Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 27, 1876, Page 12

.12 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY., AUGUST 2, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGE the members of **0ld Gideon™ proposed purchas- ++Shocky," and who enjoyed quite an extended B e e e e and the average attendance is only abont seventy- four, and there ie_seating-capacity for about 102. "OUR NEIGHBORS. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court and the United States Su- . preme Court at A Big Question of State’s Rights Sprung by a Litigious Cor- poration. Loud Protest Against the - Present Extravagance of Graveyard » Pomp. Weekly Budgets of Social * *Notes from Racine and Kenosha. H;bdomadal Gossip from Wauke-~ : gan, Aurora, and the Suburbs. WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. CONFLICT OF HIGH AUTHORITIES. Special Correspondence of Tha Trivune. Mnwavsez, Aug.26.—The Supreme Court of Wisconsin has just issued a writ to the Secre- taty of State, Peter Doyle, commanding bim to revoke the license to do business in this State of" the -Continental Fire Insurance Company, and a notice has accordingly been served upon all agents of the Company in the State inform- ing them that the license of the Company bas been canceled, and warning them to 'DISCONTINUE TAKING BUSINESS fot.the Company. As the Company in question is one of the oldest, most powerful, and wealthy. of the insurance corporations of the East, and trinsags a large business here, the matter has créated not a little excitement. The facts con- nected with the decision of the State Supreme Court sre as follows: As a condition of transacting business in this State, insurance compapies are required to enter into an agreement ot to take any suit commenced againstthem by a citizen of the State into a Fed- ral Conrt. This agreement is made under alaw, 7.: CHap. 64, 1aws of 1572, enacted by the State Lerislatare, providing that in the eventof a fir iuknrance company_doing business in the State re- moying.a suit to a Federal Court, the license ehall be 80 revoked. and making it 4 TI{P, IMFERATIVE DUTY OF THE SECRETAEY OF STATE toltnke the necessary procecdings for such revocal. A case har been taken to the United States Su- PprémeCourt cavering thexe questions, for the pur- ‘pusc”of deciding the constitutionality of this law andacreement, and the Conrt decided both ancon- stitutional and_void. This was the condition of the law when the Supreme Court of Wisconsin Look the above action. G A Mr. Drake brought suit against the Continental Company to recover a loss which the Company con- sidered it had grounds for resisting. This suit wAS REMOVED TO A FEDERAL COURT By the Company, being advised that the law and agreement were void, as aforesaid. The complain- ant Drake then went to the Supreme Court of the State (under the law €0 declared unconstitutional) and asked for o mandamus to the Secretary of State requiring him 1o enforce ity provisions, the prindg:fl argument being, that, whilst 0o power in € * State of Wisconsin' can prevent a forefgn’ corporation- appeslin from a Wisconsin = Court to a Federal Court, vet the Legielature of Wisconein, which has the inbgrenit, sovereign right to give a license to s for- eign corporation fo transact business within its ‘borders,-and to state the terms upon which it will permit snch license to exist, has also the power, upbbthe terms of said liccnse being violated, to anful it at pleasare. The decision of the United States Supreme Court declaring the Taw express- ing these powers 2 To BE YOID scoms to have been regarded by Drake's counsel as 1ot applying to the case, but counsel for the Sec- refaryof State, on the contrary, relied on it as the principal feature of the controversy, arguing that the [aw under which proceedings were had, ‘Delg~declared void,—in dther words, not being a2 fuw,—necd not be obeyed. and carries no pepal- tiesC:. A Tew days ago the State Supreme Court de- cided that the 1aw standing on the stitute books must be obeyed, and requiring the Secretary of Blete cecd a8 above stated. In_the cace before the State Supreme Court, 7 TOE COMPANY WAS NOT MADE A PARTY, hence.was powerless to argue for itself or protect om the assault that was intended to_and i i ‘The State of Wi gainst Peter Doyle, the title of "the consin - ex. Secretary of State, cae, 20 ower to'uppeal. On Monday, therefore, the Hon. iatt Finch, counsel for the Company, left for Madizon for the purpose of asking the ‘Secreta of Siate to consent to 8 writ of crror to the Unite: Ktates Supreme Court on behalf of ‘the Company. The result has already been telegriphed to THE TRIBUXE. way the Compsny, not being & party, had no RUINOUS BURIALS. ' The Rev. A. A. Hoskins, pastor of Asbury Mcthodlist Church, who is one of the most straight- forward men in the world, and goes at the subject of his discourses in & ding-dong style quite re- froshing to witness, treated his audience last Son- day to a candid, inner-view of the economy sud philosophy of the ceremonial of bury- ing. -He. objected to the large smount of display made at modern funerals, on the zzround that the fashion set by the few who arc able Tu afford it inflics incalculable loss and injury on idge who are struzgling to keep up a respectable sppearance. He said that ** poor people ought to Liow iris no disgrace for an honest man to be poor, 1oz live poor, die poor, and be poorly buried,” whilsl, 6n the other hand, death is dishonored and God i€ sinned azainst by incurring sn expenditare fot the mere aake of show that cannot be liquidated. He'preached a healthy sermon. ) IMPROVEMENTS. Ajyery important improvement s to be effected on. the brick block at the corner of Broadway and Hyzon etrectr, occapied by the Milwaukee Litho- gEphicand Engraving Company, ‘The block: is o erehullt. new stone Tronts put in. and the entire gugctare maised. The total cost wil be $12,000 to Firrold white-lead works on Broadway, long an e\panre, have been refitted for the occupancy of C.inton Trothers, of Fort Howard, manufacturers of: powder. Anew. Liospital ix to be crected on_State etreet, the-w3nds to accommodate eighty to 100 patients. The building will be three stoien high, exclusive of-& BARement, the whole to cost $40, 000. Plymoath Church is to be improved considera- “There is to be a new dais in place of the pres- ent platfor, to contain the desk. organ, and choir. Tlié feating is to be renewed and remodeled. and the steps outside, which are quite a feature of the cxterior, rebuilt in & substsutial manmer. Tbe walls are to be refrescoed. There is considerable activity in buildifiz private ces. WHISEY OR ICE-CREAS. The nze (or abuse) of whisky at the Poor-House jsont'of the matters thatkeeps on coming up, and neyerappears to be seitled to the satisfaction of anybody.’ Accounts huve from time to time been rr‘uemed for supplies of whisky that indicate the utnatés must imbibe sufficient to send them ona Yooring, “tearing old dronk at wéek,—that is, if the ordinary amount orly #4 required to do the husiness. There has_never been any satisfactory intelligible explnostion of the distinction of ‘this whisky. Mcdlcal'uses were alleged. but the doctor’s evi- Tather proved the other side of the case. Theairappeared the barvesthands were fed on wiisk¥,—wnich no one pretends to believe. Alto- £auicr, an uneasy feeling prevails that this whisky question is one that better not be too clorely in- quired into. Mr. Perrigo is the only man who ever cafue near to satisfying the claims of all parties, He is-the man who xuggested a resolution that, pro- vided the whisky men are allowed ll the whisky they want, temperance men shall be supplied fre -Cream. ¥ 20 PLUCKY ENTERPRISE, The’managers of the Cream City Horee-Railrosd Compauy are about the most go-ahead citizens of MMwaukee. Not contented with proving that run- nipz a mile or more up-hill i& not only a practical Lut 3 payinz epeculation, they have now planned a northern branch of the greatest importance, piercing a distant and populous part of the city never set approached by the_horse-car, and pro- 1iding a route to distant_ points of great interest. The -project is to reach the State fair prounds by means of an exten- eion from tbe Division street terminus of the Exst Water street_track, up Chestout street, and Winncbago and Vliet strects. Any ome the least scqusinted with the topography of the route will atvnce wopder how it i wuch a Gensely populated and ortant district has been so long nezlected. The line cannot {sil to pay its expenses all the win- ter, and in the summer its receipts must inevitaoly zer than those of any similar undertaking in 5 = ver. FROM THE BLACK NILLS. 6 sons of Ald. Kittredge, surusmed E. Y. and C. T. respectively, have returned from the * Black Hille. They give an interesting accoant of thefight with the Iudians in which they engaged. some particulars of which have alresdy appeared in Tup Trinvse, They left the Hill€on the 7th inst.at.8o'clocka. m. The first night out they ‘were attacked in camp, 18 miles from the point of Jeast once a ttredge got the firet return departure. C. shzl‘: at the reds! n!,bd{appingh};‘;‘ mr:;;’ T‘hhiz e e. e e fln:tu:;ed in broad day- arty were 3 icht by a lurge body of Indians, who frequently aiuopc’d dcvmglo within 100 yards of the wagons, but were prevented coming nearcr. Notwithstaud- inz the running fight, they made 35 miles that day. andat night rested in rifle-pits, which they dug before the first batch_tried to sleep, whilst _the others kept watch. The savages, themselves tired ont, left them to repose ail night, but resumed the attack in the morning, and_this continued_till the fourth day, when a junction was effetted with a strong party from Montana, and the redskins made of. ~W. l‘f. Phelps was the only white killed. They say there is plenty of gold in the Hills, but it requires a great deal of capital to get it out, hardly paying a fair return for outluy and risk. ATHLETIC SPORTS. Anadjourned meeting of the proposed Cosmo- | politan Club, for the promotion of athletic sports, Took place in the ofiice of Dr. Starke, Milwaukee street, this week. The attendance included rep- rescntatives of Anglo-Americans, German-Ameri- cans, Cansdiane, English, Irish, Scotch, and Ger- mans. Speeches were made in support of the ob- jects sought to beattained by the Club, and 4 con- siderable amount of enthusiasm was worked up, and, after the appointment of additionsl members to the various committees, the meeting adjourned till Monday next at the same hour and place. BREVITIES. There is a city ordinance that requires the own- ers of pool-tables to pay $10 annual license. How many bave paid? The Rev. Myron Reed and the Rev. Robert Coll- yer are the theological lions of the hour. A funnyglooking cucumber of home growth is shown Dy dohn Turner, Florida street. 1t is 5 feet long and as slender as a stout walking-cane. The Germania Club, of Chicago, arrived here on Sunday for a picnic, with the Great Western Band, and were received with all the,onors by their Cream City brethren. Owners of doge ehould be cantioned that the police are still poisoning the unmuzzled. Notwithstanding much early discouragement, the temperance meetings have been coutinued, and lately there bas been quite an accession of pledged members. RACINE. PREFATORY. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. RucINE, Aug. 26.—“The evil days ’—of dust, and heat, and sultry winds—* draw nigh, in which there is no pleasure?’ to the bucolic Bohe- mian, because there are no items. Exhausted toilers have sought the shelter of shady groves and cosy inland lakes to gasp the days away until the cool north winds betoken the approach of autumn with its sere and yellow leaves, and the social luminaries who remain in our city are so thoroughly overcome by the oppressive heat that they consider bare existence suflicient, with- out indulging in- any unnecessary exer- tion; hence,” as I previonsly remarked, jtems are scarce. Even the weather, so prolific or subject as a general thing, can be disposed of by simply saying that it has been hot. Living as we do far ont on the lake, we fortunately get the ‘benefit of whatever breeze 1s stirring, and are thus less to be pitied than the sweltering natives of our retentious* *scruburbs, " Kenosha and Milwankee. g‘hc great annual®icnic at Island Wild has drawn largely from our Main-street society, and socil matters are rather quict in consequence. Theonly event of the week of any moment has been the BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL PICNIC, held in Slauson’s Grove on Wednesday last. Over 200 were in attendance, Iarge numbers of the older members of the Church being there to aid in amus- ing the little ones. Swings were eracted in abun- dance, ané the verysedate game of croquet added to the otherattractions. After the romping and play- ing had engendered anappetite for the cold victuals, the baskets were trotted out and eager little hands plied hurriedly to watery mouths. As the shadows of evening gatnercd, the procession was formed into line for homeward march, and the tired little revelers crawled into their nests thoroughly satis- fied with the doings of the day. THE SYLVIA. A folkaccount of the sad mishap that hefell the vacht Sylvia was telegraphed your lust onday jsene. Last Friday, the fathers of the anfortanate boys, Brooks and Day, came to Racine and en- gaged a row-bost 10 aid them in the sor- rowful task of dragging the waters near the beach for the bodies of their sons. ~The yacht was shat- tered to splinters by the action of the storm, and not a vestige of it remains us a relic. THE MAMIE, one of the most beautiful yachts that ever nrrened on this side of the lake, put iuto the port of Racine Sunday, and remained until Tuesday night, leaving for Chicago at 12 o'clock. The owner isa whole- souled, xenial gentleman, who took especial delight in entertaining the many vieitors who were attract- ed to his natty littlecraft. It is rumored that some of the miliiongires of our burg intend buying the Mamie for pleasurc excursions along the coast. A_SURPRISE PARTY. The&mpeller Japan made Racine harbor earlyon Thursday morning with 3 gay party of excursion- ists on board, who left the boat for about an hour and promenaded Main strcet, much to the delight of our young gallants, who cast **sheeps’ eyes" at the stylish young l2dy members of the raiders. 5 OLD HAWE AND YOUNG CRICKEN. The chilling winds and biting frosts of many winters may have thinned his ancient blood and ‘made cold and clammy the corrugated caticle that covers his worn-out frame, but the fire that smoul-" dered in his heart, unquenched even by the death of his poor old wife only five short montha ago, revives again with a fervent glow over the antici- pated captare of a simpering school-girl. Every Sunday they drive ont to the cemetery, and over the crambing dust of the dead exclange vows and whine and mpoon in such a silly manner as to warrant the helief that one is as far gone in_second childhood- as the other is green n the first. And all this under the plea of reverence for the memory of the worn out one who has crossed the tarbid river! FLAKES. The boys in Case’s machine-shop kave been con- siderably exerciscd of late over the singular_con- duct of their friend and companion Mr. Frank Jilson. His spare moments have becn reiigionsly evoted to themanufacture of baby-toys and knick- macks. Every noon-hour would add to his etore of rattles, rings, or wagons, and only 4 short time ago he completed a mysterious looking machine resembling @ nasal - donche. One morming last week his fellow-laborers foun the happy ‘man standing on his head while his gewgaws lay scattered around. After they had reversed him, and rubbed his spinal column until his mental equilibrium was restored, be stammered, **It's nine pounds.” Col. J. G. McMynn is determined to spare no paius in making hie famous academy tie best edii- cational institation of the kind in the Northwest, and with this object in view is quietly securing_as assistants the best teachers in the country. Ilis latest prize is Misa Lizzie Root, of Sanduvky, O., ‘who combines with her abilities as 3 teacher all the characteristics of an accomplished lady, and our young mmiiwm learn with pleasure that she pnrposes making our beautifal city her permanent abiding place. 3 Mre. Or. has purchased the sewing-machine interests of Mrs. Payne, and will hereafter give her personal supervision to the establishment. The West End-Athlete game, advertised for last Tuesday, was an inglorions fizzle. After the ex- Eu‘.ulionl of our citizens had been raised to fever- eat, Providence willed thata perfect deluge of rain should fall just as the ‘‘State champions' were abont to take the train for Racine. A letter from Mr. W. P. Rogers, the manager of the Mil- ‘wankee Club, to the Sccretary of the Athletes ex- pressed profound regret at their inability to fill the engagement on the day set apart for the occasion, but promised *‘any day next week.” The West Ende are a gentlenianly set of boys, and will give our natives 1 good game when they come. ‘There was much travail and hooray over an in- cipient fire near the Junction last Toesday night. A couple of barns, each contsining a hurse, were burned. The property was fully covered by insur- ance. swares, Racine has been harboring **a mighty hunter before the Lord.” The special of tha Zimes sought surcease of Bobemian cares onme day last week by shouldering a Revolutionary musket, bor- rowing a blsck-and-tan **parp, ” and sallying out in quest of chickens. e meandered out to the end of the pier, sut bare-headed until well tan- ned, purchased a couple of decomposed birds from 3 wandering sporisman, and went home whistling ** Garry on fo Glory. To-day four car-joads of Congregational excar- sionists are billed for a trip to the Soldiers’ HHome, at Milwaukee. The time there will be spent in an indalgence in the orthodox games of croquet, pin- pool, and checquers. Our TRIRCNE readers are considerably exercised over the fact that they have to pay 6 cents for a perusal of the Sunday issue, while the denizens of our northern suburb, 25 miles north, only pay 5 c?n}.s. Cantbe managers of the circalatfon ex- 2in? The locsl Board of Fire Undervwriters, like rail- rosd freight-agents, have their petty troubles un- dreamed of by the world in general. ~ A convention was held in the city on Thursday for the purpose of establishing a schedule of rafes; but there are always a few black sheep who insiet on cuttinz. Our city echools soon open, and the town is flooded with handsome ferrule-wrestlers who seem glad that the vacation is over. - A party of young **idea fangers " went out on the lake on Tharsday night in 2 ekiff to interview the buoy. A couple of Young gentlemen also hap- pened to paddle out in the eame direction. It was dark, and the gloom was intensified by the glare of lightning along; the enstern horizon. The naviga- tors paddled long and looked anxiously for the o Ject of their pilgrimaze; at last ome of them saw the dim outlines of the *‘tother ' boat, and saug out, **buoy aboy,™ and the echo answered, ** ho! aboy "1 but it wasn't the oy the lady wunted, and she sensibly went into_convalsions, falling pictur- esquely into the arns of Mr. Smuth. There is lots of fun at the new Court-House. Almost any hour of the day one can hear the angry voice of some unfortunate saying ‘*cuss words" to the toilers uf the upper story {or dropping a hod- full of mortar or brick on hus fead, The Waukezon typos most beautifally waxed the disciples of the black art duriug the match same of Wednesday. The score at theclose of the game atood 26 to 52 in favor of Lhe visiting club; but the defeat did 1ot rob the home nim-of hospitality, as ther had prepared a splendid Jay-out for their hun- gry guests at Harrie’ restaurant. The Danes have a big dance **over in Canada " next Saturday. All the bands in the city *‘has™ becn engazed. ‘and u grind time is anticipated, ‘ihe_Woman's Centenmial Decoration Com tee’s fouutain, which iz intended to grace East Park, will soon he completed, and will be the wtl)rg.uc!l memento of the lubors of those inter- ested. PERSONAL. last Tnesday, e route to the sylvan retreat, yclept Brown's Lake. Judge Dyer and lady returned last week from a +isit to Sandusky, O. 5 Misses Alidn and Frankie Durand took in the lions at Milwaukee last Monday. Mrs, Sheridan and doughter, of Buffalo, N. Y., are visiting the city, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. C. A, Duncombe, Messre. Yaie, Thiers, Tlowe, and Robineon, of Renosha, came up last Tuesday to see the Athletes 6c00p the West Ends. and returned very much dis- appointed that the gume was postpontd. ames Ballen, Esq., of Glencoe, was also on ud. Pl?‘ih“ Sllc“n le‘iikel snd hm&e‘: are home from iladelphia, and glad to get bacl Col. D. W B.‘ Fllglger, of the United States Arsenal st Rock Island, accompanied by his accomplished lady, visited the city last Thureday. 3 Miss Mattie C. Van Dusen, from Albion, N.. is now the puest of Mr. . Jennings. Mr. and Mrs. McCalman, of London, Ont., are at_present visiting Dr. Smith. Mrs, Thompson is home sgain from the Centen- mial. ‘Quite number of our citizens are being enter- tained by the hospitable members of Gideon's Band. NORVAL. KENOSHA. SOCIAL DOINGS. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. KrxosHA, Aug. 26.—The summer season here is usually the gayest of the year, and the do- ings of the past week excmplifies this fact be- yond controversy. Although the weather has been so warm as to make the act of respiration one of conscious effort, yet this of itself has not been sufticient to dampen the ardor of the inde- fatigable * picnickers” of this rural burg. As a result of the efforts of the feminine portionof these lovers of sylvan sports, Durkee’s Drive witnessed the grandest picnic of the season on Monday last. Not a masculine was permitted to go along, notevento take motes, and for once lovely femininity indulged in untramncled freedom. The procession, as it passed through Main street, presented a unique appearance. Carriage after carriage filled with huge hampers of provisions and fair Jehus driving sure-footed and slow-pacing steeds tookup the line of march for the place of rendezvous with solemn air, and such was the appearance of the procession that an unsophisticated . wight was heard to ex- claim, “Some big-bug’s dead! what a big funeral!” thus burlesquing in his ignorance the combined effort and thought of many days on the partof theladies. The city once left be- hind, all restraint vanished, and wondering rustics, threshing the golden wealth of harvest- days, stopped in amazement as the strange cavalcade passed before their vision. (The ladies had left the provisions in undisputed possession of the carriages.) Vague thonghts of a Modoc raid disturbed the poor bewildered rustics, as cream followed scream in quick succession, and witha dne regard for their organs of hearing they clapped their hands over their ears to prevent total deafness. Arrived at the Drive, the ladies cared for their weary nags after the manner of man, and then prepared for the day's enjoyment. It was the picnic of the season, and the fortunate ones who attended will long remember it as such. A PEACH PESTIVAL +was given by the Isdies of the Methodist Episcopal Church Tharsday evening to replenich the church tressury. At an early hour the church parlors were filled with a crowd of peeple whose appetites were in prime order for the cooling influence of jce-cream and lemonade in consequence of the ex~ cest heat of the day. Charades. pantomimes, and ginging were in order, and helped to make the. cvening's entertainment @ pleasant one. The five little Shaker maidens sang of the famons *‘old gray goose” in pathetic tones, creating mnch amnsement among the andience Ly their Shaker- Tike appearance on the stage. The four little ones who represented our great-grandparents in ancient drees are also deserving of meution. It was a pleasant gathering, and netted the churcha fair sum of money. FLORAL CONCERT. The Baptists; not wishing to be behindhead in the matter of amueements, gave a concert Friday evening to_increase the amount of their Sunday- school fand. Mr. George Redeker and Mr. Sumuel Wincgar were the moving epirits in the affair, and 10 their efforts, ably seconded by members of the school, is the success of the concert duc. The church was beautifally trimmed with flowers for the occasion, scattered here and there in lavish profugion. Over the pulpit was a large white arch, on which were the words **God Is Love," wrought in green verdure and variegated flowers. The pro- gramme for the evening consisted of songs, recita- tions, and reading, all of which were well-render- ed, Maud Miller sang the song ** Beantiful Home of the Blest " in a pleusing manner, and Fred Hill's '+ Grapple(d) with the World, Boys " quite credit- ably. The selections read by Mises Winegar and Martin were, perhaps, the beat efforts of the even- ing. Itwas'the best'Sunday-school concert ever given in the city, and the wish iy gencral to have another of similar character soon. THE FLYAWAYS, everon the alert to enjoy the good things of this life, gase one of their pleasant hflfll Wednesduy evening. Prof. Dickbant fornished his full band, and the members of the Club were ont in full force. Those present were: Misses Iowe. Simmons, Pettit, Large, Drom, Tyler, Dora and Hattie Head, Mamie Upton of Waukegan, Ria Stebbins. and Mollie Nicoll: Messrs. Bond, Gottfreuson, Bain, Wheeler, Peirce, Bobb, Vermilye, H. and E. Adams, Howe, Kelly, and Simmons. PERSONAL NOTES. The Rev. Father Casey, recently of Oconomowoc, has been ppointed pastor of St. Mark's Church by the Archbishop. Mr. Blinn, of Manchester, Eng.. renewed ac- quaintance with many of hisold” friends in this place during the week. Col. and Mrs, Howe, and Mr. and Mrs, Z. G. Simmons and daughter, started Centenuialward Wednesday. The Winton boys, of St. Jo., Mo., are in the city. The Rev., Mr. Hubbard, formerly of the State Tniversity of North Carolina, is visiting Dr. Ever- bart. Miss Minnie Martin is visiting Miss Robinson of hicago. Mies Carrie Arndt, of Milwaukee, is the guest of Fannie Whitaker. Y The employers of the yonng man whom one of the local papers desiznates us o **piano-tickler ™ wish it stated that they have foll confidence in his innocence of the chargé made sgainst him by par- ties in Racine. His trial takes place in that city to-day, and they feel sure of Lis ability to clesr bimeelf from all charges. Mr. John Eustace, of Dixon, TIL., is spending a portion of the summer with his sister, Mra. Gree- thum. Juwmes Goft, of Laporte, Ind., is in town, Mumic Upton, of Waukegun, came _up Wednes- day to attend the partf given by the Flyaways. Mesers. Dennin and Allen, of Waukegan, wan- dered northward last Monday to refresh themselves with the beauties of our city. Alr. Frank Mitchell and Miss Emma Gould, also Mr. Wright and Miss Yout, of Racine, paid this city a flying visit last Sunday. Miss Bacot and Charley” Bond will open their school the 4th of September. ~ Drawing and French taught without extra charge. Mrs. George Hovt, of Chicago, is spending a weuk or two with Mra, S. Y. Brande. of Chicago, is the guestof Mrs. Burr Simmons, . Alrs. Fryiger and Florrie Saunders left the city Wednesday for Topeka, Kan, Nrs. J. A. Whaley, of Chicago, is the guest of Mra, Dan Benedict. Mies Hattic Do le. of Winnetka, arrived here Thursday to visit her old friends. _Cgrrie Durkee, Dode and Haftie Head, Mollle Nicoll, Nellie Haven, and Nellie Tuttle ‘enjoyed the beauties of Durkee's Drive all alone by thém- selyes Tuesday. They tell of a delightful time, allmi(llu not scem to regret the absence of gay gal jants. Mr. Charles Yoltz and_ sister, Mre, Wills, of g:gukl)'n, N. Y., are visiting relatives in this Prof. Converse. of Racine College, occupied the Ppulpit of St. Matthew's Church Iast Sunday. ISLAND WILD. THE FAIRY HOME OF GIDEON'S BAXD. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. IsLaxD WiLp, Wis., Aug. 2.—The State of Wiscousin can boast more beautiful inland lakes than any other section of country of the same area in the United States, and the fairest gem of all is the glorious sheet of water that swrounds Island Wild. This beautiful retrezt is located mear Burlineton, Wis., and sbout 26 miles west of Racine, on the line of the Western Union Railroad. It was discovered some years ago by a few choice spirits, who are now charter members of the or- ganization ycleped * Gideon's Band.” They were struck with its extreme beauty and adapt- ability as a cozy retreat from the cares that in- fest one’s life in the city during the summer time, and they “carried the news far and near to l_:indred spirits. A permanent club or or- ganization was formed, and the name of * Gid- eon’s Band ” assumed. THE LAKE AND ISLAND are so supremely enchanting in their sylvan beauty as to merit the name of ‘“the Fairy Home.” The waters are clear and pellueig as erystal, with clean, peobly bottom, and the graveled beach extends up the banks to the fringe of woodland. The unsets arc grand beyond the dream of the most imaginative poet, and s the shadows gather over hill and vale, and the stars blink sleepily down, when the night winds stir the quict watensand whisper through the sombre trees, the &cene is magmificent in the extreme. The'island is a fitting jewel for such surroundings, and is com- posed of about three acresof pictaresque land- scapes, high and airy, and covered with a2 luxuriant wealth of shady trees. The property was held without title by 8 German, who presumed that he Aiss Edith Hugusin, of Chicago, visited Racine | was the indisputable owner, and on leamning that ing the cozy spot, VISIONS OF GOLD GALORE floated before his excited imagination, and he raised the tariff fearfully. A carcful investigation, however, on the part of those wishing to purchase, revealed the fact that the island was unsurveged Government land, and the necesssry arrangements were made, throngh Congres:man Williams, to- ward securing the treasure for the loyal followers of the **old man.” The decd was ootained for $22.50 currency of the realm, and 4 permanent so- Ciety formed, composed of the most iniucntial gentlemen of Chicago, Milwaukee, Racine, and Burlington, who eserted themeclves in making “*Brown's Lake * the most beautiful summer re- treat in all the State. These gentlemen are toilers, whose pilgrimage is marked by un- usual mental Jabor, who have acquired a worldly competence by a close uttention to their several callings, and” who have familics that grace the social circles of the cities in which they live. Their **idols " are escorted to the romantic seclu- sion of Island Wild every year, and a week's re- laxation and harmless enjoyment is indulged in that chases away the careand monotony of every- day life. The expendituro of wealth and labor in making the retreat such an inviting abiding place has been immense, but the burden was borne by the many, making it light for ull. A SPLENDID CLUB-UDU_SE of quaint architectural design accupies the centre of the grounds, and commands from its tower, view of the surrounding country for miles. A shaft 100 feet high points heavénward from the highest pinnacle of the cupoln, and the starry banner floats in the breeze from the lofty top. The house in its every arrangement is perfectas it is simple, and conyeniently accommodates about 100 gueste. DBalconies surround the sccond story and the high tower from which a magnificent view of the lake and woodland can be obtained. The sides and ends are 50 arranged 8s to form an awning over a wide walk that Jeads around the building, and when storms of wind or rain_render it neces- sary to lower the portable roof, it can be done _in & few minutes. The first floor is used for a dining and dancing hall, and conven- iently situated in the rear are the kitchen and storc-room. Up-stairs the floor is apportioned into bed-rooms, where several occupants of each room Bave their separate *‘kits,” Winding stairways lead to the tower, and vn sunny days the BALCONIES ARE THRONGED WITH SIGHT-SEERS. A powerful wind-mill is attached to a large iron pump that has a snpply-pipe extended to thie lake, and water is forced into every room in the building from a reservoir in the upver story. On the high- et spot of ground is erected a stately and shapely flag-staff, almost 150 feet high, and the mammoth bunting, ‘'on which is printed in large letters, **Isl- d Wild," can be seen from a distance of 10 miles. The members of the Club own a cun- ‘ning little steamboat, named the W. E. Chipman, in lonor of a generous-hearted Granger in the neighborhood, that has a carrying eapacity of sixty perdons. ‘The yacht Mamie Doud is also an eater- taining attraction of the lake, and Charley Finch thinks the stemnboat is but a poor specalation in comparison. There are row and sailboats in any quantity, #0 that the loversof water frolicy are never lucking for the gratification of their wishes in this respect. A large tow-Dboat plics between the shore and the isfand, which is faithfully snarded by a couple of brawny tars that none may raid the enchanted isle who are not welcome. VISITORS TIHRONG THE ISLAND in such numbers at present that tents for the ac- commodation of the gentlemen dot the various spaces from **Land's End "' to **John O 'Groat's. " The lords of creation prefer wooing_ the drowsy 2od under a canvas_ roof, to slecping in the com- fortable dwelling, but as'the latter is fally occu- jed by the ladics, their choice muy be similar to Iobson's. The mention of the wealthy and aristo- cratic families whick the reader will ind uppended, and are who now visiting this lovely spot,is a suilic cient refutation of the questionable article that appeared in the Chicago Tumes of lust Monday. The letter referred to was grenter sur- priee (o the good people wiio yearly pilch their tents on Island Wild than it could possibly be to their {riends who know thewn £o well. INCIDENTS of this year's encampment are just as amus- ing snd enjoyable "as former omes, and it is really refreshing to see the unadul- terated hilarity that holds high revel every- where. Ladies who in cities would go into couvulsions should a spider or a freckle prove af- fectionate, romp and play with ali the sbandon conceivable, and it is a distinguishing character- istic to be able to show & sun-browed face or a fear- lesanerve. Their rambles in the pleasant groves thatwhade the hills and valleys and dreamy nooks of this fairy epot are marked by an innocent dis- regard of the poky social formalities indulged in elsewhere, and the shout of song and story makes the welkin ring again. The grand cvent of this season’s frolic was the erection of the **lsland Wild" flag-pole, at_which men, women, children, and_Ethiopians lent a willing hand. If the three last classes exer- cised but little physical aid, their_noise and influ- ence helped the others bravely. But even among the muscular helpers there were **sogers " wio talked londer than the ladiesand lifted less. ** Ren- dering unto Cicsar the things that are Casars would compel the award of creditto Charley Finch, who superintended the task and acquitted himseit nobiy. ] Every morning, long before the most ambitious worm opens its wakeful peeper, parties stroll down 10 tha beach, some with fishing-tackle, others with onrs and bout equipments, and some with bathing- dresses slyly tucked away, und tne health-giving exercise of each dny opens with & romp over or in the refreshing lake. * ANNUAL ELECTION. The regular annual election of officers was held in Dr, Hahn's tent on_ Friday, Ang. 25, Dr. Wild in the chair; George E. Starkweather, Secretary protem. Afier the meeting was called to order the members proceeded to clect oficers, the ballot resulting in making Fred Wild President; E. P. Hall, of Chicago, Vice-President; Hamilton Utley, of Racine, Secretary; Dr. L. Kords, of Burling- ton, Treasurer. The Doard of Directors were then chosen, with the following result: Otis Corbett, H. J. Milliron, and Dr. I S. Hahn, of Chicago; Capt. W. B.'Vance, the Ilon. N.J. Field, and Stephen Bull, of Racine; D. B, Weze, of Milwaukee: J. S. Drake, of Rock Jsland; E. [hite, of Burlington; and C. A. Lathrop, of Te- oit. Prominent among the guests at Island Wild dur- 1ng the present season are, from CHICAGO: Mr. and Mrs, Corbett, Miss Nettie Corbett, Miss Jennie Rockwell, Mixs Frankie Hahn, Mr. and Mrs, George Timerman, _Miss Cora Brown, ~Miss Uiz, Mige " Joe Peters, Dr. and Mre. 9. 8. Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. E. P, Hall, Miss Mollic liahn; Mrs. Fanny Gaston, of New Yorlk, guest of Mr. and 3irs. Corbett; XMr. and Mrs. Scotr. Mies Cowdey; Miss Cook, zuest of Mies Ella Foster; Miss Edith Hugunin, 3Ir. Will- iam White, Mr. H. Milligan, Mr. Aleck Peters, Mr. Tourtelotte, and Mr. J. H. Hahn. RACINE. Mr._and Mrs. Wild aod family, the Hon. and 3re. R. H. Baker, the Hon. N. J. 'Field, Dr. and Atrs, Teegarden, Miss Saliie Wild, Miss Elln Foster, Miss Libbie Wickham, Miss Lizzie Root, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ball, Mr. and Mys. 1iy Ruymond, Mr. and MMrs. Channey Lathrop, Mrs. Chauncy_Hall, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Knapp. Miss Flors Knapp, M and MrsF. W. George, Mrs. Dr. Page, the Misscs Lawton, Mieses 1da and Neitic Bull, Miss Josie Griflith, 3iss Abbic Starkweather, Mr. and 3l Hon. John Elking, and Capt. ELSEWHERE. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton and daughter of Freeport, . Mr. and Mrs. Stone and family of Beloit, and Mesars. Clement brothers and Forrester of Pata- onia, Messrs. Drake Brothers of Rock Ieland, irv. B. B. Davis of Elkhorn, Capt. Lou Vance and daughter, and Capt. Dave Vance, of Milwaukee, Messrs. D. A. Wegg and S, V. Farnum. also of Milwaukec, Dr. and Mra. L. Kords, the Wells Brothers, and Mr. and Mre. Meinbart, of Burling- ton, and F. Russel and brotlier of Geneva. NORVAL. . ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN. WHEW! 17's Hor! Special Corvespondence of The Tribune. WAUREGAN, Aug. 20.—Such has been the oft- repeated exclamation of many individuals dur- ing the week, in consequence of the extreme heat, which was, however, borne with only the above murinur. One of the most prominent results ovcasioned by the continual warmth is the great influx of strangers from the larger cities, who have been and are coming to escape {from the stifling heat and unhealthy odor of the wholly business localities. There is nothing in point of comfort which can surpass the seating of oneself near a natural spring of water, with the weeping-willow to protect oue from the fiery rays of the sun. A “3HO0SS " THIEF. On last Saturday morning, when a stranger made application for & horse and buggy at the livery- stable of William Yeager, Jittle did that gentleman suspect there was anthing wrong. The mamn stated he wanted a single riz, togo us faras Luke Bluff, at which place he had been engaged in buil ing,’and would probably return about noon. Had that promise been carried out there would now be no cause for Mr. Yeager's anxiety. The horse taken, ‘‘Gray Dam,’” was a favorite with our townsmen, and much interest is manifested in re- gard to his whercabonts, i THE PRINTERS' * DAY OFP.” ! The Waukegan typos started for Racine’on ‘Wednesday morning with the determination of de- feating théir_professional brothers in n game of base ball. Upon their arrival at thut place they were welcomed by the Itacine gentlemen, who had in readinees & conveyance in which they were kind- Iy invited to take a s After viewing that de- Tightful burg to the evidentsatisfaction of all con- cerned, they were famnished a wall-prepared din- ner as & fitting prelnde to the afternoon’s enjoy- ment. Thronghont the wame Waakegan's repre- scntatives of the ‘‘stick™ and “*rale” fairly outdid themselves by muityplying greatly the number of ** earned runs ™ they were always wont to secure. Aftersome **terriiic ™ batting the game closed with the score 52 to 26 in favor nf Wauke- gan. On arriving home they were the recipients of much praise. 6 **Ruh! for our boys.” o N AND NG, . TI. Stevison, Esq.. special agent of the Orient Insurance Company, qnmmm, visited Waukegan on Friday in the interest of his company. On his dejmnnrc, ratisfaction rested on his brow. . L. Frasyer, Esq., of Warsaw, Ind., formerly one of Waakegan's leading lawyers, is here ona vigit for the purpose of recuperating his health. Jlaster Freddie Seymour, better known as opulurity whilea **devil ™ in the Gazelte office, [:lxs **turned up "' ence more, aftera twelve months’ absence as & mariner. Mr. S. 1. Bradbury, of the Patriof, has of late been confined to his home much of the time on ac- count of ill-health. The wixh of his muny friends is thut he may rapidly improve, Mr. and Mrs, Jumes McGovern, of Chicago, are up here fora few days. They are always wel- come. C. B."Detrick and wife returned home Tuesday last from Belvidere, The Rev. C. C. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Charch at Rockford, returned home Tuesday, ac- companied by his wife. 2 The Hon. D. F. Barclay, Mayor of Elgin, and ex-Sherlff Ilnmmond, of Cook County, were among the distinguished visitors to Waukegan during the week. Mrs. M. B. Wickham, of this city, Is at present Iying dangerously ill at her residence on_the West Side: She is under the care of Dr. Lewie. BRIEF MENTIONS. Your correspondent has been frequently impor- taned to epeak relative to the action of certain voung men whose chief delight on Sunday even- ngs, appurently, s to congregate on corners, and particularly in front of u Genesee street cigar store, where they will engage in considerable boisterous talk, much to the annoyance of citizens on_their way'to church. If they wish to play the role of midnight marauders” they should at_once dis- card the title of gentlemen. Itis a shame,—in fact, an_inult,—upon any community, and it be- hooves the actors to henceforth discontinue. Therc will be quarterly-meeting services at the M. E. Church to-day. Love-feast at 9 o'clock; preaching at_10:30, followed by sacrament. Pre- siding Elder Jutkins will preach this cvening. Mrs, J. B. Mix, M. D., lectured on temperance at Methodist Church Thursday evening, to 8 larze emd appreciaiive audience. Next. Sunday Mrs. Mix will lecture on the same subject at Court- House Ssxnnrc Miss Minnie Stone acted as hostess to a large as- semblage on Saturday evening, it being the occa- sion of & birth-day anniversary. Clement Harter, & Germen, while at work on the THolstein Building Thursday, hud the misfortunc to sufter o severe sunstrole. e was attended by Dr. Bulleck, und is_at prescnt slowly improving. ~ 1 the State street gent who eucceeded in winning his friend’s first-love, could be afforded an_oppor- tunity to again ** take his cholce ™ he would doubt- Tess return to his formi used friend has taken a and suceeeded in make trade.™ hat he termsa **good AURORA. ITENS. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. Avrora, Il., Aug. 25.—A large force of workmen are engaged in making long-needed repairs upon our City-Hall building. The teachers and pupils of the First M. E. Sunday school enjoyed a pleasant picnic at Millbrook on Wednesday. The colored people of Northern Tlinois will hold a Hayes and Wheeler mass-meeting in this city on Tuesdar, Sept. 5. ‘The annual re-union of the One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Iiliuois Regriment occurs in this city Sept. 12. . The Hon. 8. A. Hurlbut will address our citi: zens to-morrow evening upon the political is- sues of the day. Peter Klcin, of the Vollsfreund, wants to rep- resent this District in the State Senate, but the Turners do not seem disposed to give him very hearty support. On Wednesday evening they man- ifestéd their preference in this direction by a vote of 73 for Dr. A. B. Jassory and 7 for Mr. Klein. Mr. A. Bushee, of New Liberty, Ind., has be- come proprictor of the Fitch Honse, taking posses- | sion on Monday nest. Mr, Bushee is well-known in this community, having rendered the Tremont House very popular some years since by hix able management. Mr. Evans will remain in the city, but has not yet Iaid out his programme for the fu- ture. A horse and buggy was stolen from Roach's Jiv- ery etable on the 16th inst., and ofticers have been in chase of the culprits ever since. The property was found in Chicago on \Vcdnesd:ly, and yester- day the guilty parties were captured in that city, and are now safely lodgzed in our cells. The weather has been intensely hot for a few days, and our city is remarkably dull, even for Aurora. Dr. Wilkie and wife, and E. C. Beardsley, start- ed East on Weduesday afternoon. Mrs. Perry Jenks, of this city, is spending the summer with her danghter, Mrs, Conunt, at Ma- Jone, N. Y. Uncle John Merritt is dangerously ill. The Hon. B. F. Fridley was thrown from his carriage on Sunday last, and had_his right arm ‘broken just below the shonlder. The old gentle- man is doing well under the care of Dr. Allaire. Four daughters William Cornell, of Kune- viile, yesterday visited Aurora, woen their team ran away on View street, the carriage was upset, und one of the yon dies had an arm broken. Prof. Hastings became #0 wearied with his East- ern trip that the opening of the fall term of the West Side public schools has been postponed one week. XN. Goldsmith and family etarted on Saturday for the sea shore. Mr. James Stafford will represent the Father Murphy Total Abstinence Society at the State Con- vention in Peoria nest week. John H. Dugan, Chicazo, Burlington & Quincy Train Dispatcher at Creston, Iown, has been' visit- ing his Aurora frienas, The Rev. N. A. Prentiss and familyarrived home on Saturday. - John Holland, of Downer's Grove, after being coniined to his home for 2 week or more by illness, is auain smonz us, and is pushing the canvass upon Holland's Centennial Dircctory of Aurora. A, P. Callan is spending a few weeks among his friends in Vermont. While huoting chickens near Aurora on Satur- day, M. L. Smith, of Chicago, was seriously ip- jured in jumping from a wazon. He had suY- fleiently recovered to be sent home on Monday. John Dillon drew a fair_audience on Monday eveningat the Opera-House in ** Our Boys.™ Hi Evans, the popular C.. B. & Q. conductor, of Galeshurg, accompanied by Mrs, Evans, spent Sunday last among Aurora frien E. W. Trusk and family are _expected home Sat- urday from an extended Eastern tour. J. H._ Modder, of the Beacon, and family, also Short and family, reached home from the During 'the absence of Mr. Hod- der burglars abstracted $230 worth of piander from his residence. Engineer Ed Battle had the misfortune to lose a bright little son Saturday last from cholera in- fantum. J. W. Stevens, Cashicr of the First National Bank of Greenfield, Mass., is the gucstof his brother-in-law, Pierce Burton. of the ferald. Eugene Bowen is employed upon the Herald, inly engaged in canvassing for o volume shortly be issucd from that office—a series of Jectures by the Rev. Dr, Thomas upon the *‘Origin and Destiny of Man.” . Jobn Morse, an ‘old Aurora jeweler, is in the city, the guest of his former pariner in busimess, N H. I Miller. C. M. Vaye, who_ established the Aurora Daily Neirs, now a special upon the Zimes, is out from Chicago, on the sick list—the resnlt of being thrown from a bugey in one of our strects two years since. The lfon. D. B. Waterman and wife departed for St. Panl on Tueeday. Mrs, W. will remain in afln‘nlcsom some weeks for the beneft of her ealth, “Amos G. Dragler, 2 teacher in the National Deaf Mute College, ut Washington, is enjoying his an- nual vieit with bis parents und friends in Aurora. L. Isham White is on the si =1 William B. Allen, Tnited States Revenue Col- lector, is faking in the Centennial. J. S, McCabe, of Chi , has rented a store in the Miller & Coulter Block, and will open a stock of goods next week. Guorze Crego, of Sugar Grove, has purchased the residence of C. T. P. Buck, and takes posges- ion this fall. Ile comes to Aurora to give his children the benefit of our unrivalled educational advantages. Mr. Buck intends removingto Kan- sas. Harvey Tinntoon went to California early in June, with the jutention of engaging in business, but found the prospect s cheerless that he was gl:;(\‘lo ;\Izm}_m, and ff?“‘?i’ honie on %xtudny Inst. Jobn 1. Pease and family are spending a m atGrand ftavon, Mich. - rc SPending & month The isses Stowe, and Miss Clark, of Toledo, 0., ure ga N dy. Frank Barclay is rusticaling as Yoangstown, O. C. & 1. masfer mechanic, Con- Elakesicy, und Conductor A. A. Veley, will start Eaet Saturday mnext, uccompanied by their wives. Veley, T should mention, i3 still a Benedict, but Misa Emmu Rice, 2 most charming ana estimable younz lady, has promised to take compassion upon him, and the knot will be tied Jjust before the departare of the train which bears the happy company from our midst. —— WILMETTE. EVENTS OF THE WEEK. The lccture on Sunday cvening by the Rev. James Powell on the *‘Slave Music of the South” drew a large audience, notywithstanding the opinions of some old fogies who questioned the propriety of lecturing on such a subject on Sunday. The School Dircetors called a meeting last Tuesday evening to consider the propriety of building another wing to the school-house. There were very few of the tax-payers present, and those that were there were inclined to be very liberal with other_people’s money, and ex. pressed themselves as favorable to the proposed improvement. The School Directors, on ac- count of this expression, decided to call a mneet- ing at whick the rLuusl‘ 0 could be submitted to the voters of the district. It is probable that at that time the project will be defeated, asit appenrs to be the sentiment of the people that taey are taxed too mach already for the support of the sehool, and that if any chunge skould be madeat all it ougbt to be in the way of retrench- ment. _People very properly objected last, vear to the umount taey were tazed, and this year the vil- schoul taxes already levied are , 200 Jast year; and the improve- ment proposed, necessitating, as it does, tie em- Kloymunt of another teacher, will make it much igher. The school-house is quite Jarze enough to accomrodate all that have attended. 6o far this session. The numberof scholars enrolled is 127, Tae ' scheme originated with Mr. Raymond, the principal of the school, who would prefer to be re- lieved of some of thé smaller pupils und devote 1more of hisattention to the larger scholars. This, of coursc, would_suit him bettér, but as he is paid the high salary of 3133.33 per month he ought to Desvery contented without proposing any further expene. There are very few large scholars in proportion to the number that sttend and it the &ddition is built and a new teacher secured the prin- cipal will probably not have to teach more than about twelve scholars, for which he will be pald at the rate of aboat $100 apiece, or $1,200 Tor the school year. Two_of the directors, Mr. J. D. Ludlam and J. G. Westerfield are in favor of the uddition, and one of them, Mr. M. C. Spunger, is opposed to it. TEMPERANCE MATTERS. The children have organized a **Cold Water Ar- my,” and_elected_the following officers: Henry Westerfield, Captain; Maj. Sherman, Corporal; and Charles Shantz, Sergeant. Mary Key, Braine ard Hull, Flora AMitchell, and Willie McDanicl \ere appointed a Committee to solicit subscrip- tions t0 purchase badges, and the community is ex- pected to contribute Iiberally toward the support of their army. TALLY ONE FOR THE EAST SIDE. Mre. Gibson presented her husband with an ad- dition to his family Sunday morning. and East Siders are elated oyer *‘going one better” than the West Siders. _No one on the West Side has s ot manifested a disposition to_come to the rescue 31 the reputation of that partof the village, and they will have to admit that they are beaten as usual by the superior progressiveness of the East S con C. A, Vail has been very sicl, but has re- covered and will be able to resume business short- iy. . ’Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Bassett, of Chicago, are ex- ected to visit Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mitchell short- y. Mr, and Mrs. Alexander McDaniel have just retarned from a trip to Genera Lake, Wis. ‘The Baptists heve been having meetings of are- vival nature, under the direction of Mr. Rockwell, of the Y. M. C. A., Chicago, who preached Friday evening. UNION TANGLES. “*Trhere arc the eighty?” secms to be the cry, as nothing has been done about dividing the smount in the treasury of the Little Children’s Society. The Treasarcr daes not hold the funds of the So- ciety. 1t is expected that pablic opinion will force o proper division of the assets. The new Societies of each church need their share, and, be the nmn&mt ever so small, it is just that”it shonld be divided, A union picnic is proposed by the Methodist echool. The Baptist and Conaregational schools have decided to join with them aud have a good time. The day has not been decided apon, but will be unnounced 1n Tue TRIBLNE in due scason. A WARNING TO DOG3. A dead dog was found on Wilmette avenue Fri- day morning with & paper attached to it stating that it was intended s a wurning for other un- muzzled dogs. There are a large number of dogs in Wilmette that ouzhtto be cither mazzled or Kkilled, and the Village Fatbers ought to pass an ordinance to that effect, and, if necessary, employ the dogmatic editor of the Village Lantern to ex- terminate the canines should the muzzling ordi- nance not be complied with. CICERO. OAK PARF. Oak Park is awake, and determines to make the Tildenites take back the assertion that the Town of Cicero will go for Tilden and Hen- dricks. Therefore, Monday evening the most prominent citizens organized a Hayes and Wheeler Club. The officers appointed are: President, 0. W. Herrick; Vice-Presidents, A. 0. Bickler, J. P. Sharp; Secretary, M. B. Mills; Treasurer, G. Eckart; Executive Committee, W. H. Wood, S. E. Hulbert, H. 3. Austin, A. C. Terry, and Capt. Owen. A constitution was drawn up and signed by some fifty persons. The meeting adjourned to meet on Monday even- ing, the :8th, for which occasiongood speakers and music will be provided. The children of the Park are in a happy state of excitement over the Centennial picnic, four unite—the Methodist, Episcopalian, and Mis The Park ix demonstrating a preference for light rather than darkness by the lighting of twenty- four street-lamps Wednesday lust. Theyareof a nexw style, and 2dd sreatly to the appearance of the village. 1t is hoped that ere long every strect will be furnished with theee lamps. Dr. William Reynolds, Rector of Chriet Church, Harlem, is dangerously ill. Hie daughters, Mrs. Vredingburg, of Springficld, and Miss Lizzie Reynolds, who was visiting her sister. have been hastily summoned, and are at his bedside. Mis three sons, two of whom—Tohn and George—live in Colorudo, and Walter Reynolds, of St. Louis, nave also arrived home. Dr. Reynolds is & man of great learning and rescarch, and, as o pastor, gns ‘won the love and veneration or all the people ere. s The Baptist Sabbath-school’s basket-picnic came off Thursday in Nelson's grove. Notswithstanding the extreme heat of the day, they had a_delight- ful time, and returned home perfectly satistie The police are doing faithful work. This weeka number of night-prowlers have been put into the calaboose. Mrs. Warren Furbec and her two chlldren, ac- companied by Mr. Judd Whaples, left for Kansss last week, to be absent some time. Mr. F.T. Sherman, Audilor of the Chicago, Rock Tsland & Pacific Railroad Company, has gone East to tale his usual vacation. There died at Ridgeland, on Thursday morning, the 14th, the infant son of John and Helen Carne, aged 10 months. ATUSTIN. Austin is not going to ve behind its sister torn. A number of lamps have been put up through the villaye, and Mr. Hicox. who Is famed for his en- terpriee, has put up seven lamps from the depot to Dis residence. The Democratic meeting advertised to come off at the Cor-Shops Inst week wasa decided failure. Severul Austin people departed Centennialward last week. Prof. Wheeler, his brother, and wife, Mre. Dale, and her son, Edward Dale, left on Thursday. Lither John McCaffery, of Brighton, or Con- stable Laimbeer. will have to furnish a new hat in November, McCaffery having bet the Constables new Lat that the Democrats will carry the Town of Cicero at the next election A charter has been granted the Austin Cornet Band. The Trustees ure Frunk Barrett, F. M. Kelly, and C. H. Wanzer. Almost enough cash suoscriptions have been secured to purchase instra- 2 and $30 more will make up the snm re- mired. A valunble lot has been donated by Mr. ustin. Nine members compose the band. A Republican meeting was held Thursday mght. The new Glee Club_was present and opened the procecdings by singing a cum];uifln song. The hall was welltilled. The address deliverd by the Hon. C. T. Adams was received cnthusiastically. The meet- ing was also addressed by Gen. Julins White. His remarks were to the point, and well received. The ladice, who are cver ready for good tworks, fur- nished a bandsome monogram of Howers, with the letters “*H. & W." 2 EVANSTON. THE RETURN OF THE STUDEST. The fall term of the Northwestern Uniuersity will open Sept. 13, and the result of the recent change In the Presidency and other improve- ments which have been made is noticeable in the increase in the number of spplications for admission already received. This increase is reported to be most marked in the Woman's College, the number of applications for rooms in that institution exceeding that of any former term. The College of Individual Instruction opens a week from Tuesday, and also reports a con- siderable increase in attendance expected. The public schools of the viilage will reopen to-morrow. Some changes have been made in the corps of instructors. Miss Sargent has charge of the Dempster-Strect School. Misses Amos and Hinmau will act as Associate Princi- pals ct the Benson-avenue buildine, X which has een renovated and repainted. Mr. R. 3. Brad- ford, a recent graduate of the University, has becn appolnted Principal of the High-School, with Miss J.F. Fisk, of Worcester, Mase., as Assistant. German is to be added to the High-School conrse, and muslc is azain to be Introduced into the schools under the eflicient direction of Ar. O. H. Merwin. An adjourned meeting of the Village Trastees was held Friday evening? present, Tristees Igle- bart, Huse, Gage, and Connors. ~ On motion” of Air Telehate J. L Lyons s autlorized fo at- ¢ property under special - ments, and buy in such n{ is not hidl;or. Samsl PERSONAL AND GENERAL. Cards have been distributed for the marriage cer- emony which will unite as one Prof. Henry 3. Car- hart, of the Northwestern University, and Miss Mary Ellen Soule, Dean of the Woman's College. The ceremony is announced to _take place ot the residence of the bride's father: in Sing-Sing, N. Y., Wednesday. and this happy calmination ‘of a long-looked-for event will doubtless be a great relief to many of the young ludies of the Coflege, who have watched the progress of events with _deep interest. And there is no doubt that the yogng_gentlemen of the Luiversity, with whom both purtics are %o popu- r, will #ee that they receive an a i e ceftion on their :Xem{n. EempHisle e r. C. H. Fowler was in town yesterday, gharted: with bis family and effect, Tor Son o illustrions Switzer, oy j Vi et e Doctor's Major Domo, 83 Alice Kimball. of Chicazo, a_gradua Holsoke Seminary, South Hadloy, Mave.. s o cepted an appointinent as s member of the Faculty of the Colicge of Incividual Instruction. Mr. Tlolmes Hoge is home from Pewaukee, and shows an jmprovement in health. S “Ine Rev. Dr. and Mrv. Wentworth are expected home Oct. 18, The Rev. E. N. Packard i B ey mhaasy kard is expected rof. O. E. Heven has retarned, and fs getting eversthing in readiness for the openi > 1i!5 ;c‘nu‘?lf this week. SRS 0 put- rs. 3. 3. Williams reta i ogTage W med Friday from Gen- AMr, George O, Tde and faml; the Centontial Saturings 7 CXPeCL 10 start for Prof. Otis Chickering, i f New York, has of Individual Instruction. He is a graduate of rhillips Acadewmy and Dartmouth College. Kgs i lh\dSB-llALL. ime was played yesterday aff E7anston srounds between the Lyon s Beslont 2nd the home nine, resultingin a victory for the Evanston nine by a score of 28 to 8, Tkha catcher of the Evanston nine was injored in tho sixty . ing, thus giving the L & Thoh diit et Lyon & Healy alns gix of OTHER SUBURBS. LAKE VIEW. The past week has been the dullest the towy has experienced this summer, and, the colmg. nating point of stupidity being about r some fmprovement in the state of almnm’ be looked for from this on. And yet the adject. ive is used comparatively and not absolutel, for one or two events Worthy of record have oo, curred. Some evenings ago Mr. Willlam Knoky celebrated his silver wedding at his fine Pl near “the limits,” which was gayly lighted wity Chinese lanterns, while a band discoursed sweg music, under the influence of which the assem. bled flcsu made the most of the fine evening, A Hayes and Wheeler meeting was held last night at Simons’, near Graceland, and was dressed by the Hon. C. V. Dyer and Williag Vocke. The Refi;:blimn Club 1s determined to Lkeep the ball rolling. ; Mr. W. C. Goudy and family returned last week from the Centennial, and they are now oft again on a ronghing expedition in lhexrrvlflflflm to Lake County. » The Rev. 3r. Young left Monday for his vacs. tion. He will be gone a month, and will visit thy Centennial during his absence. The Rev. W. M. Blackburn will preach at tne Fullerton Avenue Church this morning and oven ing. The Brown Stockings were extingnished by th Evanston nine Monday by a score of 15t03. "Tp again. DESPLAINES. The harvest party at River Grove Tuesday even. ing was one of those pleasant occasions whicy will anawer to be stored away In the memory, Fop out-door amasement the night was aMl that coqlq be desired. The music by Wilder's Band was ex- cellent, and the refreshments by Haman were delicions and bounteous. The spacions dancing pavilion was brilliantly lighted. The yonty and beanty of Desplaines and neighboring towns were well represented. Dancing was kept up with soirit notil dawns Among those present were noticed Misa Lance, Miss Stedley, and Miss Barrett, of Northfeld: thy Misses Nellis, Peet, Skinner, and Cameron. of Wheelinz; Mr. and Mrs. Stone, Mr. and M. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. L. Miiler, Misses Parsons, Poyer, Davison, McGinnis, and Messrs. Leer Davison, Jones, Jefferson, Talcott. Parvons, Dick. son, Walters, Carlin, Lyon, Weller, and Wood. worth, of Desplaines; Misscs Peet and Camezon, of Wheeling; Mr. J. Bodine. of Nortadeld; and Mary, Keen, and Payne, of Park Ridge. ‘The citizens of this place and on the River Rosd North have been agitstinz the queation of road-Im- rovement forsome time. The matter has taken orm at a public meeting held at Union Hyll and in acanvass of the property owners from tue town- line to the Wheel[nfi toll-gate. The VWheeling people decline toaid in the improvement, butif has been decided to proceed with it nevertheless. The Commissionersof the Townof Maine ofer to furnish half the necessary funds to gravel the road from Desplaines to the Wheeling gravel road, and the farmers on the line of the road will do the rest. The enterprise has fallen into the right hands, and a fine gravel road on this line is buta question of time. ‘The residents on the line of Lee street offer to furnish half the labor for grave that thoroughfare. The line of gravel on Cottage street has reached the railroud, and is advancingta the Post-Oflice. = ) Mr. Harvey Krote departed Tueaday-for ashort business trip to Southern Minnesota. 3iss Georgis :l\'h:ker, of Chicago, will spend Sunday with friends cre. LAKE. The Board of Trastees did not hold 3 meeting yesterday. 4 George T. Williams, Secretary of the Union Stock-Yards Company, is gone to scalp Indisns down East. The Chicago Democratic spocters made another raid on the town Friday night. A petition to the Board of Trustees asking for an ordinauce prohub- ing the invasion of the town by such scalawags woald now be in order. The neck-tie social at the Halsted-Street Bap- tist Church Wednesday evening was a very enjoy- able affair. The church was tasked to its utmost capacity to hold the large attendance. Lemonade and ice-crenm were demolished with lightning ra- pidity, and the yonng ladies who presided over thosé tableg were kept busy dispensing the cooling beverage and raking in the money. Seywonr, the mind-reader. gave an exhibitior at the Baptist Church Thursday and Friday even- ings. The mind-reader was somewhat disconcert- od at the slim attendance, and was not successful in his performance. Friday afternoon a boy, 6 ycars old, mamed Theodore Grander, fell off the bridge at Thirty- ninth street, near the old distillery. into the rives and was drowned. The body was mot recovereé until vesterday morning, when the Coroner wis notified and an inquest was held. A picoic was heid at Oswald & Schutler’s Park, on Halsted street, mnear Filty-firat, Friday Ly Father Cartan for the children attending his schools. The children. headed by the Tempe ance Cadets’ band, started from the xchool-honse and marched along Halsted in cnarze of the pastor. ‘The procession attracted considerable attention, and many citizens joined in the throng marching 1o the park, Having arrived there, each ued ab set to work to enjoy themselves, in which they succeeded admirably. ¥ HIGFWOOD. * Mr. E. A. Mears is to turn his residence intot ‘water-cure establishment. * Mrs. Walker gave & children's lawn party at hey pleasant residence on the lake shore. Alarge party atarted from the depot Thursday morning to spend the day at-Lincoln Park. Mr. Stmeon Mears is uegotiating for his former residence on the lnke shore. If successful he wil open a summer boarding-house, which will meet t decided want, as there 1s no hotel. Mr. John B. Robinson, of the Cnstom-Houze, will move into his residence 33 soon as his wife re- turns from Ohio. Alr. William Frazler, finding his pretty cottage toosmall to entertuin hisnumerous triends, has purchased what is known as the Rogers place, near the depot, on Highwood avenne, and will make the larze grounds very attractive, A brother and wife of Mr. William Frazier from St. Lonis are pending a few weeks with him. Mist Jogie Orton has been spending several weeks with the Migscs Summers. The mother of Mrs. J. S. Pratt, from Michigan, has returned with her son Willie. Mrs. Frazier's father, mother, and sister, of Chicago, after traveline some months in East, spent Thursday in Highwood. HUMBOLDT PARK. The yonng people of Jefferson, Maplewood, ir- ving Park, and vicinity, had a most enjoyable party Wednesday evening in Humboldt Park. The ob- ject of the gathering was sociability in the main, out at the e time the principals of the affair had intended €0 have young ladies asscmble early inthe afternoon and prepare an evening repast for their friends at the closc of the day's business, which would give the young gentlemen an idea of what sort of housewives their lady friends ure. Not being properly understood, this part of the pro- gramme tas hardly & success. The eveniny was Very tine, and, with boating, lunching, and danc- ing'in the groves of this lovely park, the party—over 100 in number—had a splendid time, and ‘will uo doubt look anxiously forward to the next. PROFESSIONAL. DR. FRITZ, Cor. Madison & Clark-sts. - The Finest Office in the City. LIFE AND DEATH. THINK WELLL. and decide quickly. If youars alicted death fs on your truck. Otker phywicians have failed to cure ‘yon. 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