, 1873-01-05


Runsoy will t:rcceiye his friends protty briskly
for tho next few weeks, as jademen. will be rem
taLo place in March, AL property: Snery are
interested to pay up, urless they cl,tnb mp into
J. I. Gcammoa's tree, the resort OF tho tag
dodgers. Eco Cousa eZcal lawyer. ard he will
show yc: the tax dodgers boost. It's as ees; as
stealing.
Read city contemporary this morning Tor
thrilling account ct reportorial experience
among dishonest popcorn men, with names OF
Teuders, End how the reporter bought t'To dam
aged popcorn balls palmed off on him as fresh
article. Tho same dona in four columns OF
clo5e typo, with sensation heads. Tho sequel OF
printed with TIC resulting libel srits, for tho
popcorn men will defend their regulations to
the Inst pop. 1t is understood that an expose
Of tho knife-grir:lers will follow in this inter-
csting series OF :rhst somebody knows concern
ing what nobody cares to know.
In Difference to the wishes Of large numbers
Of people living in the smaller cities and towns
within one or two hours rido of Chicago, it has
been determined to giro one extra matinee on
Wednesday afternoon OF this week, when bliss
Charlotte Gushman will appear as Neg 1e'viies
in "Gay Mannoring." The programme has also
Lady Macbeth on Thursday evening, instead Of
ile9 Me.Talies, as announced in the Amusement
column.
AIr. Marsh, Of tho Adrance, has been aseo-
clntcd with this now well -established Congrega-
tional organ sinco it's commencement, and its
best work and progress has been attributable to
luis energy ard skill lie has now passed into
full control, aud has begun to extend his spirit to
every department of the paper. 4 most marked
change just realized il in tile form OF the paper,
sixteen small pages FOR tho old quarto. This
gives its rcading matter in more convenient
Inns md ia }nff 1nI*
paper by its Subscribers. The Adoancc is costly
at home in its new building on Fifth agonue.
A grand calico ball will be given by the ladies'
Of the First Unitarian Society at Martinos Hall,
corner OF Indiana avenue and Twontyksecond
street, on the evening Of Jan. 1G. Tho Recep-
D. A. Gage, Mr. aud Mrs. a. G. Bur1oy, Mr..
and L1rs. .. L. shorey, Mr: and Mrs.
G. P. Gore, Mr.: aud Mrs. 9. D. Dickford, Mr.
and Afra. Daniel Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Jero1ns
Beecher, and others. The floor managers will
" Pachor, g. ". Montgomery, O. F. Badger,
and J. L. Ward.
Tho buildings OF the Chicago Turngomeinde,
On North Clark street, just above Chicago ave-
nne, have been carried to such state OF inter-
nal completion that the timo when they arc to
be formally dedicated and thrown open to the
public has boon already fi1ed upon. The ededcation
will occur on the 18th, 10th, and 10th days Of
this month, and tho programme OF it is, 40 far
ss NO can learn, OF tho Bane imposing and
elaborate character which distinguished the lay
programme we shall publish hereafter; but it is
certain that prominent features in It will be
monster concert, grand pall. and addresses in
English and Eof1nan, delivered by some OF the
best speakers in tho city.
Our pedestrians stand in slippery places, and,
unlike leavcs have no particular time to fAu.a
A wen-dreased lady was severely injured and
rendered Benaelcss by fall on State street, on
Saturday afternoon, and was picked up BY Ed
ward Whip21e, porter Of lie TRIBUNE, and car
Tied into an adjoining store. Ho came ont and
found . second unfortunate female prone On the
same spot, and himself in O business that was
literally "picking up" In his astonishment he
Eazed HeaTenWard to Hce where tall dem women
WIS droppin from, and fell himself, and Was
brought round TO headquarters IN damaged
condition He intcnds to get cor1ed before ho
ncxt takes his walks abroad, and is studying up
q portable Derrick for raising fallen women.
Our citizens should be glad to make worthy Of
the occasion and its demands the Testimonial
Benefit announced to take plnce in the chapel Of
tho Washingtonian Home, No. 572 West Madison
street, On Wednesday aud Thursday Of next
wee! The feature Of these occasions will be-
tue presentation OF the tue moral drama, ''Ten
Nigiits Ia G Oar Room" characters By members
Of tie Homo Sociable. The Waahingtonian
Homo lcacryes we'll Of I'll our citizens, aud Mr.
7. NJ, 'sn Court, it's Superintendent. is IN
ealreat and faithful manager, and Sealous in
every good work and office pertaining to the
Home. There should be = wa1m and generous
rally Of I'll i:s friends Oh tho evenings in ques-
ton. All VIII be 1epaid by the euntortainment
cnneciousness Of good deed doae By their at
tendance.
4 full conference WAS held on Saturday fore
noon between the parties interested in the pro-
posed Crystal Palace for Exposition purposes,
and J. NJ. Walkor, Esq, President Of the Chi
cago. Burlington s Quincy Railroad, represent
ing the Union Stock Yards interest. It seems
Lease Dexter Park for term Of years. and make
it an early undertaking the coming aeason to
erect in the southeastern portion OF tho grounds
enclosed, some seventy-fSe acres in all, tho
beautiful Crystal Palace designed By Architect
to cost s25o, ,00D This, It is design
ed, viii ba the initial structure OF the grand Ex-
position grounds Of ChicaGo, and to receive all
the features that will make notable in it's class
and success worthy Of our city.
The 's Final Report Of the Masonic Board OF
Relief Of the City Of Chicago, organized to dis
tribute the funds and other aid sent from abroad
tor tho relief OF Maator Masous, and the widows
and children Of deceased brethren, who were
rendered needy by the great conaagration Of
Oct, s and 9, 1871" has just boon issued. It is
III elcgantly-printed and neatly-bound volume, |
md contaius comprehensiTe statement Of tho |
relief received and distributed. Copies OF the |
lodge, chapter. commandery, and |
Secretaries Of lodges are requested |
% call at Hazlitt j. leed's, 1875 Monroe street, !
.or copies for their lodges. Two Thousand |
copies Of the report have boon issued.
PERSONAL.
Captain John II. Coo, United statos Army, Was |
It the Sherman yesterday.