, 1876-09-17

aSoos hi&S ect 1ul - o'CoE'N 1cSLeruAy 1l[erno0nA
Shortly after that hour Mr.. ladd and MIR.
Hooke, representing the prosecution, visited
Justice Currey's Office, and continuance for
one week was granted BY agreement. The fact
that mono Of the witnesses OH either side were
present showed that the continuance had been
previously agreed upon. The reasons OF this
course can, of course, only be guessed ut. It is
known, however, that Mrs. Ladd returned a few
days ago from the East, and It has been stated
by her friends that she succeeded In obtaining q
part Of the funds necessary to make up
3lr. Ladd's Indebtedness to the village,
and has good prospect Of obtaining the rest.
It is not thought that Mr.. Crane will ever bring
bis case against Mr.. Laid to trial.
Mr.. Ladd has been examined by the attorneys
of the creditors, in the presence OF a shorthand
reporter, and q copy Of the examination has
been placed on file in the Assignee's office for
the inspection Of creditors. The examination
covered all the business transactions OF Mr. Ladd
during the last naf-Iozen years, aud showed that
there had been very large depreciation in his
assets in that time. The examination would not
ication in TIE tribune. hut can be seen By those
Interested 1t the place Indicated
THE SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
The fall term OF the University opened. Wednes-
in me earnest. The new M students are re- finding their
places and beginning to get settled in their new
quarters, while old faces arc again to be seen in
creased, aud officers and students alike prepar-
ing for the hardest terms work Of the ycar: Not
withstanding the severe work imposed upon al
the classes, the base-bal men have already com
menced the work OF selecting and organizing
nine with view to rcgainns the silver ball and
the college championshp, if possible. The gym
The li1erary societies Of the institution met FRI
day evening to re"rganizc and begin the work of
recruiting among the new students.
TIE HIGH SCHOOL,
Two years ago the Board OF Education consented
to try the experiment Of establishing an advanced
course OF study in the public schools, with view
to organizing High School. The plan proved
successful from its inception, and the attendance
has constantly increased until the school now has Il
There were rs last year), distributed follows:
Third year, Is; second year, 33; first year, 26;
Of the scholars, has ustiied the establishment for
the first time, OF full three years course, inciud
ing Latin and German, fitting the graduates for cd
reside outside the district. coming from neigh
boring towns along the road AR. O.. E. Haven,
the Superintendent Of the public schools, deserves
great credit for the success Of this undertaking.
TIE BIG DITCH.
Complaints are beginning to De made because OF
the non completion Of work on the Big Ditch"
1t is said that the Commissioners have done little
this summer besides levyng and collecting the tax
and the residents Of West Evanston fear that they
will again be flooded this fall and next spring. The
SL1eEL6 uQN A&E alt1osk ulLIu
full OF water, with no chance Of finding outlet,
apparently.
TEMPERANCE.
The absence of nil saloons from the yi1laEQs the
prohibition against selling liquor within four miles
OF the University, and the refined and eleyatins
influences for which Evanston is widely distin-
idents many earnest temperance workers, Anoth-
ct natural result il an active temperance
organizatlon. The woman,s Temperance Alliance
auxiliary to the State Temperance Union the fol-
Secretary, Mrs. E. H. Raymond, there are about
GOO signatures have been attached to the tota!-ab-
stincnce pledge OF the Alliance. In addition
large number of children have taken the Sunday
School pledge, whcn includes profanity and to-
bacco with Intoxicating liquors. During the
year there have been II regular monthly meetings,
the attendance varying from y to -. severaf
fully held under the auspices of the Alliance, and
q cold-watcr army ms been organized by Mrs L.
Russell, which contains lao boys and girls. Mnch
way by the vigilance Committee, Mesdames ARA
brown and O. s. Wightn,an.
Tile following are the on!cers-elect for the ensu-
Fs;ldsns 1dsE Ms oeas s cons;ssato1s
church,, Mrs. Richards (Episcopal Church., Mrs.
nr ns C. Noysg trezbyter;an ,s4 CAufsh, %a
G. E. Browne lcaptist church,; corresponding
Mrs e. i. Harbrrt; Treasurer; Mrs, r.
c. Eoag; Vigilance Committee, Mrs. ARA brown
!. j. Brown. Mrs Russell, and Mrs. Kate John
ton; Special Work, Mns. t2ueal. 31rs. Wood, 3lrs.
Taylor, Ars. Gibbs, Mrs. Lawrence, Miss A. Conf
stock, and Mrs. Stout: delegates to Dixon, Sept.
20 and 2l, Ms. ARA Brown ,nd Mrs. Marcy.
A regular meeting OF the Cold-'Tater army will
be held in Union Hall Friday Al afternoon for the
election of officers, etc. The Wil1ncttc Army HIS
invited the Evanston Army to picnic here On the
23d, weather permitting.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
DR.. n. S. Davis and y. s. Davis, Jr., have re-
,e1 pft1a.fa11hia
Bishop Foster WIS present nt the opening Of the
Garrett biblical institute.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Williams and Miss Williams
arc ut home after en- extended Eastern trip.
silly Winnie is visiting the Centennial With
+slenis.
Capt. ]. r. Fitch starts Centennial,EAra this
Seck.
The Eev. F. L. Chapel has gone East for q
month recreation.
;acation, and will resume his evening Lectures at
lie presbytc:ian Church THIS evening. Subject |
- 'Chiralry; Its Influence Oh Morals and Religion
:ar: George 0. 1de and lan1ly have return.i from
&rs: j: i. Kirk hasrcturned from visit to rela-
ivcs in La:allc- |
rhc many friends of Mr. l.. H. Williams are |
,iad to see him again on the streets. |
t. 4. AcScE:aan, of '1o' breaches at South |
Evanston this evening. I
I!1: ltey a. j. Scott, Of Oak Park, WAS in town |
tuesday. |
it, Charles D. Dlapey is asain at home, He has
een the Centennial.
fFG1 HaQuOIpH Ql5 IeLu1ueN 10 L0Gstct 11NlElIJ
III. 4 F. Richards has deserted Geneva Lake for |
Mrs n P Ig1ehart, Miss 1glchart, and Mrs.
south, after spending the simmer at Pewaukee,
laye again taken up their residence In Evanston. |
Miss Tannahiff, Of New Brunswick, Is visiting I
Ilrb. EanAr5dale.
Mr.. +, II. Bristol has been selected by the stu
tents to represent the Northwestern University in
he Interstate oratorical contest to be held at
Evanston Oct. 5.
ast evening.
Prof; Blaekbarn preached in the PRESBYTERIAN
The Rev. Il. S. kaufman occupied the pulpit Of
he Methodist Church last Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George e. Braydou are expected
d Evanston this week.
The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Wentworth were ex- |
ected home last evening On their return from
European trip.
q town Friday evening.
Mr. 4. D. Langworthy hns returned to st.
4ouis.
MIsCELLANEoUS.
it is announced that religious services Will be
eld ut the Soldiers Home at :; oclock every sun
az afternoon, under the charge OF the liev. E. u.
Wheaton, The Rev. ". =. Leach will preach
1s afternoon.
The social Club will hold meeting ut Its rooms
'ucsday evening to elect officers AMI prepsrc for
he coming campaign, which will soon be vigorous
inaugurated. II Is expected thAt the 1lrst enter
ainncnt will partale largely Of the character Of
haa haou decfdhI tn incfeAYA the |