Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, September 16, 1877, Page 5

of THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1877~-SIXTEEN PAGES. 5 implore our homic‘dal contemporary to, as it were, let up, and give us a resi, and wipe off its columns, and pull down its supplement. The least it can do by way of atonement for all this slaughter is to bring somebody to life,—say Wises Boorn. ' ———— PERSONAL. Jim Keene, the stock-operator, has been threstened with paralysis of the brain, but is recovering. The Hon. Simon Cameron has just lost an older brother, William Cameron, at the age of 84. He leaves a large fortune. The London Jimes notices a Mr. ‘* Cool- bacgh" as being atraveling companion of Presi- dent Grant in Scotland. This is not unlikely to be Mr. Coolbaugh, of Chicago, The English Ambassador and Mrs, Layard dined with the Sultan, Aug. 30. It is said to be the firettime that a Suitan has sat down to dinner at his own table with a European lady. “Crawford,” remarks the Nation, “is most probably opcrating not against the Russians, but against the boarding-house keepers of the Old World, whose positions he has by this time doubt- Jess often tarned.”* Even if the priest who married Patti were not licensed, asabe claims he was not; the fact woald not be maternal, In the French courts mar- riage is held to be essentially a civil contract, and Patti was duly marned at the French Embasey at London, July 27, 1868, her. witnesees being the Duke of Manchester and Sir Michael Costa. Susan RB. Anthony is devoting herself to the woman-suffrage cauecin Colorado. She hail prom- ised to remain at home as compuny for her mother, who is 82; but, as Mrs. Livermore and Wendell Philips drew ont of their Colorado engaze- mente, Mies Anthony hadn't the heart to desert the esuse in the West. She will pay her ownexpenses. ‘The Springfield Wepublican says: “ Those three leading Western journals, the Cincinuati Commercial, Tue Curcaco Trinuxg, and the St. Ions Htepublican, unite in having epecial cable diepatches from London about the Eastern war, and good ones, too. ‘The New York Herald is the only other American paper that indulges in epecial war news by cable.” An Idaho physician named Peters was re- cently thrown from his horse near the house of a man who had been accidentally shot, and whom the Doctor was going to attend. The physician's arm was broken; notwithstandmg, he dressed the wounds of his patient, and afterwards rode all day thronga a blazing eun to his home at Silver City, where his arm was set. The death is announced of Mrs. Bagster, the widow of Mr. Samucl Bagster, the originator of the well-known house of Samuel Bageter & Sons, Paternoster Row, publishers of the Polyglot * Bible and many important books in Hebrew, Greck, Chaldee. and other languages. Thedeceased lady hed attained the age of 100 years all bat a day. ‘Mrs. Bagster, until avery recent period, retained an interest in the firm of Samuel Bagster & Sons, ‘wwhicn is now composed of two of her grandsons. The Washington Star calls attention to the fact that the refusal of the Senate to confirm eny nomination made by the President .does not restore the person removed or suspended to his former position. The statutory provision is that when the Senate ‘‘shall refuse to advise and con- gent to an appointment in the place of any suspend- ed officer, then, and not otherwise, the President shall nominate another person as oon as practica- ble to the same eczeion of the Senate forthe odicc.” William Emerson Baker, the eccentric Boston mitlionsire, laid the corner-stone of a lab- oratory for the proposed Boston Inetitute of Cook- ery at his Ridge Hill farm at Wellesicy ‘Thursday. Work has already been begun on a hotel adjoining the laboratory, to be called by the appetizing name of Hotel Trephis, from the Greck trepho, to nonrish, and will contain 100 apartments for the accommodation of summer boarders. It will be under the management of employes of the Institute of Cooker. _ The Nation says: ‘ Mr. Cutter, tho Li- ‘brarian of the Boston Athenznm, is making the experiment of cuiding readers in their choice of books before these have been entered on the cata- Jogae. His List of Additions, begun three ycars wince. ig now enlivened by brief and pithy notes on the character of some of the books. They are partly oriinal and partly borrowed from tye judz- ments of the literary press; and occasionally the Librarian ects his own judgment over azainst that of the press, . ¢., * Samuel Brohl and Company. ‘Not anovel of much interest,—Ath. One of Cher- buliez’sbest.—C. A, C.’” A noted Russian officer is Col. Lewis ‘‘of Monar,“ who commands the Serond Regiment of the Terek Cossacks. This oficer is GO years of ase, out he rides like a man of 25. Scobeloff said tome, ‘*He is one of the best oficers in our army, anil cimost feel ashamed of myself when I sive hiny an order.” The ancestor of Col. Lewis of Monar was a Scotchman, who settled in Ruseia be- fore the time of Peter the Great. The present representative of the family does not know a word of Euclieh, and is perfectly Russian in every way, but etill remarks with evident pride that he is “*Lewis of Monar."* Jndge Myrick, of San Francisco, has re- fused to admit to probate the will of Hepsabeth Harrigan, an old and intemperate woman. She left all ber property, estimated to be worth $70,000. to her husband, whom she married a short time bafore her death, and when she was under the influence of liquor. She was 63 years old, he 46; “she wealthy, be impecanious: she weak in mind and fathne in health, he strong and vigorous. He knew she could live only a ehort time, and that the was drinking herself to death. Thoughts of lore or associations were absurd; he took her for her money. A brilliant wedding took place at Sykes- ville, Carroll County, 3id., Wednesday afternoon, the contracting parties being Mr. James Carroll, fon of the Jate Charles Carroll, of Baltimore, and Miss Patterscn, only daughter of the late George Patterson, of Carroll County, and grand-niece of Mme. Bonaparte, of Baltimore. Miss Patterson is avery wealthy heiress, her estate being estimated atoverhslf a million of dollars. She isa blonde ofcommanding figure. Mr. Carroll is of historic family. beinga descendant of the celebrated Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and a relation of the present Governor of the State. He is also very wealthy. A Montreal newspaper, which professes to de religious, has a mortal hatred of novels and novel-writers. It wished. however, recently to sive a publisher a good puff, and evolved the fol- Towing: are, we regret to see, pub- i library edition of ‘Onida‘s’ novels, as the low morality and coarseness of thought to be found in her books rencer them. anything but im- Proving reading and canse them to be avoided by any but the most hardened novel-readere." The fame editor defended himeclf against the charge of bub‘ishing an advertisement of clarct-jugs by eay- ing that clarct-jues might be, and frequently were, used to hold ice-water. Henry Rogers, the author of ‘‘ The Echpse of Faith.” a work which made a sensation on its firet publication, and has passed through -fourteen editions in Englend and several in this country, died on the 20th ult. in his 71st year. He was an Independent or Congregational minister, and afterward Professor of English in the University College, London. and Principal of the Lancashire Independent Co:lege. The work “above named was 48 very sharp attack on the skeptical views of F. W. Newman, from whom it provoked a rejoinder. t which Mr. Rogers wrote an answer. He was aleo a strong opponent 0: the Tractarians. He was 2 frequent contribntor to the Edinburg Review, and furnished the edition of the ‘*Encycloprdia Briannica now in course of publication with Diozraphical sketches of Bichop Butler, Hume, and other theological and metaphysical celebrities. <a A JUDGE IN CONTEMPT. Sart Lake, Utah,-Sept. 15.—Probate Judge Elias Smitn, having refused the Committee and Graud Jury access to the books and papers, was ordered to appear before District Judge Schacf- Yer to-ay, and, not appearing, was adjudged guilty of contempt, and fined $500 and $50 for cach day the papers are kept from the Grand dury. and costs. The Marshal was ordered to arrest him upon further refusal. The Grand Jury were thereupon allowed access to the books and papers. The supposed refusal was on account of wholesale divorce business. ————— FINANCIAL. New York, Sept. 15.—Jokn Thompson, Presi- dent of the First National Bank, has retired {rom that institution, having. sold out his stock for $600,000, at the rate of $200. chare. Harris G. Fabnestock, formeriy with Jav Cooke & Co., is the recoraed purchaser. The Thompsons have formed a new. hank te Chase National ny ith a ae <1 of 5 BAGS. That Alleged Discrimination by the Milwaukee & St. Paul. + A Reporter Goes to the Cream City on a Tour of In- spection. And Is Told the St. Paul Road Can Have No Elevator Facilities Here. And that It Does Ship Grain Here in Bulk Under Certain Cir- v cumstances, But Interviews in Chicago Some- what Change the State of Affairs. i Allegations that ihe St. Pan] Road Is . Trying to Force Trade to Milwaukee. And that if It Chose It Could Build and Run an Elevator Here, Chicago grain receivers and chippers,.-and others interested in the grain trade, have for a considerable time past complained greatly about certain discriminations agaist this city which they alleged were being made by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. So far was the matter carried that last Monday evening Ald. Cary offered in the City Council a resolution, which was referred to the Commit- tee on Judiciary, directing an investigation. While the Council is, perhaps, hardly the proper body to investigate the subject, since it is beyond its power to remedy any of the wrongs complained of, yet the fact remains that the people of this city have, or believe they have, just cround of complaint against the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. It is charged, and for that matter vot denied. that the said railroad will not accept consignments of grain for Chicazo, otherwise than in bags. Wheat and other grain. for Milwaukee can be shipped in bulk, and this is 4 ‘THE FOREMOST ITEM OF COMPLAINT. There is an incidental allegation that dif- fercnees in rates between the two receiving points are made, but so far as shown there is no solid ground for complaint in that regard, the only discrepancies beine where shipments are made from points in Wisconsin, in immediate contiguity to Milwaukee, and at a considerable distance from Chicago. In order to elicit the facts in regard to this question, one which is of vital interest to the rain trade of this city, and which strikes directly at the root of Chicago’s commercial prosperity, a reporter of Tnz TRIBUNE was deputed to as- certain from the representatives of the railroad. and from grain shippers and receivers in Mil- waukce and Chicago, what of truth or false hood there might be in the allegations made. So wide a difference was found in the state- ments of tbe various persons interested, and 50 great was the conflict between them, that no attempt is made to decide as to the merits of the case,—the expression of opinion in every instance being given without comment. The reader must judge for himself as to where the blame attaches. MR. ROBERT ELIOT, of the firm of Robert. Eliot & Co., the founder of the Milwaukee grain tradeand tae largest re- ceiver of grain in that city to-day, was the first person attacked. Mr. Eliot_ spoke out very freely and without reserve. So far as he knew uo such thing as discrimination-existed. Hold- ers of grain could ship from any point either to Miiwaukee or Chicago, as they might elect. They were allowed to ‘hunt 2 market.” It made no difference, so far as Mr. Eliot was aware, whether the shipments were made from a point where competing roads ran or otherwise. The Milwaukee & St..Paut Railroad shipped from all points in the West vo Milwaukee or Chicago indifferently at the same rates. Ile had received that morning an ac- count of sales trom a Chicazo house of a car of wheat shipped in bulk from Milwaukee to Chicago, on which no extra charge was made. Last spring and summer when there was a_bet- ter market jor cash wheat (No. 2) in Chicago than in Milwaukee, the firm of £liot & Co. shipped largely to this city, and met with no difficulty on the part of the road. They would order by telegraph that certain cars should be forwarded to Chicago instead of Mil- waukee. and in every instance the order was complied with, and without any extra charge whateyer. All this referred, of course, to grain in bulk, and the speaker was at a loss to Know how the story had arisen. He bad noticed in Tue CnicaGo Tripuxe that aset of fools in the City Council had brought up the matter, but failed to see what jurisdiction they had m the premises, even if the grossest abuses prevailed. In - lilinois it was a matter for regulation by the State, and even that power had no. jurisdiction outside of the State limits. ‘The whole yarn had been consid- ercd in Milwaukee as being too ridiculous to require contradiction by the grain men, and they had laughed over it and dismissed it from their minds... This sort of thing was eternally cropping up, one Board of Trade being always jealous of another, and was not even deserving of a passing notice. Supposing that shipments to Chicago were :required to be made in bags, it would not be a matter of any importance. Bags cost from 20 to 25 cents each, and would Jast six or seven years(?). Having been longer engaged in receiving grain than any other man in Milwaukee, Mr. Eliot claimed to speak with authority on. the euvject, and, with the weight of all his years of experience at his back, he pronotinced the story to be a pack of rubbish. Outside of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad vo person in Milwaukee owns or controls an clevator but ANGUS SMITH. : It ig allezed that he invented or discovered. the elevator, and denizens of the Cream city point with pride to a must unwieldy building in a swamp below the town, which they declare to be the largest elevator in the world. For the rest, Mr. Smith is a stout-buiit and somewhat jrascibie gentieman of 69, with a wholesome dread of reporters. whom he considersas emissa- ries of the Evil One, and a general feeling that outside of the Creator he and he only is answer- able for Milwaukee. its streets, roads, bridges, Court-House. hotels, grain trade, and existence. Tothis gentleman the reporter, being Pro} perly introduced, propounded the question, * What are the facts in regard to the alleged discrimina- tion made by the Milwaukee & St. Paul Road in favor of Milwaukee and against Chicago!” ‘Said Mr. Smith: * What discriminations? I don't know anything aboutit at all.. Propably where extra charge is made there is a longer miles or 50. , neuer that Mr. Smith, in his own proper person, represented all the elevator business done in Milwaukee, other than that transacted by the Milwaukee & St. Paul Road, the reporter ressed him further. What little grain the Northwestern Railroad does deliver in that city goes through Ancus Smith's elevator, and to the casual observer there seems no reason why he should not “milk down.”? “But he didn’t; uch. nek Taon't know anything about it at all,” eaid Mr. Smith. ‘TI believe that the St. Paul Road has no elevator facilities in Chicazo. That's all. Idon't know anything,” and the reporter left the august presence, deeply. deploring the uncommunicativeness of Mr. Smith. Ray & Ce Paras the next_vietim irm of Ray & Co., was the nex E Stettar is President of the Milwaukee Chamber ‘of Commerce, and his tirm does a large receiv- ing and shipping business. The senior partner was not around. and in his absence Mr. Balding yas captured. His firm, he. said. would cer- tainly Know if anything of the kind com- plained of was going on. Angus Smith, as the Agent of the Northwestern Road, would also surely Know. It would be suicidal on the part of the St. Paul Road to make any differ~ ence in freight rates, and he did not believe that they were doing so. Ray & Co. were constantly making shipments to Chiewgo of grain in bulk, and in some instances had received crain from Chicago,—all without extra charge. He claimed that the inspection in Milwaukee was stricter than in Chicago. and often when they got grain which the Milwaukee inspectors re- fused to grade as No, 2 they would ship it to Cheers) i there was any ra freight to ‘pay, this, of course, co feaone, “He dia not believe that the fart thas the St. Paul Road controlled nearly all the Milwaukee elevators influenced their action at all. That was a very small matter compared with obtaiging opments, {f any complaint whatever had’ been made (aad he had heard of one or two carey), was where parties had made shipisents of less than a car-load. In such exes the railroad insistea on shipments being made in hags. He was surprised to see the complaints in the paners, and thought there was no foundation for them. None of the heads ot departments of the Ebtearo; Milwaukee & St. Paul Road being in own, MR. M'CORMICK, ASSISTANT FREIGHT AGENT, was gathered in. He threw an entirely new light on the subject, and proved very communi- cative, thouzh constantly deploring the absence of his chief, “who knew all about it.” Mr. Me- Cormick produced the “special freight tariff ”? for the lowa and Minnvsota Divisions, by which it appeared that the came rates were charzed froin all poiats on that division to Chicago as to Milwaukee. But at the foot of this list came in the whole point of the story. “Shipments of grain to Chicago must be “made in pe, Such was the uotice given, and Mr. McCormi said it was no new regulation, aud had been in tence for four or tive years. ‘The reason Ss thiit the road he represented had no elevator in Chicago, and bad to pay sometiines 23 much as $7 a car Sor running over the tracks of other rouds to reach the elevators. Where they could deliver on track they did so, and in the dull times thus obliged their cus- tomers. As to discriminating against Chi- cago, they couldn't ‘think of such a thing. From all Mississippi River points, and from many places in Wisconsin, the charges to Chivazo were the same as to Milwaukee, al- though there was eighty-tive miles of extra haulage to be dune. Milwaukee people grum- bled terribly because Chicago was allowed such terms, but the road wanted to accommodate both sides. Of course, where shipments were made trom points in the immediate vicinity of Milwaukee, a slight difference in rates. was imide, ag was only reasonable. aving thus disposed of the Milwaukeeans, and found that, whatever their demerits, they at least possessed the faculty of sticking to- gether, the reporter turned his attention to Chicago grain men. The PROPRIETONS OF ONE OF THE LARGEST ELE- VATORS were found, but requested that their names should not be used. This being promised, they spoke with great freedom, and completely over- turned the whole story of the otber side. It wag quite true thet the St. Paul Road brought bulk grain to Chicago—when they couldn't help it. | Shippers from competing points abtained the same rates tu Chie vo as to Milwaukee, and could ship in nul But, where there was no competition, all was changed. Then the road said, “Ship to Milwaukee or not at all.” The St. Paul Koad did bring bulk grain here for track delivery. ‘The real reason in a nutshell was that the St. Paul Road owned all the elevators in Milwau- kee, and none in Chicago. But they could get all the elevator facilities they wanted here. “The Fulton and Illinois River elevators were open to them without extra charge, and all the grain they could bring to Chicago they could find elevator facilities for. They in- sisted on shipment to this city in bags in order to force shippers to Milwaukee, and did not al- low them to choose a market. | Where Milwau- kee men wanted to’ transfer, in consequence of better markets here, it was alfowed in order to keep them quiet: 1L was characteristic of the Milwaukee men that they ‘held together won- derfully. Milwaukee was a great town, its in- spection was beyond cavil, the railroad facili tes superb. and its market the best in the world,— in the estimation of Milwaukecans. THEN THERE WAS ANOTHER POINT. Sept. 4 &.S. Merrill, General Manager of the St. Paul! Road. issued an order that alt grain except that condemned must go into an cle- yator. That is, except for worthless grain, such as no elevator would take, there is nosuch thing as track-delivery in Milwaukee. No law exists in Wisconsin to regulate this matter, and the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce runs the whole thing. In Iinois everything is different. Grainreceived in Chicagois held forty-eight hours without any charge fordemurrage. This gives the receiver an opportunity to sell on track, which is often of advantage to him, and where the grain is sent in on commissiop, to the shipper alsu. For instance, supposing that a shipment of very good wheat fs received, the grading of which by the Inspector is not eutlicientty hich to suit the receiver. - Having the right to keep the ear torty-eieht hours, he gets a whole day in which to dispose of it by sample. pe St. Paul Koad can empty their cars in half an hour, anisend them back for more grain,—an im: portant point in busy times. The speaker did not blame the road for its action, presuming that its managers were looking for business and dividends. _ But it was not fair to Chicago, and there was a just ground of compla-nt. A RAILROAD MAN. Railroad men are proverbially cautious: mind- ing their own business severely and letting chat of other persons as seyerely alone. It is, thcre- fore, not surprising that the officer of the Northwestern Road who was. subjected to the pumping process yesterday should stipulate before be would agree to discourse that his name should not be used. ‘You can- put me down as a. prominent, — ofli- cial, you know. You fellows’ know how to do that sort of thing better than I can tell you.” The reporter promised that. asa ‘ prominent official” he should appear, and he plunged ahead. ‘The St. Paul Road does discriminate against Chicago, and for the reason that its interests are bound up in Milwaukee. But it is ail non- sense to say that the road cannot obtain cle- vator facilities in Chicago. With twenty miles of river frontage there must surely be a spot FF big enough’ to -build an clevator on for the St. Paul Road. The truth is that the road does not want an elevator here. There nevea was a car of rain (in bulk, of course) brought into Chicago fF the St. Paul Road but what an elevator could be found to handle it. The St. Paul Road cuts the Chicazo & Pacitic about three miles west of this city, and might easily runin their grain over the latter road to the elevator onthe North Brenci,—the Chicazo & Pacific elevator. And just as soon as the shipments became large enough to justify it there woula . be found men ready to build an cleyator lurge enough for all the St. Paul Road wanted. They are not secking shipments to Chicago, and are disvonrazing them, giving the preference to Milwaukee. and putting a pressure on the shipper. It could not be supposed that the Northwestern Rvad, having acyuired the right of way und gone to great expense in Jayinge tracks, would allow the Milwaukee & St. Paul Road to run over them. They paid taxes on several millions of dollars every ycar, and must. have some return from their freight. With the amount of business on their hands they could not allow the use of their tracks by a foreien road if they would, and they wouldn't if they could. That is to say,” said the reporter, ‘that. you won't allow the St. Paul Road to reach that elevator opposite-here (the Air-Line) at any rice £" B “No, we will not. They control everythin; in Milwaukee, and we had to buy the land an erect our own elevator there. Let them d> the same in Chicago, They are coming in to the Couneil and asking for franchises, and Esuppose that is what has- stirred up the Coun- cilto take action about these discriminations. If they want to get to the river front and the Council see they want to do so, they will get the right-of-way quick enouch. ' Chicazo peaple complain because we haul grain to Milwaukee from a number of points on our road at the same figures as we do to Chicago, but we do that to give the. shipper a choice of markets. Let the St. Paul Road do the same, and there will be no trouble. a _ _ COTTON. Wasntneton, D. C., Sept. 15.—The statis- tician of the Department of Agriculture reports the condition of cotton the first week in Sep- temberas averaging tor the whole cotton belt the sameas in September last year. . Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee make higher averages than in 1876. The Carolinas, Georgia, and Texas report less favorably, the greatest reduction being in Lex- ag. As compared with last month, Florida, Ar- kansas, and Tennessee only report improve- ment. The percentages of condition are as fol- lows: North Carolina, 88; South Carolina, 85; Georgia, 73; Florida, 91; Alabama, 91; Mississip- ni, 88; Louisiana, 92; Texas, 70; Arkansas, 99; Tennessee. 100. The caterpillar is present in ali the Gulf States and in South Carolina, but bas donc little dammaye as yet, except in Texas. Inseveral parishes in Louisiana the loss is con- siderable from this cause. Where it las made alate appearaee it will be rather an injury to the crop. In the Atlantic States there is much complaint of ‘rust, mainly resulting from drought, but in some counties from injury by beating storms. In this section the growth fs late, and the effects of frost in shortening the harvest is feared. a YELLOW FEVER. * Fersanpina, Fla., Sept. 15.—There are re- ported thirty new cases this evening. Nearly every onc sick. In some cases whole families sredown. The train to-night was crowded with fugitives. The atmosphere is humid and un- favorable, and the fever spreads rapidly. Agloomy aspect has settled: over the city. Two physicians, a druggist, and eight nurses haye been sent for from Savannah; also dis- infectants. etc. . EXPOSITION GOSSIP. The Most Successful Week Yet at the Great Inter-State Fair. Pertinent Points Picked Up by ‘The Tribune” Perambulator. THE M'CORMICKS’ AUTOMATIC BINDER. Among the many objects of interest now on exhibition at our Exposition nothing attracts more attention than the new automatic binder of Messrs. C. H. & L. J, MeCormicl For the past turce years this enterprising firm have devoted their encrsies and their yast re- sources to the perfection of this machine, the success of which, during the past harvest, has fully justified the expenditure of ingenuity, complish this result. . . One thousand of these wonderful machines have been sold the past season, and many more could have been disposed of could they have been furnished. No machine m the whole range of invention has been more successful than this, and the enthusiasm among farmers who haye witnessed the admirable manner-in which it has done its work is unparalleled in the history of harvesting machinery. jis is hot to be wondered at when we consider the vast amount of time, annoyance, and money saved by its use, many responsible farmers testifying that they have saved. more than the price of the machine during this one harvest. One of the chief es of this implement is the ease and rapidity With which a large crop of grain is: harvested, as it will with three horses, one man to drive, and one man and a boy to shock, place beyond. the reach of damage fifteen to sixteen acres of grain per day, aud by running night and day, which has. been done many times in the past harvest, from thirty to thirty-five acres can be put into tne shock cvery twenty-four hours. ‘Uur country friends who visit the Exposition should certatnly see this great labor-saving in- yention, remarkable for its simplicity, and the ease and deliberation with which it does its work, and examine it carefully to convince them- selves that it isa thorourhly practical and use- ful machine. We understand that_ the Messrs. McCormick are preparing to manufacture a large number of them for the next harvest, although they do not hope to be able to fully supply the immense de- mand created by their superior work in the har- vest-tield the past season. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. It seemsas if * Yankcv ingenuity” could gono further. Green’s patent endless chain mortising ine is 1ts latest and best Jabor-saving achievement. It is the greatest attraction in the Exposition. Visitors, don’t fail to see it. Niezelsen & Shields, 174 LaSalle street, agents. One of the chief points of attraction is: the bouth of Barrett & Barrett, where they mauu- facture cider with a patent machine whick grinds faster and better than any other ever invented, grinding a barrel per minute. ‘The firm is located ut 45 Market street, but have one of the largest and finest mills in the coun- try at Holley, ‘. = I, Andrews & Co., No. 213 Wabash avenue, splay.an exquisite Queen Ann library set, in ebony; which in form, joinery, and decoration is agein. The decerations are especially noticea- ble, four of the panels having symbolic repre- seutations of the four seasons, while most of the others are adorned with paintings of appro- priate subjects, all beautifully executed in oil by their artist: The set with all its surround- ings is suggestive of the quiet comfort of re- finement and culture. We understand that the Messrs. Andrews intend hereafter, even more than heretofore, to make a speciaity of artistic furniture. The main exhibit of this house com- prises the celebrated ‘Triumph School-Desk,” and a fine collection of globes, school apparat- us, church furniture, and other specialties in connection with which this house is known throughout ti civilized world. ‘The best display of sewiog-tnachin¢ work we ave ever seen in Chicago or elsewhere is that of the new Davis, on exhibition in the Exposi- tion. It is one ot the most interesting features of the great show, and is the special admiration of the ladies. The gentle sex know full well the points of superiority of this most excellent ma- chine: but the work which is displayed tothe in- spection of the world,as we haye mentioned above, is the must eloquent reminder of its unequaled facilities. ‘The vertical fecd.which insures such faultless work, is an invention only second to the sewing-ma: itself, while the doing with the necessity of basting lessens the operator's labor fully’ one-half, and discards the last vestige of the old-fashioned method of hand-sewing. The manner in which John Wright continues to conduct the Exposition restaurant bears us out-in our original statement that it is one of the best places in the city togeta first-class meal. Give it 2 trial. “The grave and the gay are strangely mixed at the Exposition, and the great show very proper- ly instructs while it never fails to amuse. One of the most eerlous and at the same time most instructive subjects (for it must interest every- body sooner or Iater) is presented by the Danicls Marble_Burial-Case and Vault Company, of 40 South Canal street. The extensive display of indestructible marbie burial-caskets by this Company clicits general atteation and universal commendation, for it shows such a gratifying improvement on the old. methods of caring for the dead. ‘The Company have testimomials from leading chemists and medical men as to the in- destructibility of the caskets, their impervious- ness to vermin, and the impossibility of the escape of offensive odors. The longer they re- main in the ground the harder they becom: ‘They are light, strong, and capable of high orn mentation, us the samples on exhibition testify. $< ONE OF THE SIGHTS. Strangers from the country visiting the E: position should not leave the city without visit- ing the great wine and liquor house of Law- rence & Martin, at No. 111 Madison street, which is, indeed. one of the sights of Chicago. Probably it will never be their fortune again to see such in immense stock of barreled and bottled wines and liquors, filling up that im- mense establishment from cellar to attic, repre- senting all first-class goods of that description, gathered from the four corners of the world. Indeed, it might astonish many city people, as it did us, to see such an enormous collection of standard old whiskies, wine3, and liquors of all descriptions, representing hundreds of thon- sands of dollars in value, which this enterpris- ing firm have crammed into their extensive warerooms. In this connection we wish to call the attention of families and druggists, particu- larly the former, to the bottled goods of this firm, especially the hand-made sour mash whiskies of their own bottling, made in the spring of 1874, and guaranteed four-summer goods, which they are offering, 10,000 bottles, quart each, at 31 per bottle. A)so sherrics, porters, and gins of choicest brands at the same price. ‘All their goods are of the finest quality, and, as we have said, in the most extensive quantity, They cater to the best city patron- age, and must necessarily carry only the finest brands. Cheapness is not essentially a feature of their business, but ft so happens, on account. of their great tacitities and inimense purebases, that in most standard: imported and domestic goods they undersell all competitors, especially is such the case in champagnes, Bass’ ale, Guinness’ stout, Tennant’s India pale ale, and McMullen's white label Bass ale, of which’ they are sole Western agents. ye Their cigar’ depattinent is. worthy of more than a passing notice, aud itis the largest and most complete of its Kind inthe West. It em- braces all the choicest articles. Asa specimen oftheir receipts we notice a recent invoice of imported Havanas, Oscar y Amanda brand, 100,000 just received and in bond, which will be opencd to-morrow, also” 500,000 Key West cn route, which will be sold cheaper than any other Chicago house. . Visitors should not fail to notice the mam- moth retail bar aud the elaborate Junch free to 18 3 oo é FATHER MOONEY’S FUNERAL. New York, Sept. 15.—The ‘funeral of the Rev. Thomas J. Mooney, the well-known pastor of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, who died Thursday from injuries received vy being thrown from his carriage while driving along Fifth avenue, took place from the church to- day. Six Bishops attended: also the Vicar- Generals of this and neichooring dioceses, and about 400 priests. The church was crowded with mourners, and 10,000 people were outside. Tompkins Square seemed packed, and the car- ringes looked countless. A corps of the Sixty- ninth, and 2 large detachment of the regiment which Father Mooney accompanied tu the War, paraded. The Rev. Father Farrell, pastor of St. Peter’s, preached the sermon in the ab- sence of Cardinal McCloskey, owing to ill- heulth. ———— LOCOMOTIVE FIREMEN. Ispranarouis, Ind., Sept. 15.—The National Brotherhoud of Locomotive Firemen will close their session this evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Grand Master, F. B. Allen, Louisville, Ky.; { Vice-Grand Master, W. Q. Gundie, Philadelnbi: labor, and money whieh they have made to uc-. Grand Secretary and Treasurer, W. N.‘ Sayre, Indianapolis; Grand, Warden, John Sovage, Lynn, Mass.; Grand Commander, Charles Pope, ‘Yorouto, Can.; Grand tuner Guard, CG. ou. Swan, Buffalo; Grand Outer-Guard. W. Cowles, Camden, NX. J.; Grand Chaplain, M. Barphi, Indianapolis; Grand Marshal, E. V. Debs, Terre Haute, Ind. ‘ a. $60,000 WORTH OF FURNITURE TO BE CLOSED IN THIRTY DAYS, Being determined to go out of the retail busi- ness, we will offer our stock at a great sacrifice, Call before purchasing and convince yourself that bargains are to be had. U. & M. Neuzercer & Co., 267 and 269 Wabash avenue, corner Van Buren. a CATARRH. In the wide range of human interests claiming reepectful attention, one can ecarcely imagine a mote important subject than the rational treat- ment of Catarrh, which is so generally the pre- Inde to consumption. and it is with pleasure we chronicle the unprecedented success in this specialty which marks the’ professional Jabors of Dr. Pratt, whose communication appears in another columi rpm BRYANT & STRATTON COLLEGE---EVENING SES- SIONS. ‘The evening sessions commence to-morrow (Mon- day) evening. By commencing carly a thorongh knowledge of accounts and business arithmetic and agood handwriting can be obtained during the season. or any other branches that are wanted. College southeast corner State and Washington streets. —— a SAVE YOUR MONEY. Why pay $25 or $30 when you get the best set for $8? Dental rooms, corner of Clark and Ran- dolph ‘streets. Dre, McCheency are most. favora- bly known as being reliable in their branch of business, Gold fillings warranted. The finest operating at fowrates. Tecth extracted without pain. a CAUTION. In all genuine Decker Brothers’ Pianos the fol- lowing line appears cast npon the iron plate, onthe inner left-hand side of the instruments: ’ **Decker Brothers‘ Patent, June 2d, 1863." All styles of genuine Decker Bros.’ Pianos for sale at Story & Camp's, 211 State strect. a HAGEDON, BOYLE & CO., 141 and 143 Wabash avenue, have their great mil- linery opening on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 20 and21. As prominent millinery dealers, they will display the finest show of the scason. $a — IMPORTANT TO MUSIC TEACHERS. Mr. Newell, of the Chicago Music Company, 152 State street, informs us of the arrival of a Jarge invoice of new foreign music, much of it especially adapted to music teachers’ nse. 3 <0 AT THE GENTILE STUDIOS ‘Mrs, James O'Neil recently gave sittings which for elegance of pose and beauty of finish are unsur- passed. 103 State Street Studios. a ENJOYABLE. If you desire yonr food to be palatable, enjoy- able, and digestible, use Dr, Price's Cream Baking Powder, It is not adulterated, rr ¥ou Are Troubled with a Bad Breath. It annoys your friends as well as yourself. You would hike to get rid of it. but scarcely know what. means to adopt. We will tell you. Use the fra- rant Sozodont, it will cleanse ‘and beautify your teeth, und leave your breath, pure, BUSINESS NOTICES. A Recommendation.—Mr. Charles Popey141 South Water street: The maltextract manufactured by you inay be called without exaggeration a fever eof health, This extract iv a puce and genuine ar- ticle. and to be recommended to the sick and week, because it gives them strength without injury. Persons who are afllicted with diseases of the throat and lungs, or sttffering with asthma or dysnepsia, ought to use your extract. Dr. J. B. M. Creary, United States Navy, Lake Vi pile bbiaiae=iekicid eh Keep’s Custom Shirts Made to Measure. Very best, 6 for $9; no obligation to keep any. of Keep’s shirts unless perfectly satisfactory. 173 Madison-st. a Dr. Hermann’s sure cure for catarrch—try itand be convinced. Sampies free. Price 30 cents, or 60 cents by express. ig Depot 7% Dearborn street, <a. Jeffers’ French catarrh cure is the best remedy known for catarrh, asthma, and kay-fever. Trial free. Office 70 State street. VEGETINE. VEGETINE. Is My Family Medicine ; I WISH NO OTHER. Provence, April 7, 1876. ‘Mr. H.R, Stevens: Dear Sir—When I was about 8 years of age a humor broke outupon me, which my mother tried tocure by giving me herb-teas and all other such remedics a ehe knew of;:but it continued to grow worse, nntil finally she consulted a physician. and he said I had the Slt Rheum, and doctored me for that complaint. He relieved’ me some, but said I could not be permanently cnred, asthe disease orisinated inthe blood. I remained a great eat ferer for several years, until] heard of and con- walteda physician who said J had the Scrofulous Humor, and if would allow him to doctor me he could cure me. did so, and he commenced heat- ing up my sores, and succeeded in eifecting an ex- tefnal cure; dutin ashort time the disease ap- penred again in a worse form than ever, as Cancer- ous Humor upon my lunge, throat, and head. I suffered the most ——— pain, and there seemed to be no remedy, and my friends thouzht I must goon die, when my attention was called, while reading a newspaper, to & VEGETISE testimonial of Mr: Waterhouse, No. 364 Athensetreet, South Bosto and formerly residing in South Boston, and being personally acquainted with her, ard knowing her former feebie health, I concluded I woula try the Vecetixe. After I had taken a few bottles it gcemed to force the sores out of my system. I had running sores in my ears, which for a time were very painful; out £ continued to take the VEcE- TINE antil J had taken about twenty-five bottles, my health improving all the time from the com- mencement of the first bottle, and the so1 to heal. I commenced taking the VeGErixs in 18 and continued its constant use for six months. At the present time my health is better than it ever has been since I wasa child. The Vecettxe is what helped me; andI most cordially recommend ito ali sufferers, especially my friends. I had been sufferer for over thirty years, and until I used the Vegerise I found norémedy. Now I use it as my family medicine, and wish no other. ‘Mrs. B.C. COOPER, No. 1 Joy-st., Providence, i. 1. ‘Vecetise bas never failed to effect:a cure, giv- ing tone and strength to the system debilitated by disease. VEGETINE. ‘The range of disorders which yicld to the in- fluence of this medicine, and the numberof de- fined diseases which it'never fails to cure, are greater than any other single medicine has hitherto been even recommended for by any other than the proprictors of some quack nostrum. These dis- eases are Scrofula and all Eraptive Diseases and Tumors. Rheumatism, Gout. Neuralgia, and Spinal Complsints, and inflammatory symptoms, Ulcers, all Syphilitic.diseases, Kidney and Blad- der digeases, Dropsy, the whole train of painful disorders which so generally aflict American women, and which carry annually thousands of them to premature graves, Dyspepsia,—that uni- versal curse of American manhood,—Heartburn, Piles, Constipation, Nervousness, inability to sleep, and impure blood. E This isa formidable list of human ailments for any single medicine to snccesefully attack: and it is ‘not probadle that any one article before the public_has power to cure the quarter of them ex- cept Vecetine. It lays the ax at the root of the tree of disease by first climinating every impurity from the blood,, promoting the sccreti open- ing the pores,—the rent cecape-valves of the svs- tem,—invigorating the liver to its full and natural action, cleansing the stomach, and strengthening digestion. ‘This much accomplished. the speedy and the permanent cure of not only the dizcascs we have cnumerated, but likewise the whole train of chronic and constitutional disorders, 1s certain tofollow. This is precisely what Vecrtixe does; and it does St so quickly and so casily, that it isan accompliahed fact almost before the patient is aware of it himself. : et VEGETING Prepared by H.R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass. 4 3 - Vegetine is Sold by All Draggists. CATARERN CURE. Catarrh! Tis Correct Diagnosis and Rational Bie Treatment by Or. Chesson Pratt Medieal Electrician, And Author of Motopathic Medicine, Professional Rooms, 202 State-st, Corner of Adams, AND 24 North Throat, West Sie SPECIAL RECORD. Jn the autumn of, 1959, my attentlon, was frst di- rected to the prevalence of Catarrh, and tts location and character as the prelude to Consumption. At that time no physician tn America had presumed to treat the disease as a ypectalty, no auttor tad written pou the subject to any extent, and the medical inountebank had not d red this channel open to his nefarious trailc in “*Catarth Cures." Educated tn what [s popu larly termed the regular school of medicine, for two years I followed the books in treating Cutarrh.and with the same results as those which characterize the efforts pf the general practioner to-day: | falted continually. The truth ts, the treatment for Catarch as lald down by tundard authors, and advised by the Professton fn gen- 1. fs afullacy. both In theory and practice. I feel stitied in this assertion, both from my Knowledge of edisease and from the fact that two-thirds of my yattents come to me: directly from their family phy- siclans, at whose hands they have failed to derive the benefit sought. ‘The books tcil us that Catarrh {s inflammation of the mucous lining of the nostrils, and advise as treatment nitrate of silver, sulphate of copper. suxar of lead, sul- Plate of zinc. perimanginate of soda, sulphate aud’ mu- Tate of fron, carbulic acta, salt, rhatagy. tanin, alum, camphor, Jodine, and sucti Ike powerful caustic and astringent druxa, either to be snuffed, injected, used a3 spray, of run throuh the nuse irom the nasal douche. ‘Now, whilst that sort of treauinent never cured any- body'of Catarrh, thousands are continually beinz made worse by It: for Just to the extent that the morbid se- cretfon ts lessened by snuffing, injecting, inhaling, or smokiug these pungent and astringent agencies. to just that extent fa the health imperiied and ilfe shortened. More than fifty persous bave appiled to me. within the last year who have ad the sense of sinell_ entirely de- stroyed by these practices, whilst fn several {uatances the catarrhal_ secretion fis been thus suddenly cherked God the disease driven directly upon the lungs. What, then, {t may be reasouably asked, {a the rational treat Inent for this alarmingly prevalent aud daogerous di ease? Having Jong azo asked that questivn, and get- ting no auswer eltner from tnen or books, starting with the ahoitted fact that aul morbid secretions come from lood, L subinitted to chemical analysis and inycro- plc examination the blood of 100 catarrhat subjects, mprising persons of both seses, every variety and combinafon of temperament, and of all” ages, from 3. chlid of 5 to a man of 60, and inevery instance, without “exception, waa ‘found = a “‘deficienzy of certain elements = which —_ exist. in the bloud of the healthy subject, and from which de- fisieacy springs that morbid secretion which continual. ning of the throat and racial cnvites, and is Want cot common acceptation of the term. Thus what t know to be the constitutional cor caturrhal subject, the treatment {have scen successful in thousands of ‘cases when and where all ordinary means and methoss have totally failed consists not {a checking, stopping, or dryint up the catarrhal secre- don, bur rather In eliminating it from the system by every mens possibie, at the same time pursuiny thi restorative treatment which ‘supplies those vital el ments of which the blood of the catarrhal subject ts) fielent, thus at once and effectually removing the cause; and hereln ifes the whole secret of success in the treat- ment of thedlsease In question,—fo know what ele- ments are deticlent in th: dlood of the catarrhal sub- Ject and how to supply them in the same relative pr ortions In which they extst in the blood when heaithy. in evidence of the success of a practice based upon the foresuing premise, I am privilezed to submit the fol- jowing testfmony—not from somebody in Maine. nor Texas, nor the Sandwich Isiands, but from our well- known and respected citizens, from whom the truth or falsity of these statements inay be readily determined. REFERENCES. CuIcaGo, Sept. 15, 1877. ly exudes through the mucot a DR. CLESSON PRATT: Sir~Your treatment of me for eatarrhal bron- chitis four years azo was a trinmph over all my pre- vious attenipts. ‘The result beins permanent. JOHN B. WRIGHT. 773 West Wastington-st, DI, PRATT—-DEAT SIR: It Is flve years since you cured me of Catarrii, for which disease had been pre- viously treated without benefit, both at home and in Europe. GEO. STANTON, 136 State-st. MR. MORACE 3. SMITH, with Preston, Kean & Co.. No. 100 Washington-st.. fv ainone the nuimber of per: sons recently cured of Catarrh oy Dr. Clesson Dratt. A lease. THR TARKH inf treatment e3 cured, not si well, YEARS AGO, A SUFFERER WITH CA- worst form, f placed myself under the Ployed by Dr. Clesson Pratt, and was uply benefited, but cured, and I remain CAPT. J. J. SMITH, 115515 Indiana-ay. ARRH CAN BE CORED-I know whereof T ind am happy to add my testimony touching the peculiar method employed by Dr. Clesson Pratt, of tala elty. WM. A. BUTTERS, 118 WabaSh-ay. CATARRH—Five years azo [was cured of Catarrh ot fifteen years’ standing by the treatment employed by Dr. Clesson Pratt, and Tremain well. J.S. HAMILTON, 99 State:st. CURED AT LAST—For many years I was sufferer with Catarch in the worst form in. which that disease ever appears, I had tried all. sorts of remedies and all Kinds of doctors, only-to grow worse. In that condi- ton, four years ‘azo, I employed the services of Dr. Clesson Pratt, 01 2 Stute-st., and was cured per- fectly and permancatiy. J. A. LEBRUN, Recorder's Oftice. CATARRH—For ten or twetve years I was 2 sufferer with cotarrh, until the discase had renched that staze in which my life was despaired of both by friends and my physicfan. In that condition, five Years ago, 1 laced inyself under the peculiar treatment employed Ey Dr. Clescon Pratt. of this elty, and was cured, nota symptom of my former complaint appearing from then, thinow. A. T. BATES, 16 Dearborn-st. WHAT MOTOPATHY DOES FOR DYSPEPSIA.— For something like atx years 1 was & terrible auiferer with Dyspepsia, the last two years of the time entirely unable to do any bustuess. “Tn that condition, and sut- fering all the torture of mind and body known to the dyspeptic. a year ago I placed myself under the care of Dr, Clesson Pratt, under whi entirely left me; and to-da; digestion, and xood heatth, I speak of Motopathy as the only treatment for Dyspepsia in which [ have any faith ‘A, C. MOS TGOME: ¢ preatment my disease with good appetite, coud whatever. P. S.—Persons from abroad treated by correspondence after one intervlew; but in no Instauce will remedies be sent without first seeing the patient. RECEPTION HOURS: ‘West Side, from 9 to12. South Stde, from 2 to 5. and positively af no otter hours, nor on Sunday, except In case of necessity and by special appolarment, KID GLOVES, OPEN. Tuesday we shall open a large stock of 2-BUTTON KID GLOVES, Worth $1.50 per. pair, which we shall retail in half-dozen lots at 50 Cts. per Pair, Less quantity at 55 cts. HOTCHKIN, PALMER & CO, 137 & 139 Stateest. What? Why. the celebrated goods of Benedict Bros., who arein daily receipt of various styles and shades of Imported KID GLOVES, Brought here expressly tor the Chicago and Western market. Their stock is the largest and best. Gloves cleaned and repaired. BENEDICT BROS., 101 STATE-ST. PROFESSIONAL. WILLIAM WIGGL!, iaguetic Physician, Late of New York City, cures Neuralgia. Rheumatism, Gout, General Debilfty, Liver Complaint. all Spinal difichtties, etc., without any drags. Will iit tee his patients refreshing sleep nighta. Office hours, 10 0 | Btot 55 South ‘ihispd-ay, 12; 3t0 STLES, Black and Colored RESS SILKS FROM NEW YORK AUCTION, At from 20 to 30 per cent below regular prices. 150 pes. Black Gros Graiu Silks at 75 and B5c. 250 pes. Givernaud’s Extra Heavy Gros Grain, Satin finish, at $1.25, formar price $1.75. 125 pes. Cachemire Louvre. Satin finish, Gros Grain at $1.75 and $2, former price $2.25 and $2.75. 25 pes. Ponson’s 24 inch Lyons Gro Grains, superb finish, at $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75. never before sold for less than $3, $3.50 and $4. 25 pes. Black and White Striped Silks, 50, 55 and 65c. : 50 pes. Colored Silks in Dark Cloth Shades at 75c, othersask 90c. A 125 pes. Colored Gros Grains in Navy Biues, Seal Browns, Myrtle Green, and Red Plum, at 90c, former price $1.10. 350 pes. best quality of Lyons Gros Grain, 24 inches wide, in all the latest and most desirable shades, at $1.50, $1.75 and $1.90, former prices $2, $2.25 ana $2.50. 50 pes. Black Trimming Velvets at $1.15, $1.25, $1.35 and $1.50, worth from. $1.50 to $2, 25 pes Black Velvets, 20 inches wide, at econ $1.75, $2 and $2.25, worth trom $2 to 33.25. 50 pes. Colored Velvets, Dark Cloth Shades, at $1.50, others ask $2. ARDRIDGRY, 114 & 116 State-st. N. B.--We shall open Monday 50 cases of assorted Dress Goods, from suction, at a great bargain. Also 500 pes. of All-Woat Colored Mer nos at SOc. WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY. ‘We call special attention to the fact that we have received large additions to our al~ ready large stock of Watches. Diamonds, Jewelry of every description, Fine French Clocks, Real Bronzes, Antique Brass Goods, etc., etc., which we are offering at exceed. ingly low prices. N. MATSON & (0., State and Monroe-sts. DRY GOOD: NOTICH Just Opened, 100 Cases Fall DRY GOODS Purchased at a TREMENDOUS SACRI- FICE for Cash. Great bargains in Silks. Great bargains in Black and Colored Cashmeres. Great bargains in Alpacas. Great bargains in Flannels. Great bargains in all kinds ot Dry Goods. ew York Store “O84 & 986 West Madison-st Of Chicago and the Wert can get larger circulation fos the muney, by using the columns of the than through any other medinm now- offered to the Public. Our CIRCULATION IS THE LARGEST. - OUR RATES THE LOWEST. OUR PAPERS THE BEST. Call and ee us before closing your contractas CHICAGO NEWSPAPER UNION, 1zT. UGK Fifth Avenne. ADVERTISERS © Desiring to resch country readers can do so in the dest and cheapest manner by using Kellogg isis Separately or combined, or by State Sections. For Tow estimates appl ELLOGG. THE NEW BEVERAGE Tand 7 Sparkling and Delicious /Komyss or Milk Wine. tritive Panacea for all wasting diseases. Especial- fh Denedelal in Dyspepsia, Gantritiy, Nausea, Vomit. tng. Weak Digestion. Young and old, to grow fat and, happy, ariak ‘Kamyss. Come and try it, and obtain the itteratare on Kumyaa, a ABEND, Chemist, Manufacturer, 172. Madison>- and Lasalle, ~*""~ x A mL detween AT.