Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-12
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ways Of business, hoping that the
present year will surpass the one just
ended in prosperity.
Shieago's direct iDportations iron
foreign countries during TIE year just
ended amounted to six millions and
over = quarter dollars, or about fifty
per cent over that OF last year.
Montana Territory is now repre-
sented in Chicago by four carloads Of
crude silver taken from her mines
valued az over 81 600. 900.
A railroad black list" is the latest
innovation Of the Chicago Times
The list contains the names Of all
persons, including editors, who have
sold or otherwise disposed of passes
received from railroads. Memphis is
h~onorably exempt. This publication
was not the work Of the railroads, but
a Times enterprise. This list may
net create the sensation that a black
list did once in Pine Bluff. Ark. A
saloonkeeper published a list OF his
delinquents. 10 put it mildly, the
sensation 10 that burg was extensive.
Death has called away from Chica
COS business circles Charles Gassage,
the head Of one ofthe largest whole
sale dry goods houses in the country
lie was bora in England fifty three
years ago, aud came to this country
about twenty five years agl, and after
pioneering in several cities, finally
settled in Chicago, and made a grand
success of his line Of business. His
friends were many.
Temperance advocates are numer-
Qusly found among the members of the
Roman Catholic fold in Chicago, and
a strong Father Matthew movement
is on foot.
The Liberal League of Chicago has
passed resolutions of respect because
of Gambetta's death.
General Theodore Tranernieht, of
Chicago, is dead. He was in the for
eign money order department of the
postofhce. He was a Russian OF fine
education. During the war he was
on the Union side, and rose to the
rank of General. he entered the ranks
of journalism after the war, but his
ventures proved failures. He leaves
many warm friends to mourn his loss.
Senator Logsn's vindichve haraugue
against the friends of General Fitz
John Porter does not suit many Re-
publieans in chicago. They con
slider that his chances for the
next Presidency have all
gone up the aue. In using the term
traitor" General Logan seems TO
forget that be barely escaped being one
Of that class himself. Some people
endeavOr to cover their own defects
by calling attention to those of their
neighbOrs. Black Jack will have
ample time TO repent when be leaves
the Senatorial chair to pass into polit-
zeal retirement He will have the
consolation Of knowing, however. that
be Is Only one 10 the long list Of those
VITO have played reeklessly for the
stakes Of public applause.
Failures numbering l03 occurred iu
Chicago during lSo2, involving 81.
l239.5Si.
Scientists in this region say that the
late Gambstfa's hrain was very small,
only about forty ounces in weight
Well, If It was little it was very loud.
Guiteau infamous knowledge anna.
ratus weighed about fifty ounces.
Chieag0's real estate has increased
lUU per cent in value during forty
years.
The Trades Unisn of Chicago is
erecting a S5,OO0 edi6ee on tie lake
front, foot Of Madison street, Chicago.
Ihe ground feor will contain rooms
Tor Offices, bsrrOOus, etc, The rents
will be used for the benefit Of the
Union.
Edwin Merriman Is we'll remem-
bered By C~hiesgoans. He died here
after falling 10 business in New
York. And his fascinating wife lives
IL the memory Of many who knew her
70 youth IN Ohie, when she was Miss
Emily Jane Bltterfeld, aud after.
ward as a Literary light Of So much
6%rllfiaDey. She Is now the wife Of
Pere Hyaclnthe. the baeksIidips
Catholic priest whose elOQuencs bat a
lev years ago attracted multitudes Of
listeners in France and this mt
de converted Ms Merriman to 10
manism, and her bezitching wsys
ssduced him from his sacred Office
Ghlcagoans who saw him lately In
France think be has a hard tims
making a living for himself. wife and
little boy. Verify, time works won
The Chicago Truth is oDposed 10
bounding a few unfortunate street.
walking women for the purpose Of
increasing the city's revenue. while
Dummers OF men who made their lives
cherries are allowed to live worthless
lives, su5sistilg on the bounty Of boss
politicians; In argues that such per.
seeutlon OF the daughters Of vice would
not exist if they had votes. Tbis
argument may be well founded.
"SWill milk" is disturbing The ne.o.
OF Chicago's aesthetics. Thew don't
mind having their Intoxicating bev
erages "ehalked by the barkeeper
but when It comes to doing that Eitb
their lacteal auid, they get angry.
The owners and drivers of
buggles, carriages aud other vehicle
In chicago are likely to have TO nav :
special tax for the same TO helm ren,;r
the streets. This looks reasonable
A diamond worth 5000 was Ia,eI,
stolen from the wife Of j. W. DSane
= prominent Chicago tea importer il
Is believed to be 10 the possession 81
the Philadelphia authorities. bsv;ns
been taken from a negro.
Chicago and New York will soon
De connected b ypostal telegraph wires
Tbs Is a Chicago enterprise. Nina
Inherent messages or letters can h.
; sent at one and the same time viii
) wonders never cease? Could tbe
postohee department enjoin the com
= panyl
? Over BIO buildings we're erected in
chicago during 1882, with A front.n'
81 oyer yer l 81 100 feet, at a cost Of oyel
I perity. proS'
! Pine Bluff, Ark is looming bieb !,
Journalism. The Press. Eagle az ~,
! c!ty,for January {, is b~eforelme' H. !,
I a large l6-Page document, with a SIM
J plement. II IS truly a historical issns
aud specially devoted to the rise sn5
progress Of the City Of PipesS froU ,
2 II earliest days IN 10 lie nrosont Vi,