Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, June 12, 1881, Page 3

‘(ents’ Kerchief “Picnic.” THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY,. JUNE 12, 1881 TWENTY PAGES Willoughby, _ Hill & Co.’s HRT PANES! 45 cts. Handsome Laundried Percales Shirts, With 2 Collars. Willoughby, Hill & Co.’s TIE PICNIC! Beautiful Silk Flat Scarfs For 20 cts. Usually sold three, four, and five times as much. Woven borders, awfully pretty, 3 for a Quarter. Straw Hat “Circus.” Choice, 45 cis. See them, and then go around, and so prove to your own satisfaction who is the best feller. Willoughby, Hill & Oo., THE “THIN” CLOTHING DEALERS, “Long,” “Lean,” “Tank,” and “ Peaked,” GooD STAYING QUALITIES “THIN? CLOTHING DEALERS, Very proper for the season. June Know Ii! If we had said ’twas hot, these DARK East- ern Store Clothing fel- lers would have come back on us and said JOLY Willoughby, Hill& Co. Yes, if armed as usual with “SPONGE,” they would have dared to say it even if in our AUGUST - Presence. A summary ‘proceeding taken al- together. Great Brush Electric Machine, 40 Lights. Ul Ste OREO T COO DOO Ce aich bee MAGNETIC, SLEEPLESS, S, EL, 1 U. OD OPIN TIRELES: E Y A , ELECTRIC, RESTLESS, CEASELESS CLOTHIERS OF THE WHOLE HU-MAN RACE, AMBITIOUS FOR YOUR GOOD OPINI Double you eye double ell Double you eye double ell oh you gee aich hee why aich eye double ell and see ob. Give you a Business Card if you make out the above puzzle.. We except these cute Dark Eastern Branch Cloth- ing Store fellows, for they are smarter than most folks, even, if they do sell goods higher than any one else, and also advertise Wil-u-b and Hil for nix. | Bows’ Vacation Pants, A GREAT | MARK DOWN. $195 That Was, now 7) cls. That is. We only ask 40 cts. ' GREAT a pair for Boys’ Pants that these dark East- ern Branch. Clothing “PICNIC” “Children’s Gloihes,” Prices awfully awful cheap, and the clothes are so hand- some; make everybody wish they had some children to clothe. Fillo, Hill & Go, MAGNETIC CLOTHIERS. Chock-full of electricity all the time. fellows awtnul chez Youmight just as weli have the 10¢ as “them tellers.” three pairs, “0,” “0,” “Oh,” YOU MISS IT if you buy Children’s Clothing without tak- ing a look into our “clean,” “pright,” “healthy” department for Boys’ Clothes. Wil-o-b Hil and See Ob, advertise as p at 50 cts. Buy two or “nice,” “light,” Cor. Madison & Clark-sts., MAGNETIC CLOTHIERS, the Greatest and Best in the Land for SEV- ERAL REASONS. Wouldn't you think that the most likely place to find New Ideas and Beautiful Novelties In Men’s and Boys’ Adornments would be at WICLOUGHBY, HLL & CO’, Who are known to be "WAY AHEAD of any Clothing Estab- lishment in this world tor New Ideas and Lively Enterprise? When we do anything we do it FOR ALL ’TIS WORTH, AND WITHOUT DELAY, and WITH ALL OUR MIGHT. Our fellow- citizens, in showing up Chicago to strangers, invariably bring them into our Store, particularly at night, for nowhere on the face of the earth is there SUCH A DIS- PLAY OF LIGHT, and it had, of course, to be done in Chicago, and our citizens themselves feel proud of it, and we sometimes have the CONCEIT to think they are rather proud of the go-ahead enterprise of “US FELLERS,” WILLOUGHBY, HILL & There is no concern as well known between here and the Pa- cific Ocean, to-day, as Willough- by, Hill & Co. (let us tell it,--did we hear you say “yes” through your nose?) We believe, also, that we are well liked by these “resident managers,” from what they say in the papers. They speak in-such a nice, social, pleas- ant way of our ‘Balloon Store” and our handsome personal ap- pearance. Do you know Wil- loughby or Hill? Will meet you with large welcome any time you will call for us. STAKE! COLUMBUS RETURNING From His Discovery of America. He struck Chicago at night, and as there was nothing lighted up but Willoughby, Hill & Co.’s Store, concluded that their stock was the most valuable property he could take back to Ferd and Issy. Chris would have taken forcible possession but the prices of our beautiful goods were so reasonable, that his HEART was touched, and he paid for the goods, besides leaving measure for a suit in our : ———$—————————— ‘AND PATRONAGE. NO US? why aich eye double ell and see ob. “Elegant” “Custom” “Department.” As he didn’t leave a deposit (it requires COURAGE to ask some: men for a deposit, and they are always the ones that forget to- come back) we have Chris’ suit on hand now. Think some of send- ing it to Bradley, of the N. Y. Leg- islature, only we are afraid he won't live long. (I could smile.) What a splendid (resident man- ager) was lost by goldarned poli- tics. Still, Sessions can be hired soon. Will you come in next week, after eight o'clock at night, if you can? There is quite a number of things we would like to see you about before you go away this Summer, and 'tis really for your interest that 2 (To be continued in our next.) SECRETARY WINDOM. Flying Visit of the Finance Minis- ter to Chicago. He Is Treated toa Lake Trip, and Visits the Board of Trade. Toyously Received by the Bulls and Bears, He Returns His Thanks, And Earnestly Advocates the Building of the Hen- nepin Canal. ———_— Reception in the Evening by the Union League Club. A SAIL ON THE LAKE. SECRETAEY WINDOM TREATED TO AN EX CURSION ON TILE LAKE. ‘The Hon. William Windom, Secretary of the Treasury, arrived in the city at 7 o'clock yesterday morning, and drove at once to the Grand Pacific Hotel, where he was met by Collector Smith, who was his chaperone during the day. After breakfast he proceed- ed at once to the Custom-House, where he made a visit to all of the departments, being introduced in turn to the chief of each bureau. Considerable time was devoted to this examination, and the Secretary seemed to take a gepuine interest in the workings of the vast machinery of the oflice. An extend- ed visit was made, and the distinguished visitor was received with all the customary honors. ‘After the inspection had been concluded to the footof Van Buren large number of invited guests were awaiting them, an excursion on the revenue-cutter Andrew Johnson having been planned as an additional courtesy to the Secretary. The Secretary was received at 10:300n the ship’s boat by Capt. Davis and Lieut. Slamm. The crew of six seamen, in their natty uniform, tossed their oars and pulled with a steady stroke for the cutter, carrying the Secretary in the stern sheets. The guests boarded the excursion steamer Pet, and were transferred to the cutter. . Ar riving on board, the Secretary was received ‘with the official salute of fifteen gun: from the Dahlgrens afton either quarter. The men then instituted the usual walking-mateh ground the capstan, the anchor was weighed, and the steamer gotunder way at about 1L o'clock without further formality. The party dispersed themselves about the boat, the cretary perched himself on the star- eon Tora and all enjoyed the trip je the party drove street, where 2 board rail forward, ‘as seemed most con’ nate ‘The Johnson has just come from the dock- yard at Manitowoc, ‘where she was refitted ‘with new engines, WHICH WORKED BEAUTIFULLY, although still somewhat stiff. The crow has been shipped this season, and for this rea- son the work of the boat was not done with discipline, the officers having they should have had. Jn shore in time the trip was shortened, the boat simply steaming beyond and around the Crib, where the water was of the most transparent clearness. uring the tip alight lunch was served in the cabin, ait joroughiy appreciated by all on was all that le- the customary more to do than order to reach which w could be a board. The Say sired, and the though short, reath of fresh, pure air, was delightful, mone the y ard were Collector Sunith, Gen Phil oa reridan, Col. Sheridan, Lient.- i von. d. I. Baker and 14, Har- Gilmore, Gen. J. cer and Mirae, low Page, of Minnesota, a ke Marshall Field, George pneider, Jesse Spalding, Abner Taylor, “Assistant Treasurer Frank Gilbert, Postmaster almer, Capt. y ally James E. White, of the Rav ay at a. 3. Kei wile ynn N E. G. Reith, William Pe Ne? Congress ‘Mich. John V. Gov. McClure: Cone oroe, man Willits, of Monroe, ne Farwell, aiuel Barnum, Mayor Harrison, vin Durand, John A. L. Shuman, Indian ichol, John Latin, n Smith, D. Re Holt, John Laughlin, a z s ‘at. Milwaukee, Bull, Collector of Customs wo rds. to the anchorage G. ML Henderson, Colby, W. E. Curtis, Commissioner ‘Tom x Dele Capt. Frank Green, and Special Agents Douglas ‘As the steamer drew near leans Fe within the pier the Secretary quietly compl Capt. Davis and the officers of f ne Johnson on the trim appearance of their craft, in spite of the very evident rawness OF ihe erew. The side was manned, and ne eretary left in the boat, accompan Mayor Harrison, Tom. Nichol, Collector ce, hurrying to Smith, and 3fr. John B. the Bard rTyIDe de. land on the chartered ‘The party returned to mented meet the engagement at the shore delighted with their ride and charmed with the genial Secretary. BOARD OF TRADE. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION BY TUE BULLS AND BEARS. Immediately on reaching shore the Secre- tary and party drove to the Chamber of Com- merce, where they were received: by Mr. R W. Dunham, Vice-President, and Charles Randolph, ‘Seeretary, of the Board of Trade. "The visit was, in one respect at least, a re markable one. It is no new thing to receive great men on the Board, but the attention which was shown the Secretary of the Treasury on this occasion was in marked contrast to the open indifference which has not infrequently characterized the visits of others, even higher in authority. Trading was entirely suspended, though half-past i —the hour chosen—is the busiest 1n the day, and especially so on Saturday, when there is no trading in the afternoon and the business of the day is necessarily rushed. The wel- come accorded the head. of one of the most important branches of the Government was not only cordial, but enthusiastic,—such a welcome, in snort, as business-men ot the West tight be expected to give one who had been . chosen from their “own section, and who had shown, so early. in his Department career, _his abundant fitness for the place and his even extraordinary abilities to grapple with the financial situation of the country as he found it. ‘Hearty cheers greeted the new Secretary a3 he ascended the platform, accompanie by #.W. Dunham, Vice-President, and Charles etary. of the Board of Trade, nu, John B, Drake, and Col. 1 instant the wheat-pit was fairly black with its crowd of shrewd, keen- witted dealers in the leading cereal, eager to catch a sight of the distinguished visitor’s face and listen to his words. VICE-PRESIDENT DUNDAM called the Board to order. They had with thein to-day, li id, one of the represent- atives of the Government, and, as, business- men, they were closely interested in its com mercial interests. Itwas not only with 2 feeling of duty, but pleasure as weil, that_ he presented to them the gentleman who had bien chosen to administer the finangial _at- fairs of the Government,—the Hon. William Windom, Secretary of the Treasury. THE SECRETARY'S SPEECH. After the applause which followed this happy introduction had subsided, Secretary Windom stepped forward and addressed the assemblage as follows: ‘Mit. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMEN OF THE Roan oF TRADE: I recognize the fact that tbe faces I sce before me belong to the men of deeds rather than of words. 1 sbull not, there> fore, detain you much longer than to thank you forthat kindiy expression of the sentiments with {enich you have greeted mic. As a Western man, Tcan but feel equally with yourselves, I muy Jagan interest in tho greut city of the Novia west. I remember when 1 first came to Chi- It wus thirty-one years aco. LTbad just Jake when it bud been very some others, bud Qu landing I be- hungry, and immediately Invest seventy-five cents in a sup- mistake. 1 should have in Chicago real estate. came | very. prucecded to er. ‘That was a great invested my money e ted yaad L done so, 1 might to-day baye Laughier.] Had bt torduy baye saune of Chicago's rich men. and L realize the Tet now that it was x mistake, and Tre tbat 1 bave never been able to remedy. 1 ote gentlemen, to touch for a moment ov apa jact of wreut interest to you all-—the sub; ject of. eheap transportation. LApplause.) Jee en erent many yeurs of my lite T hive Durink great interest in the question of scour. Ii Gor tue West a means of cheap trinsportt: we feo the Bust. Lam in favor of a systeut that will permit competition, ana such a be ba system can ud. by_ connecting — the great lakes and rivers. T ‘touk a special Brent tah this great public question some years jntersuen in Congress, and the proposition, 10 ago She Hennepin Canal, and ¢0 connect the Tipper Mississippi Itiver with the norther® chain Upper Sivas test Dronched. I advocated and of sad tee building ot the Hennepin Cane! be urged [pelleved, und still believe, in. establish gause ch routes for transportation as shill poe gent opportunities for competition, and yet ent oppal be out of the power of combinations weontrol, ‘against the interests of the producé TO bluase.) 1 arm glad to sec that the peo the West are beginning to appreciate, the ple of (hears stand improvement. | We bave ai xaliince in the Brie Canal of that system, whieh inti secure tho transportation of our products "AT REASONABLE RATES. jortance of water-routes with reference qo there Ntrect in governing the rates of land transportation eanuut well be exaggerated. The rates on the Erie ‘Canal control not only the rates which are charged by the railronds of New Work. but the rates of trausportanon, by rail Xorks the entire country. and evel as 8, Sout as Mobile, When the ‘New York Central lowers its rates the other roads follow. It fs like throw- its rat@one in a plucid stream. The stone tact ip rufties at first tho tuce of the Witt io the im- mediate vicinity of the water where it falls, but the ripple gradually extends to tbe borders of the stream, and the face ot at rnitied. What this country needs shat “the ing classes 0 SI great producwg cof rransportatian which will secure ‘competition end at thesame time prevent combination. [Applause] For that reused 1 have advocated, ‘and shall continue to advocate, bar ymproverent of the lake Toute, 0 as to per- mit beavily-laden ‘vessels to carry grain, without ers. ple of fear of stranding, from tho Mississippi to the Auantic Ocean, Itis my desire, tov, to see the Mississippi Improved, so that. that mighty cur- Tout will furnish a commodious, and xt the same | 5 time wehenp, water-way to the Jakes and the | 7 ocean, with the Hennepin Canal 2 connecting: link.between the two systems, thus perfecting the water transportation froin the West, and rendering it impossible for capital to combine in & monopoly, resulting in excessive rates ot transportation by rail. [Appliuse.} ‘The rapid growth ot Chicago and the North- west is one of the wonders of our time. There is apparently no limit to Chicago's growth in cominercial importance in the future. The growth und prosperity of the whole country, within the past four years especially HAVE. BEEN ALMOST UNBOUNDED. Within the last year or so $100,090.00 of gold huve been imported from abroad. while from $80,000,000 to: $100,000.00 more buve been dug Sut of the bowels of the earth. I know thnt some people bave expressed thoir feurs that our ‘would be followed by re In the reception room the doors, windows, and chandeliers were lightly festooned with smilax, juncti arge ball of flowers was hung. entrance opposit was suspended a beautiful floral device,—the NX: i as also was the alcove, where at the m of loops of the graceful climber a Over the ional eseutcheon in ind blue flowers. y, where the reception was held, ed, white, ‘The tibrat had been denuded of its furniture and dec- orated in a manner similar to that of the re- ception room. ‘American flags spread from wall to wall, and attheir point of june floral composition conta monogram made up of the int ‘At its lower end two large ure overhead was a in its centre a s W. A. We SECRETARY WINDOM OCCUPIED aposition in the library directly under the floral, monogram iy as they came up were presented by John W. Coonley, President of the Club, and the “WA. W.”) Che guests resent era of prosperity ai 4 ne present erg OF decnd a business panic, but 1 | 20N. William Aldrich. ‘The Secretary had dm one of those who believe that the present | & pleasant . word and a smile for am gition of things will continue fora long ] each newcomer, and when he saw he face of’ an_ old friend he time, [Applause.] it is exceedingly improba- | tI ble that such u disaster should occur under the ‘When money is 30 xbund- to pay his. debts, fenr ucommercial | j, present conditions. ant that every man is trying there can be little reason to crisis, unless, of course, the entire people be~ come recktesly extravugunt,—something which is not liable to happen. Another evidence of onr increasing prosperity isthe bgh eredit of our Governmont to-day among the nationsof the world. We have re- funded the public debt [applause], and in re- | t funding it_ we reduced the xunual interest $10,- 000,000 in sixty days. Our debt is now practical- ly upon a busis ot 3% per cent. Lhe Govern- ment has sold within sixty days 000,000 of bonds at 3% per cent, witb the pr exe of re- deeining them to-morrow, or in fifty or 100 yenrs from now. Of these bonds, less than $5,000 were held abroad, so that tho great bulk of the interest. wis paid at home. 1 know it has been said that plenty of money can be | y obtained in New York on cail at3 per cent, and that the country ought at least to be able to borrow money as cheaply as that. But itshould ie remembered that it makes a great difference WITH WHOM THE CALL RESTS. It is usually the creditor who fixes the rate, but jn thig matter the Government or the debtor reflected credit uvon the Club-Manager Seeghers and his There were two tables, each twenty-five-pound Kennebec frequent floral devices, and handsome pyra: would step forward and give a hearty hand- shake. ‘The guests were conducted to the end of the room by the follow- ing gentlemen, who acted as ushers and wore handsome silk badges: B. P, \oul- ton, John M. Clark, J. McGregor Adams, J.J. P. Odell, KR. S. Critchell, EL. Coburn, ira W. A. M. Day, L. Buell, 1. Bausher, Jr., L. Coe, and Granger Smith. ‘The Secre- ‘ary must have shaken over 500 hands during the evening, and it was no dowbt a welcome relief to him when supper was announced. very handsome, and taste and ability of tants. flanked by a salon, with ‘The supper-room was ry nids of fruit, while the walls, windows, and chandeliers were decorated with smilax and choice flowers. aALd v’elock the snpper-room was thrown open to the guests, and the discussion of the uieal lasted for of the evening was conduc! and sat down over an hour, when the guest ed to the room, presided. to the table which was fixed it, The call practicully rests with the bor- c foxed it, ‘The cull practically rests, 0m odein | over by Mr. Coonley, who had ine er tho other euse it rests with the lender, which retary, on his right, next to whom mukes x considerable difforence. 1 regard the | Sab his Lonor. Mayor Harrison. To the terms on which the Government refunded its | left of the Chair sat the Lon. Will- debt as unusually favorable, und think we may | jam Aldrich, on whose left was ceotder them avan accurate gauge of the high | Phi Sheridan. ‘There were also_ present cone ee in which our credit is beld. not only iv | table” Marshall Field, Jolin Wentworth, the United States, but throughout the world. [Appiause.1 To conclusion, gentlemen, allow me. to again thank you for the very cordinl reception which you hnve given me, and the kind attention you have shown me. MAYOR HARRISON. had died away, Mayor vison Was Ci out and - responded with an unusually brief speech. He began: by saying that, looking at the sea of human fuces before him, he thought he saw more intellect congregated there than hehad ever seen on any oceasion on the floor uf Con- gress. <At the last Presidential Convention there was one 4 en solid for ‘Windom, and, the Secretary would only curry out the policy: outlined In the Speceh he had just made, and prepare the way for a thorough competitive ater-way to carry our freight East, there would be one other State in the Union that would some day go ten solid for Windom. He felt inspired to ay this, although at the same time he re- jminded. his audience that he was, on the other side, [Laugiter and applause.) It was now very bear adjourning time,and re amidst cheers for Windom the visitors re- tired. and the bulls and bears did some “hustling” to close up their deals. ‘After the reception at. the Board of Trade the Secretary returned to the Grand Pacific | Hotel, where he dined. ‘The rest of the | % ‘afternoon was spent in his room, where a number of callers put in an appearance, and among the number the Clearing-House Com- mittee of the Chicago banks, who ealled as | i informally as the others, the Secretary being pretty well worn out with his day’s Junket- [s THE RECEPTION. BRILLIANT AFFAIR AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB. Yesterday evening, in response to invita- tions issued by the Union League Club, its rooms were thronged by 3 company of from 600 to 700 representative citizens of Chicago, who had gathered to do honor to Secretary- of-the-Treasury Windom, at present so- journing in this city. The occasion was Judge. Koge Moulton, A. 4 Jobn M, Clarl Judge Hawes, names have alrea your Clubis to xiveto pleasure to join you in is so deserving of brillant services lately rendered by him, but an cerely yours, Pacific Hotel: as to join you to-night at the reception of Sec- retary Windom. W. B. Aww of the Club held an and decided that the Club should, as a com- memoration of the hap portrait of the Secreta: library opposit the portrait of Gen. Judge Knickerbocker, B. P. Sprague, Emery A. Storrs, Ferd W. Peck, C. U. Bonney, nd the floor managers, Whose y been given. ¥ The following was the MENU. Pickled Kennebec Salinon, Ravigote Sauce. Pattie a I’ [mperiate. ne New Hampshire Hi Smoked Beef Tensu Sion of Beef. a la Gelec. fillet of Beef, Larded Lamb Chops, en Bellevue. Chaux Froids of Squabs sur Socle. Fillet of Chicken, a la Regence. Boned Turkey, wux ies du Perigord. ‘Sandwiches. Lobster Salad. C Ttuitenne Si “Assorted Fancy Cukes. Leinon Ice. Neapolitaine Cream. Vanilla Cream. ‘en Salad. “Chocolate. LETTERS. The following letter was received from Jen, Burnside expressing regret at not being Mocha. able to attend: Crcaco, June 11.—R. S. Critchell, £3q., Secre- taryof the Union Laure ‘Club—Deanr Str: I thank you tor your Kind invitation to the reeeption the Honorable Secretary of he ‘Treasury this evening. [t will give me great doing honor to one who the thauk3 of usall for the imperative call to Indiana will pre ent. Sin- A. E. BURNSIDE. "The following telegram was received from. Senator Allison: Dusvgve, Ia. June 1L—/. B. Drake, Grand Tregret that I cannot et away so ‘During the evening a number of members informal little meeting vecasion, Secure 2 nd nang itin the Grant. "AMONG THE GENTLEMEN PRESENT during the evening were: Ald. Shorey, Emery A. Storrs, one worthy both of the distinguished | Jesse Spaiding, De Los Ha, guest and of the Club, the gathering | J.A. Sleeper, George Howland, of citizens being a thoroughly repre- rallp As joynd, © os. ae sentative one, the leading members of Cole, “Ald.-Frank Blair. nk Drake, Judge J. B. Bradwell, the professions and various mercantile inter- ests being present. ‘The spacious and ele- tested to their utmost capacity, throngs of visitors arriving at all hours of the evening: The occasion was a thoroughly enjoyable ‘The reception proper lasted from 3 to some countenance. ‘The rooms were very gracefully decorated. 0. Lewis 1 i Samuel Whipple, gantly-appointed rooms of the Club were | W.C. Grannis, J.J. P. Odell, George F. Bissell, W. G. Purdy, Jobn Hi. Clouzh, George M. How, 'T. B. Brown, Jr Simpson Dunlap, ‘A. B. Mason, A. FP, seeberger, ALM. Pence, Marvin Huchites Joba B. Drake, W. H. Crocker, John Dousluss, of St. - one. (0, during which time all present were pre- E. L. Jansen, - Paul, tated whe guest of the evening, Who made Justice Di H. Hammer, as Aas, Thompson, a most favorable impression by nis easy ad- eer DoT. ie dress, happy, conversational powers, and the | Bu, gene E. eee ng, Ww ra ington Hesing, evidences of great intellectual resources, | i. W. CE a, Stephen A. Dourlas, In (hich were apparent, in his decidedly hand- | John M. Clark, George A. Wheeler, Tra W, Buell. Stewart Clark, J. K. Hamilton, George Schneider, Harry Rogers, Jr-y 1. L. Bond, Hugh ‘T. Bireb, John Wentworth, W. Colebrooke, ~ Albert Hayaen, Ald. 0. B. Phelps, Nelson ‘Thomson, L. F. Burrill, 1. C, Hackney, Edwin Waiker, A. MeNeill, Gon. J. B, Leake, A. Lil bby, Gol, J. Mason Loomis, Irus Coy, . S. Boal, A.B. Swan, Col. W, H. Harper, Amos Granals, A.C. Knapp, . C. Wood, > E. Adams. Col. MN. Sheridan, . Mr. Bo Se Mark Kimball, George M. Bogue, Col. Euston, Joseph Medill, Herman Raster, les Consider H. Willett, J. M. Hammond, N. J. Seratford, George S. Willits, Percy Sherman, Mr. McGinnis, Robert L. Henry, Mr. Rumsay, Jonn H. Preatiss, J. L. Van Inwagen, Walter Mendoweraft, Harry S. Bowler, Wiltium Penn Nixon, H. L. Suwdy, M. Lester Coffeen, Frank Fisher, Bishop Chas, E. Cheney, Ald. 0. D. Wetherell, ‘or Harrison, . Sprague, 3 acl Burke, Marshall Field, W. K. Nixon, Jude Hawes, Fred Swift, Judge Rogers, Judge Knickerbocker, C.C. Bonney, George Stanford, George P. Jones, Richards. Tutbill, | Dr. James Nevins Hyde, Col. Jucobson, N.C Frank A. Moore, Gen, P. Fi. Sheridan, Francis A. Riddle, Dr. William Yarnell, of J. Foster Rhodes, Minneapolis, . G. Evenden, W. H. Dunckley, Choce, G. D, Wheaton, Capt. O'Toole, U.S. Ax, dunes A. Brooksby, 0. E. Haven, ark, Mb, ‘A. V. Enstman, of Ce- . Capt, Richard Leydecker dar Rapida, Te W, Cross, Mr, Mundy, Mr. Gillette, M.E. Stone, Churles Tobey, Sheriff 0. L. M John W, Root, George Payson, Lieut. T. M. Woodruff, U.S. Aw Livermore, of Lan- ann, Julian, er, Frank Gilbert, E. 8. Taylor, William Beye, R. Lansingh, of Maj. E. B. Sherman, Albany, Judge Thomas Dent, Ubarles E. Culver, Silas M. Moore, R. S. Critebell, H, J. Macfurland, Le McConnell, E. G. Keith, Henry Strong, ‘H. H. Na A.M. Day, P. P. Heywood, i. Z Culver, Frank M. Blair, 1 D. Lloyd. y ©. HL Milliken, loulton, c. T. Gunther, regor Adams, — Samuel J. Judge Eliot Authony, Jumes M. Flower, Q. W. Barrett, §. C. Eastman, Corydon Beckwith, James K, Edsall, N, C, Draper, Wesley Dempster, ND, If. F. Billings. Victor F. Lawson, Jobn Rt, Bensiey, John J. ‘Thomas Crattey, H. N. Higginbotham, s Iman, Henry Leopold, 1. D. Condee, Eugene Cary, Louis C. Huel ‘William L. Kandall, XN, Isham, Rockwell Sayer, D. W. [rwin, William Moseback, Elbridge G. Keith, Edward W. Morley, 3G. Knickerbocker, G. W. Montgomery, James uwleigh, A. A. Munger, ‘D. V. Purington, ALJ, Weignt. Frank W. Puliner, Levi C, Merrick, ‘A.B. Pullman, George M. Puliman, 0. W. Batter, George H. Taylor, George A. Weiss, W. Kk, Sullivan, BE . Wilmarth, James P. Whedon, Charles W. Wheeler, Churles W, Wheeler, Jobn C. White, Porter B. Weare, Charles B. Price, George N. Stiles, Shea Smith, Granger Smith, John Stewart, Charles H. Schwab, M. Selz, Robert Stewart, John L, Thompson, Josian L. Lombard, James McKindley. William W. Watkins, Churles Squires, 5. W. Lyman, ed THE GUNPOWDER PLOT. General Impression that It Was a Bo- ; gun Affair. ‘The alleged plot of the Iron Molders to blow up the Chicago Stove Works, as de tailed in yesterday’s TripusE, is laughed at by the people living in the vicinity, and the police, who are supposed tobe trying to find out the conspirators, seem to be under the impression that the Union had nothing to do with the putting of the powder in the mold, an officer saying that he believed one of the men in the shop knows more aboutthe matter than he will tell. Iv is true that acommittee of the Union have been hanging. around the premises every day f and that access for four months, to. the shop is easy through one the man of the ‘windows, but as who found the powder was thrashed by one Of them, it isa little singular that the Com- mittee should want to blow him to atoms, ta he had whipped the Committeeman, the lat- ter might have wanted revenge. Jo Lafleur, or Piatt, as he is called by some, was the man whose mold had been tam- pered with, What attracted his attention was the changed position of the clamps which hold the parts together. He said toa reporter that the powder could have been put into the mold where he could not have seen it, the place selected being exposed as soon a3 he took off the upper part. PEOPLE WHO DISCREDIT THE PLOT STORY ask this question: If the Union desired. to uit Piatt out of the way, and damage the ‘ompany’s property, wouldn't they have sent a molder who knew where to put the powder so that it would not have been dis- covered? Besides, they say, the Union has no ill-will toward the Company, use they acted like “white men” in the matter of wages. The only man they don’t like is Adains, the foreman. The police found out nothing yesterday, orrather would give no information, and it is believed that, after an investigation of the circumstances, they dropped the case, either because there was nothing in it or of the im- possibility of reaching the guilty parties. THE RAILROADS. SEAST-BOUND FREIGUTS. ‘The correctness of the assertion made by Tue Tre when the recent reduction in rail-rates was annoynced, that a reduction of five cents per 100 potinds would have no et- feet on east-bound shipments, and that a still further reduction was necessary to stimulate traftic by rail, is fully substantiated by the statements’ of shipments by the six Eastern Ines from this city for the week just passed. The new rates have been in effect nearly the whole week, and yet the shipments are no larger than they were for the week previeus, when they were unusually light.. The shipments of grain, flour, and provisions from this city East for the week ending June 11 were 31,102 tons, against 31,186 tons, a decrease of $4 tons. Of course, the Eastern railroads will notbe able to stand this sort of business very long, and they will necessarily be compelled to take souie steps that will increase the ship- ments. Had it not been for the fact that the shipments of provisions during the past week were much heavier the week be- fore the business would have been still lighter than it. The grain shipments tell off from 1 tons to 14,540 tons,—an amount whieh almost any one of the roads could have carried without taxing its re- ‘There is hardly as during the winter has_been spoiled bythe snow drifting into the i and keeping it in a damp and wet condition, which causes it ty heat very ¢ y. Theonly grain now going fo! i and of these there much in the country not by any means, as therg was at this time ear ago. Besides, last year but little of this ine: going down the Mississippi way of New Orleans, while cons! is now being diverted by that route. railroads also had less competition among themselves, as there were fewer lines. During the past year a number of new through lines to the East have been formed, and these take away some business from the old established roads, Ithasoften been remarked that a pool like the eas-tbound one can only be maintained when there is plenty of business and the roads have no cause for cutting rates. Bat when business is light and there is plenty of competition it is stinply impossible to carry out the provisions of such a pool, as the roads will be compelled to cut the rates inorder tomakea fair showing, Comimis- sioner Fink has no means of enforcing the provisions of the pool, because no. penalties are provided for its violation. ‘The. east- bound. pegtins arrangement is simply a mutual eement to maintains rates, and whenever one of the reads fit tocut it can do so without fear of punishment. All that Commissioner Fink can do, in_ ease i found out that any one of the roads has b cutting the rates, 1s to order a general reduc- tion by all the lines to the amount at which the cut hus been made. But even, this has not been fully carried out lately. It Known that some of the roads have latel, made contracts for grain as low as 18 cents per. 100 pounds, and yet the new tariff has ven made on the basis of 25 cents, Chicago to New York. He stated at the time when the late reduction was ordered that, if the new rates did not meet his expectations and improve shipments, he would order another reduction. ‘Ihe subjoined statement of ship- ments East froin this city for the week end- ing June 11 is convincing proof that the new rates have not alfected shipments tn the least, and he can therefore hardly do-other- wise than order at once another reduction, fixing the tariff on the basis of 20 cents per 100 pounds for grain, so to New York. ‘Its understood that the meeting of Trunk Line Presidents held in Com ioner Fink’s office Friday. was for the purpose of cousid- rah the matter. Thus far, however, noth- ing has been learned as to the action they have taken. The New York reporters who made inquiries as to the result of the meet- ing were simply informed that the meeting had adjourned. Of course not much of an opinion can be formed from this valuable piece of information, out it does look as if the result of the meeting had been highly unsatisfactory, or else those participating would have readily given the inforination, that they arrived atasatisfactory conclusion, and that chere need be no alarm ag to atur- ther reduction in rates. Everything indi- cates that Vanderbiit has “gut his dander up.” and that he spoils for a fight. The pool from which he such | great and beneficial results for bis system of roads has had ju: y effect. Instead of helping ais intere 5 aided his adver- saries in forming combinations against him, and he now finds himself inimminent danger of losing someof his most valuable feede! and a number of new competing lines combinations are getting ready to dispute with him the business from the territory which thus far he has had all to himself. ‘The recent it between Jay Gould and_ the Pennayleanta, Railroad, by which the former obtains a direct Western outlet for his Central Railroad of New Jersey, shows that Gould and the Peunsyl- yania people are working in harmony, and are getting ready to make common cause against Vanderbilt. ‘The Eric also has lately given evidences that it has no love tor ‘Van- derbilt, and is getting ready to join the Gould cavalcade. ‘This Company is now building an extension from Marion, O.,on the New York, Penn- sylvania & Ohio, which when completed will take away mostof the Erie business that now zoes to the Lake Shore and Michigan Cen- tral Railroads. ‘The extension of the Wabash from Butler to Detroit and its traffic arrange- ment with the Great Western is another bad thing for Vanderbilt, and will have the effect of making his Canada Southern line from Toledo enst. almost valueless unless he secures another feeder for the same. Besides this there is now in the course of construc- tion an fine from Buffa the New York, St. Louis & Chicaz h no one yeb knows in whos itis being built, but most likely in Gould's, whien runs ar most parallel with the Lake Shore all the way from Buffalo, and which necessarily must be- come an ve competitor with the Lake Shore. ‘Then Gould is rapidly extending the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western | to Buffalo, which will compete with — the New York Central on the business from Buifalo to Eastern seaboards. It will be seen from this that the era of peace brought about by the east-bound pooling ar- rangement was well improved by Vander- bil’s enemies, and now he stands almost aloue against’ a powerful combin: fon of nearly all his former allies and day Gould. Itcertainly looks as it. Mr. Gould was de- sirous of crowding Vanderbilt out of the railroad business altogethec and secure con- trol of the Vanderbilt lines, thus makin; himself the undisputed and all powerfu: ‘ond dictator in the country. Itis not at to be supposed that Vanderbilt will sub- it to Gould's ambitious scheme without a s rugsle, and for, this reason one of the most gizantic contests ever waged by the railroads in this country may confidently be looked for. ‘The following statement shows theamount of business done by the various lines leading Fast from this city for the week ending June Grain, | Prov, Four, |tons of tons of| Total bris, | 200 | 26 tons. Michigan Central Luke Shore. 553 Fort Wayne 2H on 1218 BUDS ‘The verce! Michigan Central, Lake Shore 1.69; Fort Wayne, 16.255 Pan-Handle, 14.41; Baltimore & Ohio, 5.635 Grand Trunk, 3.71. ITEMS. The Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railroad brought in yesterday $00 emigrants and expects 1,000 more to-day. ‘The gross earnings of the Chicago & Alton Railway for the first week in June were $19,930.71, against: S for the corre- sponding ‘week last year, a decrease of $8,- ‘There arrived by the Rock Island yester- day from Des Moines, Ia., two cars with an improved patent invention for keeping hogs in good condition while in transit, The im- provement consists of a cisterm on the top of each car, and a pipe running from end to end with small holes on each side which al- lows the water to sprinkle on the hogs while lying down. ‘This keeps them coo in hot weather, and in case of emergency It could be used to water the stock if the trains were supplied with a suificientlength of hose. All the hogs on these cars arrived in prime con~ dition, and all that have seen the invention say itiga good thipg, and well atapted for the purpose for which It was contrived. ‘There were rumors afloat yesterday that Mr. S. S. Spencer, Assistant to the President of the Baltimore & Ohio, has been ao) inted General Manager of the ‘Trans-Ohio Divisions of the- Baltimore & Ohiv, Mr. Spencer stated to a ‘TRINUNE representative yester- day afternoon that no such appointment has. yet been made, although the place had been Yfered hin, but he has not yet decided whether he should accept or not. Mr. Spen- cer, since the position has become vacant by the resignation of Mr. C. H. Hudson, has been acting General Manager, and has so far given good satisfaction. There is every in- dication that he will be appointed to the po- sition permanently. He left for Baltimore ; yesterday to have a consultation with Went Garret GEN. GRANT AT THE CIRCUS. ‘Spectal Dispatch to The Chtcazo Tribune, Sr. Lovis, Mo., Juno 11.—Get® Grant visit- ed W. C. Coup’s great shows and Paris Hip- podrome to-day, and was much delighted with the novel sports. ‘The crowds were’ mense and enthusiastic. palaces Td Bargains in Lisle-Thtead € G. A. Coutast & Co.,}