Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-09

with interest and the blue waters Of
lake Michigan. rolling of till Joining
the skyinth the distance, gazed upon with
a peculiar longing, a certain indie
scribable fascination that only the
heart can feel hat has come from afar
and viewed for the first time the bat
Ting waters of a mighty lake. In
this way the afternoon was spent, each
individual being entirely wrapped in
the contemplation of Chieago's many
wonderful attractions. At 6 pm.
Colonel Pat DOMAIN escorted Hon. Pot
ter Palmer into the main p%arlOr, where
were assembled the exeursionists and
a number Of ChicagO's ladies and gen
tlemen, includinga number ofthe local
press gang" Upon their arrival Col.
Donau introduced Mr.. Palmer to the
assembled guests then stepping to a
marble table he took therefrom a
magnificent gold. headed cane, and, in
a few brief and complimentary re-
marks, he, on behalf Of the excur-
sioniSts, presented it to Mr.. Palmer as
a slight memento of an event of his
hospitality whose circumference would
always occupy a bright place in
their memory. AS the speaker
referred in glowing terms to Mr.. Pal
mers princely hospitality he was
greeted with enthusiastic applause.
Mr.. Palmer accepted the testimonial
with a modest grace characteristic Of
the big, noble hearted gentleman that
he is, and when about to apologize for
his lack of ability TO properly express
his appreciation of the gift, he was
unanimously excused, Colonel Donau
expressing the sentiments of the au-
dience, that actions speak louder
than words; and that Mr.. Palmer
had, indeed, acted a noble, generous
part toward those who had been until
this occasion strangers TO him. After
the presentation Mr.. Palmer was per
sonally presented by the gallant Col.
Donan to each and every member of
the excursion, all approaching a shake
of his generous hand. Then Colonel
John G.. Ryan, late Of the Pine Bluff.
Ark. press, escorted Mrs. Bowers,
wife Of John l.. Bowers, Esq. of the
Hot Springs Sentinel, to the
piano, from which her mastery touch
extracted soul stirring aud delicious
music. All was wrapt attention as the
delicate fingers swept the grand in.
strument, and an %appreciatiye encore
greeted the close of the first piece.
1t was an interesting picture. The
Statue-likG appearance of the audi
cnce the splendors of the magnificent
parlors reflected from countless costly
mirrors the swaying Of the rich lace
curtains and luxurious draperies: the
rich, soft, delicious notes permeating
space, all cOnspired to make the grand
! finale of the excursion exquisitely
touching and never to be forgotten.
Mrs. Bowers, Ga leaving the piano,
received showers of applause. After
the music a set of resolutions were
read aad unanimously adopted express
siVa IT tho heartfelt gratitude Of the
excursionists 70 Hon. Potter Palmer,
Mr.. Parmalee, the eteat cQachman,
the Chicago and Alton. and the
Milwaukee aud st. Paul railroads
RoF generous courtesies extended the
travellers. Al 3 o'clock pm. the party
left Chicago foF Milwaukee. St. Paul
and other points of interest, 4 num-
Der will return by a of Chicago.
where they will larry a day or two
more as the guests of the Palmer
House. Among the number will be
Major Whitmore and wife, and Mr..
Charles Reehn, Of Memphis. 1t is
needless to say thai the excursiOnists
are charmed with Chicago. And this
feeling is fully reciprocated by Chi
eagqaps who had the pleasure of meet
Ing the eTcarsiOgists. One lady in
particular "a MIS-. Il. A. Shannon,
from the polished circles ~ Boston
soeiety-was particularly compliment
tary in her remarks. and was really
delighted with the easy grace and
planners of the Southern ladies. OF
e0ut& lHS was gratifying TO your cor
respondents.
Judge MeAllistef. before skoW the
late so-called assassin Socialists we're
brought on a writ Of habeas corpus,
released all the prisoners, holdiugonly
I the three officers on a small bond.
Murder most foul was commit
ted by a so4cg rpihan named John
McQuade, Yesterday. pGbert Ander-
son being the victim. It Was a, akag,
a ball that each claimed. & XIX
iTqm McQuade did the terrible deed.
koceq Navageto was the victim Of a
long stapd}Ig Gea4 yesterday. 1t be.
gan in Italy, 20 it Is eaiq. No arrest,
have bRen made nor 20 ipf9Tmatior
given the police as to the chief actor
in the tragedy. SAYR.