Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 23, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 December 1879 — Page 5

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T. T. vu much pleased with The Mail's editorial last week in regard to "bulldozing lawyers," and be feels like going for this clam himself. T. T. does not mean that be is going to abuse anybody or bodies. "To go for" is a slang phrase, meani Dp to abase, or criticise sharply. Bat T. T. does not use slang. When he says he is going for the lawyers, be means that be is going to defend tbem, going for them just as they go for, or in bebslf of their clients, only without the fee. There are two or three classes against whom the legal profession need defense. The first class is composed of those who

SMKKB AT LAWYERS.

These axe always getting off some joke st the expense of lawyers, and the point of the joke is the assumption of the dishonesty of the profession. T. T. bss heard more insults offered to lawyers is the form of jests, than to almost any other class. People who would be quick to see the lnsalt offered to the medical profession by a continual assumption, in the way of Jests, that all doctors are quacks, or the insult to the clergy in assuming that all clergymen are hypocrites, have a strange obtusesets as to the really insulting nature of assumptions of general meanness on the part of lawyers. T. T. supposes that the members of the fraternity get used to it aad so control tbelr tempers. But really, to an honorable man, it must be exceedingly annoying to have his profession incessantly sneered st ss if composed of vampires. T. T. has often fancied that he could detect a look of indignation as the lawyer endures what, if said to the member pf any other profession or pursuit, would be aq insult. However true it may be that where there is so mueh smoke there must be some fire, and what everybody says must be true, yet it is not a face that lawyers as a class are deserving the character given their profession. They are not leas honorable than members, of other professions, or than men engaged In other kinds of business. And it Is not for those ministers who are proverbially jealous of each other, and severe in their judgment of each other, nor for those doctors who seldom ssy a kind word of each other, and encourage people to think they are sick when they are not, and by carelessness or ignorance kill a few people more or less eaoh year, nor for those business men who sre blandly deceiving across their counters daily, and are ready to take advantage of the fashion set la bard times, to "settle for twentyfive cents on a dollar" with their creditors, when they oould pay dollar for dollar nor for those mechanics who do as little work as they can and as poorly as they can and get tbelr pay—it Is not for these, nor for those In pursuits where there are such as these, to be ever having the Up cHrled and the nose elevated at lawyers. Lawyers average as well as other professions and pursuits in point of honor and honesty. Closely allied to those already named are those who

DENOUNCE LAWYERS.

These, like the others, assume the dishonesty of the profession, and believe— and never hesitate to express the belief, —that lawyers are a curse to society that the world would be better of without thcpn that they are anxious to stir up and keep alive strife, and are always on the alert to seize upon the possessions of their neighbors. This is not true of lawyers as a class. It may be true sometimes, and in some localities, but it Is not generally true. The legal profession is not to be (lenounoed, because of black sheep In the fold, any more than other professions and pursuits. Thers are many lawyers who advise against litigation wheu It Is for their pecuniary interest to enoourage It. There are many who are as conscientious in the advioe which they give, and in the course which they pursue, and in making their chargf*, as men In other callings iu life. And as for real usefulness there are few pursuits from which society in general reaps greater benefit. It would be a sad day for many an innocent man when there were no lawyers to defend the Innooent, and a glad day for many a rascal when there were no profession skilled at arranging and draw ing out evidence of guilt. Many a widow and orphan would have lost hard earned and fruga'iy saved fortunes, but for the lawyer who drew the will or defended tlbair claims againt false claimants. Many a liar would have an easy task in telling his falsehood, and securing for himself or others the benefit of a lie, but for the lawyer who puts him through a scorchiug cross examination. Many a man unjustly suspected of crime, the victim of circusa standee, would have suffered innocently, but for the

who idfted the evidence until

it was found destitute of troth. Lawyers are metal. Lawyers are honorable Many of the fairest name* written on the pages of the nation's Listory have been the names of lawyers.

The next class against whom the profession needs a most vigorous defence is composed of

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All the sneers and all the denunciations aimed at the legal fraternity fail to do it thousandth part of the harm which is done It by unworthy members, and members who retort to unworthy praoticea. It Is the prince of such members which give* th ior of justice to the aneers and denunciations. .There are lawyer* who stir op strife in hope of gain. It Is contrary to the

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ethics of the profession for a lawyer to take* case for a share of the proceeds. Yet there sre members of the bar who are willing to do this. It has been repeatedly done. And the man who does this has a mighty power to annoy and harm. No man who has property is safe from such. If he is a bschelor or widower, and .has meta woman on the street or called upon her, or if he has not, one of these lawyers will bring a breach of promise suit, and take his cbanoes at a compromise, or the verdict of a jury, for a fst or leas fee. The woman loses nothing pecunisrly, and possibly makes something, and the lawyer ditto. A libel suit, a uuit to contests will, or even a criminal suit may be brought in the same way, and often is. Among the most dangerous snd the meanest members of society sre those lawyers who practice "on the shares" with their clients* Property snd reputation are alike at their mercy. If they are resisted and thwarted, still the resistance costs the defendant roundly, besides the loss of time snd the annoyance. If lawyers would elevste their profession above the sneers of the community, and deprive the denunciations heaped upon their calling of all ground upon which to stsnd, they would frown down, and even kick out of their ranks these men who practice "on shares." And society cannot weave a lash too sharp for the backs of such, nor spply it too vigorously. It is not lawyers as a class who deserve the lashing, but it Is the mean men who get into the profession, and use their power in obedience to their.low InBtlncts and motives.

Besides the legsl pirates named above, there are those wbe, when a man falls into their hands, make it a point to become possessed of as large a portion as possible of bis means. T. T. has known cases in which this has been carried to an extent little, if any, less than absosolute robbery. A man is falsely accused, a poor man It may be. Not only is a fair fee charged, but various expedients are resorted to in order to get more than the fee. The man is in a tight place, circumstances seem against him, bis reputstion Is worth everything to him. T. T. has known lawyers under such circumstances to extort more than their fees, and by means no more justifiable than patting their bands into the pockets of a helpless man and taking out the contents. It is not lawyers generally who do this. Lawyers are not robbers, but some robbers do become lawyers. The profession needs a vigorous defence against these. If they cannot be driven from the bar, they can he frowned upon and denounoed by those In'.and those out of the profession.

Then there are those who win by trlokery. T. T, has known men of a high reputation for success as lawyers who galu theii sucoess, not by legal learning and sklllHnotthrough justice or legal talent but by a certain sort of sharp practloe, trioks which the honorable lawyer,Jand the honest man despise.

But this is merely saying that in the law there are unworthy members, as there are in every profession and pursuit. And it is but proper to add that the bar of Terre Haute is as free from unworthy members as any community in the west.

THE DEATH ROLL.

The following intermentsJwere made in Woodlawn cemetery during the month of November: Mrs. Virginia Taylor, 21 years consumption. Infant of Henry Polk, 1 mo., gen. debility, Infftut of Emit Fetdge, stillborn. Miss Lain Hensel, 15 years brain fever. Peter Libfert, 43 years broin fever. Child of Charles Benson, 2 yrs: diphtheria. Infant of B. W. Hanna, 8 months croup. Miss Bertha RoltmAn, 20 yrs. rheumatism. Infant H. C. Pugb, 7 days imperfect circulstlon. Infant of Robert Ramsey, 2 years dipthe rla croup. Son of J. D. Herkimer, 6 years diptheria croup. Infant of Uertrude Steward, 2 years consumption. Infant of Wm. Newton, 2 yrs congestion. Infant of Charles Nauert, stillborn. Child of Thos. Pearce, 2 years dysentery. Paul Adolphus Todd, 20 years hemorrhage of the lungs. W. O. Hassell. 19 years consumption. Son of J. M. White, 4 years pneumonia. Infnnl of Wm 2 mos OOBR. of the brain Fred Koch, 29 years consumption. Oil Id of Henry Peters, 3 years diptheria. Mary J. Coons, t8years drojpey. Mary O. Hayes,8 years unknown. K, B. McOee,» years consumption.

MARH1 AOS LICENSES. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

U«orge F. Armstrong and Nancy Arm' Snl

strong, lit Grafton F.Cookerly and Martha A dcr.

James Black and Susan Jane Fugate. J. Meddard Smith and Mattie Wright. Nicholas Idler and Elisabeth Stemmler. John T. F. Ahreosand Anna Helmets. James A. Karl and Maggie B. Price.

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT. General Sam Chambers, (Silver Top) the noted, eccentric, snd humoristic temperance lecturer, will conduct the temperance movement in this city on Monday evening, Dec. 8th. The first meetings will be held at Dowliug Hall. The meetings will continue through the week. All are invited to attend.

—Davis & Co., Pork Packers, are killing hogs and have tenderloins, roasts cbope, spare ribs, trimmings, etc. cut here. For eale at 13 south Fourth street, yaia Main, snd at the pork house, water street, near & St. L. railroad bridge.

—Now la the time when farmer* need good, Home-aaade Boots, and the place to get them teat Boegeman**, No. lis south Fourth street.

—FOR THE BEST holiday pneenta In the market everybody Is recommended to visit the Opera Music store, 328 Main street and secure one of those matchless WEBER or ATHKKSHEK PIANOS, PALACE ORGANS, FINE FLUTES, VIOLINS, AoRDE0N8, ate, and in fact everything desired in lbs music line of the very beat quality may be found there.

THS year 187% is on its last legs.

IN the way of looal news this has been remarkably dull week.

AND still the applications for divorce come filing iuto the County Clerk's office.

THK trial of Taylor, for killing Camper, is set for next Mondsy in the Criminal Court.

THK city schools will not close for the bolidsys until Christmas Eve, snd will resume on the Monday after New Years.

Hoo killing commenced at the Early house, on Tbursdsy. Mr. Early expects to kill about fifteen thousand hogs, this season.

THK holfdsy trade in this city promises to be grester than it has been for several years snd the prospect brightens the faces of our merchants.

MBS. MART A. GUKHINEAU, one of the earliest residents of this city, died sther residence corner of Fifth snd Swsh streets, on Monday afternoon.

THK united Presbyterisn churches have adopted the name of the Central Presbyterian church. It is understood that anew man will be called to the pastorate.

A LACK of both time and space renders it impossible to give proper attention to a number of local events. Until after the holidays we must crave the indulgence of our readers.

Cox A FAIRBANKS have purchased the distillery of Davis fe Frsser, at Lafayette, which has been lying idle for some eighteen months. Mr. Ed P. Falrkanks went up this week to take charge of it.

AMONG the indictments returned by the grand jury this week were two against the Gazette for libeling Terry. These sre the former ones corrected, and now supposed to be "water tight."

THE Young Ladles Guild, of St. Stephen's, are to give an unusually brilliant entertainment at Dowllng Hall next Thursday. It will consist of an exhibition of wax works, by Miss Blake, an operetta, and Mother Goose quadrille. n-r

THK statement in the Gazette one day this week that the new Baptist church was to have set up immediately a 94,000 organ and that Mr. Horatio Keyes had given 93,000 towards its purohase, it appears was "too good to be true"—at least Mr. Keyes is not aware of it.

IF our girls will wear jackets and hats so near like those of men they should, like the men, take off the latter when they go to the opera house, and not

AS mentioned elsewhere a lack of time and space prevents proper mention of a number of recent local events, aud among these we regret that we cannot speak of Prof. Brennecke's Carnival at Armory Hall, last night, and write of It at length. And yet where over half a hundred young misses and masters took part, aud all did so well, It would hardly be right to make individual mention without going through the entire list. Such an exhibition of fancy dancing was never before given in this city, and Prof. Brennecke covered himself all over with glory. Oner lady remarked that he was a real missionary to this city. He certainly has accomplished a great work here, in instructing the young people in the accomplishment of dancing and genteel deportment.

Boons Circumvented BY A. G. AUSTIN A CO.

Big atock revolvers, 91.60 to flO.OO. Zulu & Parker breech loaders, 98.00 to 900.00. Musxle loaders from 92-50 to 920.00.

—Incontestable and non-forfeitable Life Policies, laraed by Riddle A Co. in The Equitable Life Insurance Company.

RECEIVED ATHERZ' a lot of 3 Button Kids, of the new shape, desirable shades, price $1 every pair warranted. "iZcEsr

Duchess Point, Point Applique, Lace Ties, Bows, Scarfs, Pischus, and Handkerchiefs, new patterns, all of recent purchase, beautiful goods for the holidays.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

than three weeks till Christmas.

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with tbem on their heads all the evening. Very often, at first glance the im preesion is made that it is an impolite man sitting with his hat on.

A TERRIBLE aocident occurred near Brazil last Monday night. One of the striking miners indulged.in toojmuch whiskey, and in going home fell into a cattle pit. He was too drunk to get out, and the night train from the east coming along completely severed the head from the body. He had a wife and two ohlldren.

ALL the miners in the Brazil district— nearly 3,000 men la all, refused to go to work, last Monday, unless their wages were advanced. The operators agreed to an advance of ten cents a ton and have advanced their price to dealers thirty-five oents a ton and the dealers here have in turn put the price of block coal up to UK cents a bushel for lots of fifty bushels and upwards.

JAURIET & CO.

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tiomethiig the People Ought to Know.

rat Affecting a Very tnent Dry Goods

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For some years it has been the custom of this paper, at the approach of the holiday season, to devote a large part of its space to the business of informing its readers what novelties in the line of holiday goods were in the market, and where the largest and most varied stocks were to be found. That they have been of some sssistsnoe to buyers we have every reasons to know. The selection of holiday presents is one of Jhe^ things that many people, unless frequently reminded of it, are liable to postpone until the latest possible moment, ultimately to find, to their great chagrin, that all the best things are sold out, and that they will be obliged to put up with the "leaving J." The last few days before Christmas, stocks are of course very much broken up stores are so crowded that customers cannot be given that attention they would have received earlier to get anything at all one must go with the rest and be crowded and pushed about In away that is not at all pleasant or satisfactory. Therefore there is every reason for attending to this matter early, and every reason against putting off too long a visit td».

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where from the entrance to the rear of this immense storeroom is a succession of surprises in the way of goods suitable for holiday gifts.

At the front, in the center of the room, are arranged for handy inspection, a very attractive line of Swiss Carvings in wood, bronze work olive wood smoking sets, toilet sets, albums, handkerchief boxes, the Old Oaken Bucket, not in wood, but silver, jewelry caskets in straw and Russia leather.

Next is a department devoted to ingenious Japanese work, including handkerchief boxes, paff boxes, brackets, card receivers, safes, jewelry caskets, cigar holders, salad sets of knives, forks and spoons in wood, glove boxes, cake baskets, fan boxes, shells of the ocean, etc., etc.

Near by is a menagerie of toys from a tiny mouse to a Bengal tiger. Whitby jet goods attract attention on aceount of variety and richness of design.

There is also displayed a very rich line of fine Russia leather portmonaies, dressing cases, jewelry caskets In velvet and Russia, toilet sets in Russia cases with celluloid brushes and oombs

An immense stock of handkerchiefs, from five cents to 925.00, in silk, linen, and lisle thread, white and colored, put in handsome boxes for men, women and children.

Then th«re are cuflfe and collars and combination sets in imitation Russia. Back of the bookkeeper's desk the visitor comes to the useful as well as ornamental. Here are fine table linens and napkins in sets, in plain white, car dlnal or turkey red, with or without border or fringes Cretonnes, for tidies, lambrequins, splashers and furniture coverings, the largest line ever brought to this city Persian piano covers in raw silk anew line of silks, in all oolors, In plain and brocaded cloaks, shawls and fancy dress goods patterns. But we eannot enumerate all the serviceable and acceptable gifts that may be selected In such a full and complete dry house, 'r'

The five-cent department has been removed down stairs, and is stocked with hundreds of fancy and useful arti cles, all sold at the uniform price of five cents. It is simply imprssibleto enu merate—this department must be seen to be appreciated

In conclusion, we say to holiday shoppers, take a good look at Jauriet's before buying your Christmas gifts,

Practice economy and use Dan. Miller & Son's Standard Sosp.

YOU

WILL FIND that every thing in the line of Picture

frames, nails, cord etc., can be had cheapest at J. Fred

and Ohio.

Probst's, 4th between Main

The Best is the Cheapest. Housekeepers, prac economy, and buy Craig's celebrated baking powder, of Dan. Miller & Son, 631 Main street, opposite Marble Block.

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THE STAB MEAT MARKET* Charley Doisch is constantly adding new customers, and he never loses any old ones, because he takes especial pains to serve them with the beat meats to be bad in this market.

Lake and eastern salt by the barrel,Cape Ood cranberries, and extra yellow Danvers onions in large bbls., also choice lemons bv the case, at Wright & King's.

AMINE THE PHOTO cabinet at J. Fred Probst, 4lh between and Ohio.

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The sal6 that we commenced on Saturday, Nov. 29thj of the goods that were damaged by smoke in our store at the fire that occurred on the 19th, has proved to be a great succes| and very satisfactory to the consnmers^f^l^j

The trading public and the people geherAlly pronounce it to fee tlie grandest display of dry goods at the lowest prices ever offered in this city. Remember, this sale is not eonfined to a few goods, hnt includes the entire atock. Io not miss the opportunity of securing some of the great bargains we are now offering. .. 7^"

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Rippetoe of tbe "White Front," which is on Mane strete, has a gorgeous spread of good things today. There's dressed turkeys, chickens, 'ducks, oysters, in can and bulk, ppiced hog tongues, bams, breakfast bscon, corned beef in cans, yellow Denver onions, choice Michigan apples, irweet potatoes, turnips, cabbage, Hubbard squash, pitted cherries, California plums and dried peaches, buckwheat llour, Vermont maple syrup, sugar drips, California honey, mince meat, apple butter, and a choice selection of Kennedy's crsckers and buscuit.

For material to get up a No. 1 Sunday dinner or any other meal, go to Wright & King's, where at all times you will find the very best of goods in this line to be procured.

For choice 8yrup and Buckwheat Flour, go to Dan* Miller & Son's, 631 Main street, opposite Marble Block*

JOHN G. HELNL,

Oflfen for this fall ah unusually fine lot of

Winter Blooming Plants.

Hardy Rose*. Hyacinths. Lilies, etc. Wire Ktan Is aad Baskets, aud Bustle Ware.

FlowerPo*a,ofaltstaesv«ylow. Also

CHOICE CUT FLOWERS

Put up on short notice in the i«st and latest style. A veryeholc-- ir* of Standard and Dwarf Pear trees, Cherry. Peach and Apple trees, and smalt fruit* of atl kind*.

Planting aad laying out of grounds attended to. Weeping Trees ati'i Sellable Shrubs for Cfemeterie* a specially.

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I've been tole that one of these new fangled belts would improve my flguer. It mout. ana then agin it moutn't. My own provHte opinion, publicly expressed, is that my figuer'H good enough without improvin". And the fact is I wouldn't feel free and easy a strapped up with one of them surcingle things. But bowsumever, that's neither here nor thsr. What I wish to remark is that

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For 1879.

Burns Less Coal, Is Easier Regulated, Keeps Fire Longer,

WiU Last Longer, lias the Best Grate,

the Best Proportioned,

IN SHORT AND IN FACT, THE

Very Best StoveintheMarket

We take great pleasure in showing our Stove, because it bears the most critical exanolt

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FOR SALE ONLY BY

PROBST.

26 south Fourth Street, between Main and Ohio.

QPERA HOUSE,

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Jno. M. Hickey has the honor to announce one appearance, a« above, of the Realistic American Comedian, Mr.

B. MACAULEY

In his delightful portraiture of quaint charactor,

Supported b/ his own exoelleat

Company of Comedian*!

In & A. Locke's new and typical American Comedy-Drama,

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Admission 3Sc« 50c and 79c Reserved (tests .§l.oo Sale of seats will commence on Friday, Dec. 6th. at Button's.

C. E. Hosford, Manager. TWO IVIOHTW ONLY,

Thursday and Friday,* Dec. 11 and 12.

The Eminent Actor and Author, 51 It.

JOHN A. STEVENS,

In his own Romantic Idyl, entitled

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Supported by the charming young artiste,

MISS LOTTIE CHURCH

And a superb draa atlc company. (Special seenerjr and stage appointments carried expressly to produce the romance in the most thorough minner.

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Prices of admission, 75, 60 ani Scents*' Box sbietopen at Button's Tuev mornlog.

JpOR CHOICE FRESHi, California, Foreign and Domestic 1

FRUITS AND NUTS,,

PBE3H BONBONS, CARAMELS, AND HIGHLY FLAVORED

CANDIES AND CONFECTION^ Of all kinds, go to

A. F. EISER'S,

Corner Ninth and Us hi streets.

Piatt A Co's Can and Bulk Oysters alwan* tobehadAresh.