Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 7, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 October 1876 — Page 8
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WHAT HHAI.L BK DONK WITH TUB THAMrs? The time of the year nasconio around again when tho tramp question begins to assume unpleasant prominence as a social problem. Though tramps in this part of the country are at present by no means AS numerous as they were twelve months ago it is not unreasonable to expect that tho number will increase a* the weather grows colder, and that before the winteV is over they will be a* troublesome and as plenty as in any former year. The tramp nuisance, as feature of American life, is a thing of reeent birth. It has grown into its )present formidable proportions almost within three years. Many persons be-ll'vo-thit with tho return of better times this, like other evils, will fade out of existence :md that its decline will be as rapid ns its growth has been. Others, lew sanguine, fear that the mal »*dv has already become chronic and that vugabondage is henceforth to bo a porjputual national disorder from which •no relief is to I'6 hoped for or expected.
Which of these views is the correct one it in not the province of T. T. to decide. Ho can only repeat town talk and leave his readers to draw their own conclusions. The present question is, What -nhall bo done with tho tramps that come here? How are they to be received
By talking with various worthy citix?n upon tho general subject of'tramp? T. T. lias, during tho week, obtaim-d a a variety of information bearing upon these questions and though the opinions vary, as it was natural they should, ho ventures to cay that thethoughful reader will be able to gather from them soino healthy grains of common sense. They are given below without further '•preface:
Mil. BOUNDERBY'H VIEWS.
"Oh, yes Mr. Bounderbv had been bothered to death with them. There wasn't a day that from one to a half dozen didn't ccnie to his oftlce begginp money, or work, or old clothes, or a miething. He found the easiest way to get rid of them was just to tell them to get out—he'd nothing for them and if they didn't move lively to move thorn with a number!' boot. They ere, in Bounderby'a opinion, an unmitigated nuisance and he didn't propose to let thorn annoy him more than was necessary. He believed they might all get work if they wanted it, but that they preferred begging. He wasn't going to encourage it. Did ho believe it a good idea for tho city to provide food and lodging for such as would do work enough to pay for it? No. He didn't holiove the city had any business doing anything of the kind. The city should treat them just as ho did—tell 'em to cloar out! They soon got enough of him, and they'd soon get enough of the City."
MX. Ml'UTisTONK'S OPINION. Mr. Murdstone deeply sympathized with tho ioor creatures. Ilis heart bled for them. He thought it the duty of poople who were rich to give to them liborally and God would bless cheerful givers. He was a poor man himself and his trip oast this summer had been expensive and he really couldn't afford to contribute much himself, but those who could afford it ought, he thought, do so voluntarily. Ho was opposod to the city do'.ug anything for them because that would increase taxes and taxes were already high enough—too high, iu iact) and the council had no right to be building a work house or oing to any such expenso aa that would Involve. If tho people who were able would only givo as they ought there'd bo no necessity of anybody else worrying themselves, i'erbaps it wasn't pleasant to have them coming to his house at all timos of the day and night after something to eat or wear or some place to sloop, but thon he thought if one was in tho habit of telling them kindly but Armly that he had nothing for them, the trumps tlnally got to know that house and afterwards avoid it.
MISS BKT8KV TROTWOOD'S IDKA It was Miss Betaey'a opinion that ttampa were the worst nuisance in creation. They came to her hotue by the doaen every day and the way some of thorn could eat was just a caution. Thfcy were good-natured fellow* though generally, and did uuy little work »he might have for them to do cheerfully and well. What she objected to most was, that they 'most always came after •he had washed op the dishes and the coffee had gotten cold. She didn't Hke the idea of having to kindle np a down «xlrattroa every day. Did she think ii a good Sde* for the city to take care 01 them Weil, afee didn't know about that. Hbe supposed it was but what was the we of the city making them break atone? It would look a good deal more like Christian charity if the city would give thcui what it had to give without requiring the poor, tired fellows to blister their bands breaking •ion*. Yea, tramps were an awftil nuiaaace!"
MK. O A DoJuS D*8 THRORT.
"Tramp*!" ttkl Mr. Gad grind, "dont •ay tramps to me. If I had my way about It tbere'd be a whipping pod put up at evwy corner and every tramp taught should be flogged till he'd had anoogh of tramping. Why, tit, no mercy should be shown them! Amit they dbgrw* to the country Dont they go up and down breaking into houses, stealing everything they can lay hands on, insulting women, setting sublet ou firs sud comouitOng every
other crime you can think of? Aren't tbey dirty, filthy, diseased and an eyesore to decent people And yet a lot of sentimental idiots in tlm city council will in and offer a premium for these lazy hounds to come here. Offer to feed and lodge them as long as they like to Ktav on consideration that tbey will sit together for an hour or two under a comfortable shod arid break up a few piece.* of stone, while tbey are talking over other matters and perhaps fixing up a plan to rob somebody at night. It's a shame, air, and I'm going to protest against it in a way tint will be heard. I'm not going to pay taxes for any such purpose!"
MR. STEPHEN BLACKPOOL. ii Mr. Blackpool didn't know that he had any views 011 the subject of tramps that would bo of special interest to anylwdy. llowiis a poor man and didn't know how soon bo might be a tramp himself. It seemed to him though that the unfortunate poor were the least to blame for the existence of tramps, i'rauips bad been to his house—wt-ro there every day for that maiter—and ho could truly say that to his knowledge none had ever gone away hungry. More than that tbey nevershould while he had a crust to share with them. As to tho work house project, he thought it would bo much better if tho city would hire •he men at a fixed price when they applied for work, and let them get lodging »nd something t'» eat with the money htaincd from their work, where they pleased. Perhaps there might bosom law to prevent the city from improving street in any other manner than by advertising and letting the contract to the lowest bidder—he did not know—, but if there was such a law it ou«ht tr be repealed. Work is to bo done ou several streets this winter. He thought it would be better for the city and better forthe tramps ii' the.city would do it and employ all the men who applied for work to work at it,paying them small wagos, s.iy one dollar a day or less, and letting them spend tho money where and how they liked. Men would not be paupers if they had the choice of being independent layering men. Ho thought there would be tramps as long as work was scarco and no longer.
The above will show tho tenor of the talk concerning the tramp. T. T. is after a tramp now who will make a statement of his side of tho question, and the result may bo looked for at some future time not far distant.
People and Things.
It was Adam who first set the fall trade going. Braco up and show j'our collar button" the latest slang.
No flowers" is appended to a funeral notice in a New York paper. The Millerites, of Michigan,are preparing for another upward excursion.
A lawver mav be said to work like a horse wbon ho draws a conveyance. Psychopathy, or the art of spiritual healing," mu*t not be read "siek-opa-tby."
One eftect of tue hard times in England is an effort to lengthon the hours of labor.
Gladstone thinks that ministers are likely to remain the poorest paid ol' la borers.
Prof. Proctor says scientists are the least credulous of men, with the possible exceptions of lawyers.
No man can become thoroughly acquainted with lus family history without running for ofUoe.
Jersey justice is teinperod with mercy. They occasionally serve up apple dumplings to Inmates of the Trenton State Prison.
Tilden is worth five millions. And yet there are people who cannot be uiado to believe he Is worth a cent—for President.
Never knock under." No, it is better not to knock when you are under, for the fellow that is on top may knock you all the harder, you kuow.
New Orleans Bulletin: Slio wHlsit all day st the sewing machine tucking that new drct» petticoat, while her husband's shirts in the drawer haven't got a button on them.
Nobody likes to be nobody but everybody is pleased to think himself somebody but when anybody thinks himself to be somebody, he generaly thinks everybody else is nobody.
George Cruikshank, aged 81 yearn touchcs nothing but water.—Exchange. How the dickens does he button his suspenders, and his shirt-collar, and so forth ?—[Norriatown Herald. "V* 4
An Irishman who wanted divorce from his witv, who had deserted him on account of bis poverty,'was asked by his lawyer if it was a case of incompatibility. No," said Pat, "it was a case of want of inoome-Pat-ability.
Sometimes it doesn't pay to deed your property to your wife in order that you may not be responsible for debts. A New York wife, with $100,000 in her name, has taken it over to another man, leaving her husband imprisoned on some trivial charge for want of $3,000 bail. There's sn awful warning for husbands in this thing.
When General Sherman got off tbe train at Virginia City colored man pushed his way forward and said: Let me touch do oie man's flesh!" at the same tins reaching forward a hugs (1st, which Genersl Sherman heartily shook, and addressed tbe darky se" old friend."
By ds good Lord, dar'S the Savior ob us niggers!" said another, who proposed three cheers, which were heartily given.
TERRE TTAUTE SATURDAY EVENING JMAllc'
The approach of cold weather is an admonisher in many ways. It teach us that the harvest is passod, the sum* mer ended, and suggests the inquiry whether or not we have laid up any treasures. It reminds us of tho swift flight of time, giving emphasis to the accepted fact the places that now know us will shortly wipe us out of all further recollection. Returning cold weather also admonishes us to lay in our winter jewelry atd that lor that purpose there is 110 better establishment than that of T. H. Riddle.
We never see the word "central" in print that we don't involuntarily associate it with ono of the best book stores in this or any other city, and we nover see a button without thinking at once of tho firm that own the Central Book Storo, Messrs. Button «fc Hamilton. Wo are glad this is so, because we wish to always remember that for books, stationery, fancy notions, etc., the "Central" is tho place to go. The stock is lt»r*e, varied and complete, the proprietors trustworthy and obliging and the prices always as low as tho lowest.
The stock of pianos, organs, and other musical instruments, as well as musical merchandise of other kinds, is at present unusually large at W. H. Paige fc CO'H. Persons who contemplate the purchaso of anything in tho line of goods inontioned and who desire to trade with a good house where tho bo.si ol everything is sold, should call 011 th.o firm mentioned. Their storo is 011 Mam street, east of Sixth.
The grand fall opening at tho Trimming Store lias been the chief local event of the wick. It began Thursday morning and l* utill in progress. The co-play of new goods is unusually fine 111til ivadeiH of Tho Mail who have not enjoyed a view should call at the Trimming Store at once. Mr. Kiddle will take pleasure in snowing them through.
R. W. Rippetoe's two stores are well supplied to-day with every delicacy the market affords. Call and see the fiuest
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prices at Rippetoe's aro always as low, 1 1 1 if not lower, than at any other houso. Everything promptly delivered.
Eroeb «fc Easig, 4 Main^Street, make a specialty of good serviceable harness. Farmers are especially invited to call and examine their stock. They think they are able to offer as good bargains as can be found any where.
Miller fe Arleth, Fourth Street be-j nllpTT tweenMRinandOhio|continueto sc!liiie best harness, saddles, whips, blankets, etc., to bo found in tho city. Every article guaranted to be just as represented.
Go to P. Tutt's for Boots an«l Shoes.
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WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO PROYE THIS ASSERTION.
Come and see our all wool Pants guaranteed genuine in colors at $400 and $5.00, goods that cannot be found in the city less than $6.00 or $7.00.
We shall make to measure Pants of good Cassimere at $6.00 and $700. 1 Business Suite at 22.00 and $25.00.
All we ask is a look through Prices and if we can't hold out inducements enough we are willing to stand aside.
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NOTICE THE FACT.5 SILK GOODS OF EVERT KIND RAPIDLY IDVINCIHG!
FJELSENHELD & JAURIET, 620 MAIN STREET.
Are selling for a few day* longer a magnificent line oi? Itlnck and Colored Milks, at the old low prlees.
Caused by the almost complete failure of the Silk Crop in China and Japan, Raw Silk has advanced to almost double the former price, and nianufac-
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still further advance is expected in the next few weeks. Having made some very fortunate purchases of Black and Colored Silks and Lyons all Silkjf Mantilla Velvets late in the summer, we do not hesitate to give our Customers the benefit ot these favorable purcluises, and therefore continue to offer! them for ashort time at our old low prices, which is lower than lias prevailed in this section for twenty years. This is an opportunity to purchase a handsome good wearing Silk Drtss, a Rich silk Velvet Cloak or Skirt, that will not occur again in eighteen months.
We are also offering the greatest bargains in Black Cashmeres ever seen in this section, and are leaving all competition far behind. 40in. all wool Cashmeres at 571-2 worth 85c 40" V65iv "'90c 40" y- "75 $1.00 magnificent quality of 48 and 54 inch Cashmere at $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and 1.75 per yard, that can hardly be beat elsewhere for 35 per cent. more.
Just opened, new styles Waterproof Suitings, English and French Camels Hair Suitings and an immense variety of Flannels and Blankets, from low to finest goods made, fully 30 per cent, beldw last season's figures. New line Colored and Black I Kids 85 cts. Fresh stock of Six Button Kids, $2.00 per pair, former price $3.00. Make your selections while the goods are so low and the stock so full.
CLOAKS.
Monday morning, Sept. 25*Ii. we open five cases ot* BEAVER LO -A.
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at the following low priees: Cloaks at $2.00, $2.50, $:S.OO. $5.00, $(.00, $7.00, $8.00 and up to $25.00 also a shipload of two button kids of good quality, 70c. per pair a line of good quality six button white kids, $1 75 per puir: hemmed arvi hem stitchetl linen handkerchiefs, 12$, 15, 20 and 25 cts new felt skirt?, beaver nhawlx, ladies' underwear,' broclie shaw1.*, Turkey, red and bleached table daaiM^kn. bead-jp'-eadfl, &c. Look to vour inteie«t and do no' buy before examining our magnificent assortment.
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