Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-05
CHICAGO LETTER.
Correspondence prsttc LEpsrl.l

tornado. 1t was a clear jump from
" springy" weather to ~shuddering
winter. However, the change was'
and is, much preferable so far as re-
lates to health, and the general senti-
ment is a hope that the cool spell will
last throughout March.
This afternoon | was thrown in
company of a number Of influential
republican gentlemen, and politics
coming up, each expressed his opinion
as to Grant and Blaine for the presi-
dency. The universal sentiment was
against Grant; not personally, howev-
er, but upon the anti-third-term
policy. All agreed that General Grant
should not overlook the precedent
established by Washington and Ad-
ans. And every one hoped that the
illustrious warrior would not allow
himself to be made the tool of poll
t%icians. Blaine was the choice Of the
party.
The wal has commenced between
the American Union and the Western
Union telegraph companies. Saturday
the former took forcible possession of
the Baltimore railroad lines. No
doubt a downward tendency of tariffs
will be soOn in order. The fight will
be a hard one. as the Western Union
has considerable backbone.
The Bohemian element of Chicago
are angered because the school board
rejected their petition to have their
language taught in the public schools
as well as German.
Lieutenant Governor Shuman, of
Illinois, is not a candidate for COVER
nor. Lately he and others leased the
Evening Journal, of which he has been
editor for years. The extra duties de-
volving upon him caused him to with
draw his name from the "slate."
The Chicago, Burlington and Quin-
cy railroad company is sOon to be con-
solidated with the Burlington and
Missouri river railroad company in
Nebraska. After the former settles
up its own affairs with the stockholders
it will buy the l%atter's shares at the
rate of l20 Of its own 1.-THE former) for
100 Of the latter.
Congressman VIM. r. Morrison, of
Illinois, is being agitated here for the
democratic nominee for president.
There is no denying that he is emf
nently qualified to be the party stand
ard bearer, but there does not appear
to be enough magnetism about him
to carry the masses. However, as the
convention will be composed Of men
who know his transcendent abilities
as a legal orator. it is not unlikely he
will be the dark horse" at the last
moment. Mr.. Morrison would carry
every democratic vote in Illinois, and
a great many republican ones.
1 forgot to mention in the proper
place that the coterie of republican
gentlemen | was with this evening
said they would vote for David Davis
as a democratic candidate in prefer
ence to General Grant, if he should be
the republican nominee. True re-
publicans cannot countenance the
third term idea.
The Northwestern railroad company
is going TO erect a magnificent depot
at the corner of Kinzie and Wells
streets. 1t is an institution much
needed. The present one there is an
a~bominable affair,
The Union rolling mill company are
soon to add halfmilliOn dollars worth
of improvements to their works.
This will add 800 more men to their
employ. Increased business is the
cause Of this move.
Brick is selling in Chicago at ten
dollars per thousand. Last year it
was only four dollars. This high
figure is keeping twenty million dol
lars from being invested in buildings.
The Blaine club recently organized
in Chicago is hard at work, deter
mined to leave nothing undone for the
"plumed Knights success.
Miles Kehoe was, until a few
months ago, a staunch democrat; at
least so thought the public. How
ever, upon being defeated for Office, he
wheeled around and Joined the repub-
licans as a member Of the Irish re-
publican league" For this he has
been appointed a secret revenue agent,
in the place of Col. Mike Hickey, who
was, until lately, our chief of police.
No doubt Kehoe will have to do work
for his masters that Mr.. Hickey would
not do. Blood will tell and dirt will
show itself.
Remenyi, the wonderful violinist,
will give an exhibition Of his soul-en.
thralling music tonight at Central
music hall.
A so-called detective, name Maurie
Fee, is behind the bars. In endeavor-
ing to immortalize himself he has met
a different reward. For some time
past the railroads have been bothered
by having passed upon them spurious
tickets, evidently, however, having
been printed from the same type as
the genuine ones. Fee thought he
could work up the matter. He told
the printers for the railroad that if
they would arrest a certain Waterman
Of the establishment at noontime Of a
certain day they would find upon him,
most likely, some of the spurious tick
cts. This programme was followed TO
. the letter, aud Mr.. Sheppard, the
Waterman, was "cOllared." Upon ex.
animation Of the prisoner an envelope
full Of tickets was found. Then II
leaked out hat the fool detective
gave the sealed package to the watch
e man to be delivered to an employee Of