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Off several occasions, of lata. mention b«s been made in the newspapers of the erection of anew court houee in this county. :Fapers requesting tbe board of commissioners to baild one have been very extensively circulated, and have been signed by the majority of those who have been requested Uxdo so. The matter i» being pnt in sucb-a shape that the board cannot do otherwise than give the matter careful consideration. No one proposes to erect a cestly building, but at the same time it should be such as would reflect credit upon the wealth, •Intelligence, and good taste of the citizens. 'The county owns a beautiful square, which was donated to it for coart bouse purposes, but for several years it has lain idle, and benefited only tbe few -who have used it for the purpose of storing away farm machinery. Tbe building at present in use is about the last one which a stranger-would guesaas being used for tliat purpose. It is un suitable ler it in every -respect. The offices are insecure, and in case of .fire, property-would be destroyed which the price of several court houses would not replaoe. The clerk's office is lined from floor to ceiling with court papers, asU also tbe auditor's office, while tbe offleq of the treasurer has no protection what--ever against nfire. Being a mere shell, the building, if it once caught fire, would be rapidly consumed. If.anyone doubts 1 that the building is unsuited to oourt house purposes, let him walk in while .*aom*case is being tried, and the uproar caused by wagons passing on the street will cause him to think he is confined in oM base drum of large dimensions with .forty able-bodied men pounding away ^01" dear life.

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Gfew among the lawyers .who can overcome this noise by strength o! lung, but AAtey are very rare cases in .the profession, and speaking with that force which «an be heard .adlstance of two miles is very exhausting, to tbe body if not to tbe mind, although it may have no effect m. the oheek. When this building was

Meted, it was not tbe intention that it's se for present, .purposes should be per tauent, but that as soon as tbe county ould be free of debt a suitable one oold.be erected on the.ground intend tot that, purpose. The oounty is now of debt. 'Taxes have been decreased taveml years past, and yet a oourt ie.which would please everybody tt built without increasing the rate

sb sb ed out for hou oan ofta: ing a the 1878 tinue rapidlj oontlno tax pay tbey wo be an bo the prop fi60,eoo. future itci

UktioQ. This can be done by creataiaking fnnd, as was done to pay uddge bonds, whioh the taxos for will meet in full. Why not oontbls linking land? Times are improving,and doubtless will •ito improve. Tbe burden spon would not bo increased, and old J»vaa building which would oar to tbeoonnty. The cost of oeed build lag is not to exceed

The indications Are that In the uuaat be as obe^ply built as at \t time. Now material and

the preset labor are cl although both are stead lly advancl.

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usual cry ot jobbery is raised in this ai* in aimilar oft sons who can out a Job in everything If it

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their noees in, •wjthmg is well and good, but shou W it.cbanco to bo beyond their reach, the luae-and cry is Immediately raised. I P*"** board of oommlssloners 1 **erheen guilty of any extravagant &•* f*5l®d to hear of it. OnU «ftafcrary tbey run to the other extreme ,*ndW vwgr doubtful if they oouid bt imoseapadng of their

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own money than t. of that of the oounty, always exc •pttngU* matter of their own pay, wnlc i» duawn with the utmost regularity an pratiaion.

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oourt bouse is brought* befact them, the hoard will rotor it to be people, and if they vote in favor of the'project it will be «Kcted ahould the bm *ity woord their Totes fg-«—* it, it will n-tt be built. This looks fair enough, and .does not look modi like jobbery. ooRoaors.

Tbe reunion had Its humorous side, too. T.T. noUoeda young hnan sailing down Main street, decked oat in a gorgeous array of uniform and braao—principally bran. His heels Jwert orna-

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Haute. It has been a glorious time for the old soldiers who nist and talked over old ttmee, when to wear the blue meant more than a grand review. Then tbe nation was at war with herself and required tbe a&rvioes of all her able bodied eons who eould be spared from other pursuits. It w*i noble cause in which to be engaged, and the perpetna tion of its memories is commendable in the highest degree.

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gamfcss admired the uniform and waxeC mustache, saluting ite wearer at every step, and pointing him oo* as tbe cos.-mander-in-cbief of die fercea. To soldiers and the ©ouflt^y people, «he Chinaman was tbe fleetest attraction, bisepedes being rare ha this neighborhood. Tbe major's aoake-np ceased mcch confusion among outsiders. A great many people la this world are governed by outside appearances, and his appearance indicated him to toe no oommou individual. cHe was gotten up for the oocssion regardless of expense and, some people said, good taste. Solomon in all his glory*7as not arrayed so stunningly, but then old Solosoen was tbe wisest of men. A cynical individual •was beard to remark'tbat "the most dis-play-loving and brass be-dlzenei savage of tbe kingdom of ©ahomey was never

ooetumed." Of course most of such remarks were caused through envy, and little heed was paid to them. When a man has honors thrust upon him he is in doty bound to reflect as much credit upon himself and others as hie ability •will allow.

A Woman's Opinions,

Sitting idly by the window this op-j pressive afternoon, one dees not feel like having any Opinions, and much less like expressing them. Genuinq October weather is .the loveliest in the year—crisp and bredng in the morning, full of soft haze and mellow tints at noonday, cool and •aiar-lifc^at eventide The breezes float gently through tbei trees, whispering a larewell to the leaves that drop about oar feet in.flakes of golden brown and crimson. There is no music so sad as the4rrufltle an exquisite) rest fills the

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seem afar ofl and forgotten. vWe canal most aocept the romantic belief of tbe Indians, who thought these balmy ^airs oame directly from bbe court of a great and benevolent southwestern god and, following up this poetic idea, it seems that the spirit of man-should be borne away upon these soft .winds, and the body pass into dust with tbe^rest of nature's beautiful productions. .Autumn seems a fitting time for tbe0ld or mid-dle-aged to die, and pass away in the ripened fullness of naaturity. JBut al though to day, with ite dreamy quiet, may bring thoughts of death and its calm repose, the morrow with its rever beoating cannon, its gorgeous,pageantry and.surging crowds, wild dispel all such fandes, and fill our minds with strong, active life, and a desire for pleasure .and amusement. The Grand Army Reunion! It cannot be imagined or experienced by any except those who have soldiered together, who have alike shared toil and privation, the soanty rations, the long march,.and side by side have faoed death before a relentless enemy. And as the? lie beneath their tenta, free

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all danger and securely protected by the .government that owes its life and strength to their bravery many a pleasant Incident will be recalled andmany a manly tearwlll fall at tbe resasmbrance of those couirades who can sever meet with them again. Reverence for the dead soldier, honor for the living and should the time ever come whenour country again needs dewill still be

fenders, the old heroes found ready«/or duty and the ranks will be reinforced "three hundred thousand

Ms. There li a^claas of per~ strong," by those who, eighteen years ago, were little children of brave men and faithful women.

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has been carried to its fullest extent, this week, by the two rival circus companies. They have resorted to every device, tbey have jitilised every inch of spaoe. I have expected every morning to find a poster pasted on the front door. The "Big 6" has the advantage of the cheqp admission fee, but tbe "Big 3" oomas first, and evesybody who baa fifty oenta to spare will not wait for tbe second ahow. I! we consider tbe slae and variety of the entertainment given by a circus, are cannot complain that we do not get.our money'a worth. Tbe oircua has changed greatly since the time that many of as can remember when one lit tiering performance no show boasted of more than one olephant, and all the riders

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dosely followed by one of| ^Bernhardt in thia country, particular

the CMaamen, and public attention was stress is Wd upon the fact that she has divided equally between them. The several children and has never been

married. Every actress knows that nothing inoreasea her popularity so much as a scandal of some sort but tbst it is oertain death, professionally, for her to marry. Now what is the state of American morality to bring about such a condition of affairs as tbisq and bow oan we hopq for virtue among our actors and actresses with such encouragement? In tieis connection we are reminded of 'MISSjane oooms, who is winning fame by her talent, unassisted by any doubtful tricks orartifioeo. "School for Scandal," one of tho finest oomedies ever written, was pre-i seoted to a crowded house. The sectioc of seats reserved for distinguished visitors were appropriately decorated, bat either there are no distinguished guests in the city, or else they did not appreciate tbe compliment, for the seats remained unoccupied all the early part of the evening, and were finally taken by ordinary mortals. The plcy was well put upon the stage,-and did not seem to be written expressly for the "star indeed Miss Coombs did not appear often enough. -She is an elegant looking woman, and plays in a natural and charming manner. All of the principal mparts were well represented, but some of the support was exceedingly "thin," both literally -and figuratively. The play suggests ^several thoughts:—the prevailing and. pernicious habit of scan dal, where "At every breath a reputa tion dies," and the wrongs and unh^ppiness resulting therefrom the danger of trusting too implicitly a man who •bounds in high moral sentiments and the appearanoes that may conspire to injure the character of an innocent woman. Especially does it convey the moral lesson that,-since the tongue of slander cannot be silenced, the -wise man and the prudent woman, however oonsdousof their own integrity, will strictly conform (to tbe conventional and long established rules of propriety

Ho matter how .narrow and confined these limits may appear, there is no pleasure to be obtained by stepping aside that can in any degree compensate for the loss of a pure and spotless char «cter.

Susan Perkins' Letter.

Tkrrb Haute, Oct. 2,1879.

Dearbst Josephine:—I take advan tage of tbe only leisure time I shall have during the remainder .of this week to answer your welcome letter received yesterday, Friday and Saturday are to be regular gala days. I wish you could be with as. Grand Reunion of Soldiers, two mammoth circuses, two theatrical troupes, prize drills, band tournament, sham battle, etc., etc.

We shall «ee a great many soldiers and shoulder straps, butssthey all served in the wac, which commenced about the time I was born, I fear they will be too old and too much married to utilize for flirting pupoees. Well, we oan fall back upon our ornamental military companies and I know by experience that for a first class, heart smashing, flirtation,

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upon. Speaking of flirtations reminds me that a number of them are about to terminate very seriously right in our midst—not in suicides, but worse still, in matrimony.

First, there is a belle who will shortly be married to an attractive young widower. Another belle has captivated the affections of an offioer in the navy, which will result in a marriage next month. Still another naval officer has succumbed to tbe charms of another belle. (You moat always describe a young lady who is about to be married, as a "belle.") A bewitching belle who realdea north of Main street completes the list of those who will be sacrificed on tbe altar of Hymen this fall. There at* several others butt have agreed not to say anything about it for awhile yet.

I promised to tell you something of the pitched battltf that la going on among tbe newspapers here bat Town Talk, with that "nose tor news" which is his distinguishing feature, found out the entire particulars and anticipated all that would say on tbe subject, and

amply large for the whole of oourse you read It in last week*s Mail. -r A gentleman who resides away from used pads for ibe horae'a hack. Why, here but takes most of our papers said %. A A* A _A Jk _J A. 1 tk. 1 aft»A

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tbe urchin in short pants would torn up that, judging from them, there waa the his nose at «och an exhibition nowadays. There la nothing elevating to the ssiod in a drees, nor Is thai* anything particularly demoralising bat they have probably had their day, and passad the xenith of their popularity. Speaking of moral shows calls to mind three ootiess of actresses that appeared in the papees a short time ago. One advertised that Mlaa Annie Fox would appear in tbe Humpty Dumpty troupe and called special attention to the fact |that she wm the lady who gained a rather unenviable notoriety with one William fin*

meanest set of men in Tsrre Haute of any plaoe In the United States. Did ha mean that he judged of the editors by their papers, or that this waa his opinion of the cUisan*s in general? Now, oar editor* as a olass are peeoeful, moral and law abiding, bat, like othor dlstin. galshed people, tbey have their little peculiarities. I cannot tell you much about Gfkoerar, of the Banner, exoept that he Is quite a fine looking man. He baa the advantage of "aaying his say"

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the other papers they considerately leave him out of the fight—whioh is luoky for Mr. (printer, please spell it tor me)—or for the papers, I don't know whioh. Mr. Hardeaty, of the Courier, is not particularly handsome, but be is plucky and is bound to make hla [paper sell even if he baa to substitute the sensational for the literary. Indeed, he properly estimates the taste of a large portion of our-citizens. He is tike a flea, he la little but he caa make man feel very unoomfortable. Hia wife does much effective work on the paper and may be called the "silent ipartner," if such a term can be applied to a woman. The Courier has "patent inaides" but it is not necessary to copyright the outaide as there is not the slightest danger of any other paper trying to pass off tbe Courier's productions as its own. Mr. Allen, of the National, is a gebial fellow with plenty of friends. He is all that remains of the old, original, greenback Express. If Mr. Allen would employ a short-hand reporter to acoompany him around town and take down kis conversation each day for publication in the National, it would be found necesssry to change the paper from a weekly to a daily and exclude all other reading matter. At present tbe National is rather "thin" but it will probably last as long as the party it represents. Mr. Allen's ambition is to write a History of the World which shall differ from all other Histories by paying less attention to the wars and dwelliug more upon the customs and institutions of the people. In preparing this History Mr. Alleti's extended travels and thorough mastery over so many different tongues (or rather, such complete command over one), will be of tbe greatest benefit. He is advertising for 5,000 boys to distribute the National next Saturday. It is a question for matbematidans whether the usual edition can be divided and subdivided often enough to give eaeh boy a piece of pa per. S. D. Terry, «f tbe Ledger, is a handsome gentleman, not veny far from thirty years of age. He is a good writer but his writings sometime lack judgment. He occasionally lets hie temper run away with his bread and ibutter as in tbe case of publie printing. In this connection one is led to remark that if the Ledger and Gazette would devote as much energy towards giving their subscribers a readable paper, as they do towards seouring the city and county printing, they would not need tbe latter to pay expenses. In sddition to his newspaper, Mr. Terry also owns a hank on Wall street—or the bank owns Mr.

in the German language and, In oonss ... qoeoee, can make whatever remarks he disinterested spectator at a dog fight,

gllsh a short time ago. Another mana- pleases about tbe moat of people and He strictly adheres to the maxim, ger states that he will introduce a oele- they will never find It out. Having no Never step on any man's toes, for by so brated actress, "late mistress of the German rival and not interfering with doing you may lose a subscriber. When

Terry—it is uncertain whioh, but in either case that is a matter for them to settle between themselves.

The Express is at present edited Dy Col. R. N. Hudson, the Irreverent call him "Bob." He can perform more acrobatic feats In a political way, such as throwing a handspring from one party to another, or turning back somersaults over the line that divides one organisation from the other—he can do this oftener and with more ease than any other man in these parts. However, it is safe to assume that while he occupies the editorial chair of a Republican newspaper be will be a strict adherent to that party. He has naturally a fine mind but lacks the advantages of early education, so that those editorials which are not borrowed frbm other papers, bear upon them not only tbe stamp of originality and old age, but also have tbe impress of anew and novel system of grammar. Under the Colonel's able management the subscription list of the Express is dally on the increase and tbe "boom" of Republican victory is beard throughout—Vigo oounty."

Tbe Gazette is ably managed by W. C. and S. F. Ball, assisted by a oorps of type setters known among the other printers in town ss the "Nursery." The Messrs. Ball are gentleman of elegant presence and have the advantage of belonging to one of the old families, you know yet, with true democratic spirit, they permit, nothing aristocratic about tbeir paper but make it plebian enough to suit the moat common of tastes. They are praotioal, matterof-fact gentlemen. Just now they are er joying the delightful notoriety of a libel suit, and it affords them subject-matter for an unlimited number of their brilliant editorials. Tbey made very material insinuations against a woman who professes to deal only in spirits. One would suppose when tbe medium had a six feet high and three teet broad husband, she would not have to appeal to tbe law for protection. He would stand a moch better ohanoeof getting "satisfaction" oat of tbe editors than she would.

Then that* is The Mail, edited by P. & Wsstfall, or "Parry,1* for short. He la a living proof to the contrary of tbe aswflon that, "No man of brains parts his hair in tbe middle." He has made a financial suoosss out of the paper which is a good evidence of ability. From his customary position on the top of the Chios be can look serenely down upon the sqoabhlsa of the other papers, like a

BUFFAL0 BILL, in dram# of "MAY CODY or Lost and Won," with Tribe of Genuine Indians, at the Opera House, Saturday Evening Oct. 11th.

be wishes to strike a blow at any bodys iniquities be lets Town Talk or Woman'a Opinions do the hitting and he gently sponges off the victim with a soothing editorial. He is excellently assisted by a yonng man who answers to tbe Scottish nsme of Duncan. He goes about with the most friendly and unsuspicious air imaginable, entraps you into a conversation, gets you to tell all you know and to "give yourself away," if possible, snd then works up all yon aay into locals and other matter. He is an adept at unearthing frauds and would open up a mine of wickedness every week if be were not oautiously restrained by the edltor-in-ohief. ir in these hasty and incomplete penpictures of eminent men, the different Reporters have not been mentioned it is became they are beyond the reach of a feeble pencil like mine.

Now, dear Josephine, adieu. I feel that I have occupied your time too long and will reserve a chapter on fashions till next week. You will exouse me, for men are more interesting than millinery at any time.

Affectionately Yours."- ________ Susie.

THE PASSING SHOW.

PINAFORE.

Haverly's Chicago Church Choir Pinafore company made Its first appearance at tbe Opera House on Thursday evening last. Tbe audience was much smaller than the performance deserved, but was quite enthusiastic. The 00m pany is first olass in every respect, and shows that great cart has been taken in tbe selection of the oast. Against the performance not one word can be said.

The Captain Corcoran of Mr. Jno. E. McWade was a perfect pieoe ol acting and his singing was everything that could be desired. The same may also be said of the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B., of Mr. Frank A. Bowen and each of the other characters.#.

Mm. Louis Folk who takes the part of Josephine, was uuable to appear on account of sickness her^place was admirably filled by Miss Ada Summers,

Tbe chorus is a very large one, numbering about fifteen performers, and is faultless. The orchestra numbers twelve performers, who travel with the company. Taken as a whole, the performance is the best which we have witnessed in Terre Haute for many years.

The company gives another performance this eveoing, and to those of our citizens who can enjoy a really good musical entertainment we would,say go by all means.

JAHB OOOMBS*

This talented actress made her appearance at the Opera Honse last evening before tbe largest audienoe of the season. She assumed the difficult role of Lady Teazle in Sheridan oelebrated comedy of Tbe School for Scandal. Miss Coombs is one of the best of the old school of actresses whioh is fast passing sway. She has a good presence and magnificent voice aBd sustained her part admirably. Tbe support was not up to the average.

THE LONDON SHOW.

Cooper A Bailey's great London show paid this dty a visit yesterday, giving two performances. It is an immense affair. Their oollection of animala is very large. The ring performance was one of the best we have ever seen, and pleased everybody who witnessed it. Their summer season concluded here here yesterday, but most of tbe company will keep together as heretofore.

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great railroad show is in the dty to-day. It claims to be the largest oonoern of tbe kind in the ooantry, having six shows in one. Tbe main tent is supported by eight center poles. The museum consists of thirty osges of animals. Tbe price of admission Is placed st 25 cents, so that it may come within the reach of all*

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Next Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. McKee Rankin will appear at tbe Opera House in Joaquin Miller's Drama of tbe Danitee. The Louisville Courier Journal spsaks of it as follows:

Joaquin Miller's play of "the Danltes" has evidently lost none of the attract!venom among the Louisville theatre-goers. The Aral performance or tbe second enlent of the company at this theatre

present seasoo, was given 'ast night, and the house was well filled. The drama Is the greatest ever written a pun a di*

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Mm MIV |l vm »«CV wva waawwa* ttnctly American subject sod lu presentation by Mr. McKee Rankin and Miss Kitty

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pany. Is worthy the play, the playwright and the theme. A happier combination of excellent actors It would be difficult to coneetve, much less find. It might well be •aid that eaeh and everyone are star% from Bunker Hill and Uranshonper Jake to Sandy himself. The piece is produced by the management in a style unparalleled In the history of the local stage, it offers fine opportunities for soenic effects, and the mounting has been most carsfol and complete. The play is acted with no abatement of the okl spirit on the part of the cast, and the applause that follows the program of the representation is just as prolonged and enthusiastic as before. The •'take" of seats for to-night is large, and the indications are that there will be a crowded house.

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The Buffalo Bill Dramatic Combination, led by tbe noted Government Scoot, Guide and Hunter will appear at tbe Opera House, next

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strong dramatio combination, bis ow brass band and orchestra, and a band of genuine Indian Chiefs, including Master Eddie Burgess, the Boy Chief of the Ptfwneee, the youngeet chief of whioh any record is given in the entire Indian nation.

Laura Dainty, the most successful humorous and dramatio reader Amerloa.

Mary A. Livermore, who has no equal among the lady speakers of the worlcf for pureness of thought and clearness of bead.

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Few men have gathered in tbeir real existenoe, enough of romance and ad- is venture to make the theme entertaining or thrilling to others. This Is one of tbe great charms of Buffalo Bill, for he presents incidents and accidents from his own stirring and eventful life and presents, in his own personality, stage representations of his own escapes, triumpbs and exploits beyond theboends of dvilixation.

The press this season compliments Mr. Cody very highly on his improvement as an actor, and the audience on y-g this occasion, besides seeing the noted scout and guide—the very Impersonation of physical manhood—will be entertained with an interesting drama of border life.

There is nothing of the rongh antf boisterous natiye about the play—00 -r more than is to be found in "Dsvy Crockett" or the "Danltes"—and this new departure is drawing everywhere large audiences of ladies, and the bebfc show-going people.

Tbe drawing capacities of Mr. Cody's new company is indicated in the foot that, to invariably large houses, he played all of last week at St. Louis, all of this week in Cindnnsti, and on Monday commences a three nights engagement: at Indianapolis.' Says the Globe-Demo-crat: 1 *-s-

At the Grand Opera House, the new 1 border drama, "May Cody, or Lost and Won," drew an Immense audienoe lane night. It bears some resemblance to tbe Danltes, but has decided merit of ita own. The war danoe of the Pawnees la a oorrect representation of tbe real dance' of that tribe, and is one of tbe best thingar

in the play. Tbe thrilling scene of the Mountain Meadow massacre Is enacted with striking effect. Buffalo Bill appears! in bis own proper character and under: his own name, and performs some won--derful feats of marksmanship with hla* rifle. He shoots with accuracy while* standing, sitting, lying and stooping,, backward and forward, taking aim Ironu a looking glass, knocking an apple from tbe bead of a young lady, and bruahlng tbe asbes from a dgar In tbe mouth of a man. Tbe Irishman and his donkey form an amusing feature of the menagerie, and the star who takes the part of tbe grizzly bear makes an excellent bruin.

THB DOLLAR LECTURE OOUB8K.

Here is where you get the worth of your money. Five evenings of splendid intellectual entertainment for only one doll

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and reserved seats free. The eloquent C. H. Fowler D. D. L.L.D.

Hod. William Parsons, of England, the*** A only Englishman who has carried New" •{, England by storm. ...

Joseph Cook, of Boston. Season Tickets, with reserved seats fl,00, single admission 60 oents, chart

and tickets st tbe Central Bookstore next. Monday morning, Oct. 6tb. First lecture in Dowling Hall, Wednesday evening, Oct. 15th by Dr. Fowler, subject "Gr»at deeds of great men. See billa vp 1 and bangers.

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A few days ago tbe Judge of aNew &wt* York oourt ordered tbe defendant in a ji^ breach of promise oase into custody on a

a type of a large dam of false swearingMi a matter of form. Thousands of men. vho would repel with Indignation tha charge of false swearing, do nevertheless commit fiat perjury In swearing to pleading*, affidavits for oontinaanoe, etc. Still another and larger class of perjur­

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are those who sign tbe tax returns with their eyes shut, and bold tbeir consciences behind them while swearing to tbe statement. Not a year passes that there is not enough false swearing done in making out tax returns to make the devil laugb daring tbe rest of tbe year,^' even if be found no other cause. Mea^J'. swear to false tax returns who would not defraud a neighbor oat of the value of a pin. They do it just because it iaa.^ sort of formal swearing and done with a» mental reservation second, beoause only the government is cheated anyhow. Tha action of the New York Judge is a step in tbe right direction, The publie mind abould be made to recognize the hct» that perjury is perjury, and formal false swearing to a law pleading or tax return. lass bad as any other.

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