Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-20
FROM CHICAGO.
Correspondence of the Ledger.

and the thermometer down to zero
occasionally. The virgin element be-
gan to spread its folds over this region
last Friday, continuing ever since. 1t
was a God-send to livery stables.
Every one who could scrape up a few
dimes INDUCED in a ride, and it is only
trust-telling to say that many church
goers forgot their duty in5that respect
last,Sunday, by INDUCING in the pleas
ure that carried away the multitude.
1t was a regular gala day, and the car
nival never ceased yesterday, and is in
full blast to-day, whilet the ieecy fakes
come down like a white cloud. The
principal drives of the North, South
and West divisions of the city are
filed with a gay throng, and business
appears to be suspended, that all may
enjoy a little respite from the multitu-
dinous cares of commerce.
Countess de Landsfeldt left the city
for Philadelphia Friday night during
the storm. Your correspondent had
the pleasure of plotting her to the
train through the binding snow. She
was called away suddenly-before her
friends could surprise her with a pur-
posed social reception. Her presence
in the city was known only TO a few ;
but somehow the perseyering detec-
tives of the Daily News found her hid
ing place, and subjected her to an "in-
terview." This was a perfect scoop
on the other papers, a something hard
to accomplish here; because all the
papers are like lightning in gathering
up items attempted TO be kept private.
1t is more than likely she will return
to Chicago, after the holidays, and de-
liver lectures on "Woman's Worth,
and "Romanism in America" Her
chief object, | learn, in visiting Chi
cago, was to gain information in regard
to some Cuban matters, Of which Col.
J. G. Ryan was supposed to be ac-
quainted, relative to the time the late
General Ryan was engaged in the re-
cent Cuban revolution, and the pres
emit prospective one on the island.
The countess gains this title because
of her marriage with Count Massaut
of France. From her royal father
King Louis, she inherited the title o.
Princess Leletta of Bavaria. She is
charming feature in social circles.
The Alviro Clark murder trial i,
still I" dragging its slow length along.
The accused-Joseph st. Petrie anC
Mrs. Clark-do not seem to fear seri.
GUS consequences. The press of the
city pass no pro or con comments OF
the result of the trial. As for myself
| cannot see that the verdict can b.
other than a verdict of not guilty.
General John Il. Smith, who com
handed the United States troops a
Memphis in 1865, is in the city at the
truly Grand Pacific Hotel. Genera
Smith is now a colonel in the regular
army.
A conclaye Of Methodist divine.
are in session here for the purpose 0
waging war on light and immora
literature" as they style certain mod
ern feats of some members of tn
corps litterati. 1t is to be hoped goo,
T will result from this move in the RICH
/, direction.
Another villainous attempt at wifi
murder occurred last evening in tn
North division. Peter Lundstrum,
Swede, shot his wife and son. For
tunately the wounds are not danger
Gus. Bad whisky was at the bottom
of the matter. Too bad.
Jacob jackson is now in the cooler
A fancy for good clothes and fas
girls induced him TO wonder off wit
S400 of his employers wealth, entrust
inghim to TAXI to the bank. This breacI
of confidence, no doubt, will make ia
cob a State guest for several years
Vanity, vanity all is vanity"
Addie Stewart, who has figured 5
prominently in the courts and pres
is out Of town. Her attorneys sue
ceeded in habeas cOrpusing her out @
the house of correction, where sh
was placed by request of her parent.
She is a beautiful and accompIishe
young creature, but it is feared sh
walks not with the righteous, and will
in time become a total wreck to her
self and society. Certain boar
headed sinners are supposed to hav
caused her downfall. Like Jacob, be
fore mentioned, fine harness" wa
the prime attraction hat first cause
!, her to step aside from the true path.
1t is Sadie, Sadie Jones, that no,
looms up as the cause of a shootin
practice. AS might be expected,
was a Smith, Thomas Smith, that di
the shooting. However, he proved
? poor shot. He is now meditating i
D the cooler. No doubt the miscrear
= will get several years for his sport.
! Wendell Phillips was in Blu
2 Island, a suburb of Chicago, the othe
evening. That burg has no publ
r hall, consequently he had to lectul
t in a beer hall. This is an incident f,
r note, as Nh. Phillips is a well-know
Y temperance advocate. The joke is O
Wendell.
Late Sheriff Kern will, to-day. prs
n for a recount of the vote cast at IL
o recent county election, whea he was
candidate for reelection. H0 says |
IS merely acts in the interest of law an
ID with no desire to reOccupy the sheriff
Office. This appears a little gauzy I
e yours truly.
Ie Triehina in this markets pork
attracting the attention of Chicago
board Of health. 1t is estimated tn.
st a good per cent. of the pork is affectt
by the parasite, which can only be d
tected by the aid ofa powerful micro
scope. But thorough cooking, or 4
ii application of sulphurous acid. wi
d place it hOrs du combat and Harmless
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