Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 8, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 August 1879 — Page 5

THE MA11B

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

City News.

THE Governor's Guard will excnrse to Danville, Ills., September 7th.

WATEBMKLOXS are numerous, and make tbe heart of the shipper glad.

OVER 3000 bead of cattle are expected in a short time for the distillery.

THE distillery shipped this week 250 barrels of alcohol to Marseilles, France.

YESTERDAY was the last day of service for the September term of Circuit Court.

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THOSE free concerts by the Ringgold Band are much enjoyed by a music loving public.

THE salary of letter-carrier is |850 per annum. Uncle Sam is a bountiful and prompt paymaster.

THE E. A T. H. railxoad company is laying two new switches from the nail works to Poplar street.

THK nail works company have commenced grading for anew switch north from Fourteenth street to the works.

THE cool westher brings no relief from excursions. They are as numerous as ever and well patronized.

OCB park is well patronized by the citizens, these evenings, who wonder why it was not opened years ago.

THE Niagara excursion last Tuesday took one hundred and fifty of onr citizens to seo tbe roaring, raging cstaract.

THIS city is the possessor of a citizen who can successfully trail a bug on the bare sand for a distance of two hundred yards.

ONE of our wine manufacturers is making'.preparations for tbe manufac ture of twenty thousand gallons of tbe juice this season. —n—

THE police court is assuming metro politan airs and magnitude. Last Mon day morning acting Mayor Oookerly disposed of thirty cases.

THERE IS a saloon keeper in town who has adopted the following motto"To trust is to bust, and to bust is h—1. No trust, no bust, and so bust, no h—1."

HOWE'S London Circus will be here the 3rd of October. There are grave fears that Barnum's and Coup's shows have determined to skip Terre Haute.

ONE of the locals in one of our city dailies this week, was in relation to a dispute between China and Japan. Truly our city boundaries are spreading amazingly.

PRAIRIE chickens are every day receiving convincing proof that the game laws are out. Numerous bunting partles'are scouring the country with all kinds of success.

ONE of Terre Haute's fisherman, just returned from the lakes, mourns the loss of one dollar bet taken from him by a' Presby :erian minister on the weight of a string of flsh.

THKfisbtug stories which reach this city from the lakes, have so discouraged local fisbermsn from trying their luck that fish in tbe Wabash are increasing in size and number.

THAT rollo of antiquity, the town clock, continues to enjoy Its summer vacation. It is the property of the city. The cost of repairing it will be about one hundred dollars.

PROP. BRKNNBCHR did not give a reception at the Opera House, Tuesday evening as mention by both tbe dally papers. It was only the second lesson of bis regular class in the German.

THERE have only been seventy applications at tbe post office tor the four vacancies in the office, since Monday last. Tbe number will probably be swelled to one hundred by this evening.

IT IS rumored the nationals in this locality are going to keep up tbe interests of their party through the medium ship of a weekly, to be published In this city. If the venture is successful it will be merged Into a dally.

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THE Q. A. K. excursion to Chicago and Aurora this week was patronized by over three hundred of ourdtisens. Forty members of tbe Grand Army, under the oowmand of Capt. John A. Bryan, participated In the reunion.

THE sidewalk in front of the school bouse on the oornsr of Third and Farrlngton streets is in a lamentable condition. Generally tbe city is vary particular in looking after the sidewalks of its citizens. Will it attend to this little matter of its own? t'I

THE new artesian btth boose Is nearly completed. They are at present engaged In plaaiog pipe for the conveyance of water from the well to the rooms It will be open for use In a few days. Tom Gist has a splendid new onmlbus which will ply betweenJMain street and the baths.

THE Union Depot presents a very animated appearance each day upon tbe arrival and departure of the through trains. Can Terre Haute not afford a depot which would be an ornament to the city, a oomfort to travelers, and a monument to the enterprise of our railroad compaolee

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THE trial of Albert/fern/ for 3»ttrdar has been again postponed until next Monday. This is the third postponement. A special venire of twenty-five citizens, from all parts of the county, was in attendance last Thursday and will have to return again. 'I

IN addition to the amount plaoed upon tbe tax duplicates by the oounty snd city boards of equalization, there is said to be nearly 12,000,000 which ought to be added to it. Tbe proper authorities are taking steps which will probably remedy this evil snd prove a successful bar to it in future.

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IT is proposed to build a hose reel house In the neighborhood of Thirteenth street. This Is move in the right direction, ss that portion of tbe city Is wholly unprotected in this respect. On Ninth street there sre two bouses of this kind within a block of each other. A wider separation would be beneficial to the interests of the city.

THK question of adopting an sppro priate name for tbe cemetery was sgitated at the last meeting of the city council. The name of "Rosewood," In honor of tbe late Chaunoy Rose, who did much for tbe welfare of the oity was suggested, but no action was taken upon the matter further than to refer it to tbe committee on cemetery.

A JOB printer who resides in the suburbs uses tbe milkman who passes his house in tbe mornings ass time piece. The printer was going on the Peoria excursion tbe other morning, snd, guiding his movements by the said time-piece, arrived at tbe depot in time to discover the train had left about an bour previous. He now sets his watch by the town clock.

SOME careless contractor placed a pile of curbing on tbe street about twelve feet from the sidewalk, on the corner of Third and Ohio streets, Isst Wednesday, where it remained all night. A gentleman driving along in bis buggy after night came in contact with it and bad a very narrow escape from serious injury. Such carelessness on the part of contractors ought to be guarded against.

THE Light Guards will camp at the fair grounds next week. They will go out each evening and drill until dark then sleep on tbe grounds during the night, after which they will drill for a time in the morning and then return to busiaess in town. Any of tbe {members who can remain upon the grounds duringjthe day will practice traget shcot ing. A target gallery is to be established at the armory, where the members will have preliminary practice at glass balls.

AT last it has been decided*that our city shall have tbe free postal delivery. Tbe carriers will commence delivernig letters at tbe bouses October 1st. Terre Haute is classed second, and is entitled to six carriers and forty mall boxes. This is a great boon to our citizens and will supply a want which has long been felt by all. It will necessitate the employment four extra men in the post office department, who, together with nearly all the clerks at present employed will be required as carriers,

In order to insure the successful working of the system citizens who have correspondence would do well to have all their letters addressed with the street and number.

IT ISsaid that prisoners who are tried in tbe Mayor's court and fined, but whose lmpecuniosity will not admit of their paying or staying their assessment, are Immediately turned loose upon the community instead of being required to serve tbe asual time in the city prison. If this state of affairs exists, and la to be continued, would It not be a good move to discbarge the whole police force on the ground of being a useless and expensive luxury whiob the city can get along without. Such a policy may be urged on tbe ground of economy, but of tbe wisdom of suoh economy there can be but one opinion, and that nnfavorable. The lnatltutlons of the city are established for a definite purpoee which should be respected by those in authority.

A DBSRRTSD WIFE,

A young woman, a German, named 3ophie Vogt, who has lately been In the employ of S Frank, of this city, and who by Industry and economy has daring the pist few years saved about J300 of her earnings, had the misfortune to marry a man named Louis Houswert, a barkeeper In this city, who persuaded her to marry him. Tbe ceremony was preformed here about three weeks ago, after which he represented to her that owing to a previous engsgement with another young lady here, it would be better for them to remove to Cincinnati in order that he might avoid an action for breach of promise. Tbe confiding wile consented to his proposition and placed all her money In hla hands in order that be might engage in business at their new home. Arriving at Cincinnati they secured a room, where their trunks were left while tbey made a trip to Louis* ville, where he left In tbe evening, stating that as he might meet some relatives it was possible he would not return until lata. Tbe night passed, and tbe forenoon of tbe next day without bringingthe husband. Becoming alarmed, Mis. Houswert returned immediate* ly to Cincinnati, bat only to find be bad been there ahead of her abd disappeared with her trunks, clothing, money Mid many valuable presents which she bad received on tbe oooasion of ber illfeted marriage. Kind friends In this city who beard tbe unfortunate girl's sad story have sent for her to return at once. -n few* tM"

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING

THE new city clerk. Eugene V. Debs, Is going to assume the duties of his offioe under nnlooked for difficulties. At the last meeting of tbe council be presented communication naming Alexander J. Mullen as his selection for deputy clerk, and giving hia reasons for not sppointlng the preeent incumbent, Mr. Frank E. Heaney. The council Immediately proceeded to alt down upon him by abolishing the office of deputy clerk and retaining Mr. Heaney aa assistant clerk, which seems to be a distinction without any material difference. Under the oity charter tbe clerk can appoint hia deputy, with the consent of the council but no provision Is msde for the sppointment of his deputy by the oouncll, so It would seem aa though he la at liberty to refuse the services of Mr. Heaney, who, in such esse, will have a very good sinecure. Mr. Debswss tbe most popular candidate on his ticket, receiving tbe majority of all tbe votes cast, there being three candidates ia the field. He files his bond for the fslthfnl discharge of hia duties, snd is responsible for the sets of his deputy. Tbe general opinion is thst the act of the council waa unwarranted and an insult to Mr. Debs.

THE Indiana editorial excursion is at an end. The war between the Indians and the Indiana editors has olosed, and the chiefs are once more enjoying the sweet repoee of civil life. Chief Terry waltzed into his office the other morning in his war paint, with a whoop and a war dance. He scalped Goodwin on the spot, snd would have lifted the hair of the remainder, but the new style of hair cutting prevented him.

Since his return, Harry Buntln only goes up town very early in the morning or after business hours at nigbt, and then keeps in the middle of the street in order that he may not hear the sound of tbe familiar fog-horn, which will, however, be issued as usual.

Correspondent Riddle, of the Banner, looks hale and hearty. His German letters were very readable. He speaks with a strong German accent, and is assiduously cultivating a taste for beer and sohweitzercase.

Luther Hager has not that consumptive sppearance which he had before his trip. He Is now going Into the lecture business. Letters addressed to his agent, Rev. Abbey, will receive prompt attention.

Rev. E. W. Abbey enjoys life on the rail to such an extent that be ooncluded to take some more of it in his'n, and has branched off on the northern trail.

The remainder of the party are in their usual health and spirits, snd are longing for another free excursion. I j?.

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OUR neighboring town of Sullivan was tbe scene of a terrible tragedy last Thursday morning. It appears that one George W. Leacb, an amateur detective, arrested a man named James Clark for a supposed outrage. In going along tbe street Clark attempted to make his escape, whereupon Leach commenced firing at him with a revolver, tbe first shot striking a bystander, a very warm friend of Leach's, named Henry Fry, and who has since died from the effects of his wound. The second shot passed between two young ladies who were walking arm and arm, and thej third hit Clark in the back, from the effects of which be cannot recover. l' **JS*

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Fry was* a fermlr rfceide'nV'of this city, from whence he removed to Sullivan a year or two ago. His remains were brought up last night to tbe residence of his mother, from whence the funeral will occur to-morrow. He wss quiet and inoffensive, being well liked by all who knew him.

Tbe Indiscriminate shooting by officers at prisoners who are charged with some trivial offence, and who may en* deavor to escape, ought to be discouraged by all good citizens. It Is becoming quite too common, and, unless tbe charge is a very grave one, entirely inexcusable. There should be something more than mere suspicion to justify an officer In the free use of the pistol *fr

A FEW years ago the city commenced an action against the E. A T. H. rail* road company for the purpose of compelling tbe opening Of Ohio street across the tracks of that company. The case was taken to Parke oounty upon a change of venue, and, after costing the city about 92,250, was dismissed. At that time there were seven tracks across tbe street. Tbe question is again before tbe city council, and unless a compromise oan be made, there is a fair prospect of much trouble and expense ahead. At tbe present time there are nineteen tracks across the line of tbe street, covering a width of two hundred and fifty feet, and over which there are constantly running two or three looomotives. The car work* of Seath A Hager are Immediately in the way, snd to open tbe street would separate their shops *rom the yard. If tbe opening is persisted in on the part of the city, the one will be taken to tbe

Supreme Court.

If tbe railroad should lose, tbe damages which tbe city would have to pay property holders would, at tbe lowest calculation, amount to 190,000, besides attorneys fees snd other costs, Tbe railroad company proposes that the dty erect a bridge across tbe disputed ground, of tbe expense of which they propose to pay one-third, no matter how expensive the structure may be, and If it is such sn Inestimable benefit to the dwellers ia that locality, let them pay the balsnos. In going Into a matter of this kind, it would be well foe tbe representatives of our people to consider the oost, tbe aninrfmi standing of the city, and the utility of the project.

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The Outlook

Business in Terre Haute

Not Going to the Dogs!

The Merchants All Busy!

nufiictories Running to Their Fullest Capacity.

The Grumblers Silenced!

"A Taa»fal Qilckstsp to which We Cas All March the BMMitoPrHrMS."

For number of years past a systemstic sttempt has been made from a certain quarter to educate the people of this locsllty In the belief thst the businees interests were dying that there has been a steady decline In all departments of trade that millions of citizens throughout the land, quite willing to work, are out of employment, with starvation staring them in the face, and the grim monster, desth, in the most horrible shspes, not far distant that the country was fast going to the dogs, snd tbe present financial policy of the government was hastening it upon its downward course. Tbe community had been so persistently shot at by such statements that they had become discouraged, and were really beginning to believe them. Never a word was said to encourage our merchants in the endeavor to make times better. The business of the city was neglected, and the space filled with the all-absorbing topic of desolation, ruin and financial death. Thanks, however, to the interposition of a kind Providence, and the persistency with which those in authority have carried out a wise policy, our country is sgain upon its feet, and is dashing forward once more with all that vigor which is characteristic of healthful young manhood. Business to-day is better than it has been for a great many years. Tbe manufactories are all running to their fullest capacity—many of them nigbt and day—and even then are unable to fill their orders with tt-at promptitude which the demand requires, many of the merchants having to wait weeks for their goods. This indicates not only good times for the manufacturer, and merchants, but also for tbe skilled labor of our country. The prioe of the raw material is, in all cases, good, which would indicate prosperity for the producer. Money is abundant, and tbe demand for it easy. There has been found no difficulty in finding an abundance of it with which to move the enormous crop with which the country has been favored this season. People are getting out of debt—another good sign—an unfailing oue that tbe reaction is permanent. The quantity of goods sold is rapidly increasing, and our merchants are making preparations for tbe largest fall trade they have ever bad. While the profits are not so large as formerly, tbe difference in the amount sold will, in tbe aggregate, more than make this up. Tbe bottom has at last been knocked out of the hard times, and we are, slowly it may be, but surely, advancing to that prosperity which is sure to crown persistent effort in the right direction.

Believing it to be a matter of interest to the readers of The Mail, we called upon some of our prominent business men for tbelr views upon the subject, and take great pleasure In presenting them. We did not find a single instance of grumbling, on the contrary, all were highly elat^ wlth the pros pect.

R. L. Ball, stovee, etc., said: "My trade is looking up. It has been terribly dull for along time, but I am so ssugulne of a good fell trade that I am laying in a very large fall stock—tbe handsomest which I have.ever brought to tbe oity. During tbe past few weeks I have had the best trade which I have experienced for years. I believe tbe improvement will not be so rapid as some people think, but taat it will be permanent. In my trade, taking tbe. raw material aa a basis, It ia always better on a rising market, and the price of iron ia steadily Increasing. Money ia plentier, easier, and people are paying their bills promptly."

H. S. Richardson, chinaware: "tfy trade ia getting much better. During tbe mouth of July it waa not very good, but August la much better, and my sales Me much larger than last year."

D. Reibold, boots and shoes. "I can't complain. Business Is good, and my trade is mnch better than It has been at any time alnoe the panic. It Is true the profits are small in comparison with what they used to be, but we must build up gradually. The bottom is knocked out of tbe bard times and we are now crawling up. Collections are better than I ever knew them to be—men are paying up without being aaked to do so. I am selling twice as many goods as I have done during previous years."

K. M. Waimsiey, of Ryce A Walmeley, carpet dealers. "The Indications are good for the fell trade. I do not think we are going to rush into tbe flash times again, but we are gradually working up. Our trade Is better than it has been for six years. Goods in our line are steadily advancing in prioe, and are very scarce. That is going to be tbe trouble—the inability of soanufecturera tofurnisb goods to meet the demand. Tbe termers hsve had bountiful crops, sad money Is plenty. People feel cheerful, and disposed to purchase."

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"TMde 1*improving. We sre doing an increased basins—, which Is better thsn it bss been for three yeara. People are coming forward and paying well.

Max F. Hoborg, of Hoberg, Root A Co,, Diy Gooda/ "Shat we will have a good fell trade I feel certain. Everything Indicates It. All goods are commanding a good prioe. Tbe gold basis hss plaoed tu upon a sure foundation, from which we will build up and aurely prosper. Our sales for July and August sre larger than those of the seme months for the past six yeara. The farmers sre rapidly paying off their debta. I believe that Terre Haute bss a bright future be her."

Georgo B. Brokaw, Brokaw Bros., Carpets, etc.: "Business is Improving very muoh. Tbe trouble with us now Is to get goods fast enough to meet tbe demand. The manufacturers cannot turn out goods fest enongh to fill tbelr orders they are all abont a month behind, and have been compelled to call in their travelers. I hsve feith in the continuation of the good times, snd expect trade to nearly double itself in the next year. The financial policy of the government is a good one and has settled tbe queetlon of vslues. There is plenty of money in the country for sll things. Our oountry has been blessed in two ways—Providence has blessed us with good crops, and Ohio has blessed us with Sbermsn."

Foster Brothers, Dry Goods and Carpets, speak of their business as eminently satisfactory. Their sales are fully 50 per cent In advance of last year and they are expecting a still greater Increase In tbe business of the fall months. Some of this Improvement they sttribute to the general feeling of prosperity pervading the country, but the greater portion of the increase they are Inclined to trace to their new system of doing business, or as they call it, their "new departure." Tbelr carpet trade shows tbe Improvement more perhsps than any other branch of their business.™

Preston Hussey, President National State Bank: "I believe the great improvement in business is caused chiefly by the enormous sums of money paid out by wheat purchasers.^ Money is very plenty and the demand .for it is very moderate. Since the wheat'sales commenced the deposits In bankihave Increased very peroeptlbly. The farmers are depositing largely, which is a| very encouraging sign. There is plenty of money In the country to carryjon the business, and it is to|be had at very moderate rates. Judging from present indications, 1 think the improvement in business will be permanent, and I look for times when money canjjbe had for all business without the least trouble or Inconvenience to anybody.! (The financial policy of the government seems to work satisfactorily, and the indications are that resumption will be a success."

Frank McKeen, McKeen & Co., bankers: "Money is much plentier than It has been for years. Tbe banks are all glutted with it. The demand for short time loans ia grester thau it has been. The long time loans are belngrapldly paid off, and tbe demand for them'does not equal the supply. Our deposits are principally from farmers, although the mercantile deposits are very large. The deposits are much larger than they have been for three or four yeara. 4 There is an abundance of money for all business. Tbe general state of trade Is much improved, and the outlook is very bright. There will be a decrease in the profits, but tbey will be sure. The Sherman policy is all right, and I believejhim to be the smartest money manpn£America to-day."

A. G. Austin, hardware. "Business is very lively, although tbe margin is small, but even with small profits, the activity makes It interesting. Thejproepect of a steady improvement is good. I do not think it will be rapid, but it will be steady and in pace with tbe proaperity of the terming interests. We are doing a much larger cash business than heretofore. The people have got to live economically, and merchants, to live on the smaller profits whioh are prevailing, must disoourage the 'credit system snd foster oa«h sales."

W. H. Armstrong, Buntin A Arm* strong, druggist* "Business Is good. We used to be mnch annoyed by obarity calls, bnt we scaroely ever bear of them now. Our manufacturing department is doing a much larger business than we have done for four or fivelyeara.BWhlle the demand for luxuriee is largely decreasing, that for staple articieelson tbe Increase. Our sales for this month are one-third larger than they have been for any previous month forbears."

J.Q. Button, Books and Stationery: "I feel very mnch encouraged over the business outlook. I am prospering first rate. The credit system is dying out, and while we will have to do with smaller profits I believe tbe Increase in the sale* will make up for it. I am ahead of isst ysar*s businees considerably. I notice this year a disposition to purchase goods which are in the line of luxuries."

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ISUsha Havena, Etayens d: Geddes, Notions: "Everything Is encouraging— as much as I ever knew it to be. Trade Is much better than It has been at any timesince tbe panic, and I see BO reason why the prosperity should not oontinue to Improve. Money Is plenty'and we never did such a large cash businees. The only drawback Is tbe inability of manufacturers to furnish goods quickly as tbe demand requires. Some lines of goods Me being sold a long time ahead of production."

Tbe Terre Haute Iron and Nail Works are rushing business through ss speedily as their femliUss will admit. The rolling department la running double time,

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and tbe nallworks to their fullest capacity, and yst they are unable to .aopflly the demand. There are three hundred and forty men employed. Business Is much Improved, being equal te what it waa In 1872. They have never known suoh good prospect for tell, trade. Prlcee are advanolng.

Kidder Bros., Millers, sre running their mill night snd day to its fullest capacity. They have six run of burrs, snd turn out from 200 barrels to 225 barrels per day, whioh is principally disposed of to the home trade. Tbey employ 18 men.

The Wabash Iron Compsny employs upwards of 200 hsnds, snd is running to its fnlleet capacity, night and day, with large orders ahead, and no agents out drumming up trade for them.

The Vigo Iron Company employs 30 men, and the furnace Is running full time.

William Paddock A Co., Millers, are running to their fullest cspsdty, night and day. They have eleven run of burrs, employ 20 hands, and turn oat 250 barrels flour each day, which finds a ready sale In eastern markets. The firm is behind its orders.,^

B. G. Cox, of H. Halmah, Wholesale Grocer: "Our sales sre lsrger this season, and we have abetter prospect thsa we have bad for years. Money Is easier, collections good, snd better thsn they hsve been for several years. I believe the improvement is permanent."

Joseph Nlrdlinger, clothier. ''Trade Is good, and the prospect for the tell trade Is better thsn ever before. I have just returned from the east, where I find the demand for goods greater than it has been for seven years. The eastern manufactories are all busy, and cannot turnout goods as rapidly as they are wanted, purchasers hsvlng to wait three or four weeks on their orders. I believe tbe Improvement is permanent."

The hub and spoke factory of Keyes fc Sykes, which manufactures everything in their line, from a spoke to a wagon, employs 125 handa, acd are running overtime. Their goods are shipped in every direction in the oountry, and they are unable to supply tbe demand with their preeent capacity, nf

F. H. McElfresh, Phoenix Foundry and machine works: "Slnoe April last, onr business has been steadily on the Incresse. The Improvement hss been gradual, and will be, I believe, permanent. We are now having a good trade, being crowded with more orders for all klndB of machinery than we are able to fill. Our trade la a decided improve* ment on anything we have had since 1873. Our trade of 1577 ww

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than that of 1876, and this year is away ahead of 1877. Wc at present employ thirty-two hsnds, whom we hsve to work overtime. We could use more good men, but cannot get them—good hands being scarce at present.

Brinkman A Russell, staves and heading, have been In operation here sinoe May 12th. They report business first rate have orders for everything they can make employ 85 hands, snd have been running night and day to keep up. They have shipped ten oar loads of material this week, all of whlch^goes west.

Fred A. Ross, real estste broker: "The real estate business Is improving there is, in general, a better feeling In regard to it than there has been*fbr four years past. One evidence of the improvement is the foot that thosejwho have heretofore been loaning their money, are now making inquiries and are .purchasing property. There is not, as yet, much activity in outside city property It is yet very low. Investors seem]to beef the opinion that inside property^ls the most desirable, snd are looking around for bargains as an evidenoe of|thls, one firm in tbe groeery business yesterday purchased a room on Main street for 97,000 cash. Atthepresentttmethereis a great scarcity of dwelling houses which would rent for |12 to |20 per month although not in that line of business, often have as manyjas thirty applications a day for them. I am of the opinion the improvement|will be ateady and permanent. There is a deolded improvement in tbe terming community,, and that la the foundation* of (all prosperity.

The interview might have*been more extended, but many of onr leading merchants are out of the city purchasing goods, or upon pleasure. It ia long enough, however, to give our resders a fair representation of the general feeling upon the aubjeot. There has been no suppression—no grumbling wss heard from any person.

A VERY lengthy and stringent ordinance was introduced at the last meeting of tbe council, entitled "an .ordinance to further promote and secure thei health of the city of Terre Haute, and aupplemental to an an ordinance, Ac." To a person who Is unaoquainted with tbe laws of tbe dty it might seem neo*. essary to take some such steps as are proposed in this ordinance, but a carefttl perusal of onr dty statutes will convince any reasonable minded person^ that tbe taking of suoh step isalto-|^ getber unnecessary. At tbe present time the board of health has unlimited' power to take such steps as they may deem necessary for tbe sanitary good of tbe dty. In fact nearly all tbe dty officers are under its control. Then where Is the neoesslty of cumbering the books with unnecessary lawaf We||.• have too much law. now, considering tbe loose manner in which it is enforced. In foct our sanitary laws arei^ not enforced at all, unless in a few des-^ perate cases. Let us have a stricter enforcement of the laws we have before turning too much attention to new and^ unnsisesssiy ones.

Swiss Ague Cure cures Fever or Ague on short notice, and never tells,