Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 October 1879 — Page 5

LOCAL items are so scarce now, that reporters can scent a very small one afar off, and bunt it down with the energy and rim of a bloodhound.

THE city clerk is busily engaged in the preparation of the tax duplicates. They will be ready for the Treasurer by the time specified by law.

THE city tax duplicates for 1879 are being rapidly pushed forward to completion by Frank Heany, who has been employed for that purpose.

THE council, at its last meeting, ordered the payment of the reward offered for the arrest and oonviction of any person who fired property in the city.

THIS city attorney has been instructed to draft an ordinance regulating the building of sewers, and providing for the construction of main sewers out of the general fund.

THE supplication of the town clock lias been beard. It is to be repaired, have its face washed, and put to work again. The council don't believe in encouraging idleness.

THB Turner' Society of this city has nearly two hundred members, of which number forty are young ladles. At the recent tournament in Indianapolis they carried off six out of eight prizes.

THE Gazette says Ernest Whitehouse will finish his term in the penitentiary next May. Just so. Fourth of July is looming up iu the distance, and warm weather may be expected next summer.

WHAT ban become of the telephone company which was to have been organized in Terre Haute? Other cities no larger than this have them and patronize them well. There la no reason why such a company should not succeed here if the proper efforts toero put forth.

THK committee appointed to investigate the charges utado against the finance rouunittee, of borrowing money atn bighor rate of interest than it could have been procured, reported to the council that they had examined all the witnesses whose names had been furnished them, and found the charges without foundation. The report was adopted.

THAT oommittee appointed to investigate the affairs of the city clerk's office reported at the last meeting of the council that they found the tax duplicates for 1870 unfinished. Simply this and nothing more. Thus far it is a very mild case of artistic skill of whioh the most ambitious oolored artist would feel proud. Tbe official returns are not all in yet.

ABOUT twenty-five persons have purchased lots in the city cemetery, for whioh they have failed to pay or take out the necessary papers. These lots have aU been made use of by those persons, and iu such cases the law makes wise provision for the infliction of a fine of fSO. The parties are to be notified to come forward and settle immediately, or take tbe consequences,

Ta»R. has been a marked improvement In tbe behavior of the gallery gods in the Opera House of late, owing to the fact that the polioe have taken the matter In band and compelled them to observe the rales of'deoornm, and for which they deserve tbe thanks of the suffering public. In order that tbe good work may be complete they might torn their attention for a short time to tbe lower door, and ^Jeci a few loquacious individuals who are a continual source of annoyance to all order loving people.

Coi'.vrv Commissioner Wilson was In Indianapolis this week, and while there was introduced to the famous establishment of Cbapin & Gore. The lifting machine tempted him to try hia strength, so he took hold of with a will but, instead of lliUng, he waa lifted, and had the life nearly ahaken oat of him. His boots were found on tbe sidewalk, tind tbe remainder of his clothing scattered promiscuously around. It is such tricks as this which ereatesgdlstrast in the bosom of the honest granger, and confirm the belief that the ways of the city are merely delusions and snares akllfully set tojcatoh tbe unwary.

•—Dr. Klrsted, at the St. Charles Hotel, has the best of references.

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

City News.

INDIAN rammer has pot in an appearance at last.

TKWrKRAXCE tract attention.

topics continue to at-

SETENTEKXTH street Is to be opened from locust to Liberty Avenue.

Tax council bare refused to close the Bono road across Strawberry Hill.

THESE will be confirmation services at 8& Joseph's church, Oct. 2nd. CITIZENS are being notified by the police to burn fallen leaves in front oftbelr premises.

THE secret police appointed to watch the bain burners is to be continued on doty another month.

Tstz board of county commissioners is in session this week, settling with the trustees of the various townships.

THT: council will miss Phil Schloss when his term of office expiree. He is the orator par excellence of that body.

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IT seems aa though The Mail made mistake iu its statement last week regarding the amount made by the O. A R. at the Isle reunion. The com will be much larger than stated—the amount ia not yet known,

A WALK of one hundred boars with I oat a atop, is in progress on Main street. Before the time is completed it is said the bootblacks will give the walkist reoeption at wbich be will be treated to I all the delicacies of the season.

Ax unknown man, supposed to be from this city, died at the residence of Calvin Peck, east of Marshal, last Tuesday morning. He was intoxicated and wandering about the country, happen ing to stop at Peck's before bis death.

THK delivery of The Saturday Even ing Mail by the P. O. letter carriers not satisfactory—owing to ohanges from that first planned. Subscribers who do not receive this paper this afternoon will please report at this offiee and sotne other arrangement will be made for its delivery.

THB city council held a special session last Thursday night to consider the propriety of selling the property over the river, in which they are jointly interested with the oounty, and for which an offer has been received. A committee was appointed to confer with the county commissioners on the subject and report at the next regular meeting of the coun cl). ...... .i ..

A YOUTH who was evidently in search of a lodging house sauntered into one of our churches last Sunday evening, took a cushioned seat near the door, hung his feet carefully over the end of the pew, and proceeded to enjoy the luxury of a sound sleep. He was utterly oblivious of all or any part of the services. Are viva] was brought about by continued application of a number ten boot on the foot of a healthy sexton, and the young man went forth sadly singing "Oat in the cold world, out in the street."

THIS seems to have been a pretty good week for strikes. Tha coopers struck for a small advance per barrel, and got it. The employees of Seath & Hager want an advance of twenty-five cents per day, but have not yet received the consent of their employers to pay it. The puddlers of the lower rolling mill yesterday concluded to strike against the use of slack coal in thefr work, as they claim it takes them two hours longer to complete a day's work than by using block coal. This strike is participated in by over one hundred men. All the result of good times.

AT the jollification meeting last Saturday night the Indianapolis Journal's young man, with th*t keenness of sight peculiar to a more barberotus age, in the darkness of night was able to scan closely the feauture of Dan Yoorhees at a distance of four hundred feet or more and an altitude of three stories, and report minutely the various emotions of his countenance. It is said that the absence of one or more of the senses sharpens tbe remainder. This keenness of sight must by a Kind Providence be intended to cover other failings which have of late been very noticeable.

THK age of superstition is yet a .thing of the present. Attorney Tom. Foley had a dog case on hand the other [day he represented both sides of tbe case. Suit was brought for posession of the animal, and each party was confident of success. Before the case was called for trial, the plaintiff came to Tom and told him to go ahead—it was all right—he was bound to win tbe case—nothing could prevent him—be bad been to see a fortune teller the previous night and for a consideration she had told him be was sure to win. Thus assured the case went on, but strange to tell tbe fortune teller was at fault. The victim of mis plaoed confidenoe is now looking for that fortune teller and swearing vengeance

WORD was received in this city last week of tbe death of Martin Hogan, at Burlington Jnnotion, near MaysvHle Mo., on Thursday last. He was attempting the arrest of one Otto Sharpe, who was charged with forgery at tbe latter named place. Sharpe was known to be a desperate character. Hogan encountered him in a barn, and in the struggle which ensued, Hogan was shot. Although he received his death wound, he held his prisoner securely until assistance arrived, when he turned him over and requested that some one go for a doctor. Medical aid was of no avail, as he died a few hobrs after.

Mr. Hogan will be remembered by our citizens as a gallant soldier during tbe war. He served during tbe whole of the straggle, and for his daring services as scout, at its does he received a Lieutenant'a commission in the regular army, which he held for nearly ten years, after which he returned to ibis city, but soon removed to the west, where be met his untimely death. He wss forty years of age.

LAST Saturday afternoon the Odd Fellows hall at Pimento was dedicated, with the imposing ceremonies of the order. About fifty members of the lodges of this city went down In tbe afternoon to participate. Tbe exercises were conducted by Grand Secretary B. F. Foster, of Indianapolis, In a very Imposing manner, after which the visitors partook of a supper consisting of all tbe good things of the land. Afterwards, Secretary Foster delivered a very entertaining address on the sotgeot of the mission of Odd Fellowship. He was followed by a number of other gentle* men present, each of whom made a seat speech, after which the ex excises brought to a dose.

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A BRANCH of the Woman1* Sodal Science Association la to be organized in this city.

TH* question of erecting additional] chimneys in the market house ia being agitated. Is there too much smoke In the buildingT

THB Paris Gazette says tbe n^w wteat I in the western border of Vigo county is growing so rapidly that tbe farmers are "pastoring it down."

THERE was an enthusiastic meeting of the Central Deanery of the Diocese of Springfield, HI., at Paris last week. Bishop Seymour presided. The Rev. 8. F. Dunham of this city was a visitor.

THE members of the Men's Parochial' Aid society of St. Stephen's church will bear in mind that there is to be a meeting of their society Immediately after services at the Parish churgh..to,-niorrow evening.

THE musical crew at the Opera Music I Store, consisting of D. K. S. Sammis, Oscar Hancock, Geo. J. Hewitt, C. H.

DOWLINO HALL presented an interesting and animated scene last night—the,.— occasion being a reception tendered by

Prof. Brennecke and his danolng classes, The large hall was filled as full as comfort would allow, and tbe best people of our city were included in the gathering. Prof. B's success in this city is some thing phenomenal.

THE faces of those who earnestly watch the fluctuations of the Chicago grain market from day to day, as set forth on tbe bulletin boards in this city, is quite a study. Of late they have been quite pleasant, because tbe price has been on the advance but when tbe op poslte is the case they assume a very elongated appearance, and as they put their hands in their pockets to furnish the wherewith for another margin, the sight is quite amusing to an outsider. Nearly everybody deals in grain now. from the clerk to the millionaire, the*

MARR1AOE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

Wiley Batton and Nannie Hlnes. Sylvan us Rhyan and Minnie J. Moore. George C. Dodson and Elvira Armstrong.

—Our people should ^not fail to consult Dr. Kirsted, at the St. Charlee| Hotel. He does not deceive by lying recommendations. Tbe sick should call.

Great Joint Sale.

Of SHORT HORN CATTLE Oct. 29th. At Greencastle on the farm of A. Si Bryan one half mile aout)i of Vandalia depot. (18-2t.)

For chow-chow, mixed pickles, pickled onions, celery, New York full cream cheese, pitted cherries, canned salmon, lobster*, clams, mackerel, and all kinds of canned fruiU and vegetables, etc., etc., at bottom prices, go to

TERRE HAUTE S-ATTTTiBAV EVENING MAIL.

dealing being limited to the amount I THE CITY wbiob co furnish for

CA UQHTAT LAST.

Officer Thompson bad business in Indianapolis, last Tuesday, and went over to attend to it. That finished, he took a stroll about the city to pass away the time. While* standing on one of tbe street corners, he recognized the fami liar form and features of Sam Griffin, on ice wagon. The recognition was mutual, but Sam was put off his guard

Thompson telling him he wa4 no longer on the force, and giving him some advice about giving Terre Haute a wide berth in future, which Sam very thankfully received, and signified his intention or following. Thompson kept him in sight until he secured tbe services of two officers, when a descent was made on the unsuspecting darkey. He sur rendered without a struggle, although be had a revolver in his pocket. He

was brought over here tbe same after noon, and lodged in jail, In his shoot ing scrape with officer Pierce he denies having had any intention of killing him although the bullets came in dangerous proximity. The charge against him is rape. He will doubtless get a taste of justice before be again breathes the air of freedom.

MILLER & SON, 631 Main street.

The handsomest variety of pearl buttons in new shapes and shades are to be seen at POPULAR CENT STORE

EVRRY person shonld at once try tbe Swiss Liver Compound. It will no doubt be the best medicine for such a case as it may be, to renovate the whole syten.

—LIGHTNING CLAUSI without E" extra charge, granted in policies issued

RIDD

by )DLE CO.

ARGAND

bard ooal base burner economical, attractive and durable. C. U. Smith A Son, 134 and 13S Main, and 41? Ma St. *r, -5s

Plush Ribbons, new and scarce -are to be had Mk at CENT STORE*

LOOK

For the best and see he New Hecla Base Heater for sale at PROBST'S 26 south 4th St. bet. Main and Ohio.

TO-DAY!

What Does It Mean

8imply

this, Wheat and Corn, like are necessities, and people

Clothing, are buying before they go higher.'

Furnishing Goods, and Garments to Order.

Merchant Tailoring is a great 1 with us. IMPORTED Suitings at DOMESTIC Prices.

w. W. OLIVER & CO.

Have the finest line of

CANNED GOODS,

-BOTH—

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

D(W B1

Put up on short notloe in the I test and latest style. A very choice lot of Standard and Dwarf Pear trees, Cherry. Peach and Apple trees, and small fruits of all kinds.

Planting and laying out of grounds attended to. Weeping Trees and Suitable Shrubs for Cemeteries a specialty.

Call and examine my stock at the

FLORAL HALL,

Cor. 8th and Cherry sts, Terre Haute, Ind

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Sample copies of

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Terre Haute, Ind.

OgSoe, corner Fourth and Knrlngton.

In Memorial,

HALL WABASH LODGE No. 1, Axcinrr ORDER UHITED WORKMEN, TERRE HAUTE, Oct. 28,1879.

Whereas, It has pleased tbe Divine Master Workman of the universe to call from our midst oar brother is the lodge wad fellow citizen, John T. Wiley therefore

Resolved, That we tender onr sincere sympathy to tbe bereaved ones whose boose is saddened by death, for in htm they have lost a devoted husband, a kind father, lovinghrother and warm friend.

Resolved, That in his death the lodge called upon to mourn a worthy brother and the community at large an upright and honored citizen.

Resolved, That in respect to his memory tbe lodge shall be draped In mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and a copy pre* stated to tbe familr of our departed brother and the

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be published tn the

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A. W. HEIXLY, j-Committee. T. B. SXAPP,

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BOSS JOE,

422 Main street, north side, Four .doors west of Fifth, Offer to their castomers to day tbe fol

Wilmoth and James Montgomery, gave I lowing goods at prices BELOW their au enjoyable and successful ooncert, last I actual value night, at Sandford, for the benefit of the Methodist church at that place.

Men's Winter Suits, Gents' Overcoats,

Boy8 Ovei'CO&tS

ftUU SUltS

Jk jerrlM,

New Valencia and Muscatelle raisins, New Lemon Peel and Citron,

New Buckwheat Flour & Maple Syrup.

Corri9r Fourth and Cherry streets?

JOHN G. HEINL, ..

Offers for this fall an unusually line lot of

Winter Blooming Plants.

Hardy Roses, Hyacinths, Lilies, etc. Wire Stands and Baskets, and Rustic Ware.

Flower Fots, of all sl7.es very low. Also

I CHOICE CUT

FLOWERS

PERA HOUSE.

DELPHI THEATRE.

70 Randolph street, cbtcago,'

NITED STATES SCALES.

My Improved Wagon and Railroad track scales are taking tbe lead in all localities where they have had an introduction. Mechanics and others who have examined them pronounce them constructed on bet* ter principles than any others in use, in. soring a greater degree of sensitiveness and durability. If you want scales, den': be

humbugged into paying a big price for a i. investigate and save your money, and at the same time get a better scale. The march is onward, and settles are being Improved, like everything else. Circulars, references, price lists, etc- free on application. Address S. j7AU8TIN, Patentee,

AS USUAL WE ABE AGAIN OFFERING OUB PATRONS A WELL SELECTED STOCK

Fifth Street, oriir©f Main.

EVERY EVENING.

ONLY REGULAR PLACE OF AMUSEMENT IN THE CITY-OPEN u-ii. nEVERY EVENING, *4 "fs-

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15 Performers To-night!

ADMISSION 25c and 15c

The best and cheapest place for LADIES', GENTS' and CHILDREN'S H031ERY and KHflTTING YARNS is at A. HOBERGf?, near Seventh street.

A full assortment of BASKETS, WILLOW DOLL and BABY BUGGIES, VELOCIPEDES, Ac., at A. HO BERG*, near Seventh street.

Clothing- and Furnishing^

FOR MEN AND BOYS.

DnrSpecialty,"Good Goods atModerate Prices.::

JOS. ERLANGER,

513 Main street, Terre Haute, Ind.

F. H. RICE & CO.,

Boston lve Cent Store,

-623 Main street, between Sixth and Seventh, Blake's Block.

NOVELTY GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

5, 10,,15, 20 and 25 Cent Counters.

GIVE US A CALL!

JUST RECEIVED AT

J. R. FISHERS.

f* LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF

BOOTS JLJSTJD SHOES

500 pairs ladies' slippers, 23c 200 pairs {ladies' shoes, |1.00 300 pairs men's shoes, 75c 200 pairs men's boots, $L50 100 pairs ohildren's sboee, 25c 75 pairs children's boots, 50c 24 pairs boys' boots, fl.00, Also full line of best grade of goods, that we can save yon 25 per cent by buying of us.

1,000Second Hand Heating Stoves for sale very cheap J. R. FISHER,

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Amusements,

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C. E. HOSFORD Manajer

P*E NIOHT OSLT.

TUESD 28, 1879.

DON'T FAIL TO 8KE

Denrnan Thompson

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Joshua Whitcomb!

Admission Reserved Seats..

.....73c* 50c aad 80c ..81.00

The sale of seats will commence Monday morning at Button's bookstore.

Sign of the Big Stocking.

The Arnndel Tinted Spectacles

For tiie relief and cure of

Dim, Weak and FaiUng Sight,

Enabling the wearer to read and work either by day or night, with perfect ease and comfort. Protected by letters of patent granted by the government of tbe United Mates. England and the United Kingdom. For sale by

S. R. FREEMAN, Agent.

ST. CLAIR HOUSE

Corner Main and Second ste., TERRE HAUTE, IND.

Rates, |1.00 and fl.60 per day. Tbe finest rooms and beet accommodations for the money to be found in tbe State.

WM.

BLEDSOE, Main street (up stairs'*

Kepairs All Kinds el Machines,

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CONSULT YOUR INTERESTS BY CALLING ON US. ,,,

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south Fourth street.

ELDREDGE

SEWIHO

Sewfag

And furfilsh^a NeeJlas aad parts for all kinds of machine*. Drop a postal card through (he postoffler, and he will eaU at the boose.

A 4-V St. Ahead of all

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competition. Not

only the best but very best base heaters in the city for sale by £. L. Probst.

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HINE

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THE

SURPASSES ALL IN WOSKHANSBIP. ITS SIUPLX0XT7 UNEXCELLED. ITS DURABILITY NEVES QUESTIONED.

IS ELEGANT IN APPEASANCE. THE WORLD CHALLENGED

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ITS EQUAL.

W. H. PISK, Agent.

Office, oppesite Postofflce.

A Great Discovery!

Something Which Will Bring Joy to Every Household.

Hundred* Already Restored Sound Health and Happiness.

Msajr ef Oar Owsi Cltlaeas, aad #f this Rsetlea, Beady Step Forward aad Testify

Consumption, Asthma, Bronchltuiperactly

pOR CHOICE FRESH

Heart Disease

cured by the use of Dr

J. 8. Jonion'* Lung Renovator. It baa cored cases In this city alter reputable physicians had given them up. It has cured cases of Asthma of from nine to forty-nlo« years' standing. Consumption cured at almost any stage By the use of Dr. Jordon's Catarrh Snuff and Champion Liniment to assist, These medicines are prepare! by Dr. J. 8. Jordon, 828 Main street, who makes a specialty of such diseases. Call on him at his office If you are ailing* malady tk and

and he will tell tbe nature of your Kxamlnatiotk without asking a question. free. Goods for sale by all drunlsts, wholesale and retail by Uullck £Berry,

California, Foreign and DomesU*

FRUITS AND NUTS,

PRE4H BONBONS, CARAMELS, AND HIGHLY FL1VORED

CANDIES AMD CONFECTIONS

Of all Mlnfs, so

A. F. EISER'S

Corner Ninth and Male streets.

Piatt* Oo*s Can and Balk Oysters always to be had fresh.