Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-07-25
CHICAGO LETTER.
Correspondence Public Ledger.

caused by Fourth of July accidents,
and many more are expected to swell
the list. The number Of eyes out,
fingers of, etc., is great. The previous
Fourth a certain urchin had one eye
dimmed forever. The late Fourth
the same individual was so ~unfortu.
nate as to be gazing into the barrel of
a pistol when it was suddenly dis
charged. and the light of the other
eye was put into everlasting gloom.
1t is the universal sentiment of Chi
cagoans that the toy pistol must cease
to exist as a Fourth Of July necessity.
Chicago gallantry and justice went
hand in hand to-day, A fellow made
himself very offensive to a lady on a
street car. A gentleman remon-
strated, but the miscreant paid no
heed. Whereupon he was immedi-
ately slapped in the face and handed
over to an officer. The Justice fined
him fifty dollars.
An interesting case was before
Justice Walsh this morning in Chi
cago. Mr.. Fred Kuehl was fined ten
dollars for hauling brick without a
license. These were the grounds:
Mr.. Kuehl owns a brickyard, and
thought he had a right TO deliver
without having a license. The court
decided that, inasmuch as Mr.. K. had
two prices for his wares, one at his
yard the other at the point of deliv-
cry, he was liable as a common car
rier," aud must stand a fine for
violating the ordinance covering the
case. An appeal will be taken.
To celestial regions has been called
Mr.. Michael Eary of Chicago, to the
regret of thousands who knew min
we'll. His sphere was humble, being
a street car driver; but in this capac-
ity he was ever the genial gentleman,
and it was a treat for the business
man, while smoking his cigar, to listen
to his jovial song or witty joke. He
was q trusty employee of the company
for twenty. four years. Hundreds Of
Borrowing friends will follow his re-
mains'to their last resting place, and
many a tear will be shed for the loss
of the genuine Irish heart that will
gladden. them no more.
The trOtting season in Chicago is
very fine, and the sport excellent.
The recent death of Mrs. Lincoln,
wife Of the martyr President, did not
surprise her many friends in Chicago,
but all seem glad that the dark angel
claimed her in 50 quiet a manner. All
feared that the terrible shock expert
enced by the horrible fate Of her good
husband, would essentially destroy her
mind and make her life miserable.
The feeling of the entire community
goes out in sorrow to her only sur
viving child, the Secretary of War, in
this hour of his sad bereavement.
Ths Federal Courts in Chicago ad-
jOurned the day of the burial services,
as a mark of respect to the deceased's
memory.
In holy horror up goes the hands of
Congressman Horr, of Michigan.
Why? Because South Carolina is
practicing electioneering lodges that
she should not indulge in. However,
while he discovers that mote, be fails
to discern the glazing blot that in
eight Northern States 1900, 900 Repub.
licsns will elect 80 Congressmen while
100000 Democrats can elect only 81.
Whether in the North or in
the South, this districting
localities into partisan cliques, to the
detriment of the rights of voters, is
simply infamous, and should not be
tolerated by Democrats Or Republi-
cans. 1t is horrible to contemplate
that in this boosted land of ours,
where freedom is supposed to be uni
versal, the most shocking political
outrages are allowed to be perpetrated
with IMMUNITY. Surely to God there
is enough decency left in this country
to bring about a reform great enough
so. that every individual voter can
witness the Democratic doctrine sue
coed, and the will of the majority
prevail. This Is a great country, and
it should be the pride Of every one OF
her citizens that her Legislature is
made up of honest and capable men,
selected by ballots uncontrolled by
partisan or venal machinery. 1t il
sincerely to be hoped that ere thi,
generation dies out this great boon oil
liberty will have been realized.
Theodore Canisius, the new United
States Consal to the Samoan Islands
was in Chicago, a few days ago, on
his way to his new field of public ser.
vice.
The stationary engineers Of Chicago
are organizing a society for the pur-
pose of having their profession thor
oughly examined as to their ability
before being entrusted with the charge
of an engine. This a move which
should be followed all over the cOun.
try:
Kicked to death was John Carter
of Chicago, lately, by Thomas Nc.
Laughlin. For this diabolical Grim,
there may BE- a first class hanging.
The Grand Legion Of Illinois
United WOrkingmep. is oficered b.
@. H. Doss, of Pittsfeld, Grand Chap
lain, and DR.. w. K. Harrison, o
Chicago, Grand Medical Examiner.
Frank Ginachia, City Collector O
Little Rock, Ark, and Miss Mary V
Dryer, Of the same city, we're reSsHtly
securely tied with hgmep's halter il
Chicago, By Rev. Thomas eastman
at the residence Of the brides uncle
3. f. Kelly, Esq, on Ashland avenue
May their trip through life be long ant
very enjoyable.
The Louisiana Lottery, it is stated
is p~atronized $4,000 per month b,
Chicago. The agent in this 0ity, Mi
Mpprs. ia now DEFENDANT ID a case 70
violating the Lottery ordinance"
Hon. J A. Merton, once Speaker o
=, tha Ohio Ia0islafura waa in 0hiaoo