The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-05-20
OUR CHICAGO LETTER.


wrought up to high pitch it is usually
difficult to descend to an ordinary tone.
This has been our experience for the past
week. The celebration over the compile
tion of the Pacific Railroads was such an
extensive attain that the most easy going
individual was aroused from his lethargy
Although this very important event was
long looked for the celebration was COM
paratively without notice Considering the
short time spent in preparation the pro-
cesslon was the largest ever seen in this
city The telegraph communicated the
intelligence Of the laying of the last rail
and immediately the various divisions of
the grand procession got under motion
When its long folds were unwound it ex-
tended distance of six miles. The city
was fully represented; the members of
the city Council, Fire and Police Depart
ments and representatives from all the
commercial establishments were present
The streets through which this vast array
passed, were lined with thousands of
spectators. The day was properly closed,
as far as the demonstration was concerned
by an Grafton from Vice President Colfax
This band of iron has long been tne fav-
orite theme Of Mr.. Colfax, and he did
himself and the subject ample justice
upon this occasion.
There is apparently mania for suicide
among those who have become suddenly
rich. One successful attempt was made
and several others were frustrated before
serious consequences, followed The
burden of riches is often as hard to bear
as that of poverty.
There are now so many railway tracks
penetrating the heart Of the city that, it
is found necessary to make some arrange
ment to avoid accidents. The most prac-
teal idea advanced is the proposal to
build elevated tracks. The matter is
freely discussed after every accident that
happens bat before change is made the
movement languishes and dies.
Where there are so many commercial
Houses that are shams, it is decided
relief to find some which are thoroughly
reliable. As one of the latter class
wish to. introduce the jewelry firm of
Messrs Morse, Roddin & Hamilton at
l26 Lake street. Their reputation as
fair and honorable dealers is thoroughly
established. Dealing only in goods of
the very best material and workmanship
they offer special inducements to those
who wish to secure choice articles for
keepsakes or presents Their stock Of
watches and chains is unsurpassed for va
riety and quality. In the dazzle and
brilliancy of this emporium for fine jew
elry and diamonds, do not wish to forget
the solid silver and silver plated ware.
Moss agates are mounted and diamonds
set in the most attractive style. The dis
tinguishing feature of this House is the
genuineness of the goods.
Notwithstanding the extensive character
Of the works on hand this summer, there
is good prospect that. we will have an
other river tunnel at La Sale ST. The
estimates are already prepared for this
and another at Adams, but one at time
will probably be sufficient.
We are just passing the third day of
constant rain, The May of which poets
and lovers speak and sing couldn't have
been in Chicago, else their fancies carried
them far away from the real