Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-05-15
The supreme COurt OF Illinois
UPhclding the People Agatnst
Railroad Corporations.
Prom our regular correspondent.

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accede to the demands made upon
them, as has generally been the case
with the cigar makers employers.
Jerre Dunn is on trial for his life
in Chicago. 1t will be remembered
that some time ago he shot to death
another sport of pugilistio fame, one
James Elliott, of New York. Dunn's
counsel will make desperate effort
to clear him on the plea Of self-de-
tense. However, things look very
much against him. So far, the evi>
dence brands him as a cold blooded
murderer. But, like the heather
Uhinee, the ways of some Chicago
juries are very peculiar, and, as Mr..
Dunn has been an acknowledged DO
litical power, that fact may save his
neck at this particular epoch in his
brilliant career.
Jay Gould was in Chicago yesterday,
but declined to say anything regarding
the recent purchase of the New York
World. However, he did not deny
that he was getting rid of his small
interests preparatory to making a
tour Of the world.
A terrible wind and rain storm
visited Chicago Wednesday. While
little damage was done within the
limits, that to some OF the suburbs
was very severe. At Evanston a
church was entirely demolished.
Strange to state, the sexton, who was
in the edi6ce when it was crushed to
the earth, was not injured. When
the building was struck, he, like an
old veteran, got as close to the floor
as possible, when the imaginary order
to "lie down" was given. Many
buildings in Chicago we're struck by
General Phil. Sheridan gave select
few of his Chicago friends a reception
the other evening. The main feature
of the interesting occasion was his
personal narrative of his cavalry move.
ments during the war. from the battle
of Five Forks until General Lees
surrender at Appomsttox.
There are quite number Of gentle.
men now in Chicago from
Eastern cities. Their mis-
sisn is to personally inspect the
working of our underground, or "con
duit," telegraph system. To night
the Chicago under Ground Com,
pany" will entertain their distin-
guished guests by a delightful ban
quet.
There is a movement on foot to
light Chicagos harbor. Good idea.
Illinois, it is estimated, will raise
4,0O0,000 bushels wheat this year.
Lindsmore, lately arrested in Mil
waukee on a charge OF swindling, some
time ago figured in Chicago as Mr.
Watkins. In his high toned role he
played the wild with women's hearts
and mems pocket books.
Railroad authority informs me that
there has been l450 miles Of track laid
in the United States since June LIST of
this year. This at cost of $25, 900
per mile, or total cost of $50, 250, 900.
The National Railway Exposir
ton. to be held in. Chicago May "a,
will be a grand affair.
Major General John Pope, who, in
days agone, used to keep his head
quarters in the saddle, was in Uhica.
90 the other day. Speaking on the
Indian question, the General
advanced the idea as a good
one, to scatter the red man among
,ivilized communities in the older
regions of the country. He thinks
such plan would accomplish a solu
lion Of the much canvassed problem.
Over 30 years ago, Mr., Richardson
ind Mr.. Foy were teaching school
away down in ole Kaintuck.' How.
aver, they separated, and lost sight Of
Zach other. The other day Chicago
paper contained personal" inquiry
or Richardson. This met that gen
,lemen's eye, at his residence in south
Chicago. He answered the inquiry,
ind found that it was made by his
iriend of long years past, Mr.. 2. l. |
Foy, now a resident OF st. Louis |
When Mr.. Rs identity was made Ger
ain Mr.. FOy sent him a check for
s42, the principal and interest of a |
title debt Of those early days, and one |
which Mr.. r. had entirely forgotten. !
Thus it will seen that the bread Mr..
R. threw upon the waters returned to
him unexpectedly. The long separa>
ed friends expect q high old time
It their proposed meeting,
The recent decision OF the United
States Supreme Court has virtually |
decided that the authority that can |
create" q corporation cap regulate"
is actions. In the matter of The
people of Illinois" against the III.
lois Central railroad, it sustained me |
action Of the lower court against the |
defendants. The complaint was that |
he railroad made a charge for carry |
ng freight in exeess Of the tnrig PIE.
lcrlpeu'py Tue DtRta RAILROAD Com |
nissiouers. Theamount involved wac !
lot the object at iaa.. Twas q was 10 de-. |
.ermine the right of the State Rail |
'oad Commissioners to prescribe Fegu.
stlops iqr tho railroad. The litlga |
ion has been very expensive to the
osers,
There is a piece Of ground in Chi
,agO called the flake 'front.'" 1t was
donated for the purpose of park.
It has been in litigation some time
Lately a Mr.. John A. Stafford, who
has property fronting this park, sued
lut : wit Of injunction to preyent
5he erection OF Q building 90 the
ground in question. This induced
Judge Moran to decide that the in
IGNITION Of the donation should not be
that the city was the owner
Af the property, and that the build.
ings thereon should be removed.
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