Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 23, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 December 1878 — Page 4

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THE MAIL

PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

P. S. WESTFALL,

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERRE HAUTE, DEC. 7. 1878

PROF. TINGLEY, of Asbury University claims to bavo made discoveries in phys leal science, reoentiy, of a novel and important character. Just what tbey are has not yet been divulged.

AN interesting article on sensational cravings, the duty of parents, newspaper literature, etc., frem the pen of an occasional lady contributor, will be found on the second

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THB President's message hasn't word about civil service reform. Are we to understand that Postmaster FU beck can again take an active part in running the political machinery.

INDZANAPOLIS has formed a Bar Association for the purpose of raising the standard of the legal profession in that city. Similar organizations might be found useful in quarters nearer home.

Louis A. GOOEY, the founder of Oodey's Lady's Book, died in Philadelphia, Nov. 29. He established the Lady's Book, July 1,1830, and remained at its bead until December, 1877. He was at the date of bis retirement nearly 74 years of age. Hrs. Hale, co-editor of the mag azine, is over 90.

THE Cincinnati people begin to real tee that the Paris of America has become -the wickedest city in the Union, in the direction of Sabbath breaking. Some sixty prominent citizens held a meeting Tueeday evening, and after discussing the situation, a working committee of twenty was appointed to attempt the enforcement of the present laws, and, if seeded, endeavor to secure additional legislation.

DON'T turn up your nose at the smell of the onion, for an English medical journal avers positively that this fragrant bulb, whether cooked or raw gives great relief in chronic rheumatism and Mrs. Read, in Dr. Foot's Health Monthly, presents a new view of the function of the onion. According to that writer, the cells of the onion, taken into the stomach, run through the sys tem a good deal like a pack of terriers, chasing and catching all the vermin and driving tbein off through the organs of respiration.

H. V. BOTNTON, the Washington correspondent, writes that the opening of the present session of Congress shows clearly that the Republican party is again united, and that henceforth the President and the party will work harmoniously together for the common good. The conductof the South, during the late election, in preventing by violence a full and free exercise of the franchise, has been the main influence in bringing about this union of sentiment among Republicans.

THE Supreme Court last week renderada decision in a case which went up from Carroll county, involving the rights of the finder in lost property. A girl employed at work in a paper mill found two fifty dollar bills in an en velope among some waste paper which the owners of the mill bad bought to be used in the manufacture of paper. ,The girl handed the bills to the proprietors of the mill asking their opinion as to the genuineness of them. The proprietors refusing to return the bills, suit was brought by the girl for their recovery. She obtained judgment in the court below and the judgment was affirmed by the Supreme Couit, the court holding that the purchase of the money in waste paper by the mill owners did not give them the ownership as againBt the finder.

WHILE times are steadily improving In this country and a return to settled prosperity is evidently near at hand, the outlook in Great Britain seems to grow darker. In Sheffield, it is said, hundreds of people are living in tenements without food, fuel or clothing, or the means of obtaining them, and dependent upon the charity of their neighbors for subsistence. The suspension of mines, quarried, mills and factories, is ooostantly increasing the number of unemployed laborers. Farmers are not able to make a living and pay the old rentals for land, while the landed pro prtetora profess themselves unable, on their part, to make the required reduc Uon in rents and continue to pay the Interest on their incumbrances. The con sequence is an alarming abandonment of farm land*. Say* one paper: "There has in all probability never been a time In the history of Scotland when the prospect* of the poor were so terribly hopeless as they are now, on the threshold of oomlng winter." Owing to this condition of affairs, English journals predict a largely increased emigration from that country to the United State*.

THE STATE OF THK COUNTRY. Congress met on Monday, and President Hayes presented bis second annual message, as required by the Constitution, giving the information In his possession regarding the-State of the Union. The message is a solid, statesmanlike paper, and contains many things of interest to every Intelligent person who desires to be posted on public affairs

Attention Is called to the ravages of the yellow fever during the past summer, and proper quarantine regulation* are recommended. The Southern question Is dealt with vigorously, and a Arm

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determination is expressed to enforce the laws and punish the outrages whioh have been committed. The revenues collected during the fiscal year ending with June were more than 1250,000,000 in exoesaof the expenditures of the government, which indicates prudent and economical administration of publio affairs. On the financial question, the President counsels the let* well-enough-alone policy. If Congress will but listen to this advloe, it will be well for the business interests of the country.

Encouragement of the agricultural interests of the country is insisted upon as of the highest importance. Many people will learn with surprise that about one-half the population of the United States is engaged in agriculture. The value of agricultural produots for the year 1878 is estimated at three billions of dollars and the exports of this class of products for the year 1877 were fully 1524,000,000. 3^

The Indian question, the Army and Navy, and many other subjects are discussed more or less elaborately, and upon the whole, a careful reading of the message gives one rather a favorable impression of the present state of the country. Of course there are many things that might be better, but there are also many things that, might be a good deal worse. ,L:

HOME LIFE.

The carnival of crime which has been going on throughout the country for some time past has called forth from the pulpit and the press many vigorous denunciations of the lax enforcement of the laws,'and earnest demands for the punishment of criminals to the full extent of the law. All this is well and ought to be attended to. But it seems a proper time to look from the criminals to their antecedents and surroundings to the criminal's home. Perhaps we are too much given to consider the outcome of crime, and to pay too little regard to its inception. It cannot be doubted that the training which a boy receives has much to do with his after life. If the lives of murderers were traced back tbey mid rarely lead to christian homes where proper discipline and training were administered to the inmates.

Wise family government lies at the foundation of good social and political government. As has been well said: "Without law in the household there will be no law in the State. Every anarchic household contributes to anarchy in the community, eVery disobedient boy is being educated to be breeder of riots when a man." If this is true, a grave responsibility rests upon the heads of households te see that the family government is properly adminis tered. It should be a serious matter yet with many parents it is a subject upon whica little thought is bestowed and slight attention given. The boy is let run wild, choose his own associates and methods of spending his time, come and go when he pleases, occupy himself as suits him best and no questions asked. He is not governed or trained, in any proper sense, at all. Now and then he is punished for some offence, but the punishment is hap-hazard and spas modic, and frequently does more harm than good. Some boys survive such treatment and become good citizens, but others graduate into jail from it.

Every father should make a companion of his boy should enter into his plans and occupations, and manifest .an interest in them. His larger experience of life may thus be turned to the profit of bis child. Nothing is better for a child than to see that its parents take a real and intelligent interest in its plans and purposes, as nothing can be more harmful than the feeling of a total absence of suob interest. "He will learn by experience," the father says. So be will but he may learn too much by experience. He may learn evil that be will never forget or put from him., It is a wise thing to make a friend of your child. It needs a friend, a confidant and counsellor why should that friend be anyone else than father or mother?

It takes time and thought for this—for the proper government of the family. It takes time and thought to do anything efficiently. In no way can they be invested to bring a larger or better return than in seeking to make the home all that a home ought to be.

WHAT WE EATC

Anew commandment: "Thou sbalt not commit adulteration," seems imper atlve, in view of the recent disclosures in regard to the shameful and dishonest practices of many of the manufacturers of the various articles of food used in every family. These practices have long been known, and in many instances the frauds have been so gross and glaring as to deceive only those who were careless and indifferent as to the consequences which might follow their use. The subtle arts of the chemist have been prostituted to deceive a confiding public, and the greed and rapacity of manufacturers and merchants have prompted them to proeecute their guilty work to a point that la truly alarming. Not satisfied with defrauding the publio with their deteriorated and unwholesome products, their greed for gain led them to the work of plundering the government also, and to this fact perhaps la due the discovery of an organised band of merchant outlaws, whose canning schemes have caused a loss to the government amounting to many thousands. The article of sugar, which Is so generally consumed by both the rich and the poor, is found to be a compound of the most villainous character, containing chemicals which in themselves are both unwholesome and poisonous. Glucoee, which Is manufactured from own, Is also very largely used In the adulteration of

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sugar, and still more extensively iu the various light colored and attractive looking syrups which are offered for sale. One establishment in Buffalo, which is doing an immense busiuew in the manufacture of glucose, consumes over 6,000 bushels of oorn daily. This product is shipped to all parts of the country, and though not positively injurious or impure possesses a quality of saccharine that greatly deteriorates the ordinary cane sugars and syrups, producing a soit of nauseating effect upon those using tbem. Large quantities of glucose are used in the manufacture of confectioneries, and this lact accounts in a great measure for the low prices at which candies are now sold. Recent investigations in New York, by analyzing the various grades of sugars, show that as high as thirty per oent. of foreign matter is contained In the average sugars, and in syrups, the percentage of glucose is nearly if not quite double that contained in sugars. But it is not only In the above articles tbst the frauds of commerce are perpetrated. Our teas, prepared coffees, spices, baking powders, and many other articles in daily use, *rf» so mixed and deteriorated as to make next to $n impossibility to obtain pure nnd wholesome supplies for family use.

Where is the remedy for these evils? There would seem to be but one course to pursue, and that is, the enactment of a law of a character as rigid, and exacting, as this crime is felonious and dangerous. Moral restraint would seem to be wholly inadequate to the occasion, and if our list of crimes is to be lengthened, let the strength and measure of the penalties be increased also.

THE TRUE END.

That was a wise saying—the wisdom learned from experience—which De Tocqueville told Charles Sumner, when a young man, that life was neither pain nor pleasure, but aserious undertaking. The same sentiment was expressed by Longfellow iu the lines: "Not enjoyment and not sorrow,"

Is our destined end or way, But to live that each to- morrow 'J Find us farther than to-day." In youth we contemplate grand impossibilities and look forward to along stretch of life that is as highly colored as the Arabian Nights. The future expands into a practical eternity, and we consider how it shall be filled with the noblest achievements. Thirty forty— fifty years—what can we not accomplish in all that time! Alas for our castles in the air! The years flee away as a tale that is told, and often every cherished hope is swept with them. In our gorgeous dreams love and friendship played an important part but those we loved have been snatched away, leaving us wounded and desolate. Often a light, careless parting becomes a parting forever. Calamities fall upon us like lightning strokes from a cloudless sky, and for a time we are utterly overwhelmed. Life ceases to interest us and seems as If It never could interest us again.

Let any man or woman of forty take a survey of what a score of years have wrought.

The graves of friends and

companions mark the road like milestones. Many of those who have fallen were far better, stronger, more hopeful than they. Experiences like these soon take the romance out of life. It becomes a sober, serious thing.

In other ways the romantic elemenE goes out. A sense of terrible limitation comes over us. As the cares and burdens of life increase, we learn that we cannot do everything, nor many things. The channel of our thoughts narrows until its banks runs very close together. We find that by limiting ourselves to one thing we may perhaps learn to do that reasonably well. The older we grow the shorter the [years become. It takes so much time to do things. The hours go we know not how or where— only that they go. We are surprised to find ourselves on the top of life's hill— beginning to go down on the other side.

Thus we learn that pleasure is not the true end of life, but only an incident. A serious, faithful endeavor to do some work and do it well, that is the true end, "To work for the cause tUat needs assistance To work for the future In the distance,, Aad the good that we can do."

THE banner temperance oounty of the Union Is undoubtedly that of Edwards county, Illinois. From the report of the Clerk of the circuit court of that oounty it is learned that there has not been a licensed saloon within its limits for over twenty-five years the county has never sent but one person to the penitentiary, and that man was sent up for killing bis wife, while drunk, on whisky obtained from a licensed saloon in an adjoining county. The poor bouse oontains but few paupers, sometimes only three or four the taxes are 32 per oent lower than In adjoining counties where saloons are licensed, and the people are prosperous, peaoeable and sober. Edwards county has a small population, probably not over 10,000, bat returns more property than many counties of muoh larger size. The report concludes with "Our people are so well satisfied with the present state of things that a very large majority of tbem would, bitterly oppose any effort made in favor of license, under any circumstances." This conclusively and effectually answers the question, often propounded: Does temperance pay

WK had an item last week In regard to a probable change in the U. 8. Revenue OoUeetorship, in this district. We bad it from such excellent authority that we did not deem farther Inquiry necessary, and are not a little surprised learn that there was no foundation for the item. Gen White will hold the fort. —Howe Maohines repaired at007 Main street.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

Ira H. Almnnd and Minerva E. Wendell. August W.Gnaenhole and Eliza Holmes. Ezra Hull and Lucy Hidgway. William Taylor and MareelJalDrake. William A. Battle and llzabetti Harrington.

William F, Sibley and Flora J. Bell.

CHURCH NOTES,

At the First Congregational Chnrcb. Services to* morrow at 11a. m. and 7 p. in. Preaching by» Rev. T. R. Bacon.

Rev. C. R. Henderson's themes at the Baptist church to-morrow, will be, "Confucianism, and what to do with the Chinese," and "Worldly-wise Man."

Prof. A. R. Benton. Regent of Butler University, will preach at the Christian ohurch to-morrow,at the usualhours,ln place of the pastor, Rev. G. P. Peale, who preaches at Danville, Ind.

At the Centenary M. E. church, J. N. Beard, pastor, the usual publio service at 10:30 a. m., Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. At 7:80 p. m. the ladles of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society will hold a publio meeting. All are Invited to attend. —One week from next Thursday evening, December 19th, Theodore Tilton will deliver his new lecture, entitled "Heart's Ease," at the Opera House in this city. To place this lecture within the reach of all who wish to hear it, the managers offer the following low rates of admission: First floor, 50 cents Second floor, 36 cents Gillery, 23 cents No extra charge for reserved seats.

—The office of the Howe Sewing Ma chine is now located at 607 Main street.

—Novelties, see Cent Storey »»,

A. WitnG, at 677 Main street, has a very fine stock of toys, which he is sell ing at wholesale, at very low rates.

—Business men, and those desiring to improve their education in either penmanship and arithmetic, or book-keep ing, are invited to visit the Terre Haute Commercial College and see the advantages offered, and the mode of instruction. Garvin A Daily, proprietors, will be pleased to show you through the College, and give you an opportunity to see their beautiful and elaborate specimens of penmanship, free of charge.

TOY FURNITURE. SEE CENT STORE. —The New Improved Sewing Machine may be seen at 607 Main street, Paige's musie store. Call and examine it before purchasing.

WORSTED DOLLS. SEE CENT STORE. —If you would have a real bargain in a fine Diagonal or Beaver Cloth Cloak, a Heavy Winter Shawl, a Diagonal or Basket Cloth Circular, go to the Star Notion House.

ELEPHANT OF THE TREASURY. A. G. Austin & Co. have a nice line of Iron Elephant savings banks.

HOLIDAY PRESENTS. STORE.

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—A beautiful set of furs would be appreciated as a gift by any lady, and If bought at Foster Brothers you can save tnoney.

RUSH OFBEA UTY DAZZLING THE EYE I Polished Brass Fire Stand, With Shovels, &c., of the same material, at A. G. Austin & Co's.

NUBIAS, HOSIERY,

Gloves', and other woolen knit goods in great abundadce, at Foster Brothers. See the elegant Cashmere hose for ladies, and the knit all wool ones for children, and don't forget to look through their shawls, cloaks, and dress goods.

—Call for the Garnet and Ruby EarDrops and Pins, at the Star Notion House, v? iji —Pink, blue and white tarletans, at 1234c, for the holidays, a job lot at

FOSTER BROTHERS.

MAMMA AND PAPA DOLLS. CENT STORE.

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FELT SKIRTS

In almost endless variety from 50c up to the ffue»t, at Foster Brothers' busy house. See also the new mats and rugs In their beautiful carpet hall. They still continue to sell a splendid double Ingrain carpet at 50c. 1

HOBBY HORSES, 35c, CENT STORE. —Go to the Star Notion House for Gents', Ladles' and Children's Underwear. They have an excellent stock, in all sizes and qualities, at prices to salt the times.

UNBREAKABLE DOLLS. SEE CENT STORE.

TO SUNDAY SCHOOLS. We have purchased a Job lot of Tarletans, just the thing for Christmas stockings. FOSTER BROTHERS.

—HANDSOME CHENILLE EMBROIDERED SLIPPER PATTERNS. 8EE CENT STORE FOR FANCY GOODS.

NEW DRESS GOODS

In all the desirable colors and mixtures, at reduced prices, at Foster Brothers' busy store. Also, new ties, silk and linen handkerchief, bows, etc.

Caatien Mtttisry

Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder produces better bread, biscuits, *kes, etc.. than any other. Its purity admits ofanyquanUty being need witi perfect safety, and without detriment to the articles prepared. Households where true economy Is studied will use Dr. Price* Cream Baking Powder.

H. F. SCHMIDT Jt CO,

The jewellers opposite the Opers House, are giving some rare bargains in fine watches, jewelry, clocks, elegant silverware, opera glasses, fine cameo sets, diamond rings, Ac. Tbey are enterprising yonng men, skillful workmen, and t* secure trsde and establish business will offer inducements the other dealers will not care to present. Give them a call, see their goods and learn their prices.

New Publications.

8ong*of Italy—Joaquin Miller Si 25 The vision of Ecbard—J.G. Whittier... 1 25 Under theLllacv-Loulsn M. Alcott 1 30 »bsnraka— Ol. H. R. Carrington 1 60 Nellie's Silver Mine—by H. tl 1 B0 Dnisy Thornton—Mary J. Holraes 1 50 Mildred— 1 60 Roxy—Edward Egglefiton 1 50 Molly Bawn 1 25 Through the Dark Continent, 2 vols.—

Stanley 10 00 Sent by mail on receipt of price. E. L. GODECKE,

Opera House Bookstore— 4C6 Main SC'

CIRCULATING LIBRARY,

Comprising the standard works of. Action and magnsines. is established at 838 Ohio Street.

Rooms open from 9 a. ra. to p. m., Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. TERMS—Twelve months. J8.00 six months, $2.00: three months, $1.25.

ITIOR RENT—A SUIT 0P ROOM8 DOWN stairs, furnished or unfurnished. Also four furnished, with or without board. 122 North Ninth street.

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SALE-ORGAN—I HAVE A GOOD, substantial double reed Parlor Organ, which I want to dispose of at about baif its value, as I have ne further use for it

J. R. CHAMBERS.

USICAL ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAORDINARY.

Firsl visit to Terre Haute of the great oratorio and concert prima donna,

jVrs. H. H. Smith,

Who will give one of her

GRAN DfcONCER S -AT THE— W OPERA HOUSE,

Tuesday Evening.

DECw2Bi™.

Among the members of this justly celebrated company are Mis JEANIE P. DANA, contralto and solo pianist CHARLG3 H. H. CLARK, the popular ballad and operatic tenor: D. BABCOCK, the distinguished basse-profundo, and

WALTER EMERSON,

The renowned cornet virtuoso of Gilmore'sband during its European tour. This company has a reputation that is unsurpassed in New England. 8cats will be on sale at the usual place.

PRICES—Dress Circle, 50c Family Circle, 3c Gallery, 25c. No extra charge fer reserved seats tickets to be had at Cal Thomas' and W: H. Paige's. Diagram of seats at Paige's music store.

PERA HOUSE.

THEODORE TILT0N

Will deliver his new Lecture,

"HEART'S EASE."

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In this city,

Thursday Eve., November 19,

Tickets tor admission are reduced as follows: First floor. 60c family circ'e, 35c gallery, 25c. Reserved scats can be obtained Ave days in advance At Button & Hamilton's book store, without extra charge.

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22 inches wide, at the low price of $1.50 per yard. Cheeney Bros.'Silks are made of pure Silk and warranted to wear.

We invite all who are interested in buying a good silk at a low price to look at these splendid goods. Tliey have heretofore sold at $1.75 per yard.

HOBERG, ROOT & CO.,

OPERA HOUSE.

677

WHOLESALE TOYS

CHEAP,

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A. WITTIG'S,

677 Main Street, near Seventh, South Side.

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CLOAKS, CLOAKS, CLOAKS.

Anybody desiring to purchase a handsome garment cheap, should secure one of dur Cloaks before we move.

STIRRING TIMES

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BOSS" CLOTHING HOUSE.

The Greatest Clothing Sale in Terre Hante History.

ENTIRE PROFITS SACRIFICED.

THOUSANDS OF

OVERCOATS »?i SUITS

•it MUST BE SOLD OFF.

JOE, THE BOSS, CLOTHIER,

Having a certain special purpose td icoompllsh, invites people to oome after the greatest bargains ever offerek.

THOUSANDS OF THB

Best Made Overcoats and Suits

suit themselves from the enormous stock offered. See onrPrort Killer Oyeroojt tor |2.fi0.

8»e our Raritan Chinchilla Overcoat for 16.60, worth *10.00. See our Oassimere Suit for f7 «). worth 112.00. See our Boys' School Stilts for f4.00. worth 17.00. f:

Prepare for the cold, Chilly blasts of Decemb^y.

We ask your patronage, not by favor, but by merit.

JAURIET & CO.

"JOB," p5:The Boss Clothier^ S

422 Sty 4 doors West of Fifth, North Side.

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