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THE FREE LIBRARY

LIZ Z L1oGazt4
Tie Board OF Directors Of the Free Library
the chair.
TIE FUNDS.
The Special Committee appointed to consult
with the Comptroller with reference to the funds
at the disposal Of the Board reported that they
had made an investigation, which resulted in
learning the following facts The appropriations
for the years 1872 and 1878 aggregated $780,
TILT; loss by Gage defa1cation, 9G.3os; OK
peuses to date, s30, ,952.o4, leaving balance OF
SG9,51113. OF the latter amount, however,
about s52, 900 was as yet uncol1ected. and 315,-
600 will probably not be collected during the
present wear, leaving available until the tax
levy Of 1874 comes in 954. 51l, Of which about
$4,000 will have to bo paid for books, poziodi-
calls, ETC.. the purchase OF which has been al
ready ordered, leaving $4,000 for adminstra-
ton, rent, etc.
The Committee on Administration reported
series Of rules, which were adopted as folows:
l. The Librarian is to have charge Of the rooms
and is responsible for the property. 2. Tho
Library shall be open daily from a. m. to $3.50 p.
m. 8. Auv person Of good habits may use the
reading room: using tobacco and indulging in
conversation are prohibited. 4. Any resident of
Chicago may draw books, upon registering his
or her name, and signing IN agreement to make
good any injury or loss which may result
through their negligence, and furnishing eusr-
antor. or making deposit OF S3. $. Persons
not residents may be admitted to the use Of
the room for special reasons by the Direc-
tors. 6. A card to be furnished each
person entitled to draw books, must be
produced when book is taken or returned I'M
mediate notice Of change of residence must be
given; BY ncglecting to do 70, the ticket-holdor
forfeits the privileges. ?. The holder Of card
is entitled to draw one octavo or large size
volume, or two Of smaller size. il Of the same
work. 8. Books may bo retained two weeks,
and renewed for the same period. 8. Books la
beled "seven-day book y can he retained but
one week, and cannot be removed. 10; Encyclo-
pedeas. etc, cannot be taken from the library.
il, lne Of cents shall be paid on each vol
ume not returned in the, specified time.
and no book can be taken out
until fines are paid. IL. Delinquents
will be notified By mail, and it the book is not
returned tho grantor will be notified. If it is
not returned within month, the Law Depart
ment will collect the valuc Of the book, accrued
fines. etc. II. Any persons abusing the privi-
leges or violating the rules Of the Library ahall
be suspended, and the case reported to tho Di-
rectors for action.
The Board then adjourned.
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CRICKET.


Tomorrow evening meeting OF the cricketers
of the city will be held in the club-room Of the
Sherman House. to pecfect the organization Of q
stub. Every player who ever - muifed a catch ,,
II % hit for six " is expected to bo present. Tho
feeling shown within the past few veeks in dis
:nssinE the question Of an organization has
been SO enthusiastic that those who hive tho
matter in hand feel assured Chicago will have a
strong team in the field this summer
WHAT TAE FUTURE PROMISES
There will be several .i1st-class matches played
In the West during the season. as tho Eastern
plavers who laid down their bats last summer to
The st. Louis eleven are anxious to pitch the
stumps" once moro. Lately. also, meeting
was called at the Rorson House, Toronto, Cana
da. to organize an eleven for matches in the
Western States. The Toronto Club is one Of the
oldest On the continent and it, tct', it will be
membered, handed the ball, tie trophy Of yicto-
n, to the St. Louisiaus-
With the sounds OF the preparations in tho
air, Chicago Ia determined to pat forth her best
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will be given at the close for questions aud dis
cussion. Mr. Powers is from Brooklyn, where
he succeeded the Rev. William H. Bartlett in
the pastorate on the latter gentleman coming to
this city. The lecture is free to the public The
advanced class in German also meets Monday
evening. Tuesday evening, classes in English
literature and botany. Wednesday evening, prima-
~ classes in German and class in astronomy.
Friday evening, classes in French and vocal
music; Saturday evening. classes in Spanish and
photography. The Reading Room, Library.
and Gymnasium open daily, as usual. The pub
Lie are invited to visit the rooms Of the Union,
and make themselves acquainted With its prac-
tical work.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS.

SAX Francisco, Cal. April 18.-Tho steamer
Alaska sailed at noon to-day for China and
Japan.
PH1LApEIPWA. April 1s.-Tho steamship
morning. and is being towed to this city.
NEW ToRK, April MISUNDERSTANDING
Italy and City OF Montreal, from Liverpool;
Bolivia. from Glasgow; Columbin, from Mcditer-
raueau pcrts.
PHILADELPHIA, April 18.-Arrived- Steamship
Ohio, from Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, April 18.-The staaz1ahip Cuba,
from New Fork, has arrived 4at,
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WASHINGTON. D. c., April 18.-Mayor Etamet
OF Little Rock, has telegraphed Attornsy y-Gen-
eral Williams for aid in preserving the paacea
that city in viev Of the present e1t:aordina,y
condition Of affairs, and has been answered sha:
the officer commanding the United Staten
transport Little Rock has been instructed 10
prevent bloodshed. The Attorney-G Geaeral, n
his reDly, aeks if the people Of Arkansas hero
not patriotism enough to allow the question u
to who shall hold the State Office to be se.tl.l
peacably and lawfully, and not bring upon tho;
State the Disgrace and ruin Of civil war.
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In lmpromptu Game Of the White
Stockings.
The Condition Of the Club---The St.
Louis Trip.
Meeting Of Cr;cketers To-Night---Pros.
poets for the Season.
Era Of Dizziness in Billiards.
RAEE RAIL-.

RAsE RAIL.
opr.,sc M r4r sE.soSN.TU =. pBnAnr1-
'-'o 0N A43 0'@A'o ~, -
fhAA-
The base ball season may now Do SAID to oe
fairly opened, though it is q little farther ad'
vanced at the East than here. one championship
IL, 1aa, n,arad in that aacton
saino na'.ns ah.Aas " ..,.,s.:" r,.-s~
between the Phiade'ph'a ano athletic eluos'
The latter nine Was victorious BY majority that
strongly indicates the early Generalization OF
+ba former The of1;cara of tha Chicago Club
aa~at.aa H.. -osson 1h. tto
cen ~" unuets."ou !no .0Aooa "n5 sae
Phlladelplas DID not acknowledge 1ner
offer to play series Of championship
and erhihition games in the West. The with
s-,-ra, - q, roen, S,a r1ava,e ror mora con.
LAVA ~ ~ AnHu' t1-o p,"'oto ~. Ao-o ~
genlal ros!tions ID our cup. ana more appfecl-
atlve 1fea.ment a. me nanas OF our PeoP.e, mas h
~. s. tie o,gauon ~ u ptal, nus
also III spt1t, apa IL u Ma1ter lor speculaM1?;n az
now, Wnethef tney VIII STANG any sue" az az nm IN
me race .oi tne champlohs1lp peuna9s. 1ue
1al!afe OF tne ciun 70 RESPOND TO our enauenge'
rs It may 20 cahed, "as m lnafect acknowledge
ment OF their inability to cope WITH IT. the caleaSo
nlne on 1oreign diamond. me "hite atock-
nes can anord 10 OVERLOOK tne petIy shent' now
ever. a8 they WILL 4Q RIl PROBABILITY get moro
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The Committee selected to perfect arrange
ments for reunion OF the sold Guard OF the
abolitionists in Chicago on the 9th Of June, met
at Allan Pinkerton's office yesterday afternoon.
There were present r. T. Darickson (President),
Messrs. 2. Eastman. DeWolfe, Hough, Preston,
Park, Temple, Babbitt and Rust.
WHITTIER.
Various letters we're read from prominent
champions of the anti-slavery cause. Alr. John
G. Whittier, the Quaker poet, wrote from his
home III Amesbury, under date OF April 9, as fol-
lows:
vt is great jov to me that you are to have
reunion Of the Old Guard Of Aboltionists at
but the state OF my health, I fear, will prevent.
I will write again, and if cannot come in per-
son, hope to be there in spirit. Always, and
with memories of the old time we have shared,
an thy friend, Jous 6. WHITTIER"
It was understood by some Of those present
that Mr. Whittier'a auusion to writing again, aud
being there i'll spirit, probably meant that he
would at least write poem for the occasion.
NE. JOHN H. BRYANT.
q brother Of the venerable poet, wrote from
vitation to be present at the gathering Of
old Abolitionists Il like the word) in Chicago
on the 9th Of Juno next, and, should nothing
occur to render it next to impossible for ME to
60, shall certainly be at the contemplated
meeting. Irojoice that such an opportunity is
of the mightiest struggle for liberty and justice
that has occurred in modern times. Many OF
the great souls who early took upon their ehoul-
dors the weight Of the then hated and despised
cause, and bore it onward amid the tAunts aud
ieers and prosecutions of the infatuated mai
itY, have gone to the better land, and cannot
add their bodily presence to the celebration OF
its triumph. It is sad reflection that 60 many
Of those noble heroes have failed to sec the full
accomplishment Of their hopes and wishes, but
We who remain can rejoice over their courage,
constancy, aud faithfulness, and thank God for
auch noble, sef-sacrafcing examples.
Mr. Asa B. Hutchinson, OF the ''Tribe Of fAsa,"
wrote that he would make Especial effort to have
the family in attendance at the reunion
4 communication WEB read from c. G. Ham
mond resigning his position member Of the
Committee on Railways. He expected to be ab-
sent from the city.
Several letters were read from proprlctors OF
singing troupes. among others the Tennessee
aus and tho Hampton College Club, Offering
their services. They were referred to the Com
nittee on Music
The Musical Committee WAS authorized to in
vite prominent local singers and clubs to partic-
ipate IN tho celebration
The General Committee then spent some time
in arranging Committee on Hospitality. This
will include the different church organizations
in tho city, and their uties or rather the oblga-
tions asked to be imposed upon them in refer
ence to distinguished visitors, will be moro
definitely get forth hereafter.
This Was all tho Committee accomplished yes
terday. Another meeting will be hold noxt
Saturday afternoon at the same place.
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efforts for the establishment OF crack club.
The great games Of the season will be between
the Eastern and Western States, and between
Canada and the Western States. These matches
will represent the best cricket on the continent,
and revive in every Briton memories OF Canter-
bury weeks in charming English meadows.
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that, after conference with the heads Of the
various departments. it was found that the pres
ent quarters we're sufficient, and recommending
that the petition be placed on file.
: Aid. Coey moved to postpone action Tor one
week. This motion prevailed, and the Commit
tee adjourned.
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THE FIRE-MARsHAL's REPORT.

THE FIRE-MARSHAL'S REPORT.
Tho annual report Of the Chief te-Marsha1
WAS presented to the Board Of Police yesterday,
and WAS diHposed .of in the usual way. As q
whole it is OF interest to the people in general,
but, unfortunately, its great length prevents lts
publication entire. The more important por-
tions however, have been extracted, and are as
follows:
TIE EFFECTIVE FORCE
OF the Department eonsists OF 993 men, classified
as follows Fire Marshal and Assistants, 6 !;
Superintendent Of Fire Alarm Telegraph and
Assistants, 8; Veterinary Surgeon, l.; Fire
Nardens. S; Clerk, l. Foremen of companies,
81; Engineers, 81; pipemen, l19; drivers, 81.
The valuation Of property III use ia estimated
as follows: Roal estate, 1921, ,730; buildings,
s232 ss6 fire apparatus. etc, sS21 ,255.75; total
S775,S71.75.
THE NUMBER OF FIRES
occurring during the year was 466, showing an
Increase Of 25 over the number last year. The
estimated loss by FIRE s 81. .0132 246 being an iu-
c1aaso OF S333, 147 over the previous year The
total loss Of four fires alone amounted to
S290, 200.
Six new fre-engines and one secondhand en-
gine, one hool-and-ladder. and four hose-car-
riages have been added to the force during the
year.
The. Marshal regrets that the supply of hose
Is inadequate to the demand, and suggests that
tho Board dcrote some attention to tho matter
There arc 3, l16 double and single hydrants in
use in the city, with increased fnciliues for OBJ
tainiug water at fires.
There are 119horses in use in the department.
During the past year six horses died, and only
one OF them from disease. Two we're INSTANTLY
killed, and the remaining three died from in
ju1les received in accidents
REPRESENTATIONS.
The Flrc-Marshal recommends the pur-
chase Of fye additional lots on which to build
enginc-houses two in the southwest, one in the
south, one in the northwest, and ono in the hux;-
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chair. Present, Aid. Heath, coey, and
Schuitz.
The Chair submitted
for adoption by the Committee, aa follows:
Your Committee on Public Buildings, to whom was
referred the resolution OF AID Cannon, with reference
to tho selection Of architects who should instructed
to prepare pl.na for tho rebuilding Of the Court
House and City Hall, having hnd the under ad
yssment respectfully repor: hat ~ there appears to
that the work Of rebuilding should be Immediately
entered upon, and bearing In mind the time which
Ing the pana Of so great structure, with view to its
durability and economy in construction, and conyen-
ience Of arrangement for the purposes intended We
Of an architect or architectsi cannot be made
too soon. We also Influenced In arriving 1t this
decision BY consideration Of the economy which
will result from immediate notion, as the prices Of
labor and materials are at presen. exceedingly low, and
likely to continue 30 until Tou would be in position
to receive estimates and by the fact that tr the op-
ion Of those who cooyers4nt with building matters
the proportion Of tbs expenditure which would fall
Of o1erations-that is 10 say, for the cost
Of plans and the building Of foundation-would not
exceed t75 600. Accordingly, We would say that wo
recommend to your honorable lsly TINT active
be taken for the selection Of architect arch
tects in connection with the Building Committee Of
Cook County.
did not like the report. It simply reiterated
the views set forth in the resolution, whereas
the Committee should either report an ordi-
nance covering the subject, OF should simply
recommend the passage of the resolution. It
would be we'll to first confer with the County
Board, in order to present an intelligent report
Aid. Coey agreed that the report was not
drawn up as it should be.
AID. Bailey thought that If the report we're
submitted in its present form the purpose would
be accomplished, and tho senee Of the Council
could pe obtained. The Committee at present
had no authority to confer with the County
Board.
coSFERRISd WITH THE COUNTY BOARD.
AID. Heath moved that the Chairman draw
up short resolution, to be submitted to the
Council, instructing the Committee to confer
with the County Board On the subject Of re-
building the Courthouse. This motion was
adopted.
The Committee next considered the petition
OF various atoue-cutters for work on the Gov
ernmeut building. in preference to workmen who
have come here from Cincinnati. It was deter
mined that the Common Council had nothing to
do with the matter.
TIE HOSoHE BLOCK.
In reference to the petition OF citizens ss to
the leasing OF Honore Block. Aid. Heath vas in
favor OF acting upon it ut once.
AID. Coey wanted to lar It over temporarily.
Aid. Heath moved that the Committea report
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therefore, holds forth to 1Ae e'oSs o'''' "''
suord falr prospect OF success'
| Some OF the early friends Of the Academy OF
| Design are aeitating the question OF merging
| that organization with the flne-aIt !nstltulo.
Meanwhile the management OF 1ne 1nst'ato o. .
constantly ADDING atttac1lons, anu tuls n4uHsn
will finish new room ut the front, 10 wn!Gn ~
choice pictures can 20 dlspayea, anu "ueie ~
members will find tha art-Pubucat'ons OF W snlS
country and Europe, The ne" eal!el! a1u saue sau
dos N the rear WILL aouotless oe ou4's oeAoAo
the middle of summer.
Ahont dozan Of the elevator propr1etore, ac-
| connnanied hy connsel. appeared at the Criminal
Court yesterday morning to give bal! 10 appear
for trial on charges OF violating the Warehouse
law. as Judge Gary failed, 1or some 1easoI,
| to attend, they left with the understanding tna1
they are to come IN Monday morning ana tu5-
| nish security Tor thsn appearance "nen "anteo'
As Miss Carrie Lincoln. an adopted daughter
Of Mr.. aud Mrs. J. ". Hill, residing at No. 25l
West Lake street.. Was klndhng nre fraay
night. her clothing lgnlted, and peiofe me
flames could be e1tlngulshed heT legs anu 4elt
arm we're burned to crisp. and i; tbe lower por-
pected to recover.
Nepotiationg are now pending between the
mnnnears of tho Exposition and tho persons
haying in charge the picture of s.Paris by Noon
lights which Is on exhibition in New York.
be erccted there for ia accommodation. It is
nlaccG oronnd a room I'M feet in diameter. with
;na ;a the o,,Iv ooa in This city where accommo-
da}ions can be- provided for it.
7,,,-,
The Executive Commlttee OF tne 81, n4nols "oI
an Suffrage Association met az tne nouse u -
". Loomis, No. 1906 Wabash avenue, wednesday.
fniabed hus;nees 1aft at tho annual meeting in
Tahr7,orv Had haan diannsed m Mira Ieonard
Gs.atn..- ae ,1,.;, ~ ,a., qacrat.rv woa
aesGu 80 a.a, va. a- aa,,aa uara aJdad ~
81 Aperty. oeFeIa4 He" uaaes "o1o neaoo W
the Executive COMMITTEE. Alrs Halt Has
elected Secretary, and Mrs. Campbell took the
chair
.-.... -.
communication WAS fecelVed y from 6usan D.
Anthony stating that the annual convention Of
the National Women Suffrage Association would
be held at New York MAY "A and Is. Harriet s.
Tho meeting then adjourned to four weeks from
that time at the same place.
Tba Northuaata,n Mutual J;fa Inau,anca
conn,nv ~ n1;lrankea ,;1en a hill vnsteriav
IN t1e Iin;;ted States C;rc,nit Cont .oainst ia
rector. re- tor wardens. md vestrvmen Of Grace
IS to forec1ose morteace for $40 0oo
datad Ano ! fsce dna in fvs yoara t8ner
cont ;nteEcat md n;ran IN ,ot * and tba north
a. faat of Tnt to * +; snrnoa % snbdv;a;on ~ thst
nart NJ ~ 10 northwaat nna1tar ~ sac % 40 ID
forn norIv convavod ard ao1d hv 2 WnTr;a ~
-, nia oisS1on taat eno Wh souren
=, oemg oLa1oo ..o 1eet oa "aoaso @'enue' nea'
o4AsooA'o eeos'
rbo caaa;o -, ,i,a NJ f,nr,h
IL oeoo.un ~ ~ tt'utu IIeD n..i1
nela secret neetlng lass a. ni:ne III tne,s puu
ing on Elhs avenue, near lhlrty-seVenth street, |
'nu atotsT t .uo ~ .onu"4ns ~, -. .,o ,,,.,
ytsrian chnrch Of Ghicauo disannrora Of The actio
dismiss Dr. McKsia from our pulpit, pending he
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Tho Committee On Public Buildings met
yesterday afternoon, Aid. II. B. Bailey In the
chair. Present, Aid. Heath, Coey, and
Schmitz.
The Chair submitted
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COL, ~ T. TUHNER.
At an adjourned meeting Of the Bar. held yes
terday morning in the rooms OF the Law 1nsti-
ture, to take action with regard to the death OF
Col. Thomas J. Turner
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IGE Z uIsE IIodAN Z.
Tie Board OF Directors OF the Free Library
met yesterday afternoon, President Hoyne in
the chair.
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Reading Matter on Every Page,
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IL, 1874
The Chief Jusficeship.

Much hss been said. pro and con- by the press
OF the country on the sGbject of the nomination
Of Caleb Gushing to be Chief Justice Of the Su-
Ireme Court of the United States, with the
general result Ofa EindcatiOn Of the Presidents
selection by those leaders of the people who
Lave the ability, and are in a condition to Juiye
impartially themselves. and 10 sound intelIi-
gently, the public pulse. The qualifications Of
the able man whose name has been put
forward for this high position have already been
freely and fully canvassed: sui, after a liberal
and free examination, the verdict OF the cou1try
il that Caleb Cushing has the requisite charsc-
ter, and comes a. near As possible having all
the qualifications which should sdorn the high
est Office in the land. Daring a long, an a.tive
ard an industrious public career Mr.. Cushing
ha> often before been called upon by his com
trymeD in times CT crisis and trial; aud his
record shows that he has never f4ltared no
matter hos sudden or how great was the emer-
ctacy. He has tlled many offices of L1aor AMI
trust, and All of then aCCeptably. The value OF
bis more recent iabCT-, std We use that word
literally, ~ senior counsel f,r the government
befCTe The Geneva tribunal. aud IN behalf OF the
United States anterior even 20 the Warrington
treaty, are fully appreciated ty those best qual-
lied TO judge Of them. He services to the
nation al large IN every quarter in VII ah he has
served, and in every Office which ne has filed,
have been go faithful and 50 satisfactory that
they constitute the fttest guarantee that he
will ably. faithfully and honOratIy execute the
last great trust 10 which President Grant has
nominated him.
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WE1TINC \ C0LOEEp COSGcEss MAN :
~rEECHEs 1t ,. stated that Gen e. z. |; liter
wrote the sfeech delivered Iy the COiJrad mem
her Of The House Of RrPTessn tatiy.s Elliott o
south Carolina, n reply 10 Alexander stephens.
OF Georgia, OU the civil rights bill. : similar
statement was made on previous occasion
when Mr.. Elliott distinguished himself by a
good speech in Congress. II IL hardly probable
that Gen. Butter can find time 70 write all o
Dir. Elliott sPeeCbes.-Bdltirl1rc san.
IL may be as well to add that Mr.. Elliott has
not Only.s good mind, but good scholarly attain
ments, snd is quite capable Of writing his own
speeches.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-01-12

The subject Of trades for or boys, which is
every day growing in importance, Is attracting
serious attention In ali the lJrge cities cor
respondent OF the Philaie'rhjI S.rr has an idea
which he thinks cOIld be work Il into prac;ic al
>hsPe, and go tar towards meeting the trouble
that is, 20 establish mechanical schools for the
purpose Of instructing bows in the various
trades-cCndHcted on practical, comLlOn sense
principles. They could be made to pay by re-
Guiiing the boys to nay moderate sum the
first year. Their services after that wOrld be
valuable, as they eOuld be employed in regular
business, allowing them fair cDmpens alto a.
No doubt there are hundreds OF parents who
would willingly pay well for such instruction
and opportunity for their sons to learn trade.
The schools could be established by private en-
terprise, or by the state, on the principle OF the
agricultural college. The Star c0mmeuIs the
suggestion, and says similar plan l. proposed
in GOV. hartranft's last message.
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In the matter of the nomination Of Mr.. Cush-
'nE TO the Chief JusticeshiP it is due 20 the
President and to the nominee that the Sc nate
should take prom pt action.