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, 1877-08-19

The labor strikes have calmed down re-
ma1kably within the last fortnight At sew
eral of the Pennsylvania coal mines the
companies hare rcceded from their recent 10
per cent reductions, but have discharged
the surplus men whom they had been en-
ploying on "short time." It is found to
work better to pay seventy-five men satis~
factory wages than to try and retain 100
men, giving each but three-quarter en-
ployment. In this city the avalanche of
grain from the country has put new face
on everything. The railroads are now full
of business, ind thousands Of idle men have
been set a. work. All the lake vessels are in
demand for the grain trade; extra men at
increased wages are set at work loading and
navigating them; orders for goods from the
country are coming in, and this is beginning
to work up trade among the merchants, and,
of course, tnat sets idle men at work boxing,
packing, carting, and handling. Altogether
matters are rapidly frightening, and the
auspices are all favorable for good falls
trade.
, 1877-08-19

The dispatches received yesterday, and for
several days previously, indicate that Will
LAM H. VANDERBILT and jar GOULD bare
come to en- arrangement in regard to West
ern Onion and Atlantic j. Pacific Telegraph
interests The public may expect to hear at
any moment that the two companies have
arna1gamated or pooled their business in
such way as amounts practically to con-
solidation. The recent confidential meetings
at the Windsor Hotel in New York Of the
chiefs of the riva1 lines "mean business" :"
There were congregated, or closeted, Messrs:
VANDERBILT, Onrox, SoHE1, MORGAN,
coRsE11, and DuRKEE, representing West
ern Union; and JAT GOULD, EcKERr, SAGE,
KrzsE, DILLON, THOMPSON, and SIMMONS,
representing the l.. i Pail large stock
holders, and owing among them three
, 1877-08-19

They managed to mix the entertainment
somewhat at Chautauqua yesterday After
one Professor had explained, with scientific
illustration, the doctrine of "spirits," an
other went to the other extreme and proved
the water Of that balliwick the purest in tho
world This paved the way to the introduc-
ton of q caricaturist on one Of the New
York illustrated papers, who created intense
delight with lis hits at prominent Chautau-
qnans. A young lady read TnowBgpoE's
- Vagnbond," which was sthighly appre-
ciated," and the meeting closed with "a
song" Verify, JOSEPH Cook hit it when he
said Chautauqua was "an achievement, a
promise, great as both"
, 1877-08-19

fourths or nine-tenths of both Institutions
The object Of the combination or consolida-
ton is, of course, to put an end to competi-
ton, in order to re-establish the old high
rates Of telegraphing as nearly as possible.
The low rites have resulted in an immense
increase OF business; but it is believed that
more money can be made by converting the
two companies into q grand monopoly and
so rearranging the tariff of charges as to
perform the least amount Of business at the
highest rates. Suppose the number OF mes
sages are cut down one-half by reason OF
high rates, yet By charging GO per cent 1nore
than at present greater profit can be made.
As to whether the public will like it or not is
minor consideration with monopoly.
, 1877-08-19

The proceedings at meeting OF indig-
nant taxpayers of the Town Of Lake, held
yesterday, indicate that small section Of
the TWEED Ring, with capacious nav for
public plunder, exists in that home OF
disagreeable odors. When the town
incurred q large debt for bnild-
ing water-works, an ordinance WAS passed
that specific portion of the taxes should be
set apart Us sinking fund for the redemp-
ton of the bonds. Up to Jan. I last, $751;
600 had been received for this purpose. This
money Was not invested as directed by
law, but expended in the payment Of
e1trayagnnt salaries, etc, and the sink
ing fund is $4,000 worse than nothing.
Some $4,000 Of the bonds, which
bear 10 per cent interest, have become due,
and there is not dollar wherewith to pay.
A Committee was appointed to ascertain the
legal rights Of the taxpayers, and when these
are discovered, the Tweedites Will doubtless
remark to the burdened taxpayer, We'll,
what are you going to do about it?"
, 1877-08-19

It can scarcely be claimed for the North
western Amateur Rowing Association regat-
ia, which has Just closed at Detroit, that it
was in all respects an unprecedented sue
cess. A far more profound interest was
manifested by the people who lined the banks
than by many members of the Association,
who failed to either show up at
all, or who rowed SO badly as to, in some
instances, turn the thing into burlesque.
Great expectations OF some Of the races cul-
minated in magnificent disappointments,
and the necessity for pressing III amateurs
outside the Association in order to get a
start betrays sad want Of esprit de corps On
the part of the members, or some terribly
had management,
, 1877-08-19
THE MUSICAL OUTLOOK,

Notwithstanding the hard times and the
prospects Of hard winter, the caterers for
themusical entertainment of the people OF this
city are making quite as ample and sumptu-
Gus provision for the season Of 1877-'75 as
ever before, having apparently full conf
dence that people must be entertained, and
that they will practice economy in every 9TH
er direction before they will give up their
pleasure, especially that perennial and ever
agreeable pleasure Of music. In our regular
musical columns We present q general out
look of the whole field, SO far as it can be
forecast at present. It will be seen that both
tho prominent home eorganizations-th Apol.
10 Club and Beethoven Society-are already
out with their prospectuses. The Apollo
Club, whose conductor is now in England
making selections of new music, do not say
what definite works they will produce, but
announce that their programmes will be
made up of new music, and furthermore in
timate several new departures which will
tend to enhance the comfort and
convenience of their members. The
Beethoven Society have underlined
several important works, among them
VEED1's ;'Reqniem Mass" RArF's Evening
Sorg and "Elegy," 11ESDEIssoN's Lore
ley" MAX BnUcu's "Odysscus," and selec-
tions from BEErHovES's 'Fidelio," and will
also continue their pleasant reunions and Mr..
Wo1fsoHN's series Of piano recita]s- The
Haydn Society is at work upon MENDE1s-
soHs's Hymn of Praise, and the organ
recitals, musical evenings, and public matt
nees will be resumed at Hershey Hall. At
present it is certain that there will be three
seasons Of legitimate opera, and no one can
say how many of opera boutfe. The first
season will be that OF the Hess troupe,
headed BY EMILY MELVILLE. Their reper-
toire will be mainly devoted to the works of
the opera comique, including such operas as
AMBHo1sE THOMAS Midsummer Nights
Dream" and 1.-THE Pasha of A1giers n;
Strauss " Queen Indigo and 1.-THE Bat"; :;
BonDHu's "John Of Paris; AuBER's
"Haydee and "Dawn Of Happiness ~;
ADAA's IA King for Day; MA111Anr's S
"Hermit's Bell; and OPERT1's operetta,
"The Blacksmith's Treasure" founded on
the drAma Of "ban1 Druce"; besides some
Of the old favorites, like the Bohemian
Cir" " j" Mariana, and "Fra Diavolo." The
second season will be that Of the FnxKR
, 1877-08-19

A review Of the situation in Bulgaria does
not appear to brighten the prospect for the
Russians. From neglect and Indifference,
the ronds around their position have fallen
into wretched state, aud even those con-
Meeting with their base Of supplies have been
allowed to fall into IN almost impossible
condition. Sickness is increasing, and suf-
ferers arc sent to the rear at the rate of 800
day. It is said that public opinion in
Russia Inns been seriously affected by the
misfortune at Plevna, and it is feared that,
when echoes of this dissatisfaction reach
the army, movement may be precipitated
before stratcgical consideration would war.
, 1877-08-19

Examination into the extent to which
nepotism obtains in the revenue districts has
developed some curious facts. In some cases
whole families have been attacked with m
epidemic of Office, and in others the business
has been looked upon as heritage
and the especial property of bands Of
relatives. This has led to the Illumination Of
a circular, directing each Collector not to
employ more than one person related to him.
self, and not more than two related to eacn
other. This may throw q great many worthy
gentlemen out of employment, but it is q re-
form that the country can stand, and, since
it has been inaugurated, it should be pushed
tn its legitimate conclusion.
, 1877-08-19

The gas ordinance is to be disposed of to-
morrow night in the City Council. Several
votes have been taken, but there has been
no agreement. The intelligent members
perhaps have discovered that there has been
considerable effort at delay by those most
clomorous for action. The Committee have
proposed that the prices be s. and $1.65 per
1000 feet for the West Side and the old
companies, respectively, and we suppose
that the majority Of the Council are prepared
to vote those prices. Computed at these
rites, the price per street-lamp will be re-
duced from an average of $55 to So1, and
the public arc entirely satisfied with this.
The shortest way to put m end to any de-
sire or attempt at trading is to pass the ordi-
nance, and remove the whole question from
the Council for this wear.
, 1877-08-19

notwithstanding the 'fpressure :" the 2facMa.
honists and Clcricals are putting on the French
Republicans, the prospect is that the latter viii
sweep the nation at the October election. /
dispatch from Rome to the London TYnses Is
well calculated to disgust the country with thu
coalition:
According to the Roman correspondent Of tn
London Times, the Comic DE CHAMBoKp has tuld
the Pope that it il no longer expedient for tha
Conservatives to sink their individual d!1erencea
since ench course will almost certainly turn to
the advantage Of the Bonapartlsts. What effect
this notification will have npon the Papal policy
remains TO he seen. The Pope Is sufficiently a man
of business not to take the statements Ut tho
hold on reflection that there is more to be gained
By supporting the Bonapartists than there Is to b
lost by Quarrelng with the Legitimists.
, 1877-08-19

cEaaEn14sp, MI. Ang: 17Irhs Working.
adopted opposing the National Bank system aud
advocatin: the Issue OF all money by the General
legislation making paper money equal in valne
with specie, favoring = tariff to project home in
dustY, advocating railroad law liking pro-rata
rates, and favorine SundaY 1aws.-AssoetdtedF Fress
DiSpateh.
The Eastern Communists do not appear to
agree on all points with the. Western Commu-
nists. The Inter very decidedly disfavor Sunday
laws, and believe in free beer. In some Of their
Conventions they have also pronounced against
tariff laws, having come to the conclusion that
protection BY means Of high tariffs does not
, 1877-08-19

The labor question, and what is to become
Of the army Of willing workmen who cannot
find anything to do, has attracted the atten-
ton Of A1r. 0. G. Gmns, who suggests that
the unemployed be colonized in the West by
capitalists, who would undoubtedly find in
the scheme u profitable investment. His
letter, which appears in another column, is
worthy of careful perusal
, 1877-08-19
SUNDAY, AUGUST 70, 1877.


CHIGAGQ MAhhET SUhadh7'
The Chicago produce markets were generally
active and heavy Saturday. Mess pork closed Is
G3oc per brl lower, at s1o .3o112. 321z for Sep
tcmbes and ST. ;}2zGl12. .35 for October. Lard
closed 371tc per lG0 DIS lower. at Ss.12= for Sep
tcmber or October. Meats were cas;er. at 4Ac for
loose shoulders and C:sc for do short ribs. Lake
1rcights active and firm. at &c for corn to Buf-
falo. Highwines were 1Emer, At 81 osG1. osA per
gallon. Flour was quiet and tteadier. Wheat
closed 1910 lower, at Csc for August and 9,3zc
for September Corn closed 11tc lower, At ls1c
for August and ALEC for September. Oats closed
3zc clover ut o21zc for August and for Sepem-
ber. Kye was easier, at 52.ic. Barley closed 1c
lower, at G1nc for September. Hogs were steady
at s.. 5062:. 90. Cattle and sheep were unchanged.
One hundred dollars In gold would buy SlQ5 25 in
rrccubacks at the close
, 1877-08-19
This IS inviting riotousncss.

The reason why ifc-insurance policies aro
made forfcitable in case OF the parties assured
travelling in the South is not so much fear Of
yellow fever as Of Democratic raass-mectings
like those Of Kcmpcr County, Miss To bo
perfectly safe from epidem.cs Of rope and lead,
Northern man must be acclimated, and tho
best way to be acclimated is to vote the Demo-
cratic ticket early and often.
, 1877-08-19

The friend Of the downtrodden masses who
didn't secure nomination at the regular party
conventions no longer processes his belief that
the farmer is the bone and sinew OF the country.
Ills heart blecds for the oppressed workingman.
Hay-seed in the hair is less fashionable than
horn in the hands.
, 1877-08-19

Athletic energy marks the operations Of
those interested with the preparation of the
Exposition Art Gallery. A number of paint
inCs hnvo arrived, valuable intrinsically and
for the historical interest they excite. A
number OF improvements will characterize
the department this year, and many Of the
annoyances Of former exhibitions Will bo
wanting There is every prospect of superb
displny Of fine arts, such one as Chicago
may well be proud Of
, 1877-08-19

The TRIBUNE of this morning su1renders
considerable space to an Interesting article
on the commercial and financial situation of
the country in general and Chicago in par-
ticu1ar From the facts stated aud the sta
tistics accompanying, the conclusion is ire
sistible that the indications all point to an
exceptional prosperity for our city during
the coming year.
, 1877-08-19
At the New York Gold Exchange on Sat-
urday greenbacks ruled at 943@945.

fascinating of games is slowly killing billiards
in Chicago. In another column is presented
an exhaustive view OF the situation at present,
which bears but faint resemblance to the
days when the game had more votaries than
1oeo hall
, 1877-08-19

GEORGE c. BEsnAM, Of Louisiana, writes to
the Cincinnati Gazette that there is land in tha
South suffering for the want OF labor, and
urges workingmen to seek employment there.
To reach the spot, be suggests that 1aborcrs get
on planks ind paddle their way down the Miz-
sissippf, stopping of at cornfelds for supplies.
Better men than rioters have done it, and be
guarantees that q good living will be found by
any man who takes his advice. He Seems to
forget that q plank demanding so much e1cr-
tion Is Indignantly repudiated By the Commu-
nIstic party. ~
, 1877-08-19

A newspaper Office in this city hired colored
janitor some time ago named Thomas JEFFzR-
SON; not long afterwards a vacancy was made,
and another colored man took his place named
JouS ADAMS. JOHN "1eft" for certain req
sons, and his place was filled by JAMES MApr-
SON, colored; JAMES talked some Of leaving tho
other day, and at once there were two appli-
cants for the expected vacancy.-one named
GEORGE WASHINGTON and the other BENJAMIN.
FRANKLIN. Fact
, 1877-08-19

The grain shipments OF Buffalo via canal for
the week ending Aug. II amounted to 3,S17
bushels, against 5S4,397 bushels for the same
period last year. This shows gain Of l, ,00O
bushels to the canal, all caused by low tolls.
But for the reduction of the tolls the railroads
would have gobblcd the million OF bushels; md
yet there has been loud CRY in New York de-
manding high tolls on the canal, put forth
doubtless By strikers for the Central and the
~sn
, 1877-08-19

It is, indeed, pleasant sight to see the Friend
Of the Lahoring Man fix his big diamond pin IN
bis hickory shirt, take his little dinner-pail and
sally forth to the mass-meeting, there to de-
nounce the bloated capitalist and shed buckets
Of tears over the oppressed workingman-
, 1877-08-19

A dispatch says that LYDIA THOMPSON and
her blondes have returned from England. The
editor OF the 7fn.<s will have less to say here
after about Is GAIL HAMILTON u - going for the
scalp !" Of certain editors.
, 1877-08-19

The New York Tribune ventures to issue
warning to business men to beware Of dan
gerouE ventures this fall, and shouts out to
them to hold hard It finds the stock mar
ket booming with wild speculation, and, as
to the banks, loans upon stock collaterals to
an extent not equaled before since the days
Of 1873. It compares the bank returns Of
Aug. 9, 1873, and Aug. 4, 1877, as follows:
, 1877-08-19

COURTNEY and RILEY are soon to row again
at Saratoga Let us hope that the articles pro-
vide for no fou1ing or poisoning, and that tho
cup OF iced tea which cheers but not e1hila1atcs
may wait on neither Of the contestants.
, 1877-08-19

. During the recent strike excitement the per-
secuted spitz dog managed to crawl under
blocked freight-train and, wrapping the drapeFy
OF hts tail around him, laid down to pleasant
dreams OF repealed dog-ordinanees and baffled
inr-cafchers.
, 1877-08-19

Senator LAMAR wishes to wave hands oyer
the bloody Cu1soLM tragedy and devote himself
hereafter to commercial and economical qucs-
tions, like the Texas Pacific Railroad
, 1877-08-19

II there Il one thing more interesting than
another to student OF physiognomics, it is to
see the face Of an industrious member Of the
ton when Of Saturday he dnds S16.45 deduct
, 1877-08-19

WANTED-Five hundred barrels Of grtme-
coal-dust, perspiration, etc, to aanvcrt played
out hack politicians into simou-pure as:ssaos OF
the workingmen. Also, 10000 square yards q
blisters for the horny hands OF the same
, 1877-08-19
SOCIETY MEETINGS.

APOLLO coMMASDERY.No !. KS1GHIs TEMP.
IAE.-Statcd Cunclave Al Asylum on TUESDAY evening
next Aug; II. 1t o'clock prompt DurinE inc eTcn-
Inc fual ARRANGEMENTS for the coming Trennsa Con
the laner formally presented Oh that occasion 70
this Cou,,andery will be exhibited It IS desired that
c.ery resident member OF Apollo VIII esteem thls no
cnt TO asst IL completing the necessary arrangements
s. order OF the E. e. ). T. DUNLOP. Recorder
CHICAGO CoMM.NpEEY. no: i?: !: T.-Atttsa' T.-attsa
Aug o. 1871. Work on f. 7. order. fna! u .fI1ags-
ncnts will made regarding ptlErtmagc to Gland
Ohio. full Attendance req"fsted. pr3!i on McanGs
'A'''~ ~ .JnHS II. sASBoES. EN-. Con.
JAMES Z. MEGlNN. Recorder.
LINCOLN PARK LODGE: :No: Gl1: \: 7: . md IA 4.
NJ. viii hold Special Communication At their nal
corner OF North GiarE and Centre sts.. Friday aug
H. at II. H.. work. Visiting brethren are cor
diaily invited Ey orucr OF r c,>,uoxs ~ n.
T. LEWIS, Secretary.
ST. BERNARD COHMANnERY. NO. IS. K;T:-At-
pear At 1hc Asylum wednesday evening: Aug = a
j.. whlC time assignments Will te maoe Ior r.
scrtIon duty the morning OF the 11th
iol' AA''D1"A'e AZ ''4'w ". N. BURBANK, Z. C.
GOLDEN RULE LODGE NO. 72s 4. and 4. NJ
Stated Communication Tuesday evening" 2ist lust:
ut O'clock in Or.entnl Hall. 4 full Attendance OF
"e7'0efS 's e1pee'eu "o'jJS 'jJSo. McFApyES. Sec
GARDEN c1TY LonGE. NO. TO- OF THE A. Q. .:
Ao"0~' A@~'' viii. l. BUTTERss. Recorder
, 1877-08-19
A Hammcrsmith {Eng.) religious advertise

ment reads:
Railway is one OF tho quickest cheapest, and best
routes from the Deepest Depths OF Sin to tho
Highest Heights Of Glory Booking Office IN the
Town Hall next Sunday. T. r. GRAY, the Halle
lujah Guard. aud DEAurEE, the Happy Engine
Driver, will I'd. W instruct passengers how to
obtain Through Tickets without money and with
out price.
This IS inviting riotousncss.
, 1877-08-19

GOLDEN H1.LE LODGE. NO. 72s F. ard \. NJ
Stated Communication on Tuesday evening" 2isr Inst
ut O'clock in Oriental Hall. a full attendance OF
"e'foe1S " "c1pes'eo jJSo, McFADyEN. Sec.
, 1877-08-19
Is A DEBT PROPERTY !

One of the most important questions Of
the day is TINT of taxation, because it reaches
the pocket of every person in the State, and
at the same time there is no question so Ut
tie understood, or to which the general pub
Lie will give so little attention. The business
of taxation ought to be the most familiar OF
ali principles of government to the American
people. It is daily and hourly presented to
them. Take, for instance, property-owner
in Chicago. He is taxed directly and indi-
rectly. He is taxed by the State on every
thing tangible that he owns. BE is taxed on
his moneys and credits. If he is member
Of q corporation, he is taxed on the proper
ty of that corporation, on its credits, on its
capital stock, and on its debts. he is taxed
by the city on all his property. He is taxed
specially to pave streets and for the use OF
water. He is taxed again by the township,
and again for park purposes. In addition,
in certain occupations, he pays the National
Government dealers tax, and on his salt and
pepper, as well Us on his shirt and drawers,
on his hat and orcrcoat, On all the clothing
of his wife and children, he is required to
pay tax Certainly, if any people hive
special cause to study the principles Of po-
litical economy, and especially the principles
of just taxation, that people are the Amerl-
cans. Yet nowhere, perhaps, do intelligent
people give less attention to the subject. In
Congress, and in the various State Legisla-
lures, the ~crudest notions prevail, and,
therefore, it is not strange that on this sub
ject the demagogue too often rules.
One of the questions involved is that Of tax
ing credits or debts, and taxing titles to prop
erty as well as the property itself. This ques-
ton has agitated the philosophic mind of the
Legislature of Illinois for a number of years,
and the fruit Of that legislation is to bo
found in the Revenue law of this State.
This law provides for the valuation and taxa
ton of property, and for the valuation and
taxation of mortgages thereon; it provides
also for the valuation and taxation Of
the capital stock and debts of cor
porations in addition to the value Of the
property of such corporations. How this
latter operation is performed can best be
shown BY the assessment Of 1873, the first
under the new law:
Valuation Of property Of railroad
yAunton OF capital stock. 1873, 4o6, 5o2
, 1877-08-19

GARDEN CITY LODGE. NO. 10, or THE A. o. U.
vi hereby notify the members that tho Degree OF
Honor Will he conferred At UlymrR Hall. Clark-st. on
Monday next, the 10Th lI,st. -. 49,,