The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1869-11-04
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CHICAGO Den. IS. 1869.

OdlCA0O %JCI. 90 1905.
IF "Lo" the poor Indian was as invit-
ing as the summer wh ch takes his name.
he wonld not now be C n>idered a proper
] target for our sharp shooters. Indian
summer is as welcome as the flowers Of
May, and especially So this year, in con
sequence of the cold weather just passed.
The majority of persons in this city are
in the best o. spirits to-day, in conse-
quence of the change for the better in
the temperature.
The journeymen Tailors are on strike
for higher wages. To one who is not
posted on the principles of Trade Unions,
it appears somewhat peculiar, that en-
ploy5 eS should dictate terms to employers
The strike WAS continued for several days,
without any prospect of a settlement.
One individual more jealous than dis
Greet, endeavored to force fellow work
man to cease work; but failing in his
persuasiens, he assaulted him, inficting
severe injury. He was arraigned at the
.
Police Court and sent to the Recorder s
Court for trial Admiral Farragut is in
fair way to recover from his recent Sc
we're illness. He is still confined to the
Hotel but is able to quit his bed, for an
easy chair.
1t is generally reported that General
Shnri,}ap ha< avtarloJ an ;,,;,,t;,n 30
Prince Arthur of England, now in Cana
da, to accompany him in Buffalo hunt
on the plains. The gallant Phil. would
lead Victoria son lively chase over the
plains,of Kansas or Nebraska. Should
ths invitation be accepted, our citizens
would probably indulge somewhat in
Prince worship. notwithstanding our
boasted democracy.
The St. Louis Capital Convention has
been held and as much progress made to-
wards the removal Of the Capitol as was
hoped for. a resolution, endorsing the
removal to the valley of the M;ssissip
pi, was unanimously adopted. Although
Chicago would not surrender her city
government for the sake of the Capital,
there is no denying the fact that there is
strong desire for its location here -
The first work to be accomplished
was 20 unite the West on the
bare question of removal and stop
appropriations for buildings at Washing
ton. The questi u vii probably be test
ed next meeting of Congress. and at the
proncr time, Chica 90 Will urge her claim
The ladies Of one CT the city churches
have undertaken a novel method of rails
ing funds. They are running dining
hall for a week, for the good Of the church.
Considering the cause, no one refuses to
pay dollar for good dinner, especially
when served by handsome young ladiei.
They have large tables in hall conven-
lent to business and are appealing to
mems stomachs; which are said to lie
near the pocket.
There is ring of the genuine metal
about areally successful business man,
that cannot be mistaken One of the
most noticeable examples in Chicago, of
this class of men, is Ira Holmes Esq,
shejVice- President Of the Manufacturers
National Bank. Mr. Holmes in the ca
pacity of Cashier, organized the
Third National in 1868 and left it. with
the second largest business in the city, in
January last, took charge of the Manu-
facturers'. As an evidence of unprece-
dented success, will give few figures
from published statements. On the 4th
of January the surplus was 1000, III
dividual deposits $247, 1851, and no bank
accounts In less than year the surplus
has risen to S75, 900, individual deposits
to 1891, ,693. accounts Of National Banks
to S55, 6S3. of banks and bankers $751;.
536 and the total resources now reach
81, $40. 463. This speaks volumes for the
infusion of gentlemanly bearing, spiced
with life and spirit in the Management.
I would advise all bankers to examine the
Manufacturers terms to correspondents,
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