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Bon Or. 8r. @iIb. DabImann.

Grfsr 2btiI. - lGntrr ben 98itSen.
, 1873-03-05

"inona :, 3. s. skeer, Thomns P. Morrill,. phla-
| dclphia, Nere the prominent guests ut tho Sher-
| man House yesterday.
| The first indication Of building operations on
tie North Side during tho coming scaaon is
from AIR. Phil. Conley, who, as soon as the
"eather permits, will commence two handsome
Residences on North State street, between Chi
cago GSenue and Superior street. T',cy arc to
be two stories high, with Maosard roof, and cost
$4,000:
Tbs annual meeting Of the chamber Of Com
merce Association tor tho election Of officers,
was held Yesterday afternoon ct tho Office ct
Jones i Reynolds No. Il Chamber Of Commerce
Building. The following gentlemen were cho-
zen: President, D. 4. Jones; Vice-Prcsident,
George c. Walker; Directors, s.. K. Pearsons,
G. e. Culver, Artemas Carter, Thomas L. Par
Il. 4. Hutchingson, J. ". Toune, J. L. Han
cock.
Mr. George 4. Clark recently purchased full
set of bound volumes Of tho London Illustrated
Ncscs, commencing with Jan. i, 1e42. Perhaps
there il more valuable collection of illustrated
books in the country than thcse. It is fortu-
nate that they arc III the hands Of Mr.. Clark,
whose well known courtesy lnsures ready acceBs
to those who may wish to consult them.
James F. DeTinney, living ut No. 1864 State
street, has been in trouble. Happe-::ag to be
t''tn witness against . man raneu updegran, when
that peaceful gentleman thi1sted for the gore OF
mr. q. Roberts, UpdegTaff thirsts for his gore
also. Tie unfortunate DeVinney, anxious to re-
side on State etrcct With full share Of gore in
his veins, appealed to Justice OF the Peace,
who put the thirsty citizen under bonds to keep
the peace And nor Updegran, grown more
thlrstysby abstinence, wants the gore of the
whole neighborhood- The neighborhood is in
trouble about it, and deserve to be, il it has not
the courage to put an end to his threats.
, 1873-03-05
A Wall FROM THE COUNTY CLERK,

Anybody who can explain to the bewildered
County Clerk, pollak, what this means, will be
comforting q favor upon distressed fellow
citizen that will DO promptly rewarded with a
shower OF grateful tears and 3 large leather
medal:
Jaspr Co nls., Yale 0, Febua1y 26.-hir. curk
Of said coast Of Cook County, Is, Mr. Clark OF Cook
Co., want you to look at the record Of sed Iand
longing to Mara hall and hex husdanan dido sevrl
Years ag the land fell to his wife and halls ther
Oh deed with ot enoT arr onley won tr1 had won
child and he is liye this land fell to him
from tho wrest hts father aud moter is
deed aeyrl years ago don't whot the {uttesly
uninteug1bie but looks Hkc) mandrs lad 1t was paid
tell sixteen Of 20 yers Egg 1sss lot in this world with
land think there is aighty akrs think wont be SER
tin will give sum won good birth to see to h1en the
land hat Tor got vat wss grand father name e1 eas III
his friend a1r. what your Is wit to Yale po
Jasper co, Ills writ sun let me mo oil bot the land II
you pies.
don't mo what the uandra is to this laad,
, 1873-03-05
SANITARY MATTERS.

Tho Board Of Health had it's regular meeting
yesterday afternoon, Dir. Hoard in tho chair. A
number Of bills we're audited, and ordered paid.
The Sanitary Superintendent reported 1877
deaths for the week, IT less than for the pre-
ceding one. OF these, II wcre males, and Sc
females: There we're Is deaths By convul-
Eions, Is by consumption, 9 by small
po1, and 6 by pneumonia. Thirty-niDe
were under l year old; This decrease
IN deaths was not expected. Considering the cold
weather the death rnte is unusually low. For
tho same week last year there were 142 deaths.
There was large increase last week in deaths
by conTulsions and pneuInonia. The most
marked features we're the incroase by acute in
hammatoEy diseases and tho decrease by small
pox- Those under 20 suffered the most.
The mean daily temperature OF tho week was
sevon degrees lower than for the preceding one.
Smallpox and va1io!oid cases have been reported
at seventeen new places. This decrease is very
great: there being fifty 1ess than for the CORE
spending week in 1872 It is hoped from the
steady decrease in caecs that the disease is COM
ing to an end. The number Of deaths by small
pox is accounted for BY the low tenpo1atnre.
For the same time, st. Louis lost thirty-fyc.
, 1873-03-05
SUICIDE OLA FORMER CHICAGO REPORTER,

Mr. Oscar G. Pratt, formerly journalist Of
this city, died, on Saturday last, in Omaha, from
the effects OF an overdose OF morphine, inten-
tionally taken. The circumstances attending
the act were peculiar. few hours before it's
commission he called on wel-known firm Of
undertakers, and asked them the price OF certain
styles, OF coffins. When asked who had de-
myself" On Saturday evening, physicians were
called to his residence aad found him nearly
dead from some cause not appa-
rent. Being asked what was he
matter, he confessed what he had
done. and, in answer to further questions, sud
remedies were tried, but without producing any
favorable change in his condition; he died goon
afterwards. Mr. Pratt studied law in Pontiac,
Michigan. Not finding immediate 1emunerativo
ing book agency as > precarious means Of OBJ
tanning livelihood. In 1865 he accepted
q reportoria1 position on the Detroit
Posi-, aud, having held it for a year
OF two, came t. Chicago; and was associated in
newspaper he afterwards became city editor.
Leaving the Republican year later, he went. it
is believed, to Toledo md was in some manner
connected With one Of the morning dailies Of
that city. His further Journalistic experience
was characterized BY many vicissitudes, his con-
nection with newspapers being Of limited dura-
ton. His last work in that profession was upon
the Bee and Dispatch Of Omaha, where he
died. For year past ho has been
out Of money and very despondent. He leaves
wife and one child who are at present in Omaha.
The statement that the deceased was at one time
connected with the Cincinnati Enquirer is in
correct. He offered his services to that sheet,
but they we're not accepted. It is not to be pre-
snmed 5;a that the grass viii refuse to STOW above
less, and failed in the solution OF ife's problem,
which perplexes all.
, 1873-03-05

It will be remembered that when II. Henri
Rochefort was allowed to come to Ve1sailles
from Fort Boyard, it was for the purpose OF con-
tracting q amarriage with Mile. Renault, his for
mer mistress, who was supposed to bo at the
last extremity. Nile. Renault really was in such
a state Of weakness that it was feared
Rho would not be able to go through the cere-
mony, and when it Was concluded she received
the Last sacrament. However, since her mar
riage the health or Nine. de Rochefort has grad
ua11y improved, aud, though still pale and weak,
she is able to 60 out for short walks. Nine.
Rochefort has been supported in her ILL.,
ness By her wish to join her Children, who
were entrusted to the ccre of friend who
resides at St. Martin de Be, where her husband
ia now confined. She has already had several
interviews with H. Destrem, her husbands
former secretary, on the subject She an
nounces her intention OF going, as soon as tho
Doya1d Vile, 80 as to be near her husband
duri1 his stay in tho fort.-S,oiss Times.
, 1873-03-05

There is good authority for stating that in this
country ono adult out Of every ssx dies OF consup
ton indeed prevalent and fstal has this disease
become that it is dreaded the great scourge Of the
human race Yet, in the formative etages, a pulno-
n.ry complaints may be readily controlled BY resort
ing promptly to the Ezpectorant Of Pr Jayne which
Inflammation, and cleznses Them and the lungs OF
an inpu.tes. It Is certain rencdy for coughs and
cold, which, when left TO thenseives frequently
chti; ecctual1y il taken IN time, and the directions
strictly followed It tas maintained its reputation ~
who threatened with lung diseases o. any Ct the
symptoms Of bronchitis OF as.hu: viii At once g1vc
this STANDARD remedy trial. they will never reEret It.
Sold nsarywhc-e.
, 1873-03-05

Anon, 4to a4l,..:. ..:.a 1.,,v,., ~, n1,,1
lenged any amateur bi1liardist, or any pEofese
glonal barring Nelms, Plunkett, and Estephe, II
Ph.uadelphla, ~. to play him match gsmo o.
billiards
Mr. Burlev. citv cornntrot1er vas, Yesterday
notified by younR man: that be was new re-
y call on the Comptroller for news.
James P. Thomas. St. Paul; R. ". White,
Winona; P. C. Fisher. Fond du Lac: william,
s. Thomas Nav Vorit Georoa + Rrouphton
CiDcinnati: T. n Gon1'av T6iedo wera et tIe
Treunont Hnnsa rasterd.yy' ~' " @''~
, 1873-03-05

4 unique birthday party was recently given by
child1ess Boston couple to their cat. Tom was
adorned with ribbons and farbe1ous, and his
portion Of tho feast consisted Of 4 gerno supper
and plenty Of catnip. The rest Of the assem-
blago 81. down to collation., Of which the cen
tre piece vas q cake covered With sugar cats
Tom excused himself early in the evening. az he
had al engagement with some OF the {e1ires,
ard just before tho party bcoko up, he came
round With 1et Of jolly fellows and serenaded
the company.
, 1873-03-05
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE Of 9RA[Hi


E1P3IASAIIoS OF REFERENCE NAnKB.-t Saturday
copied. Snnday excepted. ! Monday axecptce. Ar
fafe SUNDAY at 8Ro a. n. Daily.
CHICAGO ALTON RAILROAD.
ehtea9o, AE3n q ~ L,xis Through Line Louis:a.1
4o) "ets short rou:e Chicago Ecnsas Cit fnio1
0t13ofs u est Slug. near Auaison.t bridge.
, 1873-03-05

Milwaukee. st. Paul i: 1ffur1esp-t
olis Day E9prsss. ss..............-..t" SO
Mau and E1psess. =
Nilwaukee, st, Pan1 i NflnueaD-
otis Night Expseas. It u
, 1873-03-05

st. Louis 4 Springfield Express,
via Min Line.
Kansas Cttr Fast Express, vta
Jacksouvtlfe, ILL.,, and 1,ouisi-
anA, Mo. ,,,;4,.
Henpn8, Lscor, Washington Ex-
pret4 {t"asteru DfE.siuo.s...
Joliet i Dwight Accommodation.
st. Louis i Springfield Lightning
Express, via 1lain Line, and also
via Jacksonvillo Divistou.
kansAA CITY G1press, ria jack
s1nTille, ILL.,, i Louisiana, Mo. !
Jehsrson City E1press.
Peoria, keokuk i Hurl'n E1.-..,
Gpaliy, via Main Limo, and datl
Jacksonville Division. 3tDailJ. '
MrNor1t 3fondnx sfa InaIaa-n;lt. I
, 1873-03-05

S!o5, On 0eoT8e CnApmaa " HI, v o1lin +.
The petition for bankruptcy OF Thomas Griffin,
Senior, coming on to be heard, Judge Bodgett
dismissed it for want OF evidence Of the facts
alleged
BASKnupTCT MATTERS.
Jesse e. Cummings aud Charles Y. Chandler,
Of McDonough County, yesterday petitioned the
Court for leave to sell real estate in the City OF
Macomb. conveyed to them as Trustees for
David Scott, for a loan Of 81 700, the interest
not having becn paid: They also claim payment
for an issuance OF 81 900 effected on the prop
erty. The petition WIS referred to the Muster
to take proof and report ss to the amount due,
and all material facts.
In compliance with further petition Of the
Assignees OF Mum l. Scott, to define their
property valued at s35, ,0e0, rule was yesterday
entered on Winstone to show cause On the first
Monday of April.
" In tho matter OF the Mutual Security Insur-
ance Company, a compromise was allowed, in
the settlement of tho notes Of A. J. T. H. II.
Smith, for $615, By transfer OF the debtors
policy Of IS, 900, and all dividends thereon, in
full satisfaction of the same.
The Assignee's report OF sale, in the matter OF
the Chicago Attrilion Pulverizing Company
terday confirmed Objections to be fled By
Monday.
The Calendar Of the Bankruptcy Court is to be
made IN this week, and the first cases may DO
taken MP some day ne1t week, it the parties are
=
:: A. discharge vas entered in the matter Of
Adam Baierle. and the order OF dismissal Was
made absolute in the matter Of Could Hodges,
4 Dana
4 reference was made to ). A. Grain, in the
natter Of Gilbert McClayton. |
Z. e. Jonkius wac appointed Assignee, yester- |
3ay in the estate of 4. Willis Paine. |
~ 1t tho first meeting OF creditors Of the es- |
ate of Francis 2luuson, statloner. Yesterday, |
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-09-12

hours, and no time was allowed to g" t"
waste. .,II
some sharp word firing was indulge"
in ,s thr memories became treShehed Ill
regard to camp occurrences. Ana our
Good old Father Blake, tifer, drummer,
nurse. and chaplain, gave PROOF posl'iNe
that he had neither forgotten L" "i""'
beat, talk or pray. a,o
At ten o'clock we sat down 10 an e'e.
CANT banquet. spread by mine host "f
the Junction House.
Most happy speeches were maze by
Gen. Thomas. Coils. Mead, Dillingham;
button, Maj. Barstow, Capt. EHllH'''
and others. aS also by the only CIVILIAN
present. Hon. Heman Carpenter: OF
Mortified but the grand treat OF the
evening was THE Poem. 10y Capt.
Geo. y. Carpenter. of Chicago. inns
was most cleverly written, ana read,
and presented both the serious ana
comic side of army life. The old COM
radcs will long remember Capt. Carpen-
ter's fclicitiouS recitations of ever-to-he
remembered occurrences, ana chitrit'-
tcriStics of life in the South.
The Bradford Band WAS in attend
ance and gave fine music for the ocra-
sion. in addition To which were the ma
tional and patriotic songs, with the ola
favorite ..Sword of Bunker Hill, 10y
Col. Frankln.-M Montpelier Waterman
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-09-12
The County Fair.

In two weeks will be held the Gale
donna County Fair; and are the mem
bers and friends of the society doing
what they can to make the present
years exhibition a success? Our in
dustrial fairs have been so successful,
and given such general satisfaction i'll
the past, that we of our own county
and the feeling has extended to con-
siderable extent abroad-have become
to feel that failure is word not to be
found in the Caledonia SOcietv's no.
menclature, and the continued success
of our County Fairs for succession of
years has given the people very good
reasons for such favorable conclusions.
Still these are but the results of con-
tinued and persevering etfOrts-such as
few i'll the county are able to fully
comprehend and it is this same con-
tinuous effort and interest on the part
of somebody that is to give our exhibit
lions character and reputation in the
future. The sOciety's strong and al
most lifelong supporters are now and
then falling out of line by reason of
death or otherwise, and it remains for
others So far rs they may he able to fill
their places. We want the strong.
business men of the county-agricultu-
riSts. mechanics, and artisanS-to unite
i'll making these annual festivals of the
people II grand success. financially and
socially. from wear to wear; and our
Young men and young ladicS-tur upon
the ladies very much depends in max
ing our fairs attractive should grow
up with this Institution III their hearts ::
then every year will give it new friends
and fresh supporters to aid it i'll its
work.
Our lines for the past two years have
been somewhat broken; the State Fair
has come and gone; and now, with the
best convenie!I'eS and accommodations
for stock aud for the people. it is hoped
that the county and all other towns
connected with it in society relations.
will make special efforts to render the
several departments of the exhibition
as full and complete as possible. And
ii Is enough to say i'll this connection.
let the ladies he us earnest and inter
cSted the present year as heretofore,
and Floral Hall will not be wanting in
attractiy"ncSS and beauty. The So
riety's regulations are exceedingly lih-
eral. and the ladies, as well as all
III their good works in support of our
County Fairs |. W. ).
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-09-12
Butler Withdraws---Wash Nom
mated

At the Republican State Convention
ut Worcester yesterday, Gen. Butler
withdrew his name as IL candidate for
Governor. and Coy. Wa>hburn was re-
gates elected to the convention the
night before the convention stood.
Washhurn, 6O5 Butler. I:}3 doubtful
and contested. II; not reported. l6.
1t will he seen that Butler stood no
show of Il nomination, yet we think his
withdrawal was hardly expected.
Thus ends one of the most bitter po-
litical battles of late years. 1t was re
ally contest between IL smart dema
paper press of the commonwealth.
There were n" stump orators III the
field against this aspir;tnt, as has been
usual i'll such contests, but the entire
work was done 10y the press, and the
victory is theirs and the peoples. Had
Butler been nominated, it would have
been virtually an endorsement Of the
back pay steal, as well as an acknowl-
edgment that Il had man could 10y his
own INSCRIPTIONS holiness and ctfr"mt-
cry, push himself into the high places
of the nation. The better part of com
munity will breath trccr when they
learn the result of yesterdays convcn-
ton
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-09-12
Condition of the Conn. and Pass. Rivers
R. R. Co.

We elsewhere give the result of the
election of officers ut Newport last
week. Below is summary of the Di-
rectors report, which we find in the
Express:
The report of directors of the Con-
necticut and Passumpsic rivers railroad
company is not so favorable as last
wear, the gross receipts having fallen
off nearly $4,000 and the expenses OF
operating having increased upwards OF
S36 900. making decrease i'll the net
earnings of over S4G,OOO. The dIrec-
tors attribute this state of things to the
severity of the winter which prevented
the usual teaming, Il large reduction Ill
freight received from the West and Il
dull state of the lumber market. These
causes having passed away they hope
for better state of things the coming
wear. The collision between il paSscn-
ger and Il freight train in September
klst. near st. JolnSbury Centre. cost
Sl5. 900. and several other accidents to
freight trains during the winter neccs-
STATED large amount of repairs. The
directors say that the road-hcd of the
entire length of the road though not -"
good aS they intend to have it is better
than ever hcfOre-l ll:} tons of new rails
having been laid during the year: and
7649 rails have been taken up. repaired
and relaid in track and iO1.2E' new
>lccprrS have been laid, which is more
than twice the number ever laid before
in any one year since the umplctium of
the road. Experience has taught them
that the most important part of Il rail
road i the track and that money judi
ciouSly spent III improving that l. well
invested One engine has been add
ed to the equipment of the road during
the past year. also ten platform c;lr>.
one freight saloon. ten push ears. tW"
hand ears. one wood ear and one SHOW
pillow. The loan of $:}1O.uuO +" the
Ni>>i>qu"i and CLYDE rivers railroad has
been paid over for which they hold the
first mortgage bonds at that road and
IN equal amount of collateral. Thei
have also made u temporary loan L"
the VI. ana t. railroad of S6u.nOU tu en-
able il To open ut Il much earlier day
than it could have done without IL.
which l. secured 10y ample collateral.
There has been an increase i'll the re
ccipts for passengers over last year of
over S2G.OOO and though the receipts
for freight have fallen hchind last wear.
they are nearly $50 OOO more than two
Years ago. The net earnings of the
road have increased from >62.OOu for
the wear ending May. $50. the first
wear of the road. Ia S2G2.OUO the past
Year