Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 24, 1876, Page 12

iz THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES OUR NEIGHBORS. The Milwaukee Coal-Dealers Still Charging Combi- nation Prices. Individual Mention of Cen- tennial Goers and Comers. How Jo Murphy “ Smashed” Two of Kenosha's Fair but Fool- ish Daughters. The Doings of Racine People During the Week Just Closed. Paragraphs from Waukegan and the Immediate Suburbs . of Chicago. ‘WISCONSIN. MILWAUKEE. SYNOPTICAL. Bpecial Correspondence of The Tribune. MILWAUEEE, Sept. 23.—The past week has ‘been one of much interest in fits events to many, and of serious importance to several. The continuation of the State Fair through Mondsy and Tucsday was a relief and an amuse- ment to a Jarge number. Monday afternoon was a holiday, the banks closing and many places entirely suspending business to give their employes a chance to attend the Fair, and see the races. The sham-battle of the Chicago regi- ment of militia, which visited us on Sunday last, drew away from the Fair a large number, the novelty and attraction befng much greater than the meagre exhibition within the Fair- grounds. The receipts at the gates of the Fair on Sunday were much less than was exvected, for the day was remarkably fine, and bt for the militin exhibition the Agricultural Society ‘would have had so large an attendance as would have lifted them out of their financial trouble. The varions meetings of the stockholders, cred- itors of the Iron Company and of E P. Allis & Co., have made some stir. The utmost confi- dence is expressed in the continuation of the rolling and making of iron at the Iron Compa- ny’s mills, and nobody believes there will be any stoppage. As there are from 2,000 to 2,500 persons dependent upon the Iron Company for employment, the importance of their continued renning can be easily seen. There have been many political meetings, withone or two processions, which have im- parted some life to what would have otherwise been a dull week. TUE COAL QUESTION UNCHANGED. Ihave endeavored in my "dispatches to kecp you posted asto the coal question, which is a very inportant one, asa hard winter, and per- haps a very cold one, too, is expected. Ilearn that there will be an abundance of coal in Mil- waukee, and the only question is, Will the coal merchants lower the price? Over and over is the question zsked, *‘Why should wein Milwaukee P2y $1.50 more than they doin Chicago™ Echo only, s0 far, answers, Why? Thereis again talk- d of the opening of a new yard with coal bought 8t the reduced prices, but this remark is met with the assertion from some of the coal-dealers here: ‘Do you suppose those fellows down there are EBoing 1o eell a new yard coal and ruin us, their old customerst" The only reply to this question is by aekinganother: **Well, why can't you sell coal as Cheap as they do in Chicagor™ and to this question, s to the firet, ‘‘echo™ or silence isthe only re- spondent. We shall soon know what they will do. Wood is cheap; the best sawed ends, maple, is $6a tord, delivered. The low vrice is a godsend to e poor, who will be 8o much ont of employment this winter. EXCURSION TO CHICAGO. Chicago may look for quite an influx of visitors on Thursday mext, the 28th, from our city. The ‘Woman's Working Band of Summerfleld Church have organized an excarelon to Chicago, when it is expected that 8 very large number of ladies, both dressmukers and milliuers, will embrace the op- portunity of visiting Field & Leiter's grand open- ing, and others will visit the Chicago Exposition, The fure for the round trip will be 83.30, —the 20 cents admits to the Exposition. The train leaves from the foot of Wisconsin streetat 8 a. m., and, returning, leaves Chicago at 6:30 p. m. SOCIETY AND OTHER ITEMS. Socicty matters have been very dull during the pastweck. No parties have taken place, and 1 hear of none on the tapis for the coming week. There §s uo mistaking the fact that hard times are & reality with usthis year, and are affecting the social as well as the commercial world seriouely. Mr. Sherman, of the Plankinton House, it is said, intends to give & series of weekly hops at his hotel Quring the winter, and his past experience in this 1ne will insare their success. They will be given in the elegant and epacions apartment arranged es- pecially for that purpose in the new addition. The guests of the house, with a certaln number of invited friends, will make up the compuny each week. The cards-sre ont for the farewell party of Mr. De Garmo st the Insurnnce Hall on ‘Wednesday evening, Oct. 1. The party will o doubt be an clezant affair, and it is hoped it will be n success finzncially, as Mr. De Garmo has not met with the encouragement he deserved. The sudden death of Mr. Henry Lilgenkrantz, of the Engincer Corps, at the. Newball, on Wednesday morning at 1:30 o'clock, prodaced profound sorrow throughout the best circles of society. Mr. L. had caught a_severe cold whileon duty at tie Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement. No danger was spprehended and none foretold by the doctor: yet be diedof a spasm of the heart while hix coni- Imn!pu #a3 aslech in the room. Mr. L. was a eadiug favorite jn society, a8 the large attondance of Indies at bis funeral, at All Saints' Cathedral, testifed. The ainouncement for the first time, in Tne TRSUNE, of the wedding of Mr. Thomas Oliver will perkaps cause some surprise. On Wednesday evenung inst about 25 ladies und gentlemen, friends of tue bride and bridegruom, assembled at the res- idence of Mr. A. E. Hule, on Clybourn street, to fce Tom Oliver sud Miss Uale made one. The house wus beantifully decornted: and, at 8 o'clock preciscly, the Rev. ‘G. P. Nichols, of Immannel Church, performed the ceremony. There were neither bridesmaids nor groomsmen present. The presents were namerous. The couple left on the womingtran for an Eariern tour. Lsefore return- ing they witl visit the parents of Mr. Oliver, at Os- Wwego. Mr, Oliver 1s building 8 handsome residence on Cambridge avenue. Mr. ltyron Sivyer is to be married to Miss Clara Tarslay on the 3d proximo. The parties will re- side in Milwaukee. Mr. Fayette Patterson was married to Miss s, of Hudson, W Tucsday last. MMr. Pot- Lesson Is vne of the traveling-agents of the whole- sile grocery Jouse of Smith & Chundler, and is one of our most popnlar youny men. Miss Evans was 8 graduate of the Female College of thix city. r. Herbert Ricker, eldest son of J. S. iiink!x, of Ricker, Crombie & Co., wholesale grocers, i to be married to a resident of the Quaker City. Mr. 0. W. Gunnison. one of our wealthy and Dbest of men, left on Wednerday for the Centennial, and 1o make an extended tour thronsh New En- rland. Hewill stay a couple of weeks in New ampshire, his native State. Mr. Willlam Grafl, fonnerly assistant bookkeeper for A. Dablman & Co., is expected home about the 1t of October. He sailed in the Wicland from Hamburz on the 20th of this month. Mr. T. L. the dry-goods merchant of Wirconsin strect, will visit “the Centeunial during Lis Eastern trip for the purchase for fall trade, Hir son will accorapany him. Charles E. Brigham is ahout to make a visit Eaat before lung, not only to the Centennial, bnt rev- lera!gcllu:r places. He will be single whea he eaves. One of our ceteersed M, D.s, 2 gentleman of the Onest eniture and polished manners, is, if Madame Atumor tells truly, soon to be married to & widow, & resident of the Ezst Side. Gen. H. H. Sibley, ex-Governor of Minnesota, one of the Trusteis of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurauce Company, has been in the city for a time on basiness connected with the Company, A fine picture of Ald. Wolf has been recently hung on 1ke walls of the Citv Clerks oftice. Itls reported toat Mrs. Willner, who murdered Dr. Gerner last March, and who was adjundged in- Sane and sent to the Insaue Asylom, is mach fm. proved in heslth, but that the evidence of herin- Banity is stronger than ever. The Rev. Dr. Fulton has accepted a call to Chriet Church, New York City, at $7,3500 ¥. Itis Tepresented that the Doctor told the gentlemen bere that, shonld he conclude to come to . Panl's, he wished sn understandine thut whenever he be. Cme diesatisfied with them he could leave, and that whenever they became dissatsfied with bim ‘he would be ready One promivent geptieman in the charch re- *nurked *‘he thought it very strange that the Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul's, whom it had taken 12 to 14 years to get rid of a pastor whom they dian’t like, should be t0 anxious to engage & man at a §5,000 salary who they had only heard preach two sermone, and of whom they knew nothing.” Good stors are, however, very Searce” Thera can 'be mo, doubt that fhe Doctor was very High Church—his extreme elevating of the currency. The cool heads in the church have about come to the conclusion that, after all, not- withstanding Dr. Fulton is an cloquent preacher, it in just as well he did not accept. The Arion Male Chorus, which organized lately under such favorable circumstances, holds meet- ings every Friday evening for mstruction. It is their intention to give a concert before long. Mr. Henry B. Sherman, a young man formerly clerk in the Revenue Department under Collector Erskine, and who was scnt to the Insane Asylum, is eaid to be incurable. Itisa sad nfllil;t]:!m :q Lis arents. The young man was very industrious Riile 1n the Hevenge-ofice, and it I3 hoped that the opinion may prove incorrect. It is cialmed by a great many persons whose opinions should be worth much weight, that there will be nomore whisky-trials held. ~ Several were adjourned to mext month. No pardons have yet been received for those under sentence in our County Jail, whose names I have before given you. Mr. Sidney Hauechurst, of the firm of Smith, Roundy & Co., will leave for the Centennial in a few days. e will be accompanied by Charles P. Button. o Prof. Dodge, the organist of Immanuel Church, has returned, and resumed his excellent playing. The choir is composcd of four of the best singers in the city: Mrs. A. G. Hayden, contraito; Mrs, R. Van Dyke (formerly Miss Jarratt), soprano; Mr. R. Van Dyke, tenor; Prof. Faville. basso and leader. Mr. Henry Sciger and wife has gone the way of many others from here—to the Centennial. Our police were applied 10 as to the whereabouts of a Mrs. Van Vliet, who forged, and tried to pass, some drafts purporling to be sizned by J. 1. Case, of Racine, at the Wisconsin Marine Fire Insurance Bompauy's Bank, in this city, abouta year anda half ago. It scems that she has turned up at Davenpert, Ia., where she has tried to pass more forged paper. She was convicted and sentenced here, but was pardoned out before her term had half expired. The marriage of Ernst Neitzke to Miss Flertz- heim takes place to-day. The bride's father was formerly of Noyes & Flertzheim, furniture and cabinet makers, of this city. Elisha Chandler, son of Mr. Samuel Chandler, has taken a place with Plankinton & Armour, of Chicago. He isa youns man of good education and the best of habits, and all will wish him suc- cess. ‘The repairs and alterations of Plymouth Church are progressing well. Services will scarcely be held before two more Sundays have passed. - The frescoing is very ‘*quict.”and there isno doubt that the church will bé one of the neatest and best- filled churches inthe city. The altcrations, re- pairs, etc., with the new organ, will cost upwards 0f §10,000. and, when completed, the church will be free from debt—not owing a cent, directly or in- directly, £ One of our hunters met witn great success just outeide the city limits—not to excced five miles {rom our Post-Office. In one day he shot seven prairie-chickens, one wolf, a raccoon, a fox, and two partridges. It is quite unusual of late years to find_any prairie-chickens or grouse near AMii- wankec, i 3 Our_Rifle Club s attaining a high reputation. Everaince they faced your Chicago shooters they feel clated, and are on the eve of iseuing seversl challenzes. John Johnston, Assistaut Cashier of Mitchell's Bank. has returned from the East, where he witnessed the Creedmoor match. Mr. Johnson is one of the most active supporters of the Club. Qur Clicss Club has been virtually reorzanized, 2nd promises to give amunsement to many this win- ter. E. 8. Ellioit is President. The Rev. Charles A. Mellory, Dean of All Saints’ Cathedral, is to be married before long to 8 most charming lady of this city. The kindest wishes of his numerous friends are his when he reads this. St. Panl’s Church has not yet received a response to its letter fnviting the Rev. Mr. Carmichael, of Memphis, to_come and preach. The Iicv. Harng, of Nashville, as well as the Rev. Mr. Leonard, of Brooklyn, have also been spoken of, As yetno choice has been made. Capt. Vance and I. W. Van Schaick are gone to the Centennial, The Hou. John Black, on his way home from the Centennial, was_taken' ill and had to lay-upat Roclester, N. Y., his former place of residence. His family are with him. Mrs. A. Dahlman and duughter, who accompanied them East, have re- turned. Michael Bodden, Esq., one of the most prominent members and officers of the Chamber of Comuerce, will return from the Centennial on ‘Wednesday of next week. Mr. Bedford B. Hopkins, of H. Bosworth & Sons, the old established drug-store of Milwankee, with hie daughters and his sister, Mrs. Jackson Hadley. have gone to Philadelphia to spend a few weeks at the Centennial. KENOSHA. CAPRICIOUS WEATHER. &pecial Correspondence of T'he Tribune. Kexosia, Sept. 23.—The weather is some- thing that no man can prophesy of with any degree of certainty. During the last three weeks the elements have held high carnival, and storms of wind and rain have been the rule, not the exception. A day of sunshine was a rarity in the weather calendar, and the few sunny days vouchsafed this ‘quarter of the globe were hailed with delight by the half- drowned residents of this burg. Lost Sunday hopes were entertained that the equinoctial storm had come ana gone, and that pleasant weather would follow in its wake. This weck, however, has been onc of variableness, with a tendency to fogs and dampness truly diseourag- ing. These climatic caprices did not materialiy interfere with THE PAIR, the programme of which for the three days’ ex- hibition was carried out to the letter. No com- plaint can be made this year of lack of interest ol the part of farmers and townspeople, as wit- ness the immense crowds of people in daily at- tendance at the Fair, and the large receipts of gate-money. The many fine speeimens of fancy stock on exhibition speak well for the interest taken by the farmers of this connty in the success of our annual Fair, and the citizens were not a whit behind their country-consins in their efforts to make this twenty-seventh annual Fair surpass all its predecessors. The display of plants and flowers was very fine, Mrs, Chase, of this city, being on hand with eome rare specimens in this line. The show of fruit was excellent, some choice varieties of grapes and pears being noticed from the celebrated farm of Mr. IL Durkee. The dis- play of fancy-work excelled that of last year in many particulars. One piece of work, a piano- cover worked by Miss Carrie Kupfer, of this city, claimed precedence for its claborate design ani elegant finish. Thie was voted by maay the finest article on exhibition in this department. A table- cover, embroidercd in worsteds by Mrs. J. A. Sloazon, was wnch aduwired for its beauty and fine work. Another finc specimen of lady's handiworlk noticed was the carriage afehan made by Miss Nel- lie Jillsun, of It took the first premium at the State Fair at Milwaukee, also the first pre- mium at the Fair held here this week. The sam- ples of merchandisc from the differcnt firms of this city, silverware, musical instruments, ctc., were all ine in their way. The show of Centennial ar- ticles was creditable, several unique articles bein on exhibiticn that had attained the ripo old age of 150 and 200 years. The races, us ** part and par. cel " of the any attractions of the Fair, clanned and received their share of the public patronage. The track being somewhat heavy no very fast time was made either day, but as several favorites trot- ted, the cxcitement was soflicient to keep the crowd interested during the ruces. T'he Baptist ladies were out in force with refresh- mente for ** starved humanity,” and made the nice little sum of 8120 helping the hungry ones to Y cents a héad, This Society was materially aided In their efforts to re- plenien the treasury of their church through the kindoess of Mr. E. Bain, who gave them the nse of the building and ground frec of charge, and pa- tronized them liberally into the bargaln. Taken altogethier, the twenty-seventh annual Fair of this county mav be said {0 have been a complete suc- cess in every particalar, JOSEPIL MURPHY was the attraction that filled Kimball Hall Wednes- day night. despite the unfavorable state of the weather. Every available fout of spnce was occu- l)lcd‘ and when the high rate of admission istaken nto consideration, it is somewhat surprising that #0 many should have tarned out 1o see and hiear Mr. Murphy. That they did so is doubtless owing to the recoenized ability of Mr. Murphy 83 3 comedian, ax nothing less than o stap actor conld have drawn the people of this city ont such a stormy night as \\'ednesdr;y night proved to be. A pleasant little joke was perpetrated b, of the guy gallants of this burg on two of onr 1les who had The pleasure of hearing Mr. Murphy Wednesday evening. After the manner of their gex they were somewhat ‘‘smitten™ with the plessant-voiced comedian, and, secing & gentleman the next day at the Fair whom they took for Afr. Murphy, they commenced a firtation, which caused many & quiet emile to pase between certain of the Spectators who witnessed the fan. The yonng gentleman being asked if the object of their at tion was Mr. Murphy replied in the afrmat; and their efforts were renewed to attract the re tleman's attention. It was of no use, and the reason of their poor success lies in the fact that #aid gentleman was a Catholic priost, PERSONAL ITEMS “llr.qnnmll nra.dzd. G. hsimmm:;, Mrs, L. F. King, Ars. Sholes and daughter, and Miss Howe left the ity loiiay !gr Colorado. u r. Lee's house was entered by burglars Wednes- day night, who kindly xeliu\'edyllimrguf $150 and two zo dEm(éhes.m ho nextt . M. Erskine, the Waukezan correspondent of Jus ToisvxE, paid this city 8 fiying visit Wednes- y. Aise Lillie Foster, of Racine, has spending a fow davs in town with frients, ) eon *Pendiog AMies Liddlecombe, of Waukegan, is the guest of 32 Bia Stebbing. i Lrs. Hush Miller Thompson, of New Orleas 13 visiting her parents, 3ir. and Mrs. Hinsdare """ The Misses Lawton and Gorton, of Racine, en- {oyed the hospitality of Mies Fannic Whitaker Wednerday and Thuraday of this week. Alr. Fletcher Jewell and Miss Ida Colvin, of Ra- cinc. inspected the many attractions of the Falr on one \"fidne{dflfth Mr. U. J. Lewis and lad: tri) Cl:nlenninlw‘al’flt ¥ deavs Uanidey tor:a ve your spare change. The Episcopalians purpose giving an entertainment soon to gather in the pennies for their church. Mr. Fitz, of Milwaukee, and Miss Ada Slauson, of Raclne, crme down from the last-named burg on Thursday to attend the Fair, ‘The citiz¢ns of this place were pained to learn of the death of Mr. Sereno Fisk, Jr., on Friday wmorning last. AMr. Fisk was one of the oldest res- idents of this place, havingsettled here at an early day. He leaves o widow and four children to mzinanm hisloss. The cause of his death was paral- ysis. RACINE. AUTUMN. RACINE, Wis., Sept. 24.—The glory of summer has departed, and the “‘melancholy days®’ bave come with sombre skies and fading leaves. Vexed paternals heave a sigh of relicf as they replace broken gatc-hinges, and reflect with fiendish delight that they can now turn the cold- air current into the parlor, thus regulating the roosting-time of their unsuspecting offspring. Fogs and drizzling rains predominate in a marked degree, and the deep green of the foliage that was looks jaundiced and frost-bitten. As a matter of course, social affairs have been ex- tremely dull, so much so that the majority of our luminaries have fled Centennialwards, and the city for several weeks past has been as de- serted as a plague-stricken village. The princi- pal topic of conversation among our leading men, not even excepting matters political, is the MAIN STREET BRIDGE FIASCO, and the deplorable wrangling ‘and mismanage- ment of our City Council. For the past two years, those interested in the advance- ment and improvement of our beautiful city have had sanguine visions of the speedy completion of the airy structure that, alas! only prospectizely spans the meandering Root at the foot of Main. The patriotic within our gates, however, little recked the components of our city fathers, and hope deferred has made their hearts 80 sick that they all anticipate a glimpse of the ferry across the gloomy Styx ere they walk dry- shod over Main to Canada. A hurried review of the childish bickerings of the bridge **powers that be” will, no doubt, be of interest to the readers of Tone SuNDAY TmiBUNE, and with the intention of layinz before them a: trothful and candid = statement of the whole affair from its inception, yonr correspond- ent has epared no pains o arrive at the **bottom facts." Away Dback in thedark ages, when the roposition 10 bridge the river was broached, Afr. {lamut Glass, Chairmun of the:Bridge Committee, and the only practical member of the City Council, euggested that it be located directly at the foot of and paraliel with the street. The members of the **Nord Seid, " though, had peculiar notions of their own, ond wanted the structure opposite Nor/k Main strect, which i8 half a block west of the place sclected by the Chairmun, ‘They accordingly presentca a numerously-indorsed petition prayiug the Grand Moguls to change the Lmnxlom After several months' snarling this was done. 1t became evident eventually that the cost of tue bridze, and its inconvenience, if built as the ** Canucks " suggested, would be greater than if built on the original site, so the Solons again re- considered their fiat and reversed it. Al this trouble occupied many months and varions sessions in the city’s legislative halls, Our natives were ‘becoming sadly disgusted, and despaired of ever feeing their wishes in the muatter realized. It was at lasy defnitely announced that the bridge and its location hud become a fised fact in the minds of our wize pates, and plans were ad- vertiged for. And now the music commenced. **From the winds of the north and the south’ bridge-bnilders came like buzzards to a carcass, all loaded down with charts and drawings. Almost every aspirant had his hopes on the point of frui- tion only to be dashed to the yround. The beanty of gelectinz one plan from the many by a body of men who knew as little about o bridge as a Flat-Head Indian does abont the moral law was well illustrated. The Travers lan was finally sclected, and bids advertised for. R‘be lowest estimate figured $16,000, whereas the sppropriation is only $12,000. Mr. James, of Mi&\vnukec, came smiling to the rescuc, with a scheme that at first scemed plausible. So Mr, Tra- vers und his drawings were thrown overboard, and the James plan substituted. There were several glaring inconsistencies in the latter, which were pointcd out emphatically by Mr. Glas, but he was cried down by & majority of members. who imag- ined that he was working in the interests of the Chicazo men for a_pecuniary consideration. Ald. Smciding sent the James A‘lnwlngw the edi- f the Sclenlific American and paid $25 for an inion that wae not worth 25 cents, as Mr. Munn anpxy advised Mr. Smeiding that he could refer him to a proctical man who wonld furnish a detail- ed plan for $100. (The question_naturally arises 8s to the payment of the $25. Will Mr. S. pay it himseif? And if not, who authorized him to stimm- der the city money 8o foolishly?) low- ever, the Jaines plan passed the inspection of Eastern and Jocal enginecrs, and was pronounced feasibie. But Mr. Glass knew whereof he objected and insisted that there were radical defects in the drawing, and called attention to the tross at the intersection of the brace rods. James allows only eight inches from the outside flanges of the channel bar, whereas it requires iwelve inches; thus: 2 finnges, 21 inches each, by 2 piates I¢ inch each. by 1 1-inch rod by 2 rods 2% inclies each=12 inches. The best builders of Chicago have pro- nounced the plan_impracticable, &0 the Bridge Committee, in whosc hands the matter is now left, will have to make eome radical chunges. An effort was made by the noodles who carry the city's wisdom in their breeches pocket to ensraft a part of the Travers' plan on the one furnished by James, but this brilliant scheme resnlted in a Indicrons abortion that sensible builders would have nothing to do with it. The matter now rests with the Bridge Committee, who shozld have had full control from the beginning, and our citizens may thank Ald. Glass for his practical sugzestions and persevering efforts to thwart the driveling echemes of 3 majority who knew nothing at &1l about the subject in band. On Oct. 2bids will be opened for the construction of this much-vexed bridge, and we will all sing pealms of pruise when it is satisfactorily com- pleted. There are, unfortunately, many, very many, absurd dickerings inconnection with the matter which your correspondent has leniently withheld, and”which are reserved for review at some other time, but for the present, in the lan- guage of the Sphinx, **Let us have peace. ™ DRIFTINGS. The drowning of the little Hensen child, which I telegraphed your Friday issue, has cast a shadow of gloom over the hearts of the grief-stricken parents, The father of the boy is an employe of fessrs, Mitchell, Lewis & Co., and was uneus- pectingly workini near the reservoir while his un. fortunate child was struggling in the wator 40 fect below. The man who was supplying the rsservoir at the time noticed the little fellow playing near, but the former's attention was atteacted elseshere for a moment, .and jt was several —minutes ere he learned that the boy had fullen in. The noise and pressure of the great volume of water from the supply-pipe undoubtedly prevented the cries of tho vietim being heard until too lnte to rescue. The firc at Case & Co.’s foundry last Saturday night resulted in o rather serjous 1038 to the firm. and is estimated all the way from $2,000 to $13, 000. 'Probably $3.000 will cover the damage, on which there was no insurance. The drgus criti. . cizes the fire companies as follows: *“The ‘Blake,” immediately after starting up, burst " ome of bLer smoke = fluck d abling her for the rest of the night. The ** Vaughan " had her fire put out by a stream from a ‘*but” lid from the large pump of Case's cn- zine. Eversbody was excited for fear the whole ilat would b condumed, and Lhe men. handling the hose were inexperienced. Itis now nbout time that the constant_shilly-shallying of the several fire companiea while qn duty should end. ' There is always something wrog. The horees are rheumatic and have the blind-staggers, the en gine flues leak, or the flues of the wid the masheen” Sboys who " fun are lsmentably full of rot-gut, thus preventing that systematic energy of action so essential to o we regulated fire department. Larr, the Poor-House keeper, was in town last weelt and purchased a to wretches under his care during the cominz winter, Botkin, of the Senfinel, will open the Fifth Ward Ilayes and Wheeler wigwam with & rousing specch this everting. THAT GUN. B Some years ago one of our young men awoke one Deautiful Christmas morning and foung a magnif- cent breech-loading shot-gun stowed away i the toc of Lia stocking—a present from his fond parent, and no slouch of a present either, as the play(iiing cost$85. But the gentleman's overland. expedis tion to Wind Lake last suinmer convinced him that he never will make a ** Nimrod,” and, heing of 8 practical turn of mind. he purposed ‘converting his gift Into *‘Tnited States currency,™ The Colouel, hcaring of his acion's ingratitude, quietly’ traded the gon for & pony, mm beknownst™ “fo the ~owmer. The - proporty was recently purchased by Charlic Her. rick for $30, and the latter gentlemen, knowing its original owner's izmorance of the transaction innocently asked how much he would take for his breech-loader. Seventy-five dollars,” said he; **it cost me stove to warm the poor No, sirl the Joss of $10 and the knowledge that I am parting witha gift Is all T can afford to let it go for. " The boys 2ot wind of it. and all wanted to try the gun until smelled a mice, cxamined his locker, and found it empty. **Fonny Bear™ is heroieally maintaining the reputation awarded him by the Dottawatomies., illy Hoshes, the crack catcher of the Athlotes, had his coliar bone broken by a ++ fonl tho 1 Thursday night, and, unfortunately, will beunable to play durfaz the bilance of the season. oe Murphy plaved to a good house laat Tucsday Dight.” Our feaders have all Lieard abont Sumner's Robert Hughes, Fsq., has gone summering to Terra del Fuezo.,” The Tourth aud. ftm aonng, &9 ks name should come out. i Fred Wild, S nxl‘lflsox‘]— e enior and Junk N, id unior, have gone to re. J. Slauson and daughter hay o wve turned their The Journal's ** Lightfoot " shonld be poun to death with a stocking fall of saw-dase *n e T oftn ey T b Miss Lotta Heroy is home again fro Eastern visit, i hom s plesiuit Judge Huganin, of the **store, ™ hi to-day with & wriD-sack full of brieta - L2 S0UtE The Milwaukee Sentinel sends a geunial and ta]- ented representative to Racine dail of Charlee George, Esq., who keeps the read- ers of that paper thoroughly posted on current (orlcs. \Why is Eugene so pensive of late? = The *‘West Ends” of Milwaukee will raid us this afternoon, accompained by the weslth and beanty of that pretensious *‘scruburb, They breathe threatenings and sluughter against the son- guine Athletes. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Whitely have the Eastern in the person fever. *So haa Mr. and Mra. Jobn Langlols. Als Mra. . P, Dustop, 0 e John Langie, Jieos A ILLINOIS. WAUKEGAN. SNIDE OPERATOINS. Spectal Correspondence of The Tribune. W AUREGAN, Sept. 23.—At no time in the past. bas this city harbored so many thicves within her borders as at present,and the fact that they are encouraged in their nefarious occupa- tion is owing to the neglizence displayed by the city offlcials. On belng informed that o resi- dence or place of business had been burglarized, seurchis wade for the intruder, But, with no means of identity, some poor tramp is suspect- ed,—and therein is where the mistake lies. It is very evident that the thief, or thicves, are lo- cal inhabitants, and are sufliciently acquainted with our police (?) regulations to avoid arrest. Let something be done that will atford protee- tion. The leading sodiety event of the week was THE BIRD SOCIABLE, which took place at the residence of Mrs. L. BishoponFridayevening. Thecveningwas dark and cloudy, anda slight =hower made its appearance atan early hour. This lact did not seem to debar the Baptist brethren from attending, however. The pleasant home was completely filled with the young and old in fair gmgortlons. all of whom borea pleasing look. Birds of every description, from the houce canary to the roasted sEring chicken, were finely displayed. Some very choice vocal and instrumental mosic was farnished Ly Misses Short and Hinckey, Mrs. Durfee, Mrs. Heath, and Mr. Estce. Socveral humorous readinus were also well rendered, one in particular, entitled the ** Lost Child, " by Mr. Charles Brewer. Guessing 28 to the weight of a beuntiful basket of flowers was a source of much enjoyment. Supper was fur- nishied at the proper time,” The affair was gotten up under the management of Mrs. Bishop and Mre. leath. Tt was rumored that some of the brethren had been iznored. We think, however, that no partinlity was apparent. . PULL IT DOWN. While the Mayor and members of the Common Council are 80 zenlously cudeavoring o exhibit their interest in the city’s welfare, would it not be as well for them to pause and consider the utter uselessness of the fence that is being constructed on both sides of the businees streets¥ The open sewers lately put down are doubtless a very ma- terial improvement, and had their completion been the height of our City Fathers' ambition there would now be less *‘squealing ™ in our midst. If the improvement (2 now commenced i3 pursned, the city may be likened unto certain one-horse villages In the interior. ~ So much dissatisfaction is expreseed thata remonstrance wonld not occasion any surprise. It is understood that a majority of the Board did not favor the project, which fact is, to a certain degree, a eource of gratification. PERSONAL MEMORANDA., The Hon. E. M. Haincs, wife, and daughter re- turned from the Centennial the fore part of the week. While there Miss Kittie was taken seriously ill, cuuscd from the exposure and excitement in- cident to the fire that occurred at that time. She is now rapidly improving. James T. Clark, private !ccrnhr{ to Marvin Hughitt, Esq., of the Northwestern ltoad, took a run up on Tuesday last and very naturslly smiled upon the South State street miss. Come again, Jimmy; you're ‘‘solid. "t 3 C. H. Fox, Esq., returned from his Wisconsin farm on Tharsday last and takes his place behind the counter not the least bit srangerfled. L. A. Kidder and James Low returned to their Tespective homes on Tuesday last, speaking in Wwords of great praise concerning Philadelphia and the show. Ald. E. G. Upham having relieved himself of business cares, sturted last Saturday afternoon for Salem, Mass., his old home, where he will en. denvor to recuperate his health, D. T. Childs and S. B. Pierce started for the Centennial Wedaesday., Dr. O. T. Maxson, wife, and daughter departed ]lnr Philadelphia and other Eastern cities Monday 5 ast. C. R. Steele, Esq., started for the East on Tues- day last. Mr. Edward Kappel 15 no longer *ono of the boys," for on Sunday last he took nnto himself Miss' Lizzic Rtyan s o fatarc helpmeet. The brush is now wielded with renewed energy and with grea ter independence. Ar. John llyland and his dauhter are among thie week's dednrtures for the Centennial. Albert Sluman, of Boughton, IIl., i3 visiting friends in this city, and of course is'well please with the city. ITEMS. . About 50 Wankeganites favored Kenosha with their presence at the Falr last Wednesday. Wish- ingto go in stgle, they secured the services of the Bavarian Band, and were by them escorted to the grounds. A pleasant time was enjoyed. Let Kenoshans bear in mind that one zood turn de- serves another, and during the Waukegan Fair at- tend en masse. The Democratic County Convention will be held st Libertyville next Wedneeday, fter which date we may be prepare isted to the customa: pack-tagicr L i The Presbyterian Church pulpit will this morn- ing be occupled by Prof. Hewitt, of the Lake For- est Universiay. Phenix Hall will be occapied by several differ- ent performances on every evening during next week, the Wankegan Fuir being the canse thereof. This_(Sabbath) morning the Rev. Mr. Alchison at the Methodiut Chureh will preach on the theme, **Light on the Clouds™; und in the evening & semi-political discourse 'on the relation of the CI;:"CL] wttlr\l! State, d o0k out for another porade of the Hayes and Wheeler Battalion on some cvening during the ir. S Friend Slater has organized a new cornet band. W o gaye we are nof advaucing ; A. G. Blodgett, Esq.. of this city, has latel purchased in- Canads the fine blacksiallion Priue) of Wales, which animal, together with his former supply, ‘are looked upon with pleasure by the horse fanciers in thia section. Mr. Blodgett enter- ed cight animals at the Kenosha' Fuir, and was awarded six premiums. Great preparatious are belng made for the fourth annual fair, which isto be held in this city next week. The races, as nsual, will be an intetesting feature in conneetion therewith. The Hon. Jesse Harper, of Dunville, Til., talked yreenbacks to quitea large audicnce upon Genesee street Inst Monday cvening. Ll spoke well and— that was ail. EVANSTON. STRAWS FROM THE CAMPTS, As has already been announced in Toe Sun- DAY TRIBUNE, the University has started upon the work of another year with the most flatter- ing prospects. The wisdom of placing Dr. Marcy at the helm daily becomes more manifest, and the year promises to be anotable one in the history of the institution. In accordance with the traditional custom, the work required for the coming year has undergoue its rerular an- nual increase, and “the boys * find It necessary to buclklo down to study harder than ever before to avoid conditions. Even the Scnior class (which is larger than any of its predeccssors) is growling at the’ smount of work required. The Freshman class will number between 75 and 100 when some now deficient malke up their conditions. ‘The chief topic of conversation scems to be the nppronchmfi inter-State ortorical contest, which is to be held at Evanston Oct. 5 at the First Meth- odist Church. The necessary committees have been appointed, and are laboring diligently to make preparations for the contest and the enter- tainment of the visiting delegates. . Mrs. Prof. Carhart, Dean of the Woman's College, inaugurated Friday afternoon tne course of lectares before the young ladies of that fustitution to be given fortnightly during the ycar, The parlors of the Woman's College will be open to visitors from_6:30 to 7:30 o'clock Tacsday, Thirsday. aud Saturday evenings. "Phe Alumni of the Adelphic Literary Society pro- pose to establish a prize for the best English ora- tion. The Sophomores held an interesting clection Friduy ufternoon, with the following result: Pres- ident, J. H. Brown, Vice-Presidents, Mary Bayne and Theresa V. Scott: Secretary, Hugh Harrison; Treasurer, W. A. Homilton; Chaplain, H. B. Hemenway. i ‘The Hinman Literary Society elected officers as follows Friduy cvening: President, A. 1. Burr; Vice-Presidents, C. A. Gardner and G, H. Mor- gan; Secretary, J. 'T. Muscrove; Troasurer, E. Esber; Cenzor, Frank E. Knappen; Chaplain, G. E. Ackernan; Scrgennt-at-Ars, B. AL Kingan: G. E. Ackerman, '78, been elected associate cditor of the Z7pod, vice T. T. Ladd, resigned. THE NEW RAILROAD. If the proposed narrow-gange railroad between Chicago and Wankegun is ever constructed, Evans- tonians need not fear but that their interosts will be properly protected, so long us such prominent citizens as Mesers. C. G. Gilbert, Orrington Lunt, William Deerin; Browne, A. McDanicls, L. C. Pitner, and others remain’ Intercsted. The prospect of putting the rond in operation within o few months seems fair, but all such enterprises are attended with unavoidable delays, and too much must not be expected of the originators, MERRIL LADD. The examination of Mr. Ladd before Justice Cur- rey, which had been continued uniil yesterday af- ternoon, was continued for the third” time. This time the continuance is for 30 days, THE GAS QUESTION. Would it not be a good idea for the Gas Com- pany to imitate the example of other corporations in these centennial dull times and reduce the price of gas? The Compzny bas probably not forgotten the expericnce of last winter, when so many of the merchants adopted the use of kerosene,—not that they loved it more, but becanse they loved the high gas-bills Jess. Come down, gentlemen, come down! TZRSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mr. H. C. Tillinghast has been absent during the week in Missouri, Prof. and Mrs. Carhart can hereafter be found at Mr. R. Lee's, Mr. and Mrs, T. G. Frost have returned from their Eavtern trip. Tr:c %e\n Dr.P and Mrs. Wentworth have re- turned from a pleasant Enropean trip. Mr. IL B. Hill has joined the throng at Phila- delphia. eré John L. Miller, of Mattewan, N. J., ia visit- ing 'Squire Currey. ?{Ilfimn Wire ik returned. from the Black Hlls and brought his scalp with him. Mr. Edwin Lee Bl;own and family start for the e Cockalis ot home aza re, Goebel is at home again. Mr. John H. Hamline returns toColambia College Law School, New York, to-morrow. 9 Mr. James R. Blaney will soon b inspecting the Centennial. MISCELLANEOUS. The new Germin Lutheran Churchon Florence street is rapidly approaching .completion and will be dedicated next Sunday. The morning services will be conducted in Germanand the afternoon in English. ’lgbe first anniversary of the Evanston Township Sunday-School Convention wilt be observed at the First Methodist Church this evening. All the churches east of the railroad track will unite; the zramme includes an address by the Hon. John LA Farwell, of Chicago, and an interesting service of xong. The accidentsl omission of & nezative made a sentence in Thureday's THIBUNE secm very much at variance with the rest of the par: ph. Aswas cvident from the context, it should have read that the Sacial Club had decided that ** visitors will not hercafter be admitted to its entertainments. " It is expected thut the sale of such Evanston H_mpfirty s is delinquent for taxes will commence 'nesday. The gouth Evanston Hayes and Wheeler Club will hold a meeting Tueeday evening. The Rev. M. S. Kaufman, of Rogers Park, will preach at South Evanston this evening. The union prayer-meeting will be resamed Fri- day cveninge in the Warren-Keeney Block, South Evanston. The Village Treasurer paid all warrants for the July and August bills presented to him yesterday afternoon. The Athenenm will meet at the Woman's Col- lege Thursday evening to clect oflicers and prepare for another season's work. Mr. George H. Booth lectured at the Congrewa- tional Church yesterday evening upon **The Ne- gro Question.”™ The lecturer is a student of Yale, and an honor to his race. Mr. H. L. Phelps sends the following political news from Orlando, Fla. : **Campalzn open; we &hall elect our Republican State ticket, all but the Representative for this county, and we will give Hayes and Wheeler 2 majority.™ The Eclectic Club meets at Mr. Hesler's studio to-morrow evening. Beveridge Post G. A. R. will hold its regnlar meeting to-morrow evening. = ‘The Uongregationul sociable was held at Mr French's Thursday evening, with a full attend- ance. The young people were present in larzer numbers than usual, and the occasion proved an enjoyable one to alk prescnt. i Werk has been commenced on the supply-pipe tobe e xtended into the lake from the Water- Works, The Rev. Luther Pardee, of Calvary Church, Chicago, will ofticiate at St. Mark's” Episcopal Church this morning, he having_effected an ex- chfl;&;e with tke Rector, the Rev. J. Stewart Smith. WILMETTE. ‘WHO ARE THE FOUR? The postponed election to decide the question as to whether a new addition should be built to the schoul-house resulted as predicted in Tuz TRIBUNE, in & large majority against the meas- ure, and was a severe rebuke to the School Di- rectors, who are said to have been extremely ex- travagant in their manasement of the affairs of the district. The idea of the improvement orig- inated with Messrs. Raymond, Westerfield, and Ludlam, the former being teacher of the school and the two latter directors. They advocated the finprovement, aud, as a result, only polled + votes in favor to 33 againstit. The vote not only decided the addition question, but also was intended as a rettler to ull and every other extrav- agance that might be anticipated by the dircctors. PERSONAL, Mr. Chappellc and family, from the East, have th visiting Mr. R. W. Chappelle during the wee! Mrs. C. R. Stonfler has started for the Centen- nial Exposition. A Centennial visitor is reported at the residence of Mr. und Mra. Charles Shantz. It isa girl, and will probably make herself at home and *?shtay a leetle vile.” . POLITICS. The Hayes and Wheeler Club met Tuesday even- ing, and were adaressed by H. B. Hurd, Esq., of Evanston, who delivered a very fine address on the political situation. Quite a namber were present, and an enthusiustic time was had. The Republic- ans of Wilmette are terribly in carncst, and nothing will be left undone that can further the in- terests of the Republican candidates. Ladlam’s Glee Club made its debut, and rendered campaign songs successully. There will be 2 mecting of the Club Tuesday evening 18 usual. Good speakers will be_present, and music wili be farnished by Ludlam’s Glec Club, Leon Hill. 4 son of Mr. Hill, died on Thursday of diphtheria. The sympathics of Mr. and Mrs. 1ill's pumerous friends are extended to them in theiwr misfortune. Leon will be greatly miteed by bis sctiool-mates, Who universally loved him. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Congregational Sablath-school will review the last quarter’s leseon this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the echool-house. The Methodiet Sabbath-school will meet in the church this morning as vsnal, and the Baptist school will hold forth in the ssme place in the afternoon at3 o'clock. ‘The Rev. Mr. Wheeler xill preach in the even- Ing for the Congregationalista ot the echool-house atB o'clock. The Methodists will mect in the church in the morning at 11 o'clock. The Rey. Mr. Daw will precch. The Rev. Mr. Stetson will preach for the Buptists in the church in the even- ing ata quarter to § o'clock. LAKE. THE TOWN BOARD held their regular meeting at the Town-Hall Saturday afternoon. Present, Muirhead, Con- dit, Murphy, and Cory. Mr. Morgan, agent of Worthington & Co., addressed the Board on the subject of water- meters. He agrees to furnish 16 meters for about $248, and give a year's time at 8 per cent interest. The Board resolved to, purchase 12 meters at the price agreed upon, and issue an order for the same payable in onc year at § per cent interest. A petition was recefved from the citizens of the mnortheast cornerof the town asking that another policeman be appointed to protect their interests in that quarter. Joseph Aredzdi was recommended by them 8s being a suitable per- son. The Committee recommended that he be appointed at a salary of $10 per month. Supervisor Condit reported that Morgan & Co. had completed the laying of water-pipes on Sixty-second street, from Stewart avenue to Haleted ktreet, and the contract had Dbeen complied with in all respeets. The Super- vieor was instructed to vay Morgan & Co. all money that had been collected, or shall be coliected, on the first installment of the assessment. The Board aajourned for one week. ENGLEWOOD. More lisht {s wanted by the tax-pavers of School District No. 2 as to what became of the balance of the money arising from the sale of 525, in bonds issued by Mr. Only €13,217.75 are accounted for on the Town Treas- urer's books. ‘The law provides that it sball all pass through his hands. Mr. Lewie' answer to the charge of *!Investigator,” which was pub- lished in Tue TRIZUNE, is considered rather unsatisfuctory. He does mot pretend to give any explamation of the bal- ance, which amounts to over 936,000, after the most liberal allowances for various’ pur- posce. 1t would apparently be 8 very easy matter to account for such a sum s this, if lawfully ex- pended. There are muny conjectures as to what lias become of this money, and all agree that Mr. Lewis must expluip and iot_resort to subterfuges, There are many property-owners whoare investi- goting this matter, and they will not rest till the truthis known. The grand mass-mecting of Thureday evening demonetrates that there are plenty of live lte- publicuns in this town, und with proper organiz tion it will roll up a latger wajority for the ftepub. lican cause this fall than has ever been polled before. 1t also demonstrutes that! there necd to be some changes in the Committces; there arc plenty of workers in_the club, and they should be utilized. The jssuing of small jdodgers, cnd distributing them up back | alleys, will mot draw 8 crowd as_u general rale. Pethaps Col. Roherts can explain why e falled to be on band with his battaliou of men, for which o epecinl train was chartered, and kept waiting for one and a half hours. What Lias become of the ** Englewood Dummy and IHoree Railwa; ich was to have been fin- ished long before this? Itls said that the Board rescinded the ordinance granting the right of way on Wentworth avenue from the city limits to Engle- Wood; for what reason {8 not known. The oyster party giveu Friday evening at the res- idence of Mr. Iiumphray,.for the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was quitea success, ¢ Universalist Society meets cvery Sunday at the old School Hall. There has not yet been made a selection of a regular pastor. The Socicty could be made a ktrong one if it were not for some in- terual dissentions. Thercis a liberal element which would gladly help the cause along if it were not for the ptrict churchism of @ bigoted few. The Rev. J. W. Ianson will preach this morning at 10:45. Mr. Sam Goss was very much surprised Friday evening. The surprisers were Misses Florence and Jessie Conthi, Lizzie and Clara Bndd, Bella and Mary McEldowney, Miss Donnelle, Miss Maclk, Miss Sars McCurdy, Miss Cashey, Miss Welling- ton, Miss Moody, Misa Clara Brown, Messrz. Hoy, Lamont, Goss, Middleton, Gresory, Buad, Srows: Picrpont, and Hanford. Dancing and cards made the evening pass very pleasantly. The Trinity Reformed Episcopal Sunday-school ve 3 pienic last Saturday, Lut, owing to the fi:mpness of the day, not many were present; but those who were enjoyed themszlves much, Capt. White bas returned from St. Paul. Afrs. J. J. Young entertained a few friends Tuesday evening. Dr. Talcott and Miss Flora Estey were the Fuésts of Mrs. S. ML Dunning. Mrs. Drefy re- turned to her home in Manchester, N. H., We day evening. Mr. Hulburt, wife, and daughter were the guests of Mrs. George Brown last week. Mrs. William Foss and child have returned home after a pleasant visit to her mother. DESPLAINES. NEWS OF THE WEEK. William Kolberg, 8 young German, residing near this place, was scriously, if not fatally, in- jured last Sunday, while out with a young friend hunting prairiechickens. As they were about shooting at a chicken which had been frightened up, Kolberg accidentally stepped in front of hiscompanion and received the entire contents of his gun in the left hix. He was only about two paces distant when the gun was dis- charged. The smaller bones of the hip are shattered and the joint badly cut. It was some time befor¢ medival aid reached him. during which he Jost much blood. He now liesina very critical condition, the physicians en- tertaining grave apprebensions that amputa- tion at the bip-jolnt may become necessary. An important real estate transfer occurred last week. The property on the corner of Main and Cottage streets, known us the Hoffman place, was purchased by the hardware firm of Bray & Kinder, the consideration being the building and ot on Minor street now occupied by the firm, and $1,000 in cash. The corner store will be raised, a brick foundation placed under it, and otherwise thoroughly renovated and re- aired. ¥ The Society of the Congregational Charch have decided to dispense with the fnrther ministrations of the Rev. Mr. Holyoke. This Society seems to Ue pecullarly unfortunate in its pastoral relations, a fact the more to be regretted as the field is & promising one, and with a suitable settled pastor the church might be the means of accomplishing much good in this community. * There will be ser- vices a8 usual to-day. the Rev. 1. J. Woodworth, of Hudson, Mich., officiating. = I3 By the breaking of some of the machinery of the Jocomotive, the St. Paul express-trnin bound gouth was delayed herc over an hour Tuesday night. The engine of the Desplaines accommoda- tion waa fired up, and took the train into the city. The line of this road seems to be the favorite operating ground of trampe and cracksmen at the resent time, and this place suffers in turn with ts neighbors. Wednesday nisht three of the gentry visited several houses in town with burgla- rious intent. Jr. J. Micnsen wae awakened by a noise at hia chamber window, as of some one en- deavoring to open-it. e stealthily crept to 2 po- sition where he could command a view of the in- truders, but was heard, and was only able to fire his revolver at three re(renlinj fizurex dimly seen in the dusk. They were heard in other parts of the town during the night, but were frightencd off by the vigilant house-owners. Mr. Walter Sherman has been quite (1l the past week, suffering from a severe attack of neuralgia. Mr. R. V. Tomlinson bas been danveronsly ill for fome time past, and is now in & very critical condition. tooth-brushes alone at a_tremena, He duwelt on this particulor ltem long A0k quently, and told his andience that the eyl of this extravagance was the more gaoril} when they realized how utterly werimgeirtal article a tooot-brush was; how it was ag- o & sive, idle, and wicked luxury; and that the pubf!mu Congressmen bouz{n thein ity public money to make presenta of them to the rolligate fricnds. “Fifty-four yeary s luc-Jeans, i & fine burst of clogaence! oyl Ibeen a wanderer in this vale of g i never yet have I thrown away my own or people’s money on a tooth-brush, nor held e of the glittering gow-gaws in my honest pogdl And the unwashed Democrats sitting ungep iy cloguence arose and shonted, “ e Will by zothing to do with & tootl-brush; giye gt form. —— —— HUMOR, olitude is well enough until row somethlnz.-llanbgm A{l’m.yan AL by A catafalque is Very much like Both iimply demice. ey Tonk Gymasesieun, A 8t. Louis man ran sixblocks afger his thinking he was going to — N Herald, e Brickmakers die very young, not Uaeange gods love them particulurly. but. becuast, the is such a kiln business. > therg Canny.—Sportsman—“That's a tongh ola fellow, Jemmy!” Keeper—* Aye, sir, grand bird to send wyyour freg:s."— ‘ie;:ci 18 A city ;ounz man who read *Now is the timg for husking bees,” chased a bee15 minutes tp ascertain what kind of a husk it had on. The London policemen are to have cork hel. mets. The cork is supposed to preserve thelr fizz-ique and to increase their pop-ularity, Says Seth Green: *A No. 1 mackerel 3 abet ter temperance-lecturer than Joha B, Gough ever was. At least it will make a person drink more water.” What object do you now see?” asked the doclwfi. % }'hc young flnn hesitatcd, and the replied, “It appears like a jackass, Doctor, Tthini'it's your shadow.” S Discussion between a wise child and its tator ‘“That star you see up there is bizger than this world.” “No, it isn’t,”” “Yes, l:%u." “Then why doesn’t it keep the rain off?” A section-master on the Erie Railway, fill out a blank describing a railroad-accident (whi happened to be the killing of a cpw), unddr the head, ‘ What disposition?”’ wrote, *Mild and gende,” Our military maneuvres!—Irish drill-ser- cant (to, squad of militiamen)—¥ Prging ‘s !—(Astonishing result)—* Hiv'ns! what a ‘prisint!” Just stip out here now, an’ look Mrs. C. F. Taylor, the wite of 4 prominent phy. | & prisintl Just etlp sicion of New York City, is amony the arrivals week. She is a younger sfstcr of Mrs. Lee, and Is visiting her mother, Mru. Skinner. re. E.A. Thomas was cordially weleomed home last week by her numerous friends in gencral and Judge Thomas in particalar. She has been visiting some time in Boston. Mr. M. E. Brigham was in town superintending the erecilon of his new residence. Mr. and Mrs. A. Parsons havé left for the Cen- tennial asd an extended Eastern tour. 3irs. and Miss Rathbone have departed for their winter residence in the city. The Rev. 1I. J. Woodworthiand family, of Hud- son, Mich., arrived during the week. They will spend the Winter here, occupying the residence of Judge Thomas. , OTHER SUBURBS. OAK PARE. The lull in social circles which has becn so noticeable for the past few weeks, it is hoped, will soon be over, as several interesting cvents are talked of and devised for the coming weeks. The musical socials, which were so interesting last season, are soou to be resumed. The mar- riage of one of the Park’s bellcs will take place this autumn. And the dancing-parties in the five new hall are looked forward to with de- Tigtht by all lovers of pleasure. ‘The ladics of Unity Church gave to their min- ister a brilliant reception Wednesday evening. * Many of the elite of Oak Park came in goodly numbers to welcome the Rev. Mr. Hurd and his attractive and ac- complished bride. The ladies had prepared a fine collation, to which the happy assembly did ample justice. Among the®nnmber present were Mr. and Mrs. Botler, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Mr. and 3. Emery, Mr. and 3rs. Gertz, Mr. and Mry, King. Mr. and 3irs. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, Ar. and Mrs. Zimmerman. and many others. The young Jadies of tne Park, always ready for everygood work and willingto lend a helping hand, met at the reeidenee of Mrs. 1. J. Scott Monday to organize u sewing society to prepare fancy aritcles for the Migsionary Fair 'to be held in Chicago this autumn. Mrs. Corwell previded. Mrs. Emery was elected President, Mrs. Scott and_Miss Florence Crandle, Vice-Presidents, Miss Minnje Marks, Secretary, Miss Nettic Ineals, Treasurer. The time was ' spent in arranging work for the next mecting to be held Saturday. 3lr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, of Evanston, h‘e taken up their abode in the Park, in the ottage formerly occupied by Mr. Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. William Blackstone have retarned {from their Eastern trip. PARE RIDGE. Mr. William P. Moss, one of the most esteemed residents of this place, formerly of Chicago, where he is weli and widely known in businessand church circles, is the author of a work on Church Finance which ia very highly spoken of by those who have examined it in manuscript and are well qualified to judge of its merits. Itisnowin the hands of the publisher, and will shortly make its appear- ance. It embraces a ximple but fnll and complete system of recording all the financial mattersof the church, and will supply n want long felt by miu- isters and church officers. Ar. Moss Is both theoretically and practically well qualified for the task he has accomplished, being possessed of ex- cellent business qualifications, and havin been for many years the faancial officér of several leading churclies, A delightful little party was that by which Miss Susie Carter, the little village favorite, celebrated Ter fifth birthday. Friday evening Mies Kittie Davis entertained a number of her friends at the residence of Mr. Knowles, on Prospect avenne. The party was in- formal, and therefore by far the more pleasant and enjoyable. BMusic and dancing seemed to be the prevailing mode of enjoyment, and an unceasing round of “pleasure was kept up until refreshmenty werc gerved, after which new [ife and vizor scemed to be enthused into the company. The happy band dispersed at 4 late hour, regretting the necessity of rest preparatory Lo the duties of thie morrov. Mrs. W. Rea and Mrs. S. E. Rockwell. of Rock- ford, were guests of Mr. and Mre. William Moss the past weel. Mrs. Witeman, of Chicago, spent several days the past week with her sister, Mrs. Dickenson, The Misses Hunter, of Fond du Lac, Wis., and Miss Berry, of Arlington Heights, are enests of r. and Mrs. Sweet. * Mr. G. . Wilson, of Eaat Providence, R. 1, isa guest of his sister, Mra. A. How often, when the sable cartains of night are drawn around the world, will vivid gitm’fi of his boyish days come back tothe business man who has had green peaches and cream for supper, and who cannot find the bottle of pain. killer.—Rome Sentinel. * That’s all right,” remarked the 5:\)(’!! e~ assuringly, as he chased the piece of cheese back into the customer’s basket, whence it was en- deavoring to escape._ * Yes,” replied the cus- tomer, dubiously, ‘I know it must be, for mita & right.”—Burlington Haukeye. The Napa (Cal.) Transcript reports that “4A little boy, atter seeing 2 pretty good prospect the other day, obtained from some quartz from a ledge near town, wanted to know of the miner if he didn’t think somebody had buried suma $20-pieces there and they had rotted.” At the restanrant—Guest, who misses his usual waiter—* What has become of Auguste?” Proprietor—* Do not mention the name of the wretch, my dear ¢ir; he used to polish the plates with his bandkerchief. - There is another like him, I know—I've been on his trail for a month —just lct me catch him at it, that’s all”—Pariy paper. Tommy is fond of sugar, and asks his mother ‘f_or somil to eat with hiif st{B:ber:‘.le;; She ]ro- uses. He appears resigned, but vely: «You know, mamma, what happened roand the corner? There was a little boy, and his mother would not give him any sugaron his strawber- ries, and—Y + And—{" "And nextday he fell into a well.” The Judge asked an Irish policeman, named O’Connell, ** When did you last see your sls- ter?” The policeman replied, *“ The last time I saw her, my lord, was about eight months ago, when she called at my house, and I was ont.” The Judge: * Then you did not see her on that occasion?” The Irishman answered, *‘No, my lord, I wasn't there.” As Mr. Oldfashion’s children were frolicking while their father indulged in bis Sunday nap Uncle Peter suggested: _ “ Charley, your fathe: wants to sleep, and you had better keep quiet.” “T've looked ont for that.” replied young hope- fal; “I thought perbups we should be noisy, and I went in and stuffed his ears with cot. ton while he was asleep.” and he went on with his skylarking. Anold gentleman went out to shoot part- ridges, accompanied by hisson. The gun was charged half-way up the muzzle, and when at last the old gentleman started some birds he took arest and blazed =way, expecting to sea some fall, of course; but not so did it bsppen, for the gin recoiled’ with so much force 8 to “kick” him over. The old man got up, and while rubbing the sparks out of his eyes inquired of his son, “Dick, did I poiut the right cnd of the gun to the birds?? Of course this story is from a Boston source: * At a small 'plrt);:ln Boston the host, having ag his guest a genial New-Yorker, and wishing that he should have a good impression of Boston brains, introduced him to a Mr. H., a gentleman of repute in literary circles, and an admirable conversationalist. “After a while, encountering his Gotham friend alone again, lie said: ¢ How did you like Mr. II, Dick? *Very much in- deed,’ was the reply. * He is a good fellow, but (nott'o:oce) those trousers were never made for him, A mnoble old Roman Emperor, whose last name we have forzotten and whose front name we never knew very intimately, used to say, whenever he had bought wrong “in the pool, or laid his shinplasters on the wrong color, “Perdidi dicm,”—meaning, “I have lost tem cents.” But the entire Latin voeabulary, with all its wealth and terse energry, could not fill the orders for vigorous expressions by the man who is suddenly and unexpectedly called out to address a political meeting, and discovers that his wife has used his manuscript for curk papers.—Burlington Hawkeye. WAITING. W. Penny. Commaunion services will be held at the Methodist Epiccopal Church thls cvening. Elder Jutking will be presen’. The Rev. Mr. Williams, of Jefferson, will preach ot the Congrogitional Chirch this morniug. Mr. Orr has enuged in business at Broadhead, Wis.. and intends to remove his family thero in & few days. M. iSichardeon, the Principal of the pubiic school bere. finds it difiicult to do justice to his nu- merous classes without the ald of ‘another tcacher. The Trustees have, therefore, about decided to hirea third teacher. If the school conld now be graded and the languages and higher Enclish nches be taught, 60 that the pupils conld be prepared Lere for college, Park Ridge wonld have i0od reason to rejoice. BARRINGTON? The latest feat in the thieving lincis that ac- complished in the taking of some 300 pounds of butter from the cellar of Mr. Bute, a farmer re- siding near this place. Mr. C, Dunn and bride are expectedhome this week from England, which they have visited on their weddiug tour. ‘The ladics of the M. E. Church gave one of their choice oyster tuppers Thursday evening last. It was_the first of the season, andin consequence was liberaily patronized. Grain is being brought into town in large quan- tities by the farmers, “and buslness of ali kinds 1s correspondingly brisk. Lieiit. Luff still continnes his recrniting office at this Blace. A number of exlistments have beea made. - Mr. Osear Lawrence, formerly of this place, now of Chicago, wasin town during the week, calling on his old friends and acquaintances, A . Shel or Minn, visiting Mr. and Mrs, Keonfcott.” " e WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, The Hayes and Wheeler Club is increasing rap- idly. They received their uniforms Wednesday. People here are taking an unusual intefest in the e foniitiomof t brid, c condition of the bridge sf 5 Spring strect and the Pittsburg, Crncinam B350 Louis Railroad has been improved, puyersthing is going on swimmingly at Morgan Maj. J. W. Brockway attended the Soldiers' Re- union at Indianapolie. » oo e Seldiers’ Re HIGHWOOD. Gen. J. W. Clampitt received a dispatch from Tilden Headquarters to proceed immediately to In- diana to take the stump in favor of the Democratic cause, and s o beaway until the 10th of mext P Ernst bas v detal; . C. Erns ecn detained at 3 ne‘u’s Iolilrmmt of !h; week. Roaig Ddie Mrs. Morrison, the mother of our you s ware merchant, Ws Out o sce how hep nors g‘:nrge P erte Olion has just laid ert ion 181 i plertel 0 uet 1aid the foundation for a ————— ““Blue-Jeans” aud Tooth-Brushes, _ Burlington Hawkeye. In ove of his recent speeches. Blue-Jeans Will- iams, shuwing up the enormous extravagancics of Congressmen, cited the expenditares. for With waiting and wishing our courses we paves We walt for the port ns we battle the wave; "Tis waiting forever from cradle to grave. Waiting for morn, £ serene in its light; Waiting for noon"day, so brilliantly bright; Waiting at eve for repose in the night. Waiting for zephyrs in Spring-time that blow; Waiting for Summer, and flowers that gro Waiting for Winter, and swift-falling smow. Waiting is ever the bosom's refrain, In moments of pleasure and moments of pain; Walting, though stricken agnin and again. Waiting in childhood for youth's joyous time; “I'm ‘\l\'l(;.lng,“ says Youth, *‘bat I'll certainly clim] The top of the Iadder on reaching my prime.” In mahnood awaiting the time when he may Find reat on a calmer, & hapoler day, When age shall relieve from the worrying fray. Waiting when Forune sheds brightly her smile; When choice are the pleasures the pathway ba ile, There'aiways is something to walt for the while. Waitine in poverty, anguish, and erief; Waiting, for Heuven to send us relief, Telling the heart that the trial is brief. Aye, waiting for joys that will never appear; “’.ifing for voices we never shall hear; Waiting for moments that never are near. Waiting when, sinaing and worn in the strife, With penitent throbbings the bosom 3 rife, ‘Waiting the dawn of & holier life. Walting at Iast for the 8pirit's release; Waiting a rest in the Dwelling of Peace, ‘Where waiting and longing forever wfllifll& A D S —— HER LOVE AND HIS, Hermione’s lover Is over the ses, And the dark waves murmur drearily; Dat roft to her heart she sigheth loy “* Wherever my love abides, I know He thinks of me," And she tarneth her wistful, trusting eyes “Toward the West, where the crimson daylight diesy Still murmaring soft to her heart: **I know He misses me when the pale stars glow 1In the cloudless skies.” But Hermione's lover, over the sea, 18 only a man in his constancy; ‘And other faces arc fair and sweet, And ** One love i a life not half complete, "— Thus reasoneth he. ‘And so0, while the dark waves sob and moan, And Hermione sits by the sea alone, N He bends o'er an opturned. girlish face, Ashine with a nanicless, trustfal grac : iy ownr* Erxp murmureth low,