Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-21
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Although writing from New York, it IS
hardly fair to forget or drep Off suddenly
the reminiscence so 10 speak, Of Ashland
and Bayfield,, on Lake Superior. This
viii be as yesterday in memory for a long
time 70 come. Tho former place is the
terminus oil agreat railroad that originally
started out TO reach Duluth; Bayfield, has
no railroad at all, although one Is expected
70 reach the place ONE time next year.
Bayfield, has 4 neat little newspaper. its
predecessor was founded IN 1851. The
present editor, Mr. Bell, late Of Waterloo,
Wis., is a long-haired, intellectual
looking young man, who will not
be haftered-as be Is a Republican,
by the remark that he could be
naturalized in Arkansaw or Texas in less
than three DAYS. he has a a COM
Portable Office, we'll selected library,
and looks happier In his den
than James Gordon Bennett in a palace
or on his favOrite yacht.
The day vi were at bayfeld we fell in
With a very pleasant little party; Hon.
J. w, Dwight Of Dryden, New York,
Representative of the 26th District for
several terms past; Mrs. Dwight and their
son, Mr.. J w Dwight, of Clinton, Ia;
Mr.. ID. Z. Simmons, Of Eau Claire,
Wis; and Mr.. J. X. Hontz, Of Philadel-
phia. The latter is a leading lumber
dealer, who is we'll acquainted in various
parts 0fthe South. Mr.. Dwight, senior,
has served several terms in Congress, and
IS a gentleman of progressing appear
snee and fine practical sense. In CONVEX
sation he is exceedingly entertaining and
persuasive, but was once down in West
Virginia 0 after the war, and seems to
have formed his opinions Of Southern pee
pie from some rough folks he met in the
hollows on that trip. Mr.. Dwight would
attract attention and shine anywhere in
the world by reason of his fine sense and
cOurtly manners. Yet he utterly misun-
dorstands the intelligent mind of the
South and is surprised that the people
who sprang from the same stock he did
and own the land do not cheerfully abide
by the result of elections at which the
eolored population vote under orders like
so many cattle driven at the crack Of the
whip. Mr., Dwight is a representative
Northern man and does not mean to be
unfair or unjust he merely sets no a
theory which is utterly impracticable and
contrary to all the standards Of our COM
mon human nature. Two days a%ssoeia-
ton with him was exceedingly pleas
ant. He has large interests in the
pineries of Wisconsin, and also has a ten
thousand acre wheat farm in Dakota. ten
mil from Breckenridge.
Coming back to Ashland, we had fur
Their timeto look around this remarkable
embryo city. One sawmill in the place
is capable OF cutting / Of u million feet of
lumber in a day. 1t runs day and night.
This is the home of Lieutenant-G Governor
Ffeld, the liveliest kind of a man. a
printer originally, now the owner of the
only newspaper in the place, and a sue
cesshll real estate dealer. He has lust
finished a splendid residence facing the
lake after the fashion Of the wealthy men
in Chicago.
The town is quite c,smopolitan, being
made up Of natives, Germans, French.
half breeds, Scotch, Canadians, Swedes,
a few Eastern Yankees ami two Chinese,
but no negroes. There was one in the
place onee, but when winter locked every
thing, he was glad to get out TO Chicago,
which is considered away down South.
From Ashland We come to Milwaukee
and stopped half a day. There was a big
fair going on, but as it was GOvernois
day, and as we could not pass for Gov
ernofs, we soon passed on. At Chicago
! had to part with my travelling compan-
ion, Mr.. Charles Jones. The last L saw of
him he was getting into n fancy looking
drag with Dir. Potter Palmer, behind a
fast team, to take a ride around the city.
Mr.. Palmer is a plain, quiet gentleman.
who is noted for his liberality and
enterprise. he is one Of the
most noted and successful hotel
men in the United States. Memphians
have not forgotten his great kindness upon
various occasions. He seems partial TO
people from our city, though it may only
be his nature toward everybody.
Coming over the Michigan Central and
Canada Southern railroad l stopped over
ut Niagara Falls half day or So. Visiting
this place is like building q house-it costs
about three times the original estimate.
However, | got off with thirteen dollars,
and felt like presenting the last Shylock
with my watch, about all that | had left.
Everybody that can should visit this
worlds wonder, but only the wealthy can
afford 1t often. This happened, strangely
enough, to be my first visit, and will bo
the last--for some time, at least,
CNfHUNA II AuN ulbILl III WHICH 10 see
New York to advantage. Business is at
high tide, the city is full of strangers, the
plates Of amusement are in full blast, the
weather is delightful, the air bracing, and
me people all look ruddy, busy and de-
lighted. This is the city Of this country,
and will be for generations to come.
Dropping in at Booths, the other night,
% see THE Romany Rye" Imet Mr.. Joe
Brooks, one Of the managers, who was ex-
ceedingly glad 10 see a Memphian, and
promptly furnished q card to a irst-class
seat. The play Is wonderfully realistic,
and will have a big run all winter. The
attendance will average 5000 10 each
performance. Brooks has recovered the
use Of his broken arm, and is robust in
appearance as well as prosperous. Mr..
Jimmy Morrisey, the popular managerial
agent, is here, and sends love to all his
Southern friends. he win call on them
this winter. Mr.. Ed Jack Is here as treas
iurer of the John T. Raymond Company.
o very responsible and profitable posi-
ton. Miss Jennie Jones Is still
prosecuting her musical studies, and will
probably make her appearance in public
this winter. | heard her sing the other
evening. Her voice has developed Won
derfully under the sever training Of the
last twOyears, and is highly complimented
by the most distinguished musicians. 1t.
is safe to predict q great future for her. of.
which her many Memphis friends will be
proud.
Mr.. Garth, Mr.. Toby, Mr.. Kirk, Mr..
Barney Barinds, Mr.. Sam Jones, Mr.. Z.
a. DuBose Stearnes, and the other ex-
Memphlans living here, all seem to be at
home and doing Handsomely for them
selves, and all speak most ai~feetionately
Of Memphis. think / would like, under
some circumstances, 70 live here myself
but as board is rather high at the Grand
Central Hotel, where ] am stopping. and
l do not own any Of the suburban resi-
dences, or much Elevated railway stock,
/ conclude that Memphis is the place,
after all. NJ.
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