New-York tribune., 1883-03-11
CHICAGO.
MUNICIPAL POLITICS-THE sTAGE-PER.
SONAL.

IDY TELEGRAPH TO Tue TRIBUSEl
Chicago, March l0-Athough the petitions for
high license winch have poured in upon the Legs-
lature contain over % 900 names, and fresh batch
20 IN every day, they not likely to induce im-
mediate action. SO tar as Chicago IN concerned.
the question is likely to remain in allegiance until
after the Mayoralty election, in which 1t Will un-
questionably figure as the principal issue. IL may
be set down as certain that Carter Harrison will be
the Democratic candidate though he affects now to
be toying with the nomination. What
the Republicans will do remains to
be seen. Many favor a straight nomination,
and there are plenty of candidates ready to take It.
SOme are opposed to making high license an ISSUE
at all, while others are afraid of an lndependent
movement The Democratic Council has put in its
work by stocking the ward precincts with judges
and clerks of its own household. The campaign has
by no means begun, but when it does open, short,
sharp and exciting work may be looked for.
Meanwhile the committee appointed by the cit
liens, while it has not considered candidates, has
taken strong position for high license and will or
ganize working committees in every ward. The ad;
iourned meeting Of citizens was held las, evenng,at
which it was decided that the issue OF the munich
pal election should be made upon law anI order,
good government and high license the rate desired
for shops dealing IN WINE and beer being fixed at
$3.50 and for whiskey shops $500. neeting viii
be held next week, at whIch candidates Will he
nominated. Ii looks now as If the reform party
will have 10 run between the two old parties.
S. g. Pratt is busily at work rehearsing his opera.
"Zenobiap which he will bring out at McVickers
with large chorus aud new scenery aud costumes
on March 20 Ths solo singers are Dora Henings.
Hattie Schell, W. ii. Clark aud c. III. Clark The
last two be onglng TO this city. Considerable in-
terest Is manifested in the city to hear the new
work. Mr. Pratt has dates for Dalys Theatre
New-York, later in the season.
Lotta and Rh6a have had the cream OF the dra-
matte business this week Next weeks bills pre-
sent dearth of attr IctI0ns of a high order.
Mrs Langtry paid Chicago flying visit thia
week. in company with her escort, Mr.. Gebhardt,
and appeared in q single performance OF ROsatiad on
"Wednesday a ternoon 10 a very large audience. The
reporters endeayOred to make Nr. Gcbhardt talk,
bnt he refused upon the ground that they never
nrinted what he said. Mrs. Langry was moro
gracious and confirmed the report that she is going
70 make New-York her home. a" "NewYork, next to
London" she says, lis the incest city ia the world"
The friends of Corporation Counsel Francis
Adams have placed HIM in tho Washingt"nan
Home on account Of his over-indulgence IN liquor,
which units him for his important duties The
case Is very sad one, as Mr.. Adams Is very hehiy
esteemed III the CITY, and possesses ability. his
knowledge Of the laws bearing on special assess-
msnts and other matters of Importance Is probably
more extensive than that Of any other lawyer Ia