, 1876-07-23

is rapidly organizing, and will be compose
largely Of voters previously denied that priv
legc On account Of their youth. Tn
Judgment displayed by them in ,thi
move will certainly command for tl1e1
the respect Of older and more experienced ind
yiduals, besides reaping the individual benefit
resulting from an honest Administration. Their
is the usual multiplicity Of oflicc-seekers, and
on account Of their close observance, wonlt
advise them to ' take heed lest they fall" Th
eloquence Of certain individual wishing to Sc
cure position up IN the brick office does no
appear to be attended with the effect be wouit
wish. Another meeting OF the Club will be helt
on next Tuesday evening at the Council Cham
ber. As business Of importance will be trans
acted, a full attendance is desired. An oppor
admission Of any wishing to become members
The Democrats have apparently sunk back il
their former deplorable condition, thus verifying
the truth Of the statement, "After the storm
follows 4 calm"
MISCELLANEOUS CHURCH NEWS.
The exercises Of the Interstate Sunday School
Convention, now being held at Lake Bluff, has
afforded considerable attraction for our citizens
during the past week, and doubtless will until il
closes Oh Wednesday next. On next Tuesday
| the Sabbath-schools OF this city will attend ir
ssb,dk," should the weather prove favorable.
Tie long unsettled condition Of affairs ct the
brick church has ut last been settled,
but In very unsatisfactory manner
When profcsscd Christians viii act IN IN
upon themselves, and they are perfectly aware
OF the fact, all efforts towards reconciliation
are simply wasted. It is earnestly hoDcd that
harmony may be restored, and Clrist's cause
be again recognized III proper manner; but We
fear that the worst is not yet, :. as house di-
yidcd against itself cannot stand"
The Rev. E. II. Curtis, Of tue Presbyterian
Church, will to-day cause lis hearers to reflect
| on their spiritual condition.
| The Rev. Mr.. AieLson will again be found in
! his accustomed place il the Methodist Church
preaching the Gospel to every creature.
Elder ". Collins will preach IN the Chapel this
| evening ut Z: 80 O'Clock.
BASEBALL.
The strongest nine that WauE1cgan has eyer
had las been organized during the week, and
adopted tile name Of ''At1letes,'' which club
combines talent and genera! worth. It is in
every respect worthy VI special notice, as the
following list Of wcll-known gentlemen are its
members: Russell Price, Captain :nd pitcher;
John L. McCanna, catcher; Victor Burton, first
base; Thomas Hocr, second base; Will SHIFTS
well, third base; Wilbur Jilson, st!ort-stop; \.
L. Gilbert, left field; James McLanc, centre
field; J. L. Brewster, right hcld; Mr.. Adams,
substitute They expect to play two Or three
games this week.
CONCERNING PERSONS.
Mr. J.. ". Mctice, for some time past con-
fined to his house ON account vi illness, is now
improving.
. William Brow, Esq, Of Newark, n. J., for
merly of this city, called upon his old acquaint-
anscs tie lirst OF the week.
Franklin Sumway las again returned to his
farm at Ida, Ia He anticipates !. big harvest.
late /. u. Singer, was in town Oh Friday, look
ing us happy as king.
Little Charley johnson, the popular Supply
Agent on the Chicago y Northwestern Tail
ait;;:, roaa;is, enjoying brief recreation. lie is
Miss Belle Barnum, Of Chicago, is visiting
With the family Of tie Hon. W. \. AlcAllistcr
" Mrs. Mrs. Bayard, formerly Miss Ncttte Fay, now
Of St. Louis, is enjoying q visit with relatives
and friends III this city, looking as happy Us
ever,
Mr.. William Withcrell and family, of Chicago,
spent last Sat 1rday aud Sunday among old at
quaintanccs in this city. ..
Mr.. William Rodgers, Of Detroit, Mich, has
been the guest Of S1r. and Mrs. G. B. Stone
during the week.
QUEER.
The actions Of Thomas Kinney, q teamstcr,
have If late been Of suspicious character. Last
winter Mr.. Kinney was attacked with serious
illness Witch colllined him to his bed for a con
Siderable le:gtn OF time; the disease ut inter
walls affected hs brain and caused hiEa to be al
soon Improved, however. but mentally llc SEEM
cd to grow worse, having Il mania -fqr purctas-
lug anything that was for sale, especially horses.
Hc would lrive his horses all day ut rapid
St]EGN. Aiu MQull Ill 4l1ilL N1L1t NO
OBJECT III view. On "Wednesday he was arrested
AMI confined i'll the Shcr!lI's otliec, wElcreupou !
lie manifested the lispicasurc nc experienced |
by making wild threats coucc-iling persons and |
Thugs On Friday morning TIC WAS t:s.scn be- |
tore Judge Turner, and tried by six jury1ncn, |
who, after listening to the evi1enc:, brought |
iu verdict OF s'sound n1ind.'' What could We |
do without jurylncn!
wAuKEGAs's NEW BAND.
Slater's Band is no more, and. Us result, |
IF IFS rtcfYtjfrs With Vt193 M tflf!f*fD1n} |
huye organized 4 ucw u1lc. Waukcgan |
has always been blessed with good musical tai
ent. The new band is under the leadership Of |
Frncs augt GnIr and and Byron Is Wa7 and af
james W. Green and G. 3. Detriek, 8 cornet; I
John Golding and Charles West, E and B alto;
George Leber and Samuel Conc, teuors; Orange
Nichols, baritone; Frank Morstadt, bass;
drum. They were present at Lake Bluff Fri
day, dlscoursing sweet strains among the oaks,
lending greatly to enhance the pleasure of the
OCCASION, and all feeling that it was good for
hem to be there.
THIS AND THAT.
An unfortunate occurrence took place in the
township Of Libertyyille Thursday, which, it is
'ery probable, will result in the death OF an
sstimable farmer named Durkin. While Mr.
0urkin was moving on that day. his team be- /
anne frightened and ran away, throwing Dur<in
rom the scat III front of the siclsle-bar, which
ut off one arm and badly bruised him else
where. Lie is under the care Of Drs. Ala1son
nd Curry.
The arrival in this city during the week of
evcral musicians in tie shape Of osgan-grind-
RS has filled the air with music aud charmed !
lie disconsolate. Thursday morning brought
nth it two monkeys, one Of which furnished mu-
ic, while the other, Of the smaller order, made
iInsclf conspicuous in collecting the lucre.
auy other resident monkeys were attracted to
lie scene. "God help the rich; the poor can
cg.'
Ninety three degrees in the shade on Wednes-
lay.
Notice appears III the local papers that meet
NJ Of the Democrats Of Waukcgan will be held
t the Council Chambers tomorrow afternoon,
t which time delegates will be appointed to at
end the State Democratic Convention. The |
aloons will be deserted for the time being, |
;hich, perhaps, will be the only benefit to be
crive1+
The Lake County Fair; is to behcld at Liberty
lille on Tuesday, Wednesday,, and Thursday,
he 19tf, 2Ot1, and 21st days Of September.
Street Commissioner Yager las been doing
omc substantial work upon our streets during
Le week.
AURORA.