Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 October 1879 — Page 4

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P. S. WESTFALL,

EDITOR AND PaOFBIBTOK/'#^

I'PBLJCATIOK OFFICE^

No, south 5th St., Printing House Square.

rbt Mall lsefctered as second class matter, at. the post office, at Terre Haute, Ind.

TERRE HAUTE, OCT. 25, 1879

ROJUFER.

The Indianapolis Herald speaks as follows of tbe noted desperado, Bill Rodlfer: "Tbe law and public opinion have dealt harshly by young Rodifer. Some years n( bis sister, au amiable and ac oomplinhed teacher in one of the public schools of ibis city, published in The

Herald a truthful account oi the manner in which Rodifer, then a mere child, was led

Astray

by the principal of a notori

ous thief-school of this city. His dariug attempt* nt escape gave him the undeserved reputation of a desperado. For 'Some years he bas been well behaved, and„ if pardoned would, we have no doubt, become a good citizen. Governor Williams has tnade some mistakes in the exorelso ot the pardoning power, but they should not deter him from its exercise in a worthy instance."

Such a statement as the above, coming as it does from such a religious source, oaunot but create an influence in Rodifer's favor which the facts in his case do not in the leajustify. In the month pf October, 1S71, while in the act of committing a highway robbery, he shot down in cold blood an estimable citizen of this city, who was on his way home "With his wife. For a time the injured man rallied, and it was thought be would r.'oover. Rodifer was tried upon a charge of assault and battery witb intent to kill. He was found guilty, and sentenced to imprisonment for ten years. After this his victim bad a relapse, and in three month* died from the effects of his wound. Care and grief, a few months after, killed his wlfo. Had Rodifer's trial been postponed a short timet his sentence would have bean a life one, but his trial precluded the authorities from prosecuting bim on another charge for the same offense. Before leaving this city be wat married in the jail. After tbe ceremony some one managed to supply htm with gunpowder enough to blow to pieces all the locks about the jail, but fortunately tbe (dot was discovered ia time to enable the o(Beers to frustrate it. While in prison here, through tbe assistance of his uncle, the officer* found a large lot of valuable jewelry whtnh he had stolen before ooming here, and for which he threatened to kill his uncle upon his release. With his behavior in prison most persons in this State are fhmlliar. &e has twloe attempted^to escape—once ouooessfully for a time, and the other resulted in his being shot down by the guard. It (appears as though he has now changed his taotlos and assumed the moral dodge.

Tbe matter of his pardon was referred

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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No doabt the gentlemen concerned in I another field for settlement. Terry, of this meeting supposed they were doing good thing lor the country in thus r.^forewarning the Republican party of their intended action in case it should m* fit to renominate General Grant, but they will scarcely be surprised if the party pays no attention to their proffered I- advice, as it is almost certain it will not.

Nor is it probable that General Grant .» will be more affected by it. He will no doabt pursue In the future the same cdorse he has in tbe past,—that is, say nothing about the much mooted queetion. He will wait and see what the people will do, and then govern himself «oy?rdingly. No one. can s^e more readily than he that It would be in bad taste to refuse a nomination that might never 'be offered bim time enough to decline, be 'vill say, when be is asked to accept something. He will wait until next supnner, and cross tbe bridge when he coines to it. And his party will pursue tbo aauie line of policy. The political outlook may undergo very considerable changes in tbe eight months that have yet to intervene before tbe meeting of tbe convention, and tbe safer practice is no to commit the party too long in ad van ee.

About next June will be the ijournalistic ability. He will prove best time, (so the politicians will argue,) to select a leader for the next campaign, and they will defer making the selection iiKtil that time.

Meantime, General Grant will continue Hti'i complete his journey round tbe world by passing from tbe Pacific to the Atlanti: State sand will be received witb ovations at every point. The "libera 1" newspapers may continue tbe discussion ot the third term question to their hearts' content, but tbey will affect publip opiuion very little by tbe discussion. N intelligent person is going to be tarrilled by the third term scarecrow and If the mass of the Republican party want Grant for their candidate next summer they will have him in spite of *11 the newspapers, liberal or otherwise, in Christendom. Whether they will want him or not cannot be told thus far in advance, though it certainly looks tow as if they would.

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GBKERAXI GRANT took the measure of the man with his usual sagacity when he declared, in explanation of his refusal to see Dennis Kearney, that he would see any working man or any man in California, tint that he would not see a

THE THIRD TERM QHOST. I ruffian. The sand-lot orator is welcome The question of General Grant's can-1 to all the capital he can make out of his dfdacy for a third term4will not down, deserved snubbing. and has become a troublesome ghost to certain over-zealous patriots. A meeting of representatives of the New York Tribune, Springfield Republican, Cincinnati Commercial, and Chicago Tri bane was recently held, at.which it was

MJBDICAIJ men have examined the soil and water oi a malarious district near Rome, and have found in a both a peculiar fungus, which, when given to dogs, produces an intermittent fever

resolved that General' Grant's friends Nmilar to that which prevails among should be notified that in the event of bis nomination in 1880, these papers would not support him, and that they be recommended to get from him, at an early day, a positive refusal to accept the nomination if tendered him.

the people of the locality. Filtered water either did not affect the dogs at all or was followed by milder symptoms.

THE newspaper war in this" city, it is very probable, will be transferred to

the Ledger, demands that the Gazette either maker good Its assertions and accusations against him or prepare for prosecution. This week a statement was made by .Ball which is anything but satisfactory to Terry, and the latter sij8 he will allow the Criminal Court to decide between^hem.

A PHILADELPHIA lawyer wbo had found the contents of his desk disturbed or taken out oa several occasions, pre pared a pleasant surprise for the intruder in the shape of a gun barrel loaded to tbe muzzle with bullets and powder, and so arranged as to be exploded by tbe raising of the lid. Tbe boy'who discovered the "infernal machine" escaped with a badly mutilated hand which be may lose entirely. It is charitably sup that tbe man of law was insane

W. H. DUNCAK will, on Monday, take a position on tbe editorial staff of tihe pally Express, Mr. DuncanJs anin dustrious news-gatherer, a 'forcible writer, and a Republican of the stalwart kind. For several weeks he has dobe some very acceptable work on this paper, and has given evidence of decided

valuable aid to tbe new Express management, and we wish him that success we know he will attain in bis new field pf labor.

THE year 1879 will show a long catalogue of horrible crimes, which will be particularly marked by the numl-er of suicides of the criminal after having committed tbe crime. The case of William Hogg, a prominent citizen of Bloomington, Ills., is only one of sev eral, though perhaps the most harrowing, of this kind of crimes. Having been unfortunate in business and lost his property, tbe distracted man last Monday went to bis house, first shot his eighteen year old daughter, and then going in search of his son, twelve years old, deliberately shot bim in tbe bead, terminating the bloody tragedy by blowing out bis own brains. Of course tbe only way of accounting for these unnatural crimes is upon the theory of downright insanity, and the causes which produce this insanity arc the lamentable things.

MANY a young man gets discouraged because he conceives that he bas not the genius that some others possess, and imagines that he will be wholly outstripped in the rate of lifo. He feels like giving up, and sometimes does give up. Such persons would do well to remember that genius, while it may be a groat blessing, not infrequently proves a downright curse. Examples illustrating this fact could easily be multiplied, but one of striking effect and recent occurrence is told by a Wisconsin paper. The story in substance is, that several years ago a young man graduated from the University of that state with high honors, and possessing beauty, talent, eloquence and the art of pleasing, everybody predioted for him a brilliant career. His fame soon extended throughout the State, he married a beantiful heiress, and the gods seemed to smile on him. Bnt bis good fortune was morn than he could bear. Suddenly he fell into evil ways, spent his time in gaming and in bouses of ill repute, squandered hia wife's fortune, and broke ber heart, and finally ended his brilliant career in a miserable and disgraceful death. It Is safe to say that there are very few young men in the State of Wisconsin, wbo cannot make a better record than this, no matter how small their natural abilities may be.

CAN THIS BE TR XTEt *4 lod. Ev. News (Wednesday). Over in Terre Haute tbe row between the city marshal and chief of police, that used to afflict Indianapolis, rages at white heat. One of the Indianapolis patrolmen was in the Prairie City last night, and chanced to witness a meeting of the marshal and several of tbe police foree, in which the marshal attempted to ahoot faur or five of the latter. Be was disarmed and no one hurt.

This statement is incorrect, in that the difficulty was confined to one officer, Pieroe, and tbe pistol was yet in his pocket, hut was being drawn by him, when it was taken away from him. It hi said the council is going to investigate the matter, and should the charges which are spokea of against him be proven, that body can remove him by a two -thlnia tote.

THE New York Herald thinks the Ohio election strengthens Tllden's proapeels. How much strengthening of that kind does the Herald think they oaa stand

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at his trial, and A.

J. Kelley, who prosecuted him, and both

refused to recommend] bis pardon. Instead of haying only three yean to serve, be has over five. He is doing his country good service where he is, and there be should be allowed to remain.

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JOSH WHITC9MB,

It was only last May that Denman Thompson gave us his new and refreshing personation of the down-east farmer, and yet our people are again eager to welcome his coming, next Friday evening. His was a genuine revelation of the Yankee farmer, a departure from the usual exaggerated stage Yankee. It was not tbe stereotyped Brother Jonathan, with striped pantaloons, broadbrimmed bat and pigeon-tailed but coat, just such a man as one would expect to meet at his bome on a farm down east. Tbe essence of hin acting is naturalness—naturalness in voice, gesture, movement, attitude, expression, emotion—everything. His "Uncle Josh" is nature on the stage. If he acts by rule, be has tbe art to eonceal bis art. Just now Denman Thompson is consid ered the best drawing card on the American stage, and crowded bouses at tend his every appearance. fep •The "OPERA MUSICSTORE,"

TEHEE HATJTE SATTTRDATTEVElSrilTG MAIL

THE PASSING SHOW.

SHOWS AND SHOW PEOPLE.

FLORA SAG A COKCKKT.

The benefit tendered Miss Sage it the Opera House, laat Wedneeday evening, drew a moderately large house. Witb the performers The Mail readers are sufficiently well acquainted to obviate the necessity of a review. Each one of the performers acquitted himself and herself in their usual creditable manner, and gave satisfaction to the audience.

MART AJFDERSON. J*K

This talented young actress made her third appearance before a Terre Haute audience, at the Opera House, last Tuesday evening. The play selected lbrtbe occasion was Ingomar, Miss Anderson appearing as Parthenia. Her acting aa near perfection as it is possible for any person to attain. Criticism is out of tbe question. From first to last she riveted tbe attention of her audienoe, which, by tbe way, was by far the lar gestof the season, and the rounds of applause which greeted her were ample evidence of appreciation. Miss Anderson is just out of her teens, and if her future success equals that of the past the day is near at hand when she will rank far ahead of any actress of the present day.

The Ingomar of Mr. MilnesLevick showed careful study and a faithful ren dition of the character.

Tbe remainder of the support was very good. JOHN MCCULLOUQH.

A small but select and appreciative audience attended the Opera House last evening on the occasion of tbe first ap pearance in this city of Mr. John Mc Col lough, who now ranks among the very best of America's actors. His Vir ginius last night was as fine apiece acting as our c'tizens have ever bad an opportunity of witnessing, and it was very poor compliment to our efficient management that such a performance should be so poorly patronized.

The support was very mucn oetter than that which usually accompany stars of Mr. McCullough's magnitude Mr. B. F. Ward's Icilius and Miss Kate M. Forsyth's Virginia elicited well de served applause. -tn

UNDER THE GASLIGHT

To-night, at the Opera House, Mr. Gus Phillips, (Oofty Gooft) the celebrated German dialect oomedian and author, will make bis first bow to a Terre Haute audience, and it will assuredly be large one—not the bow, but tbe audi ence. He comes at the head of a strong dramatic combination, to present the drama of "Under the Gaslight," written for him by Augustine Daly. There is nothing loud in Mr. Phillips' delinea tion of the German character. Witb modest deportment, an agreeable voice and genteel address, he makes himself a general favorite wherever he appears

MAM

street, though less than three years established is now fast taking the lead in the music trade of tbe city. The very rapid strides that this house bas made and is still making are due to tbe care used in purchasing only good reliable stock, and placing them on the market unprecedented low prices. Their stock of small instruments of all kinds, Acoordeons, violins, harmonicans, sheet music, etc., is the largest in the city. Having.the Palace Organ upon which to base a reputation, they have won tbe confidence of all wbo have purchased or examined them. Tbey fight their own battles and are always victorious when in contest witb other organs. Call and examine their stock and satisfy yourself.

Change of Firm.

Mr. Fuqus, formerly with J. H. Cbspmsn, and Joseph Serrin, formerly with R. W. Rippetoe, have purchased tbe grocery business heretofore conducted by Rothrock A Greenwell, junction of Fifth and Lafsyette streets. Tbey are experienced and enterprising young men, and hope, by careful attention to business, to build up large trade among tbe North find people. Witb the large and cboioe stock tbey have on hand, there is no need of buyer* going any nearer town than their store. Grocery buyers in that part of town should give them a trial. That is all they ask. Drop in there to-night and get your supplies for tbe coming week. You are sure to be pleased.

Timber Wanted!

Spoke and Axe-Handle Timber wanted, for which we will pay the beat caah price, tor the above kind, at our Factory on south Second street, formerly known aa the Terrs Haute Furniture Factory,

SHRYER BROS.

Corset waists at CENT STORE.

./ "$ Ji ?T- $ TT *"1 .T#'

—Jaoob White sells Wm. L. Ellis A Go's, oelebrated "Star" brand of oysters at wholesale and retail. —FOR BARGAINS in SecondT Hand Heating STOVES yon should call on J, R, FISHER, on south Fourth street. —Many a pair of sweet lips—snd otb ers not so sweet—will open to morrow to admit the gay and festive oyster, because Ed. W. Johnson received to-day a superb lot fresh from salt water.

—In the oyster line, Jacob White has the finest in the market—"New York Coumts," "Blue Points," and "Sounds,1 on the shell. Wholesale and retail.

DARNING NETS.

A hew lot, which the ladies have been' waiting for, at Mrs. Riddle's. «. —That Oyster Bay sign of Jacoi) White'sis the boss of tbe city. He now sets-a regular dinner every day—the best in town.

—CLOSING OUT—a Bankrupt stock of BO0TS AND SHOES, at J. R. FISH ER'S, Nos. 104 and 106 south Fourth St.

-CANVAS of all kinds, and CREWELS for Fancy Work—a new. ,lotr-at Mrs. Riddle's, 515 Main street.

ARGAND

hard coal base burner economical at tractive and durable. C. C. Smith & Son, 124 and 126 Main, and 417 Main St. *Sl

THE STAR MEAT MARKET, Charley Dorsch is constantly adding new customers, and he never loses any old ones, because he takes especial pains to serve them with the best meats to be had in this market.

Home Made Boots and Shoes AND— Caitenk Wade Work. The place for Mens' fine Boots made to order, and custom made boots and shoes for men and women, is at A. Boegeman's, No. 118 south Fourth St. Here, also, is where Farmers find such serviceable Kip Boots, made to order A stock of home made work is always kept on band, at prices none can beat. yjtoi

IF-fyou want ice at reasonable prices patronize the Prairie City Ice Cc aipany

NEW HOSIERY. V'lS

In elegant designs, for ladies snd children, and at very low prices at Mrs. T. H. Riddle's, 515 Main street.»,

Stockholders Notice.

ITERRE

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HAUTE, Ind., Oct. 14, 1879.

A meeting of thejjStockholders of the Indiana Block Coal RailroadJCompany will be held at tbe Terre Haute House, at Terre Haute, Ind., on Monday, Nov. 15tb, 1879, at noon, for the election of Directors for the easuing year.

IT,.-JAMES

H. TURNER, Secretary.

WRIGHT & KING,

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Cor« Seventh and Main.Sts.,

Have a very large stock of canned fruits from the best packing houses in California, New York, Baltimore and various other points. Their goods are of the best grades, full weights, &£ And what they are Represented Fresh emoked breakfast bacon and

HAMS UNCANVASSED. Their Saturday's assortment of vegetables and fruits will embrace everything in the eating line, either in home or distant markets. Their stock of staple and fancy groceries is the most complete of any in the market, selected with great care, bought in quantities for cash, before the advance, which enables them to supply the trade at prices greatly to their advantage. '^',0' Strictly Pure Rock Candy Drips. And the Finest

Sardines Imports N

Fresh Packed Salmon. lobsters and Genuine Codfish. Choice California and

Home-made Honey*

SAXON

ANEW KID SLOVE,

Imported expressly for us. The skins of which these gloves are made are dressed expressly lor them, by a new process which renders them as soft as velvet, and produces a suppleness and a firmne*s of grain that is unsurpassed. The cut of tnis glove differs from every other kid glove, having a shaped wrist, which givee perfect fit, without binding the wrist id impeding the circulation of the blood, thus causing the hand to swell.

Another important advantage to tbe purchaser of the Saxon Beauty is that we warrant every pair, thus gauranteeing our confidence I the quality of them. Hie price is lower than ever was known for a glove of equal quality: and brings them within the reach of all.

Button Black Opera and SWots, 91

$1.35

Button Bisck Opera and Colors,

$1.76

Batfem Opera, mu drav,

Each pair bears the brand.

•AX9I BEAVTT.

J. F. JAPRIET &00. I

HAVE YOU HEARD THE

you see us so happy and Kay,

Here

Strolling leisurely down Broadway I with my pipe and my wife with her

To look at the dolmans, oloaks, shawls, hoods and sashes, And be sure that we make no mistake. For the hot days of summer are over.

The north winds begin to grow cold And she whom 1 cherish so dearly Must comforts have ere she grows old.

I and my neighbors have almost forgotten already the hard times that are past, in the bright outlook for the future. With our plentiful crops we have money now to spare for the comforts of life. As winter approaches I for one have determined that my wife and family shall be warmly clothed and that each shall have for the winter as warm and comfortable a coat as I. "My wife and I" know just where to .find all these useful articles, and we are pleased to inform tbe readers of tbis paper that for Cloaks, Dolmans and Circulars, Cbemielle, Cashmere, Broohe and Heavy Beaver Shawls, Balmoral, Felt, Camel's Hair and Cashmere Quilted Skirts, C'hildrens, Misses and Ladies Knit Wool Sacks, Zephyr Opera Cloaks, Shawls, Nubias, Fascinations and Scarfs, Chilarens, Misses and Ladies Hand Knit Hoods, and Wraps of all kinds, there is at the Star Notion Houae, 517 Main

Btreet,

the largest and

most complete assortment to be found anywhere in tbe city. With more than five hundred Cloaks, Dolmans, Shawls and Circulars, they cannot fail to please in quality, price and style, and tbey are bound to sell. Consult your best interests, and give them a call before purchasing.

They make a specialty of ladies, gentlemen's, and children's merino and scarlet wool underwear, witb more than 20 different varieties from the cheapest to tbe very best at prices tbat defy com petition. 'You can save money in buy tag UBderwear at tbe Star Notion House.

Tbey lead the hosiery trade witb more than twice tbe quanity that can be found in any other house in tbe city. See their stocks of 10 15 and 20 cent hose all sizes from the least to the largest also an elegant line of ladie9 and children's fleecy lined and fancy all wool hose.

Faithfully Yours-'. MR. BEAR & LADY.

CARPETS

Nmn

Corsets with 1 thousand Bones are to be had at the CENT STORE.

carpets of us uuletw we can save you money. We still pell those^ elegant all wool hand made 2 ply ingrain carpets, at 75 cents. FOSTER B.

—DWELLINGS AND FARM PROPERTY is a specialty of the Phcenix Insurance Company, of Brooklyn.

RIDDLE fc CO., Agents.

LOOK

For the very best and see the new Hecla Base Heaters for sale at PROBST'S 26 south 4th St. bet. Main and Ohio.

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Colt's & Parker Bros.'

Breech Loading Shot jGjuns^

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tin& Co. have them,

G. Aus-

Moore & Haggerty

Invite you to call on them for all kinds of Plumbing. They have all the materials for completely fitting out dwellings or business houses, and with competent workmen will insure good work. Tbey also guarantee satisfaction in prices. For quality of work they refer to numbers of citizens for whom plumbing bas been done.

•t":" ARGAND hard coal base burner economical, attractive and durable. C. C. Smith Son, 124 and 126 Main, and 417 Main St. 50 Cent Coal Hods Boom, at A. G. AUSTIN & CO S.

CASHMERES

now are the acknowledged head quar

now are we actcnowieoged'head quarters for fine black and colored cashmeres, a very fine dollar cashmere for 85 cents.

POSTER BROTHERS.

atest Patterns, Round Column,

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NEW ATTRACTIONS,

EVERY DAY AT

OPERA HOUSE.

In our Dress Goods Department!^ .,*• In our Silk Department. *1 In our Cloak, Shawl and Suit Department. In our Woolen Department. In our Linen and White Goods Department. In our Underwear and Hosiery Department. In our Trimming and Button Department. In our Lace and Corset Department. In our Glove, Ribbon and Neckwear

Department. In our Calico and Domestic Department. In our Blanket and Wool Yarn Department.

EVERY LINE OF GOODS AT THE LOWEST POSSIALE PRICE, AND IN ASSORTMENT UNSURPASSED

BY ANY HOUSE IN INDIANA.

OPENING TO-DAY

New Cloaks, Dolmans, Circulars aud Walking Jackets, in the very newest New York styles. New Black Silks,

New Colored Silks, New Pekin Stripe Satins, New Pekin Velvet Stripes, New Brocade Silks, Satins and Velvets.

HOBERG, ROOT & CO.

OPERA HOUSE.

Lost.

LO-T-DOG-ONears,

We don't ask you to buy

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undersigned on (Sunday, Oct. 19th,a low, heavy set red and white speckled cow with red neck and white faco. A liberal reward will be paid for any Information that will lead to her recovery. MRS. E. W. BELL, corner Eighth and Onlo streets.

Wanted.

WANTED-AGENTS

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H0BERG, ROOT & CO S

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THURSDAY,THE lGth,

a white pointer dopr, witb dark liver spots ou head and back and right side and rump—small rupture on belly. A liberal reward will be paid for information as to his whereabouts, or return to the CITY DRUG STORR, oerner Thiixl and Main, Terre Haute.

For Rent.

RENT-NEW FRAME HOU8E near Mont Rose school house, 8 rooms, acres, fruit trees, etc., 818 per month. .SCOTT & SCO TT, Third and Ohio streets.

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Estrayed or Stolen.

STRAYED

OR 8T0LEN-FR0M THE

IN EVERY COUN-

ty for the New Era Life Association' Liberal Terms offered to live men. Address VIGO INS. & COL. AGENCY, P. 0. Box 1269, Terre Haute, Ind.

WANTED—A

BOY TO TAKE CARE OF

a horse, aud work around the house. Apply to 4« north 7th. street.

For Sale.

FMrs.SALE—SURVEYOR'S

OR LEVEL AND Rod, will be sold at a bargain. Apply to J. STROU f, 512 Walnut st.

FORSALE-Alow

DESIRABLE PROPERTY,

house of nine rooms, lot 7o Ml goad fruit, and at a figure for a few days. Call OB SAML. AGILL or FRED A. ROSS}

PtablishedOR

SALE TRADE—A WELL

business with a trado of

•30,COO a year. Location good trado permanent. A rare Inducement to any one desirous of engaging In a good paying business. Will sell cheap, and time will be given on part of the purchase money, good surlty being required. Poor health the ison foreelllng.

For

further particulars

inquire of L.S CALDER, Agent, No. 19)4 south Sixth street, opposite postofflee. ORSALE-ONETWOSrORY DOUBLE dwelling house on Chestnut street near Seventh, will be sold cheap—half cash, balance on time. L. A. BURNETT, Agent.

DRESS GOODS

We now show the best stock of these goods in the city from 8 cents to $3 per yard. Remember we place New York City price, on "USSIJE°|jk0THBBgi

LOOKING glasses

Undoubtedly the flneet line of choice goods ever shown in the city, i. 7 j-J

.w Queen Anne, Polished Walnut,

ifjy 1%$|p

AT LOWEST CASH PRICES.

BUT

HEINIG, VOKLT/EI. S

PATENT PROCESS BREAD

Manufactured at their

Union Steam Bakery,

Ebony and Gilt,

300 Main street.

NJiiW ]:••.

Io&jette St., between thejtwo railroads.

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