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8 THE CITY IN BRIEF Insufficient Evidence Against Two "Jolly Comrades. FIGHT LOWER SALARIES Entertainment to Be Given Benefit of Strikers. for Plies Hit Trade in Grewsome Places Criminals Saved from Going to Prison In General. Member of the Four Jolly Comrades Pleas-tire Club filed into Judge Baker's court yester day afternoon. Many of them were tkere as witnesses in the rases of Thomas F.

Dixon and Frank Gubbins. indicted for robbery Gubblns is a member of the club, and the other "Jolly Comrades" were present to testify to his good character. and Gubibos were Indicted for the alleged robbery cf Adolph Engel, an aged German, at No. 38 Rees street, several weeks aco. Engel was assaulted in his own bouse by two irwn.

and robbed of four gold watebe: and Hi'. Engel as beaten Into Insensibii tv. and so badly injured he was conflnid to a ward In Alexian Brothers' hospital for ever a week. Detectives after severs! days' search ar rested Dixon and Cubbies. When the dee was called yesterday afternoon.

Assistant State's Attorney Pearson informed the court that after a careful examination of the evi dence he did not believe a conviction could be had. and he therefore announced he wou dismiss the case as to both defendants. Officers of the Larrabee street police station are still working on the case, and hope eventually to capture tbe robbers who attacked En- eel. SECRET MEETIX; OF PRINCIPAL. Head of School to Klsiht a r-durtioa la Salaries.

doztc principals cf Chicago high sv hi held a Men conference at the Pfc r- man House yesterday afternoon to discuss tbe proposed ut in the high schools by tbe tx.rd of education. Tbe a closed ooe and ft ou; that it was decided no action could be taken in tie matter and no farther meetings called. Charles V. French of the Hyde Park H.gh School, ubo acted as orjairrrar. cf the said the prevailing sentiment expressed that the pnpcsd meet unnecessary and harmful, and w.ll no: only tend to cr.pple tbe high schools and the los of some of tbe l-es: teachers.

but may eventually end in Chicago taking tbe re-ar rank among the citu of the country in edu.atumal masters. "To se how unnecessary tbe present move Is." said one of tbe pr.ncipals. "it is only nei-5ary to kec tbtre will te c.vtr J70 more money available for the public schools next year than In any previous year. Then. too.

on account of tho change in the course of study by which we will drop biology and phvsics for one year the expenses for next ytsr will br iigbtir ttac would cth r-wise be the rase. This retrenchment is aimed chiefly tbe talary 1 but I do ret kr.ow wtat we can do but accrpt it. though I fear it will result ir. the less tf somr t.ur bttt tt arb r. iLii whom art every year ts to gc to other places.

We do beliere the Letter of taxpayer? tbit city will stand by ard trt Cfc.cigc's pr.de ic her public aid sptc.ally ir. her high school, lowered milieu: tome prcuft." IIKIIALF OF STRIKING UTTERS. Estrrlnlsmesl (o Be (llvri TonlKlit al Walah'a Hall. An er.tertalr.mect will be given this even-Irg at Walsh's Hall, comer of Noble siree and Milwaukee avenue, in behalf cf the mcf reedy aii r.g the striking clothing cut'ers aa1 irirrmers. Ar.

excellent programme ha? fceec up. ir.oludiLg exhibiticcs by icted bag punchers. The strike continues, without any new de-telc pments. Tbe strikers are firm and quiet, believing: thi ir caufce is a just one and exTecticg victory. Vnions from many parts of the country are coming to their support morally and financially.

Or. the other hand, the clothing manufacturers are claiming that they have all the men they need at present. They the sea-sin is a dull one. aryhnw. and they even assert that seme of the strikers have returned to work.

The bricklayers heW a mass meeting las: evening in their hall, corner of I'ecria and Monroe streets. The eJect of It was to express sympathy ith the stone cutters in the'r present strike. J. McGrath was made chairman, and among the speakers were C. Pcmeroy.

Ryan R. Grady. "Dirk" Powers. James F. Davis.

Edward Stanley. Henry Zepf. and J. Sullivan. Resolutions denouncing tbe employers of stone rutters for refusing to arbitrate, and thereby stagnating the building business, and commending the Journeymen stone cutters for their dignified attitude In the strike, were adopted.

A committee of five was appointed frrm th bricklayers' union to co-operate with the tone cutters toard settling their trouble. PICKS POCKETS AT FUERALS. Trial of Harry Bushy. Grown Gray Trylnjr to Keep Out of Prison. "Ther is one of the cleverest old-time pickpockets in the country." said Detective Sergeant Andy Rohan yesterday afterococ, when Harry Busby, alias George Flfk, was brought to trial in Judge Horton's court on a change of larceny.

"In tis earlier days be was what we call more commonly known as a shop-li'ter. Harry Busby is bis right name. His picture and a sketch of him is In the book written by Inspector Byrcet of New York. March 19, 1ST3, Busby mas sent to Sing Sicg prison for two and a half years for larceny. March 14, 1SJH.

he was sentenced to sixty days in the Chicago House of Correction upon eonvictn of shoplifting. Sept. 19, 1S95. he was sentenced to ninety days In the Milwaukee House cf Correction for shoplifting. "Besides the term in Sing Sicg prison.

Busby served many short terms on Black-well's IslaDd, New York, and recently his talen'i have been devoted to picking pockets at funerals." Busby is cow on trial under the name of Fisk, for the aileged theft of a pocketbeok from Mrs. Julia Epp. Mrs. Epp, who is an aged German, was attending a funeral at a German Evangelical Church on Dlversey treet six weeks ago. While in the church her pocket was picked, and her pocketbook, containing $33.09, was uken.

Mrs. Epp soon d.scovered her loss, and when she made it known Busby walked away rapidly. He was pursued, and in his flight he slipped tbe pocketbook into -Uie pocket of to innocent bystander. Policemen at the funeral placed Busby under arrest, and Mrs. Epp Identified as a man who sat next to her in church, and who, she believed, had slipped his hand Into her pocket just before she missed her pocketbook.

Busby will testify ic his own behalf this morning. He is about 45 years old. and his curly hair' is tinged with gray. He wean a mustache and Imperial, also gray In color, and is cool and Indifferent in manner. WBEBE HER LITTLE DOG WAS.

roo8le Betwrwe to Its Owner After Search of Sfoatha. There was Joy In the bouse at No. 75 Harrison street yesterday afternoon and sighs or relief st tbe Harrison street police station. At No, 75 Harrison street tbe long-lost bad returned, and st tbe station two of Captain Koch's finest fe)t greatly relieved after finishing up case which tbey bad on tbelr bands sines Christmas. Tbe case was only that of lost or stoles poodle dog, but it caused ss much worry to lbs owner, Mum Birdie Allen, as It abe bad lost thousands of dollars.

Detectives JlcMa-ton and Donovan put their heads together and went to work to solve the knotty problem. It was Christmas morning last when Flora the Del doc of Miss Allen, slipped out of the house and, in a few minutes, was cot to be found. Christmas was a sad day for Miss Allen and she spent the greater part of It In wiping the tears away from her eyes. She reported the case to Ca plain Koch. Days and weeks and months passed by, and although the officers did all tbey could, they were unable to find Flora.

Yesterday, how ever, was sunshine all around, for the officers rot a clew, and. besides recovering the dog arrested Mike Amelio. who was charged with stealing It. He is a porter at room 213 Pull mac building. RIM IX A LS WITH A "Pl'LL.

At La rte la the Coaaaanalt Tkraifk Ike Aid of Through the courtesy of Pinkerton's cs tional detective agency Tbe Inter Ocean reproduces the photographs of two of the worst gang of burglars that ever flourished Ic the United States. Al Bieter, Elihu Roenkranz, and Eddie the members of the gaog, were all ELIHU ROSEXKRANZ. bom In Chicago and grew up in the Eighteenth Ward. It Is through the Influence of their friends, politicises, saloon-keepers, and gambieri- that the trio are col behind prison bars. One cf them, Elihu Rosenkranz.

is co serving a two years sentence in joliet but that sentence was given him through the irfluence cf friends- la order to save him from getting a more severe tne 'c company with cis pals. The picture of Al Bieter. alias a dozen other rames now proprietor of a big pair.ling acd paper-barging establishment co Twelfth street, ntar Haisted. was taker when be was about 17 or IS years old. as be was el ter.r upon his carter of crime.

It does not resemble him now. but he and Eddie O'lonntll hae been too sharp to have any rertct pictures taken. Bi.ter is now about 3(i years old; 5 feet 11 inrbf-s in h. ighl, and weighs from 105 to 165 pounds. Elihu Rosenkranz is about 40 years old.

feet 6 Inches tali, acd weighs about 175 pounds. Bieter. Rosenkranz. and Donnell have been under Indictment for burglary since AL BIETER WIIE5 1 TEARS OLD. last Julv, but co apparent effc rt has been made by the state's attorney to push tbe case to trial.

IIIXGED HIMSELF A IIOX CAR. Woman Drowna Herself In a Cistern- Work of the Coroner. Deputy Coroner Sullivan yesterday held an inquest on the body of an unidentified man who was found hanging in an empty box car at Evergreen Park Sunday. The Jury decided be committed suicide. Deputy Coroner George McHale held an In quest on the body cf Mrs.

Janellne Atkins. whose body was found in a cistern at Mount Clair Sunday. She had been in ill health for long time. The Jury found she committed suicide while temporarily Insane. Deputy Coroner McNally held an Inquest on the body cf H.

L. Nichols of No. 1152 West Harrison street, who died Sunday morning from pneumonia. Dr. Edward Mamill, mho attended the patient Friday, refused to give a death certificate, for when he called Saturday he was told by Mrs.

Nichols his services were no longer needed, as tbe Christian scientists were attending to the case. After hearing he evidence the Jury returned a verdict And ing the deceased died of pneumonia. George Zahcanan of No. 938 School street, who as injured last Sunday by an electric car at Western avenue and Mumboldt boule vard, died yesterday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Peter Monpier, 63 years of age. killed him self at Glenview, 111., Sunday evening, by taking paris green. His sister-in-law died three months ago and a month later his brother-in-law was killed by a train. The deaths made him despondent. Injuries sustained by Leon Newman, the 5-year-old son of Max Newman of No.

1535 Milwaukee avenue, resulted, early yesterday morning, in the child's death. Sunday evening be was run over by a Milwaukee avenue cable car at Western avenue. P. C. Hopps, 53 years old.

employed ss. a Janitor at Noa. 167 and 169 Wabash avenue, was seriously injured yesterday by falling thirty feet from a skylight he was repairing. The injured man lives at No. 4112 Drexel boulevard.

HAVE A WOMAX WHO WILLAOT TALK All the Johnsons la Town Will Be Asked to Explain. The authorities of El Paso Couoty, Colorado, have a mystery Ic the shape of a Chicago woman who refuses to talk. Captain Elliott received a letter yesterday from J. W. Bates, county clerk, of Colorado Springs, In which he said the woman was sent to his city from Cripple Creek three months ago suffering from melancholia.

He was told she bad a brother in Chicago named Peter Larson, but all tbe woman would say was that her came is Johnson, refusing to give her first came or where her husband lives In Chicago. Sergeant Grosse has been detailed to interview all the Johnsons who may have relative missing. COILD SOT IDENTIFY THE MEX. Joha Fin nn iara and Charlea MrCabe Dlacha-rsred Da wed Convicted. John Flannlgan acd Charles McCabe were before Judge Baker yesterday, charged with highway robbery.

Simon Boviisky wss tbe complainant. He said tbe robbery occurred on Newberry avenue, between Twelfth and Taylor streets, on Jan. 24. Both men bad revolvers, according to Boviisky, and threatened to kill blm. Tbey took a watch and chain, valued at JS5, and a small sum of money from blm, be said, Tbe defendants pleaded alibis.

Wben all of tbe evidence was In, tbe court on a motion by tbs defense, took tbe esse from tbe jury and discbarred tbe defendants. It wss beld tbat tbe Identification of tbe men was Imperfect and tbe evidence not strong enough to. warrant conviction. Tbe case of R- Q. Davedo, charged wltb assault to kill Charles E.

Bowers of No. 174 Ontario street, was called for trial in Jjidgs Adams' court yesterday. Bowers wss not pres- cl to prosecute. Sod It was said he had been THE DAILY INTEB OCEAN, TUESDAY MABCII 189G Intimidated, and feared to come Into court. An officer was sent out, and found blm.

He denied be bad been Intimidated, and said he did not know the case was on tbe call for trial. The Jury last evening found Davedo guilty of assault with a deadly weapon, and Judge Adams sentenced blm to three months in tbe House of Correction. JUDGE ADAMS FEELS AXXOYED. Did Xot Aak Friend of Convicted De tective to Meet Hias. Judge Adsms will heart the application for ball In the case of William J.

Dlx. Jacoo Fiachel, John Frew, William Mayo, Charles A. Thompson, and Charles J. Poole, the convicted Berry detective agency operatives, tbis morning at 9 o'clock. His honor was much annoyed over a state ment published Sunday to tbe effect that be had Instructed tbe wives of Thompson and the other convicted men to come to bis eham ber In the Criminal Court building, wblcb be said was untrue.

After consultation with Asslstsnt State's Attorney Bottom, fol lowing was given out for publication: Oa Saturday evening wben tbe verdict waj rendered In the caa of the People against Dlx and others, each of the defendaMa made a motion for a new trial, following wrttrh an eppll cation was made to admit the defendants loumi guilty of manslaughter to ball, until such time as the motion for a new trial eouto DC neara and the court fixed Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock hi the time to hear the application to admit to bail. This was all that occurred, and tbe court then adjourned. Judge Adams gave no Intima tion whatever of His opinion in reaped to tne verdicL The verdict cf the Jury was a surprise to.all who watched the progress of the trial, it was quite generally believed Saturday that Dlx would be convicted of manslaughter and given an Indefinite term in the penitentiary. and that tbe others would be acquitted. The convicted men are all confident a new trial will be granted them.

ORGANIZE FOR A BL1XD. Maanfartarrrs of Saahea, Etc. Form aa Association. A meeting of representatives of the sash, door, and bilod dealers acd manufacturers ef Chicago was beld at the Great Northern yesterday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a dw aracciation. tonstitutioc ana Dy-iaws were adopted, and tbe following officers were elected: President Mrs MLaren.

Secretary ft. C. Ie 8warte. Treasurer W. S.

Lo kwood. Membership Committee William F. Petter- son Henry Jures. J. w.

sieigmon. nenry u. Young. A. Hasterlli k.

Hoard of directors P. A. Kussell. S. loca- wood.

A. Cox. William Morris. P. J.

Foley, William McLaren. G. C. I'e Swarte. About twenty-five firms have Joined the new arscclatioc.

the objects of which are to form a cloter relation cf the sash and door men for mutual acquaintance and ber.efit. The mem bers will come together once a month to discuss trade and matters of credit and hope to derive much be-cefit financially in protect ing themselves agaiust cuts ic prices. A meeting of tb-e board of directors has been called for next Thursday afternoon la tee Old Colony buiidicg. at which plans will be formulated for further organization. HOT METAL DASHED IX THEIR FACES Two Workmen Badly named by the Kilolon of a Mold.

Yesterday afternoon two employes of the Monarch Cycle Company. No. 52 North Hal led street, were burned by the explosion of racLJ. They were: JOSEPH I'AVELL. No.

120 West Twentieth striHt. WILLIAM TEK WITS. No. M6 Camrbell ave nut-. The men were filling a mold with Babbitt metal, when It suddenly burst.

The molten metal was scattered Id every direction, and he men's faces were badly burned. Terwitz was the more seriously Injured of the two. His face, neck, and hands were burned, and. is thought, his eyes were injured. He was removed to bis home in an ambulance.

Davell bands were blistered, and his 'ace slightly burned. He was able to go home uo assisted. Several workmen were near thi men when the mold exploded, and tbey car ried them into a washroom. They were drenched wltb cold water, and tbe pieces of metal which still clung to their flesh was removed. CALL OF Bl'CKET SHOP CASES.

Will Be Made Before Jadaje Horton Tomorrow Pharmacy Caaea. There wtll be a call of all persona recently indicted for keeping bucket-shops, before Judge Hcrtco to-morrow morning. Assistant State's Attorney Bottum said yesttrday im mediate trial would be cad In all cases wbicb are ready and dates for the trial cf those now ready would be fixed. It was said yesterday tbe alleged bucket shop operators would combine to fight tbe charges against them. Of tbe 21 under in (Met meet fcrty have employed cse legal Arm to represent them.

Owing to the crowded cendition of Judge Bak Jr'a cc-urt call yesterday Assistant State's Attorney Funk did rot call up tbe cases the druggists indicted some time ago for vlo- iat.ng the sute pharmacy laws. Arrange meets will be made to have all pharmary cases put on the call for trial some day during the present week. GET SAT1SFACTIOX. BIT XO MOXEY. Xrstrora Aaaanlt a Former Employer Who They Claim Owca Them.

Harry Mahon of No. 451 Garfield boule vard was assaulted about midnight Sucday night at Stewart avenue acd Garfield boule vard by three negroes, who cut him twice with a knife before he could escape from tbem. Mahon was on his way to bis borne wben he met the negroes, oce of wbom was em ployed by blm some time ago, and afterward discharged. The negro asked for money he said Mahon owed him. and when the latter refused, he rushed co him with a knife acd cut him In tbe arm.

A second negro also drew a knife, and made an assault on Mahoo, cutting blm In the leg. Mahon shouted for assistance, and several switchmen coming to his rescue, tbe negroes ran away, and escaped ic the darkness. ARMY PRIVATES WITH AMBITIOXS. Will Take Examination for Commis sions aa Second Lleateaaata. General Merrltt has appointed an exam ining board, to convene at Fort Leavenworth.

March 20, to examine the applicants for promotion from tbe ranks. There are cine pri vates acd non-commissioned men wbo desire to take the examination, among them be'ug one from Fort Sheridan, Corporal Edward S. Walton of Company Fifteenth Regiment. Tbcwe who pass tbe preliminary examina tion in the department will be certified to the general examination, wblcb takes place at Fortress Monroe next September. All men passing the final examination are given commissions as Second Lieutenants in tbe army.

STRUGGLE OX SEYEXTEEXTH FLOOR. Womaa Becomes Insane and Threateaa to Cat Her Throat. Mrs. George Lyons, wife of Janitor Lyons of tbe Marquette building, became suddenly insane last evening and was removed to the detention hospital. Tbey live In a room on tbe seventeenth floor, and the Janitor says wben be left his wife to go to bis work about tbe building shortly sfter o'clock be no ticed nothing peculiar about ber.

An hour later she was heard to scream and employes in tbe building went to tbe upper floor. Sbe drew a razor from ber dress ana told tbem sbe was going to kill herself. She was violent only for a abort time, and then was calmed by tbe employes. A phy sician was sent for, wbo pronounced her Insane. Sbe is 33 years of age.

0ETECTIVES MIST PAY FABES. Railway Compaaies Will Xot Reeog- nise Ordlaaace to the Contrary. Officer W. S. Parkburst of tbe Desplalces street police station and Detective Sergeant W.

T. Thorpe of tbe Central station called on tbe managers of all street and elevated roads in Chicago yesterdsy to ascertain ir bat action they intended taking la reference to the ordinance passed Jan. 27 by tht council compelling tbe railroad companies to give free transportation to officers In cltlxens' clothes. In each case tbey were courteously received, but were informed tbe ordinance would not be recognized. "Tbey maintain' said Officer Parkhurst, "tbat tbe council bas no power to compel them to give free transportation.

We are not through yet. Tbe matter will be brought up at the next meeting of the council." PRISONER KSOWS WHAT'S WHAT. His Trial Ia Irresrnlar He 1 Oa to the Fact. In Justice Richardacn's court yesterdsy Albert Stevens demanded a Jury trial. Tbis was given bitn, with the result that be was fined 175.

Wben tbe proceedings were completed Stevens asked that be be discharged "What for?" asked tbe Justice. "Well, your honor," was the reply, "th proceedings were most Irregular and I am entitled to be discharged. Not one of lb witnesses against me was sworn." After a great deal of discussion between th city prosecutor acd tbe court, Stevens was al lowed by his honor to be tried over again, an was fined $10. VOTE OF LIVE STOCK EXCHAXCE, Rearalar Ticket Elected After a Coa test Fall of Eacltemcat Tbe regular ticket nominated in last Ft! day's caucus by the members of tbe Chicsgo live stock exchsnge wss elected yesterday after a contest marked by considerable tx cltement. The poll was larger than ever be fore, nearly 400 vctes being cast.

The offl cers elected are: President William II. Thompson. Vice President Levi B. Doud. Directors George W.

Shannon, Richard Nash James welcn. Directors for Three Tears F. M. TImmi. Loul rfaelier, J.

T. Alexander, C. W. Lennon. C.

A McKelvey. Committee on Appeals J. E. straaer. r.

Iteverldge, James Urown, K. O. Mills, William Leavltu ASSESSED TOO HIGH IX WEST TOWX Property-Owners Meet aad Make Slroaar Objrctioaa. A large meeting of property owners was held on Sunday morning at National Hail corner of Center avenue and Eighteenth street, to protest against the high assessments of real estate in the West Town. The present system cf taxing property was de nounced.

A committee was appointed to draft by-laws snd procure a charter. Anton Ma leak sas elected president and John Karlcvsky secretary. SHOW STOPKMEX THE DIG STEER Edward Cameron's Way of Brine Hoi pliable at Paeklaglons. Edward Cameron, said by tbe police of the stock yards district to be a well-known con fldeuce man. was srrested yesterdsy on i chsrge of robbery.

Csmeron Is said to have beguiled stranger to go to the stock yards to see the big steer, and while on tbe way robbed blm Told la a Paragraph. Stevens, leading photographer. M' Yicker's The IT Henry Enery of Englewood. 111.. Is In tall at Lapcrte.

fur drawing und getting cashed a 20 draft at tbe First National Back, this city. Professor R. D. Salisbury of the 1'nlverslty of Chic ago will speak on "Greenlana the Kxpedi linn wblch Brought Home Lieutenant be-fore tbe Review Club at the Leland Wednesday iutn. The bid of the Troy Laundry Company to re pair the mai nines damaged by the burning of the county laundry al Dunning, for a approved by the publ.c service eommlttee yev tt rday aftt-rncKio.

The temperature yesterday, as observed by L. Manasse, optician. No. M( Madison street, i as follows: a. 34: 9 a.

ii; 10 a. ii. 11 a. 3C; 11! 37: 3 p. 37: p.

37. Barometer 8 a. i2 So: 8 p. ZS 45. Rev.

Philip Krohn. P. will lecture on "Tht Other Life" at Calvarr Baptist Church. Thirty Eighth street and Wabash avenue, this trraiug for the benefit. of the International Medical Institute and Free Hospital at No.

and 22 Wabaah avenue. A Scotch elan of young men between the ages of 1 and 2 years, to tie known as the Block Watch, will be organised Thursday evening March IS. undar tbe direction of Chief A. Gordon Murray. The meeting will be beld at McCoy's Hotel.

Clark and an Buren streets. Major Percy Morton, the general secretary of the Northwestern division of the Salvation Army, will treaent a stand of colors to the of ficers and soldiers at the Men's Garrison Corps. No. 1M North Clark street. Tuesday evening, at clock.

This is a novel and interesting cere mony. Tbe public Is invited. Professor snd Mrs. L. A.

Vaught of tbe Chi cago Institute of Phrenology will begin a series of free lectures upon "Phrenology and Its Rela tlon to the Vital Questions cf Today" at I'nity Hall. Thlrty-Klrst street and Cottage Grove ave- ue. tonight. These lectures will be given week ly every Tuesday night. The public ia invited The regular semi-annual election of officers of tbs Saturday MgbtClub was held Saturday even lag Id Its clubroom at tbe Armour Mission.

The following were elected: Edward En king, president; Charles Rittenhouse. vice presi dent; E. V. Johnson, secretary; Julius Barnard treasurer. Irving J.

Stuart, founder of the club was unanimously elected honorary president. Ed Msck and Harry Ross were arrested on Hal- sted street yesterday arternoon and locked up at the Central police station. Dr. baiter, who lives at No. 4x Grand boulevard, and who eek ago was robbed ot a diamond pin valued at by two men who Jostled him On a street car at Thirty-Mnth street and Grand boulevard went to see tbe prisoners and Identified them as the robbers.

The second annual reception of the Chicago sec tion of the National Council of Jewish Women was beld yesterday afternoon at the Standard Club. Michigan avenue and Twenty-Fourth street- The president, Mrs. Conrad Witkowsky was assisted In receiving by the officers and directors of the local and national boards. Tba afternoon's entertainment consisted of talks by Miss Hyman, and Mrs. J.

Hess Burr. AROCVD A ABOIT EVAXSTO. Eatertalnmeat la the Flrat Methodist Charch General Tbe young ladies of the First Methodist Churcb have arranged an entertainment for the church parlors next Frfdsy evening, called "Once Upon a Time," a pictured romance. It will be a presentation of tbe life characters, whose voices 111 be imitated by Miss Dlackstone. the reader.

and whose figures will be shown with a stereop- ticon oy rToreaeor r. v. men oi Lombard uni versity. Mrs. J.

Knapp of Main street will entertain the Ramblers this evening. The Third Ward Republfran Club will mee'- this evening at No. Main street. Mrs. Fred Carver of No.

1306 Main street will entertain the Columbia W. C. T. V. this after noon.

The Cumnock School of Oratory will close Its winter session tomorrow for a three weeks' vacation. Professor Robert M. Cumnock will take a trip during the recess to tbe Cumnock School of Oratory at Los Angeles, Cal. Professor P. C.

Lutkin of the University School ot Music, baa written several compositions for a collection of organ music being published in bos ton. Professor James T. Hatfield of the chair of Ger man at Northwestern 1'nlversUy, has obtained leave of absence for next year, which be will spend in Germany. Miss White of tne High School will do post graduate work at one of the German universities next year. Tbe Country Club of Evanston Is Dlannlnc a series ot entertainments to be given shortly after LjenL Toe events will be in cnarge of the musical and dramatical organisations of tbe club.

The first will be a concert on April 10 by the musical association. April 17 the mandolin club will also give concert. The final performance will be the presentation ot a play by tbe dramatic club April 23, under Us direction ot William G. Fabian. MINISTERS' MEETINGS.

Rev. Mr. McLemon Says the Chnrehea ItcKleet the Poor. With the aid of a map whereon all the Chris tian churches in Chicsgo are located Rev. Mr.

McLemon ot Berwyn yesterday morning enlight ened the Presbyterian ministers regarding the unreached population of the city. The clergy man in his address indicated the apparent neg lect on the part ot toe Protestant Cburcb toward tbe poorer element The -Baptist ministers met In Central Bap tist Church, No. (24 Clark street, with Dr. Frank lin Johnson In tbe chair. Tbe order of the dav was aa address by Rev.

George McGlnnls upon Svstemstic Glrlng.and ia the discussion which followed Rev. Messrs. Cooler. Coon. Frederick.

Greanell, Hanson, Hsynes, Henry Henshaw, Hewitt, and others participated. The Ravenswood Orphans' Home aoDlied to the Methodist Episcopal Ministers' Association lor sld at toe ministers' meeting vesterdav. Rev. J. P.

Bruahlngham introduced a resolution to appoint a committee to inspect the government of the orphanage and the Deaconesses' Home for Orphans st Lake Bluff and arrange some plans on which the two homes could be united. Rev. Dr. H. O.

Jackson and Revs. C. A. Van Anda, J. P.

Brnshingham. A. M. WhIU. and N.

H. Ax tell wera selected. Tbe order of tbe day was aa address by Dr. M. 8.

Terry, his subject being, "Evidence of Christianity on the Contradictions of the Bible." "Sensationalism in the Pulpit" was tbe subject of a paper read yesterday at the Congregational ministers' meeting by Rev. J. T. Blan-chard of Covenant Church. The BDintstera voted to have Rev.

E. J. Aides present his claim against the Congregational Publishing Society to Mr. Capen of Boston in writing. The claim Is for 2.000, which the society agreed to allow Mr.

Alon several years ago when be sold out his interest In the Western branch of the society on account of ill health. iHtr nffr AaV iafr "M6 iVfi -JhV iHfr iHV iVfr -3K-T- I SOCIAL AFFAIRS a flfr VIIs 9B ifr fllfr fllfr HPiF Tbe Illinois Club acd tbe West End Wom an's Club are working Id harmony to do great deal of good just now In sn art way. The art reception beid at the clubhouse ot tbe former snd under the auspices of the lat ter Friday evening bas met wltb so much fsvor on all sides tbat it bas been de cided to give tbe general public the benefit of tbe same, and in consequence tbe pictures tben shown will be oo public exhibition for two weeks to come. This arrangement bas been perfect through tbe enterprise of the West End Club sod tbe courtesy of the Lllcois Club, tbe latter donating tbe use of the rooms free of charge and permitting al! respectable peopi wbo present themselves an opportunity to tee these floe works of srt. Tbe collection be on exhibition after nocc abd evening.

SOCIETY lit EXGLEWOOD. Will Give aa Eate-rtalamen Charity Satarday. for The Charity Alliance of Englewood will give a children's entertainment and muslcale at tbe Home Club Saturday evening. The children, under the direction of Miss Mar eel la Mitchell, are among Englewood's bright est and best. A great deal of pains has been taken In preparing tbem and tbe numbers to be given by them are both pretty and pleas ing.

The alliance bas been very fortunate in securing the services of the following artists to assist in this entertainment: Mits Anna A. Hudson, Miss Edna Marion" Barnes. Mr. Harry Mount, and Mr. H.

Hatha ay Miss Hudson and Mr. Mount will be heard in their charming duet. "Alia Cam pan a Andi amo." Miss Hudson will also sing a mezzo soprano solo. "The Magnetic Waltz Song." It Is hoped tbat the people of Englewoo will show their usual appreciation and th. it will be a great success financially as well ss socially.

The Charity Alliance, since las October, bas resllzed something like $2S0 frcm entertainments given by tbem and the same bas been Judiciously expended in tbe shape of provisions, clothing, coal, and other necessaries, and a great many poor families have been blessed in thia way. IRV1XG PARK (LIB. Will Hold Ita Aanaal Baaqaet Thia Eteslac. The Irving Cub at Irving Park will bold its annual banquet at its ciubhouee lb evening. Corgressmat Foss.

W. E. Mason. Aldcrm- Fester. Rev.

Steelman. and others have btec engaged to apeak. This banquet is under tbe direct ctarge of the club's directors and officers, cocslsticg of Hubert W. Butler, president, who will be toastmaster; George E. Colby, vice president S.

M. St- Clair, treasurer; A. D. Richey, secre tary, and Directors D. D.

Mee, Truman O. Paimer. W. R. Kellogg.

C. O. Stthceet, C. J. Woiflciger.

and Arthur Jobnscc. Plates will be laid for oce hundred SLd fifty. THE HAMILTON CLIB. Offl re ra aad Committees for the En salnaj Year. The annual election of the Hamilton Club was beld last evening at tne ciuonouse on Lake avenue.

Some of tbe older officers hold over for another year, but the complete list for the present year is aa follows: President, Frank L. Moulton: first vice president, John V. Lecnard; second vice president, H. Pederick; treasurer, Ralph Met- calf. Directors H.

E. Adsms, Albert Barnes. C. H. Goodykunst.

John O'Connor and Julius Stem. Committee on Political Action H. W. Stillman and Frank Weils A COLLEGE DIXXER. Sons of Browa Are to Feast Saturday Evealasr.

Tbe annual election of tbe Brown Uni versity Alumni Association of Chicago will held at tbe University Club on Saturday evening. March 14. President E. Benjamin Andrews will be present, besides other prominent alumni from the West. Any alumnus In Chicago who bas not al ready received notice Is requested to send bis address to Charles S.

Weaver, No. 100 Washington street. Some Minor Xotea. Mr. and Mrs.

F. Willis Rice of the Lexington nave returned from New lors. The Chap Club enjoyed one of its periodical dinners at Kinsley last evening. Mrs. E.

L. Kahns of South Bend, Is vis iting Mrs. Madison Kennedy of Michigan boule- ard. Miss Florence Pullman has returned from New York, and Mr. F.

O. Lowden has also returned to he city. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Simpson and a party cf friends started tor Mexico Saturday.

Tney went a private car belonging to Mr. Simpson a father, O. W. Simpson of Fort Worth. Texas.

The art and literature department of the Chicago South Side Club has issued Invitations for a reception at the residence or Mrs. A. F. Fisher, No. 4515 Greenwood avenue, Thursday, In honor of Miss Harriet Hosmer.

The Hyde Park Travel Class held lta regular meeting at the First Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon. Views were shown of Corsica. Sardinia, and Sicily. The papers of the day were read by Mrs. J.

W. WilUard and Mrs. L. B. Bat- sett.

Mrs. H. Lederer of No. 4717 Champlaln avenue received yesterday afternoon from until clock. She was assisted bv Miss Grace Moore.

The tea table was decorated with pink and green, pink roses and ferns. About two hundred called during the afternoon. A "chocolate" is to be given at tbe borne of Mrs. O. J.

Shannon. No. 371 Forest avenne. on Friday evening, for the benefit of the flower fund of the Forty-First Street Presbyterian Church. musical ana literary programme has been ar- anged.

The refreshments are to be served bv the young ladles of the church. CHARGED WITH OPE.MG LETTERS. Which Whea Addressed to Aaother Carle Sam Thinks Ia Wronar. Today Joseph Smltx. formerly of Milwau kee, will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Humphrey on a charge of opening mall that belonged to Another.

Recently Mrs. Matilda Dorcfal left Mil waukee and came to Chicago, engaging rooms No. 54 Sheldon streeL SmIU had lived at her house in Milwaukee, and when became here be rented a room of her. Sbe says he forged an order to have her letters sent to the general delivery, ami there received and opened them. Smlti, on the other hand, says he was au thorized to do so.

Last evening Inspector Stuart, of the secret service, arrested him at the corner of Center avenue and West Madi son streeL SMOKE POtRS FROM A BAK; Caased by a Fir la a Xelshfcoriaa; Caraeater Shop. William Bell rushed Into the Desplalnes street police station last evening and told the desk sergeant a firs was burning In the rear of the Prairie Sute National Bank, at Washington and Desplalces streets. A detail of officers was sent over and an alarm was turned In. In a few minutes there was plenty of excitement and scores of persons hurried over to see tbe cause. It wss found there was do fire.

James Brown, a carpenter at No. 11 Washington street, was burning shavings in bla shop, m.l tbe smoke Issuing from the chimney caused Bell to think a fire had broken out. HAD A -LARGE TIME." Chicago's Hallway Postal Clerka Come Together aad Rejolee. Tbe first grand bail given by tbe Chicago rail way postal clerks wss well attended by Uncle Sam's stalwart boys in gray and was success from start to finish last night. It was held on the West Side at As a laud Hall, and nearly every railway snail clerk running oat of Chicago was present.

Captain Lewis E. Troy enjoyed tbe festivities, and Owoey, tbe railway mall clerks' dog, trotted Into tbe ballroom and established nimself ss the mascot of the occasion and barked vigorously. Owney wore vll his medals and wagged hla tall aa be galloped around tbe hall-W. W. Garner, J.

F. Burpee, George E. Deniston. and Carle C. Hongerford were tbe committee on arrangements.

Mrs. W. W. Garner. Mrs.

J. F. Burpee. Mrs. John T.

Besch. Mrs. Jobs Sargent, W. W. Garner.

W. B. Stoughton. John T. Beach.

O. H. Chapln. D. C.

Caaselman, J. F. Burpee. W. a.

Corning. W. C. Flook. Transfer Clerk McKlnley, and William Chandler were the reception committee that attended to tbe comfort of 3i0 guests.

"It wss Indeed a large and Jocund evening." as the affable LW. Burtls F. Boyer buoyantly observed. Tbe railway mall clerks know bow to draw the boys together In social communion and banish dull care, and even Owney, the railway mall dog. corroborated tbe doctor, as suffered the "Malancholy Pane" and Wun Luna: Kerrrigmn.

the po4 of "Paradise to pat him on the back and feed hire with ginger snaps. PRINCIPALS ARE WORRIED. They Object to aa Old Rale Gortraisg Scale of Salaries. The principals of tbe evening schools are aroused against a rule of the board of education adopted by that body two years ago. The rule affects their salaries.

According to It the principals arc paid In proportion to the number of pupils attending the school. The scale of salaries paid Is: Number of years prin-clpal's service No. of pupils enrolled 1st yr. id yr. 3d yr.

Under luo pupils, salary per night t3.no 25 $3. Over Irtl, under 200 50 J. 75 Over yn. urder JoO 4. 4.25 Over 4.50 4.75 The rule stipulates that tbe salaries shall be paid on tbe average of the attendance for the flrtt five months of the school.

If on March 5 it ts found that the principal has been over or under paid for his work during the preeeedini; five months the difference Is either added to or subtracted from his earnings for the month cf April. For some time the evening school pupils have betfn steadily decreasing In number. In some of the schools the number decreased sufficiently to cause the enrollment to fall below that required to keep the past salary of the principal at the aame figure. It Is probable that the complaining teachers will be given an opportunity to present their grievances to the school management committee, which meets this afternoon. SAX FHAACISCO PAISTERS STRIKE.

Ei ployrra Claim Mra'a Demands Have Urea Presented. San Francisco. March Eight hundred painters went out on strike today. They nam an increase cf 50 cents a day making their wages 3 Instead of C50. The strike was ordered bv the Painters' I'nlon.

and aa decided on sev eral dars ago. The boss painters say they were not nottat-d of the demands of the strikers, ani that they will try to get along without thera. It Is said there are WJ non-unlun nainten in the city, enough to carry on the work on Ivan 1. A general strike among the building traded ia feared, as ihe plasterers, carpenters, an-1 plumbers are said to be In sympathy with th? painters. CASHIER GIBSOX I DER ARREST.

Is Chanced with Wrecking a Bank at Klagliher, O. T. Fort Wotth. Texas. 9.

R. H. Gibson. cashier of the defunct Commercial Dank of Kingfisher. has been arrested and jailed here on warrants charging bank wrecking and receiving deposits after It was known the bank mas Insolvent.

He will be uken to Kingfisher tcnight. BTJSrffESS NOTICES. Husband's Calcined Magnesia. Four first premium medals awarded: more agreeable to the taste and smaller dose than other magnesia. For sate oniy in Domes witn registered trade mark label.

The healing rope rues of Gkeve's Oitmext commend Its use for all skin sanctions. arkkh Haiu Balsam aids the hair growth. "Dmwn's Bronchial Troches" will relieve bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, and throat diseases. MARRIAOE LICENSES. The following licenses were Issued Yes terday: Ar-.

in Ottn A. rwertng. Mary B. Heacker H. Hiddel.

Liizte Um.he Hotiert Nelu. Hilda U'llllama Juhn J. Fiarty. Marie Segel Abraham I. Ftnkeisteln.

Sarah William J. Henderson. Kittle Michev J-ibn C. streu. Oilelu H.

Zinter William Schlele. Rachel Heater Alexander Fellmore Ki aa Pnumm I'harlea Rose. Emma Fanter rrank M. Fox. I acta Bruce Man Wright.

Kllza Vita Josefa Kalabeova Albert MlRni, imm.rm.nn Martin Harsen. Gunhilde Harry M. Warden. Iixn Sherman V. Tate.

Juaei.hlne Luthln hn He v. Marv Steven Wassllke. Alice Whitehouae 'A JT il 13 111 -111 1.S Ti -3Tt twald Nkkrl. Anna Horirer Gabrk-I Fom. Kathenka Larsen.

Harry Stem. Annie Ivkar liert Itetts. Anele E. Itarhnra Jacob Oertlin. Annie hlawln hn J.

Kenney. Emlile H. tmund Montgonterv. Mariraret Wanee John P. Horkanaon.

Johanna A. Herrma-nl J.oeph E. IVmuth. I. Ruehltnan Anton ceis maver Annie Knrh Jxmea Donovan.

Marv Kalion William Slewan. Antite McLeeah DEATHS FVfEPAL TRAIX Pally on Chicago and Grand naii way. roiK street depot, to Mount Greenwood and Mount Hope at 12 ni. Oraceland and Calvary-Funeral train of the Chicago. Milwaukee and St.

Paul Railway leaves t' nion depot (Madison and Canal streets) dally at 12 30 p. m. HOFT March S. at 11 o'clock. John Hofr h.

loved hushand of Lena Hoff tnee Koeppen) and father of Fred. Jihn. Edward, and Lilly, flu-mi from his late residence. Xo. firto South Halsted street, by carriages to Waldhelro, Wednesday at 12 clock.

March 7. James Hubert unerai rrom nis late residence. X. 142 Michigan avenue. Tuesday.

March at 11 a. m. Burial private. The Apollo Ccm-mandery will participate In the services. STEVEX9 March 10.

Oertrude Stevens 43 years. Funeral from residence cf her sister Mrs. John A. King. Xo.

2T8 S.uth A.hian i boulevard, at 2 oVlock Tuesday. March 10 Rurial at Syracuse. X. T. Xo flowers.

FUNERAL NOTICE. FRISBIE The funeral services of Augustus triable, one of Chicago's old settlers, will be held at his late residence. Xo. 3i6 Webster avenue. Wednesday.

March 11. at 10 o'clock. Cax-rlages to Rose Hill Cemetery. M'VICKER'S THEATER Tonljht at 8. MATINEE SATURDAY ONLY.

JAMES A. HERNE In hla own beautiful play SHORE ACRES. 100th Performance In Chicago Monday, March 2. KlllVMtk rT ACBDEMY OF MUSIC 25c, 35c. 50c.

LOST IN NEW YORK Next Week 'Down on th Suvanea River. ALHAMBRA THEATER Mfr. "THE G1HL I LEFT BEHIND ME." Next k. Katia Kmmett aa Chat, an American Boy The Features FIELDING. SANCHEZ TRIO.

II AN LET. LOO AN, and HAXLEY. Aad Many Others. MATINEE DAILT. Prices, 10.13.

and 20 Cents. THE SCHILLER ra LaMoltt, Mgr. AJtLPitm. er'i Orlflaal Coapaay. "FAUST." Matinee omorrow But Sunday-JOHS GwUrTTH In HOOLEY'S.

Last Sia-hta and Wad. ana Sat Matinees. The Strange Miss Brown Mnndav. Mareh I rnrmmriu of ItIM OLfla ItETtihRSOLB. preeeollnr.

durtar the flrat week. VaJLMaio." BaM aj auaia Tburauar. 36 L-J Mum iTRILRYl The Rogers, Peet Co. 1896 Spring Suits and Spring Overcoats are coming in. They're meeting the fate of the early worms the early birds are catching them.

There's also some good pick ing left in the broken lots boysv and children's clothing bargains knee pant and long pint suits at 33 per cent under former prices. Here's a chance for the late birds and many a tempting morsel. F. M. ATIVOOD N.

W. Cor. Madtsoa aal Clark St. THE COLUMBIA Moaroe as! De arbors. LAST II NIGHTS of HENRY IRVING MISS ELLEN TERRY And the Lcn Ion Lyceum Company.

Direction Abbey. SchcelTel at Crau. TOSIOHT, To-morrow MACBETH. Macbeta Henry Irving Nurht. and i Lady Micbeth.

Kheo Terry Music by ir Arthur Sullivan. Thursday, ftil I OTt By G. Wills. I Flrt ll.n in C'nicajTi. Irving.

I )1 an I VOL S.VDE. Br Laur-nc-r Irvmx P.rt Time oa Friday snd Saturday Matinee. AnySHf E.lca Tirrf. Triple Bl.l. A STORY OK WATERLOO.

By A Cor.lij Doy.e let Time ia Irviar. SATURDAY NKiHT. i By peciiii I BECKET By A.frel Ltiri Tennysoo. iONLY TIME, i THE HAYMARKET. ill Davis.

JACOB LOTS Bit rWactwa. I Last Stroke. A GREAT PLAY. BIO SUCCESS A Story of Cuba's Fig he fur Freedom. Sur.dav- "SOWING THE W1XD.

man Mo. 1 Company Caarlea Froh- sous suidiy Seats Beady. Box Office hVspeetive Theaters. THE AUDITORIUM. GRAND OPERA in Italian.

French, and German. unk-r the direction ot HEXKY E. A ami MAlRK'B fr the Metropolitan 'pera-Houae. Y. MONDAY, MAR.

23-ForTwe Wuks Season wtll comprise II evening and 2 snatl-ne performance. Season tickets $2. 33, and m. SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE. REPERTOIRE FirtST Mar.

3. KauT: Ts.l.iv We.lnee.lav. Hua-uc-nct. ut- lliil Tmvlala and Kust: ana Fri.lay Tristan an-1 Isolde: Sat. Mat to aniKun-ed later.

Sat. Ev'g. IX u-ble Hill Rig jni Mil -ne frm Lucia. ITic-s Main r. main bas-ony.

front, main talc. nv. -ear seen-! balcony, family or-. ie. I I.

m. $30.00. Sal o. Kin next flrM a-ek. AUDITORIUM.

CHICAGO ORCHESTRA THEODORE THOMAS, Conductor. SOLOIST: PADEREWSKI. FRIPAT AFTKRNOT.N. March IX at 2 SATURDAY AFTERXtK'N. March 14.

at IV TONKuTT! 08H3I.1AL CdPAY. CHARLEY'S AUNT. Xoldtnc bat Merriment. CUAS. FROHMAX.

Mgr Matinee Tomorrow. Next Week-Weber Fieid Com pany. he Trolley Party. I5c 35c 50c 75c To Jay st 2 o. MIRY H.

FORD. The New Wasnaa. Tickets. 2ac. COXTIStOtS VAIDEVILLE.

6 Bale Trour 6 Flynn and Wilkor. I'anfWld ami Th Ionovn. Du Rell Twin nT' them, Le4o(Mld and and sn. Th EUrworth. fan.

I Th Kunnv Xams, i Yki ha ma TroypT-7. frd nf Ktrw and Kt nta. L'asttlia'. and Hall. Prlc and St, PRICES 10, liO, 30LE3STS.

LAKE FRONT Battery and Armory. Mascoutah Kennel Club Svnin Annual DOC SHOW March 11. 12. 13. 9 a.

m. to 10 p. m. LONDON DOG CIRCUS. Every Afternoon at 2 30 o'clock.

Evening. o'clock. ADMISSION' 50 Cents CHILDREN 2S Cent HOPKINS AI0IS SISTERS. Will H. Fax.

Moore at Brydces. Frask Maeart, The Famous Dramatl- s-aiANIUm.) COMEDY 4 Maaoa Healy, Krsle Verowee, Browa at Deaklau rincn da rv xatlon of Hush Conuav's wa.as.l UMVsw. vjrer cinr double bill east lvnib i 9iut. -TEN MKiHTi ia a tAKM0 GRAND jOPERA-HO USE-e RICHHRD MHNSFIELD And His Xew York Garrlek Theater Company IN THE FOLLOWING PLATS: TONIGHT (Flrt Time Hem and Saturday THE STOr OF HuDluN THR SPUDEXT Wednesday Evenlns- PRINCE KARL Wed. Mat.

and Thursday BE Al KRL'MMELL Friday A PARISIAN KOMAXCF Saturday JEKTLL AND MR. HTDEJ SA T. JACK OPEtH-HOUSE Madison, near Stats. Tel. it.

21M. Only Burlesque Btaow la Chieaaw. I Omi Ptrisrsuacn tvsry Day 2 saw I EVAN LEW IS. the Strana-ler. Champion Wrestler of the World, and MAT RUSSELL CO.

5 MNCOLN Matinee Sunday, Thursday, aad Saturday. CHARITY BALL Heat Snoday-'Tbe Girl I Left Behind Me." hi. HAVLXN'S CaOata. Laaaat aawftaaarar. Matinees, Thors.

and Bat. The Sensational Comedy Drama. Bravlhp; the World. Neat Sunday "THE WIFE.".