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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

Mr.. Charles O'Conor's remarkable letter to
the Hon. Noah Davis will be read with special
interest by the Judges of the Court of Appeals
if by nobody else. He quotes a decision of
Judge Grover, concMred in by Chief-Justice
Church and Judges Allen and Folger and
published only three years ago, i'll which the
Court seems to take the same ground which
Judge Davis assumed i'll the sentence of
Tweed, and to contradict therefore its recent
Judgment by which Tweed has been released
from Blackwell's island. 1t il. unpleasantly
evident all through this long ami able letter
that Mr.. O'Conor has not the most affectionate
regard for our State Court of last resort, nor
the fullest confidence i'll some of our other
tribunals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

THE TRIBUNE's MONTHLY CALENDAR
a., toroe figures indicate the DAYS Of the mon;-e S"d3 ones
fhe dong Of Me ucdr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

Following close upon the news OF disastrous
floods in France, Hungary, ard Switzerland,
we now have intelligence that thousands of
acres in England between the Frome and
the Severn are under water. Besides,
much damage has been done by the
storms in other parts of England and
in Wales. In some places the waters are
still rising, and we may have reports of more
disasters Fortunately it does not seem prob
able that the destruction will be at all as great
as that caused by the overflow of the Ga
rome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

Confirmation of Prof. Marsh's charges against
the Indian Ring, so far as they relate to beef
contracts, comes to Washington through army
officers and the Treasury and War Depart
ments are not so slow as the Interior Department
in striking at the Ring. 1t is stated that the
Controller of the Treasury has suspended pay
ments of some Of these contracts. This is well,
and the same course should be pursued i'll
every suspicious cise until there has been a
thorough investigation of the whole.
matter. Meanwhile the President assures
Prof Marsh that it is his desire to have all
existing evils in the Indian service eradcated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

Mr.. Charles Reade has addressed to TnB
Te,BuNE strong, striking, and every way
characteristic letter-the beginning OF series
OH international copyright. 1t is specially
noticeable for its analysis of the effects of the
present system upon American authorship. 1t
will be published in tO-morrow's TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

In the communication laid before the Board
of Aldermen yesterday Gen. Porter presents
in fercibe manner the defects of our present
water supply, TO which THE TRIBCNE has
several times directed attention. The Alder
men suspended consideration of the matter for
a week. Without questioning the motives of
the gentlemen who urge objections to the pro-
posed improvements, it may be remarked that
if the work contemplated in the resolution of
the Board Of Public Works is undertaken at
eli, it ought to he done at once Winter is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16
the worst of seasons for digging up the streets,
and Summer is decidedly the best.

OF course the field sports of the Colleg'ans
at Saratoga yesterday did not command the
general interest that was manifested in the
boating contests, but they drew large crowd
of spectators and proved entertaining. Foot
racing was the order of the day. Amherst and
Harvard each won two races, and Williams,
Wesleyan, and Yale also carried away prizes.
A letter from one of our correspondents an
swers some much asked questions as to Yales
share in Wednesdays contest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-07-16

If the French ministry is not exactly har-
monious one, it ought to he successful in
maintaining order. NJ. Buffet, believing that
the State has much to fear from Revolu-
tionists (meanng radicals) promises to
keep watchful eye upon these charac-
ters NJ. Dufaure, as mild kind OF
Republican, dislikes the BOnapartists and will
not belong to Cabinet which negects to
counteract their intrigues. Between them
both France ought to be scraped clean of all
enemies to the public peace.
, 1875-10-31

Tho social event of the past week Was the So
ciable and oyster supper given by the ladies Of
the Methodist-Epiecopal Church Thursday even
ing. It has been one OF the main topics Of con-
ve1sation for weeks past. Elaborate prepara-
tons were made, and invitations sent to the
neighboting suburbs. Tbs anxiety manifested
by the ladies for the past few days as to what
might be the state OF the weather on the event
full occasion could only be equAled By that Of
those interested in precious cargoes about to be
introsted to tho care Of the treacherous wares.
Happily their fears and forebodings we're
PIeyed. the evening Vas clear and PLEAS
ant everybody IN the mer1iest mood
the supper Ill that .could be deaired+
and all things seemed to combine to make the
be remembered By the happy gueate. The u.
b!ea were spread in the church pa1ior, and the
pe1son would bo foolhaxdy~ in tho extreme who,
, 1875-10-31

.Iafe Before Man." and was handled by the
Professor in a very Interesting manner.
Tnere will be presiding at tho Unitarian
church, rs usual, Sunday. -. o,-.,,. couu.
Judge wentworth w;li o:en the Circuit Court
Tor this county next Wednesday. , ...,:
The FIyeways,Sase auothcr OF their entortair-
r,snts at rhs rcsidence of Judge French, FRIDAY
evening: Tho club was ont in full force. and
grand good time vas ths s1 result; ,,,,u.nk.. :.
..1nected to fiji tue pulpit OF the Baptist Church
Sunday. ..>a
horses, but no fatal cases nave oeen reported -
yet. to,a - nrrs
George Tule's Friday evening: NotTit6sta1alog
tue Counter attractions OF the Catholic Falr,
Ne Next Tuesday the election takes place. and
then there will be breathing: spell for The poll
+;c;.ns: who hare been 80 active Tor their re-
s1sae,;r,a nsrtiea The indications are now that
t tRe Republicans will carry both county and city
BY large majority.
, 1875-10-31
LAKE VIEW.
rnrnHH KHWa.

The Rev. Dr.. Halsey will preach at the Fuller
ton Avenue Church this morning, and the rev.
sfr. Young tonight. The communion OF tho
Lords Supper will be administered in the church
next Sunday. Preparatory Heryices will be held
this week.
The eociable at the church Thursday night was
q grand success, and apparently gave satisfaction
tn every one. AZ the first OF tho season IL
brought out q full attendance, including large
proportion OF young people, whose presence
adaod life to the affair. Not the least pleasant
Feature Of the evening was the adjoufnment %
The supoer-room below, whore an abundance or
GOOD cheer MAS provided. The ladies' hao ra1dea
on their larders for an Infinite variety Q. GAho'
and the indispensable ice-czean was not 1ach-
iur. The supper-roon proceedings thaW Gu.
any lingering formality. and are 80 impol1aus
soc;alizer. These aociables should pc neia ~
least once month during the coming "1u'et'
and vote Of the congregation would say so'
Now that the contracts are all let, the "Aset H
WORKS enterprise rather hangs IRE. cooHoeI-
able amount OF pipe Is On the ground. but e1eas
yatiug has not ret begun. Such weather as tnat
OF Yesterday is warning that winter IL no5 !af
OF. and no lime should bo lost.
r+,..d., .,d tha i1nnortaut questions involved
in in result, shouId be borne in mind. !ne peg
plb pf Lhke Vloware too apt to neglect tae pousi
, 1875-10-31

unless some matter Of immediata local interest
ia to ha decided. 1t should be remembered.
however, that the town will hare considerable
voice in the election of one OF tho Counlssloo-
ers, who levy on il An annual tar of @20. tf00.
Every voter is interested ID seeing the place
filed by an honest man, untrammeled BY ring m
duence- So don't fail to be- On hand TUESDAY.
The Opposition appointed nasB meeting for
Friday night to be held at the Humboldt" ea-
loon, but the weather was so uufayorable, and
the condition OF the roads lending thither so ex-
ecrable. that no one TUNED ont. Soma OF the
big gums from the city we're expected to be on
hand to harangue, but they were too busy in
their onslaught at Faruell Hal to attend to
suburban interests.
RAvESswooD 1TEMa-
The Few: y. A. Lloyd viii praach at the Con.
gregatiopal al Church morning and evening. and
tue Rev. Mr.. Lathrop at the Methodist Church
at the sa.me tune.
The sPlaasant Hours" Club gave its frat
regular entertainment for tho Rensou at the
school house Friday evening. Owing to the
weather the attendance WAS small. but those who
were present testify TO having enjoyed 4 pleas
ant reunion. This Club was organized Last win
ter with, as stated in its constitution. the So
cial improvement Of its members and their fami-
lee, and more cordial union OF interest and
sympathy among the recrentiou-loyiug people OF
meetings we're held last winter, and did much to
enliyen the society Of this little village.
Summerdale, the little suburb north Of Rs
venswood+ is as ambitious as its moro southerly
sister, It has four trains daily to and from the
city, is to have Waterman right up to its fur
thar border, and will haye ira-hydrant at the
same point. A1r. Robert Greer is building four
commod1ous brick dwellings at cost Of s7,50o,
and Ar. 11charl O'Brien one that will cost
80, 500. Mr.. Greer has offered the Society OF the
Methodist Church, which has recently located at
Ravenswood, = lot at Summerdale for tho TAX
lug. it tlley will nova up This would give
them more elbow-room, and would furnish
church privileges for the people Of DonmanTllle
"a we'll!
, 1875-10-31

after inspecting them. would dare to cali in
Question the exceeding good taste of the resi-
dent ladies' They we're not only heautiful to
look upon, bat. loaded down az they were With
the choicest ylands wore especially grateful 10
that other seass, the qualification OF which it is
sad tends moro d1rec!lyto make people satisfied
With themselves and all the rest OF mankind.
Al sure cure for the blues q good hearty din
nar osn be safely Recommended. The main
auditorium Was devoted to the reception
Of quests, tie fancy tables, aud tho
Traditional Post-Othce, and before and
after supper was the ecene Of hilarity
and gayety, unmingled With anything to mar IN
the slightest the pleasure Of all. The unsuccess-
ful candidates for the magnificent fruit-caae,
which was to be devoted to the one procuring
the highest number Of votes seemed Indifferent
to defeat, and only ANXIOUS that tho contest be
bitter and prolonged, that the treasury might be
enriched thereby. -
The receipts Of the evening were about SIS.
which are to be devoted to the 1audable purpose
OF procuring more efficient heating apparatus
for the church. Among those present from
abroad were noticed tho Misses Ken
Ward and Mrs Ward, Of chicaeo
Mra. Harris and four daughters, South Bend,
Kaufman and 1tr: Robinson, Evanston; Messrs.
G. ". flasher, Charles i. Thayer. A. ". Howe.
Charles ". Penny, Charles A. Boriuc, aud
George ". Grannis, Chicago. The ladies' will
hold in kind Remembrance Mr. G. w. Lasher, OF
South Water street, Chicago, who generously do
rated the oysters for tile supper. The Park
Ridge Cornet Band we're present, and made a
free gift of their services. discouraing ct inter-
walls throughout the evening soma of their best
music.
Friday that the teachers might have an oppor-
tunitY to attend the annual session Of the Cook
County Teachers Institute at Desplaipea.
Elder Boring has removed his family here. and
, 1875-10-31
THE uNWRlTTEN MUSIC.

Sweet ia the written mtls1e.
The melody Of rhyme;
rTia struck from chords enchanteds
It 1asteth for Ill time:
T1s sounded from the soul-hArp
That fills poets breast.
And all the minds emotiena
Are reused ut his behest.
Oh swectly sounds that mnsio
Down the long track OF Time!
Those thoughts are wandering mfnstral&p
That sing ia every cline.
Back from the dead Pa1s'a features
They draw the yelling shroud,
And the dead ones aieep is broken
He wakes and cries aloud
But sweeter far than music
BIZ poet chained in song.
TO sound IN ringing csdeues
Throughout the ages ionxs
Ii The unW7itten music.
Too beautiful for Earth!
vaItiy The uoudrnus brain at uar
Essays to give 1t birth.
or. In = poor clods bosom,
x9rand. poetic thought
Beats out III Life In bondags,
Like birds from greens wood Mpuzn3.
No ear shall he1r Its music,
Nor shall, with eiistening eye,
Tbs world and else forgotten,
Youth READ With JOY, OF nigh.
Ms yhsp. in Heaven archives,
Bpph ehthiuB scroll,
Those glowing thorghts sze gathered:
And each arisen boul
Sh1u ind it, oHn 11onng them.
a1:da vhole By Angels XII
And, with poetic rapture,
Shall It's nao.e being thra. II. q
, 1875-10-31

The Board of Lake Trustees held 4 meeting
YESTERDAY afternoon, but transacted no business
Of Importance, unless this auditing OF ini,umer-
able bills and passing sidewalk ordinances might
be considered important.
1ast "Wednesday afternoon the Board made
their contemplated trip to the Vater-Works crib.
not in !. tur, as arranged, but in fishing
smack. the owners Of which wanted
and got e25 for their trouble. After
considerable time the party reached
the crib and, after examining around, came to
the unanimous conclusion that the work Of pro-
toctipg it ought to have been commenced week
ago. and that the engineers should immeolatelg
proceed to nut it in proper condition before any
more rough weather sets in
The political pot is boiling hot IN Lhke. re- @ ans
to6n ia unanimous against Heslpg, but very
much divided between Hack and heeleY.
For County Commissioner they are 81! for
Can't. Tabor the Republican nominee, and the
town will not poll over 10 votes for Crawford.
Heslng meetings have been ana al"ags WI, srs oe
alwsys crowded. 4 Keeley meeting Will be held
in the Town-Hall to-morro" evening, the En-
oiawond Republicans at the same time holding
ono in the school-house at Engle~ood.
A meeting Of the Board Of Education will 60
held in the Springer SCHOOL so~@o11o" aA'o1 no"A
1t 4:30 o'clock sharp.
Tie Rev, John Donnely lectures in the Engle-
wood Baptist Church tomorrow evening on the
1Abors OF Mc ody and Sankey in Great Britain.
The Englewood Literary Society meets TO- NOR
row nvenfnc in the old bz7ck school-house. The
nroo1amme will include IN oration BY oren
Turner impromtu address BY F. a: WoodD4nfy
esaay by Miss Mary Shedd reading BY Mrs.
Wuod and debate on the question OF the OK
cIusion Of the Bible from the public schools.
\ saciablo OF the Englewood Baptist Cha1ca ~
was neld Thursday evening At the residence OF
EEF..u. D. f4nnda1l G0a1 Wentworth avenue.
, 1875-10-31
OAK PARK.


Mr, John s. Quick has purchased fine resi-
dence Id the southern part bf the city. Of which
he and his family will take possession early this
week. Mr. Quick is valuable citizen, particu-
larry in the church and socially, and his loss will
be deeply regretted BY the community, even
though it is only for the winter, for be purposes
to rebuild in the spring on tho same site that
WAS formerly, before the fire came, his beautiful
home.
A large number Of the citizens, gentlemen and
ladies' have organized themselves into German
claes, and meet three evenings Of the week at
private residences. 4 gentleman from Boston
Is the instructor.
Two former Oak Parkers were married
Wednesday afternoon at Kenosha. The parties
were ntr. George N. Mcllillen and Hiss Annie
Griswold.
The Dramatic Club Of Oak Park save the seq
oud entertainment OF tho season Thursday even
ing. Despite the fact that there was large
political meeting a. which Mr. Willard Wood
ard Was the presiding luminous star, the audito-
rum Of the home theatre was crowded !; even
good standing room was at a premium. The
drama, Oat in the Streets" was beautiful
and british 1andlord. The friends OF Mr.
George Rodgers we're delighted to see him again
IN the role Of Pete, colured servant, in which
character Thursday evening be excited
more aQmlfAEQQ tnan ever MI. RouKeIB
seems to possess perfect genius for this style
Of acting. Miss Minnie Zimmerman, in the part
of Minnie, the little sick gitl, gave rendition
that was really remarkable for young miss Of
yeata. There Was no a1ectation, but the lines
we're read with simple, thrilling pathos, and later
in the evening, when she with Gfr. Rodgers, &C.
companied by the banjo, sang =. Poor, old black
Joe," ahe held the audience spen-bo1nd with ad-
msration at her musical abilities. She iB bright,
talented little creature, and fair "a she is wise.
Mr. E. 0. Gale, as COL Jasper Wa1ne, did not
seem perfectly at home, but be made the most
Of the part unsuited to him as it VAS. Mr.
Charles Welah, az 1fan Daois, . dashing
boy OF the period. portrayed the char
acter we'll. hrs. Nash, as Mrs. Wayne,
sbone, aa she does in her house,
with quiet, Homanly dignity that was very ef-
fective. All the characters assumed by the rest
of the company were we'll rendered The enter
tainment was concluded With the old but laugha-
Bile farce of BOX ana Cox" h1r. Nelson Head,
as Boz, never appeared to such advantage. He
did admirably, whi1o Of course Mr.. Nash, as
Coz, Was excellent, Is he is in everything he at
temptB- = Mrs. Nash assumed the role Of Mrs.
Bouncer, aud made it an enjoyable character.
The farce was = particular success and many
professionals would have been wild with delight
had they received such furious applause. The
Society are to be commended for the manner in
which they have worked, for the proceeds Of
these entertainments go towards supporting Uni
ty Church, which ls not very large society.
4 special train brought from the adjacent
ing to hear Mr.. Willard Woodard, who address,
ed large assembly in Tempernnce Hall on ''Po-
lsical Truths" The meeting was one Of inter-
, 1875-10-31
KENoSHA.
sT, MARKS rAIR,

Bptctal CorYespondcaee Of The Chicago Tribune.
KENosHA, Wis, Oct. 30.-Ihe fair and festival
given By the ladies Of st. Marks Church during
the week has been grand success both fuan-
cial1y and socially. The opening night, Tues
day, was 30 Indictment with its driving storm OF
sleet and wind that those inclined to be super
.stitious prophesed poor SUCCESS, If any, for the
enterprise. In spite OF all adverse circum-
stances, however, the fair opened under very
pleasant auspices. The articles Of fancy work
exhibited BY the ladies we're varied and OF supe-
rior attractions, and were mostly disposed
of by tickets. The most conspicuous
piece of workmanship Waa ! miniature
church constructed after the most ap-
proved style of church architecture. Its
eteeple was ornamented with cross, and within
its belfry was clear-toned bell, that at inter-
yals rung out it's call for ali good Christians to
come and worship. This little church had itB
stained-elass windows, its seats, and altar deco
ratiops such as one sees in all Catholic churches.
All the articles cold at high figure, especially
one gentleman's g scarf, which brought the fabu-
lous sum Of 3103. The two gentlemen whose
popnlaritY the largo number of tickets sold was
supposed to indicate Were Mr. +. Grant and hlr.
whitaker. Mr. Grant received over 600 votes,
which entitled MIN to tho o"nershP OF said
HCaTE. GfeItLAiub "eo 1oA W. S"~ A1AA1A"1oS
profit, and the society must have cleared some
thipr like $500 OF 9600 The fair closed Friday
night with d dance.
nArB1aot1AL.
Wednesday afternoon, at the residence Ct the
bride's parents on Prairie avenue, nr. McMillen,
of Chicago, Was united in wedlock to Miss Annie
Griewold. OF this city. The contracting parties
in this alliance for life are both young, aud both
possessed Of their share Of good looks The
wedding was quiet affair, elegant N al its ap-
nontinents ind ia the first to head the LIST OF
those to take place this season. The bride WAS
very lovely in her bridal robes, and leaves onr
city followed by the good-wfshss Of many friends.
One of our locals, commenting On the anAlr, re-
marked that it was the first wedding that bad
taken place on this very arlstocratlc street Tor
ten yaarB, and questions the many bellies who
reside thereon as to the reason OF this dearth OF
weddings among them.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Last Saturday afternoon cne OF the mechanics.
1nin Dockter, while working on the inside OF
the new Catholic church building, fell from the
third n{atform in the tower l. distance OF SOME
10 feet striking the fbor below With such force
~ to break the boards. His right thigh was
fractured in terrible manner, necessifatlng the
removal OF portion Of the bone. One arm was
nadir broken, his face and neck severely cut,
and the fearful fall caused concnssIon of the
brain. He fingered in great suffering until Mon
day morning, ahen death released him from ms
agony. He leAveg wife and one child
MEMS ITEMB- -.
~.Ihe lrctura given By Prof. Cunning, At Sim
mons heading-Roon1, Tuesday evening, Was
listened to BY 4 largo Audiencol considering tue
stoffm stofm that ragged At the time. Hia aub1ect WAS
, 1875-10-31
EVANSTON.

are succeeding well with their gymnasium enter
prise. They hava secured license from the
Secretary Of State to open books for subsc1ip-
tions to the capital stock OF Tho Northwestern
University Gymnasium Association, +" the follow
ing beng appointed Commissioners for that
purpose: William &. Evans F. II. TAYLOR, +.
il. Bristol, A. W. MCPHERSON, and J.. A. J.
Whipple. The capital stock will be $1,000, the
greater portion Of which has already been sub
scribed.
Visitors are onle admitted to the lighthouse
between 10 and 3 o'clock Mondays and Nednea-
davs, aud 10 to u o'clock FrldayH
The Village Board has advertised for propo-
sails for the erection Of frame building. 46x22
to be built over the well at the Water-Works-
The services at the First Methodist Church-to-
day will be conducted by the Rev. Dr.. Bannister
in the forenoon, and the ReT. E. N. Packard in
the evening.
The Sophomore class has elected representa-
tives for the Gage prize debating contest and
the Mann defamation contest with the Junior
class, as follows: Debaters, MessIs- Ladd, Ach-
ernan, and Schneider; J; declaimers, 1lessrs:.
Booth, Wheaton, Kinman, Karchner, and Wal
dron.
The Rev. G. Z. Thompson, OF this city, will
lecture upon NERVES aud Nervous People " at
Lyons Hall, Noy: 2. .....
F. Spencer.
hi. G. E. Purington and daughters havo gone
to Quincy 70 remain fortnight.
.Air. aud HRS Ambrose Foster hare left
Evanston for their annual winter trip to the
South. They will locate at Atlnnta, Ga,
The University students are preparing to giro
an entertainment at the First Methodist Church
= week from Friday eycning.
A meeting will BE- held il the First Methodist
Church Thursday evening for the purpose OF
organizing Sunday-sehoo1 Institute for the
Township OF Evanston: Addresses viii be nude
by ". 3. Jacobs, the Rev. F. L. Chapel, and
others. ...
from the County Jail. With party Of his friends,
held an ~ Opposition meeting Tuesday eren-
Ing ut South Evanston. The business trans
acted, however. is OF no particular interest, as
ts Mr. Murphy's party" has very little influence
in the village.
, 1875-10-31

A doctor vent out West to practice his profess
sion. An old man met him on the ssreet one
dAy, and asked him how he vaa succeeding IN hie
business. First rate,' he replied "Tve had
one case "Well-and what MAS that." ali
was BIRTH" said the doctor. How did you
succaed with that" 'Tell, the old woman
died, and the child died. But think TIL saYa
the old man y=s."