Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 1, Number 50, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 June 1871 — Page 3

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MY OLD LOVE.

1 hear in tin- thicket tho brooklet's full A thrush ou tin lilac spray Hintc. ax of old, the vesper aong Of the Hlowly waning day And the fragrance cornts down from the eheatnut trees In the meadow where daisies* blow, An it came when the tender twilight came. In the Kpritigs of lGng ago.

Far over the dark and *halowy woods, Comes flontinn the church-lx-ll's chime. And I wander and dream in the fading light, As I droiuu-d in the olden time, When I lingered under the chestnut boughs, Till hurtied wax the bird'* sweet strain. And tin- 'hiinmerlng light of the moon brums fell jOn the leavi-s like a silver rain.

Itut never Hgiiln shall I wait and watch, In the inisli «f the aweet spring night. For a step in the depth of the ni«tling cops* And a glenm ot garment white. And ju-vcr again 'neath the dew-gemmed llowrr-. Shall linger my love and I, When th»* I mulousstars through the fle«*-y .HI*

Ixxk out In the Western sky. Yet a j» which is nameless and strangely KHil Throf* «.ft in my heart's deep core. As tb"

«v. eel,

sweet lovi or the days long

fl.-l

Is thrill into life once more. (, dear WHS

I to the heart that is cold,

And her love o'ershadows me still And tliestiir^ shine down on her grave to Tuirbt Jn the lone churchyard on the hill.

Jin\V TO TAKE A JOKE. It is much easier to give a joke than take one. The man who can do the latter in the proper spirit rarely turns up. When he does he is a curiosity, never «u\v but one such person in my life.

In the summer of 1883 the 'boys' in the vicinity of Cayoto Hill were at loss to dispose of their time. Nothing could be done in the way of minding until the arrival of water, and the prej aration* necessary for that desirab event had already been made. Consequents-, the Coyote Hillites had nothing t«- but atnuse themselves in the lest manner possible.

They did this in various ways. Draw poker and other fascinating games of chance kept tho community in a state of pleasing excitement for a time, but gradually grew into disrepute, owing to the fact that two gentlemen known rempoctively as Red-head Bill and IJob Shorty, succeeded in transferring all the gold dust in the camp to their own pockets. This of course made things rather monotonous for the other boys, who thenceforth took high moral ground, and frowned indignantly on all projects of a speculative tendency.

Thev did a good many other things. Thev 'went on prospecting expedition* hunted grizzlies—there wasn't one within ten miles of the camp, and they know they were perleetly sale in doing it—and had little sociable free tights, in which they punched onc-another's heads to the yreat satisfaction and prolit of all parties conoorned. All these, however, wero transient amusements at best, and at tho closo of each, tho times were unanimously voted mighty dull.'

The 'boys' spent tho greater portion of their time at tho greyhound saloon, owned and managed by Ike Skeeters. •Skeetors was an inventivo genius, and one uioruiuj awoko with an idea which ho thought would prove productive of amusement, lfo took one of his ann-ch ilrs and lixed in such a manner that while to tho casual jylaneo it rnmblod en ofhor chair, it was dlstingutnbtMi 1.0 this peculiarity While the iudtvl.lu.il who sarin it kept his leet ..it the Moor he observed nothing wrunjr but il lie attempted to put them on anV elevated object he was immediately deposited in a very promiscuous manner on lie tloor.

The trap was successful and created an immense sensation during the day in which, it was tlrst set. One after another the uninitiated came strolling in, sat down, and

toutul

themselves rolling

on the floor, amid tho yells of tho admiring spectators. Things uncrossed tlnelv, several entertaining tights grew out of the arrangement, and whisky flowed profliesly.

Late in the afternoon the saloon door was opened and a stranger made his appearance. He was a tall,long-legged, burly-chested Dutchman, whom no one In the camp had ever seen before. The only vacant chair in tho saloon was the "one described, and he immediately took possession of it. "Mien Uottlthish ish hot weddor, saiil he, wiping his ftieo with his shirt sleeve and placing one huge foot on tho tablo before him, "hotter ash hail! .Barkeeper, geefo mo

Here tho other foot wout un, fhero was a crash that shook tho whole room, and the stranger was seen for ono moment standing on his head with his long legs sprawling wildly about, each evidently doing iis best to reach tho tloor first.

A do/.eti hands wore extended to assist him t» rise, and as many voices anxiously inquired if he were hurt. Being a stranger, the'boys' wee somewhat doubtful whether he would aj»predate the joke.

The stalwart Teuton said not a worn. He looked around the room with a scowl brushed thedust from his clothes and silently drained a glass of whisRt'V.

Gott in lilmmel! dot vas too queeek," he finally muttered, and replacing the chair carefully, he withdrew into tho farthest cornet of tho room and sat then1' in moody silence.

Three or four hours nassed by and still he kept his JHSU lie was evidently waiting fbr something. Several attempts were made to gel him to »peak, but the onlv replv made by him to these advances, was the gutters 1 exclamation "Dot vos too queeek Meanwhllo life chair remained undisturbed. \t last another man entered—a resident of the Hill, but who had not yet got wind of the joke—and took his seat in the treacherous chair. One moment he was won i» th« act of raising his feet to the the table, in the next he was extended on the tloorwhil. too loud 'haw hawsof the Inlanders shook the building.

The big Dutchman jumped up and came forward. His laugh rose high nbove all of the others and his eves filled with tears in theocracy of Iris mirth. Placing his hands on his hips he contemplated the form of th« last victim for a moment with a look of ineffable satisfaction, then turning lo .to the crowd: ..

Dat Mi all right, poy*. D»t tam good joke! Ha ha. H* uoed tav, povs, yout pot your wash might funny.*

The desk li Mxjamm Franklin l«rned to write on, was put up at auction in n\\ tort, U. IM a few davs

wtLH the of Poor Rtehard'w lessons -.f economy u|"-»n

f.he

AN JNSTR UCTIVE STORI". An amusing story has just been published of an elderlv gentleman who, living near Nottingham, England, being unmarried, and enjoying the reputation of being rich, recently made his will. He bequeathed various sums to friends and relatives but his attentions were chiefly directed to public charities. He gave £10,000 to the General Hospital, and a similar sum to the Seciety for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. These provisions in his will gradually became known, and nothing could exceed the attentions paid him by all manner of people who wished to anticipate those expressions of gratitude which were the natural reward of such generosity. Presents were showered upon hitn. He was compelled to make long visits to his numerous acquaintances. Indeed, it was at a friend's house that he died and this gentleman was only too glad to provide a sumptuous funeral ami pay all the expenses. Unfortunately, it turned out that the elderly philanthropist, so far from having any money to leave, died in debt. His legacies were but freaks of a generous imagination. The old gentleman, whose closing years were consoled by the attentions of a large circle of expectant relatives and friends, had absolutely nothing to leave to anybody.

(gEAVER'S PATENT

Excelsior Swing!

For Sale at U. G. COX'S, lf» MAIN 8STHKKT, i-tf Terru-IIuute, Indiana.

ULIC'K A BERRY,

DRUGGISTS,

TERRE-HAUTE, IND. the careful attention 61" tin Mall to tliolr very fill

lUVAIXKI) PAINTS,

•'Railroad Colors," Phoenix White Lead, And Lisle Green.

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"y^llOLESALE NOTIONS.

A. C. A. WITTIG, JOBBER AND,'

Commission Merchant

IX XOTIOXS, FAXCVGOODS,

Knclish, (iernian, aiul^ji, ,5

American Cutlery,-*

Perfumery. Soap. Cotton Yarn, Carpet Chain, Ratting, iVc,

New *toek an«l prices low. Orders promptly ntt.'Ti.lfl l«. «tTPERIOK1N11UCEMENTS toOash boy ers, IVddUrs, Hucksters amt Auetlon.ers. 148 Main St. bet. 5th & 6th, In the room formerly occupied by Cox A Son

L.VM0RKCX,

ha!

Then that innocent Dutchman WW' off down the road and was never seen in those parts any more. He tra» l.mgliin^ as long as he was in stgnt, nnd is in all probability, laughing yet. to think wh.it a good joke he and the IKIVS at Cavo'.e Hill played on that icl* low.

... readers

of the Mull to tlielr very Mill stock of all goods pertaining to the (ieneral Drug Business. Their constant aim will he to merit the public patronnge, by offering the best goods at the lowest prices.

They are now Itecelvlng their

NIMtISM HI' 1*1*1.1 KM of »»A1STN,«II.N, I.ANN. I*AI 'T nnl W1IITKWAKII

IlKl'NItKN, DYKNTI'FFS, Ac.,

Which, In connection with their usual large assortment of

Drugs and Medicines,

Makes their's by tar the most complete stock of any In the city,

AT THE OLD STAND,

North west Cor. 4th & Main Sts.,

TK11RK-HAUTE, INI).

GULICK & BERRY,

Are sole intents in Terre-Haute for the UNT-

HITE LEAD.

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I '-.is, -r

13*u*

TERRE-HA VTK

Marble & Granite Works,

2ktoniUments and 'k»fnlSU)OC8

life dat fin every \-»-iety, rnnMnlntly'fw^and and I made lo ortler.

SIXTH opp»r£r DtnttHf //ofljf*"

By Town Clock,)

TKRRK-H A CTE. ISDlA N A. I l-U.

ago. and

crowd, that the

hhl :or the rclie was

ten cent*.

COOK SON,

Whoifoale and Retail dealer* In HARDWARE AXD CUTLERY, Uetn Goods Rar Inw. Nail*. AUw the

Homey lUehmond Plow ISIS nnd 1M Mt*m Stn-Hy

I2.tv TKRRE-HAITE.IXD.

The following endorsement, by leading Terrc-Haute Paiuler,speaks for itseli. Villi a single exception, these gentlemen exposed a decided preference for the "Ph.ejix' over anv other white lead in this inaiket. But read the testimonial:

TERRE-HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL. JUNE 10, 1871.

XOT IX COMPETITION

E A E

White Lead Co.,

('IXCIXXATI, OHIO.

INT None is genuine without the head bel, with Eagle and the name WM. WOODlaCo., and our Kel Guarantee Label 011 the label signed, WM. WOOD, President.

The above advertisement we cut from the TEKRE-H AI'TE DAILY EXPRESS of May H. As we think, with the except Ion of a few inaccuracies of statement (probably unintentional), it is abetter card for us than anything we can write, we reproduce it here with corrections.

As to the insinuation that unfair means were used in obtaining our medal, we leave the committee making the award to answer the charge, if they deem it worthy of notice. We do not.

We will, however say the award was not made on the samples exhibited, as implied, but from lead purchased in the open market and was therefore from our regular, ordinary grinding and as the samples so purenased were paid for by the "Eagle White Lend Co.," by agreement between this same Win. Wood and the Chairman of the Commit tee, Mr. E. S. Wayne.it is Impossible for him, (Wood) be ignorant of the fact that tha.

his adveAlseinent is a misstatement of facts. Mr. Wood goes on to say, "There was awarded to us" (meaning the Eagle White Lead impany) "a large and beautiful gold medal br the true merit in white lead, possessing all the requisite qualities of a durable and handsome paint."

We have only to say in reply to this part of his advertisement, that a LARGE SILVER MEDAL,TIIEHIGHEST AND ONLY award made at the late Industrial Exposition for pure white lead, was made to us. As there was 110 gold medal awarded tor white lead by any authorized committee ot

the

Exposition, we leave Mr. Wood to explain how, from whom, and by what means his gold medal was obtained. The public will also, we think, agree with us in the opinion that the evident Intent of tills clause in his advertisement fs to mislead.

In conclusion we would say that, having found no difficulty in successfully competing with older brands of white lead tkan the Eagle, THE PURITY OF WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN DOUUTED, we can assure Mr. Wm. Wood that our ability to compete with his brand has never given 11s the lp»*t solicitude. ,. 1 1

Being House Painters ot many years experience, and having tried nearly, if not quite all of the leading brands of White Lead in this country, have 110 hesitation in saving that we believe the Phonix White I/cad, Manufactured by ECKSTEIN, HILLS 1* CO., of Cincinnati,) at least equal, all

respects

to anv that we ever used." BAKUhaveKAKI.K,

«!t

W11.I.IAM

jyjusic, MUSIC.

W-

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HAVING NOTICED THE EFFORTS OF certain parties to create an impression that "Phoenix" brand White Lead is in competition with our "Eagle" brand simply because chicanery triumphsover reason and right in procuring the award of a silver medal—not lor merit, as they insinuate, as every experienced painter who has used our Lead knows —but, in the language of the Committee, not one of whom is a practical man, say in their award, which is as follows: "The specimens of White Lead exhibited by the manufacturers were all pure and of excellent quality, the only appreciable difference being in the purity 0/ color, and E. II. & Co's beiny judged the whitest, the premium was awarded to them."

Every practical painter understands that whiteness in lead may be obtained in small quantities for an exhibition or by grinding it in bleached oil, that is not found in the same brand in larger quantities, and that whiteness, when prepared for market, is one ot lie smallest requisites in White Lead, as it soon bleaches after being spread, but it is the body or opacity, fineness and so skillfully manufactured as to become white by age that is the perfection of its preparation. These properitieswe claim for our Lead and whiteness equal to any other. There was awarded to us a huge and beautiful Gold Medal for true merit in White Lead, poxxe-vtinu all the rcc/iiixite qualities of a durable and handsome Paint.

All large dealers in Paints sell our Lead, and Painters who are the best judges of the quality of that which they are in daily use have patronized us for the last twenty-five years Indirectly. To them we refer.

COATS, SM§if

ANNING

vjs-.v'.i.:* JOHN GKIKK-SON,MAOWIKK, RATHIU'N & ROHB,

SANHKORI1 A SIHI.KV,

T..

CIIAKI.KK L. FK.I.Trs.

TRKRK-H

A I-rK,

May

1^. LFETI.

bXKSTEI N, I LLS & CO.

vt .'i •s? MANl"KAlTi KKRS OK

"Plioenix" Brand

W it a

4 I\ I\\AT1. OHIO.

For Sale in Terre-llautc, by

& E

r.K.fr.RAL DRALEIH 1N

DRUGS. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS,

Ac„ *e. 47-41.

j-i'V

PIANOS,

Organs, Melodeons,

Together with all kinds of smaller

Musical Instruments

SHEET MUSIC,

,rt

IXSTE UCTION BOOKS, &c.,

Can be found at

KUSSNER'S

PALACE. OF MUSIC,

48 OHIO STREETS

STAIR RAILING, HALLUSTBRH,

Newell Posts, Flooring, Siding, ". And all description)-of

FIXJSIirXG LUMlEli.

Wholesale nnd Retail dalers in

South Side Public Sqi tare,

TERRE-HAUTE, IND. CITY

FKAIRIE

PLANING MILLS.

i:i V,

CLIFT & WILLIAMS,

Manufacturers of

Sasli, Doors, Blinds,

4 4

^WINDOW DOOR FRAMES,

MOULDING BRACKETS

Pine Lumber, Lath ^Shingles,

Slate Roo

AND ROOF INC FKLT.

Custom Sawing, Plan! Ing done to order. All

J^EMOVAL,

•"I

CLOT"ERS,

Gents' Fulishing Goods,

Fans!—

eo-tf

BK*OVKD TO

A N S

nd wood TurnIt warranted.

dor. Ninth & Mb

9-K.

Streets.

KUPPENHE^ER & BRO.,

TREET,

((fa Home Blocks

thr

-ve opened tbel»e« and haodof iu their line In

somwU^

,r.nRp 7TK

Ixw

thScty. sr-tr.

PRINTING HOUHE.—A PrinUn* EwUbUnhnoent, Pmww. and the bcxt worktreet. O.

Smith

0».

«-3aa

DRY C3-003DSI

"v- -T

Tuell, Bipley & Deming,

-JiO

,r':

Marseilles!—A

seilles Trimmings.. Trimming Silks!—^

than heretofore. Iron Grenadines!—

The only Complete Ntoek of

Children's and Boy's Clothing

Ever opened in thi* city.

Call and leave your measure with W. C. Miller, at Erlanger & Co's.

Anchor Life Insurance Comp'y,

T«t

178 Broadway, New York.

DMUND C. FISHER,

Absolute Security #204.72 for every $100 ol* Liability.

fN«w York Innurance R«porl, 1870, p. XVI.J

A HOME COMPANY,

Inventing ilw Monry Ml fwh Ajcrnejr under Dlreellon ol I^omiI Board* of Trantem.

Terre-Haute Local Board:

a. K. (TM)KKRLY, PrPMidpnt H. J. YOUN^». Mod. Examiner: I). W. VOOHHKFX, SAMUKL HTONK, W. K. HT'XTER. S. R. HENDKK.SON. PHILIP SCHLOSS. T. H. RIDDLE. .TOHX H. JORDAN, I). ('. iiREINER,

70'j

-1 .-jt i.'

TERRE-HAUTE, INDIANA,

Anuounoe the Arrival of Manj IVovelties Suitable

for the

ICMOH.

Palm Leaf, Chinese, Linen, Silk, Wood,

and Ivory Fans. Parasols!—Silk, Pougee, Linen and Cotton, in yreat variety of styles and colors. Kew invoice of Black Parasols just received.

Yo Semite Stripes!—Tlie

beautiful Suitings has* been so great that the importers have advanced their prices to our retail price. -"A word to the wise, &c\".

White Goods!—^

lillc of

Our stock of Staple Goods is very complete and, we solicit public attention.. ,,

TUELL, RIPLEY & DEMING,,

ERLAN6ER & CO..

HAVE OPENED THEIlt

One Price Clothing liND MERCHANT TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT,

In the Opera House Building.

PRESTON IIIJSSKY,

FRED. A. ROSS.

demand for these

ictoria and Bishop Lawns,

Swiss, Jaconet, Linen Cambric, and Linen Lawns are seasonable, and we have peculiar advantages which enable us to make unusually low prices on these goods.

Dress Groeds!—We have a large stock of Summer Dress Goods and the avidity with which the public are taking hold of them assures us that they are not excelled in style or merit by anything in the market.

l'iques anil Mar

ider, better and cheaper

Corner Main and Fifth Steets,

GRAND OPENING!

it to re

•'t.

'•&U4.

President.

Treasurer

B. F. HAVENS. SocroUry W. II. BANNISTER, A. C.

MATTOX,

I/OUIS SEEBUROERY DANIEL MILLER, ('HAS. WITTENBERG, A. B. FOUTS, J. B. EDMUNTW. -F KKOKME SANKEY,

HAVENS & FAR IS, District Agents.

CIMH Rale*. All I'oliHen nnd Dividend* \on-ForftiCable. Xo KentricUon on Keaid«nc« or TraveLl

Knlire Profita Divided Among PolJej IIolden*. Thirty IHiya lirw*.

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