Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 3, Number 22, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 November 1872 — Page 5

JIAII^JJEWSBOYS KLN'tfER

Merry Game of Knife and I-'brk.

A SQUARE MEAL TAKEN IX.

ADDRESSES, INCIDENTS, ETC.

The Oldett Oarrier Bog America.

Will TeeKiddie Hubbell. John Seaman. Charles Mills. Edward Moore head. Ham Farmer, Joseph Stewart. Oeorge Woodall Louis Smith. Eilwan! Jones. .,rt Altert Ballou. Johnnie Dempsey. James Mc Italian. Robert McMahan. Albert Urtiita. orgo Meyers. Lout* Apinnn. Eugene liens. Willie Doraoy. Charles Kelley, II. Apman. Eugene lover. Wesley Ulover. Oeorge llollowuy (ieorge Punden. U. Archer. I,oul* Frank. amen Rape. Fred IVplouhrink. Clem Mtirslw. Scott Haney»: Louis rtltaw. Marshall Atmore. Frank Lawrence. Eddie Slilerman. William Felver. Charles Mahan. Albert Hess. 11 Edward Robinson. Ulck Surrell. Jerry Punlen. 'harle« Mehnlng. Fremont Rukt-*. Thomas Broderlck. Willie Kelly.

Meets Young

J.ETTEB FROM THE OLDEST EDITOR.

The "Mail was first to Introduce the noisy newsboy upon the streets of this city—that is, to make him a feature of the town. The boys have grown in number, nntll now the neatly printed Saturday Evening Mtfil is delivered on each Saturday evening as promptly as one hundred pairs of little legs can carry these bright, industrious, eatcer boys in every part of the city, running out as far as Maxville on the west, and to the farthest limits north, south, and east. Besides sales upon the streetsi nearly all these boys have little neighborbood routes of regular patrons, and the relation of supply to demand is such that no household need be without The Mall. From the number of papers wbicb go over our counter on each Saturday evening we believe that few well regulated households are unvisited by The Mail newsboy. What a swarm pours from our office door like bees from hive, and seldom adrrne can be found among the live and cheery crowd.

Wo have said The Mail newsboy is noisy, but the word does not convey a full idea of his boistorousness, and no one who has not waited about the office from two to three o'clock—especially if the pupT should be a little late, can form any idea ol his tenipestousne»B. To *p«ak to them is only to get partial silence until your back is turned, and on several occasions the aid of tlie police has been invoked to preserve order. Merchants in the vicinity of 142 Main street greatly rejoiced last summer when The Mail was moved to its present quarters in Printing House Square.

The Mail is largely dependent for its success, and for its extraordinary city circulation to the industry ot these boys, and with the first issue of the President's proclamation we determined to give them a substantial Thanksgiving Dinner. The first official notice thoy received was on last Saturday afternoon. Each boy on purchasing his ticket for papers was presented with a card of invitation. Their names were taken down and here IH the

LIST OF MAIL NEWSBOYS.

Richard Purdy. Frank Yaten. Krueat Whltehoufie. Frank Twl, Frank Neal. Win. Jones. Charles OIITord. Charles Baar. IiOuis Klj)ley.

Louis Rakes. John 8tahI. Joseph Finch.' Albert Hourlut. Robert Hannon. John Woodall. Frank Harbcrt. Morton Miller. John Rosenbuss. Wuh Surrell. Elsworth Wood. Eugene Mersy. James Brennan. Herman Harnelg. Charles Thompson. Ellix Berrlsh. ltobert Hharnlln. Charles Perish. Archie Feltus. Johu Calahe. Charles Hrout. Thomas Irvln. $ Henry Becker. Harry Ball. a in us Clarke. a in oi McMullen. Clarence Yates. Fred Pomeroy, Fred Goetis. John Flaherty. Fred Tyler. Ilarley Uasklll. Mo ton Gould. (iixrt{0 Zelgler. fCollin McLean. Net! Westfail. Ut«orgo Westfail. Albert Hebb. Patrick Welsh John Delay. Lawrrnee Callahan John Pur leu (leorgo O Nt »l Patrick Cronan. Max Frank. Charley Brown. James Nugeot. James Mo Nolls, Irving Thompson. Charles Smith.

Henry Horn Inc. Charier Patrick. Will llaley.

During the first days of this wook a number of bo^us now* boys aj pll for cards of invitation, but a'l applications were refused, except In bail a doxon instances, where good cause was shown for not bolng present on the Saturday previous. One little boy said he had given all bis earnings to his mother, and on this Saturday she had no money to buy papers another said he had to work until four o'clock, And his broth-

bought his papers another was sick, and another said if he had a ticket he would sell Malls every Saturday until next Thanksgiving. Ho got a ticket.

Of course tho novel feature of a newsboys' thanksgiving dinner was the talk fbr the intervening days, especially with the smaller buys. The editor of tho Express on Monday morning found ono little fellow, ho says, about the also of a dough-nut, who saluted bltn with, "Say, Mister, what time will dinner be ready V* On Thanksgiviog morning another infantile prodigy met us in the postoffice, and in a confidential way, asked: "Mr. Westfail, are you going to have that dinner, sttref" He was assured that it was a fixed fhet, when came a second interrogatory: ••Wellsay—what ye goln' to have?" This was getting rather inquisitive, but the shrewd little fellow was doubtless hesitating .between two feasts—the Mail and the home dinner. 3*ho cards of invitation stated that dinner would be served at one o'clock. Tbe boys were requested to putin an appearance half ao hoar previous, but long before thai time, they began to gather, eo dean-fkeed, nicely clothed, and withal so different from their Saturday afternoon garb and behavior as to be scarcely recognisable as the same boys. A doee Inspection, however, and tbe showing of tbsir oarda, reveal-

ed the fact that they were newsboys in disguise—the disguise consisting of well washed faces and clean clothes, with a very successful attempt at respectability. Their unbounded anxiety in respect to dinner, and sharp set eyes upon the preparations every time a door was opened, left no grounds for uncertainty. The promptness with which the boys responded to the invitations was surprising, and would have been alarming, had not abundant preparations been made. Of the list above given hardly half a dosen were absent.

At the appointed time the boys were formed in two ranks and marched into the Mail composing room, where upon tables covering the entire floor, with only standing room between, was spread a warm dinner prepared by Mrs. Westfail and daughter, assisted by Mrs. J. C. Yates, Miss Elisa Yates and Miss Helen Hebb. The little guests were told that before partaking of the good things before them three or four five minute speeches would be made, and the bright little fellow*, although with appetites keenly whetted, seemed highly pleased at the honor conferred upon them.

Rev. J. W. Greene, of Centenary Church, was first introduced. The reporter did not cateh bis first remarks. Among other things he said:

A newsboy can be a good bov and become a great man Just as well as anybody else. I prebume here are about one hundred boys bo, when men. will be capable of running the wbole machinery of government of tbe State of Indiana some day, don't you think no (A chorus of voices—yes, yes.] 1 presume some of yon will be amongst tbe wealthiest men in Indiana lnabout twentylive years from now. At-the breaking out of the war I knew a boy who sold papers at the trains every day and where do you suppose he Is to-day He is a partner of one of tbe Natioual banks of Lafayette, though be Is now less than twenty-five year* of age. That shows what a boy can ao.

To be successful in life and become great and good men, you want Integrity, industry, energy, perseverance, and economy. I nope you will be good boys and become wi-e men, intelligent, incorruptible, and be a power tor good in tbe world, and after awhile will all get to a better world than tlllb 4

Capt. C. H. Allen of the Express was next called on, who said: .With this good dinner before you and the strong appetites I think you bring here, I will not detain you more than a moment, especially as there Is something better to ioilow me—when Mr. Howe comes forward. The fact Is I have got discouraged in speechmaking. The last time I tried It I made a melancholy failure. It was out in Nevlns township, where I spoke to a few men and women Hitting on boards and logs In an old mill. Near the stand where I wasvpeaklng there were a lot of girls, and about the time 1 would get iu the middle of a sentence 1 could hear one of them say, "Now he thinks he's'smart,'don't he?" [Shouts of laughter.] That discouraged me, and I have had no desire to make speeches since tben.

My friend Greene, I think, has told you about all that i» necessary for your success In life. I don't know of but three things: Good character, good health, and money. With these he can get everything else. Anybodv who has good health can bave the ier tint other things, aud are industrious, jretty good boys. It is

All ol you have g.od health I believe—withal

very interesting boys around here

thing thing to see you every Saturday arte Is

ternoon ou make a

ood"deal of noise, but you wouldn't be boys you didn't. [Suppressed laughter.] Nearly all the wealthy men of to-day date their start In llfesellln*newspapers, candy, or something of that kind. As I told you 1 would not make a speech I will bring my remarks to a close.

C. W. Brown, of the Globe Printing Office was then introduced as the "oldest carrier-boy in Terre-Haute," Who sai.l

How

do you do, boys? Some thirty years

ago I was a carrier boy In this city carried the first Democratic paper printed in this place called the Wabash Euqhlrer. I then Felt that I was In possession of as profitable and honorable a business as any one—and I still think so. I think you little boys are starting right in life. I hope you will go on. Very lflauy places are open to you both In church and State. I think in a few years you will be called upon to All them. I nope you will sell many Malls and may eventually become nXtached to some female. [Lxud laugh ter^f

Rev. E. F. Howe, cloaed the speaking with these remarks: Well, boys, I think Mr Westfail Is a mean man [shouts of Indignant "No, Sirs"], for having asked you JUere to partake of all these nice things and then bring ministers to talk to you while you stand around

here

hungry, dou't you think so? [Voices oi "Yes" aiicl "No" and laughter.] The last time I saw more newsboys together than this was in New York lost summer. They weie going ou ati excursion given them by tbe. Hew York Times. 1 went to one of the editors of the Tlnfiea and got privilege to go along with tbem In company with some half doxen other men. Some nine hundred newsboys went, but they were not nice boys like tlio«e in TerreHaute. Some of them didn't have but one leg, some one arm, some had no coats, some no bats, and none of them had shoes nor anything upon their feet some of tbem looked asir they bad not been washed tor a month, nor had their hair combed for two months. They were the hardest set of boys I ever saw, though they were full ot life and hod a pleasant day of it. It there was any one thing I could do for you boys I would have you feel that you can do any thing you have a mind to try. That is Just what I would like to have every boy believe. I recollect very well when a man said to me for tbe first time, "How would you like to to college?" Go to college! Tbe Idea of rank Howe ever going to college, seemed to me the most ridiculous thing ever heard of. Father could not afford to send me there for I would have to spend three years to get ready for college, and Tour years In college and from three to six hundred dollars a war In the meantime. I thought I could not doit until 1 made up my mind that 1 now I believe any what they have a mind to In that way.

1 could and now I believe anyone can do that li for ray services, because, as be sllegaf, the stock was less valuable when I had made It up Into boots and shoes than before I had touched It (Laughter] so I got DO pay (Or that. There Is not one here as poor as 1 was. (.Sensation} 8o go on selling your newspapers now make up your minds that vou will be something worth being, and may Uod bless you all.

While filling for college I made shoes. 1 vividly remember my first exploit in shoemaking. My employer refused to p*y me

Besides "the oldest carrier-boy" above introduced, it was intended to have present "the oldest editor in Terre Haute," Col. Thomas Dowling. The following note explains his absence:

Tssss-iiarr% Nov. 29, itTJ.

MY DKAS SI a: Your polite note of tbe 37th has just reached my hands, on aocount of absence from home. It Is a day toe late in tank in upon the youngsteie whom jrou fcostored with a feast. May von live long, and The Mall, too. to repeal thktklMIy remembrance to the newsboy's of Terre Haute. 11 ad the note reached me In Ume, I would bave been with you, and have said sosething toencousage the little Mlows la their vocation.*!* was mine once, and, as a newswas my first Introduction to a nttng ofltce. That calling fixed my fate !tor life, and made me a printer and editor. It was my school In almost childhood, and has bssn my pride la riser years, Oodbleas the newsbojsof Terr*-Haute!

Traljr. yocrSj-— THOa.Dowti*a.

P. S. WBKTAUL, Baq„ Mall OOoe. [In passing we may mention that OoL Dowling was In New Tork at the ttsse cm. geooroua and estesmed townassan Chaoasy

Rose,/E*qVfirst visited (h Jnews

TERKK-HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, NOVEMBER 30, 1872.

elty, and without solicitation sat down and drew his chock for fifty tbowpapd dollars fbr their b^ueftt. Col, D. was solicited to accompany him, but for soma «»u»e oould not do so.]

With an acknowledgement to tbe Groat Giver for His manifold blessings, pronounced by Rev. J, W. Greene, the boys needed only a nod to begin the attack on the dishes before them. They were eager lor the,fray, and it was a real delightful pleasure to see the lood so rapidly dlssppear beneath their capacious Jackets. Many of The Mail newsboys are sons ol parents in good circumstances, but there were many others to whom such a dinner, consisting of turkey, cranberry saece, warm rolls snd butter, hot eofiTee, warm vegetables, pumpkin and minoe pies, dougnuts,a variety of large cskes, bright yellow 'apples, eto., spread on clean table cloths —we say there "were some boys to whom such a dinner waa a strange sight.

Many were the amusing incidents enjoyed by those whose pleasant task It was to wait upon them. One very young gentleman was asked if be would have some dressing. "Guess not," was the reply. The dish was passing to the next guest when it caught the eye of the first speaker, who heartily exclaimed: "Stuffln' is it? gimme lots of it." As the dinner progressed, one big, rough fellow was aaked if he would have some oake, "No," said he with a grunt, "gimme som'pn greasy 1" One boy, with a sigh of regret, casting his eye along tbe table, remarked, ,"I would like to eat a little more." To which a comrade replied: "Bill, you can't do it you'll bust your biler!"

In conclusion we cordially thank The Mall newsboys, one and all, for their gentlemanly, 6ourteous conduct on this occasion, and assure them that we shall remember this Thanksgiving Dinnervwitb great pleasure. We claim no credit for liberality, believing that financially "it will pay." We commend tbe industrious, energetic little Mail newsboy to the kind consideration of all from whom be may solicit patronage. Although he has many of the characteristics of the newsboy ot the large cities, he is not at all like him when his papers are spld. Many of them, as before remarked, are sons of parents in comfortable circumstances, some even wealthy, who are encouraged to thus turn an honest penny for their own spending and in this way not only learn the value of money but acquire the first rudiments of business, OthfcrS are widow's sons, who work for their mother, and sometimes make more in half a day than some men earn in a whole day. A very few, we regret to say, are no more honest than other business men, and many are the sharp dodges we could tell of in relation the sale of their newspapers. It any one supposes that these boys area hard set tbey are mistaken. Treat a newsboy as a scoundrel, and you will probably never discover your mistake but treat him like a gentleman, and you will doubtless find that there may be here and there one who la "bad," as the boys say, but that as a class they are superior to tb# average run of boys in our schools, where in iact neatly all of them belong, for they are school boys during the week, and newsboys only on Saturday to sell the Mail. ,fJ^ay,they ''liyp long and prosper." if I "W

Tnis ladles of the First Presbyterian Church are making the greatest preparations for their grand festival atDdwling Hall, on Thursday evening next. Music, a series of military and other tableaux, and an address by a young lady will form prominent features.

A handsome opera glass will be given to the most popular railroad man. Several

roads

liavq already nominated their

men. An euy chiir will be given to the most popular minister. Gk and vote for your favorite pastor. No raffling or solicitations will be permitted.

THBrallsay it was tho most pleasant, the most successful terpstchorean entertainment ever given in this city. Wte refer to the ball of the Typographical Union at Dowling Hall, on Thanksgiving evening. The printers of Terre Haute did themselves great honor and have the cordial thanks of all wJbo participated. Toote»s magnificent string band added greatly to the evening1* pleasure with their delicious music, introducing many new pieces. j.

TAKE OAKS, everybody ooncerned. A young man in Buffalo, who, while attending to a horse sick with the prevailing epidemic, received a small parlion ot the virus In tbe eye when the horse snorted, has lost the use of that eye In consequence, and wrlll also lose the use of the other. •••?.•

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THS churches were not largely attended on Thanksgiving Day, It is a stubborn tad, year alter year growing more apparent that the truly good people of this municipality, on the day for thanksgiving think more of pfe tltao plwy. n'.« t»«*r 4

I ACHATS WB are pis—ed to serf 4ng xeslously side by aide with I ^publicans In forwarding the woman auflrage movement lu this city. Can itbepoeelbls tbai tbe result of the vote ot tbe **colored brother" in the late stations has taught them a profitable lesson.

A mira *pprehensioa#ilsts that Terre-Haute won't bate enough eptsoat to claim notioe among the leading cttiee that have been scourged with it.

Vioo comity's representation In the Pmetsnttary has been tttui flauff to thlrty-slx.

woxAJf azTjtjfJiAOM,

Terre~ITaute Steps to the Front.

The city pross this week, commencing wjtb

the

Express, pn Sunday con

tiuped a call for a meeting tp form Woman Suffrage Association. This call was signed by tbe following atjvoeates of Woman Suffrage .,»« J. M. Green. J. F. OuliclW Mm. J._M. Ureen. Titos, H. Burr. K. M. Walmsiey J. M. Gordon, Mrs. E. M. Walmsley.P. B. Westtail. Mrs. Med R. Jones. Leo D. hi iron la. Miss llaOie Bcott. Alex. Thomas.• 'e MUj FanWa E, ttaott.j. J. Ferroil. W. H. Duncan, ""t Ben F. Havens. W.H.Wiley, John a Meyer. A. B. Balslcn, Frank tteaman. H. B. ltak»r. •, Mia. Frank Beaman. W. H, Valentine. 'Martin HoltlUMer. Mrs. W. II. Valeutlhe.8. K. Crisly. .L. Wilson. wm. J. Ball.

.. Valentine,

Mrs W.J. Ball. Win. C. Ball. J. M. Han key. ,* A. H. Dooley. Mrs. A. Dooley. H. J. Denehle.

Mrs. A. L. Wilson, L. A. Burnett. Mrs. L. A. Burnett. as, B. Edmunds. J. A. Modes, tt. Wash. Paddock. O. J. Smith

Jno. Kuppenhelmer.Patrtck Hliannon.

John Paddock. Cbas. Crutt. Mrs. B. Booth. ,, Jno. L. Gordon.1' 8. K. Henderson. J. 8. Dlekerson. Mrs. J. 8. Dlekerson.

D. N. Foster. Mrs. D. N, Foster C. N.Gould. Mrs. C. N. Gould. Ira Langford. Mrs. Ira Lanlord. John P. Baird. 11. Boudinot. It. VanValzalk. Chas. H.Allen. Mrs. O. H. Allen.: ftamuel Kcyse. Geo.C. Rugan. rs. Geo. C. Rugan Jobn R. Freeman. L. B. Denehle. B. F. Reagln. John T. MeotL C.W.Brown. J. B. Cheadie. T* Mrs. 8. B. Moore

H. Wright.

Mrs. D. H7 Wright. W. A. Ryan. R. 8. Tennant. ,*• J. B. Stone. John K. Lamb. R. Htrout. Stephen J. Young. M. S. Durham. Mrs. M.

President, O. J. Smith. Vice Presidents, John T. Scott, Mrs. B. Booth, Mrs. II. D. Scott.

Secretary, Miss Lida Showalter. Treasurer, Patrick Shannon. Executive Committee, C. H. Allen, R. S. Tennant, J. S. Dickerson.

Duriug the absence of tbe committee brief speeches were made by Rev. J. M. Green, Capt. C. H. Allen, and Mrs. M. H. Parry.

On motion of D. N. Foster, the Executive Committee was authorized to make arrangements for a Woman Suffrage mass meeting in this city at an early day.

MARRIAGE LICKNSKS.—The following marriage licenses have been issued by the County Clerk sinoe our last report:

Wm. H. Devoll and Lufanle Shepherd. Wm. M. Pope and Frances Veacn. James Taylor, and Eva Dickerson. Michael Harkln Ann Fannon. William 1 urncr and Florence B. Pryor. Peter Llkert and Amelia E. Smith. Madison Dix and Catherine Romlne. Arthur Bell and Natalie Arnaud. Anthony Valentine and Emma J. Vlznia.

IirrBKMKWTS.—The following is a list of interments In tbecemetery since our last report:

Nov. 24.—Infant of Ernest Linlelenkam, a 1 7 a ov. JM.—Infant of John J. Mayer.

Nov. 27.—Infant of Ellrabeth Sherman, aged 1 month and 8 day*—congestion of the lungs.

Nov. 27.—Child of Dr. W. R. Roberts. 3 years, 9 months and 4 days—purpura! iS a A

-u

Tsk Lnees. The new THmming. Lad las' new Ties.

8. Durham.

J.A. W.Jones.0 8. K. Allen. a J. W.Cruft. Maxwell O. Wood Mrs. M. H. Parry W.K. Edwards. Geo. H. Purdy. Mrs. Geo. H. Purdy. Wm. Peppers. Mrs. Wm. Peppers.Miss Mary Casio.

O.O.Morrill Jas. Hook. J. H. Stanley. Mrs. J. H. Btanley. Paul IC. McCoskey. Geo. Haslet. Mrs. Geo. Haslet. Miss Anna Haslet. Miss Mary Mrs. Mary E. Wtl-Charles Triche.

Hams. Mrs. Charles Tricbe, Mrs. Molly Grlgsby. Wm. Reeves. Miss Mary Taylor. Mrs. Wm. Reeves. Miss Kate Stewart. Isaac Ball. James £1. Hudson. Mrs. Isaac Ball. Mrs. James H. Hud-Mrs. E. Gibbs. son. Wm. Taylor. Jamts O'Mara. Mrs. Wm. Taylor. MTS. James O'Mara. Alex. Mopps. E. V. Ball. Mrs. Alex. Mopps., Mrs. E. V. Ball. Miss 8. U. Moore.

In answer to this call near one hundred ladies and gentlemen—the majority being ladies—assembled in the parlors of the Terre Haute House, on Tuesday evening.

The meeting was called to order by R. S. Tenant, upon whose motion P, S. Westfail was called to the chaii

Mrs. Dr. Wilson was chosen Secretary. The following resolution was .then adopted: if *. ,% -,

Resolved,

That a committee of five

be appointed on permanent organization, to report a President, three Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Executive Committee of three.

The chair appointed the following committee: Maj.O.J.Smith, Mrs. C. H. Allen, D. N. Foster, Miss Fanny Crufl and Will C. Ball, who soon after reported the following permanent organization

nms,

A committee of five, consisting of the following, was appointed to prepare a constitution and by-laws: D. N. Foster, Jas. Hook, Mrs. Dr. Pence, Mrs, M. M. Joab, J. M. Sankey.

The Associatiou then adjourned to meet at the call of the executive committee.

SOMEBODY says the pleasure of Saturday night is a delusion and a snare. It means simply butter, eggs, tea, coffee, sugar, "and sich." It is the night you must face your grocer and "stand him off*' for another week. It is the night you must invent some plausible story for your butcher, and render an excuse to you children for your ikllure to bring home a basket full of good things. Any evening in the week is preferable to Saturday night.

OWHBRS ol horses, these epizootic days, may learn a lesson from reading Gatub's experience with his horse, printed on the third page. .q*»* «Hs $$

Mrs. Parry will sdd*ei» the

illrBt Spiritual Society at Pence's Hall, Sunday snd Monday eyenlngs, December 1st snd 2d. Subject Sunday evening: "Christ snd hts mission." Service tp commence at 7 P. *. All are invited. Seats free.

r-Tbe ladies of St. Stephen's (Episcopal) Society have been preparing basket of useful and ornamental srticles which will be for sale at ths new nhepsil tn Eagle street near the church, on Frfatay Dsn. 6th, b«twsen the hours ol 11 A. Mi and 6 *. *.

—Bargains In Yak INN at A. Her*

.At

W. 8. RYCK A CO.

Far and Pjussementerie .» Trimmings, new styles. W. S. RYCEACO.

Bearers fbr Clonks* f3.00 per yard, and a great Bargain. Navy Blue Beaver. Beavers lu finer grades.

W. S. RYCE dfc CO.

Waterproof, 25 pieces, Just recelved)"ln Black, Gold and "ireen mixed,

W. S. RYCE A CO.

Scarlet and Blue Flannels, For Lluen Waterproofs. '15* rge stock of Vel 1.76 and 2.00 pej yard.

liarge stock of Velveteens, tl^X), 125, 1.50,

W. S. RYCE A CO.

Plalda fbr Children, New styles Just received, at 60,80,63,75 and and 83c per yard. Wa can beat the world fgr tpw prices oa Dress Goods.

W. S. RYCE A CO.

Clonks and Prices. Trimmed Cloaks, 4,00. Imt. Astrachan do., with real Astracban

Trimmings, 8-60. Beover Cloak, 10.00, 12,00, 15/10, 18,00, 20,00, 25,00, up to40,00. Competition distanced la prices of Cloaks ad Furs.

W. S. RYCE A CO.

-See what tho ladies of St Stephen's have to say in another plsoe.

—The most acceptable Christmas present that oould be made to a lady would ba one of those beautiful, worldrenowned Sing«r Sewing Machines.

—A. HERZ (fc Co at their Kreat Opera House Bazaar are pronounced to keep the best stock of Fancy Goods and Furs in the city at prices to suit everybody.

—Another large invoice of the celebrated Singer Sewing Machines just rocelved at tbe Singer M'fg'sCo's Office 76 Moin street. Call and see some oi tho new Cabinet and extra finished folding cases. 9

THE GREAT CONCERT.—There will be the greatest concert given this season by tho Orpheus Society, consisting of Vocal and Instrumental Performances, The Society will be assisted by the best of amateurs. Our charming singer Miss Freitag will sing some of her fine solos, and with Professor Shido leader and manager of tbe whole, will no doubt insure success. After the concert asocial dance. To take place at Turner Hall, on Ninth street, December 17th. Tickets SO cents. n30 2t.

—Still they come. Wagons loads of Hobby Horses (epizootic proof) Parlor Cartsand Wagons, Toy Furniture, Doll Barouches, Chariots, Buggies and Perambulators, fine Dolls, in short, every thing a child's heart could wish for. For presents, we have th6 largest stock ever brought to Terre Haute. Ladles are respectfully invited to call and examine before the grand rush commences. Seybold A Johnson, No. 22 South Fourth street. V*1

—Persons who contemplate making their friends Christmas presents should not fail to see and examine the Adjustable Folding Chair, which makes five different articles of furniture, and folds completely up, occupying a surface of only two feet square by eight inches deep. Albert Maxwell, agent, with S. W. Forest A Co., corner Third and Main streets.

—The run has commenced on Riddle for holiday gifts, but kiddie isequai to tbe emergenoy by getting in daily supplies by express. He baa has an immense stock, and all day long yesterday people were hanging over his show cases. If you are in doubt ss to what yon want to buy as holiday presents for those dearest to you go to T. H. Riddle's sad take a look through his show esses. He has silver watcbee from 95 to

*150

in price, Jewelry of every

description, silverware of all kinds, aqd you are sore to see something among his stock that will exactly fill the bill.

Qwing to the constant decline in DRY GOODS from the 1st of September to October 1st, we deferred stocking up on a falling market. The bottom is now reached and we are in receipt of the

Largest Stock of Dry Goods,

ever brought to this market, which we are fully prepared to offer FIFTY PER CENT. LESS IN PRICE on many kinds of goods,. than parties making earlier purchases. We shall make it to the interest of everybody to look through our stock before buying elsewhere. &,,,

ELEVEN MILLIONS POUNDS OF WOOL

Have kees Csasasaed la the Great Boston Vlre!

FIVE MILLIONS SUITS OF READY-MADE CLOTHING BURNED TO ASHES!

These two Items alone Represent a Loss of over

FltTY MILLIONS POUNDS OF WOOL!!

Add to this tbe immense lAss of manufactured goods and you can form some slight estimate of tbe terrible blow tbat has fallen upon the woulen interest. WHAT DOES THIS GREAT LOSS MEAN ?-It means a great adVance In woolen goods. It means one, two, three or four dollars advance upon a shawl or pair of blankets. It means twenty per cent, more for Waterproofs, Casslmeres, Jeans, Dress Goods,etc. Already the advance has commenced in New York and other large cities.

GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE!— Before the fire goods bad declined heavily. Pearlt a reaction tbat should carry prices up, we had recently bought more than TWo HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DRY GOODS AND CARPETS tills immense stdck we shall throw upon the market without any advance in prices. IT WILL NOT LAST LONG, OUR SALES ARE ENORMOUS. REACHING

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS PER MONTH WISDOM DICTATES PROMPT ACTION! Our prices cannot long remain where they now are. "First come, first served." Within the next few days many of tbe choicest bargains we now have in stock will be picket! out. Buy at once or else do not grumble if you have to pay much higher prices as the penalty of waiting. Cur present prices are pretty generally known, so we give, ns we nave but little space, only a few quotations:

Another lotof Five Thousand Yards of Yard Wide Flue and Heavy Uubloacod Muslin at 10c a yard. Three Thousand Yards of Good Fine Unbleached Muslin 'at 8c a yard.

Three Thousand Yards of tbe Celebrated Uter^ng Mills Yard Wide White Shirting Muslins at loc a yard. Good Yard Wide White Muslin at 12}$c.

We have Just received some Extraordinary Bargains in medium and low priced Dress Goods, which we are selling at 20, 25,30, 35 and 40c.We believe that we have thiee times as large an assortment of Dress Goods at these prices as any store in Terre- ffaute. 10 bales AmericanA Grain Bags, 33o. 1^4^^ 10 bales twotonshel Grain Bags, 25c.

Wood Flannels, 25,30, 35 and 40c. Double-fold Plaid Flannels, 26,30,85 and 40c. Splendid stock of all kinds ol Carpets. Best Dayton Carpet Chain, 85c. Buy no otht r.

W. S. RYCE & CO.

Handsome Felt Skirts, $2.00 and $2.25. 10,000 yards of Factory Jeans. 60c. Beat them if you can. Entire new Stock of Furs All our customers ought to have at least a few yards of that flae and lieavy yard-wide Unbleached Muslin which we are selling at 10c a yard. The prlcecharged for It in country stores is no less than 15c. •.

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The factory price is 75c.

FOSTER BROTHERS'

Great New Tork Clly Dry Uno*!* Store, North aide Malu St., Terre-Haute.

—Novelties in Silk Ties and Fishues^ at A. Herz and Co's.

—Guipure Lices much below' regular prices, at A. Herz

Co's.

—New stock ol Kid Gloves of excellent quality at A. Herz A CO'H.

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—Pure linen llkfc, initial Ilk fa, Ladies fine hemstiched Hkft, nni Hkfs in fancy boxes for the Holidnys at A. Herz fe Co's. —We again call the attention or tho public to the Springfield's, of Springfield, Massachusetts. This company has rode out of the flames ot the Bo ton lire brighter if (possible) than ever, and bold a position among insuranro companies second to none. The insuring public can always depend apon it when other oompanies oil less strength fail. Boston and Chicago fires have left the Springfield where it belongs, tbat is one of tho first of tho land,

S. L.8TRAtrs, who!ewledealer in Millinery and Fancy Good*, has now his house full of new fall gooda. IIo has been In the business for tbe last fifteen yoars and knows how and where to buy and is therefore enabled to compete with any bouse in his line, east or west, Milliners and merchants will always find at his house everything they need In bis line, and, what is more, everything at the right price. Don't fail to give him a call at 149 Main street, Terre Haute

—The finest Dry Goods House in Indiana isthatof Messrs. Adams & Hatch, 06 East Washington street, Indianapolis. Tho different departments of tb's establishment are well stocked with (he latest styles, and new goods are continually arriving. In dress goods the tastes of every one can be satiated In color, shade and pattern. In staples and domestics, sll can purchase Just what tbey need. The assortment of shawls is extensive, nd range in price from five dollars up into tbe hundreds an elegant display of cloth snd velvet cloaks, from which desirable selections can be made also furs of all styles and qualities, including "Gay's Patent Muff," for which this firm have the exclusive agency In Indianapolis. The Merchant Tailoring department ia under the control of an experienced and practical cutter, and here suits can be selected from a magnificent stock of piece goods both of foreign and domesmake, which will bo made up at one-ffiiird less price than so-called fashionable tailors would charge for them. Parties so desiring can purchase tbe goods and have tbem cut free of cost. 2-4t

—A man Is wanted to take charge of a well established Dairy—either to tako an Interest in it or attend to the same and share tbe profits. A fine chance to step into a good paying business Enquire at this office.