The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-07-22
OUR Chicago LETTER.

| IL Is becoming q leaulnS question III
| Chicago, to find the exact reason for so
many suicides. Very many have come
to the conclusion that we live too fast.
The men who fail in the race become dis
couraged and end their existence by sui
eide. The most peculiar reason ever as
signed for this rash act, was given by a
man yesterday. He shot himself because
his 'housekeeper' had gone away and left
him. There is no doubt that the manner
of life in this city works injuriously upon
those who are unsuccessful.
The members of our Common Council
are III quite dilemma over the lake front
bill. The bill provides for sale to the
railways Of three blocks, for $500, 600.
The first installment is due and has been
rendered, if this is not accepted and a
quit claim given, the companies are re-
leased from all additional payments The
question to be decided is. has the Legis-
lature the power to enforce such provis-
ions. In all probability the city will have
to acceptthe situation and take the money.
The amount Of building by private in
dividuals, this year, does not equal that
of last. 1t was apparently oyer-done
then and as a consequence not up the
expectations Of many, this season. Some
OF the finest structures in the city were
put up last year, besides an immense
number of dwellings.
The question of free trade is being
raised by number of men in this city.
who are strong advocates oft A public
meeting was held, which was addressed
BY the Rev. Mr. Blanchard, aud league
has been organized. a gentleman from
Detroit challenged Mr. Blanchard to a
public discussion, and it is understood
that it Will take place the last Of Septem-
ber.
Since the regular amusement season
closed, our theatres have been occupied
with gymnasts, pantominists, bell ringers
and minstrels. The patrons of the drama
have longed for the return Of the '1egiti-
mate" and the next season will probably
witness change for the better
4 novel arrangement in the camp
meeting line is about to be started from
this city. A large tent capable of hold
ing 1900 people has been constructed and
is to be formally dedicated tonight, after
which number of ministers will travel
in the sparsely settled portions of Kansas
and hold religious meetings
In the absence Of more general news
desire to tell your readers something
about the largest paper establishment in
the West. The ware-rooms of this House
are at 1873 South Water street, but they
have six large mills, which are kept con-
tinually running. I refer to the House
Of Messrs. Bradner, Smith & Co. To
those dealing with this House, it is pecu-
liarly satisfactory to know that their facil-
tiles are amply sufficient to always supply
print, book and wrapping papers in any
| quantities ordered. In visiting the ware
rooms one is struck with the immense
quantities Of all kinds of paper, twine etc
There you find drug, fruit, manila and
tissue paper; roofing, felt, press board
and straw board. Also fine papers, and
card board hemp, fax, coored and
paper twines. The stock in this house
would delight the eyes of printers, drug
glsts, and grocers to an unusual degree.
The weather has apparently settled
down for the usual growing season. If
the change in the countenances of bust
ness men is any criterion, we are to have
better growing weather.