Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 2, 1879, Page 16

) (1] THE CHICAGO TRIBUNM: SUNDAY. MARCH 2, INy—SIXTEEN PAGES. : sort at that us to draw unfavorable criticisms | Davidson, L J from visitors to the grounds. The Board 'of { Mr. and Ars. WVilliam Cbamberlain, Mr. i Mansgers, at their last inspection, ordered Gen. Hiocks to have plans prepared for 2 hospital capable of accommodating 150 patients, and | make arracgements for the delivery of thé’ necessary brick when required. Therefore all that remaius to be done to jusure the comple- tion of the important improvemeut is the ap- proval of the plans referred to. MILWAUKEE. Trocpects for Business-==Real Ese tate and Rents the Com- ing Season. A Handeome New Hospital for National Military Asylum THE HOSPITAL INVESTIGATION. As might have béétexpected from the unwar- ravted course pursucd, the investigation of the mavagewment of the Hospital on the Countv Poor Farm has led to no results beyond "the'produc- tion of gossip of a scandalous nature, concern- ing outside partics, occupying leading positions in the pulpit and church societies. Two reports were submitted to the Board of Supervisors by the joint committee, at the session on Tuesday, each signed by three members. The first st forth that the Committee had no positive proof of the existence of immorality at the Hospital, but bad found abundant evideace of a fack of rigid discipline, and a grest want of moral character in the manarement of the Hos- The seccond maintained that the mismanagement been sustained, and recommended that the Hospital management be acquitted of all The Board, after long discussion, de- ferred final - action upon the reports until next Then the battle the Supervisors are concerncd. Not so with the battle betweca the fricuds of the Rev. E. R. Ward and his malizoers, however. these malcontents the contest is razing with the 'and, ynless specdily brouzbt End of the County Hospital Invesliga- tion, and 1ts Unfortunate The Story of a Romantic Marriage, Sup- plemented with General Society BUSINESS PROSPECTS, ’ Svecial Correspondence of The Tribune. Mrwavsee, March 1.—While along East Water street a day or two since THE - TrisUNE correspondent encountered a leading real-estate broker, who fndulzed in 2 conversa- tion upon the business outlouk for 1879 as view- ed frem the standpoiot peculiar to the line of business in which he is enzaged. According to the representations of the gentleman, the sea- son §5 opening with a more hopeful prospect than at any time eince the ruinons crash of 1573, “The Bankruptey law being abolished,” said he, “most of 1he weak merchants are weeded out, giving a better tone to those who have weath- ered the storm, and imparting that confidence ‘which s necessary to carry on commercial pur- - suits successfully. Resumption being now also 2 fact, and having occurred withont creating stringency,—eliding in upon us al- most imperceptibly,—all classes of commer- cnd, so far 1s greatest bitterncss, o a-close, will scandalize Episcupali circles in a most damaging manner. of the attack upon Mr. Ward affords another striking proof of the adage that peopie who live in, glass houses should not throw stones. “of the principal witnesses Ward has been Already one 10 be let alone because of expusures conceruing himself that are calculated to injure his stand- ing, not alone in the church but in business cir- ‘Then, too, the ossip reaches at least one copalian divine who enlisted with the oppo- sition to Mr. Ward; und can only result in one way, that ot putting him on the defezsive. The damaging disclostres, the correspondent is sorry 10 53y, alsv exteuds to members of the fair_sex who have arrayed themselves srainst Mi. Ward, Exactly where this exccedingly distasteful busi- ness will end 1o one can yet té!l with certainty. Sutlice it to say that the friends of Mr. Ward are flocking around bim, and the dumaging dis- closures hinted at come from them. capitalists, feel that we have reacheda safe basis and gure foundation for future business ventures. They feet that they have reached a goed bottom to stand upon. people, possessing hopeful dispositions, borrow from the future, and are even now anticipating the source of all wealth in an auricultural country, the coming crop, which there is every rospect—as Mother Earth nas veen renewing er vigor with a four moaths’ snow—iill be Itisa well-known fact that after such a winter as theone now nearly over the been unusually pood. With y from the causes mentioned, real estate will once more be sought for, both as a specalation and as the only really safe placeto_invest money for interest-paring pur- joses. Real estate in Milwaukee has uever heen nflated, and consequently we have anever bhad any of the. disastrous - consequences arising from foolish speculations in that diree- tion. Whilst, of course, business locations some of our proverty, which at ope time was considered- the most valuable, has depreciated materially, still desirable loca- tious on our principal thoroughfares sold during the year 188 at_ the highest fizures known. Property on East Water street wus sold—the bare ground—for $500 per foot. It is true that 1n some of ouroutlying additious sales drag, but, unless they are forced, prices are not materially Most of the lots in the additions that wercsold ot auction last summer were pur- chased by actual settlers znd built upon fmme- diately. “Park, Combridge, and Kane's Addi- tions mav be instanced as _fully bearing out the irutn_ of this assertion. tions honses have spru created magically. The ing the regionround about Westeru avenue, may also be cited. An inspection of our daily jour- nals reveals verv few. Sherifl’s sales. This indi- cates that people now owning real estate either have it entirely paid for or so welliu hand that there is no occasion to fear trouble. “ Although rather early inthe season, yet a good inquiry forreal estate Las already de- veloped, and brokers find themselves largely led upon whenever desirable property in their bands to be sold. 18 already contemplated, as may be judzed from & statement volunteered the other day by alead- ing manufacturer of brick, to the effect that contracts have already been made by the locval brick as can be turned out. ‘The new shops of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. P Railway Company, embracing at least a dozen buildings, all brick, will cover sixty-five The American ROMAXCE IN Shortly before 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening amarriage under romantic circumstances was celebrated at St."Gall’s Church, by the Rev. The parties united were Mr. M. J. Dullen and Miss Mary A. Sullivan. 1nasmuch as some of the city dailics bave pub- lished garbled statements concerning this love affair, it is proper that the facts should be given as they cxist. Upwards of a year ago met Miss Sullivan, and after a short acquaint- ance asked for ber hand in marrisze and was accepted. The parents of the young lady made no objection, in fact, seemed perfectly satisfied with themateh. Afterward Miss Sullivan visited friends in Beloit,where she formed the acquaint- ance of a middle-aged, well-to-do lawyer, of MARRIAGE. crops have alwa) Teucwed pruspel Fatber Lalumiere. from the change of 50 fascinated wich her that he pressed to ber home in Milwaukee. At last he submit- ted to the parents of the youag lady a proposi- tion for her hand in marriage. gold must have closed their eves to all else, for thev readily acceded to his request. daughter was consulted by them, and must have cntered a decided protest 3gainst the attempt at barter, for at this stage of affairs Mr. Dullen was informea by the old folks that his suit was aisfavored, and forbidden to come to the house. Under such circumstances clandestine meetings Finaily tie legal gentleman from Beloit made a demund that the marriage should take place before Lent, and iu complianve with his desire the parents are said to have ordered the young lady to ret ready at once for the This rendered her so unbappy and miscrable that as a final and dernier resort she addressed a note to Mr. Dullen, iuform- ing him of the situation of aflairs, say- ing that she could bear up under the pressurc but a little while longer, and expressing the wish that, if he reaily thought anvthing of her, and seriously contemolated matrimony, the nuptial knot had Uetter be tied at once, and on that very day. A meeting between the lovers Following the meeting, arranse- ments were perfected for a union, und, by bhalf- past 5 o’clock, the two united their fortunes for all time, according to the form of the Catholic The usual ‘*‘calls” m open church were suspended by special dispensation of the Archbishop. The Beloit suitor has returned home, and the young man and wife are liv- ing happily on the West Side. In cach of thege addi- ng up and communitics West Side, too, includ- The glimmer of 'ards for as many hitherto _vacant space between the Company’s north and south track. Then there £re the mammoth new elevator of Angus Smith & Co., and the new County Insane Asylum, the proposed Produce Exchanee building, a large new hospital building on the National Military several fine stores that I have beard of, which will require larze amounts of brick and other material, and promise to give employment to 21l idle laborers. “ Already the question of reoting is beginning to baunt “the minds of housekeepers. Thue - early in the season inquiries arcibeinz made in considerable numbers for houses. Rents will not be materially changed. pretty low, and " owners cannot reasonably ex- pect any advance until the revival of business Bpoken of has occurred. . Apy houses that have remained long vacant will be found of the old The demand is maioly confined 1o new ones of modern stvle and sup- ‘plied with modern conveniences. Allnew houses are quickly picked up at fair rentals, while reall; old ones go beggil ‘waukec lacks now, more than auvthing else, is houses-that will rent at rom $15 t» 325 per month. There is a ereat scarcity of such houses, and in consequence nany people suffer disap- pointment daily. If a few of our heavy real- estate owners would only put up 2 number of such bouses, they could casily secure for them Bot ouly cunstant but good-paying tenants.?” s the rentleman talked ~on, untiia tarn- ing-off point gave warning that the time Had arrived for au abrupt termination of the con- versation. His views have been carefully noted, Thowever, mainly for the reason that.thes corre- spond withothers that Tag TRIBUNE correspond- ent has heard expressed within 2 short time. Asvlum grounds, an They-are dlioaly SOCIETY CHIT-CHAT. Mrs. L. F. Hodges entertained a select com- pany of friends on Monday evening with accus- tomed hospitality. On Tuesday evening & select company of East Siders, mainly married people, enjoyed a sleigh- ride to and dance at Ferny Brac. 'The party numbered about fifteen couples, and was com- posed of such people as Capt. Edward Ferguson and wife, Postmaster Payne and wife, Hubert Wolcott and wife, Dr. Bigelow and wife, etc., and_inferior class. inz for teuants. An informal dinner and reception was given to a number of her young friends on Tuesday evening by Miss Grace Young, at the residence of ber parents on Farwell avenue. ments were served at 7 o’clock, and the remain- der of the evening was pleasantly spent in dane- ing and cord-playing. The guests numbered On Tuesday evening, also, a charming party was given at the Kirby House in bonor of Miss Lucr Bell. of Chicaro, who has been the guest of Miss Susi¢ Kirby for a tortnight. The cards of inwitation were issued in the name ot Mrs. ‘Abner Kirby, and numbered about fiity. The dining-ball "of the hotel was converted into a ball-room for the occasion. to Chicazo on Thursday, and will shortly go to Europe with her parcats. ‘The young ladies of the T. B. 8. Society gave their first masquerade at the r No. 543 Jackson stre The attendance numbered upwards of thirty, and. with few exceptions, the guests ap- peared in costume. Mrs. Valentine Zimmerman gave an elegant coffec to fifty Jady guests al ber residence on Park place Tuesday afternoon. On Monday Mrs. Henry L. O’Neill gave an evening entertainment to fifty ladies and gentle- me at her residence, No. 382 Dane place. The same evening, also, Mrs. J. Cranston Smith gave an clegau coifee toa company num- bering sixty at her residence, No. 643 Marshall NEW MILITARY HOSPITAL. Plans for a new hospital on the National Mili- tary Asvlum grounds hsve been completed by H. C. Eoch & Co., and will be submitted to the National Board of Managers a¢ their annual sessions in Washington, beginning on the 4th of Marchnext. These plans provide for a building in the form of & cross, Wwith an elevation of three stories and Mansard roof above a high stone basement. - The site chosen for the pro- posed new hospital is dircctly across the road from the Asylum. The extreme length of the wings will be 132 fect,—north and south and east and west,—and the extreme width thirty- sixieet. Two entrances sre arranged, in the northwest and southwest angles. The main hail of these entrances leads r of & diameter-of thirty-six fect, with handsome skylizht dome of colored glass. Surrounding this rotunda will be a wide stairway, arr. with a Janding for each floor, 50 as to make the ascent easy by stapes, and reaching the upper The skylight will project above the eentre of the buildingZin the dome shape, not very high, yet sufficicutly €o to be visible from -g distance. ~ The arrangement of the building, according to these plaus. will be the most per- fact of any huspital mow in existence in the pecutiar shape, with rotunaz in the centre, will separate the wards In each of the wings as completelv as if the pavilion plan The cross arranrement promises an abondance of light and air in every portion of the bmlding. rdicary means of Mr. Koch has devised an admirable arrange- ment for ventilation by means of ducts leading to the different floors, each to act separately ‘The means imorovised for the zjecrment of foul air is also similarly perfect. Gen. Hincks ie in ecstacles over the plans, and has no douot that they will be adopted, so that the structure can be erected this season. hospital is to be of brick, with keystones for the arches of the windows and doors of Wau- watosa limestone. ‘Thereare to be o p: cions. All of the brick and stone work will be 1aid flush, so that no resting-place shall exist for dust that will stain the walls in damp contemplate a series of balconies, where convalescing vctersos can sit and enjoy the light andair of day. ‘These balconies, as well as the entrances. will be ornamental to a limited extent, while the dormer windows and general arrangement of the Mansard roof, with ventilating and other chimuoeys, are calculated to pive the structure a fnished and bandsome ap) hespital will have accomm Tu will require several thousand cords -of stone and at least 1,500,000 brick. The cost of the bare building is estimated by Messrs. Koch & Co. a¢ $45,000, while the apparatue for hesting and ventilation, together with hosital 1orniture zud fixtures, will require an expendi- tare of at least $30.000 more,—thus constituting a grand tota; of §75,000. 1he hospital accommodations now in use are emands, and of such a poor Miss Bell returned into a rotunda ect., Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hutchinson, at No. Clybourn street, gavean entertainment Weds dav evening, at wuich 1ty guestsenjoyed taen- selves huzely. Mrs. sumuel Chandler gave a youne people’s party on Thursday evening at her residence, No. G4 Astor street. This cvening Mrs. E. H. Chandler entercained Ticuds handsomely at the family mansion, No. 276 Knapp street. The South-Siders have not been idle, socially, during the present week, the record of cvents here given: On Mondaay evening Trinity Episcopal Mission enjoyed a phantom party at the residence of Mrs. Cary, on Grove had been adopted.. s will be geen from But in addition e voung people of On the sameevening a sleigh-ride party was given by young sucicty people in honor of the them of Miss Laura Manning, After the ride refreshments were served at_the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Manning, on Han- over screet. while Mr. and Mrs. Emil Durr placed their bandsome residence on the opposite side of the strees ot the disposal of the merry- makers for dancing purpuses. Among those present were the Misses D. Plympton, Nellie Bentley, Nellie Parker, Addie Wolf, Kitty She Nellie Shen, Mary Marshall, Mary Millard, rie Philbrook, and Laura Manning, and Messrs. Fred Eddy, Howard Brooks, Charles Weiler, Fred Millard, A} Millard, John. Meachaa, Thomas Shea. James Bryden, Jobn Rugee, Jr., and Charles Robinson. . X On Weduesday mainly married dence of Jebn 3 {rom the others. advent among even a party Ol ten couplesy wns’sembled at the resi- 37and took a sleigh- ride to Ferny. Brag,’ where scveral bours were spent in dancing. The party was oneof the’ jolliest ever organized on the South Side. Miss Nellie Bentley, dauzhter of the Hon. Jobu Bentloy, was saccessfully surprised at the residence of her parcnts, on “Hanover street, ‘Chursday evening, by a party consisting of Buroham, Laurs Manohg, Nellic Parker, D.” Plympton, Carrie Philbrook, Nellie Collins, Kitty and Nellie Shea, Ale Hays, Jeanie Sherills, Mary and Nellie Mulard, Addie Wolf, Hutchinson, Dyer, Nellie ce. The tions for 150s {oadequate to the Mary Sneriffs, and Emma_Rige Mrs, Drake, and a retinue of twenty-two youna geotlemen, whose names_cannot be ziven for want of space. A very pleasapt time was had. Dancing coutinued until a late hour in the night. ‘Ilie leading residents of the Eleventh and Twelfth Wards have formed & ciub under the nawe of ¢ Alternate ™ for mutual enjosment. Among the members are the Chases, Colemans, Douclasses, Fryes; Sivyers, Richardsons, Graves, Smiths, ete. The correspondent has not been able to learn whether this was the alternate . week or not, but presumes that it was, it view of the advent of the Lenten season. ; A scries of art entertainments w.11 be given at Hauover-Street Congregatioual Church on Mou- day, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings ofl next'| week. The énzazement of Miss Jeanic Hale, daugh- ter of 0. J. Hale, to a_vauur lawyer of New York Cjty named Rope, is annouricéd in society cfreles.to:Miss _Hale's “afliauced is at present in the cit§;Uhaving escorted her from the East, where snc Bi¥*been completing her studies. BADGER. g LENT TELLS. Melancholy Falling-Off in the Applications! for Marriazo Licenses. o, There has been quite 2 falling-off in the:num- ‘ber of marriage licenses issued the past week; as compared with the former wecks this yeay, but as compared with a year ago there aopeass an increase. The falling-cff is attributed to thie presence of the Lenten seuson, in which Catho- lies do uot murry. ticipated the season and took out licenses Mon{ day, and from thence through the week that uu; decline was radual, falling from 41 to 8 yester} day, butit is thourht Uic license-thermometer ba: reached the lowest point. Following are thé nappy ones: - H Z . MONDAY. Names. Age. Residence. { Robert_ Aurich 2 Denver. > A 0. T 97 North Wells. ! 73 West Elzntzenth. Halsted. §W ‘i A 60 \West Nincteenth. tto M et 10 W ke, 1 St e West Madizon. 1 Jennic Chitty § Martin Macer .. . { Caristina Zwikel. .. 3 E. Soutbier. 1 Anme Palasii § Zames Wallaco 18ri 14 o 1 Anuie_Kratoc {Joln F. Sweenes. 1 Anpie McCormick 1T Ingl (E. L. lNautin. 762 Eme .11 Bl 1. Luze, - 879 Habbpra. 75 Artesinn avenge. sic_Penk( . §Joun Fos 40 Lowe avenue. Mrs. B, 0 40 Lowe avenue. 1 R on. § Walter W. 1fall 1 Lucy E. Moore. { Geores Seanable. Hennetta Lrown. 3 Willam Ternil, { Nary Gritin . Jobi Fitzgera { ohauus Duen § Geosge Windsor. { Jane Mcsee. JD. V. A Nevo } Mrs. 427 Hubbard. 48 Cartis. Buffalo, N, Y. St. Louis. t 3 Daniel McDonal 1 Maric !‘I, Whale: 80 P'ark av. 7 Cnion Park place. 2 West Twentieth. 287 West Twentieth. 264 South fulsted. " Johanun Hallan. §John K 3 Patrick A, Hozan % Mra. Jane O’Brien 410 Uubbard. 206 Canzlport av. J. H. Ringwill 3! Margaret McDoazal § Joseph Keady. 1Mary A. Ushe: { Napoleon Bizue. i 397 Milwaukee av. 220 Averdeen. 839 Blue 1sland av. Nellie M. Diette. 500 Throop. Jobn E. Muoraugl Omaba, 1 E. B. Maller . Eaton Rapids, Mich. %Benjflmm Erown....2 Cit; Y. Mrs. Matilda Harri 318 Clark. TUESDAY. Conrad Mark. 1 Elizsbeth Heisner. Walter . Coope: Mary A. Hlennesscy C. 8. J. Klares . Hattic A Hawley....2 ) William J. Harrison, 2 1 Mary A. Ogden.... .10 §F. W. Dectomsnn. 225 Ohio. fiDB Vernon av. {H. L. Haag. 923 Milwaukee av. Huzo Gallag] 343 West Twelfth, { Makgie McDona 9 \¥est Fourteenth. Micnael Husse: 492 South Union. Alma She 492 South Union. Palos. Palos. Maywood. 3 Adoiph Prell 1 Ernestine Wolff . F. I. Qetting P, C. Wirnbk W.James Anderson.31. 1 Susie A. Chapman... 20 Touis A. Steiuagie .. 26 ‘Ada Simmons .......18. WEDNESDAY. 22 ...150 W. § AlonzoTravis . 1 Fannie M, Welis § Charles Huc | Katle Franz. § Rosell J. Huli. 1Jane Barustabie. .. §Jau Coeny.. 1 Maria Kottos ‘Wenzel Dittrich. 1 Lena Christensen §C. Cosmen. .. 1 E. L. Fruhauf. Georze Marvey Fourteenth, t. yton. Arlington Heights. 37 Eilis avenue, 18... Norwood Parl 19 ...081 Sonth Unf 16 ..140 Ruby. 21 3 South Division. South Peorju, Canton, Ili, 367 West Madison. 1 Muggic M. Wy ) Georze A, Webb . 1Mary A Parker. Ricl'd A. Hamilton . { Aumie Barey.o. 4" AL D. Moathershaugh. 12, { Olive B. dJuck 23 § William Randaii. {Mrs. E. C. Karns. reenoush, 1., THURSDAY. §Joseph_Wilimosiy..28. 5 {Annic Marsn Aug't Uendrickson . 1 Mulena_llitzesen B. M. Tonneson, North Sangamon. North Peora. 270 North Shnzamon. 2 North Sungamon, § Georre Green. Wankeean, Atinnie Vanselo .0689 Uinmauo. n J John McT 0 .. 35 Lydin. o 1 Mary Ann'Savage....30. ¢.196 West Lake. FRIDAT. : A. F. Richardson.... 779 North Clark. Mrs. M. H. Lowe 779 North Clark, J Joseph Enhorn .88 North Clark, v 1 Mrs. Louisa Guortz. .88 Norta Clark. P Weat Madison, orth Adams, Mass. 50t Cottaze Grove af .City, = _Leyden. i -Leyden -~ Provapuey: *Brovhso. G. W. Goodrich.. Jenuic M. Prentice Cornelius De lleer Krtie Schoenbeck. ¥ Snell § Andreas Olvon,,, i Snell. 17 Snell. 1 Cuiristina M. dRsSR. John Berénifigen’ Orland. g E. K. Bituy Orland. § Jascph MaZ 100 West Adims. Peoria and Adams. Artesian. 203 Weat, Madison. 31 West indinna. ‘estern oy and Mad. 1 Mary Ann Lynch . Wm, A, Lt - Julia A, Cooter { Jobn Ii. Nohre 1 Maria Qunderso saac Pleser. ity. # 1 Retecea Glogo: y {Lodwiz Zapke 6 Hanover. Paulina Brilling’ 609 Twenty-Afth. § George Grosa. Mohawi. tAnnie Thursle . 25 Mouawk. L .» The total licenses issucd were eiehty-nine, ‘and the proportion to persons outside of the county and State was_very large. Colorado, Kentucky, ;\‘hssou_ri, New York, Nebraska, Michizan, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts arc the States represented in the list. The youngest couple were aged 19 and 16 years, respectively, and the oldest 52 and 30 years. The oldest _gentleman was 52, and the oldest lady 42, and the greatest disparity in ages was the marriage of the woman of 42toaman of 23. The run- away matches were three; those who conld not read or write, three; and one woman was under Tgeh will be as great \Februdry,,. 1865, .Jr., isalso au heir about.whon there is n 1t will be observed, from an) examination of the list, that a great many so; Champlon and woMd-renowned Pedes Stonday afteragow; Sfarch 3d, at marveious and woaderful feat of mitles In 2004 ten minutes. pronoun public, s0d tuedtcal fraternicy asastontshing: Concerrs afternoon und eveniugs Admission, 25¢. Childrea, 15e. at the Rev. Washll Foung fpli st. 18 2gw formin; g ‘fernih, 25 centiper lesson. Referonibs reaulred. finest volee cuiture; tenme, L1 age, and glso ope mian, Thete is nothing dis- quracing in the showiag, gnd after Lent the < dver, if not greater. % THE WALACE ESTATE. oy TaE PROOY OF HEIRSIIT in the estate of te FiteJohn S. Wallzee came up before Jidge Hpickerbocker yesterday morv- ing. From tkeestauony taken it appears that John 8. Waligdg “feas first married to Harriet Bevan in 1530Pyg thatall the children of that iarriaze died fofnfancy. She died in 1849, and in the sain¢igrith ot tie some year he married Sarah Riclye Yz whom he had two children, one of \\'homlg and the other, Mrs. Frunk R. Wallace, Badw living and onc of the undis- puted hoins to the estate. This. wife died in dFyn . 15 and in Juoe, 1866, he marrie® his Jast wile, Celis’ W. Wal: lace, Jrom whon _hc.'was divorced in Aoril, 71572, fler child, Jobn S. Wallace, - The question was upon the heirship of Mrs..¢. N. Rappleye, who wasiborn to him in 1844, but out of wedlock. It was claimed that be bad acknowledired her as his daughter by virtue of ceftaja deeds and papers executed in 1565 and_sfnde then. The uardian for the boy claims’tiit there was no valued ndootiou ac- cording $o the law, -uud that, in the face of an express®provision of the statute providing for adoption by appearance ju court, there could be no adoption by decd or acknowledzment trovers) mérely. ‘The question of lesitimacy was nof/ argued. the ogly point belmg as to' adoption. I was conceded ~ thut Mrs. Rappleye had always been considercd as, his daughter and lived with -him as such adooted child, since her fofancy. The counsel for the claimant contended that the provisions of Sec. 7of the statutes in regard to adoption referred to all the previous sections of the chap- ter, while the guardfan argued for the strict Jet- ter of the seetion limiting its application to the section immediately preceding ooly. - "The Court in giving his opinion sustained this latter view of the application of Chap. 4, See. 7 of the Revised Statutes, and further sgid that as express provision * had been made Tor the adon- tion of children béfore a court, there could be no valid adoption by implication, 83 in the deeds and pupers put in evidence. Ile therefore entered a deerce that the adoption of Mrs. Rap- pleye was _not _vakid at law, und that the eole heirs are Miss Frank R. Wallace, by the second ife, and Jobn S. Wallace, by the third wife. e value of, the estatc in questionis about i $500,000. Au appeal was taken to the Circuit Court. H, B. Hurd and Eldridge & Tourtelotte avpeared for the guardian and Small & Moore for Mrs. Rappleye. ———————— VESSEL TRANSFERS. ) The following transfers were made ot the Port of Chicago during February: 5 Schooner Mary Collins, William Melnert to C. H. Meyer, Dec, 23; all; 5100 Schooner f1. P, Baldwin. R. W." Dunham to A. J. Latham, 35 all; £6, Schooner . P, Baldwm, A. J. Lathamto II. 8. Halsted, Teb. 13; onu-huif; $3,375. Steamvost Cashior, J. Tunison to B. Brownell, TFeb. 12: one-third; $200. = Scaooner Donetat, 1. Bontzeez to William Munceand Jobn David, Feb. 25; one-half each; 3 53 Sckooner Flying Clond, Alfred Weed to S. . Tloldsworth, Feb. 17: all; $5,000. Fei Schooner ' Lotus, Charles J. Magill to Jesse Spaulding, Feb. 23; all; $600. ; e i i TO -THE LIFE. It T had only known, " 1 said, ** Before too late, the True and Sweot "'— The lofty piaes were overhead, ‘The river sang beneath my feet. I ssid, **If T had only known— (And O hoyw little know I yet!)— Tacre were less cause to weep and moan, And 1ife were less a sad regret. The Lills above were dark and dim,? ‘The valiey fur away and vasy, ° ‘The night-wind breathed a subtile hymn To tae lcaves it rustled past! The unscen lines'throagh stranze ways iead, And yet the ways are broad and fair; To him whao see’s in time of need, The path is plain, and free as air. The laws azo just, and just the Law Like to the sced the life shall be. * The anchor cast with but one flaw May sometime wreck the ship at seal And too far East is always West, The sweetcst music softest plays, The stlont sones are ever beat That echo through the weary days. Each flowing piselon finds its sea, 3 ’l;o evethv’ p{;'m'l “T uative cli ime.u a udgments themaelyes may questioned be— Hamanity 15311 divinet The Tofty pines'were overhead, ‘I'ne river eunz beneath my feet— ¢+ 1t may Ve I shall know, " L eald, *+ Before too late, the Trae and Sweet!” Pauw F. Browse. Rumor that Wagner Ias Become Insanc. Priladelolia Butletin, Feb. 6. Aletter frown our Leipzig musical correspond- ent, Mr. Himmelsbach, mentions a rumor cur- rent in thut city’ that Richard Waener, the com- poser of *the music of the future,” has brcome hopelessly insane. Herctofore he has beea con- sidered very eccentric, but eccentricity like his is often incipient madness, and a worbid brain is apt to fail entirely when ceployed uvon such prodigious work as has occupied him for so many vears. If it is a fact that Wagner has be- come mad, there will be thousands to deplore iv wherever bis nusic is kuoown. AMUSENENTS. . ERNT REGAVENT A\RM()HW Jackson-st., bet. Wabash and Michigan-avs. SECOND WEEK. PANORANIC 3? PICTURES ! OF THE CIVIL WARI! Admission to all Parts of the House, 25 cants. 25 I REMEMBER! VERY NIGHT THIS WEE k¢ AND SATURDAY MATINEE, l\I“‘a’lCflLEEPS TR AERE. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. mfific\pgg Aunuz) Lx}acm of the Bencvolent and Pro- Thursday Afternoon, March 13, 1879, Fxtraordinary attraction. Sec future advertisements. Tickets for sale at Hotels, Music Stores, McVicker's, snd Hooley's Theatres. Volunteers will please address R. M. HOOLEY, Chalr- man Amusement Committee. GRAND SACRED CONCERT THIS SUNDAY, MAKCH 2, AT 3 P. M., GIVEN BY THE | CHIGAGD ORCUESTRY (40 Pieoes), Under thedlrectlon of PLOF. A. ROSENBECKER, ADMISSION, ‘EEATERE. SECURE YOUR SEATS FOR S. D PIEROE’S Grand Comnlimentary Bencfit. which takes place Sat- miday Evenin 3 LOTTA'S,. DRAMATIC COMPANY, iarel) 13, _Tickets for sals at the Bux Office. XPOSIEPION BUILDING. A SA ‘IUELLS.N. SOLE MANAGER. MADAME ANDERSON, trienne will start ’clock. ‘I'he most 2.064 quarrer by the press, ki . T YMAN, OF NEW City, will di@iiver A FREEG:LECTURE %0 the Ladles of this city os, Nov/%, AT3P. M., 3 . Watrall's Chiuréh. corner ltobey and Ing! St Sublect: ** Dress sad Its fi&nlan' 0 Female Dis- i s MONDAT; N easex EW DANCING AMND SINGING CLASS—A private, select dancing ciassof refined resldiug north and south of T Wenty-second- new singing class {o be trafned in reading and ) cents, Orfree 10 those 20 & ool Volces.” Address W 7y, Tribuge pfice, AUCTION SALES. Y ELIiNON, POMEROY & CO., 4 Auctioneers. 78 & 80 ltandolph-st. Tuesday Sale, March 4, ot 930 2. m,, FURNITURE, g AMUSEMENTS. 'EI()()LEY’S MEEATRE. “B I ML HOOLEY....Sols rietor and Manager. JOHN HOOLEY, Jr.. Treasvrer. e great New York snd Boston Success. A Carnissl Fum. Forane week only. commencing MONDAY, b3 fuclading Wednesday nad Sacurdiy matinves: The Leined Artists MR & RS, GED. S KNIGHT, {Mizs Saobls Worroll). supnoied by thelr Famous ramatic Comp: under the Manazement of Mr. Joiin Rickaby, i thie mosr successtul Ausical Comedy- ma of the’ titled Drama day, ent A GERMAN! Written expressly for them by Fred Marsdes, E30., and produce! with all the Grixinal i ‘chold Goods. caies of S ed ware.a full s OY & CO.. Auctloneers. MARBLE-FRGNT BESIDENCE, 18 OGDEN-AV,, . Between Washington and Randolph-sts., opposite Union Park, WEDNESDAY MORNING, March5, AT 10 CLOCK. Musicauil the' following great cast: Otto Ruiger, & ; i it | THE ENTIRE FURNITURE: rich Trewer, 3r. Wird: Dick Fresly. whose Consisting of Parlor, Chamber, Dining-room, and Kitchen Furniture, Bruseels and Wooi Carpets, Lace Curtains and Lambreaaine, Marble-top Chamber Sets, W. 3L, War nnue fndfeates his character, Mr. Harry Veaghn: Cas- jer licekr, an Importation of doubtful value, Mr. C T. Nicholis; Benjamin Frecly, **A business man, sir.” S Mntthow Homes: 2 - ¢ Dl veronat, solnes: Adoinh Morion, more SOUtBIUl | Starble-top Tables, Crockery and Glassware, Beds snd Spirlt of tac brewery M. W. H.Eargclio; Chgistine, | lieddiug, &c. All the above is frst-class Furniture. enjoving love's young dream, Miss Eva G. Darker: | Partiesleaving thecity. Sale peremotory. Mra. Freely, who llies to have her +*Say,” Mrs. D. B. Van ULeren. ~-THE WATER Bl'lu.rnk FAM V’E Musleal Director, Mr. 5. k. Waag o T T SO ELISON, POMEROY & CO., Auct'rs. OUR REGUELAR WEEKLY SALE, Priday Horning, Mareh 7, at 9:30 ock, NEW PARLOR AND CHAMBER FURNITURE, CARPETS, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Desks, Dook-casss, Lounges, ctc. Also the entire Furaltare t redtdencs under chastel mortzage. N, POM. & CU., Auctioneers. ELISON, PORERCY & CO. AUCTIONETRS, 78 AND 80 RANDOLPH-ST., Hold Regular Sales of Furniture and Merchandise every Tuesday and Friday. Outside sales of all kinds attended to, and a specialty made of sales of Furniture at pri- vate residences. All sales cashed immediately after the sale. Our COL. ELISON MAKES ALL HOUSE SALES WHEN GiVEN TC US IN TIME. &l AS GREAT A SUCCESS WITH THE PRESS OF NEW YORK CITY AS WITH THE PUBLIC, As the followlar extracts from the contemporary pub- Mcatlons abundantly prove: ** Mr. Knight [avests his character with poetic senti ment. humor, and pathos. As Otto he has made one of the theatrical hits of the season. "—Herald “* Mr. Knight 8 one of tuc best of hisclass. His pleture of tiie Innocent German is realistic and humor- ous \;Illl.hdlll blelfzt umuflx“:dedl ‘Times. **‘The spacialtfe: re e 151 3 great satisfaction. ™ Vorld. ey erhe Retgie :: Mr. Knigbt made an unequivocal hit.”—Star. . gun Mr: Knight's recltarlons are eapeclally enjoyable.” Itfsa melodrama of a good old sort, with plent; of gxeleli situatons. " Trigune. o L PLenty ranh 16 Alal0Z0¢ 13 500, und erisp, and Lright."~Tele- +* sirs, Rnight stnes well, and looks cnough Itke Mlle, Almee to perpetually sugiest that vanished favarite.” Zcraphie. “"Hiiiz and Strucl: Oll are run 1 Otgo L3 béiter than ither L S afl. M night has a good vulce."—Commercial Ad- vertixer. “YX{r. 'nnd Mrs. George §. Knigh have been much luckier than the majority of stars who have plays writ- ten for tuem in obtaluing a hs; hicle tor the exhi- MEI‘U'IVI of thelr professional giff Lvening News. : The performance was a Lit. "—Dramatic hews. Any one wbo goes to the Broadway Theatre to an thJOfl))h‘. eveninz wijl not be dlsappointed.”™ feld, and Farm, r. Knlght {s a good actor."—Spirit Times, Well constructed; dialozne od; situation well worked up: decldedly Intoresting. —Sportsman. AMr. and 3ra. Kuight are an éxceediugly eatertaln- lug couple."—Mercury, - ** A quaint and greatly interesting entalninment." Dl!l’?;{l:l{i. ..'Produces sympathetic paroxysms of laughter.” Nym. Crinide, s % 3 TRFIVES 0 DEPARTUEE UF i EXPLANATION OF RerzerNce M, “Sundsy excepted. - 3 Moy CEIOAGO & NOBTHWESTERN RATLWAy, Ticket Oftices, G2 m:;g;-%.é ;ffg_._h'm" House) and g aPacific Fast Line aSioux Clty & Yao! v E: aDubuque Night @Qmana Nizht E. pupUOTRe CELEEEEEE] biifiwaukee Passen; bMilwauiee Passenger (4 n Bay Express.. €ay Paul & Minneapol biarquette Express c Geneva & Rockford. Lac, s are van through, be on'the tratn icavi other road runs Pullman or an; notel cars wes: of Chicazo. ‘—Depot corner of Wells and Kinzle-sts. 2—Depot cornerof Canal and Kinzl CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY Depots oot o Lake-st., Indlana-ay. and i and Canal and Stxteeath-sw. Ticket Offic st. and at depots. ¥ other form of Mendota & Galesburg Express Ottawa & Streator Fxpress. . urora Passen; cndota & Otea ‘Aurora Possenger..... Downer's Grove Acco! recpors, & Dubuque Express . ha Night Exprees Bt doc Express Pullman_Palace Dining-Cars and Pullman 1g- - Cara aro run bebween Chicazo £nd Omansy (CHICAGO, ALTON & ST. LO| KANEAS (ITY & DENVER ‘st Side, near Madison-st. bridj cuty-toird-at. _Ticket Oflice, 122 Randolp} Eansas City & Denver Fast Ex. s, Springiield & Texas. V¢ Express. Louta. Sprivgticld Peorla, Guringicn Strear Jollet & Dwighe Accom CEI0AGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RATLWAY Unlon Deoot. corner Madlson and Ganal-sts. Tiexet Otfice, €3 Sou.h Clark-st., opposite Sherman Hous, ** The cotpany 18 uniformly good, and they play well oY Auct'ry upen the stage. "—Sunday Thmes. fe———a T — **The Knigiits are as Urlght as day."—Mons. X. Gon D., B\' GEO. B> 80 and 82 Wabash-av. REGULAR TRADE SALE RY GOODS, 1879 - Gpeaing Spring Season - 1879 - Taesday, Mazch 4, 9:30 a, m. Very Large and Important Lines of Seasonable Goods that cannot fail to satisfy the Demands of both Country and City Trade. b GEO. 1. GORE & CO., Auctloneers. CITY AHD COURTRY RETAILERS ‘WHO DESIRE TO TOUCH BOT- TOM PRICES ON - Boois Shoes &Stippars For their Spring Trade, will find at 80 & 82 Webash-av. 2,700 CASES ' Of all styles of Spring Goods in MEN’S, WOMEN’S, and CEIL- DREN’S WEAR, that will be SOLD AT AUCTEDN, Wednesday, March 5, at 8:30 2.m. All Goods warranted perfect and regular. GEO. P. GORE & CO., Auct'rs. Thursday, March 6, at 9:30 a. m., REGULAR g‘EADE SALE Crockery & Blassware 25 Crates American W. . Ware. 10 {rates Englisk W, G, Ware, 25 Casks Brown and Yellow Ware. 150 Bris. Glassware, asst, Goods packed for country merchants. GEO. P- GORE & CU.. Auctioneers. Monday, March 10, the Inimitable LOTTA, supported by her company in her great pluy of MUSETTE. i’wmflam‘.’g‘ AR AR I 2 ATTRACTION PAR EXCELLENCE. WEEK SURPRISEPARTY Of Extravaganza Artists in Thelr REFINED AND ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENTS, MONDAY. TUESDAY, and WEDRESDAY EVEN- INGS, Marcii3, 4, and 5, and Wednesday AMastince, the beautiral Pratomimic Extravaganza, BABES IN THE WO0OOD; Or, WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN? Mr. Wilfe EdonlNeuee.ceeeeiBSuninsssss onsnee...Tommy verful cast of characters, New Music, Superb 5. “Lbursday, Iriday, and Saturday, Mr.Edouln's recon- structed Maslcal litrlesque entuted FHORRORS! Wieh wili introduce chofce musleal selections and gems from the popular suceesses of the day. Secure your seats fu advance to avold delay st the Box Ofiice. AVERLY J. 1. UAVERL THIS SUNDAY NIGHT, THE GREAT SUCCESS, THE NEW YORK Standard Theatre Go, In Mrs. Ettle Henderson's great drama, ALMOST A LIFE! Played over threc months at Standard Theatre, New York Clty,and glvea here with theentire Orlginal Gast: Virginla Buchanas, Saaic e Thorae, Eben lymp- ovics, Harry Eyinge, - Daly, Chas. Le Clereq, J 3L lun- phens, 16 A SATIRE. Proprictor und Manager. or’ Msud Grapger, £mily Rigk Digelow, Nelie Wiatcoa, dall; . 1L . Weaver, Jr., W. Milier, J._Erabyn, R. Ciarence, & Sunroc, ‘eduesday and Saturday at 2. Maticees 'S TEEEATRE, L Court-Ifouse. MONDATY, MARCET 3, And Matinees Tueéday and Friday at 2:30, the great Charucier Actor, MR, ® =50 the & ‘Milwaakee Ex{fles. and Menasha thro: ¢ 5:00 Dm w05 am 9:00pm 4:00pm ~ Fas Wisconsin & Minnesota, Groen! tevens point, and Aab- Tand throuih Nizht Express... All trains tan vid Milwankee. Tickets for St Pal &nd Minneapells are good elther via Madlson and Prairia du Chlen, or via Watertown LaCrose. aad Winoas. 1 9:00 pm? 70 am ILLIN foot of Luke-st. and foocof Twen: cizet Utfice. 121 Raudolpli-at., near St. Louis Express. St. Lou!s Fast Line. Calro & New Orleans Express. a3 Sprintield Express., Yeorhi. Burlinzton & y Express & Sionx Clty Express 0 Centralla only. to Peorls only. MICHIGAN CENTRAL RATLROAD, Depot. foot of Lake:st. and fuot of Trenty.secondt dolph. Grand Pacific Hotel, "aOn Saturdey nigdt 0n Saturday nf southeast corner of Rane and at Palmer House. Leave. | Amdve. alamazoo Atiantlc Express (dally Night Express........ PITTSBURG, PT. WAYNE & CHICAGO RAILWAY Depo:, corner Canal and Saalsou-wis. Tiekes Offect, 65 Clark-st., Palmer House, and Grand Paclic Batal. Teave. | Amive BALTTMORE, & OHIO, Tralns leave from Exvosition Bull st. Tickec Offices, & Clar!:: Pacific, and Depot (Exposition Buildinz). Teave. | Arre LARE SEORE & MICHIGAN S0UTHERN, Leave, | Amve. Morning Mafl—01d Line. New York & Soston Spec Atlaatic Express (dafly).. Mght EXpress.. .. PITTSDURG, CINCINNATI & ST, LOUIS B, R (Cinciopat! Afr-Lipe snd Kokomo Line.) Depot, corner of Cliuton ard Carroll-sta., W Clncinnat!, Indfanapcils. Louls- Tliie, Columbuz & o KANKAKEE Depot, foot of Lake st. and foot DOMINICK HURRAY INNOCENT; Or, THE FAULTLESS CRIGE! Preceded by a Great Olio. £ Prices, 15, 25, 35, and 50c. 0and 8, w0 performances of GUR INNOCENTE PASTOR. TV CORMICK FALL. 2 FLERN!!‘EI]!. BARKER & €0., General Auctloneers, 84 & 86 Randolph-st. Clicago Artists' Sale At the Academy of Design, on THURS- DAY LVENING, Marca 6. Roception YUESDAY EVENING, Afnrch 4. FLERSHEINM, BALK Auctloneers. OUR WEXT REGURARSALE POSTPONED TO Saturday, March 8, On account extensive improvements fn Store, FLERSHEIM, BARKER & CO.. ‘Auctrs. Flersheim Barker&Go Auctioneers & Appraisers, 8'4 & 86 BRandolph-st. ] Special Attention TO OUTSIDE SALES, W M. M. SANDERS & CO., 72and 74 Wabash-ay. TALMAG: mes. ONE LECTURE Wil be given by Rev. T. DeWITT TALMAGE, D. D. Subject: **THE BRIGIT SIDE OF THINGS." TRURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 6. The LOW price 1s the POPGLAR one, 50¢ only 50¢, including reserved seat. Sale of ecats comuiences at9 o'clock to-morrow morn- {ug at Koot & Sons', 156 State-st. ERSHEY MUSIC-TLALL. TEIGITEENTI TOPULAR CONCERT. MONDAY EVENING, MARCH 3, at 8 O’clock. HERWOOD, ) yooatists, Exceedingly Popular, OUR SALE OF Boots,Shoes & Stippers ©n Tuesday, Warch 4, AT 9:30 O'CLOCK, Will Include WIB:‘E Moes of Eastern, New York, and Chicaza mate pools. All to be sold without reserve. M. MOORENGUSE & CO.. Gen. Auct'rs and Corn., 85 & 87 Randoloh-st. ATTENTION! BUYERS & DUALERS! Entire contents of the Nevala House, of ¢4 rooms, completely furnished, Nos, 143 & 13 Wabash-av., at PUBLIC ATUCTION, MONDAY, MARCH 3, AT 10 O°CLOCHK, SHARP, Parlor. Chamber, and Dintng-Room Furaltare, 5 Trench-Plate Pler Glasses, 1clazent Rosewood Plano, Brussels and Wool Carpets, Woven Wire and Vool Mactresies, Offce Furnfture. 1 nearly new Giice Safe, Pool-rable, complete. Dar Counser and Flxture, 1 iarie Meat Brofler, 40 Hcating Stoves, Gas [ixtures. Saze Peremptory. Wil MOOREHOUSE & CJ., Auctfoneers. FOR SALE. EMIL LIE] Hr. If. CLARE. cel £ EDDY Biector and Organts CE EDDY, Director an Adnilésion, ts. s n AUCTION SALES, B\‘ I A. BUTTERS & CO., Auctionecrs and Ieal-Estate Agunts. 173304 175 iaadolon- The Furniture of 8 Dwelling and General Merchandize ITURE. JIATCH 5 a 230 o'clock, st oar AL BU 'CO.. Auctioncers. WEDNESD. salesrooins, UT REGULAG TAURSDAY TRADE SALE. STAPB& FARCY DRY GOGDS, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, ete., THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 8t 9:20 o'clock a. m., at our salesrooma, 173 aad 175 Itandolnh-st. WM. A. LUTTEKS & CO., Anctloncers. REGULAR SATGRDAY SALE. Household Goods Of all kinds, Office Farnlture, Carpets, Stoves, ete., SATGRDAY, MAKCU & CLOCK A. 3., Atour salesrooms, dotpli-st. W 3 Auctioneers. A, BUTTELS &C B" RA. RE2AEEDYEAY & NON, 200 and 202 Randoiph-st. (ROCKERY ARD GLASSWARE, 11, Indlaaapolls & Louts: y Express. CHICAGO, BCCE ISLAND & PACIFI0 RATLROAD. Depot, corner of Van Buren and Onice, 58 Clark-st., Sherman House. Sherman-sta. Tickes Davenport Exprass.. Omaha, Leavenwort] Teru Nccommodation. . Night Express...... Allmeais on the cam, 3375 cents e CHICAGO & EASTERN ILLINOIS RATLROAD. “* Danville Route.” 2 Tickes Offices, 77 Ciark-st.. 135 Learboru-st., andDe- pot, corner Clinton and Carroll-sts. Omaha Express are served In dining GRAX'S RETMEDIES. GRAY’S SPECIFIC MEBIUINE, TRADE MARK. En-TRADE MK, = Al aedy, § radically cure any and every case of and Weaknes, re- suit of Indlscretion, excess or overwork of thebraln aud ger- yous systeni: is pey fectly narmless, ac T thircy years with sreat suces: (5o o ires by rall o ey ong. 2 #{re to kend Tree by m B , Sledicine s aold by all drelsis ot St por azes T0r 55, UF Wikl ve sent Iree by mall 00 FC celpt of the money by addresslng TIE GRAY HEDICINE £ tocis, Detroft. Mlch ¥ & CO., 92 sad 4 0.\&:&0;&“" “A new Medical Treatise, *“TUE % Price. o Afty original i toa meoine Gold Medat awrard ational Medical Assoclacton. says: **The Sclence of Li preacriptions, either one of witich 4 wi price of the book. ine n : London Lageet says: ut this valuabie book. The 3u An {llustrated ssmple sen! EAL DR.KEAY, 173 South Clark-st., Chicago. Censult personally or by mail, free of chroalc, nervous, orspecial discases. L. only physician in'the clty who warrants cures ol Ir. A, . OLIN kil in treating all Chronic, Discuses ¢f men and women. the profeaion, Inchu tamps for *Gulde to Rours, Y 2.-m. to 3 p. I, « or_po- The author can be conmiiie Address Diz. W. I No. 4 Buidnch street, Doaton, iass. NO CURZ! NO PAY 203 3. Clark Street, Chics&p. Terybody from Atlad ific_hus herd O ding Eiectriclirs et On Weduesday. March 3, at 10 o'clock. P. & J. CASEY, 41 & 42 FIFTH-AV., Have for e eome fine Black Walnut Bank and Saloon Counters, Oice Furnicure, and tore Couaters, of ev- ry kind, New aud secoud-band Carpets. gham Ware, 15 barrely Glassware. X T -, 3t ked for cui Ko e . W. BECKFOKD, Auctloneer. TOLEAPH . over Lerstey Mosic Hall.