Daily Tribune, Volume 17, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 December 1902 — Page 3
INDICATIONS ARE FOR UNPRECEDENTED CHRISTMAS TRADE.
BUSINESS ALREADY HEAVY
Cash Sales Large and Money Seems Freer Than for Several Years Past.
Good Christmas ^rade, with the prospect of better sales as the season advances, is one of the pleasing conditions with which the merchants of Terre Haute are now confronted. The cash trade is lively bu£ merchants having bills outstanding find it difficult to collect their money. It is the holiday trade that is thriving.
This year midwinter trade in holiday goods opened several weeks ago and hundreds of dollars worth of Christina* presents have been laid away in the vaults and safe storage rooms of different, merchants. The trade in jewelry, ornaments and bric-a-brac was especially brisk at the first of the season. The necessities as a rule are purchased late, within a few days of the Christmas anniversary, but the sales along this line have also been very good. Merchants complained that the fall trade was disturbed by the warm weather but the nearer winter approaches the greater the demand. During the sleet Monday the sales were light as few people were on the street who did not find it ahsolutIv necessary to be. "Practically all of the Wabash avenue stores are open of nights from now un•tii Christmas and many extra clerks have been engaged to assist the regular
TELEPHONE NUISANCE
Public Has Wrong Idea of the Use of the Instruments in the Schools.
Many complaints have been made by ..principals of the city schools about the •v.*e .ol telephones placed in the school buildings. The telephones were placed: in the schools for general convenience but it was not the expectation of the superintendent and principals that the conditions of use would be violated. The principals say that teachers are called up any time during the day. notwithstanding the fact that they have classes most of the time and in order to answer the telephone must be called from their rooms. This causes much annoyance and complaint, and the principals will endeavor to have it stopped.
C. & E. I. A£D!TORTEAVES
Smith Goes to the Baltimore and Ohio. Frisco Rapidly Taking Hold.
Another step in the absorption of the C. & E. I. by the 'Frisco .has come to light through the' resignation of A. M. Smith, .auditor of the C. & E. I. Mr. Smith has given up his position, it is said, to take a better place with the B. & O.. and the auditorship of the C. & E. I. has been given to the assistant auditor of the St. Louis & San Francisco. The 'Frisco man's headquarters have been in New York, but will now be transferred to Chicago. Mr. Smith started working .,with the C. & E. T. as special accountant two and a half years ago. and has been rauditor of the road since tho death of IT. A. Rubricize, eighteen months ago. With th« position of auditor goes the sec^i'Staryship of the railroad.
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MERCHANTS DID NOT MEET
Coal Men Were Using the Commercial Club Last Evening—Another Call for Tuesday. „.,,.The. meeting of the retail merchants which was announced for last evening was not held because of the coal operators occupying the assembly room at the Commercial club. The meeting will now be held next Tuesday. The annual election of officers will take place the first meeting in January. Several changes in existing laws will be recommended for the "next session of the legislature at the meeting Tuesday night.
HARTOPPJDIVDRCE CASE
His Petition Was Dismissed as Was Also Counter Petition of the Wife.
LONDON. Dec. 17 —The jury in the famous divorce suit of Sir Charles Cradciock Hartopp, who asked for an absolute divorce fro mhis wife today, handed in a decision dismissing both his petition and the counter-petition of Lady Hartopp.
New Goshen Masonic Election. New Goshen Lodge No. 55, T. F. and A. M., elected the following officers at a meeting held Saturday night, December 13:
Worshipful Master—Frank Hutchinson. Senior Warden—Elijah Boatman. Junior Warden—C. S. Wrench. Treasurer—M. N. Swafford. Secretary—S M. Bennett. Senior Deacon—Frank Tin-deman. Junior Deacon—D. E. Van Houtiri. Senior Steward—George Holmes. Junior Steward—J. B. Hansell. Tyler—S. S. Hensell. New officers will be installed at a joint nst.illatlon with the officers of Morris ""haTiter No. S6. O. E. S., on Saturday light. December 2T. After the installaion a banquet will be served by the ^liies of the chapter.
Mr. Topping Speaks.
W. Topping, general manager of the 'olumbinn Enameling and Stamping Vorks says there is nothing in the reort that his company has petitioned enatorj Fairbanks to use his influence gainst the passage against the Hoar nti-injunction bill. He says the report as founded on a statement made to a uestion regarding a telegram from 'ftwsliington printed in the Gazette, hich is as follows: "Senator Fairinks presented a petition from the Combian Enameling and Stamping comuiy of Terre Haute protesting against le passage of the Hoax anti-injunction
FIRST GO SATURDAY
BASKET BALL MEN WILL THEN GET BUSY.
MANY CHALLENGES ARRIVE
Local Clubs Will Be Kept Busy at Home and Also Abroad During This Season.
The Y. M. C. A. basket ball team engaged in brisk practice yesterday evening in the old gymnasium and Physical Director Dubridge was well pleased with the results attained. He stated this morning that it was the best practice the team had had this- season. Besidtes those who will make the first .team four or live strong men were on the floor and a 4o minute half was played between the two teams. The regulation half is but 20 minutes but in order to lengthen the wind of the players Dubridge let them play longer.
Y. ]Vi. C. A. and Poly first teams play a practice game at the Poly gymnasium on Saturday evening. The Poly boys have had good training and will give the Y. M. C. A. a good game. An effort is being made to complete the Y. M. C. A. schedule as soon as possible. The offer of the Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. for a game there on Dec. 27 cannot be accepted but another date will be aranged1. Neither the University of Pennsylvania or University of Minnesota will play here this sea-son. Among the games under consideration are Evansville Y\ M. C. A. Crawfordsville Y. M. C. A., Indianapolis Y. M. C. A., Anderson Y. M. C. A., Armour Institute and games with the Norm al and Poly.
DISCOVERED A SKELETON
Man Digging Gravel in Verrwillion County Dug Up the Bones of Pioneer.
Elmer Bush, while taking gravel from C. W. Ward's bank at Opedee last week, was greatly surprised when a human skull came rolling dtown the hill and struck him on the leg. Upon investigation the rest of the skeleton was found imbedded in the gravel about three feet from the top surface of the hill. The skeleton was that of a gigantic man, and the teeth were all intact in the skull. Just when the man was buried there no one can tell. William C. Bennett has been well acquainted with the locality over sixty-two years, and says that no ome resided there longer ago than that time, and that all of the early settlers near there were buried in tihe Wimsett and other known cemeteries.
Some think the skeleton is that of one of General Harrison's men, who died en route to Tippecanoe, where the great battle of that name was fought between General Harrison's men and T'ecumseh in ]S1J. Tt is a well known fact that Genoral Harrison marched with his army through thq Wabash river bottoms on his way to Tippecanoe, only a few rods east of the place where the skeleton was exhumed. and the theory is advanced that when the man diedi he was taken to the nearest high ground and buried. The skeleton appears to be that of a white man, but it was interred in a sitting position, and some think it that of an Indian or some early hunter and trapper who probably came up the Wabash in an early day.
SAY VOTE WAS STUFFED
Athletic Association of the High School Annoyed Over the Discovery.
The athletic association of the l.igh school is trying to figure out who will be manager of next year's base ball team. The association met several days ago and elected Shrecker of foot ball fame captain of the base ball team. Candidates for manager were Brannon and Taylor. Taylor was declared elected, but since ®t has been discovered that the vote was stuffed, and there is dissension over the election of Taylor.
Mrs. Hatz's Will Probated. The last will and testament of the late Mrs. Magdalin Hatz was probated in the Circuit court yesterday evening. After the customary preliminary provisions the following bequests are made:
To each of her daughters, Mary Mauck and Katherine Hatz, she gave $100 each. To her two sons, George Hatz, Jr., ^nd John Hatz, she gave $1 each. All the residue of her property, real, personal and mixed of every description, was willed to her husband, George Hatz, to have and to hold during his natural life, or until he remarry. At the death of her husband or at the time he remarries all the property left for him is to go to her daughter Anna Hatz to have the same in fee-simple and absolutely. Anna Hatz is named as executrix of the will.
Stores Are All Busy.
The holiday buying has commenced in dead earnest and the stores are crowded from early in the morning until eight o'clock in the evening, when they close. The express offices are open at night also, in order to accommodate those sending presents to distant friends.
Jockey Lost a Foot.
The right foot of Joe Hart, the colored jockey, was amputated yesterday by the medical start' of St. Anthony's hospital. Hart injured his foot while riding on the Terre Haute track about two years ago.
Ross Monument Fund.
Following are additional names to the Fred A. Ross monument fund since the last publication: R. G. Watson, Joseph Newhart, Otto Newhart, William Busch, Edtward E. Snyder.
One Night, Thursday, Dec. 18. Shipman Brothers Present the Eminent Romantic Actor
MR. THOMAS B. ALEXANDER. Supported by Miss Eloise EUiston and an Excellent Acting Company, in
THE PRISONER OF ZENDA.
The Most Fascinating Romantic Drama Ever Written. PERFECTLY ACTED.
SUPERBLY MOUNTED EXQUISITELY COSTUMED. Prices—15c, 25c, 35c and 50c.
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THE FUNNIEST PLAY OF THE CENTURY, RICH & HARRIS' Roaring, Rollicking,
Merry Comedy,
"ARE YOU A MASON?"
Adapted from the German by Leo Deitrichstein. Uproarious Humor, Keen Satire, Excruciatingly Funny Plot. Company of Exceptional Comedians. Comedy Success of Two Continents.
Prices—25c, 50c, 75c and $1
SATURDAY, DEC. 20,
LIGHT HOUSE MATINEE ROBBERY.
Good mixed candy, per lb 5c Best stick candy, per lb 7y2c Cream chocolate drops 15c 3 lbs Fancy taffy 25c Dry pop corn, per pk.. 30c 2 lbs cream bon bon 25c
Our Nuts Are All New
—ORAINGES— 15c AND 20c PER DOZEN. 3 cans tomatoes for 25c (With an order) Fancy potatoes, per pk. 60c
20 lbs granulated sugar $1 3 lbs home made mince meat 25( Christmas candles, 10c per box
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Three Strictly Cash Stores
ISleventh and Main Sta. Tel. 275 Seventh and Deming Sts. Tel. 24:. Second and Farrington Sts. Tel. 201.
BASE BALL MEETING
CITIES WHICH ARE APPLICANTS TO BE VISITED.
CENTRAL LEAGUE PROGRESS
Six Cities Seek the Franchises Which Yet Remain to Be Assigned in League.
A meeting of the directors of the Terre Haute base ball association will be. held this evening for the purpose of discussing the general base ball outlook and prospects. President Smith urges fill the directors to be present. The directors feel well pleased with whdt has been accomplished toward getting Terre Haute in faster base ball company.
President Smith and Messrs. Mautner, Halderman and Heincnt, all members of the Central League Circuit committee are planning to visit every city seeking a franchise. The trip will be made after the holidays and it is hoped' that in this way the best towns in the middle west can be secured. It is not known how many cities will be visited but among them will be Mansfield, Springfield, Wheeling, South Bend and probably Anderson and Covington, Ky.
The trip will occupy several days' time and will immediately precede the next meeting of the Central League magnates.
Trolley Poles Being Set.
Poles are being prepared for the electric road to West Terre Haute, and: the work of setting them may begin this week. No arrangements for securing dirt to be used in constructing a right-of-way for the' interurban will be made un^il the question regarding the Vandalia gravel pit at West Terre Haute is disposed of.
George Rossell Hurt.
George C. Rossell, the bicycle dealer, slipped and fell on Monday morning, painfully injuring his' righ't leg. While able to be around today lie is suffering considerably from the bruises.
Recent Births.
To Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis, a son, Dec. 10th. To Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Burnley, a daughter, Dee. 14th.
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HER TASTE AND SMELL
She Said Were Destroyed in Street Car Accident ar)d She Sued for Damages.
FAIR HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 17.—Miss Clara C. Cobb, declaring that she lost the sense of taste and smell by a trolley iccident, sued the Fair Haven & Westville railroad for $25,(XX). Now the case has been withdrawn and the railroad has paid Miss Cobb a large sum in settlement. Miss Cobb tried to aJight from a car and was thrown, striking on her head- ....
Indiana Fugitive Cau- ht.
COLUMBUS, O.. Dec. 17.—Frank Cotter, arrested on a cfiarge of drunkenness, has made a voluntary confession to the local police that his right name Is Frank Beatty, and that for twenty-eight years he has been a fugitive from Covington. Ind., where, he is wanted on a charge of mur-
Soldiers' Home Quarantined, /^g MILWAUKEE, Wis., Dec. 17.—Twentyfive hundred inmates at the National Soldiers' home have been put under quarantine by the Milwaukee health department because Veteran Jones was found to be suffering with smallpox.
Why take any chances?
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Embroidered, Hemstitched, Lace Trimmed, Initialed. Always in favor as gifts. We have the greatest stock we have yet shown Single or in half doz^n and dozens. In and out of boxes. FANCY HANDKERCHIEFS —Women'* lacu tnmmed. pa^H linen at 10c. 15c, 25c to $5.00 WOMEN'S HEMSTITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS—la all width h^mi?. pure iiuen 10c, 15c, 25c, 50c INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS -J 'or„ women, pure lin«n, at 15c, 25c, 50c
Children's Handkerchiefs
Children's Picture Handkerchiefs for ............ 1c Foxy Grandpa Hauri kerchiefs for.^.-5c .^Children's Colored Border and Plain White Haudkerchiefs for 2£c Children's Handkerchief*, 3 in box, for 15c Children's All Linen Handkerchiefs.. 1 Oc, 15c and 25c
Handkerchiefs for, Men
Men's Plain White and Colored Border Handkerchief?, made of pure linen, for 15c and 25c Men's Plain White Htjmstitch*i Handkerchief?, pure linen, for 10c, 15c, 25c, 30c and 50c M^n's Imported Japonette Handkerchiefs— 15c, 25c and 50c Men's All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs...5c. 25c, 50c Men's Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs— .25c, 35c, 50c and 75c
Ladies' Aprons
White Aprons for 98c, 75c, 50c, 25c and 19c Bar Aprons for 35c Black Aprons for 50c and 25c Nurse Aprons for 50c and 25c
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An Unlimited Variety
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More attractive and moderate priced toys than any where else—all displayed for easy selection 3rd floor.
Mechanical Toys, Iron Toys, Go-Carts, Chairs, Wagons," Drums, Blackboards, Automobiles, Hobby Horses, Doll Houses and Furniture, Tea Seats, Brownies, Sheep, Dogs, Horses, Etc.
We have ys and Dolls on'y af holiday times, therefore, there is the sati-fact.ion of knowing that nothing old or out of date can be bought here. You'll find them priced 10 to 25 per cent less than elsewhere.
NO TOYS EXCHANGED
Husband Placed Under Arrest and a Guard Surrounds the Jail to Stop Mob.
LANCASTER, O., Dec. 17.—Mrs. Charles Wheeler was murdered at Lithopolis last night. Her body was discovered this morning and her husband placed under arrest. A heavy guard surrounds the lock-up at that place, where great excitement prevails and lynching is threatened. Deputy Sheriff Callahan and Coroner Cly left here for the scene. Wheeler is a well known Columbus pump manufacturer and rocentlv sued his wife for an alleged debt of $700. which is the supposed reason for the crime.
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and Divides a Valuable Scholarship. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17.—Information has been receivedi in Nashville that James G. Trimble, Jr., colored, of Nashville, has won high honor in the medical department of Harvard university, tleing with M. L. Baker of England for seeond honor of the first year class and dividing with the Englishman a S200 scholarship.
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Xmas Leather Goods
POCKETBOOKS—Many shapes and sizes, all popnlar ,r leathers and designs 5c to $4.00 BILL AND LETTER BOOKS-Very best leather 50c to $2,50 WRIST BAGS—Handsome imported and domestic nigna 25c to $10.00 CHATELAINE BAGS—A very large assortment 25c to S6.00 MUSIC ROLLS—Very best leather.. .50c, 75c to $2.00 WRITING PORTFOLIOS—$2.00. $1.50, $1.25, $1.00, 75c
AN UNEQUALLED DISPLAY OF
Xmas Ribbons at Popular Prices
TAFFETA RIBBONS--Plain or satin, all colors, pure silk, NOB. 5, 7 and 9. yard 5c
No§ 12. 16 and 22, same quality as above....10c MOIRE SATIN LIBERTIES and Plain Taffetas, No. 80, all colors, a yard 25c PILLOW RIBBONS—Fancy stripes, beautifnl coloring. .a yard 25c HOLLY RIBBONS—No. 1, extra quality, yard 1c
T0BIN FOUND GUILTY
Killed Captain Craft Whose Headless Body Was Found In the Cellar. ..
NEW YORK, Dec. 17.—Thomas Tobln today was convicted of the murder of Captain James B. Craft of Glen Cove, L. I., whose decapitated body was found I about two months ago in the Empire I music hall. The defense sought to prove insanity, but numerous experts testified that the prisoner was sane without doubt.
The jury rendered a verdict qf murder in the first degree after brief deliberation.
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Cases for mandolin#, guitars, violins banjoe, etc., $1.00 to $10.00. E. T. Hulman, (142 Main.
Stransky imported grinite ware, makes nice Christmas presents. Torre Haute Stove and Furnace company, 658 Wabash avenue. Sign Big Tea Pot.
Boy8' toot chests at Edgar Dick's.
Pure Jersey Milk *t Hance's Dairy Depot, Seventh and Elm.
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