Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-06-16
CHICAGO LETTER.
Correspondence Public Ledger.
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| Chicago this morning. This fact 40
counts for my present epistle. ID
had a safe trip, but reached our city in
| a half frozen state. The change from
genial to arctic weather surprised him
very much, notwithstanding the fact
that l have kept the LEDGER posted
as to the remarkably strange actions
of the atmosphere in this region. The
Major called on me, and found him
hale and hearty, as of yore, with no
visible sign on his physiognomy that
time is blowing into his life. This is
full evidence that his cares ara few,
and that the mill of business grinds
smooth and gives q good grist IN
return. Up in this frozen region it is
a luxury to meet Southern gentle
man of the good old school; conse-
quently, the Majors visit to our rooms
was like beam Of sunshine.
However, his stay was short, other en-
gagements demanding his attention.
But he remained long enough to dilate
on the prosperity of Memphis, to adj
mire the recently recovered sword OF
General Ryan, the Cuban martyr, to
receive an introduction to the mother
of General Ryan, to shake hands with
Mrs. e. A. Shannon, the leading tea
merchant Of the west side of Chicago,
and to drink a glass Of wine before
taking his leave to dine with Colonel
Rollins, one of Chicago's most enter
prising and public spirited citizens, as
we'll as the leader OF the many extern
sive publishing houses in the country.
1t lis needless to say that the Major was
glad to find your correspondent With
new lease of life, after his recent nearly
fatal illness. Tomorrow morning
Major Whitmore and several friends
will pay a visit to Pullman, situated
about fourteen miles south of the
center of Chicago. 1t is town
recently established by the celebrated
Palace Car Pullman, and is perfect
little marvel in every respect. 1t
attracts the admiration of all visitors,
as well as their wonder, that such o
little city could so sudden
IL spring into existence. Tomorrow
night he will leave for Ashland, that
wonder of Wisconsin, and
the upper lake region. He will 90 on
the Wisconsin Central railroad, one
Of the finest public conVeysnces in the
country, and in due time will find
himself enjoying the Injuries to be
always fouad in the Chequamegon
hotel, Ashland, which is presided
over by that courteous gentlemen, Mr..
s. q. Brown, whose splendid reputa-
ton as hotel proprietor and caterer
co the wants of the pleasure-sesking
public is national. This hotel is enc
Of the best in the country, being un-
surpassed by any in all the features
most attractive to the travelling public.
Such metropolitan institutions are the
great magnets that attract those
seeking pleasure at the seaside,
or Oh the shores of delightful lakes
such as abound on the upper borders
Of Wisconsin. Persons wishing to be
informed as to these new attractions
should send their request to James
Baker, Esq, Milwaukee, Wis. Gener-
al Passenger Agent of the Michigan
Central railroad, for his late handsome
book, entitled Summer on the Shores
Of Lake Superior" He will send it
free of charge. 1t is a delightful and
instructive work.
After enjoying the many delights of
Ashland and surroundings. Major
will return to Chicago Sat
urday, and, with party of friends, in
GLIDING Colonel Rollins. will leave the
fremont Hotel and go over to St. Joe,
by boat, to witness Sabbath
breakers indulging in piscatory amuse
ments. It'll needless to mention that
the head pilot Of the MEMPHIS
LEDGER will not indulge in such
pastime. His early moral training
left too lasting an impression
on his mind to forget to keep holy the
Sabbath day. But, be must be ex-
cused if he happens to eat a few Of the
fnny tribe caught by the sinners Of
his party. On returning to Chicago
Monday there is no knowing what the
Majors programme will be, but it is
safe 10 say that he will enjoy himself,
as he will be in the hands of friends.
Yesterday the memory of the illus.
triousGen Garibaldi was appropriately
celebrated by the Italians and Scandi-
navians of Chicago. Among the dis
speakers at the ceremonies
was Hon. Carter Harrison, the Mayor.
Five hearses carried the five dead
bodies of the late family of poor Mr..
of Chicago, to their last rest
ing places. The mother poisoned her
four children and herself. The poor
survivor Of the family is nearly de.
mented, and a watch has to be kept
over him, lest be should take his own
life.
He hid away about 5000 in his sta.
Bile, did DR.. David Dodge, of Chi
cago. His stable boy found it and
took a trip West. Now he is back
again, aud securely hid behind prison
bars but the doctor is out his
wealth.
There is a dram shop law" in
Chicago, which makes it a crime to
sell liquor to minors or drunken per.
sons. This causes many suits for
damages against saloon keepers.
Deaths numbering 224 occurred in
Chicago last week. This is a consid-
cradle increase over the previous
week.
Figures to-day inform me that the
wealth" of the United States consists
OF about Sl6,697 ,l35, 567. Eight billion
Of this is in general industries, and
eight billion in mines and agriculture.
OF all this vast sum, New England,
with a population Of over 100000,
holds over two and half billion dol
lars, or over $66l per capita. Thus,
with only about one.twelfth of the
Nations 50000,000 Of manhattan