The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-31
CHaICAGO.
Ghristmas---'a'isea;r Defaica-
ton OF the CITY Trcasurcr over
$500, OOO---D of tisc
WOrkingmen, &c.


Christmas IL here once more with its va
rcd pleasures its presents and its festivals;
and Santa Claus has never, in this vicinity,
seemed more thoroughly to be occupied with
his special avocation than during the past
few days. The toy stores, confectionery
shops, and jewelry emporiums have all been
crowded with eager purchasers striving to
| get the first choice of the particular article
for which they were in search while the
sidewalks in front OF these places have
been blocked with people, admiring the cx-
tensive and charming displays in the show
windows. The infinitely unique and conf
| cal styles of
| THE PngsENTs
to be seen this year is perfectly wonderful.
If you so desire you may have roast of
beef, which opens in some sly corner to let
in candies and other gifts, placed there by
loving hands thus furnishing the means
of regretfnl surprise and happy dsappoint-
ment so we find the Eastwood potato
with cavity for j0njous, and the donkey s
head which will hold ten pounds of Gun
theirs delicious sugar combinations. Every
body was loaded with the above and other
inventions of genius prepared by man and
to be bought with money, and last evening
all were ready for the advance on their
friends.
DREAMS
| ,rora tho orior nf tbo ,,l
of all colors, sizes and shapes, danced in
ccssantly before the tickle visions of the
restless sleepers.
THE THEATRES
have proposed extra matinecs in honor of
the Christmas holiday, and each of them
will tender rich programmes. Sothern is
at the Academy Lolita at McVicker's, and
1.-THE Geneva Cross will be given by the
excellent stock company at Hoolcy's ;
while at Myers Opera House the Ministries,
always fresh and sparkling, WILL as usual,
convulse vast audience. 1t has now tran
spired why
| MIR. DAVID A. GAGE
was so anxious to obtain IA reelection ia
the Office of city treasurer. You have
probably heard of his large defacation OF
the city funds, being to the extent OF over
$500, 900, to say nothing Of the $685., 900,
which he had deposited in banks which
have collapsed. Mr.. Gage would have
been able, If reelected, to replace the
money fraudulently appropriated, so that
the public could not possibly have dscov-
cred it, and thus lie would have been able
retain the good character he has now
almost irretrievably lost. The x-treasurcr
is to be pitied No man had the confidence
Of the people more than he and no one
under the circumstances, has ever had
more sympathzers. lie was generous,
| opcn-heartcd gentleman in his dealings, and
had by his tact in business accumulated a
considerable fortune, which he now offers
to turn over to the city to be appropriated
in settling up his deficiency. The alarm
ing extent to which defalcations are be.
coming prevalent in this country, is reason
for the prompt and unreserved prosecution
and punishment of dcfaulters as common
criminals. The big stealers should have
no exemptions beside those granted to the
little stealcr whatever may be his connec-
tons, associations or influences, Until
such course is pursued, the frightful ray,
ages of smooth-faced rascals in the public
treasures for the past few years will be
constantly repeated and churches will be
composed of thieves and the criminal code
will have to be repealed and another sub
stituted, based upon principles opposite to
those upon which 1t now rests. The ex-
treasurer should be indicted and punished
! ~ o criminal.