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sp<sial Correspondence or The Chicago Tribune.
KEsosHA. March SIN anticipation OF our an
nua} city election. which takes place April G. our
little political pot begins to simmer, and in =
few weeks it will bubble aud splitter with IA
much apparent vim as those Of larger citea.
Occasionally there may now be seen little knota
Of men upon the streat, asking each other who ia
to be the ne1t Ma5or, who shall we run for Mar
ahal, Clerk. Or Treasurer. States are being
written up, and then rubbed out as not quite
satisfactory. Local politicians are beginning to
look wise. and with IN ouainoua shake ct tina
head saying, "Youu see." In the meantime.
like . school OF FISH, the analI Try ara
doing all the wigsliuE while tae large
fish lay of aud .'spout," and the sharks turn
over and tska bite. It is hoped that the siya1
ringmasters in the political areus will not wait
till jast before election. but will trot out their
political hacks early in order that wo. the "dar-
ling people, who have TO pay the ba1la may
have chance to sea = little of the fun before
the clown goes cut baekwards~ith hix thumb to
hi4 noas: Il is about time thattt.e ssnaral pub.
, 1875-03-07

Presbyterian Church next SUNDAY morning.
aimilAr to the one held at Grace Curch last Bun-
day morning to take some final measure towards
forming union between the two churches
The Death Angel has visited Oaklsnd during
the past week and taken Miss Susie H. Ortou
who died at the residence Of her father, John
". 0rton, No 43 Lake avenue, Wednesday after
noon. aged 19 years. The funeral took place
Saturday morning.
The Board Of Public Works have placed Thir-
ty-brst street on the list OF those that are to he
cnfbed, graded, and paved this coming summer.
This is now becoming one Of the principal busi-
ness streets.
DR.. johnson intends opening 4 grocery store
this spring on tue corner OF Cottage Grove ave.
nus and Thirty eighth street, in the sama, placa
formerly used as grooer7 store by Mr.. Hull.
The Oakland public school has finally been
completed, and will be opened, commencing with
the spring term.
The past month has shown several changes
and improvements in the different branches OF
the retail trade, to-wit: new coal-yard. grocery
store, -four and feed store, full~fedged laundry,
one more saloon, and new r. doctor-shop-"
Oakland ia possessed OF an old gentleman who
has lived in Chicago for thirty-si1 years, and he
says that he never aaw such cold winter since
the 1st of January, 1910. He was worth 81, 00O-
600 ut the time OF the War, but says lie isn't
worth 81, COO now, and has to work BY the day.
While he was complaining the other day over
his miafortunos, his son-in law said, 'fLets give
the old man another chance; but the oil man
says his chances are I'll played out
There will be public entertainment given by
the young people Of the Oakland Congrega-
tional Church at their vestry on Oakwool
boulevard Thursday evening a. 1880 O'Clock,
and coffee will be served to those who desirs ra-
freshments. Admission free. It is hoped the
good people OF the neiShborhood will give 4
hearty response aud come hungry.
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enrolled. e,843 average attendance, 4,870 study
ing Getmau, 4.206 children of German rarentaGe.
There was not single case Of smallpox u
February Six died Of consumption. OF con.
gestion Of the lungs, Of hrochitis, And OF OF
Inflammation OF the lungs. 6ixty-eight out o1
lit deaths wers under years Of ago ana q
large percentage were still-born, or expired
shortly after birth. Following are some ngutes
given BY DR.. johnson, medical oft1cer, to prove
our healthy condition:
January, .1e4fanuary -
FahruarS, .1b5 February. lGe-..-.-.'.1 -
Januafy 1873. 1s1S;
February 1873. lsia...' ...-..tl'
The death rate for January, 1874, Was 147,
Februafy 122, March III. April l55, May 162, June
40 july a28, August 26t. September 20, octo-
bar 203. November lao, December l63.
Although the mortuary report gives III as the
numoer Of deaths for February, 1876, the abso-
lutte deaths within the city limits were 81. Three
OF the number in the mortua1y book died
beyond the city limits, but obtained burisl per-
mIts from the Clerk Of the Board OF Health; aud
II we're stubborn. This would give death rate
for January of 1876 OF Il 5-10 to every 1000 OF
population, and for February Of ITO for every
1000 OF population.
REAL ESTATE.
The following transfers in each ward for the
past week are reported for The Tribune bv
Messrs. We'll g. Farnum, real estate brokers, 88
Michigan Efreef. - :.
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their behalf returned thanks to 1Ir, Austin for
having provided them with 70 beautiful and ccm-
Portable place in which to hold their meetings.
The Hon. II. W. Austin said be Ind long ~
induced 70 dedicate the building to public usea
He had placed it In the hands Of third party
Tor the term OF one rear, and would donate ia
the Temperance Union for similar period all
amounta received for it's use.
at'ss Frances e. Willard was then introduced,
8oa dal1VeEed very characteristic address upon
temperance. "f~@
Miss Jessie Hardy sang solo ia 3 very Der.
'ecG and charming manner, eliciting storm Of
applause. Prof- Griffith gavo some very familiar
1eaolnRs 10 very pleasant manner. The an-
nouncement that MTH Lena Schoon,1oven vonfa
sing solo was received with applause, Mrs
Schoonhoven was encored, aud aan. second
solo IN most artistic manner. The exercises
were closed with singing BY the Glee Club.
The hall Of which the ladies are Justly 50
proud is The ."
OLD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
reEurn1sbed and re1tted throughout, Tie krr~
nlshed with Z movable stage which will fl i: for
dramatic and other stage presentations. Ths
drop-Hcane ID large one, extending neatly
tive OF the ladies' temperance work. The ihto.
rlor OF the room has been elegantly frosc1ad
and the exterior has received new coat of ps;nt'
The hall is furnished with chairs. and viii sast
about $50 persons. Not only the hdies Of thr
4eAhpH1 ouIe culo11 O4s ul9 pnhia E6harAIfy will
be much indebted to Mr.. Austin Tor hayinf, N
generously supplied want SO long tslt By tho
community.
dramatic entertainment vill be eiven At
Temperance HaIl, Thnrsday aad Friday gran.
ings, for the benefit Of
TIE POOR
Of Oak Park. The most elaborate preparation,
are making. The tWo-act drans, "The Tas3
Loaf" will be presented in most perfect ran-
ner. The entertainment will close With an a1-
travaganza entitled "The Happy Man. tn
cast Of characters and the reputation Of the IA.
dies and gentlemen composing the company
war1nDt apncipation Of a good entayt2inrnoof.
Prot. Wedgwoods orchestra, ct Chicago aiI1
furnsh the muslc for both evenings- The pec-
70, o,manca will commence at 7:45 O'Clock, and viii
be free from delays throughout
The opening services Of the
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
will take place this morning in Temperance Hall.
The Rev. Mr.. Mabie will conducE the servicea
taking for his subject ''God's Dwelling Placs
in Z1on." Services will also be held in the eyen.
ing; tho subiecs OF tho discourse wsn ba: ..Ths
Coming Of Shiloh" All the meetings OF the Bao.
tist Society will in future DO held IN Temperance
Hall.
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OAK PARK.

4 CLERICAL GATHERING.

One OF the most pleasant events Of the winter
Was the dedlcation Of the new Temperance Hall,
BY the ladies' Of the Temperance Union,
which took place Thursday evening.
Al Al early hour TIM hall waa
filed to its utmost capacity, and many
we're unable to gain admission. The exercises
were opened by the Oak Park Glee Club under
direction OF Mr.. Blacsmer. The Rev J. E. Roy
made an appropriate prayer, after which Hrs. s,
J. Humphrey made some remarks, in which s.,e
reviewed the history o1 tha ladias' work, aud IN
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ILLINOIS.
WAuKECAN.
MES. 1AnLEy'a EAx-YnnHs.


spee'6t correspondence ee fse c"tes*Qo a77ot<'S'
| WAuKEaAE. March G.-Tha entertainment
given in aid OF the Baptist Church, at Phoenix
| Hall Thnrsdtv aveoinp. bv the latfies and pan
t,arnen of Wmkecan VS. ma of the nronounced
A'ot" - AA~e '0 ~, 49,
| sneoea8es OF ING soason. 1he naA' "nien soata
{ some 400 people, WAS filed with an audieuce
| composed Of the most respectable people in the
| n1aca and = fav rowlv hovs whom it ia the
Inner imper.tivo tive du.v Of Wsulorsn to convert Or Kill Kill
before the summer visitors begin to come into
| tho city. at 8 p. m. tic curtain roso upon q
| staee ra1ioyed hy apnropriata scenery. and the
.,ter..;,,n,,>t ,4,a,ad ,r;.h s.,raat;,G r1aa n
euao. o - W." ~. 81 s IT, uss s'',
afsstscs1y idnueteo W III. ano 1io. neA'n, -.
a. Wardan, and Miss Emma Werden, which called
forth well-rne1ited applause from all present.
Mr.. F. H. wanfen. who actad "a master of tla
| ceremonies. ne1t introduced Mr.. Ic. N. Lowe.
Who read, with good deal OF humor, aelection
from Carleton. antitled uTha New Cnnrc} Or
ran." Ne1t folloVed . yery uratti1y deslcued
piece OF stutuary. oalod .'Eyening Prayer" in
which Miss Nets Shaul aud Allie krk bore parts,
Mteruarda hlrs, G. H. Heath sang ..cleansing
F'res win her usual excellence. Miss Drochoa
delivery was too low to allow If her more
distant hearers appreciating all the beau
ties Of her reading. When next the
curtain rose, the spectators were treated
to spectacle as beautiful as it vas touching.
Aboye tham. bathed in shininu radiance, hov.
ared two Guardian anpe1s keenin9 watch and
ward over Iheir sleenne treasnres' Tho anpela
were personifed by Misses Campboll and hl:a
Kirk, and tho s.ene, lit with q soft and mystic
icht. WAS eazed at with reyerentia1 adm1ration
by eyory person present. Then cana the ire
preesibie and wsrld-rouovned Mrs. Jarley, Lii
tie Nell, aud q whole host OF invaluahle wax
worss. Mrs. Jtrloy WIS personified bv Nirs.
Bishop, Who Tayed her part in 3 man nan.
ner That would have deliehted Charles
Dfckens il he lad aean her. and world
haye certainly hr.n1ht down any honse in f,hi-
caro- had She arneared On tha nnhlio hosrls
there. Not on,v Tas tl,iz Isdv ~ nerfrct actrass
Init tha rand;nnss With ,ghich aIa tnrnad avarv '
contretomns to adyanraoe nroyad her To ha thor.
onehlv n,iitrasa n tha aitnation Thna wIan
hsr jttla bog conelnaed to est on tha utass ~
soc what bis MARINA vas driving at. be im%edi1
xhar har 3o1 nntin a, ,,na<naatad nnoassna
he wa Forthwith ,,rcsead intn tha aar,,;cs
Amongst t1,a wax-Torks which n,ovad hv r,oc,. ]
worE were tha Chnean c;.nt hv II Il Hastts s
centrai t;enre in ti,a 1ro1n ani remarkab,a ~
the inmoyabla riri1,tT Nth whic1, The narfor,,
ors malntainod painfully ionp ~ e4hht;or g
Capt. Kidd 1Dayil Erskina. 1rs1 bis hean.;fni
yi,tim. Miss Tlla Weher who, hv tha hr had tha
.se.. ..;.eSI ..aa:a 80. =! 49, ~ ta4 tAo
, 1875-03-07
The Cream City Tuoks Up Her
Skirts and Awaits the
Coming Flood
How the World Wags in Kenosha,
Waukegan, and Wheaton.
Current Notes and Gossip from
Our Immediate Suburbs.
MILWAUKEE.

WIt-FFF4VNNE.
FACTS EkD FIGURES Il TO FUEIIC ecTooLs.
;speciol cosTespondence Of The Chscaao 1sibun<-
MILWAUKEE, March 6.-There has been quito
stirring up OF late as to the public schools, and
~ tia people are much interested in the various
questions which have arisen, and some OF which
hsve Jet to be decided, TIE TRIBUNE correspond
ent has obtained some facts aud figures from the
ofies OF the Superintendent that may be worth
reading.
Following arc tho sAlaries paid to teachers
CAST school yeak): : .:....~.
Amount paid for nxle ~ Ta0. gu
sF6112Ako sAo91+oV
Average xalary Of rnze teachers 1169. 90
Average xs1ary ct fe1nale teachers. bo7.So
The estimated value Of tho school buildings
, 1875-03-07

TIE golden wedding It E. ". Avery, which
poned through sickness, eame ou at Mr.. Ayery's
private residence on Cohts street, last Thurs
day. The aged geutlanlu is 73 years old. and
has been 81 years Mario. Amongst other re|a-
tigesl there we're prees4 with thar families his
s2ns a from e. Chicago, D Sam Avery aud D J..
oago, and Mr., Aoclsll.a, Of Fl Paso; asox9e
, 1875-03-07


! Your correspondent called at the Offices OF the
| st. Paul Railroad Company this morning to as
certain the effect Of the modification OF the Pot
| ter Law passed by our Legislature The officers
| state that the Increased tariff will not net them
more than $50 600 to $60, 600 increased receipts
| per annun, and that they never sough5 any such
compromise. They consider that they are
| bound to obey the laR, but they do not know
how they arctic solve the problem how to NATL
tain the organization and efficiency OF first
! class road with such tremendously diminished
income, While the St. Paul, the Northwestern,
and tho Western Union Roads are retained on
tie List OF frst-cla3s roads, the Wisconsin Cen
trsl and the Wisconsin Vallev Roads have been,
legislation that LOOKS spitefu}, and as though d.
rected against the larger companies. The hope
OF tho Companies Was that the principle Of tbs
Railroad Ian would have been changed so as to
enact maximum rats for railroads. allowing
the 1oads to manage under it the
have been no longer the uncertainty, that
now prevails Of arbitrary changes in rates
at the will OF the Legislature, and capital would
not DO frightened away, rs the maximum injury
would be ascartaincd and definite. They say
that if the maximum ratea had been placed ri
low as the lowest tariff the road had ever
charged, it would have been far more accept
able than this bill, inasmuch as it would no:
have maintained the bar that now exists to their
credit. They viii not take any further action,
- - - - -. - ;a- -, ~.
pEeae toul1 anu fs'e tae pes. ;. se11sce eaey eau
IL tae Means.lne conssseos S'1a io9ai ooaeeF-
@nee u 'sse 1a"' -
r.. ntsL1alopa. c-..-,
et. James Cnnfca (Episcopaib 6pI1ns etfecs,
opposite Nlnth Tue Lev. haIaaon byAasoy. hec"
tor. SERVICES ae ~ q: N. And p. u.
services IN ChrIst Church as the USUAL hours.
Ihe hev. =: n Hafo %1A prescn morning and
evening. bunday-scnoo at l:3o p. m.
mmanuel Prespyterlan Church corner OF As
tor and division streets the Rey. Il. z. Nichols,
pastor. Morning and evening service.
The Ley. =. b. Ward Will preach on Con
drma;ion" and consecrate TIE Holy Eucharist at
st. Edmond's Mission ut O'Clock afternoon
:, Admission OF members and communion at
Flymonth church forenoon. EVonlnG lecture
announced 3 "aek aeo-''dfac Gf1t, and
6feehnacks.
SERVICES IA tne Ca1neota1, corner OF Marsnhll
Dtyis1on s1teets' as tle usual houfs. Inc hess.
r. ". epaloins nna Y. L. npalohS WAl cohducs
1ne SERVICES Eafiy Eocnar1se at T. Ill., and
ounoay-school at 23o ?. n
second baptiss Chnron, corner o1 spr1nC and
seventh etreeta- zoe ~. =. L. Aeuouly. pastor;
!a a. sue nnua1 m ~ uoets s ana
~ ~ snb;ect - :. ~ E,orsnas t.e o' 1,osa
vi in - - .,o Ioe5sng 'cs a,et nses.
o,...s ano 7 ~; ss S ~ ~ son osaees gsp..7s
:. n,,s!at;" W. 70 r. ae e sup!set
tsea ;oe ,ta oas 81 sbsns1 lax 1a.1 a sea
:: Holiness Esaantial to Salvation" 3''
The Rev Mr. Ham formerly Of tha Michiran
Conference OF the African &c, E. Church. has
been A8Higued to thh African IT. f. Church N
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That lnderhlll Granse. Asaln.

To the sditor OF the Free Press and Times
Justice requires an answer again to the
correspondent of tho FREE Press at Under
hill. not for the sake of controversy, how
ever. but that he should be again reminded
that it is quite as necessary to confne him
self TO facts. especially where quite respect
able citizens are mercilesslY dragged before
the pubLc. as that he should embrace the
opportunity to display his literary talent.
will say here that it seems pity that he
lacks the moral courage to Sign his own
name to his production 50 that he might be
better appreciated. | would suggest that
he dirsct his talent entirely to works of nc
ton. as they seem best fitted to his ability,
50 that peaceful citizens of his own town,
who are simply endeavoring to qualify
themselves to better attend to their own
business. may be spared from his sarcasm.
The facts were, we had several more
names sent in through the Oyerseer than
were present at the meeting, a. there
were two other meetings in the village the
same evening. Will also state for his infor-
nation. the worthy Overseer was authoriz-
ed by them to pay their dues and see that
they were admitted as charter members, al
of which was faithfully done.
The strength of a grange does not depend
so much upon the numbers, as upon then
character ana reliability, as Is the case with
ali other associations In our case, how
ever. - = had several more members than We
needed for officers, instead of being short a.
| he represents. L. Z. NARAAoRk-
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Dawn valcour Community.


THE ENTERPRISE IN DANoKR-INTERSAL Dis
sENsIoNs-DIss SATISFACTION WITH Mr.. SHIP
Mantle vALsE OF HIS PROPERTY OVER
EsTINATKD-cARD FROM A MEMBER OF THE
COMMUNITY.
To the Editor Of the Free Press and Times
1t has become necessary to inform the
public, without further delay. OF the fraud
attempted to be committed by Orrin Ship
man upon the reformers and progressive
men and women of this country. BY yari-
Gus receptions Mr.. Shipman has been en-
abled to keep the present members OF Dawn
yalcour Community, and the public in gen.
eraI, in blindness in regard to the real value
of the property offered to the community
as a basis for this organization. But now
that the true state of affairs is known, it
would be unjust or cruel not to publish it to
the world, that none may be betrayed into
loss of their hcmes and their property sunk
beyond recovery.
1t will be necessary to detail but few of
the facts Of this affair. Mr.. Shipman repre-
sented to the members, and to the world,
that he was the owner of property worth
fabulous prices that he would give to
a community, providing the community
would pay him S3l 600 his debts were to
be paid and to be deducted from this
amount. and the balance paid him IN an
nual installnents. Mr.. Shipman usually
called his property worth $3.50, 900, but
sanctioned the use of his name to a circu-
lar that its value to 4 community was
500, goo, and therefore gave what is called
a gratuity to the community Of SIC, 900.
On u full investigation Of the property, by
information from the former owners and
neighbors Immediately adjoining it, the
home farm which he calls Champaign Val
ley Nurseries, IS estimated as worth not
over s, 600 Fox the Valcour Island prop
erty Shipman paid s. 600 (paying a profit
to the former owner of l,7OO). The whole
property has decreased in value to a consid-
cradle amount, and Mr.. Shipman has
already offered to give up the property to
the mortgage with what little he has
paid apon il. il this spring does
not ind him flush with community
money. This shows that Mr.. Shipman
knows the real value Of his property and
that the fraudulent representations will
fall
It Is not necessary TO 60 into the details
of this affair, but the suffering endured by
the members, by the breaking up of their
homes and the expense Of transporting
themselves and their furniture long distan-
ees from various States Of this Union,
should. after this expose, be warning to
relormers Of ali classes to look well to the
character OF those who start projects with
the ostensible purpose Of recuperating fail
ing fortunes
At meeting u the community the fol-
loving resolution was passed, receiving the
signature Of the President and Secretary
and all Of the members of the Dawn Val
cour Community, excepting John Wilcox
and five other members, some Of the five
believing in the iraus. but not voting for
other reasons.
"Rcsolred, That the members of Dawn
Nalcour Community regard the past repre-
sensations IN regard 10 Orrin Shipmsn 5
property as sfupeqhJUs frGud"
Yours. \.
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BOSTON MARKETS.

NEDNEsDAY. Feb. TO- lS7s.
FLOUE-Nery little change in Flour since last
week sales az SiUG 50 for Western super6ne ,
4 70 "a . I'D Tor common extras; s. . a q for
" scons extras. s. $40 - for Minnesota bakers
brands s. 5JG6 so Tor White wheat, Ohio, Indsns
and Michigan, 3 JON1 10 Tor Illinois; and s. - q
Ol for 81. Louis Fancy Minnesota brands range
RON II {. 81 n 90 z hbl. Corn meal is duil and
prices are lower. sales at 50 % as % Y Dbl. In
Rye Flour sales In small lots at s. OOli6 % T. Dbl.
Oat meal At s eo0s 50 z hhl. as to quality. Buck
wheat az s. tuLs3 - per 100 -.
GRAIN-rhe market Tor Corn is dull and
prices have eased of. Sales OF Western mixed
and yellow at - "a sac b bush. Oats are nrmer.
white. Rye at g1cIs I'D per bush. Short. at SIS %,
and Fine Feed and Middlings at SIS Gl32 per ton
PRCNiSlONS-Therei Is no change to notice in the
Pork market demand moderate. Sales at Sl7fl7 %
for prime S2 90 G2l 30 for NETS, and SO 90 a ?;
Y Dbl for clear and extra clear. Beefis in demand.
sales OF mess and extra mess $40 % "a 10 80;
family extra at SIC 00Gl7 % p DBL Lard less firm.
sales ofCity and Western, at s9l5c Ri5. Smoked
Hams at l2Gl3c Rib.
PRODUCE-The Butter market is in r dull state
and prices are gradually settling down on all
grades MT strictly choice !ch is still firm sales
Of choice New York and Vermont diaries have
been vt % a zoe; IS tc quality and com
ta0u to good az - a 75c 2 N. Western butter al
-0D3ic 3 70, AS TO quality In Cheese sales have
grd from l.. ~ ice q b. as 70 quality. and Is in
moderate demand White Deans AZ 81 7oNi 80 eNtra
PEA a. g - a 49, and yellow eyes at :3lt3 . z
bush. Egg az 30 q 3dc lCr Northern and Eastern
ant tary Rose. Onions at s. 50 = Dbl.
WOOI-rhe Wool market b.. quiet but prices are
firm. The sales include 5000 lbs Ohio and Penn
s, lyania necces at % ~ 5sic T. u. for medium
its Western aud Other n,ecss at IS % size
51Olp lbs combns and dclainc selections at 50 a Coo
5000 TBS unwashei una understandable fleece:
az Il q las Z 10.
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PATRONS OF HUsBASDRY.- A writer who
has been in attendance on the convention
Of the National Grange at Charleston, S C..
and who appears to have had access 10 tho
official figures, gives some curious stltls-
ties on this point, after sketching the his
tory of tho order OF its founders he says
that ''but two OF them knew u turnip from
q tomato, and Of these two one was an IN
solvent farmer, and the other an invalid
gardener Of the seventeen high officers
elected IN 1873, the District Of Columbia,
where there is scarcely farmer, has the
Secretary, the Secretary's wife a 'POm1-
ma, whatever that is. and the wlte's sis
ter as Lady Assistant Steward. That would
be called nepotism in the cid parties. par
ticularly the Republican. The financial
facts, however, are more interesting.
Ii appears that the State Oranges receive
ten cent dues per head from the sub
ordinate oranges. On the frs. of January
1873, there were | 1862 oranges, equal to
So, coo members. The dues should have
been Sc 500. Iowa alone paid in Sl,015.-
SO, and there were eighteen otter state
oranges to hear from. Yet tho total dues
received from state oranges for the year
ending Dec. 81, 1872. amounted to but
81, 072 &C. Five-sizths of the money thus
went into somebody pockets. where it did
not belong. In the year following the
leakage was great deal worse.
The dues which should have been
about SO 1000 really turned out only
$500, or one-half of one mill per head, in
stead of ten cents. As to the national
grange the receipts in 1872 were nearly
sci 900 OF which the District of Columbia
Secretary, referred to above, took in the
shape of salaries and expenses, Sll ,s60.33.
In 1873, the finance committee reported
that, including all arrears, S24 600 would
meet all the expenses of the national
grange for the year; and yet it was found
at the end of the year that S2i. 557 were
needed to cover the item of salaries alone.