Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-16
CHICAGO LETTER.


Correspondence Public LEDGER
CHICAGO, July IL, 1881.
The nearest description to the truth
is to say that the weather at this writ
ing is simply and unadulteratedly q
breath from the fiery furnaces Of
hell-ol Factl About noon to-day
everybody in Chicago felt as wilted as
an overlooked dish land if little
wind and rain storm had notsuddenly
sprung into existence every one would
have been converted into oil. But
the freak of the elements was so pro-
pitt as unexpected, and no doubt
prevented many sunstrokes. How
ever, it is more than likely that to-
morrow overcoats will be in requiSi-
ton.
The bible characters are now in the
shade about five days and nights
Professor John Griscom concluded
his "forty-five days fast" at noon to-
day in the presence of quite a large
and interested audience. After the
proclamation of the conclusion Of the
great test of mental and physical en-
durance, the great faster and the as
seubled company partook Of a delight
full luncheon. The dishes fancied
most by the faster were strawber-
ries, peaches, milk toast, tea and but
tered crackers. He eat as though he
relished the change from water and
air to a more substantial diet. When
the Professor commenced his fast he
weighed about 1872 pounds. When
weighed to-day he turned the beam al
1471 pounds, or about 499 less than
starting weight. The scientific mer
under whose supervision Mr.. Griscou
made his test of nature will make an
elaborate report soon Of what points
of interest attach to the successful
result of the experiment.
Ex-President Davis condemnation
Of the attempted assassination Of Pres
ident Garfield, has astonished certain
people in this region, whose deprayed
natures and criminal ignorance hav,
heretofore led them to believe that ht
was a soulless rebel, without any o
the refined feelings that SO distinguisl
southerners. Besides this, | havt
heard many war feds" pronounc,
Mr.. Davis sentiments the mos
manly and entirely national" of al
they have read respecting the dreadful
tragedy. They say his remarks wer'
positively national, and entirely de-
void of sectional spirit. Time work
wonders. Mr.. Davis will live lonj
enough to know that the boomerang
hurled at him by ignorant and Grim
nally malicious sectional bigots hav,
whirled back and struck down thos
miscreants who hurled them at gen
tleman who is as far above their leve
as the sun is from the earth. an
whose recognition would set then
fawning at his feet.
The promising condition of Presi
dent Garfield is hailed with joy b
every honorable man, woman an,
child in Chicago.
The Chicago Times very justly re
marks that the people of this cOuntr
are very much excited over the mys
terry surrounding the person or persen
who furnished the assassin Guiteau
with the money, part Of which wen
to pay for the pistol with which h
attempted a most foul and wanto
murder. That paper reflects the ur
disguised sentiment Of the people
| that the names Of all Guiteau's int
mte acquaintance should be mad
public and the motives of thos
,anvassed who loaned him none,
Investigation may discover consider
able infamy in the matter, and th
involving of other villains than II
wretch who fred the murderous sh,
at the heart of the Nations hea'
Let no guilty man escape" This az
monition is not meant for sarcasm, Z
| it most likely was intended when [
5. G. gave it to the country.
A mystery surrounds the death ye
terday in Chicago Of Mrs. Stromsk
wife Of the doctor IF that name, ar
he is under the eye Of the law. MAJ
anne Rumor attributes her death
poison, and be is charged with admit
istering it. On the other hand, h
dying statement was that she too
two ounces Of chloroiorm herse'
Some experts say the doctor terroriz,
E her into making this declaration.
e Three bullets were deposited in
r his own anatomy by the hand of Pet
An lerson, of Chicago, recently. /
is now on ice. Jealousy Of his wi
the cause.
A Chicago Intelligent jury" f
days ago, without the force Of 4
! least evidence to justify its actio
= found a prisoner guilty. But a nj
d trial was asked for, and yesterday
lie was hOnorably acquitted. He was