Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 April 1879 — Page 4
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PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. S. WESTFALL,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TBRRE HAUTE,
IT is stated that the aggregate number of railroad disasters in this country is steadily decreasing.
IT is not generally kuown that a postal card with a one cent stamp upon it will go to any part of Europe. •.
EIQHT Methodist churches In Detroit have resolved to pool their debts and raise a common fund to pay them.
WB are looking for the man who will come forward with the proposition to saw 100 cords of wood in 100 half days.
THE Republicans are highly jubilant over the results of the municipal elections in several of the Western States. There seems to be a general Republican revival. ________
GRANT is almost the universal favorite of Minnesota Republicans for the next campaign and Tilden is the general choice of the Democrats. Minnesota is not peculiar,either in ttiis respect.
THE other day Ben Hill of Georgia, created a big laugh in the Senate when, in the midst of an eloquent flight, he inadvertently alluded to the body of which he was a member as the "Oonfed erate Senate." This only shows how old habits will crop out in spite of a fellow.
THB office of Sergeant-at-arms of the Senate, to which Dick Bright was recently elected, is said to be worth about 16,000. During the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, the fees amounted to 140.000, but "black oats" of that size and quality are not to be "skinned" every day.
SUBSCRIPTIONS are being raised in various places throughout the northern States to aid the negroes in their efforts to emigrate westward and it is not
Gov. HENDRICKS has rather taken the wind out of the sails of Tilden, Bayard and company by authoritatively announcing that he will take no second place on the Democratic presidential ticket in the next campaign. He will play first fiddle or none. The Governor would seem to be finding his backbone at last.
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THB experiment of injecting milk, warm from the cow, into the veins of an apparently dying man has been tried, it is stated, in a Dublin hospital, and with success. The man on whom the operation was made appeared only to have a few minutes to live, so utterly exhausted was he, but it is asserted%that be has Binoe recovered.
SRCRETARY SHERMAN has demonstrated his ability as a finanoier. Under his management of the Treasury all that part of the national debt represented by jfae five twenty bonds has been refunded from six per cant to four per cent interest. This result justifies the sanguine hopes expressed by Secretary Sherman more than a year ago and ought to oover those with confusion who prophesied that his policy would end in national disaster and ruin.
THB migration of colored people from the South still oontinues to be very aotive, and a proposition is on foot ito procure from the government a grant ,of land to be occupied by them exclusively. The proposed new territory of Oklahoma, a portion of the present
Indian Territory, is suggested for this purpose. Meantime the "brpdren" are inclinfd to follow Greeley's advioe and .settle wherever tbey can find room in the far west.
AFTKR a three w««ks' trial Warren Tate was acquitted of the murder of 'William Love, the jury being out scarce-
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IN Chicago R•*. R»o«rt Oollyer at tends and occupies* a private box at Haverly'» theatre It would be interesting to me a Bloomtngton minister at one. of our theatres—not tbat there •would be any barm in it, but it would be so funny to the old fogies claw holes in the at»nr»sphere about it,— Bloomington (III* Kve.
You must have an old fogy lot of preachers In your town. Over here there is seldom a dramatic performance given—of tbe better class—that one or more ministers are not seen in tbe mudlenoe.
SUICIDE statistics prove beyond con tradition that more men kill themselves than women that more male suicides result from ioveonuses, domestic trouble and deranged affrcnon than do those of women from identical cesses. More single persons of t*»th sexos kill themselves than married ones, and more
divoroed persons than the widowed. The statistics of insanity demonstrate that that more men become demented from love causes and domestic infelicity than women and more insanity in both sexes follows the breaking np of homes and the estrangement of married peopie than from any three other causes
APRIL 12,1879 oombined while the same authority declares that more vioe, crime and drunkenness result from these "breakings np," and among those thns broken, parted and separated, than among the oombined ranks of those who are single, widowed or living in the married relation.
Major Gordon is severely criticised and condemned for his conduct in the matter, which was unprofessional and inexcusable. He went entirely ontside the record of the case to strike a blow at his opponent, and struck suoh a blow as could not be justified upon any pretext. He owes it to Judge Harrington to apologize for his conduct, which be may yet see the propriety of doing when he is in a cooler frame of mind.
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three hours. The verdict time.™
wu great .urpri™ to the people of .„0,/„yiMrlenM „.,t ,nd
Marion county, many «»f whom were
M.rloucm,n«y m«ny ,gree.bl. .orprto. IBr w. should And „ot unprepared for a dl.agmoment of pepno. indeedU.e Jury, hut none for... uqulM. Th. moro*, h»ty, petulant .general Imprmlon prevail, that Tate What.. aee them now •used money for the «uony in his favor.
LOVB sometimes prompts to desperate deeds, as is shown by the case of Oallie Stanton, a young lady living near Liberty in this State. Having had a quarrel with her lover she concluded that she "was tired battling with tne world" and determined to "end her career," which was easily accomplished by means of a liberal dose of laudanum If Callte had but borne "the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" .a few years longer she would have beoowe might have toughened to them and —a— oe»-ui»uipuuo uun =vwF ....... made some young fellow an excellent g^ning the evil passions, but exerts a
wife. IT seems that it is not for political reasons alone that the oolored people are leaving the South, but tbat they are not satisfied with the returns they re celve for their labor. It is said the owners of the land require them to pay almost as much rent each year as the ground would sell for, and furnish them provisions at about double the regular market price, taking a mortgage on the crop to secure them. At the end of the season, when the crop is marketed, the negroes fiud themselves actually in debt to their landlords, when if only fair and reasonable rents and aharges for food and clothing had been taken, they would have come out considerably ahead. The oolored man not being able to see much outcome from this system of doing business, concludes to emigrate to Kansas or Leadville.
AMENITIES OF TBE BA R. Indianapolis has been under the shadow of an impending horror during
imp^rXwrtharquite a llrge fund- will the past week, in the matter of a pasbe the result. Americans are fond of sionate outbreak between two leading giving when they believe the cause is lawyers, Judge Harrington and Major
Gordon. The trouble grew out of the
a wor Tate case, in the trial of which both atA SBCRBTT organization is reported to torneys were engaged, the former assistbe forming in Kentucky, the purpose of ing jn the prosecution, and the latter in which is the assassination of General Grant in case of his nomination or elec tion to the Presidency. This is proba bly an attempt to scare Ulysses, but it will hardly work. The fact is, Grant never did "scare" worth a cent.
the defence. In his argument before the jury, Major Gordon used language which reflected not only on Harrington, but on the virtue of his wife, stating that he was "personally responsible" for what he said. The Judge was not in the court room at the time, and did not hear the words, but when they were brought to his notice he sent a letter to Gordon demanding a retraction. Gordon answered the request in an evasive and unsatisfactory letter, whereupon the Judge indited a more vigorous epistle, which was in the nature of a quasi challenge. This Gordon refused to receive, and Harrington followed it by an open letter published in the News in which he "branded" the former gentleman with the strong Saxon epithets usually employed on such occasions. The judge's pent-up fury having found a vent in this manner, the apprehensions of a collision and probable bloodshed between the two gentlemen was dissipated.
Men and women who have arrived at maturity are not unfrequently ottf.* Jg at once of admiration and envy. Young- He bailds no castles in the air, but is er persons look at tbern and imagine willing to take matters as be finds them they are peculiarly favored of fortune ^^V^b^ill^th'o^^e'pwm" that they possess rare natural gifts and fature political reward, or the endowments. These persons are so ami- threat of political demagogues. able, courteous, patient, obliging and There area number of Republicans agreeable generally that it seems certain tbey were born when the kindest star was in the ascendent.
It happens not seldom tbat these bright and pleasant people are cheated ot the aredit they deserve—not of having been born pleasant and amiable, but ot having made what you see them out of none the best material. If we oould see these same people when they were
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and unhappy. What we see them now Is the work of self-discipline, The finished statue has been patiently and painfully chiseled from the rough biook. How mnch self-discipline has bad to do in shaping tbe character of any man or woman the world may never know because each individual life is worked ont mainly "in secret. Hie results, as they are achieved, disclose themselves, bnt the method remains unknown. We do know, however, both from observation and from what others have told us, tbat self discipline can accomplish the most wonderful transformations In human character—tbat it can make a perfect lady or gentleman oat of exceedingly is in a a 1 1
Self-discipline has a duplex operation —exercises itself In tbe direction of restraint and of development. By its negative operation It restrains Mid subdues all evil passions and propensities. Suppose a man to be possessed naturally of a hasty and Irascible temper like every
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other had quality It will grow with excise, and if he permits his passion to ran to any length it will eventually beoome utterly uncontrollable, and may plunge him into the commission of a deadly crime. But suppose, on the other hand, tbat at an early period of his life be begins systematically to curb and oontrol his temper, and steadily pursues this method for a great length of time, nothing Is more certain than tbat ultimately he will gain a complete mastery over it. It was thus that Roger Sherman is said to have become one of the most gentle and long-suffering of men, though possessed originally of an almost ungovernable temper. Nor is his an isolated oase. Many similar instances are of record, and the unrecorded ones fill every community. In the same manner may every natural infirmity, every excessive passion, be curbed, subdued atid controlled, until its yoke beoomes easy. Of course the effort required is in proportion to the strength of the passion, and the struggle must often be a very severe one. A wise man once said tbat he who curbed his own temper was greater than he who captured a city.
Self-discipline does not stop with re-
and heart that are beneficent and desirable, as, for example, patience, courage, energy, self-reliance,industry, courtesy, cheerfulness, etc.
A
man is not satisfied
with a mere negative mastery with having oonquered his temper and got his passions well in band. Pruning is good, but there must be growth, too. And so he prooeeds to cultivate those qualities in which he is deficient. He looks himself over, so to speak, and finds out his "weak spots," with a view to strengthening them. If he lacks courage and self-reliance, he sets systematically about building up these qualities. If be is naturally of a hypochondriacal temperament, he schools himself in cheerfulness. If nature made him unsociable and reserved, he resolves that art shall make him an agreeable com panion. Thus by persistent and unoeasing endeavor may men and women mould and fashion their characters out of the disagreeable and ugly, into the perfect, pleasing and beautiful. This is the work of self discipline—a work which can not be too early begun or too rigorously prosecuted, as a life's success and happiness depend very largely upon it.
[For the Saturday Evening Mail.] THE CITIZENS' TICKET.
The citizens of Terre Haute, having beoome tired of the corrupt rule of "Democracy and Reform," a few weeks ago came to the conclusion to seek a change in the government of the city at any honorable political sacrifice. Knowing that nothing could be done with a straight Republican and National ticket, as that would be certain victory for the Democratic party, a large number of Republicans and Nationals held preliminary meetings, and finally resolved to unite upon a citizens' ticket. Tbat ticket is now before the citizens of Terre Haute for their endorsement, and is as follows
For Mayor,
JAMES HOOK. For Treasurer, HUGO DUENWEG.
For Clerk,
CLIFFORD W. ROSS. For Marshall, /, ALBERr M. BUCKINGHAM.
For Assessor,
CAPT. JACKSON W. 8TBPP. These are the men who have been put forward by an equal number of Republicans and Nationals, selected from eaoh ward, and there is not a man on the ticket that is not reliable and worthy of the position to wbioh he has been assigned, and it is useless to compliment them in detail, as the citizens of Terre Haute know them to be honorable, and worthy of their support. James Hook, who has been designated for Mayor, is one of our old ana most trustworthy citizens. He is of a positive and emphatic nature, and never could be bulldozed into any movement that would be detrimental or dishonorable to the beet interests of the city. He is a lahor-
and Nationals who seem to think tbat to endorse such ticket they must necessarily compromise the vital principles of tbe party they belong to. Nothing could be more absurd. Local interest is tbe propelling power in this movement, ana all who stand back by refnsing to endorse this movement must pre fer the Democratic rule which is now toeing enforced upon us. as tbey know it is folly to even talk abont beating the Democratic party, unless the Nationals and Republicans can unite upon a common basis for such a purpose. The political preference of any person can only be maintained in a State or National oontest—local matters are materially different, and those who will not look at passing events in this light certainly have bnt little cause to oensure wrong doing OT tbe defest of the best interests of the citv, for it is a well known fact that tbe election of members of the city council is of more importance to the taxpayers of tbe city of Terre Haute than is the election of a State or Congresslonsi ticket. Tbe first take a lean on tbe pocket directly, while tbe others oan only reach it indirectly. This is evident to all intelligent voters, and there is no sense in looking at the matter in any other light. Therefore, all who desire an bonsst administration of the city affairs of Terre Haute nonet vote for the Citisen's ticket, for there is no other course that oan be pursued tbat will possibly accomplish this desirable object. It Is also absolutely necessary that every voter ahould turn out ana vote for this ticket, as no man should assume the responsibility of disfranchising himself upon sny occasion. There is always a preference, and tbe voter who cannot see this prominent fact stamped on the dtisens' ticket now before the voters of Terre Haute, is evidently reckless in bis business habits, and has but little objection to tbe present extravagent and nnjust Dsmoeratic administration of tbe affairs Haute.
BREACH OF PROMISE!
ABSENT, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN I
AN INTERESTING YOUNG WOMAN AFTER AN OLD CITIZEN
WITH A SHARP STICK AND SOME TROUBIJ5SOME LETTERS.
Recently an esteemed townsman departed for the Arkansas Hot Springs. Soon after, a woman younger in years, but spparently well along in years of discretion, arrived and was domiciled at the National House. She sent out for lawyers. She had an astounding revelation. The story is told in tbe following dispatch to the Cincinnati Enquirer,
TERBE HAUTE, April 10.—Papers were to-day filed with the county clerk by the attorneys for Mi^s Jennie D. Reade against Thomas
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Murray, charging him
with breach of promise, and demanding $25,0C0 in satisfaction. Mr. Murray is a well-known, popular citizen here, a bachelor about sixty-five years of age, standing high in society, and estimaied to be worth $100,000. Mis* Rende is a native of western New York, and has been for several years past a resident of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, where she became acquainted with Mr. Murray when he was on a visit there in 1874. She is about thirty-five vears of age, is highly connected, well educated, of fine personal appearance and manners, and wins a favorable impression.
The engagement for marriage, it is alleged, toolc place in August, 1874, and on his return here a «reat deal of the usual style of correspondence was maintained between them until something over a year ago, when he ceased all letter writing, to her great surprise. A date for their wedding had been set, and she had purchased an extensive trousseau. After waiting many months, and consulting with her three brothers, all in high positions—one a prominent lawyer in Rochester, New York —she determined to obtain an understand ing with the oblivious Murray, and for that purpose has come here to "fight it out on this line, if it takes all summer," as she expressed it to your correspondent.
She is aimed wit^h an immense number of his love-prompted' epistle?, which are said to be rare, rich and racy. She has engaged three of our leading lawyers, and is very cool and determined in her intentions.
Spring Style Hats!
A Large Stock Bottom Prices,
"SYKES'" HAT STORE. City Election.
FOR COUNCILMAN,
FIRST WARD:
JOHN F. REGAN
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CLEANING,
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STOYES REPAIRED.:
Any and everybody who ha« a stove that needs repairing, ju*t leave order at my store and and it will have prompt attention. Many can be made as good as new by leaving yonr orders at
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IJIOR SALE-TWO LA ROE VCARHLiETOP soda fountains,two portablesoda fountains one marble top counter, and several otber confectionery articles. Will sell cheap and on easy terms. Fountains uearly new. F. FEIDLER,coraer Fourth and Lafayette streets, Terre Ind.
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RSALE—ONETWeSTORY DOUBLE house on Chestnut street near Seventh. Will be cheap—half cash, balance on ttm* L. A. BURNETT. Agent.
IOR 8ALE—A FINK BUGGY HORSE, bargf able terms. Enquire at ftS north Six-and a
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Dr. Chase's Recipes: or, Information for Everybedy, in county in the Urited Spates and Canadas. Enlarged by the publisher to 018 pages. It contains over 2.0C0 household recipes and is suited to all classe a conditions of society. A wonderful book and a household rec^sslty. It sells at sight. Greatest inducements ever offere«t to boob aeen's Sample copies sent by mail, postpaid, for $2.«0. Exclusive territory given. Agents more than double their money. Address Dr. Chase's Steam Printing House, Anu Arbor Michigan.
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John Deere Moline Plows and Cultivators.
They have taken the higbtest pre naiuuis ever given in the United States or Europe, ,or material, and more in the field in actual tests.
C. A. POWER, Agent,
Nos. 104 and 106 West Main street.
PERA HOUSE. E. tsfoj-d, Manager. ONE NitiHT ONLY,
Saturday April 12th.
Grand Gala performa' ce and farewell visit of ELIZA WEATHERSBY'S
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AND N. C. GOODWIN, JR.,a In their NfwColla'iorated Farrago,
HOBBIES.
•'Gay, sparkling, festive—sweet, clean and decent" '•Fairly sparkliDg with gems—hits the popular taste" Which recently achievpd the extraordinary run of 40 representations ai the Bush Street Theatre, San Francisco, Cal.
During the action of the piece, Mr. N. C. GOODWIN, JB. will introdi.ee his wonder ful imitations of the fol owing celebrated actors: Edwin Booth, l.awrence Barrett, Charles Fechter, John T. Raymond, Joseph Jefferson, Stuart Robson, Frank Mayo and many others.
Admission, 25c, 50c and 75c. No extra charge for reserved seat-. Sale of seats will commence Thursday morning, April 10th, at Button's books.ore-
PERA HOUSE.
C. E. HOSFORD r, Manager TWO NIOHTSOHI.Y.
Monday & Tuesday, -l April 14th and 15 th,
iSiu Engagement extraordinary. v. Wards & Barrymore's Famous Combination In the New York, Paris and London Success, as performed by this Buperb combination Two
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Our Large and Elegant Line of NEW ^.V SPRING
DRESS GOODS
At 15c, 20c, 25c, 80c, 35c, 37 Kc, 40c, 50c, up to |2 00 per yard.
BROCADE SILKS.
SATIN BROCADES, SILK BROCADES,: BLACK BROCADES,
COLORED BROCADES,
Tbe handsomest goods you ever saw.
NEW.
SUM HER SILKS!
At 50c, 55c, 80c, 65c, 70c, 75c per yard.
BLACK SILKS
See our Elegant Black Oros Grain Dress Silk we now offer at $1.00 per yard.
We put on sale to-day in our
Housekeeping Goods Department,
New Towels, New Table Linens, New Napkins,
New Tray Cloths, New Doylies, New Cradle Spreads,
New Toilet Spreads, with colored borders. Please examine.
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300 SUITS FOR CHILDREN,
(New) Coat, Panto and Vest, $1.90, $2.00 and $2.25.
300 Pairs Men's Heavy Wool Jeans Pants,
V& (New) at $1.25, former price $2.00. .... .•
300 OddJCoats for Boys from 8 to 16 years,
Of Good Wearing Material, &t $1.25 and $1.40^
300 "All-wool Scotch Suits for Men,
At $5.00, worth $9.00.
See Our "Dollar Hat,'? worth $1.75. «v
"JOB,
THE BOSS CLOTHIER AND TMLORJ
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1ERRE HAUTE ICE CO
We take pleasure in saying to tfye public generally that we are well supplied with splendid ice. Prices low and orders promptly filled, if left at office or given to drivers.
L. F. PURDUE.
Office, 611 Main street, between Sixth and Seventh.
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