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those brave young hearts ; Mger appeals to * give us a
rest” war* gallantly out-drummed. They pacM the
building, and marched thin w*/ and that, pursuing Ihe
flying foo with Uiclr shrill mtulc. and providing
Salients for Jonea at wiioleielo rates.
Hiut wsa the drum Invented for anyway T
* Yankee Doodle,” as rendeied by Mr. Hoffmann's
band, waa a fine effort. The musical critic, now at
Cincinnati, waa evidently unaware of Ihe efficiency of
Mr. Hoffmann's crgsnratlou In Uila aoul-sUrriug
melody, Otherwise ho would never have preferred the
mysterious dullness of " Lohengrin'' lo “ Yankee
Doodle." Had hs, hi" audience would have disagreed
with him. Togszottpon “ Look-Out Mountain "and
heir “ Yankee Doodle " would make a warrior of the
vcrleal poltroon. This waa followed by another a*-
emit by the drum corps, which waaa laudable effort (o
flit an insane atylum. Selections from “ The Bobem
lan Girl," by the band, introduced the spirited song
which Drookliouie Dowlcr knew so well, and some*
times aang|eo badly. " When the fair land of PolamL”
Thus were three nationalities represented In a friend.
|y and lieenmlng spirit.
At the northern end of (ba budding waa a canopy,
am! under this canopy the weary found rest. Thor"
prat not enough of It to go round, and every now an d
igain the drum corps made the idaoe untenantable by
drumming out Uie occupants, Tho evening was spent
ifrreeably In tha usual way by the promenadera, who
were doubtless led to believe that one day’s noise waa
enough at a Uric.
MINOR MEETINGS.
TUB FIFTI-BKYENTH.
TheFlfly-sjvenlh Illinois Veteran Volunteers, after
tha parade, assembled at tho North Side Turner-Hall
for the purpose of transacting business for (he benefit
ef the survivors of thn command. Col. Hatley called
Ihe meeting to order, and moved that a chairman and
secretary be elected, whereupon Col. Baldwin waa
unanimously chosen Chairman, and Capt. 0. A. Duajo
Secretary.
Capt. Buses then briefly stated that the object wia
Inform a mutual benefit association, In order that a
fund might bo raised to bo appropriated to tho benefit
of any member of tho association In case ho should be
eo aitualed In tho future that tho wmlelam-o of bis old
comrades in arms woe needed, Capt. Buses cited
several Instances where great good had been accom
plish ed by like organizations.
On motion, the meeting resolved Itself into the
Flfty-eeveulh Illinois Veteran Volunteer Mutual Bene
fit Association, and proceeded at once to tho election
ef officers. Col. Baldwin waa ununlmouidv chosen
President; Llcut.-Coh Bailey, Vice-President 5 Capt.
Dusu, Secretary; Capt. Kenyon, Treasurer ; and Gus
tavos Abel, Corresponding Secretary.
On motion, a committee of three was sppolntfcVby
Uic Chair, consisting of Col. Bat ley. Adjt. Flallndiurg,
and Capt. Buste, lo draw up a Constitution and By-
Lawa for the organization, the same lo be presented at
s meeting of the Association at an early day.
Before adjourning a pleasing Incident occurred, in
which OoL Bailey and W. W. Cluows, the old Brum-
Major of the regiment, were the principal acton.
Cob D»U«y, in behalf tho “ boys, 1 ’ pre
sented Mr. Clnnws with a drum, accompany
ing tho presentation with a uoat little
speech. In whch he alludeplo the chivalrous
deeds iu the field, of tho veteran Drum-Major. Mr.
Cluewa responded in a few words, and clo-cd hie re
marks by thanking bln comrade" lu a feeling manner
for tho present which they had given him as a token
of their regard.
Id the hall was noticed Mr. Henry Bcbmldl, a vet
eran of the Flfty-eeveuth, who lost his right leg and
arm while a member of Company 0, commanded by
Cupt. Busse, In the battle of Corinth, October, IS-.'.
The presence of this old veteran, and the torn and Ut
tered colors of tho regiment, revived many incidents
connected with this command during the dark
days of tho Rebellion, over which they con
versed during tho oullro afternoon. * Col. Bald*
win woe the life of the meeting. The Colonel set
up the beer, aud many old army songs were sung
again and again by tho boys, “As wo went march
ing through Georgia," “Tho Star-Spangled Banner,’’
“Hurrah for tho flag that set us free,” made up the
programme for the afternoon, and thou they ad
journed.
DATTERT K.
Tha lurvivors of Bittory L, First Ecglment Illinois
Light Artillery, held a tm-ctlag yesterday afternoon at
tho Metropolitan Hotel, with MsJ, J. a. FIU-h In tha
chair, and Lieut. A. B. Ablwtt acting Secretory. Tho
meeting transacted no Ipiriuessof imjAiruute, fur
ther than deciding to ancertalu the whcicaUmls of tho
members now living, with a view of forming an or
ganization for friendly Intercourse. It Is desired (hat
the survivors of tbe battery send their nuuca and
poetoffleo address to Lieut. Abbott, in order that he
may communicate with them, and provide lor a sec
ond meeting at on early day.
TO-DAY’S PROGRAMME.
TUB COMPETITIVE DRILL.
The following mancurrcf, to be executed by the
oompanlee taking part in the competitive drill at 3 p.
m. to-day, have been prepared, and are promulgated
by tbe Committee selected to determine tho most pro
ficient campauy;
•cuoor. or solddeb (without anus).
Fora squad in column of flies—single file.
Bids step to tho right and left.
Best ana attention.
Wheel from a halt to tha right and left—halting and
•Ugmog after each movement.
to the right, left, and about, resuming the
March in line to tho front.
Change step during march.
Change into column of filca, and again form In line—
halt anil align.
March backward—halt and align.
March by the flank, aud change direction of column.
Marching in column, change direction by tho left
flank.
In line, march oUlquo to the right and left to the
front—halt and align.
school or soLtUEB (with anna).
Form equsd in columns of flics aud face to the
front.
Face to the right, left and about resuming tha front.
Dress to the front and rear.
Mark time.
■" heel to tho right and left.
March backward—holt and align.
From a halt march by the flank and change direction
by fa . lug to ths left.
In Hue, march to tha right and left oblique and to
the front—bah and align.
Manual oi arms.
school or ooxriirr.
Form company hi roar of stacked arms.
After taking arms open and close ranks.
Taco to the right, lelt, and ruar from the front
again hi the front.
Ureal; to the front in column of fours.
Man hliig In column of fours form line to the right.
Ur<wk Into column of fours and march to the right*
Marching lu column, form hue to the front.
Marching in hue, face company to ths rear and
march In that direction, and again to the front.
Marching In line to the front, pass obstacle by break
tug fours to the roar, and reforming to the front.
Marching In line, break to the tight iu column of
fours.
In column of fours, form column of twos,
lu column of twos form column of fours.
Marching In column of fours, form tins to the front
—halt and align.
At a halt, form column of platoons and march to the
front.
lu column of platoons, march to the right and left
sbllquo and then to the front.
In column of platoons, form lino to the front—con
tinuing the march, break into platoons,
lu column of platoons, form Uuo to tbs right—halt
md align.
Manual of arms, Including slacking and taking
arms,
Tiro by company, file, obliquely and kneeling.
Company commanders will, Immediately after ar
riving on the ground, state to the Chairman of the
»?.*** ■ they propose to drill from.
. If thetacUia according to which they propose to
anil does nut provide for tbe four-rank formation,
■uchbf the movements required to be made lu fours
Dut *° * n lwt *» * a( l thoae in two rank* lu single
THE NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.
. n,en of the Nations! Encampment
tf the Grand Army will go out and inspect the Crib,
leaving «t 10 a. m. Muring the afternoon they will be
roceivod by the membra of the Hoard of Trade, and
will also vfelt the hunk-Varda. *
AttilY OP TUB POTOMAC.
AU former meinbcrs of the Amy of tbe Potomac are
requested to attend an adjourned meeting to La >n»i.t
at the Pacific Hotel 10-dsy at 11 a. m. “
THE YOUNG GUAUD.
THE FIRST REGIMENT.
I'RKMBNTATION OP COLOIIH.
the hoarse tones of the dram, sometimes drowned
by (ha deeper detonations of tbe “red artillery,"
ushered lu (he pleasant morning of yesterday as tne
different ccrfs of young and old soldier* were tighten
ing hona-glrths or girding awurda, preparatory to the
grand event of the day. In (be armory of the Plrat
Regiment the scene was stirring, not to say exciting,
Everything seemed to recall the war days as tha boys
got under arms to march to the Exposition Building
sad receive the color* which “holy, delicate
white band*" bad prepared, to he girdled
end guarded by patriotlo stceL Accordingly, toward
that Immense structure, where the chivalrous pre
sentation was to be mute tin citizens and visitor* of
both sexes and of all egea commenced moving at about
9 o’clock. . Half an hour Liter w ere com
phslely filled, and the platform was thronged by
PJHTINaUIMUEU PEUSOJUQJIII,
wboae pretence lent added lustre to tb« occ»*
•ion. Them wu (be dashing, broad-ahouldered
“i-bil’* Sheridan, surrounded by meld* *ad
matrons fair, having, u usual, « pleasant
•mil* and a genial word (or all. uu
brother, Co). Michael V. Sheridan, nt near him, to
gather with Oca. end Co). Forsythe, Oeu. J, 1), Web*
•tar, den. Joseph Btocktou, (ieu. A. L. Cheilalu
Mayor Colvin, Own. Julius Wulte, Uuve. Usvenilgoauil
llirtrsoft, Secretary of Statu Uarlow, I*lo/. bw.Lg, iue
Hon. Thomas S. Uldgoway, tieu. J. 8. Ueynolds, tb e
Hev. Dr. Locke, 0. C. Douuuy, and xuany mere «ell
known to olrio and martial fame, Most of these feu*
llemeo were accompanied by the ladle* of their fuu-*
Ulce. wbo appeared to be very deeply lute reeled lu tbe
ceremonial wblcb bad called them together.
The budding wae occupied by aevaral sauade of ao|.
diery, wbo, l)log careleealy around, gave the place tea
appearance of a bivouac, more especially aa stacked
grate and tbe weU*rvmemlxrwd knapsacks, rubbers,
aud blanket# were diiplayud In martial order and pro*
kwat^m
M#a»«e*e Ike erdwde cetne pouring la until there
remained room In the gallerias for another
pMi bvm fm turiawtly * ladlee' occasion, and
the fair were represented In a manner that proved Chi
cago to be a “ garden city ” in more senses than one.
At half-past 0 o'clock the martial roll of a baas
dram announced the arrinl of
titb oovEnNon’fl opAnp,
of Springfield, HI., commanded hy Capl. E. 8. Johnson.
They entered lha building in columns of four, and Im
mediately deployed In lino, marching around the
handsomely drat cd platform with the steadiness of ac
complished aofulors. Their physique and bearing
were simply magnificent, and drew repeated
plaudits from tho Immense concourse that
gated down upon them. Their able
offioers gave a splendid exhibition of their proficiency,
not alone In the manual, but also in single and double
rank movements, which were faultlessly executed, re
flecting great credit on an orgaulzatlon which has been
only nine month* in existence, and composed, for the
most part, of men who have seen no aotnal service.
They took the popular heart by storm, and wero amt
cordially greeted by the audience throughout.
The distant sound of martial music, and the hoarse
murmur of people outside the building on Michigan
avenue, at length proclaimed tha advent of
THE GALLANT FIRST ]
and soon the drum corps, with their rat-tat-tat. hied
Into the hall, followed by the serried rauks In gray
and white, whose appearance was the ilgnal for rap
turmia applause. The First, led by Gen, A. O. Me-
Clurg, Colonel commanding, and hi* field officers,
fiirmod three sides of a square, facing Inward, tho
platform, on which were bold tha new regimental
colon and guidons, surrounded by over 100 ladies and
gentlemen, forming the fourth side.
were, of course, the United States and State flags, ef a
imltern similar to ibosj borne by all our regiments
during the War, and were very rich lu point of miuo
up and quality. Tha fo.lowlng words are Inscribed
utrfjuboth: “Presented l»v Hie Ladle* of Chicago to
the First Ucglraent, Illinois flute Guard.” Tho gui
dons, of aky-Lluo, bore tho monogram of the regiment.
While standing lu posltlou waiting fur the opening of
the ceremony, tho men at parudo rest, the color guard
advanced, the Colonel in front of the guard fating tho
platform, and the officers in their propur places before
tbclr companies, their hands resting upou their sword
hilts, a good op]>ortiinlty for Inspecting
of tho regiment was afforded. The First is rather
oven sited,-tho men generally young and slight, but
having, for the most |«rl, a thoroughly military air,
while tho uniform Is graceful, although rather old
fashioned In cut, au far an tho dross-coat La concerned.
European armies prefer tho tunic, which looks smarter
and more sensible, Tho costume of tho regiment is
undeniably handsome, consisting of a shako with
knob, after the pattern of tho Enallsh light Infantry ;
gray dress-coat (awallow-taileil), and pants of
tho same color. Tho coat Is faced and frogged
with black, and a wide, black itrlpo gives
a martial aapoct to the pantaloons. Tuo epau
lettes are white as enow,—much too snowy for n
city that burns soft coal,-and tho waist nnd cresa-beha
aro of tho genuine plpc-clav pattern, looking very well
ou dress psiado, but utterly useless In a campaign.
Tho costume la very magullleinl, Indeed, but. aomit
how, without wishing to disparage (he First, tho blue
uniform of the Governor's Guard, faced nnd tielted In
au almost similar fashion, looked moro warlike snd
moro Bulled States. Dark Iwdies of troops la mass
do not look as showy, hut aro far moro
military, lu the eyes of most old campaigner*. Col.
McOlurg put tho regiment through tho manual before
tho oratory was begun, and their “ order arms," that
most difficult of feats to many soldiers, evolved a
round of cheering, for every musket cams down on
time.
The command “ parade rest,” having been given,
GEN. J. D. WEnrtTEU,
advanced to the front of the platform and, addressing
(leu. McClurg, the Colonel commanding, spoke as fol
lows :
I'niENDs, Fellow-Citizens, and Soldiers or the
Finer Rmiment : Inmdedrcd by your fair friends,
the Is dins, to present to you. on their behalf, the beau
tdul stand of colors which their generality and taste
have provided.
I feel honored by (he duty so assigned me. It Is, on
all accounts, most pleasant and agreeable, aud, In per
forming it, I think I may be permitted to Bay, not only
on behalf of tho ladies, but olio of many of your fol
low-cltlzcns, whose good opinion you would most
value, Hut we have watched with Interest and gratifi
cation the organisation aud progress of your regiment.
It supplies a want lung felt, and we welcome It most
heartily to lu useful and honorable place among our
Institutions.
We look upon It, not as the means of show and pa
geantry, but as a thoughtful and wise provision for
those occasions which, history aud experience show
ua, will sometimes arise, when liberty and law mus
be defended by force. And meet fitting la It that the
rights and privileges of a society like ours, of tbe peo
ple and for the people, should be defended by tbe valor
of tho citizens. But valor, to be etficlout, most have a
bond of union and a rallying point,—must have an or
ganized life aud visible symbols of Ua objsoU and du
ties.
koii have already made progress In cultivating that
principle of obedience to rightful authority, and that
feeling of comradeship—of brotherhood In arms—
which make among soldiers a bond ho subtle and so
str ng; aud now the graceful kindness of your lady
friends offers to you
TUEBE BEAUTIFUL EMOLX3IB
of your organization and Its j slriutlr purposes.
As Americana you are educated In tiiu ideas of liber
ty and law, and these, na 1 said lufjre, you may he
called on t» defend. Keep then, ever In your hearts
an allegiance to both—lf indeed they can be separated.
Two thousand yearn ago a Hebrew saga sold, “ All
things are double, ono against another, and God hath
made nothing Imperfect.” Nothing finds Its perfec
tion l*y iuelf. Over against every thing Is something
clso, different from It in some sense, yet necessary to
its completeness.
Most justly do we boa«t of onr liberty. Let us be
equally proud of our law. Sometimes we heir of lib
erty regulated by law. I would nut so phrase 1L I
would rater uy
LIULBTT IN LAW
and law In liberty—each soniphuivutod and finding
it* perfection in tbs other.
lu our American sense, If liberty exists wlUniut law
It 1h licence; If law bo without,liberty It la tyranny. It
la to this mured union of the two, symbolized by your
colors, that I Invite you to swear unswerving frailty.
Tho Republic is liberty and law. “now and forever,
one and Inseparable.” Remembering this, (he citizen
aoldler, voluntarily taking up arms, can never become
the mercenary of one tyrant, nor tho tool of tho
paeelaue of a multitude. ■
The age of that rumewbat romantic form of ihs
military spirit which wo term chivalry is sometimes
said to he past.
Uat permit mo to asy that there la much that
U good and noble in the meaning of that word,
and when that has passed sway our life will
have lost both the rude strength of barbarism
and the bed refinement of oultnre; manners
will be wanting In dignity and courtesy; virtue
will have lost Its first meaning of valor, and our
civi'lzutlun sunk far towards an oflute decay. No I (be
military spirit has not gone. Tills day and this occa
sion show that It hsa not. Although in our time we
may not reproduce the knightly combats of the Middle
Ages, who can any that we have loet capacity fur what
ever (here was of good In them? Who will say that
Chlckstuauga and Mission lUdge did not show exam
pltw of aa high courage and as patriotic devotion as
did Ronccsrslies and Ivry, all-glowing as are thus
utter In lbs tight of romance and poetry.
With aoldiaily pride, then,
receive rocn colors.
iuuu buuunoi
This la the symbol of that groat nationality nnder
which it la our glory to live, and fur which some of
you have already fought. 1 will not express the with
for its perpetuity, for I will not ccutmnplslo the pov
nlbilily of Its fall. No words of mine can do Justice to
the grandeur of (ho Ideas which It It represents In (bo
world, nor are they needed to commend It to your
affection snd reverence. No true sou of Chicago, a
city ao renowned for generous and hearty pstrlotium.
can fall In Ids devotion to hla country In any time of
her need.
This la the flag of onr beloved and honored State.
!u her no dement of pride ia wanting to her sous. In
all that contributes to wealth and social progress, In
l>ollUcal aud social affairs, aho is not behind ncra sla
ter States, while tbs conduct of her soldiers has illus
trated a hundred baltle-ffelde. Anywhere in our
country or the world a man may be rightly proud of
the privilege of calliug himself a citizen of Illinois.
lost the sight of (here colon remind you (hen of your
alleglauco to your natlonand your States. Bee written
ali over their folds the sacred word duty. Remember
ing the donum, lut these gifts be to you always the
symbols snd the admonition of all tbo martial virtues
proper to man perfected by the grace, tenderness, and
purity of woman. '
Receive, then, your standards, and with them the
assurance of our full cooddsuce (hat. In your keeping
(hey will never bo betrayed or dishonored.
.. . . oen. u'ountd
then advanced, received (he colors and guidon*, and
distributed them to the color-guards aud guides: tha
people Joining la an unanimous roar of patriotic ap
proval. *
The General, on behalf of bis regiment, then made
(he folioaiug graceful response, which was heartily
applauded:
Ovh. Wcbstib, Ladies and Gentlemen i When
first called lu (be command of this organization 1 hsd
great misgivings, which would have been increased
had I looked forward to the possibility of au occasion
like (his.
But although no orator, and not practiced In tbe
grace* oi words, It would be strongs indeed if the pre
sentation of aucb emblems in such thoughtful aud
stirring words, at tbe band of a knightly soldier and
gentleman, did not create In me feelings which would
lurce expression in words. X moat sincerely trust that
not only this command but no member of it may ever
prove unworthy of these colors, or of those who have
5*J e £. U,e,n, . I M IM 1 00 know, air, no caay
work to create this organization of citizen soldiery, for
I r * U,jr mll ! Ur * I* 0 !' 1 ®, but Chicago felt
1i“i“M".'55 1 525f l ~ “ M * MU *
Until to dir X have felt that tbs organisation was
“•rtw 1 to day I feel that It Is • .uccT./
10(1 happiest occasion in the
history of the command. May Heaven prevent ua from
doing any act upon which the donor* of dices colors
would not smile and the soldier who has given them
Indorse, >te ask you, air, to express to one and all our
sincere thanks fop ths present received at your hands.
If to this plain sentence you add any strength of ex
pression, and wealth of emotion, any atm* of aiucen
ty, you will not go beyond * legitimate expression of
our gratitude. 4
If, air. In tbe emotion of tide moment, I bare failed
to aay all tbal 1 ought to aay—all that 1 would wtab to
aay—relative to the deep tbaukfulueaa of this younu
regiment to tbe bullet of Chicago, let you ba the lu*
terpretar of our feelings, and I am aura that, In your
baud*, our character for gallantry will not suffer. lu
couclualou, allow mo to aaauro you that, should occa
alon arlaa when wa may ba called upon to defend the
colon wblcb, tbe gift of fair bands, am doubly dear
to us, aa dllzeoa aud aa aoldlen, wu will do our utmost
to keep their honor uuaUiued, aud to prove ouraclvta
worthy of our country, our Blair, aud of the patriotic
ladle* who have commuted to our cam IbagUluus
symbol* of American nationality, (Long continued
TUK LADItS.
1} felt by tome of the U.lloe that, although Qen.
Wi biter aoimtiioJ himself lu a htgbly creditable man
ner, It would have been mu< b mum appropriate to
h.tve tba tluga prtfvutad by ouo of their own vex, tco
lug that they wrro the donors, Mrs. Clcn. Lauder was
preaent,— a eoldiar'a widow,—aud her delivery of
paU lotto sentiments would, no doubt, bavo J;
THE CHICA6Q TRIBUNE: FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1878.
warm demonstrations as thoco produced by the gal-
WJJ* soldier who did the honors of the occasion.
Tha Color Company and (he line olficon having as
sumed their proper places, the regiment marched past
In review, column by company, and. filing out of tha
building by columns of four, man hed to Ihe grand
rendezvous on Green street, to take up tbslr position
for the morning procession.
COMPANY "C."
THE FIRST MILITARY BALL.
Company “ 0,” of tho First Ileglment, made a be
ginning In the way of rolling peaceful and graceful
pursuits with the lessons of war, at the regimental
armory on I-ake street, lost night. Tho «i eclment
wasa good one, and met with the success which It de
served, nothwllhslandlng tho abominable condition of
tho weather during tho early part of the evening.
THE LOWER HALL
of the armory was dedicated to the culinary and feast
ing departments, and was very modestly draped with
flags—the table Itself being tho cblefost ornament of
the mom. Lieutenants, beardless and fierce, kept
watch and ward on ell the doors, so that the Inevitable
Intruder who always wants to see Capt. Smith or Cor
poral Jones might bn excluded from the blessings of
the supi>rr table and the delights of the mazy
dance. In strong contrast with tbn festivo
board, loaded down with confectionery and tnrkcr,
were the long rows of bright brooch-londora, gleaming
In their racks, and looking down on the foastors v. uh
an oti>rc«"lon of latent blood-thirstiness, A corps of
Jolly darkeys attended to tho mysteries of tho kitchen,
from which exhalations of good chocr wero borne, so
to apeak, on tho evening breeze.
UlTEtl HALL
IN TIIR
matters looked moro like waltz nnd quadrille. The
floor was arllitlcally waxed, ami ihe ever-present smlinx
twined, anako-llko, around pillars, or ran along vrslls
to no end. Tha nalloiml colors wero everywhere,
strung on ropes, nailed to walls, nr displayed on win
dows, In the shaft of shields, flags, and streamers.
There were no mottoes, for, verify, Company “ O ”
had too much on hand during tho fow days preceding
thn ball to be very elaborate in polut of scenic prepar
ation. But all (bat was Uouo was done gracefully, and
was worthy of tho frethlmrn chivalry of tho regiment
to which the company belongs.
OATIiERINO OF THE CLANS.
The people who bad dctermjned to give themselves
up (o the enjoyment of the occasion, notwithstanding
the threatening character of the weather, began lo ar
rive by 0 o’clock, and In less than half an hour there
after (ho targe dance-hall was well filled.
Among the must prominent present wero the follow*
Ing:
Sir. and Mrs. Charlca IT, Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs.
Ford, Sir. aud Mr». Capt. Carpenter, Mias Wright,
Mias Hunter, Miss Lane, Silas Sprogle, Mias McLane,
Mias Butcher, Miss Mara ton. Mlm Avery, Mini Bella
Stanley, tlie Mieses Bisson, MUs Lovejoy, Ml'« Brown,
MUa Sliermau. Miss Cook, Hiss Furlong, Mlse Wheel
er, Silas Beecher, Miss Cargill, Miss Hoyno, Silas
Thompson, MJiaes Brown, Mrs. Col. Hubbard, Lieut.
Holmes aud lady, Mias Spooner, Miss Mattie Sherman,
Sergt. lUakell and lidjr, Miss HamJltoo, Mias Malvern,
Mias Brace. Miss Oillsun, Silas Boot, Mira liovojov,
CuU A. 0. McClurg, LieuU-Col. Hubbard, alaj. E, B,
Knox, I,lout. F. B. Darla, Second Lieut. J, M. Bangs,
Lieut. Charles Diehl, of Company A ; Lieut. Jerigrm,
Mr. Chose. Lieut. Vinton, Corp. Buchanan, Orderly-
Beigcuiit Oliver, Ur. Quinu, Mr. Chandler, Corn, Bice,
Gcu. Ueem. Sergt. Hamilton. Sorgt. Haskell, Mr. Har
vey, (ton. Usrlow, Mr. Dandy, Mr. Bogus. Mr. Wood,
Mr. Heed, Sergt. Kotbwsll, Corp. U. A. Randall, Mr.
Montgomery, Mr, Marsh, Mr. Asay, Mr. Junior, Mr,
H»U, Mr. 11111, Llaut. Bangs. Mr. Newell, Mr. Baker,
Mr. Hprogel, Mr. Snelaud, Mr. Nolmyer, Mr. Randall
Mr, M. A. Budccr, Mr. J. Backer, Mr. Glblis, Mr.
Uenuershcols, Mr. Wiatlan, Ur. Lacey, Mr. Johnson.
THE COBTDMEB
were very rich and elegant. Among the moat notices-
Uo wore the following: Mias Sherman wore a ro*o-col
ored silk, with narrow boa-plalllug on the bottom of
the tabller, surmounted with a very deep box-)>laitod
flounce. The train was caught up an puds ami
trimmed with ruffles. the whole garlanded with roses
aud dark foliage. The corsage was cut heart-shaped,
with abort polled sleeves, and the same llorol trim
ming passing across from front to back.
Miss Bprogle was in blue silk, with raffles on the
bottom of tho tabller, tbe upper portion being formed
of vortical plaits, amt the whole defined by ude plalt
luga running from waist to hem. The train wee cut
with Watteau plaits la tho back, ornamented with
bows, the whole finished at (be edge with a box plait
ing of organdie. The corsage was basque-shaped,
with long puffed sleeves finished with tulle plolUngs,
and garniture of roses.
Miss Bello Stanley was In white Batin, with talle
trimmings, and overdress. The corsage of satin was
covered with a eulraeaa of tntlo. Short puffed alcoves,
fastened with braids of black velvet, finished tho cos
tume.
MUa Hunter bad a drees of Paris muslin over pink
silk. Tbe underskirt was finished with knife plalllags.
The upper skirt had tbe tabller formed of ahrrctl
puff's, aud was caught back la a bouffant pouffe.
Mrs. Charles Gillespie wore I'arla muslin over Car
dinal silk. The overdress was elaborately trimmed
with French needlework and Valenciennes lace. A
Aural garniture of dark blue couvolvule and crlmsou
roacs completed It.
MISS CARGILL
wore a pearl gray silk, the bottom of the tabller finish
ed with puiliuipt and a ruffle covering it for about Id
mche*. Uosoimds dotted through it entwined It.
The shortaproa overaklrt was finished with a similar
trimming, ths bottom of tho ruffle having
a finish of passementerie. The trail was
caught np In full puffs elaborately
trimmed with large pink roses and dark foliage. Long
scarfs were looped beneath it. The basque was cui
with butterfly book pointed on ths aides and In front,
flashes of ribbon were fastened with bows on the
shoulder and at the waist. Bouquets of ruse* adorned
(be elbow-sleeves. Pu flings aud freiss of silk and
point-lace finished ths neck, with a tiny bouquet of
rosebuds si tbe back, and another la rgerdaater fasten
ing tho dresa In front. Her hair was dressed In puffs
aud long curia, and adorned with a pink oalrlch-llp.
Mias Beecher wore a white pjm muslin with double
skirt trimmed with Inre, mid aldo-plalilugi looped with
scurf of whits gros grain, aud while flowers lu tho
hair.
Mies Cook iru In while organdie. with skirt elal>o
ratoly trimmed with pii'ilugs and side plaiting*. Hhe
hadalowcoreußt, puffed sleeves, and rose wreathes
encircling (he drws and p;u-Mng over the shoulders,
aluo forming at the side a floral pocket,
Mlsa Butcncr was lu lemon-colored silk, with trim*
mlnga of white organdie. The Watteau plaited train
whb finished with black velvet bows. The apron over
skirt was of organdie, with black velvet chatelaine.
Mias Wright wore an elaborately-made costume of
white (arU-tau. with white silk corsage.
Mies Oenla itoyue wore a bine aDk dress trimmed
with plalUaga of deep Cardinal velvet and flounce of
point lace. Tha waist was trimmed In Talgat style,
with a V of the velvet on the back and a point lace
overdress finishing It.
* Miss Hamilton was In mauve silk and deep purple
velvet. Tbe (rain had tbe Watteau plait made of tbs
velvet. The labtier was puffed, and alternate flounces
of silk and velvet four lu nural*r finished It, A point
lace overskirt tied In oeshsa at the back with a basque
trimmed with tbo velvet and lace completed this ele
gant costume.
Mrs. Col. Uubbard wore an elegant eostnme of blue
moire with point lace overskirt.
Mlm Mattie Hhcrmau wan in pink silk, tbe tablla r
formed of vertical puffs, and very bouffant back, tn
whlte silkAiimmod with pulls and flounces, the tablier
mado In diagonal puffs.
Allas Lizzie Moyne was In deep-roee colored Bilk,
with point lace flounces, a quarter of a yard deep,
naming all around ths train, and overdress of point
Isce. The corsage, with elbow-sleeves, w«u also trim
med with point, all the flouudnga on wslot and skirt
being beaded by puffings.
AND LASTLY
the danolng was Interrupted at about 11 o’clock by tha
announcement of supiwr. The company repaired to
the Inner ball, where the table was set, and there en
joyed tbe elegant viands to their BaUafactian.
The dancing*,was afterward irciumed, aud continued
to slate hour. The guests concluded their pleasure
and departedto their homes, bearlngmany pleasant
Impreiisioai of Company “O’a" first hall, which all
wera ready to agree bad been a most enjoyable suc
cess.
POLITICAL
KENTUOKY—THE REPUBLICAN STATE NOMI.
NATIONS.'
Locistillk, Ky., May 18.—Tbo Republican State
Convention met at Macouie Temple In this city to-day
There was a very large attendance and ths proceedings
was very harmonious. Oon. John M. Harlan, of Louis
Mile, was nominated for Governor; tha Hon. Robert
Royd,present BlateSeoator from LawreuceCounly,Lieu
tenant-Governor; the Hon. William Cassius (loodloe,
present Slate Senator from Ludlnglon County, for At
(oruey-Gcneral: Itenbln Patrick, of Magoffin County
for Register of ths Land-Office: Dr. William Sorrr. o i
Ohio County, Auditor; P. B. Ratcliff, of Lawrence
County, Treasurer; and tbe nomination for Superin
tendent at Public Instruction w.is left to the Executive
Committee to select a candidate wlih reference to fit
ness. and not politic*. No nomination woe mads for
Clerk of (he Court of Appeals.
After speeches by Geu. Harlan aud others, accepting
tbo nominations, (ho Convention adjourned.
A month ago Gen. John M, Harlan, In being sug
seated aa candidate for Governor, caused to be author
itstlvely announced that he could not bo a candidal*
but tbe action of the convention was no unanimous
that he accepted tbe nomination, with tho proviso that
tie should not be required or expected to mokes cau
vssa of the State until after the adjournment of thu
courla in July, whim he could suspend hH professional
duties until after the election iu August,
The platform adopted by the Convention is a long :
one, reaffirming faith in Republican principles • ap
proving the financial policy of tha Administration,
and holding that (he financial legislation of Congress
should be steadily directed to the resumption of
specie payment* at tbe earliest date consistent with
the business interests of the country.
The alxtb resolution expresses unabated confidence
in President grants patriotism and devotion to Re
publican principles.
The thirteenth resolution Is si follow#:
That the attempt of Democrats leaders
to create the impression that our patriotic President
dealrea or seeks a re-election for a third
term U an absurd device to disrupt (be Republican
jt?** pr £ doC6 • division between Hand tbs Presl
{dent, thecharge baa no foundation lu fact, aud can-
tla# people of liat* country into a restora
tion of that party tu power which coma so naap de
stroying the Union of our fathers. a
Mfl BRECKINRIDGE’S CONDITION
Lxzihuton, Ky., May J3.-The coudlUoa of Qen.
Ureekiurldge la unchanged. Ue wae able to talk with
hie friend* tide evening, many of whom bare called
on him. Ills mind (a perfectly claar, aud bU appear
anco much the same aa It baa been the mat uLnik
Them la uo immedlata danger of hla death, InoaU, •
THE WEATHER.
WAiBWOTOir, D. 0., May Id—l a. m.—p OT the lake
region, falling, followed by rlalng barometer, cloudy
and rainy weather, with warmer eeuthweat win da.
SOCIAL SCIENCE.
Interesting Papers ICcnd at the
Detroit Convention
Vostcrdny.
Elizur Wright, of Boston, on Insurance
for tho Poor.
Report on tho Work of Social Science,
Post nntl Present*
Medical Charities—Criminal and Neglect-
Ed Children.
Immlflrallorw-Progress of International L^w—
Houses for tho Poor.
Detroit, Mich., May 13,—The exercises la (he gen
eral meeting of tho Social Science Association com
tnonced this morning with the reading of a paper by
Sir, Kllmr Wright, of Boston, on '* Life Insurance for
tho Boor,*’ It was, la a largo degree, technical, and
devoted to developing tho writer's Ideas on the gen
eral principles underlying the life insurance business.
SOCIAL SCIENCE PAST AND PRESENT.
At the conclusion of tbe reading of Mr. Wright's pa
per an elaborate report of Uio General Hccrutaryou
“The Work of Social Science, Past and Present," was
rend by P. B,Sanborn, It begins by referring to tho
early history of social science in America, and tho
changes which years hare wrought in 1U condition*.
Never has ao much Intellectual activity been directed
toward Ha problems as now, Tho movement, which
began lu 1843, in Massachusetts, by forming a society
for the discussion of topics coming under the bead of
social science, hardly contemplated such an extended
end valuable membership aa the present Association
contains. The Secretary traced tho growth of tho So
ciety through tho nrecedlng years, and referred to tho
enlargement of ideas and tbe expansion of tho field that
now form the basis of Its operations. Quoting from tbs
old programmes, to show what subjects were consid
ered In former sessions, ho paid a high compliment to
LlUoll Henry VJllard and Mr. J. M. Barnard, to whose
efforts wore due much of tho success of tbe organisa
tion In Its earUer years. The Journals Issued by tbe
Associations, which had been published, with but little
Interruption, unco the third year after tbe Society was
established, contain Information and have had an In
fluence which can hardly be sufficiently prized. Tho
civil service reform bae gone forward at tbo original
suggestion and under the proctlral direction of mem
bers of tbe Society, among whom are specially named
Geo. W. Curtis and Norman B. Eaton. The Association
has done a favor equally great to art. Ilecent
•BOH* to reform the methods of social and national
taxation began with members of this Association, and
have boon pushed by one of Ha most active members,
David A, Wells. To tho deliberations of this body are
due, in a largo degree, tbe defeat of tho plans of in
flationist* to destroy the country. Tbo United States
owe to the Association lasting gratitude for opening
np to general discussion and consequent 'reform such
as the regulation of the liquor traffic, prison
discipline, publlo uharltlos, and education. Commit
tees are constantly at work on these subjects, and are
continually getting at now and valuable facte for the
tire of the country. The report alludes. In tender
terms, to ths former active and invaluable member.
Prof. Agassiz, and repeal* that H was his lost wish
that the work of the Association be carried forward
with the energy, especially In the body of local so
eieties. Thla method of cnlarglug tho usefulness of
the organization bos been successfully adopted,
and some powerful branch societies have been
formed, amoug which are those of Detroit, Phllodel
pbla, and Boston, Tho relations with the British eo
eieties, established long ago for similar purpose, are
becoming more Intimate, and will prove of advantage
to both countries. Tho societies sf America, which
aim to cover, In some degree, ths same ground, have
expressed a desire to co-operate with this organiza
tion and aro doing so. This, likewise, must be a mu
tiul benefit. Among ths subjcclswblchths Association
has investigated daring tbe past year Is that of train
ing schools for nurses Id connection with hospitals
and other medical charities. Ths report concludes aa
follows: “Our science baa this advantage, as I con
ceive, over many of the physical sciences, that, instead
of drawing away the soul of man from the contempla
tion of spiritual things, and of tbe mutual dependence
of mankind upon each other, social science, in all its
upsets, stimulate* ua to a deeper sympathy with hu
nuu weakness, a nobler conception of human posal-
Mlitlcs, a more Intimate rollauc* ou that love and wis
dom which are dimly seen, or shine with heavenly
light at the end of every vista iu this brief journey of
MEDICAL CnAJlim
Tti« conference of the Hoard of Publlo charities met
m the morning, A paper on medical cbarltloa, by O.
S. Halu, of llostou, vu read. It began by earing
that charity which losssny tbo Independence of the
recipient should bo avoided. It la a difficult ques
tion to decide what patjeaU have money to pay for
the care they receive, and physicians aboutd take the
greatest care to guide their bounty to the reoat de
■erring, and see that those able to provide for them
selves ehould make way for thoee who are not
The Medical Department of tbo Aaaoclatlon hao
taken petna to dlacovar what proportion of inmates of
boepltale paid anything for services rendtred, the ef
focteoa tbo patient and on the community of free
medical attendance, and other facta of Interest. In
summing up answers received from correspondents. It
appears that opinions are conflicting aa to the best
methods to bo pursued In giving, and a caution* com*
poruon of data must be mads In order to arrive at any
general rule. A Judicious determination of thenues
lions involved is, however, of tbo highest importance,
and nny one who will aid In that determination will
deserve well of bla community,
TUIh jKiper was referred to the Standing Committee
on Outdoor Relief.
CUIMI.VAL Atm NBOLBCTBD OmtDRCK.
t» .. , ’ ~ p ^m irr,inlll!ll “ ,1(1 neglected children In the
United H tutus was read by Air. Sanborn, In which the
author, Mias Carpenter, ■ distinguished English nhlU
anlhroplst, embodied the observations aha had made
during her trip through American prison* and schools
In 187 i), drawing from them many deductions and
comparisons between (he English and American
methods. Speaking of our prison and reformatory
school system, Miss Carpenter says that the system of
employing the lowest women in the care of the
young U moat injurious, and, If done from
motives of false economy, cannot be too greotlv
reprobated. It 1* to be hoped that the persevering
and enlightened efforts of this Association will Intro
duce a now system, and placo the care of children
under those who are aWo and willing to carry it on
well. Bhs speaks of the fate which she noticed was
attendant upon tho destitute and homeless children of
Philadelphia, who are left In the gigantic poor-houses
of that city in such an atmosphere that they coaid not
grow up to vigorous manhood.
The Hocrclary was directed to lender (he (hanks' of
the Association to Mlu Carpenter for her Interesting
contribution. “
The subject was discussed by J, W. Braun, of Do
trolt.who read some communications he bad received,•
detailing the misfortunes of improper associations
which children wore permitted to make.
CHECKING cniUß.
A paper on a new method of checking crime, by
Bonneville De Maraagny, a distinguished French
writer, was next presented by Mr. Hanborn, who trans
lated enough of it into English to give an Idea of tbs
method advocated by the author. The plan of Do-
Maraagny la to add to the etiort imprisonments now
inflicted on losrercrtmlnnla fine# at least double the
value of the injury done. If the fines were not raid
U .P , tllo end of the imprisonment the prisoner
ohould bo compelled to work them out. A resolu
tion was submitted that State Boards and Charities be
requested to tiao their Influence la securing the pas
■J?®,"; T v*a Legislature# of law requiring that poor
children be removed from County poor-house# and
placed in asylums, reformatories, etc., away from
adult Pamirs and criminals. . 17
Diauuaalon was postponed till a subsequent session.
_ lt luiiiomnoN,
In the afternoon HamtUon A. Bill, of Boston, read a
paper on immigration, The paper’ starts with some
statistics showing that in 1154 Immigration Into the
United Htales Irom Europe was larger than during
any year since then, and that latterly (here has been a
very great docreaao In tho influx of foreigners. This
is accounted for by the general rule that hard times lu
America decrease Immigration hither, and bad times
in Eurojw increase it; but more than this, the tide
a actually setting back to Europe, and many
thousands loo* advantage of the low rate#
I 4 * 1 . >.*?*«.,.wtnrnwl to their native
lamia. Mr, Hill confidently predicts, however, that
this will change: that the falling off la only temporary,
and reaction will make immigration In the coming
ycaregreaitrlhtu ever before. The causes that will
produce Ibis are the still over-crowded stale of the
Old World : tho dlfllcully which tho poorer classes
find in getting a foothold on the high-priced Eurowsan
laud; the distasteful and atriugeut military lawaof
Germany, and other equally potent reasons
Tho (utper then considers the vurtoua streams which
contribute to this river of immigration, lamomr which
most notable ate the countries of England, Ireland
Kcotlaud, Norway, Sweden,‘Russia, and Germany*
Tho daea of 'emigrant* now reaching these
snores U far superior to that of those
who first came. Abject poverty la now the exception
while formerly It was (he rule. Tho colony of 3 000
Mcimonltoa who reached Kansas last year were aali to
bring fI.6OO.WXt. A very moderate estimate of tho to
tel wt-ahh brought into the country by emigrants at
prcseui Is |30,003,000 per annum, and the economic
value to tho laud of course far exceeds this figure
Mr. Ulll closed by strongly urging that the Govern.
mtut cucourago immigration by every means in lu
power, and protect and welcome tho stranger.
An Interesting debate followed tho reading of
paper, in which many of the delegates took part
riioauetw or intkunatiosil law.
In tbs afternoon Dr. J. U. Augell, President of the
Michigan University, road a paper on the lYograss
of luteruatloual Law, After quoting from ifeurr
Wheaton to show the progress in International
law since Grotlu* which bos unquestionably taken
place, bo said the gain* since tbo Oougrrss uf Vienna
bad been equally great; but tbero are still grave obsta
cle! in the way of improvement in this law. These,
briefly stated, are: First, lira differences of onlnlou as
tovrbstare sources of the law,—whether precedents
or general principle* 5 second, the tendency of might
to overpower right: third, aelflabnesa of diplomat*
lata and courtiers. However, despite theta obstacles,
wo tusy be encouraged (0 helluva international law wUI
progress, because it has progressed disproportionately
of la(fj years ; because the morale of powerful nations
ia now stronger than ever before; became weak
Utatea are respected from a sense of justice: because
patriotism is yielding to Jnetlce, and because Icglala
tluu is beginning (o treat war aa an exceptional and ab
normal stile vt society. Tbs question of framlmz a
code of International Uw Is s Oracling-the attention cd
eminent Jurist* and publicist*. The objections (o this
aro that no rode can cover mum of the future, end
licneo la Incomplete: that a nation possessing ttao abil
ity to frame a code dors not need one ; tbat (be Gov
ernments of Uio world cannot now be brotignl to adopt
auy rode, ami that even If euohacode were framed
and adopted, It would engender quarrels and possibly
war. Three proposilumn aro combatted by eminent
authorities. Tho question la wbetber tlie effort*
of eminent men on bulb aides of the Atlantic are to bo
rtlsi’ouraged, The author thinks not. Bowo ad
mirable result* must flow from tbom, namely: a
keener appreciation of (ho principles of tbe law: a
gradual and Inerltable Intlnonee exerted on rulern ami
lawmakers, which shall cause them to hold aacre>l (be
charge Intrusted them: and the growing opinion that
arbitration abould settle disputes. Tbo writer can
not, however, believe tbat much force attache* to tho
UM-nantpd result, tbo field of arbitration Icing, In lilt
opinion, limited.
I'resldeut Angcll horo mentions aoroa of tbo noted'
—"" ..VIV Mil IIM.'UO rviuq Ul MIH IIIJIUII
congresses thm hare considered this subject. Tbe ex
travagant expectations of some of tbo advocates of ar
bitration and codification maynot be realUod, Wars, as
alnurd In their origin as the Franco-German War, may
eilll bo wjßod, tint (be civilized world ho* reached a
point when, thank (tod, it prefers peace to wap; when
neutral right* will bo guarded as Jealously as belliger
ent rights, aud when Its publicists are sure U> bo sus
tained by tbs moral sense of tbe world In trying to
slioj o mioniatluu.il law so as to conduce to whnt aro
bollnved to bo tho true luferteU of humanlly. How
ever slowly cabinets and diplomatists, or even armed
notions, may yield to tbe dictates of that moral sense,
no cabinet nnd no sovereign Is now so strongly en
trenched In tbe defense* of absolutism, and no nation
Is so girded with fortresses, that they can altogether
bid deflutico to tbe demand of (ho Intelligent and Im
perious public opinion of mankind.
IDEAL EDUCATION IN AMERICA.
There woa no debate on this paper, and W, T. Har
ris, uf tit, Louis, proceeded lo road a paper on 11 ble d
Education In America," which was, ho said, (tin educa
tion of idea. Ills treatment of tho subject wai of a
character eo abstract aa to render a synopsis im
possible.
At the oooclnslou of Ur. Harris' reading, the meet
ing adjourned till evening, when tho reading off a
lengthy paper ou ’
HOMEB FOB TUB PEOPLE
wo* read by tho Bov. J. W. Braun, of Dolrolt. Tim
paper commences with a comparison of tho hundreds
of squalid homes of Now York and the thrifty ami
modest cottages of Philadelphia. Tbe 00-operativo
loan associations of Philadelphia hare dono this for her
In a largo degree. Workingmen deposit their earning*
In these societies,' and thus loaned money among
tho claries who save instead of amoug
speculators through the banks, as aleowlmrc.
Each lender Is la a measure a Director, and has a volco
lu the management of the fundi, lie gets a largo
bonus for the use of bis money. By the peculiar laws
of the Society, these organizations work well aa
savings banks. Members meet lo dlacuas interests,
and become more enlightened, democratic, amt clt-
Izcn-Uke. They approve tbo plan,—every man of
thorn,—and glory la (heir success in get
ting homes by moans of it. Mr. John Ayres,
of Boston, ha* given an admirable description of these-’
boners, tholr plant, yards, condition, and inhabitants,
with all of which be la greatly pleuod. Tbe building
record of Philadelphia of lato years ts a magnificent
oue. Bum up the results of tho two systems—tbo
tenement house system of New York, and separate homo
■yatem of Philadelphia; crowded densely In New York,
spread out In Philadelphia, owned by unknown land
lords there, by occupant* at least of half of them hero.
Tbe tenements of Now York are tbe abode of discom
fort, disoMe, gloom, filth, and vice. Tbe homes of
Philadelphia give comfort, health, and hope. Tb*
former debate oud crush their swarming popula
tion down from oue stage of poverty
ore sin into tbat below; tbe latter raise
their owners and occupaula * little higher lu tbe bials
of life : the former aro hotbeds of pestilence and sin :
tho latter are nuraeric* of scif-rupcct and virtue; th*
tho former are, on tho whole, a nulsauce bo horrible to
their tenant* and tbe publlo that Christianity may
well stand aghast at their condition and their
prospects. The latter are lifting a
whole race of workmen, even tbe lowest classes In so
ciety, into virtuous and Intelligent citizens.
Tbs paper denounces tbs plan of largo tenement
houses, a* destructive to health and tho interests of
any community. Thb cottags system cannot be too
highly commended, especially when the owner of the
eouags Is Us tenant. George Peabody, air
Sidney Waterlow, the present Lord-Mayor of
London, and Miss Octavia HUI, have won
Imperishable laurels for their devotion to tbe subject
of bouses for tbe poor, and for their attempts to elo
lh» lowcr claonoa. Whoever gives attention to
this subject will deserve lasting gratltuds from
tbo present and coming generations. Bos
ton, like other large dries, is awakening slow
ly to tbs appreciation of the needs of to-day.
.. . eW7where be mad* to foster
tbe building of small houses and entourage loan so
cieties. There must be a crusade against overcrowd
ing and against tenement-houses. Everything In
clues should look to this end. Every street should
be laid out with fills in view. Tbe lessons we team
are plain and predoua. First, prohibit, if
head be by law, the building uf Urge
tenement-house*. Second, discourage even
small teuemeut houses whenever possible, and Influ
ence the workingmen and women to live farther from
tbelr work in order to bring up tholr children amid
purer influences. Third, regard overcrowding as the
chief source of lbs woes of civilization. Fourth, make
building laws wisely, favor lb* erecUon of small
housos. Sixth, developo a system by which poor men
may get credit and grow rich. Seventh, encourage
earing and building aoclaUes like thoso of Philadel
phia, which are also for tbe whole lower classes;
normal schools of adults in virtue, sobriety, and
thrift. Eighth, aid every pofir mau to own his house.
Ninth, make him appreciate its bleating for himself
and bis children. Tcuth, learn tho Infinite value of
separate homes for the people.
This paper was dlHcusaed at some length, capeclsUy
with regard to the building-societies, about the emi
suiiitlon and opcraUoo of which several legal geu
tinmen spoke.
SCHOOL-IIOOSES,
uwuvuiruuurui
In the session of the health-conference, Dr. Ltn*
coin stated that tbs tlma would bo (riven
to tbs exposition of examination of school
house# and children mad* in Philadelphia and
St. Louie, and of Prof. Dewdllch's plan for examining
the height and weight of aobool cblldreu In Ponton.
Printed blanks containing aeries of qneatlona bad
been submitted by himself and School Superintendent
Harris, of St, lioula, and report# received
from fifty-six schools, wltb the follow
ing results: First, only one school-houw had
ventilating apparatus of the slightest use. Beoond,
consequently teacher* and scholars became languid
end unfit for aludy or work, and Jeopardized their
lives by breathing the vitiated atmosphere. Third,
that the only method of securing good air was tho
hazardous one of opeuing windows end doors.
Fourth, the condition of the onthouaea Is abominable.
Fifth, owing to neglect in placing children at desks of
proper size, the visual organs become impaired, and
they acquire awkward motions and postures.
A number of rules are deduced from three facta for
remedying the evils. Dr. Lincoln gave aomo drawings
to Illustrate the kind of deaks that abould bo used,
lie Uibu read a paper on
SCHOOL ABCmTkOTUItg,
embodying the sanitary requirement* of school build*
Inge.
Debate en this was participated In by Gen. Eaton,
the united States Bchool Commissioner: D. Doty, O.
11. Brigham, J. M. Bradford, and others, and much in
teresting matter was adduced. This department of
the Association then adjourned alas die.
William A. Butler, of this city, to-night tendered
members of the Association a reception at his bouse,
whore a large number of the geuUeucu and ladloe
colled during the evening
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE.
UrtcUitDUpatehlo Th* CMettqn 7W6un«.
Pnranuito, P*., May 13.—The National Temperance
Alliance Convention concluded ltn labors herct hi* even
ing, after two days’ sessions, having adopted a consti
tution and resolutions advocating prohibition. The
following officers wets elected for the ensuing year.
President, the Rev. E. E, Swift, D. D., Pittsburg.
Vice-Presidents, the Rev. W. D. Howard, D. D.. PUla
the Xtev. W. M, Grimes, Cadi*. O. t the Rev. It,
W. 1 renob, ITeaton, 111.; the Rev. J. W. Oils, Lincoln,
Neb.; the Rev. Theo. L. Cuyler, Brooklyn, N, Y. j the
lUv. J. D. Dunn, Boston, Mass, j the Her. lobn Gaa-
X M S 0 City, uiss,: Bishop Gilbert Haven,
Atlanta, Oa.; the Rev. Dr. Ohlekering, Waahlnaton. D.
0.; theßov.B. D. Reed, Erins, CoL; tho Rev. Uanon
Morrison, College Bprtuga, la.; the Rev. J. R.
Thompitm, Wheeling, W. V*.: the Bar. John Russell,
Detroit; the Bev. U. D. Northrun, Hartford. Conn.:
the Rev. George F. Adam*, Hampton, V*.t the Rev!
W. U. Buokharo, Burlington, Vt.: the Rev. Fisher, To
peka, Kan. Racordlng Secretaries—The Rev. W. Jf
|»cke, D. D.. Alliance, O.; the Rev. Hiram Miller, D.
I^t,£ I< ? I . OD^, V , * , • °l7' Corresponding Secretaries
—The Hon. James Black, Lancaster. Pa.; the Rev. D
Hanford. Cincinnati, O.: Mlaa KdeThompson, Mount
Union, O.; the Rev. J. W. Bain, Chicago, IU.; Mra. L.
A. Atwater, Grand Rapids, Mich, Treasurer—
Thorns* P. Uershborgor, PHUburg, Pa. Exec
utive Committee—T. If. lube, N. P. Roberts, and
A, Brown, D. D., Preabyterlan; the Rev. Alexander
Clark, Methodist; lbs Rev. R. T. Miller. Methodist
Episcopal: Gen. F. U. Lone, Baptist; the Rev. J. K
Molboru, Lutheran; the Hon, Felix B, Bruoot, K. P.
Central Committee—The Rev. S. F. Minor, D D
Allegheny City, Pa. { the Hon, Neal Dow, Portland!
Me.: J. il. Beals, Atlanta, Ga.; J. U. Bristow, Mar
ttuaburg, W. Va.; the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Edwards,
Peoria, ill.; the iter.H. fiiniabotigh, Denver, Col,
W. J. Jackson, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Anna J. Witte
meycr, Philadelphia, Pa.; tho Rev. 8. P. Jen
nings, Pittsburg, Fa. ; J. N. Stearns, New
York City; (ha Bev. D. 0. Babcock, Phila
delphia, Pa.; Mrs. N. P. McOalllitof, Pennsylvania s
Mother Btewart, Springfield, O.: Mrs. Martha Hunt!
Indianapolis, Ind.j Mrs. H. N.K. Goff, Philadelphia,
Pa.: James A, Mowalt, Now Haven, Cons,: 0. W.
Miller, Dover, N. II.: Prof. U. It. Evana, Adrian.
Mich.; David UcOautland. Tecumseb, Neb.; H. W
Adams. New York City r the Hon. Btepbcn B. Ayers.
Penn kan, N. Y.t Mrs. Mary 0. Johnson.
Secretaries—W. N. Union, Brooklyn, N, Y.; the Rev.
B. D. Palmer, Verbank, N. Y.; George W. Sterling.
Springfield, Dakota; Mra. 8. J. Steele, Appleton. Wia :
MUa Lizzie Boyd. Wheeling, W. Va.; the Rev
Hamuol Here*, Tidewater. Va. t Mra. M. A. Spencer
Hampton, Va.; ihe Hon. W. C. lioble, Franklin, Vt *
Mr*. Juol Foster, Montpelier, Vt.; W. B. Bartlett*
Balem, N. H.; John H. Alexander, Philadelphia :J*
Newton Pierce, Philadelphia ; Col. 0. F. McFarland’
Harrisburg, Pa.j D. B. Ream, Altoona, Pa.; Dr*
Joseph Austin, Lawrence, Maaa, i Mrs. 8. A. Gifford
Worcester, Mass.; Henry Fish, Port Huron, Midi »
(he Rev. U. F. Bpeooer, Grand Rapids, Mich.: the
Rev. George B. Jocelyn, Albion, Midi, *
SENSIBLE ADVICE.
Hoostor. Tex., May 13.—Mr. Jefferson Dsris, to an
address to (ha Text* veterans of the Mexican War, en
treated them to be aa loyal now to me Stars and
Stripes as (hay had Uan sealoua and brave in defense
of the first flag.
OBITUARY.
Apscisl DUpatc\ in Tht Chicti 70 TViim*.
Onawn Ksvkw, Mich,, May 13.—Mr. Nathan n.
While, one or the first white settlers bare, died Ibis
morning, oned U years, from kidney complaint, after
» toad and saver* lUneea, Us was Senator Ferry's
THE WHISKY RAIDS.
A General SwGcplnp.Out of Bus*
peeled ICeventio OJllcors
I’roillelcd,
Snpsrvisor Munn Likely to Lose His
Office,
The Test Case of the Chicago Distiller!
to Bo Argued To-Day.
Additional Seizures in Various Oltios.
■ IN WASHINGTON.
CAUSE AND EFFECT. '
.tytefsl tUipal rA la Tht ChieafO Trihunt.
WAanwiiTOM, D. 0., May Id,—The revenue officer*
are beginning to consider tbo canaea wldoh have ren
dereil (ha existence of the Whisky King possible. Com
missioner Douglass maintains (hat the frauds are in
nosenso due lo the present collection system, which
he Invented, lint sre solely attributable to tho dlshon
esly of ths officer*. Other Government offlclala insist
that the prcecul eyatem proceeds upon the assumption
that the nutordlualo Government officials are always
likely to be honcsl, The chocks of the system ere
Bitch that two pr three dishonest officials can success,
fully conceal frauds. The litter class say that the
whisky frauda are due lo the abolition of the moiety
Byitem, and (o
TltU INCREASE OF THE TAX
Inst winter. They claim that from tbo lime that the
tiudctv system in the Internal llovcoue Bureau was
abolished, (ho present Whisky King began. The Com*
missioner of Internal Iteveuue, for thu last two years,
has had ■ fund of only fIOO,OOO which could bo use.!
for purchasing Information against fraudulent du
lillcrs. The maximum amount that could be paid in
any one case was 10 per cent of the sum collected
upon Judgment, and In must Instances the Cum.
miosloncr refused to agree to pay so large a
percent. The consequence has been that (bo Treas
ury Department since that tlmo has scarcely received
any Information from outsiders. Ths classes of men
who would bo likely to have s U y in their possession
could rocelve from the distiller* a larger sum for
silence. A* an illustration, it la urged that very con*
sldorabla amounts of delinquent taxes which are now
being collected from railroad com|ianlcs have been
for the moat jiarl collected under the mololy ayalcm.
‘ RRKOTALB IN PROSPECT.
It can bo authoritatively staled that thare are no
charges lu connection with the whisky developments
which In ony way reflects upon tbo personal character
of Supervisor Munn or Collector Wadsworth; but
from oil that can bo gathered It seems certain that
Munn will lose his olbct, as will all ths Bupervlsors
In the Htatts where these frauds have been committed
It Is said that legal proceedings will be commenced
against Hupenrlaor Mac Donald, of 81. Loula. Tbo
Secretary of tha Treasury appears to think that thci
removal of the principal officers Is essential to the
good cf the service. There te scarcely any
probability that Mima will bo able to retain Ills po«l*
Uon. With him will go the gaugers and storekeeper*
immediately connected with the distilleries seized.
An order for the suspension if not the absolute re
moval of these miner officers will probably bo for*
warded to-morrow. The chargee made against some
of them ara acriona. From all that ean be learned
Phil Wadsworth is likely lo escape the fate of Dan
Munn: not, as tno Treasury officers put it, on oc
count of any auperior Tlrliic, bnt because he has not
boon long enough in hie place to be held responsible
for the tricks of the ring. Dr. Dyer, who Is Wads*
worth * bondsman, baa been looking Into the matter,
uml does not appear to be uneasy about tbo bond.
, . IMPOHTAHX FAOTB.
It ha* coma out that ons of the persons who has
been making charge* against the Integrity of tho
rovenuo olllcltla In this city was recently kicked out of
iho house of oue of them for presuming to oiler him a
bribe. Iho noma person la aaict to have blackmailed
Ht. Loula and Cincinnati dlatillcra for largo amounts
by f.iuuly reoresoutlug to them that be tuuf been cum.
pclled to piy largo amounts to Government officials.
Of this atAiomeut there seems to ho no doubt. The
books of tho treasurer of the whisky ring aro la the
possession of the Treasury officials, Sonia of tho tu
trice represent that considerable amount* of money
were charged to Washington.
fib ih* A‘toelnM 1
Wabrimotok. D. 0., May 13.—The Secretory of the
Treasury is still vlgorouoly engaged in tho work of
prosecuting the raid against all parties engaged dl
roettyer Indirectly In Illicit whtaky distillation, Tlie
Treasury agents are requested lo all eases whore
United State* attorneys amt Revenue olDdals fail
to give their full support to Investigations In progress
to report thslr names to tho department. The agent
at Milwaukee telegraphs lo tho Solicitor to-day that ho
has discovered a subterranean tank with the capacity
di 'till 00 8lUou, » * JC,oa « lll « one of the Milwaukee
CHICAGO.
tub wmsitr cases.
Tbs raid on tbe illicit distilleries was kept up vigor
ously ycsltrdny. An information to condoms for non
payment of Internal revenue taxes was filed Intha
morning by tho United States District-Attorney against
tho Union Copper Distillery Company of Calumet.
Tho appraisement of their property, which had fallen
Into the bands of tho Government, was filed in tho
United States District Court la the morning by the
District-Attorney, Mr. Joseph D. Ward, together
with an Information asking that tho property do
acrlbed ho libeled or declared forfeited ou account of
tho owner's violation of tho revenue laws. Tho ap
praisement called for 1,000 barrels of whisky valued
at $10,1ii.73; 60 barrels of alcohol valued at S!»H7; 10.-
«W bushels of shewed corn and fixtures, uud machinery
ofsutndent value to bring tne lolat appraisement to
Tlio defendant came In Irumedlalcly and (lied a pe
tition stating that the Company produced 130 gallons
a day, and that 1,300 bead of cattio were dopeudent on
the distillery for their food from the products of the
distilling. It was. therefore, asked that the Company
bo released on giving a proper bond, which was done,
the amount of the bond being fixed at {73,000, with
Meyer. Ulrich, Isaao WHlzol, and Iloubon
llubel on bondsmen. They wore accepted
by Judge lilodgott, and the bond being filed in bis
court an order was hunted releasing the property In
question, and leaving the arm at liberty to resume
business.
Iti the case of Rodle, Junker A Co., In which an In
junction wn* granted Wednesday on attldavK filed, the
argument of the motion to dPtolvc or continue the
injunction was set for this morning. The In-
Junction la the matter of Parker It. Maaou,
which was also granted Wednesday, was made for an
indefinite time, until further order of Court,
Oholson P. JtusseU and J. B. Bcblosson, the book
keepers, who wore arrested Wednesday for resisting
(be United States oOioers, waived examination before
Commissioner Hoyne, and gave bonds Is the sum of
$5,0j0 to appear before the Grand Jury. George A.
Furlong, one of the other parties arrested, will he
examined before the Oommisaloner this morning at II
e. ni. Furlong dolma that he was not on the sccun at
the time of the disturbance, and that his arrest Is a
mistake.
MILWAUKEE*
lom WHISTLING TO KEEP UP COURAGE.
ifp*eiaU>Upaldt to Th* Chicago Tritun*,
Milwauucb, Wls., May 13.—A1l the distilleries re
leased on giving bonds by order of the United States
Circuit Court were to-day suspended by orders from
Washington until now distillery bonds could be given
In place of those under which the distilleries are run
ning, the latter having been forfeited by the first seiz
ure. The bonds were so renevvedjby Lowls Uludskopf,
Thomas O’Neill, F. Borgontol A Brother, and Charles
Grsu, sad their distilleries are again running. The
distillers are bolding a meeting to-night. They tele
graphed to the distillers of Chicago, Cincinnati, and
fit. Louis to-day asking them to Join in
tbo expense of prosecuting a salt against
the Government contesting the ‘constitutionality
of the lavs allowing those seizures, and for damages.
The names of counsel submitted ware Matt Carpenter.
K, 8. Murphy, and Goodwin b Adams, all of this city.
At the time of telegraphing reply bad not U-en re
ceived from Chicago, but a majority of the distillers
«• positively pledged in prosecute this suit.
All the distillers bore signed the agreement to abide by
the result of ettld telegrams.
TUB ’• SNIDE M TUB.
Kiporli examined the supposed Illicit fermenting*
tub dlicorered at the Menominee Dlitlllery to-day,
and found lie ftldoa coated with maab OV feet blub.
■Lowing that It had beeu filled. The plane of the tub
wero found lu the Internal Revenue oihce to-day, but
how they came there la not known. The tub waa
never surveyed.
BOSTON.
IN OLSB.
Tptcial DUpale A ta The Chicago 7Vfton«,
Boston, May 13.—The wholesale liquor dealer* In
this vicinity ire rejoicing over Secretary Brtetow’e
raid on tho whiaky ring and (bo reeulta likely (o be ac
complished. They have realized a damage to (heir
business by tho frauds, the effect having been to put
the prices so low that New Kngland
jwople had no show to compete with Western distillers.
Tho New York receiver* of tho latter have undersold
Pastern dealer* right along, offering whisky at 1W cent*
(cr gallon less than the cost of production here
ieakr* say that goods from Western distillers come
through stamped all right, and It la not for them to
say whelber the producers pay taxes or not, but It
looks very much aa if they were In leagut with tho
revenue official*.
OTHER SEIZURES.
AT PBXIN.
Btteiui DUpateh to Tht Chicago IW1«m,
SrxivonxLD, 111., May 13.—The distillery of the
Fokin Alcohol Company and the rectifying wtablisb
meut of B. Ooblelgb, at Pekin, were taken Into custody
last night by the Collector of this district upon chargee
of duplicating shipments of spirits. The fast was not
known here until to-day, end the snarls of (he corre
spondent of a notorious Chicago paper at the aliened
reticence of the officer* here are wholly unjustifiable,
although quits cbaracterUth*, u *
’ AT CINCINNATI,
CiaoJKVATT, a, May 13.-UoUector Wollxell, by or
der of the Treasury Department, this of teruooi seized
the large whisky house of Pike, Doyle & Barrett. Non
h and W Public Landing, and placed the seme In «&aru*
of United Bteles Marafiol ThrdTiaKwiS tllo
properly will lie made. Home Interest exists, mit <■
uncertain what others may also he Involved.
AT KANSAS CITV.
BT. STn , May 13-Tho rectifying eaUMlih.
mentor 11, A. lineman At Co., at Kantxa citr
taken possession nf l.y Uin United Blafes anlhnrllio/
and the distillery of Hbcehau ft Bona, at 81. Joiet.i/
Mo., has been adzed. '*"»
at nAt.Tiifonn,
Baltimohb, Md., Hay l;i._Abon» fIOO barrel* cf
whisky, the prodtirt of Western distilleries rerentt.
eloaed by the Government, wire seized in Ihii rlt? *,£
Luui*^ eUUre * weM raa,la 41 a ve or six different waro.
WASHINGTON.
DELANO,
fipteial DUpatrh lo Tht cAieago Trthunt.
Washington, D.-0., May 13.—iteau bo raotl poaU
lively atated, upon the hlghoat authority, that Secret*,
ry Dslano will not at present resign, and (hat the Pre*.
Ideal will not request Ida resignation. The persona
who arotho authority for this statement are thotwo
persons who alone could lie the beat authority i n tm,
case—the ITcildent and Secretary Delano himself.
DELANO, JUNIOR.
Ever since the announcement was made that ths
President had reimcatod tbo resignation of Becrelarv
Dolano because of charges affecting bis Integrity, thsri
have been efforts made in certain quarters to obtain
tlio contents, or a statement of the contents nf
the paiiors said to have been placed in tha
hands of the President. Your correspondent has been
able to obtain a history of the case from athoroualilv
reliable source. The following facts, which cover thi
whole ground, cannot. It Is claimed, be succcssloHt
contradicted: lu (he Aral place, the paticra in tLa
hands of the President do not contain any
charges against tbo Hecrctary, but refer wholly to hfa
son, John 8. Delano, who for some time was Chief
Uerk of the Department of (ho Interior, who reelimed
In (he sunmior nf 1873 on account of IU health. John
D, at that time traveled as far Houlh ss Texas, and
ns far North aa Minnesota In searth of health
During Ids absence, over a year ago, ho visited Wyotn*
Ing Territory, where he mot Dr. Reed, (ho Surveyor.
General, and a personal friend. Borne time afterward
joung Dolano. of hi* own accord and on hli
own responsibility, wrote to Dr. Itc«d
aaylng that u he was then out of imblia
service, poor,and lu bad beallh, be saw no Impropriety
in bis baring an Interest lu a contract for the server
of mibllo lauds, but foe prudential reasons
be thought It best to have that interest
In the name of another party. This re.
quest was accorded, a contract wns made/ and ths
work under It performed, John Delano subsequently
received the proceeds of this contract In two checks'
aggregating about sl,;un). The price fop all these pub!
1 o surveys arc rigidly flxed by law, and there la no ovl.
donee or allegation of fraud in the contract
Boon after this had happened there arose a violin!
partisan difficulty among the oißcenolders of Wyom.
ug. Deed, SurvoyoivOoneral, and Glaefecks, Sccre.
tary of the Treasury, were removed. It was soon
ascertained, however, that the removal was an act of
Injustice, Incited by local Jcalonsly and Intrigue. Deed
w.ts restored, and his successor absconded to Japan
Oiacfooko was not restored, but was made Postmaster
ut Uhoyenne. This displeased Wolcott, the United
Stales Marshal, who has loon Intriguing against his
iwsoolalo ever since. Bnbnjqncut to this time
Jteod had occasion to discharge a clcik
named Stevens, who had knowledge of
the Delano transaction, which Dr. Herd
had made a matter of regular business, and ho took
(he letturand chocks, and 000 or two other papers re
lating to tlis mutter, from the office and placed them
In the hands of Wolcott, who indue time forwarded
thorn to a Cabinet officer. The latter, about the Oth cf
April lust, presented them to the President, Becril.vv
pelsno himself meanwhile was wholly Ignorant of lids
transaction. When the President examined the facta
thus brought to his attention, bo determined not to
say anything to Mr. Dolano about It, ss ho under
stood the utter's Ignorance of tho nutter. The
President, however, sent Gen. lUbcock, hi* flccretarr.
to young Dolano lo reprove him for his ludlHcretloii
and to cautlon-hlm against- bringing roproioh urwm
Ids father’s namo Tnis was tho entire action of Us
President, and all atlsgsilons that ha ever asked for
pclsno’s resignation bad no other foundation limn lids,
lu the meantime tho character of the papers had tc*
com* known lo one or «wo other parties here, frrm
whom the Information came upon which tho AM
dispatches were based. Tbo President bad dl»>
nilsseil the mailer from hla mind, and It was on>
recalled by tbo newspaper publications whiru
appeared on hla rcttim from the Lexington Ccnlcim;.
01. Mr. Dolano himself never heard of the matter till
Ids attention was called to It by Postmaster-General
Jewell, while returning from the Centennial. These
pspera do not make personal charges against the fierir
tary, and no call for a resignation waa ever based unon
them. *
THE ISLAND POKD DETIBIOH.
Ex-Sncskor Rhino and Senator Edmunds, of Ver
mont, this afternoon had a long Interview with tin
Rerrcloty of (be Treasury upon tho subject of tne
Island i’oud declulon. Rlalno represents, In this
matter, tho Interests of Portland, and Senator
Edmunds (he antagonistic Intrrcsta of Ver
mont. Tho argument* on both sides have already been
fully stated In thrse dispatches. It was not expected
ul the time Secretary Urislow leaund bis Inst circular
"I*lll this subject that there could bo any reopening of
tho question. It In not now known that there can he,
hut tho merchants of Portland still protest that Ihdr
commercial Interests will bo seriously Injured by this
oruer, and the Collector of Vermont insists that by Its
revocation hhifvis would bo diminished and Iho law
violated. Secretary RrUtow himself made the do.
cMon contained In tho Inst circular. Ho look up (he
subject after several subordinates had Leon unable lo
agree on tho question, and decided after a careful ex
amination of the law.
shciiKTAnr nsir’.
ritvi.r* i All A X4SII*
The positive denials of BeoreisryFlnh (list the recent
double-leaded editorial lu the National Ilf/iuhUean was
on authoritative statement of bis intention to retire
from tho Cabinet bos directed somn attention to that
article. It is now generally thought that the article wot
designed to indicate (bat to persons high In authority
the presence of Secretary Fish lu tho Cabinet la no
longer agreeable. Secretary Fish is understood to
have personally Informed tbe editor of the New York
AVetifn? Pn*t that tills supposed semi-official an*
noimcoinont of hli Intention to retire from the Cabinet
was unauthorised tud is untruo.
Onstar Olemln. HposUl 'Ainnt of the Pension
Huro m, whofnrlhel.»«ltivn year* 1m l*en at-itloned
at Chtcsgo, to-day resigned hi* pcsltlou, to lake effect
Aug. 1, sir. Gleiuin has been one of the most efficient
agents la the service.
FlltlSS.
AT EAST BAQINAW.
Bptela l IHtpnteh lo Th* Chlenjo Tritun*,
East Saoutaw, Midi., May 13.—A two-story brick
hold on Potter street, (hla city, owned by Mar
tin Uanlon, was about destroyed by fire
early this morning. The bujldlng was valued
at SI,OOO, and insured for $3,50.t, of which
SI,OOO was in the Lancashire Insurance Company
of Manchester, Eug., and 51,000 in the HpringUelil, of
MaaeadmaeUv, Thu furniture was Insured for S7OO In
the Lancashire, and was about half destroyed.
FIRE FROM HEAVEN.
Sptclnl DUpateh to Th* Chleava TVttuns.
Mkhdota, 111., May 13.—During the thunder-storm
tills evening, the wire of the Great Western Telegraph
ofllce In this city was struck by lightning st oboul
(1:30 p. m. The operating Instruments, desk, door,
and window were Instantaneously set on fire. Ths
Fire Brigade being on the spot Immediately, tbi
flames were extinguished before they could spread,
and the damage—about sloo—was trifling. Thi
operator hod a genuine electric shock.
NEAR KANSAS OITY.
Special IHtpalth to Th* Chlcaao IWftuas,
Kansas Cm, Mo„ A lay 13.—A fire lo Johnson Coun
ty, Kansas, a short distance from this city, destroyed
the residence of John Campbell, burning up an infant
in the flames. The building was a total iocs.
AT CHARLOTTE. MICH.
Brraorr, Mich., May 13.—Green's saw-mllL at Char
lotte, burned to-day. Loss nearly SI,OOO. Not in
sured.
THE BLACK HILLS.
CAPTURED,
ffpttia l Dhpalch I* The Chicago TVibsmt,
Sioux Citt, Ift, r Mfty IS.—A dlipatch to a pmoi
ber« tonlybt from Tort Randall stales that Cspt,
Wharton, with forty-two men and alx wagons, UUck
Hillers, wore captured at the second crossing of (ho
V Armstrong. of Company O,
First United Sfatca Infantry, imflrought Into Fort
llapdail 10-ulght, where they will be held aa prisoner*
until Instructions can bo received from tna head*
qoarten of the Department of the Dakota,
MASONIC.
Niaam.LV, Tenn., May 13.—The Grand Cora
mandery, of Kentucky, eloee their annual aeaalon at
Paducah this evening. The following olhcera were
elected for the ensuing year t Hiram Bassett, Millers
burg, Q. 0.; Jacob Uwlgert, Frankfort, D. 0. W. ; L.
Thomas, Danville, Q. O,; William Ityan, Louisville,
0.0,0.; Iter. William Merrick, Lexington, O. P,.j
W. Duncan, Louisville, O. B. W,; John O. Pearce,
Blayavllle, O. J. W.; D. P. Half, Versaille, O. Tmsur
er; W. O. Slone, Covington, O, Recorder; 0. K, Mil
ler, Louisville, O, Standard-Bearer; J. W. Prewitt,
Franklin, O. S.; S. Apperaon, Mt. Sterling, O. W.;
A. 1). Parish, Georgetown, O. C, O,
RAILROADS AND WAREHOUSES.
Svtcinl DiipaKh to Tht Chicago JWSvnc.
SraiMorixLD, 111., Mey 19.—The Board of Railroad
and Warehouse Oonmdsalonani met yesterday sod
transacted tome routine business. At a late meeting
of the Board, held In Chicago, arrangements were
made to prevent a repetition of the action of ex-
Inspector Usrper. According to the present arrange
ment, the Inspection fees are to be deposited dally In
the National Bank of Illinois to th* creditor the
Board. These funds will then bo drawn out, upon the
drafts of the Board, to meet such bills as it »n«» fa
prove for th* expeueee of th* depaftmotn.
THE WEST VIROINIA CAPITOL.
Wuxilino, W. Va., May 13.—Dispatch** from
Charleston to Cincinnati jiapcri stating that all the
parties engaged in preparing to'remove the Capitol
from Charleston to Wheeling were being served *W*
writs of arrests ere considerably magnified. A spa*lk
to the HUndarit today sty* (be rule against UedcrWr
who Is superintending the patklogiw the fiftAwim
was dismissed yesterday,.