsburg brethren’ to-morrow (Sunday). E North Side Turners go to Watertown for jovial perpoees on the 20th inst. Nr. Bean, of the Grand Opera-House, and Mr. H. Deakin, of the Academy of Ausic, announi Tull programmes for the coming season. There was a maple-sugar canip in the woods near Spring Mcadows Thursday. On the 26th inst. a Goethe celcbration is to take lace at Quentin’s Park, when R. Puchnor, of New Pioiateln, will act as oot of the day. and H. Brozine, of this city, present varivus tableanx commemorative of thic life of the great German L. PO croquet club, consieting of 1adies exclusively, is contemplated. As the matter has been taken up in the proper quarters, und the fair sex are return- ing from their summer trips, it is quite likely am organization will be edected. The ericket club is doing well. The members left on Thursday for Grand Rapids, where they in- tended'to play & match with the club of that place. ‘The members are fair players, who, wiih increases practice, onght in time to be able to meet any cleven iu the country. "The Musical Society will give its 1ast promenade concert on the 18th iust. BREVITIES. - Most of the swellsure returning home from the Centennial. i = Mr. T. P. Collingbourne, .Jr., the decorative artist, has returned from a tour in the East. Semler, the Democratic Treasurer of ton County, has becn arrested at Omaha and taken home. The Burns Society had a picnic on Thursday. St. Gall's fair, during the past week, was the ‘best gotten up spectacle of the kind ever arranged under the sanction of the Romau Catholic Church in this city. It did not ceem to druw quite a8 well as fairs used to, however, there have been £0 many M. Fewer prifoners now go to the House of Cor- rection than ever before at this time of year, there iug S5confined against 152 this time last year. isno proof of o_dimination of lawlessness, hiowever, as arrests keep up to the old average. The fact is more fincs are paid. How it is that the liarder the times the morc fines are paid by of- fenders, nobody can explain except by reference to the récent frequent burgiaric, .. A picce of Iand, 400x600 feet, leased by the Cresm City Railroad Company from A. L. Kane, ia to be fenced in for the use of base-bail players on the East Side. ‘The Chicafo & Northwestern engine that slid, cars, track, and all, into the lake st winter is once more running. New land will be acquifed by the Northwestern Railroad Company by the construction of o crib breakwater in frout of their passenger-depot. The Cream City Railrosd bas just deciared its regular hulf-yearly dividend of 5 per cent. The Difectors propose 1o issue bonds for thie extension to Bay View. Ttobert Collyer will ocenpy the pulpit at the Uni- terian Chiurch for the next few weeks, ging with the Rev. G. E. Gordon. RACINE. CINCTS-DAY. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. RACINE, Aug. 12—The dust and turmoil, the expectancy and excitement, incident to the ad- vent of a respectable circus and “ moral menag- erie” came and went with Cooper & Bailey’s “mamoth show ” last Saturday. The peanies that honest Grangers had carefully concealed in worn-onf stockings for months in anticipation of the event were unearthbed, and Jake and Susan, sunbrowned and happy, hicd themselves citywards. The street Arabs who have been urbaue and obliging for the last few weeks, have scen the show and are saucy as of yore. Early in the day the straggling caravan paraded the streets in battle array to the ravish- ing motes of the soft-voiced caliope. The slouchy, loose-jointed clephants, the gaunt, mangy lions, and the precocious monkeys made lots of “ fun for the buys,” while the cavalcade hied up and down our streets. The wan-faced, bandy-legged female standard-bearer on the grand chariot even had her admirers, who gazed wistful- 1y st her sawdust stofling, and thought her 8 Venus de Medici. The policy of such an extensive display 'was illustrated by the jammed tent during the even- ing performance. The fact that the canves was pitched near the College helped. if anything, to insure the success of the exhibition fnancixlly, and the proprictors left Eacine with an exalted opinion of the natives 13 an appreciative class, MOLDERS’ GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC. The event of the season will transpire on the 15th dey of the prosent month, when the molders of the City of Iiacine will hold their first annual picnic in Bolborn's Grove, and hospitably recieve and entertain right royally, as guests, brethren of the same fraternity from the Cities of Chicago and Milwaukee. On the morning of that day special excarsion traine will leave the above cities aboat 8 o'clock reaching here shortly after 10. On the arrival of the Chicago train the mammoth pro- cension will form at the Chicago & Northwestern depot and perade the streets to the scene of the festivities. Lurge delegations of the Milwaukea Machinista and Llackemiths' Union will form in line with the 3olders’ Union from the same city. The Racine Machinists’ and Blackswiths’ Unicn will also form part_of the Racine Molders' Union in the pro- cengion, and the entire delegation from Chicago, composed exclusively of molders, will add to the imposing sppearance of the cavalcade. Scverzuce & Williams’ magnificent band of fifty pieces will head the long Tine of stalwart ** sons of toil, " and ‘will discourse their most_delicions music_during the day and cvening. William Safin, Eeq., of Cincinnati, President of the L M. U. of North America, is billed for an oration that will be well worth listening to. The grounde will be gayly decorated und the trees festooned with the starry bontingz. The machinist and black- #mith_shops will be closed during the day in hon- or of the inaugural of these aunual picnics. The recreation of the day will close with a ball of such proportions that the Opera-House and Turner-Hall will both be cailed into requisition. ~‘The reslly splendid mausic has acquired such merited notoricty in our city that the enjoyment of the evening's finale will be beyond Question. Tum SuNDAY Triuse gladly speaks words of encouragement and cheer to its large circle_of intelligent readers who have thus chosen our Centennial in which to Lold the first of these grand annual picuics. ‘The ‘‘boys " who represent the bone and sinew, the intellectual calture, and genius of onr country, ore well worthy =2 u% often as once a year, and the young ** reutlemen of the crait” who arc on the Mangying Committee of this initial attempt are endowed withall the clamcteristics necesrary to ANOTHER PICNIC. The irrepressiblc members of the irrepressible Father Mathew's fjock will indu 2 picnic on tie grounds of the church on the of Tuesday next. The reverend leader of this in- telligent denomination has a just conception of the entertainwents necessary to drive dull care away, and while other churches are gnping with ennui. the shepherd in question is always rchem- ing some pleasant surprise for the young folks. THE DIANOND. The principal event of the week has been the Waukegzn excursion, and the resuit of the grand match game of ball, which was the chief object of the trip. Early in the day, and eatil noonalmost, the forbidding state of the weather indicated any- thing buta consummation of the wishesof the friends of the clnb. Heavy showers from a gray, ‘watery sky kept falling at intervals, but just s the party were on the eve of abandoning the tripa cheerfcl glimpse of sunshine shone through the rifted clouds and made every one happy. At1:47 p. m. a very elegant company of young ladics and their escorts, all finttering the colors of the nine, hied them_ depotwards. The following formed the prinzi[;%l components of the delegation: Miss Clara Ward, Mies Lucy Dickey, MiesIda Ball, Maes Lillic Foster, Mies Flora knapp, Miss 1da A, Hurd of Boston, Miss Lillie Ozzood, Miss Carrie Stryker of Kenosha, AMiss Mary Brooks of Kenosha, Miss Alida Durand, Miss Emer Gould, Miss Min- nie Slauson, Miss Nellie Durand. There were gen- tlemen suflicient to increase the number of the y to almost fifty members. At the depot in Waukegan, the members of our mamcsake had every arrangement perfect in the way of ransportation that could possibly tend to the pleasure and comfort of the guests. Time wus called abont 3:30 p. m., Racine to the bat. It is unnecessary (o give o detail of the score by in- nings, ana at the close of the game, which was Pplayed in a little over two Lours, the tally showed in favor of Racine 51t010. There was great ex- citement exhibited on the ground, and mnch un- called for feeling indulged in by those who witnessed the game. No reflections spply to the officers of the Club who acted as hosts to the visitors; they were heartily ashamed of the howling rowdies who diegraced the city, and are richly deserving the thanks of the gnests. Mesers, Lucas, Lrewster, Dodge, Dougles, Price. and Worden, and a few other members of the nine, did all that lay in their power to make the visitors forget the harsher features of the afternoon. 1n the evening the en- tire company from Racine were kindly invited to articipate in an elezant party st the resi- ence of Dr. Price. The Doctor's amiable lady and accomplished danghter will Le pleasantly re- membered by ail for the maguificent manner in which tho frolic came to aan end. ‘aehing-4 be tendered a few of Racines **Sathletes " for their brilliant playing, _ Myron, the centre ficld, made three beautifa] running catches, and em- phasized one by an admirable double play. Hughes distinguished himself behind the bat, and Messrs. Barker and Mitchell covered themselves with glory. The excitement in Racine when the news was tel- egraphed was intense, and the colors of the Club flutter from every coat lappel. The Capitalists are proud of **the boys.™ WATER NYMPHS. A rather langhaole though startling incident be- fel a party of bathers last Monduy evening, aad though tlic actors in the drama tried to keep the matter quiet, it was whispered to your correspond- ent. A party of young ladies belonging to the up- per circles of society bethouzht them to take: ad- vantage of the bewiiching besuty of the eveninza we have been baving of iate, and arranged with each other to lave thoir shapely forms in the pel- lucid Root. The place selected has high grassy banks, and the moon, rising rather late, does not dispel the shadow until almost overhead. One bevy of the water-spritcs was detained by callers until after the appointed time, but baving 8 carriage, they soon drove to the shady nook, and, sceinz the others already in the siver, hurriedly disrobed and quietly paddled down the strewm with only their heads above‘wa- ter, intending to frighten their friends. Crecping slyly up to within a few fect of the guileless buth- ere, one mamnificent Diana suddenly assumed the perpendicylar and shouted: The party supposed to go into convulsions ex- nibited 5 Teet bf brawny humanity clear ahove high-water mark, and echoed: “*The devil you sayl" There was a scream, and the cleaving of water that made the spray fly in showers as the **divini- ties” dashed to the shore, burried their garments into the carriage, and drove off to a sequestered region. FLAKES, The seductive watermelon isagain in the market, and the agonized howl of ielon-cholic victims i3 beard in the land. The *‘Commodore ™ has purchased the entire stock of the ** Undine™ and changed the name to **Flying Dutchman.” Among othercuriosities on board, in view of the Superior lrit, is a novel life- preserver made of an embty beer keg and buoyant enough to sustain a forty-pound weight, bat’ the idea of a forty-pound piano-smasher reaching land on such u toy is ludicrous. 5 J. Wightman Palmer, Esq., the champion sin- gle scull of the Northwest, i8 out with his shell Gvery eveniug on the murmuring Root, * developing iceps for the coming coatest with Brown, of ‘Ke- Fnosha. It i3 rumored that Dan Castello and Walter Stone are making arrangements to take & quartz-crusher to the Black llills, and wili locate it in the neigh- Dorhood of the Whitewood claims. Had they not Detter take a Sitting Bull masher? ' Dolly D., the frigky little rival of Snap, is wrecked as a trotter, having had the misfortune to break herleg while exercisinglast Monday. **Doc™ Dutton was promptly on haud, bat alasl the glory of Dolly has deparicd forever. Last Thursday night the Athletes met in the *Store, " and indulged in 2 sociable litile concert, much to the edification of the appreciative audience who stood in the drippiug rain outside and listened to the symphony(?). The artist Elkins, nwam{mnied by the affable Ttley and the corpulent Pauli, drove overland last Saturday to the ** Lake of Winds.” Will D. Kaue, of Chicago, sends old fricnds, and prom tobeat derto ** brace up ™ the boya. The Milwaukce News says: **Shortly, in the Town of Racine, William Grifith, & former well- known Milwaukeean, is to venture out into the married world with Miss Lovell, doughter of a prominent lawyer, us & helpmate.” Pshaw! Billy, why didn’t you tell us first? But yon are clever to find what n0 one elge here can, o **Miss Lovell, dsughter of a prominent lawyer. " ‘ADleasant party was given at the residence of Mr. J. P. Corec last Tuesduy night, at which the ests effectually chased dull care away, and had a §oly good time. P By the way, where has all ouklawn party mani- acs gone* Why let these glorious evenings go by unappreciated. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fish rusticated a few days at Brown's Lake last week. 3 Charlie Washburn, the corpulent and genial pitcher of the Athletes, has returned fronf the Cen- teanial He has been skylarking around Maine. Dut faited to make a *‘ home run ™ with ** Susan Jane " of whom he sings. immy Kelly filled the crownof his hxt with missionary tracts and hard-tack, and hied hism off on his clerical tour.zmong the heathen of Michigan last week. Johnny White has also gome where the dews of Heaven can water his ** Bornwides.” Mr. C. A. Lathrop waaculled suddenly to Chi- cago om ccount of the serious illness of her motn- er Jast Tuesday. John Petit, Bsq., of Kenosha, sampled the lunch at the Hon, Jim's last Thursday. H. J. Puller, Esq., and lady Jeft to-day for an extended Exatern tour, and kosts of friends send with them tender wishes. Judge Hand and lady are at home again from the tarmol and care of Philadelphia Jife. >t Sarab,” stand up, you cannot longer *‘let concealment like & worm 1" the bud prey upon your damask cheek. " Capt. Cook brought three sanguine delegates to the Elkhorn Convention to Racine last weak, name- 1y, Messrs. Reed, Simmons, and France. KENOSHA. SUMMER PASTIMES. Spactal Correspondence of The Trikune. KExosna, Aug. 12.—As a summer-resort for pleasure-seckers, business men, invalids, and the large body of fashionables who annually flock hither in preference to other places of greater renown, our city is justly noted. Her watercure establishments, doubtless, account for this prefercnce in a great measure, 28 wit- ness the large number of guests earolled at the Pennoycr Water-Cure as permsnent summer residents. The inmates of this Cure flatter themselves no happier family can be found in this place than their own, notwithstanding its size, and the number of children, both big and small, that help to swell thefamily circle. What with boating, croquet, picnics, and dancing, the days glide by almost imperceptibly, each one a round of pleasure from morning to night. To vary the monotony of amusements somewhat, it was proposed on Monday last to have a grand picnic for the little ones belonging to the Cure at Durkee’s Drive on Tuesday. Accordingly, 2 raid was made on Ben Jewett’s stable for suitable vehicles to con- vey them thitherward. At an early hour they started,amid merry laughter and pleasant jokes, for the place of rendezvous. The little ones ‘were a sight to sce, in thetr pretty trappings of white ard parti-colored ribbons, cheeks flushed with excitement, and their cyes bright with antici- pations of the pleasures in store for them. The day proved a realization of their dreams, and they were happy. The older ones, also, hud their share of fun and frolic, amusing themeelves in o variety of ways, such as riding Ben Jewett's trotters bare- back, jumping fences, climbing trees to purloin the luscious harvest-apples that temptingly repos- ed on the topmostbranches. The repast, how- ever, was the main amusement of the day, and the violent exercise of the elders had induced such ap- petites that 1t was fearced the stock of provisions on hand would fail to anpfly the demand. But **All's well thut ends well,” and the picnic was ‘voted a success. eting to his "aukegan in or- ~ LOCAL PICKINGS. The Grangers of this piace left here bright and early last Tuesday 10 engage the Athletes, of Wau- kegin, in combat in the base-ball line. ' Remem- bering former treatment at the handsof their Wau- kezan brethren on ejmilar occasions, they antici- paled a pleasant day in that city, even if it shonld De their lot to sutler defeat. ‘The Grangers were victorions, of courre, the score standing in their favor 19 to 15, bt tiey speak in disparaging terms of u lack of courtesy on the partof their oppo- nents. A little flutter of excitement was caused here last Tuesday morning by an alarm of fire, the first scare of the kind in many months, Some thoughtful incendiary, ‘1o raisc the wind.” hed saturated the rear of Bissell's saloon, on Main street, with ker- osene, kindled 8 blaze, " and_ then_retired to parts unknown to wait the effect of his Jittle stratazem. But watchful eyes und timely-assistance prevented ‘what otherwisc might have proved a disastrouscon- tinration. The event of the week that roused our citizens from the lethargy caused by the warm weather, was the visit to our harbor of the beautiful stéam- i;“m Waupun, owned by Mr. Furber, of Green ay. She s a stanch littlecraft, clegantly fitted- #p, and cost her owner the neat lLittle sum of $18,000. She had a party of excursionists on board, and stopped here to take a few more pasfen- gers. Wednesduy evening Mr. Furber treated his friends in this city to an clegant champague sup- per on board the yacht, which was au fuitin every particular. ~The display of silverware was noticea- ly fine, and forms a part of the yacht's outdt. She steamed outof port Thursday morning, followed by the good wishee of a host of admirers. The tug from Racine, with a party of **base- Dbawlers*and their triends on board, stopped here Friday on their way to Waukegun o add a few of our citizens to her list of passengers, all en route towitness the match game of base-bsll between the champion cluba of those rival cities. Among other events of interest during the past week was the launching of the new boat yclept The Mischief, built by Horace Lole, of this city, for Messre. ‘Van Wie & Thiers. Sheisu noble little craft, with o seucy look that plainly says, **Beat me if you can.” “She is modeled somewhat after the style of. the Bain, but larger, and was built with a direct view 1o speed. Her length over all is 10 1. readth, 3 ft.; weight, 195 lbs. All success to this **duck of o boat,” and may she lay the ** Mischief” with all campetitors {n her ine. The Germenia Band gare & grand harvest-dance at Shoffen’s Hall Thursday eveni; nd- ance and a good time. ¥ ok Tarmeanens Next Thursday there will be two races for trot- tiny and one for running horsesat the Kenosha Driving Park. Mr. John Bush has these racks in charge, and fun for lovers of turf sports may be expected. Mr. Charl Rmrmoghfix. 1. Charles s, of Chicago, e ) rest in this city last Sunday. osE R day'e Miss Allic Hill i the guest of Mrs. 0. S. Head. Mre. Charles Dufkec returned to this place for o brief visit. Ar. J. Merrill, of Chicage, enjoyed the hospi- Before closing, a word of unatinted praisc should | tality of his genial relatives, an | King, doring the week, Miss Beulah Feary s domesticated with her frignd, Miss 0. 3. Calkins, for o fe weeks. Mr. E. Bain and family returned from their camp at Twin Lakes last Mond ay. Miss Totic Seeley left the city Wednesday for Sheboyg . Gene Pierceland Milt Pennoyer returned Sunday from Philadeiphia, Mrs. Frank Slosson returned home Monday from agnortsojomrnat TwinLakes. o ohn Pettit is again sccn upon our 3 Mr. Theo Jucobs has shaken the Centemnial duet from his feet, and is again at home, lias Abbie Webster left Wedneaday for 3 two- weeks' visit at Geneva Lalce. Prof. Maryatt and wife have retarned to the de- Tights of life at the Water-Cure. 4 The family of George Yule left the city Monday to rusticate on the shores of Twin Lakes. Mr. Engene Comstock, of Chicago, spent Friday in the city. Mr. Charles Schultz, of New York, was viewing the beauties of our city last week. Messrs. Ilalliday and Reid have bought out Dresser’s old atand, and will continue in the same bueiness—fruit and confectionery. Mr.J. E. Watson returned Tuesday from the Centennial, Mr. Bdgar Everhart started Monday for Ham- bure, Germany, The Rev. E. O, Taylor formerly of this place, will preach next Sunday at the Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Hlitchcock started Centennialward last Friday. % The Hon, C. G. Williams was nominated for Representative at the Republican Congressional Convention held at Elkhorn Wednesday. Mr. Charles Parker, of Davenport, 12, isspend- ing a few doys in the city. OCONOMOWOC. GOOD SOCIETT. Spectal worrespondence of The Tribune. Oconoxowoc, Aug. 11.—The society ut the “Place of the Beaver™ this scason is all that the most fastidious could desire. The ladies are pretty and nsive, and * show off ” in a man- ner pleasing to all. Everybody is * right pleas- ant,” and snobbishness is unbeard of. A tone of refinement and culture is everywherce obsery- sble, while all extend the right hand of fellow- ship and “goin for a good time. But speaking of snobbishness reminds me of ayoung man who was here last summer. He was eternally boasting of the erudition of his family. One day he said that his father was a genuine A. A. 8., whercupon an unfeeling wretch remarked that the evidence in the case tended to show that he had doubled the wrong letter, That ‘‘squelched™ him. He never brayed again. EQUESTRIANISY. Horseback riding is becoming very popular, but, unfortunately, good saddle-horses are very scarce. ‘The number of cquestricnnes, however, is increas- ing, every day chronicling some new accession. Miss Gossage, a young English lady who is spend- ingthe summer here, is thoroughly versed inahe art, and takes especial delight in ridinza very spirited animal belonging to Atr. Peck, of Chicago. AQUATIC PASTIMES. Rowing is a very F‘:Eulu amusement and exer- ciee with beth ladies and gentiemen, and morning and evening numerous row-boats may be seen skimming over the rippling waters, while their inwates beguile the happy hours with song and story and indulge in the art piscatorial. Youug men, however, are rather scarce atthe *‘Place of the Beaver,” consequently flirtations sre not too nu- merous to mention. I'tried to get one up the other night, and I flattered myeclf that I should succeed. Istruck an attitude a ls Romeo, and commenced my overture thusly: °'Ma chere, you're mo *slonch,’ yoy're a peach,—a sweet, luscious ich, —that's the kind of fruit you are;™ but be- fore Lcould say any more, she silently orose, palled down her vest(ments), Jooked me calmly in the eye, andswid: ** Young man, you're a ‘srcen ‘ug,’ that’s the kind of fruit you are.” After be- stowing sundry other deuble-leaded compliments she **skipped," and Lfelt instinctively that I had got the *‘grand bounce.” YOUNG MEN OF MUSCLE WANTED. Faith Walton's Jatter in lust Monday's TRIDUNE will probably bring the youag men o 8 rense of what they are losing by pot coming here, and they will nndoubledly respond accordingly. Falth says: “‘Come up, mice young meu of Chicago. . . . this is just the place forlove-making. . . . if some young man with plenty of moncy and mascle ‘would come here, he would creale quite a sensa- tion.” Evidently, Faith hasat got any bean, therefore, 1 say to all yoanz men **of muscie,™ if you've got & ** full hand, ™ come; if yon baven't got buta *‘fnsh,” come and *‘have faith™ in the wweetent of al places; come and **stroll to the bridge to see the sum set,” and if that don't set wcll, why try somethin el Bat I will guarantee that yom shall find_sttractions too numerous . to ~meation. ATl of our down-town resorts are ‘¢ flugh,™ while Glfford's has cver held the ** full hand ™ in our pack of attraction, and is, withoat donbt, the most, pleasuntly-situated resort in Waukesha County. ITEMS. The hop at the Townsend Honse last Satarday night wes 3 very enjoyable affair. _The guests it 16 other hotcls were invited, but Druper Hall was the only one that responded.” Nevertheless, there were enongh present to make the party a success. The corn-roast ut Mr. Norrie’ places at_Ocono- mowoc Lake, lnst Satardsy night, proveds very pleasant occasion. Capt. Parker's clegant steam yacht adds greatly $0 the Attractions of the Gifford liouse, becauso the Captain, with characteristic hospitality, enter- tains J18 guests with numerous excursions, without money and withont price. About a dozen Iadfes at Draper Hall are abont or- gunizing themselves into a swimming-school. Th 8 I something new; herctofore they have been con- tent with a bath in the bath-house, but now they proposc to_ disport themselves in deeper water; consequently grest times are anticipated. Mrs. P. . W. Peck, C. J. Peck, F. W. Peck and wife, Miss Stearns, of Chicago; Miss Gossage, of London, Eng. ; and Miss Anderson, of Ocono- mowoc, went to Devil's Lake last Tuesday. They are expected back to-morrow. Danlel Cottrill, of this place, who had a cancer as Jarge as two fists removed from under his arm a short time ago by our popalar physician and sar- geon, D. McL. Miller, ison the high way to re- covery. . ers’are gone Kanyu Vaxa. I, ., Edgerton and his two danght to the Centennial. 9 WAUKESHA. THE SITUATION. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. WAUKESEHA, Aug. 1L.—Village gossipis at a Tow ebb during the midst of the scason. Each family is so much occupied with visitors or boarders that it has no leisure to inquire into the affnirs of others. Wesce people coming, people going; attend church and find half the congregation strangers, and a new minister in the pulpiti meet our old friends at rare inter- vals, and find them wholly absorbed in the care and enterteinment of their guests. There is no opportunity for 2 quiet, harmless chat about that “silly Mrs. Flutterbudget,” or the pros- pects of Miss Last-of-her-Sct. Noteven a chance to exclaim over the habits of Mr. Take-too- much. Mrs. Grundy herself has pack- ed her trunk, and left . until she can have more attention, and better accom- modation. And, of course, there is no gossip among the spring-boarders! Loungers on the hotel steps never remove the precious cigar but to discourse on politics, and the state of the markets, Ladies in the parlors converse only about patterns, and the Iatest novel. People at the spring imbibe the sparkling Bethesda with only a passing com- ment on the beauties of nature, or the value of the water. There 2re no remarks about the ** belle of the season "; 10 querics as to whether this gentle- man is a widower. and that s bachelor. THE MANSION HOUSE HOP 2 week ago_ was a plessant affalr, Pleasure-acek- ere are coming now, and there will be many parties at the different hotels during the conting month. It ig well for the invalids to sce people about who are well, and full of life, and not have their miserable- nessreilected in the' sickly pallor of everybody whom they meet in the bourding-houses and at the springs. The Cornet Band concerts at Bethesda continue to make that favorite resort iucreasingly gay Sa urday evenings. [Every cstablishment that the vil- onsts is ont then, nnd there is wé great 3 va- vekicles aud horses as in the prople who drive thewm, from the farm wagon that has_brought its owner to town un Fair-day to the stylish car- ringe shipped from Chicago for the comfort of its fair occupnts during their stay in the conntry. For a week the plcasure of nding has been great- 1y bindered by the choking dust, but tie fine shower last evening bave effectually scttled that, for a short time at least. ‘The *‘rush '’ comes Saturday night. Last week the Fountain House was full, and other hotels were fibh"ed to lodge their guests at neignboring privute onscs. Of the many picnics that each summerdevelops, the picnic 13 the NASHOTAN ANNUAL, that always comes when the boys are home, and the harvest-moon is full. For ten years the same party, with some variations and many changes, bave taken this drive, spread their lunch on the bsnk of the luke under the shade of tnc fine, old trces. rambled through the woods, rested in the beantiful little chapel, gome out upon the water, tnlked over the old imes, spent the hours tozether with laugh, and jest, und song, und then separated into'a line of silent® carriages, coming slowly bouesssin tnrough: the quiet glory of themoonlight. Tue *‘coupling off " at thix picnic has beei the basis of many lasting friend- ships, perhops, .of some heart-troubles. Muny who have taken that ride together, will never again meet; others, have become stzid, marri ople, and never expect to take this or any excursion, b with each other. As from time to time, ontsiders marry into the charmed circle, they are aiso asked, and the invitations now read. Ar. or Mra, So-and~ So and the respective wife cr husband. This yesr, the Dodge Club were appointed Com- mittee of Arrangements, and sixty invitations were given, but many could not leave busine: inake'a pilgrimige to Waulkesha, even for Nasho- tah, €0 Lhe company numbered but twenty-six. The plan was t0 spend the day at Nashotah, come home by Lakeside, have supper, aud ticn go out upon the lake. A;ery e ] Dintimme, of which ‘was the mokt templiniz. = boating and the moonlight. and it svas & bedrageled and henighted company that reached the village some time before morning. Each young lzdy, donbtices, considered her own particular beau tho wmost interesting. but all agrec that never.was there so beuutifula rinbow us archy cd the sky during the shower, and was reilecte again and again in the lake. 1t wos o lovely sight, and 08 rare as it was beautiful. Visitors at Lukeside seem fo be enjoying them. selves greatly; 110 are ot Nash's, and one nigh lust week cight people were stowed away in two rooms. Thereare a great many children, and it ecemy as though all the city babies were having an siring in Wisconsin. One disgusted bachelor re- ports sixty-eight In a single house at Oconomowo Although™ Waukesha County Las more than its Share of the beantiful laxes of the State, It caunot boast of them ull. Green Lake, not far from Tipon, 3 one of the loveliest places of resort that the West affords. Itisa sheet of water 12 miles long, and from 1 to 2 miles broad, with clean, peb- bly shores, and rightly named from the color of its water,—a real Niagarn green. “There are several hotcls and many private resi- dences about the lake, und the fishing iu exceilent. A prany little steamer is at the service of visitora; it is owned by a photographer, who, evidently, has an eye to business; for, landing Lis company in 3 pictaresque spot, he propuses to take avies, swhich, if zood, each visitor is interested to pur- chase. The ridc from Waukesha to Ripon shows a tine farming country, with grain stacked in the flelds, aud; occasionally, & ‘threshing-machine at work. The city iteelf is very quiet, 8s is the cace with all college towns during the summer vacagion. In its still Leauty, varicty of tastefal homes, nnd gen- eral air of well-to-do-ness, it much resembles an old aud well-established New England community. Dr. Thacher, President of Ionia University, is reating und rusticating there. Ex-President Mer- riman has returned from Earope greatly benefited. President Merrill continues at the head of the Col- lege. QUIXOTE QUICKSIGUT, JLULINOIS. . WAUKEGAN. POLITICAL. Special Dispatch to The Tribune. WAUKEGAN, IIl, Aug. 12.—During the week there has been quite an increasing interest mun- ifested in the local political movement. New nsmes are continually hunded in and eprolled as members of the Hayes and Wheeler Club. The torch-light company were present in round numbers at their room Friday evening, and two companies were formed from the number,— Company A and Company B, numbering ‘cach fifty members. The following were clected officers of the Second or Company B: Captain, J. IL. Kingley; First Licutenant, P. P. Powell; Second Lieutenant, Charles Miller; Orderly Sergeant, Cornelius Hertnett. The boys have all gone through a thorough course of drilling, and may be considered faultless in that respect. The uniforms for Company A have arrived and have a very ncat appearance. To this company .will be presented on uext Tuesday evening the flag recently purchased for them by the la- dies. It fs expected Mrs. Jumes Miliner will present the same in behalf of the ladies, and we hope a little speech may accompany the act. Toesday evening the company will meet aguin at their *‘IHeadquarters,” where they will don themselves in their new suits and promenade the streets. On Saturday night, havingreccived an in- vitation, Company A will go to Libertyville to at- tend the Republican rally. Col. Wm. A. James, and other noted speakers will address the meoting. The Democrats held a meeting at the Council Chamber on Wednesday evening, called for the purpose of organizing a Tilden and Hendrickslocal Club. Whether they were sncceasful or not I am unable to state, a3 I repaired to the place at the time designated and all was quiet. Thinking they had forgot to **light the beacou-fires, " I departed therefrom. I understand, however. that some time during the night there was o clup organized, but any more thoa this I know not of. TUE JUYENILE SOCIAL. One of the most pleasagt scencs ever witnessed by Tnr Trsmosz reporter was that presented or Monday eveniug ot the pieasant nnd commodious residence of Homer Cook, If2q., on the coraer of Utica and Water strects. It was at the above-men- tioned place that the ** youns uns” did assemble, eing on the ovcasion of Miss Lucy Cook's tenth birtaday. At aa carly bour in the afternvon the little fO{kl. donued in their white snits, received in respouse to tieir sweet ** zood-bye™ an im presive kiss from their dear mammas. The exe: cises commenced at about 4 o'elock in the after- noon, und the programme, which consisted of games, music, cating, end dancing, continaed until 9 e'clock. Prof. Gober's Striag Bdnd fur- nished appropriate mausic for~ the occa- sion, ond the amateur dancers were prompted by the genial Sam Cone. The always pleasant 3r. Cook and his pimable wife, with muny of the more advanced population, stood aloof as far as participating in the exercises, but spared no paind in_affording wmusement and a geno good time for the ** kids.” Among those present who disappeared for their respective homes in ear- ages were the following: Hattie and Mattie Es- tee, Alice and Emma Dickenson, Neilie Ll Belle and Addio Warner, Bertha Lezuard, Geol Hollikand, Nettic Merchaut, Bessic Wheele Bertha Werden, Monie Swaubroush, Delle SI field, Hattic Upton, Mamic and Emma Crooker, Luld and Phelia Wickham, Jennie Johnson, Cora Sherman, Lncy Ely, Delia Joemasn, Allie’ Kirk, Mamic Shottswell, Sus:e Spect, Loe Bangs, Jennie Willinms, Susie Dictmeyer, Louiss and Rhoda Avery, Celia Avery, Lillie’ Reed, Lottie Knox, Flor Abbot, Annie Cook; and the followinginade- qnate supply of ** protectors™: Master Hollihand, Jimmie Cory, Charlie Field, Hugh Aitchison, Les- ter Partridge, ie Darling, Charles Fox, W. and E, Shute, and Birchie McArthur. . UNDER THE TREES, £ Aécording to unnouncement previously given, the members of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Baptist Sabbath-schouls held their annual picnic at Lake Bluff Wednesday last. The morning sun snone bright and warm, and at an early hour the basket-brigade proceeded to the depot. On account of sundry Teporta covcerning the transportation, circalateil the day before, there was a painfal shrinkage m the namber that attended. at the depot was o pleasing one. ‘The cars stand- ingupon the side-track were rapidly filled with Waukegan's fair once, whose becoming appezrance had such an influence with your correspondent that upon his entering, and being unable to flud a seat, was compelled to believe that **they were too swect to live.” A short time had elapsed, however, when, with a general rush, the picnickers were ayain upon terra irma, and & pro- cession formed to the grounds, where, upon arrival, the following programme was inaugurated: Stwings put up on trces necessitating the least climbing; croquet playing; eating on one knee and elbow with the tible-cloth covered with lcaves; which latter had to be resorted to at the proper time, as the urchins complained numeronsly of being-*grab struck.” The afternoon was not quite o pleasant on account of the rim, bat all declared on their ar- rival home that & good time had bren enjoyed. ‘The Episcopal Society decided to_hold their pic- nicin C. C. Parks' grove—a lovely spot—and of course 3 huge time was_experienced, 80 that I can truly say that Wednesday for the Sunday-schools was's gla day. On Friday S TASDEUR AND GATETY. n Friday evening a very pleasant company ns- sembied u the delightrol yesidenee of Dr. V. G Price, on Grand nyenue, and were the guests of his amiable sou, R. L. The spacions groands suz- rounding the residence were beautifully illumi- nated, and the scene was indeed grand; an ample repast was served in the dining®oom, und good music was farnished by Prof. Carr, of Chicago. Awmong the guests were the following Waukegan- ites: Emma Lill, Stella Lucas, Mamie Clark, Fan- nie Jones, Nellie Montgomery, 'Cora_Evans, Ittic svans, and Carrie Norton; May Sissen, Helen , and Clara Squires, Chicago; ing Waukegan gentlemen: Clarence A. and Fred Aurray, Nelson Steele, Will Upton, Victor Bur- ton, Kred Jobnson, Dr. Shagart Clinton Werden, Fred [pyalls, Will and Louis Speacer, J. L. Brews: ter, Frauk Biddiecome, Frank Hill, and Orrin P, Maxson. . RACINE'S VICTORY AND INSULT. 3 On Friduy afternoon the Athlcte Base-Ball Clab of Racine visited Waukegan 1o pluy a snume with the Athletes of thiscity. ~ ‘The Racine boys acted like gentlemen, and wich they really nre. They were accompanicd to this city by thé Racine cor- respondent of Tre Trinuse. .who will doubticss include in to-day's letter **a little piece of his mind.” There wis also quite 2 number of other geotlemen, with their fair partners, that came with the visiting club. The game was un fnteresting one, andat the close the score stood 31 to 138 favor of the Racines. _The msulting lanznage used by some of Waokegan's half wits was disgracefat, aud the Wankegun Club are so ashamed of the mun- ner in which their visiters were treated that they seriously contemplate disbanding. e THE SICK LIST. William Green. un old and respected citizen, is lying dangerously ill at his residence on \Water ‘The scene nd the follow- Hon. David Belentine has retarned from the 3, Arkansas. While there be was visit- cd by a second stroke of paralysis. PIOUS READING. On Sunday laet the Rt.-X Chicugo, adimmistered the Bishop Foley, of sucrament of contirma- tion 1o about 100 childten at the Catholic Church in this city. 'The nervices were impressive, and sowme very appropriate remarks were wade to the chil- dren. Mcthodist - Church to-day, morning subjer f*The Elect.” Evening subj 3.8 \'nllluu l‘)"d Cuslt’. 2 & ‘ ieck o The Baptwst brethren will agai the Rev. 3. . ater, L afeia b pddressan Uy The Rer. ME. Curtis, of the Presbyterian Church, will, this morning and' evening, preach twa of his nl\'::;nysnuopu)l?r sermons. Ttk e Rev. Mr. er wil if the Copsrestione) take care of his flock at PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Dr. and Mrs. Pearce returncd home the fore purt of the week from the Centennial, und may be udded to the list of the ** pleased, ™ .Fl.El:l E. Ingalls retnrned on Sunday last from W ashington, whither he had been in the interest of the United States rish Commission. Fred stifl retains that pleasing counte . Horace Partridge, of the Guzstls, who in com- pany with hiswife have been rusticating down East for some time past, 1s welcowed back home. Jesers. David and Jumes Lindsey returned the 15 they had an immense time. flm’; Alfius! leoyd started on Wednesday for 8 sit to Clinton, Ia Edward McArtl Esq., the popnmr dm?""{;:'n has -*retired™ from busincss. The naiversal i of ourcitizens is that he will still remuin to *tone of us." Dr. and Mrs, W. C. Newman hare retorned from the Centeunial taoroughly pleased. i Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Greenleaf were, durmng the \viue 'y l‘ll.:luml ;:y a;‘isk from their son Frank an! his amiable wife, of Chicago. 5 B Stta. dennle Parker, & fopmer resident of Lake County, is visiting with relatives and friends. The Rev. 11, Bross, of Crete, Nceb., 8 former astor of the Milburne Congregational Church, was T town on Tharsday lust. VISITORS. The following are among arrivals at the Wanke- gan Louse during the weck: Gcorge Van Duscn, "'R. Benjamin, M. 1L Auphlett, J. H. 3Miller, W. H. Blake, Prof. C. A. Carr, C. M. Webber. B. 3. 3Mann, and W. A. Coverly, of Chicago; the Hon. E. P. Woston, Highland Park; ‘Thomus J. Kirk, Lake Forest; Mrs. . Chamberlin and daughter, S. G. Willlams and wife, J. B. Wright, and 0. M. Buker, of St. Louis; J. B. Hunter, W. W. Jones, Henry T. Victh, E. Irving Taylor, J. C. Van Hora and wife, 3(rs. Beek and daughter, and Samuel Bolton, of New York; G. W. Aarley, Johustown, N. Y. 4. P. Briggs, Racine; Theodore F. Thorne, Philad ia; lliam Wullace, Syracuxes E. G. Bluke, Milwaukee: T. F. Wheeler, Evanston; A. P. Allen, wife, and children, Oshkosh, Wis. § and George A. Yule and purty, Kenosha. LAXKE. 178 CHIEF PRODUCT. This burg, unlike the many suburban vmag_es which surround Chicago, cannot boast of its picturesque scenery, its palatial mansions, ver- dant lawns, nor beautiful promenades; still, notwithstanding those many drawbacks, in what part of the country is the name of Lake un- heard of ¢ And what is it that gives this town such a remarkable prominence? It is because it contains in its bosom the modern Pandora’s box; it contains that which the breczes wafted from Lake Michigan are unable to vanquish. In a word, Loke is remarkable the world over for the number of .its stink-fuctories, which those interested in them designate fer- tilizing worl At this season of the year the injuricus effects of those establishments, are more visible in the shape of disease than at'any other. Now that Tue TRBONE has shown the grievance nnder which the people coaned for & number of years, it is fervently hoped the authorities will not lose elight of those fuctories, and that they will compel their removal hence, or thut a plun be adopted which will prevent the air being fmpregnated by vicious and villzinons smells from those places. 1IN SOCIAL CIRCLES this has been a very dull week—no balld, parties, or moonlight excursions; not even a twiligat zune of croquet. The dull monotony which, like a nightmare, had settled on the town, was partiully dispelled three nights last week by Dan and Josic Morris, better known as Barney and Nora, who ex- hibited a panorama of Ircland’sacenery, and pl.ved in Irish_character. ich is much improved appear~ ance hcre, was deseservedly patronized gach evening, by a large and respectable grudience. Burney and Nom will appear Mlondny, Tiesday, and Wednesday evenings at Maskell' Hall, for Father Conway's Church, and the remainder of the week at Eighteenth strest. The proceeds of this eutertainmient will be devoted to the relicf of the poor of Father Waldron's parish. Yesterduy John Daily, o boy about 14 years old, was charged with initicting a serious wound, with 8 knife, the 4th of August, on Corneliua Tracey. 1t uppeared from the evidence that Tracey only gt a Rokand for his many Olivers, as on that day he repeutedly beat and kicked the little boy. At last, exasperated beyond all endurance, the boy tarued on his assailant and inficted the wound. ‘The prisoner was discharged, with a caution not to use 2 knife again to carve & fellow-mortal. POLITICAL. Many of the leading citizens of the First District are taking into consideration the valnable services rendered the country by the brilliant (?) orator aud pigmy statesman, Barney Canlfield, during his toru In Congress. and gre thinking of releating to private life and the ** Buzzum » of his family our own Barney. ‘Amongst the most solicitous for the retirement of Barney ure dobn E. loxie (Democrat) and Georze 3. Bogue (Republican). Several others are men- tivned, but thoee appear to be the shining Hghts. John R. Hoxie is kuown to fame as bein closely identified with the interests of the Stock- Yard Com- auy, and as that concern_frequently desires pet ;iislation, Hoxie will be the right man inthe right piace. ‘The Democrats of the town, the Great Unterri- fled, beld o meeting here abont Six weeks ago to form a Campaign Club 2ud to led a helping hand to Tilden towards liftiug him to the Presidential chair. On the auggestion of thq Solon of the meet- Ing, Matt Fleoung, the meeting adjourned till the cmdidazes had written thefr letters of acceptunce. The darlines of the nuterrified have blushingly ac- cepted, and_yet the Town of Lake has failed to cume torward and offer. its allegiance to Slippery The good people of the town are on the tender hooks of expectation for the developments in a di- vorce suit which is to be instituted at an early dav. The fucts in the case are: A widow, fat, fair, and a little more tnan 40, after wearing the nstal em- blem of grief for her deceased master, accepted the offer of hand and heart from a widower who was captivated by the winning waysand captivating smilc of the fair widow, who, from her sad be- v :as doubly dear to the amorous suitor. ceremony was performed in duc sea- s0n, and tbé widow aud widower made happy. The honeymoon wis on the wane; one month uf unal- loyed bliss had nearly gone, when a gy Teutonic Lothario entered their home and dwelt there 2s & boarder. The yreen-eyed monster soon made its appearance.” The lord of the house, whose Dame uiay oe Brown, Jones, or Smith, ordered his Detter half not to show such an amorous propen- sity for her boarder. ‘The injunction was dis- obeyed, and dnally, asa last resort. the Teuton was ordered to lexve the honse. With astonishing impudence, he declined to go, and claimed his right to remain there. The dear fair one now finds she is matched, but not mated, that she and her husband are not congenial spirits, and consequently has applied to the courts to be divorced from her er. She charges him with the crime of lazi- This is the cardinal point on_which_she cluims a divorce, and as the man works regularly every day ten hours except Sunday, the questions are naturally asked, When, where, and how was he lazy? Exther an audacions LARCENY OR AN UNPLEASANT PRACTICAL JOKE was perpetrated upon an accountint of a well- known commission firm at the Exchange Building yesterdny. The accountunt was the fortunate pos- sessor by inheritance of a diamond _pin, velued at $300. Coming to the Stock-Yards in the morning, on the Michigin Southern dummy, he proudly held the precious article up to the admiring gaze of some of hiy acquaintances, who were unsparing in their praise and sdmiration of the pin. _Arrived at his ofice, the intense heat compelled hir 10 di- vest himself of hiscoat and vest, which ke laid carelessly aside. In the vest was the precivus pin ond a gold watch valued at §200. Bueiness called hin away from the oftice, which he left un- locked for some time. When he returned he found, fo his dismay, that the pin was ro longer in his possceaion, but, strange to say, the watel w) not taken! 'This circnmatance createsa suspicion that the pin was taken only for a joke, and will probably be returned aguin to its rightful owner. DESPLAINES. THE CAMP-MERTING. The time is near for the annual Methodist camp-meeting which is held on the beautiful grounds just east of this place. Those having charge of the grounds are doing all in their powar to make the coming meeting pleasant, and to provide for the comfort and ngcessities of thosc attevdiag. Under the eflicient manage- went of Mr. A. C. Nason many improvements are being rapidly pushed forward. He keeps ten men constantly employed, and will have everything completed before the opening. The space in the centre of the cottages,known asthe ircle, has been partially cleared of trees, and is to be covered by an immense tent, 100 fectin diameter, wade of the best 12-ounce duck. The old seats bave been removed. They will be re- placed by new ones made of dressed lumber, and will seat over 3,000 persons. The sides of the tentare to be left open in pleasant weather. A space of 50 fect is to be left between the seatsin the the circle of cottages. A new platform with read- 1ng-desk for the speaker will be erected 50 feet 1n Jont of the presentone. The old one will be occupied by the organ and choir. Mr. J. E. Ken- nicoit planted last winter ffty-three hard-maple trees in and around the circle. They arc thriving finelv. The sinking of an artesian well way ate tempted, but the project was abaudoned. A fine well, however, has been dug in the eastern part of the grove, which will farnish an unfailing supoly of pure water. Two large reservoirs of fifteen burrls' capacity have been placed near the eircle, which will be kept constantly dlled with ice-water during the continuance of the meeting. ‘The Comumittee, it is said, have determined to rTun u Sunday teain for the accommodation of those who cannot atiend on week days. Even this early the owners of cotlures are besinning to arrive, the grove with its pleasant sarroundings furnish- inga very delightful resort during these heated duys of summer. The intereet in regard to the meeting is earnest and increasing. Judging from theample preparations being made, and the spirit mauifested tiroughout the melshborinz country, ie Desplaines czup-mecting of 1876 will be suc- cessful besond any that have preceded it. It is stated thut Elder Boring, of Park Ridge, hus been tendered the position of Super- intendent, and has accepted. This will be grafifying mews to all _ interested in the success of the camp-meeting. Dr. Tiffany, of Chicuygo, Dr. Thumas. of Aurora, and other shining lights of the denomination, have promised to be present snd lend it their conutenance and support. ITEMS. 1t is rumored that Dr. May is about to remove to TPalatine and take the practice of Dr. Zohn. who is about to calabiish himsell at Eimburst. ‘The many friends here of Dr. Muy will regret his departure, Mr. Furnham and family removed to Chicazo \Vex{;lcsday. where they intend to reside perma- neatly, ‘Pue M. E. Church building has been thoronghly repuired and renovated. Tae inside walls have been neatly caleimined, and now present a very cleanly amd tasteful appearance. Stisatated tuat a wcense to el lager-beer has Itought not to be permitted, and the authoris: should promptly revoke the license, thotities During the ~thander-shower Wednesday, lizhining descended the wircs into the telograyy otiice. #nd, with a fiash and loud report, paseq iy ou the sround-wire. Mr. Woodwoith, the srao: tor. was recefving a messege at the time and roy thoroughly shakenup. He was complétely o nersed, the electricity paing bl e s from his right hand, which wason the key, Iy weg adungerous eallh Gronnd was broken yesterday for the fon of the new German Charch. dation The building contraet has been_awarded to 1y, Henry Mandsen, of Evanston. The chureh wiy have a seating capagity of S50, and $4,5 ‘The lemvalil be of black wni'flxlzltm white 2sh. The son of Mr. J. Heltz fell from a tree Iast weer and broke bis loft 8ria I two places. T gy fricnds of Mrs. Hopkins will be plcated o ) that her health is improving. ~One of the businesy firms of this plece recently shipped 2 car-load freight frow Watertown here, for which the c was 840, The charge per car from Watertown o Chicago, 16 miles further, is_only $22. Tt is gig. cult 10 perceive_any good reason for such discrin. ination. A meeting of all persons interasted 1y the Improvement of the River Road from Deuplaines to the Wheeling toll-gate will be held at Unigg Hall to-morrow evening. It is proposed to grare) the rond and put it in good condition. It iy & may. ter of vital importance to both village and conntry, and it i8 hoped there will be a full uttendance ugg some decisive action taken. Mr. J. Clark hos s0ld his_beantiful farm knowy as the Miller place, coutaining 100 acres, to My G. Murphy, of Red Oak, Ia. The price pald weg $195 per acre. EVANSTON. » CHILDREN'S DAY. The event of greatest interest during the week was the celebration of * Children’s Dagn in the University groves Thursday. Every ong was there, and in the enjoyment of the day social distinctions were forgotten, and old anq young, rich and poor, mingled unreservealy to. gether in full cnjoyment of the occasion, Ay 9:30 u. m. the various Sunduy-schools tormed in procession at the Park; and, led by the bang, wmarched by way of Duvis street to thy University grounds, one feature of the processlon bemg o bewutiful floral canopy carried by twg s Iadies ond two youtls 1n costume, unde marched 3 young Jady also attired in Cen. tennial costume, attracting marked attention and applause. The old-fashioned game of ball in the morning was such an intricate’ atfsir that no ong could_tell how it resulted. After dinnera gams was played, resulting in a victory for the Evansion merchauts over the livanston Board of ‘'rade By score of 23 to 4 in four innings. Chikes Miller and Charles Galbruith were the victors in the wheelbarrow race, and Robert Berger car- ried away a hanosome bronze inkstand for supernor agility ina hurdle race. Willism Huntoon took the prize bat and ball in the foot-race, and. Frank Hantoon and W. Scates each won u set of crogael in the three-legzed ruce. The rain prevented the rest of the programme from being carried ont. The Iadies® ruce will not come off, and the regatta will take place Tuesduy. POLITICAL. Friday evening ameeting was held in the Town Tall for the purpose of orgunizing 8 Democratic Clab. The = wceting was not~ very larzely attended, the Democrats — not i at all numerons in the village. Dr. N. S. Davia was clected President; Judge II. G. Miller and P. L. Touhy, Vice-Presidents; G. W. Rust, Szcre- tary; Charles Ravmond, Treasurer, and W. C. Wilsen, 8. Kitchell, and Dr. Hzll, Execative Coms mittee. A meeting will bé held next Satardsy eveniug at Lyon's Hotel. Jir. George S. Shaw bas just completed the sale of the Haskin mansion, oue of the fnestin th village, to Mr. Simeon Farwell, the consideration beiny $20, 000, including also 190 feet on bavis street. and 193 on Uinman wvenue. Mr. Farwell cxpfi:t! to take possession in a few days, with his fumily. Dm?;ng the absence of Dr. Marcy, Prof. Kistler is occapying the Presidential chair of the Uni~ versity, 3 position he is well calculated to 81, Dr. Noyes’ course of Sunday lectures will be dise continued ontil sowe time next month. The Kclectic Clup wet Mondsy evening atMr. Charles E. Brown's. A large numberof guest were presenl, and the evening wasan enjuyable one. Among the gucsts was the Scott Glee Club, which, after successtully searching for the botton of the lemonade bowl, entertained the audience with Some very fine masic. 'I'be nest meeting will be held at the residence of Mr. Wells Lake, ‘The Gun Club have been carefully watching the prairies for womne time past to prevent infractions of the Gume law. Within the past two weeks they, have prosecuted and had fined several parties who have veen found disturbing the prairie chickens. Anguxt 17, 2t3 p. m., 3 missionary lawn and tes party will be beld onthe handsome grounds of Afr. Andrew J. Brown, at which 2 collection will be taken up for the beneit of Miss Dora Schoonmacher, a mis¢ionary young lady at work m Tokio, Japan. T'he W. C. T. U. will hold a meeting im the par- lors of the Methodist Cliureh, this afternvon at 3 o'clock. PERSONAL. Mrs. S. B. Warren, and Miss Lula Hart are vis- iting Mrs. Ilarry Peatson’s. Miss Gracie Draper and Miss Jennie Smith are vis- ing Miss Grace Barrows. Mra.. Dr. Llaney, Misses Bessie and Cassie Blaney leave for the Lust to-morrow. Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Williams, with the younzer part of tneir family, and Mr. and Mrs, Francis Hradley and fawmily expect to make the next trip on r;n‘e_ Menominee, to £scanaba and retarn, start- Y whom mostof **the boys " s ruuning a store m Denver, and 18 rupidly becoming a bicated bondholder. o Mr. C. C. Stearus etill lingers in Evanston, to the great delight of his many friends, and assists the Avenue House warblers in thair nocturnal musical ¢fforts. LAKE VIEW. SOCIAL EVENTS. This place still manifests some life in numer ous ways, although iu the languid mannerbe- u fitting this scason of the yeur, when positiva action of any kind is disagrceable, and its pro- moter a nuisance. Socially things are in a very quiescent condition, the only event of the past week being a gathering of the * Young People’s Club ” Friday evening, at Mr. Baumunn’s on Wellington avenue, where as usual a pleasant entertainment resulted. People of un older growth are unable to get up the requisite en- thusiasm for similar affairs, so the younger en- try have a complete monopoly of the thing. Politically both Republicans and Democrats are making eiforts to awakén public interest in tke town, but as yet the elections are too farin the future to kindle much excitement on that score in this rather slow , burg. Nevertheles: opposing ies hold rallies ghont unce a wegk alternately, anc Hayes stock ‘and Tilden stock® go up and down ic regular weekly xuccession, as each speaker per-. suades himseif that the issne of the campaign de- pends directly on his remarks, IN SALOON CIRCLES there is rejoicini and shaking of hands. The recer refusal of the Giand Jury to indict the violators ¢ the law has scored one in favor of the knights« the tap, and the ensuing election is recorded in | renewed flow of beer ali aiony the line. The actis | of the Town Board Monday nignt in granting tf,. license at the intersection of Halsted and Lincd | avenues was another base-hit for Gambrinus, ol{ the friendsof temperauce are not very jubilunt. b anofisct to thiy state of affairs, the man at® Water-Works has gotten up 3 _competitiv and is furnishing ~ pure drinks at © , rate of threc million s=allons per wess but with all his energy it temainy 4 fact that &, thicker liquid to be obtained along the rnte of & Green Bay road 1s still the favorite beverage. _The most decided activity is found in buse-#l circles, where the two rival colors—the ** Brow:™ * and the ** Blues "—ure winning and losinz luuls in a frantic manner several thres a week, and paring for a grand tussle with cach other at s06 future aate when the whole town will_turn outd see the fray, and carry off the wonnded. Wedss: day the Browns captured the Weat Ends from) West Side by a score of 22 to 15, and the Bl treated tae Athletes of the South Side in the & manner Thursiay by a score of 9 to 7 in ienl nings. The boys begin 1o think they can play butget beaten whencver they get conddent. | THE MATRIMONIAL REPORT ! furnishes one item Wednesday cvening. Miss C. Gage, a daughter of the late Daniel A. G# for a long time a resident of Lake View, was £ ried to Mr. James B. Wayman, the Rev.™ Young performing the ceremony. Fullerton = nue Church has never been backward in regai® matrimony, and this is the third occasion 0f8 kind in 85 many montha. In fact, Lake View & marrying town, although doing it'in a quiet w1 Mr. Young will preach this morning and evelg at the Fullerton Avenue Charch. He will 78 this week for the East on his summer vacals &nd the provision made for the puipit durin sbience will be announced this morning. Church received an accession of eleven men™ last Sunday, seven by letter and fozr by pré~ sion. The ‘‘Hercules " dummy which bas s0 long® familiar to Lake View Ju. and which bas e 2n impression by the admirable appropriaten! its name, has béea placed on toe retired list, : & Dew successor run in itsstexd. A neat cabd® tains the old engine and a new boiler, and is & clled | improvement. it looks as if ihe Cond n stay, and the **d -fighters better make o dote ot in O mmy-fghters Will the Superintendent of Water-Works ™ hia attention to the hydrant at the corner of €D Bay rond and Diversey street, which has €R Dinas the caps for more than 2 montb, & doubtless by this time half full of sand? 1f the@® must be used elscwhere, plug up the nozzles issbiceata aial Sel aings) A Good Story. The following story is told in the Frene pers: Scene, a telegraph office at Vienna! operator takes out Lis watch, and, yawd ays: ¢ Too bad, I caunot go t6 the concdd DiZht.” “Why noti” asksa companion’ ! am awaiting the dispatches from Beigrad®d they don’t generally turn up until. svoutd- nizht.” The other operator thinks a modb Ex‘n\l then, with a gleam of light in his eye. Have you received the Constantinopl atches?? 6 Yes) rejoins operator Nj1- = Well, just write out precisely to the cos and 0 to your concert.”