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The Illinois Legislature Votes q
Three Million Loan TO Chicago.

ST. LOUIS, Oct ts-The Lower House
OF the Illinois Legislature yesterday pass.
ed bill for the relief Of Chicago, which
provides for the issue Of ten year six per
cent bonds for the amount of principal
and interest expended by her on the lii.
nois and Michigan Canal. Nearly three
millions Of the bonds are TO be delivered
before November 10Th, and not less than
one fifth nor more than onc.third OF the
proceeds OF the bonds to be used in re.
building the public works Of Chicago, and
the remainder to support the police and
| fire departments.
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AMBURLEY, OST., C,ctis-Thc 5choon-
or Lucy, anchored Of. Algonac, Michigan,
and the Mary Thompson, Of Chicago, arc
ashore at Point Albert. No lives lost
ktSEARDfEE, GST., Oct l9-.The
barge Twilight, Laden with lumber, drift.
ed ashore near here last night All hands
gone; supposed 70 Pave persisted.
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THE WISCONSIN FIRES.

Milwaukee Organizing Relief for
the Sufferers.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1s.-The relief com.
mittee for Northern Wisconsin have de.
cided to send two good men into every
county devastated BY fire to ascertain tho
exact amount aud kind Of supplies now
needed md the probable amount needed
Tor future time during the winter, and the
nearest point to which supplies may bc
sent.
The ladies Of this city are making up
large quantities Of clothing rs last rs pos.
siblo Ior the use Of the destitute during
the coming winter.
The recent rains have stopped III con.
fagrations after everything was burned
that could be burned.
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AttOTneys.at.LAW.
W. ?, & D. L. HuBBARD, 4th st., one door south
Of Court House
PICK Is COCuRAS, 4th At, "a door below Quincy
srASrON & ALLISON. ith u. north OF Monroe,
II. NJ. RUSSELL, % Monroe street,
Banks and Bankers.
BANK or WHEELING, No Main street.
CRY BANK, Crangr's Block, Market struoL
First NATIONAL BASR, No Monroe street
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK, corner Main and
Monroe streets
NATIONAL SAyISGs BANK, No Main street
PEoPLEs BASR, % Main street
Books and Stationery.
CAMrRELL & MoDEWHoT, cor, Market and Mon
roe sts
PAUL. Bnos. & Co. 90 MnFkctst
Book Binders and Blank books.
MnLS, FREw s Co., IS Quincy street,
Boots and Shoes, Cwholcsalo)
G. D. KNOX s Co., Gj Main street
Boots and Shoes, lRoailJ
L, V. BLOND, iOI Main street
Bread AMI Crackers,
GEO. T. ZmMER, 10! MarketstrCct
Chrome, and Frames.
E, L. NlooLL & Co., under McLuro House.
China, Glass, &C
F.C. wNsmr 4 Co., 81 Monroe street
Clothing.
Tuos HuGuEs. IS cor. Monroe aud Water sts
J. \, LAKIS S Co, No Monroe street
J.H' sTALLMlS i 60, 25 Monroe street.
PPATFEEBAcu q sEABmGur, 20 Maiu street
ConfcetIORcrS.
Schulz & NEUHAusES, 05 Market street
pen''"'
Market, ''''''
Drurgl,t, ,Wholeaalrl
,.,,,,r,,,, -, mos q 70 Main s,,.c,
LOGAN, List & Co., Bridge corner.
Druggists, RotaiJ
P,,,,,,,r noc,,,,,a M ndd F,IIn,va, Hail
EnAVND boehisgl ~ ~, VHu Ky. IIN Fu''IMI ""'"
"'''N'" p"o'' '''' ""'A''s''" '''''
DrV Goods
,r...,, ,,,,.., ,,ust, st.,,,
nESTh hhuts, ~ ~ nIin uan,,i pto,,. Maine,
JnIy 'iItV RNWvrn i 70, al and Al Main At
HESRY RogMrR, sd cor. Main and BIddlostA.
GEo, Il, TAYLOR X Co., Merchants BLOCK, Main
Furniture.
FnrESD 3 sov, i5i Main strcct
WHGsSI NJ 2lSR y pS s"g NTH end Centre Wheeling
Market,
C,o,erts, NUholeaalcl
HESRY X. IIsr & Co, cor Main & Quincy sts
odLEBAr, soy GO, o. Main street
JOsEPm srEIDEL s CO., a. Main st., cor. Quincy.
Gro,sr, Rctau\
'' 49,
T. H. BoorH Cpucor Monroe q water ~,
dREER q PAU, No. Washington Hall
Hat, and Cans,
HARPEa & BRos., Is Main street
Irop. SaIl,.Ae.
MBruALr 6 puRr. ~ Main street
JAo0B SNYDER, 80 MalA street
IDrrnDre.
AETNA Fine AND MARSE lS,. Co.. orllcc under
AcLnro House. ,-...... c. .,.t-,
next DIOR to Merchants National Bank
FRANKLtN Insurance 90, ~ Monroe street.
PEABOpN ls-uhANtG 90 IVo MhtHci -UHyI
WEST "a. lNslNANos co.. 'ou'h s'uo monroe
Joh prIntipv.
pnvw u,o,y.Iuu, l5OnIpcy str,rt
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Tim Pet IIol,ted Nurder TtInl.

NEWARK, N. j., October ls.-ln the
Bolts trial to-day, the prosecution rested
at noon. The defence opened their case,
stating grounds that the prisoners mind
was suCh as made him Irresponsible and
that the pistol was discharged accident.
slly. The Court adjourned.
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The Ohio Falls Canal.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct 1S.-Tho com.
milleo Of the Cincinnati Chamber Of
Commerce are well pleased with the
work on the canal. They say fifteen
more days working weather will advance
1t enough to letthrOugh boats eighty feet
wide
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ST. Louis, Oct ls.-Tho body Of Ed.
ward f. Ward was found in the fair
grounds near Sedalia, No, to-day, under
circumstances Indicating suicide by
poison. Mr.. Ward was well known
citizen, and an insurance agent in Sedalia
and a relative Of Julia Ward Howe, the
authoress. Financial embarrassment !:
supposed 70 have induced the act
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MEXICO.

CRY OF MExIco, October 10, via ia.
vANA, October ls.-A pronunciamenlo
attempted here on the Slh inst, was
promptly suppressed. Parfers Diaz IS
icp ,ried to be on the road, between 70.
Cbla and Vera Cruz, at the head OF 1000
men The National forces at Ari2iba
will march against him.
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A Generous Contribution from

ERIE, PA, Oct. 19-This city has
raised S2jOOO for the relief Of Chicago,
Northern Michigan and Wisconsin, and
the County Commissioners are expected
to vote $1,000 additional. ,.
The United States steamer Michigan
leaves this port to morrow Tor Detroit,
there to offer her services in carrying
supplies to the burnt district Of Michigan
The Alps Insurance Company, Of this
city, will pay all It's Chicago losses, about
II 20 nnn
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IRELAND.

DUBLIN, October l9.-Tho prosecutions
against the policemen OF this city for cx'
ceeding authority, continues to be pressed.
LONDON, October l9,-ln Belfast yes.
terday, $4,000 was subscribed for the re.
lief Of Chicago
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A Springfield tNnsiJ Clergyman
Killed.

spRrSoFrE1p, Oct is-Rey Chns. II
Hinsdale, for twenty five years pastor OF
the Blaniord Congregational Church, was
thrown from his carriage in that town
Yesterday, and instantly killed.
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BlSGon ME., Oct. ls-The advent Of
the President in honor Of the opening Ol
the European & North American Rail.
way, has created sensation IN this vi
ciniiy. Tie celebration Is Of All enthuSi.
Astic CharnEler.
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IIcnrr ROnbctr in 1Inrti,bptg.

HARRrsRURG, PA, Oct. ls.-A contrac.
tor named Rice, from Pottstown, was
robbed Of $4,000 in this city to-day.
Pepper was thrown in his eyes and s
satchcl containing the money taken
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MAcoS, GA, October 1s.-Thc entries
for the State fair, 10 be held on tile 23d
inst, are unusually large The fair prom.
isCs to be q success
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The Cnplntrd schnnnrt.

BosTOS, October 1S-Thc Revenue
cutter Hawling reports the speaking
fisherman \ who reported having seen
Horton on Monday night ltis generally
credited she has been re captured
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CtNCINNATI.

Aid for. Michigan and Wisconsin
Sufferers.
CINCINNATI, October ls,-The public
meeting to-day in aid Of the sufferers Of
Michigan and Wisconsin, besides appoint.
inc A committee to solicit subscriptions,
requested the Common Council TO Nppro-
pti4tc $4,000. The Chamber OF Com.
mcrce appropriated $1,000. The police.
man each gave 50, making in all S9OO.
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HARTFORD, October 1s.-The nine fire
insurance companies OF Hartford, since
their organization, have paid losses
amounting to over tlIty.nine million dol
lars. Their Chicago fire insurance
amounts to seven or eight millions
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SPAIN.

MADRID, Oct. 19-The adherentS oI
Sorrilla have issued a manifesto counter
TO thut of Sagosta, which supports the
Savoy dynasty.
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LtrrLE ROCK, Oct. is.-Thc Be ard Of
Trustees OF the Agricultural Collef c have
decided to locate " in Washington county.
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"A portion OF 'hc subscription made
at Worcester, Mass, will be appropriated
to the reliet OF the sufferers in the North.
west.
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The Commerce Insurance Cor ipAny,
OF Albany, have increased their capital
100000, and reiolved to contiuu e buui.
ncaa
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WHEELIN G
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

Names, Business md Locations of
the Leading Houses in Wheeling,
for the use Of Country Merchants
aud others visiting the City. Those
intending to purchase will do well
to cut this out for reference.
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WAR DEPAR7yBgr,
OrricE oPTHE CHEZ sidSAL OFrlCER,
WAtniEGTOH, D. C., Oct. 1870 =. Y.


A falling barometer, with increasing
soulherly winds, 10 probable for Thurs
day, in the northwest and on the upper
Lakes stationary; and a rising barometer.
with clear and pleasant weather from the
Ohio Valley to tue Gulf and south Allan
tic coasts; and partially cloudy weather
with westerly winds in ,Sew England
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BY TELEG RAP II.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
Exclusively to the IntelllgGnCer.
(By the Western Union Line.
once Northwest cor. Of Main and Monroe sts }
MAINE.

Opening of the European and AmeTi-
can Acknowledgements by PTGsi-
dent Grant and other Distinguished
Gentlemen.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
THE INSURANCE CRISIS.
SEVERAL COMPANIES REPORTED IN LIQUIDATION

SEVERAL COMPANIES REPORTED IN LIQUIDATION
ESTIMATED LOSSES.
The scenes in and around the Fire Insur
apce Companes' Offices yesterday were unusually eI-
citing Policy holders rushed nervously in and out
asked II the companies had stopped, seemed half sur
pr.ed they had not and departed hastily TO REIN
sure themselves often In companies Of less stability
The officers and employees worked with will to arrive
at some sort of an estimate Of the possible losses but In
the case of some Of the larger companies estimate can
be formed for two three days Reckless and often To-
tav unfouuded rumors flying about the city - to
the soyency of this or that company At one time 10
yas positively asserted that the Home Insurance
Company must stops later In the afternoon their osses
were put down at 100000. Tho Security was also sup
posed seriously crippled but no Trustworthy esu
mate of their losses could had though they stated
to be about O. OF the other Companies the Mar
fet Astor Irving Beekman. Western of Buffalo, Buffalo
Fire and Marine Buffalo City, and North American Of
Hartford were said TO have virtually stopped their
agents refusing TO take any esh risks or 10 ransact
business Whatever. The officers OF the Continental
affirm that they pay all their losses and still have
their CAPITAL untouched. The Liverpool London and
Globe one of the largest insurance Companies in the
world having s2oooOooo assets, say that they win be
unable to form an estmate OF their osses for three
four days They have done very large business In Chi
csro hut of course their asseta put them In
positon of entire security The losses Of the Inerna
tons Insurance Company are put down At e%5ooso 40
.uminr everything dead loss Judge Savage the Pros
ident has started for Chicago with 100000 10 pay on
their liabilities ut The Hanover Insurance Com
pany will also have surplus after paying all losses oy
the Chicago fre.
The Ph9nx Company Of Hartford has issued Inc ioi
lowing notice " their agents:
PHGNIx INSURANCE CohIAsI OF
HARTFORD, Coss., Oct 10
10 ht 1esnt. q Ms Cospes Of IN. sxsst amount os
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11

this evening" at which resolutions were passed re-
commencing Gov. Palmer to call an extra session of
the Legislature at once. Ex-Gov. Oglesby was ap-
pointed to proceed to Springfield and lay the matter
before Gov Palmer.
All the packing houses In Chicago, and many of the
elevators remain uninjured and these two branches
Of Chicagos best property will be but sghtly inter-
rupted. The Directors of the Chamber Of Commerce
met to-day and resolved to proceed at once to the
reSrection Of their elegant ediRce.
Two companies of United States infantry arrived
here this evening and win be at once put on patrol
duty.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
CONDITION OF THE CHICAGO BANKS.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1O.-The following STATE
mcnt is made up from the latest returns received at the
office Of the Controller OF the Currency The Outstand
ing circulation secured by United States bonds depos
tied by the banks with tho Treasurer Of the United
States. Deductng from the Liabilities the capital and
accumulated profits which the banks to their own
stockholders 1t will be that the assets are more
than 100000 greater than tho remaining liabilities
The following are tho and liabilities OF the Ma
tional Banks in Chicago, June 10, Is71
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
PRICE FOUR CENTS.

our osses in the Chicago FIRE, but after chose exanina
ton of returns from that agency we feel ~arraced
losses hOnoraby and promptly. leaving handsome mar
gin OF our large surplus for future operations The les
rates heretofore paid. II. KELJo, Agent.
The total losses sustained by Hartford companies are
estimated at N2,000,e0.
The Merchants Insurance Company OF New-Iork CITY
have but SIS 900 the total amount OF insurance and
loss at the Chicago fire. AS there other Merohsns
Insurance Companies In Chicago Hartford, Providence
and other cities this s made to correct
wrong Impressions The foow speaks
for Itself: co
No. 14s BROADWAY, NEw-YORK, Oct 10. 1911
70 me EdIIor or The Tribune:
SIR: We take pleasure In answering your inquiries a.
csgo fre and present the following statement:
Gross assets Oct 10, :, c *soS''N
Cash capital. .s1ee"l
And the following ing losses in the CLcago
Baker. Smith 4 Co. Of New.Yori 5000
Bowen. Whitman & winsow. 5000
q. Hubbard Co........... 5000 lo'ooo-Z'l't'o 90
Net surplus after paying Chicago losses. s252 4li
Her-York, Oct. 10, 1911 j. l.. DOUGLASS, Secretary.
TIE HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANIES.
HARTFORD, Conn, Oct. 9.-The Fire Insur-
ance Companies of Hartford have not yet attempted to
make definite estimate OF their losses but, doubtless,
the aggregate will be several millions The directors and
other officers Of all the leading Companies vigorously
sert their determination pay every dollar rapidly as
possible. and they have already begun their arrange
ments to that effect
The Life Insurance Companies have many millions
loaned upon real estate security In Chicago, but their
rule is to require that the land alone shall than
secure the debt, they apprehend no loss
THE BOSTON COMPANIES.
BOsTON, Oct 10.--The Boston Insurance Offices,
far ascertained liable for lOOOOo In Chicago
risks. The Hide and Leather Insurance Company has
the largest risk, amounting to sGoOOO The losses Of
Boston merchants are proportOnaly small. The prnct
pal losses In the East fall upon manufacturing COM
panes. A large Boston clothing house. with q branch
house In Chicago, had building and goods burned,
valued at t25O,OOo.
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11

In response to the call of the Controller for reports
from the banks showing their condition on the I'd inst,
but Ave Chicago banks have forwarded their Official
statements. These to-day aud possibly more may
be received tomorrow. After that date 10 h not ex-
pected at the Department that any further reports viii
be received Partial returns will however, be pronul
gated by the Controllers Office, together with the usual
promulg gaton Of National Bank reports.
The following list gives the names OF the
banking institutions Of Chicago the offices Of which,
Ia renortad hava been al des
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
HOME CHARITY.
nRooKLrN CONTRIBUTES 41o00o0-A PUBLIC
MEETING TONIGHT.

The ersa. disas.sr ct Chicago has caused tho
o., ntense .xcsemeps amsne Ill classss In Broshlyn.
T po.rd q, Aldorusn In special session, ct neon yss
,.rd.v rscsiycd oomnunicssioa from Mayor KAlS-
se,.oh msr,st,ns tas psoprssw Of borrowing >sAsos
Tor the relief Of sne susrers azd n the absence Of s
rov.r on the part of the Council Volunteering With
uSse McCue and Others to become personally respond
bile for its repayment Alderman Richardson oasred ths
,o,,oxtnr which was unanimously adopted:
p.s.I 1SsI tA a Il dty b dssstsd
o.s 90 sausa As CAsaye Relief yssd Sy sss es.s.ls
sss PifsS fa1s. -
New-York tribune., 1871-10-11
Is reported, have been all destroyed:
THE FEELING IN THIS CITY.

In business circles the fearful conhagratiOn
was the topic Of universal discussion, yesterday The
extreme excitement and detection Of the prevoue day
had given way to a subdued feeling accompanied
by increased commseratOn for the thousands Of suffer
ers As Monday the bulletins Of the newspaper Offices
were scanned with the deepest interest by thousands Of
sympathetic persons. All felt that Eew-York should
again prove herself what she had so often been entitled
the City Of Charity-and hasten through her prominent
citizens to the relief Of the homeless and the suffering
citizens her sister city OF Chicago At the different
centers of trade and commerce down town, while the
dealers did not lose the opportunity OF protng by their
knowledge as to the manner in which their interests
woud be affected by the cOnHagration, yet they
keenly alive the necessity Of taking measures at
once for the immediate relief Of Chicago. All were
agreed ON this one point of the necessity for Obtaung
subscriptions Of money
In Wal-st stocks were wildly thrown the market
by weak holders and II had not been for the strong
sustaining influences Of heavy purchases made on be-
half Of wealthy operators the decline would have been
much more disastrous As it is, four failures have
already been announced three being officially reported
TO the Board One other dealer had TO receive certain
amount OF Stocks could not do and the stock was
sold out for his account The houses falling were E. g.
Munroe Co.. H. Csmbloss, A V. B. Van Dyck,l and
Otis The three former were regarded as smong the
most conservative in the street, were supposed t be
doing very safe business and had been members o. the
stock % s a times q IN Ss
OF minute The tendency Of the general list wsa de-
cdedy downward the better class OF investment sticks
declining the most
LOSSES IN NEWARK.
NEWARK, Oct. 10.-The greatest sympathy is
felt IN this city for the sufferers by the Chicago ire
Among the heavy losers Is A. Fl. Miller, Of Miller Btos,
jewellers Of this city, who owned block In Randolph,
opposite tho Sherman House. worth sooooos II 10 esti
mated that the companies Of this city win ose
between 10000 and $4,000 The Fremens Company had
risks OF $4,000 j. D. Fsrwell Co.. Field, Leitor Co.,
and another dry goods house. Other Losses are a fol-
lows: Hembodt, 5000, estimated Newark Mutual. .;
Peoples, s,sos; NewJersey, 5000; Mechanics. s New
ark City, 5000 MerchAnts. not u7ooo Thsrs VII
be . special meeting in the Board OF Trade rooms 70
morrow evening" to take action for the rehef Of ee an
ferers The Republic Trust Company .nnoassss 1Hsm
wii receive and promptly remit all conibutoAa Aayor
Rcord has issued proclamation IN vhfca e IsgStsS 49,
the people TO convene at the city Hail ecmorox Sss
noon 10 take measures TO relieve thar feiNr ooSaM
men 10 suddenly and fearfully smittcn- mos0'Ss"s
has been opened at fAs AdserHs~ once
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-08-18
SOcietA and Fashion.

A new waltz has just been composed
by Strauss for the dip
Many of the cashmere sacques are
made with small-pointed hood with
black silk lining
Sailors hats are voted absurd for
maidens of forty
Our grandmothers' lace collars are
again III fashion
Black grenadine is n fashionable mate
rial for afternoon toilets.
White breakfast robes are profusely
eml roidered with black braid.
White muslin or tulle is the fashiona-
bic material for evening dresses.
Pearl jewelry is very much in fashion
this season, especially pearl necklaces.
La .SeriUe, hit of head gear more a
hat than a bonnet, is among the styles.
Partisan bonnets of white lace, with
orange blossom ornaments are IN vogue
for brides.
Wide hemstitched handkerchiefs are
once more in fashion, and are ornament
ed in the centre with initials or mono
gram.
Fashionable colors for summer gloves
Putty color, Strawberries and cream,
smoke color, tea rose, primrose, pale tan
and cHiJ color.
Travelling suits are made of plain
materials and suhlucd colors, fact
which will be hailed with delight by ad-
mirers of sense and modeSty.
A belle at Newport has a wardrobe
which fills seven huge trunks. No less
than eight lace sacks are included in the
extraordinary list.
Gloves show no change in fashion oi
style Light colors invariably find favol
among both sexes during the summer
months for all full dress occasions
Turban hats have quite gone out o
fashion. for which heaven be praised, as
they were, without exception, the mos
ugly affairs ever introduced.
Many round hats are trimmed witt
blue or gray grenadine, with long end al
tne nack, which is wound loosely rouno
the throat and ties at one side, and IL
travelling is used for veil.
Very elegant morning dresses are o
thin yellow baJste. made with alternate
founces of white and yellow embroidery
The overskirt is trimmed to match, ant
the waist is made in the shape of loos'
sacque cut open at the back.