Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 31, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 January 1880 — Page 8
•flit
ipSSI J*
Alt
^wTHE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Our People.
W. W. Casto has withdrawn from the list of congressional candidates. Ed. M. Walmsley went east this week after goods for the Carpet Hail.
Ool. Nelson first moved into the rooms he now occupies twenty-nine years ago. H. C. Gilbert is off on a two week's trip to Washington and other eastern cities.
Prof. Proctor, who lectures here next Saturday evening is the "Boss" astronomer of this century.
Hon. Geo. R. Wendling will reply to Ingersoll, at the Opera House, three weeks from to-morrow evening.
R. L. Ball and wife didn't go to New Orleans and Florida, where the papers sent them a couplejof weeks ago.
Frank Armstrong, of the County Auditor's office is out again after a severe illness of two months duration.
J. A. Foote will change his residence to south Sixth street next week, where bis family will be pleasantly situated.
John G. Turner, late paymaster of the Vandalia road, has been suffering this week from a severe attaok of erysipelas.
Horace Jones has moved back to his old quarters, on Main street, in order to give attention
sto
Judge'Scott's busi
ness. Prof. Geo. P. Brown, President of the State Normal school, lectured on "Our Country" in Evans Hall, Evanaville, last night.
Charley Froat, the gambler, is said to in a critical condition, the wound in his groin causing much pain, being greatly inflamed.
Paymaster Frank Crawford, of the Vandalia road, has upon his pay roll 2,700 men, and disburses to these about 900,000 monthly.
J. P. Brennan, the merchant tailor, has moved into Jos. H. Blake's building, about half a square west of his former place of business.
Frank Gilman and J. B. Lyne attended the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias at Indianapolis, this week, representing the lodges in this city. 8. F, Nixon, manager of the Walnut street and Park theaters, of Philadelphia, was in the oity this week, the guest of Joe Nirdlinger.
Mrs. Cal. Thomas went to St. Louis this week, accompanied by her father, Dr. Moore, to be treated for neuralgia of the eye, with which she has been afflicted.
Arthur M. Greene has reoovered from his serious illness at Pueblo, Colorado, "ti fa nnt rAin^gflf] with that part of the west.
Before they are ^officially summoned, Senator Yoorhees kindly sends his friends a telegram inquiring if it will be convenient for them to come to Washisgton.
We congratulate Col, Hudson ou the recent decision of Judge Drummond, of the U. S. Court, confirming his title to the lands of the old canal running through Evansville. The Colonel will soon be rolling in wealth.
Will D. T. Travis, the artist, was in the city this week calling ou his many friends. He now divides his time be fcween painting and farming, near Kan aas, Ills, The Mail, meanwhile, keeping him posted in Terre Haute news.
Garvin fc label 1 are highly gratified ~with the boom with whioh their excel lent Commercial College starts out with the new year. There is*lnoibetter insti tution of the kind in the land.
This spring, when you want a nice aet of light harness, bear in mind that Caleb Ball, the veteran on this line of work, is now in the employ of Peter Miller, on south Fourth street.
K. Foster & Sou got in this week a aloe lot of willow work,fin rattan chairs, and rockers for ohildren, whioh they are selling at low prloea at their north Ifourth street Furniture house.
To-morrow .will be Sunday, the day when all[are at homeland the day when people enjoy good eating, and we sug gest a visit to the popular grocery house of Wright fc King, corner of Main and Seventh street, where will be found •holce lot of poultry, and everything seasonable and.'desirable in the way of table supplies.
At Mrs. Gray's north Fourth street Queensware Store, No. 28, every person wanting any goods in the line of Queensware, Glassware, Woodenware, Cutlery, Spoons, Tinware, Lamps of all kinds. Brackets, Baskets, Toiletware, Ac., fca, will do well to call and see if these goods cannot be bought as cheap as at the cheapest place in the city, notwithstanding all goods are advancing in prioe. Call and see for yourselves.
If a man has nothing to do you may be pretty sure that Satan is looking out for an employe and will soon find one. If yoa have nothing else to do drop in at the Central Bookstore and take a leisurely stroll along the counters and shelves, the showcases and tables, filled with the fcaioest books, elegant table and mantel ornaments, pretty pictures, new and nobby stationery, blank' books of every description and commercial stationery in great abundance.?,It is headquarters for everything in the lines named. In anany things bought particulary for the lioliday trade some ran bargain* are Jbeing offered.
Cook A Bell the druggists, are going to move in the commodious house formerly occupied by Eberle & Bindley, oorner of Main and Third streets.
Mrs. Anna Gould and her sister, Mrs. J. C. Burnett, went east on Tuesday. Mrs. Gould will visit her husband's relatives in Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Burnett will join her husband in Waahington.after spending a few days in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Susannah Whitworth, widow of the late S. M. Whitworth, of this city, died at Settle, Washington Territory, on the 11th inst., at the advanced age of 94 years. Her death was caused by paralysis, and at the time the snow was six feet deep, and thestorm.ragingsothat the burial could not take plaoe.
Express: Rev. W. Page, of Leavenworth, Kansas, has: declined to accept the call of the Presbyterian church of this city, and a member of his congregation has written the session, asking that the call be not urged. It is understood that Rev. D. E. Bierce,"formerly pastor in this city, can be obtained
James H. MoNeeley, of the Express, enjoys the enviable notoriety of having erected a government bnilding in Evans ville for less money than was appropri ated by congress for its construction This, remarks the democratic editor of the Evansville Courier, is the only instance of the kind, probably in the history of the country.
John E. Lamb, A. J. Kellejr and Dr, VanValzah were summoned to Wash ington this week to tell what they know of the exodus and overstocked labor in this locality. It was hard on them to leave their business on suoh sudden summons, but the call had to be obeyed and the first train carried them and their gripsaoks eastward.
Prof. F. H. Brennecke, who has set all Terre Haute, old and young, to dancing this winter, will go to Indian apolis next week. He will return here on each Wednesday, to attend some olasses here. We commend him to the people of the capital as a gentleman in every respect,' painstaking and thor oughly skilled in his art. SfSL
Speaking of President Collett retiring from railroad circles, where for some years, he has figured prominently, the Express says he has been very success fnl in business during the past few months having disposed of his interest in the Central Ohio road at a handsome profit and emerged from other ventures 'with flying colors, realizing large profits amounting in all to several hundred thousand dollars. He„ can therefore afford to take a rest. ... .•
Logansport Journal: Rev. E. W Abbey relates a narrow escape from being shot, which he had while en route from Terre Haute to this city, last Satur day. A short distance this side of Waveland a shot was heard, and a ball came crashing through the rear door of the car in which the Rev. A. was seated JUST a rawing utib* -ufoonp'raMr itself in the wood near by. Whether the shot was fired on purpose, or was accidental, is Dot known, bnt that the reverend gentleman from Terre Haute had a remarkably close cal), no one will gainsay,
Oliver Bryant, father of Edward li Bryant, of this city, died at his home in Cincinnati, on Tuesday last, at the age of seventy-seven years. The Cincinnati Gazette says he was a man of quiet tastes and habits, but of more than ordinary intelligence, and was greatly respected by all with whom he became accuainted. He was an admirable speoimen of the old New England type of character, firm in his views, yet courteous to all, and his genuinely benevolent disposition and thorough integrity were recognized by every one with whom he came in contact. He was in the best and fullest sense of the term a thoroughly honest man.
1
For Fancy Goods and Trimmings, see the Cent Store, Fourth street.
Other People".
Windom, of Minnesota, lias been in congress twenty years. Men speak of loving a "quiet smoke." Who ever knew a noisy one?
Jay Gould only made 115,000,000 last year. Of course he feels discouraged but hopes for better times soon.
A commercial advertisement ftr "a man to travel" was answered by a tramp. He said he was used to the business,
There will be no war in Maine, but for years after this neighbors will refuse to borrow tea and coffee of each other.
A New Orleans athlete, in order to oonyince his sweetheart of his great strength, twisted her arm in such away that it bad to be amputated. 3r 0
Judge Thomas Sargeant, of the su preme court of Pennsylvania once said that "If it were not for the women this would be a bard world for the painters, paper-hangers and clergymen,"—Philadelphia Progress.
It was at a temperance meeting. The speaker increased in eloquence and noise, and he cried: "Yes, my friends, we'll- lift our temperance vessel out of the mire and mud on to hard dry ground, and then sail beautifully along."
When a man gets a coat he doesn't cut apiece off the oorner of the goodsjof which it is made and send it to his brothers, as women always send apiece to their sisters when they get a new dress. That's a good way to tell a man from a woman.
George Brooks and his wife were prisoners in the Chattanooga jail. He was kept close in a cell, while she was given liberty of the corridor. She flirted
wMsm
TKRRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.
with the jailer and a horse thief, snd the husband oould see it through the bars that prevented him from interfering. His novel and torturing position drove him wild, and he committed suicide.
Before a fight between two faction of St. Louis schoolboys began, the combatants were all searched by a joint committee to see that nobody carried a weapon but one boy effectually secreted a pistol and shot an opponent with it.
Secretary Thompson says that he saw Andrew Jackson at the time of his inauguration as president. "My father, who introduced me," said the secretary, "told me then that I was getting on the other political side already. Instead of lecturing me, as I supposed .he, would, Jackson put his hand on my head and said: 'Whatever your politics, always think for yourself, and l«t
con*
science be your invariable guide.'" A tall, old gentleman of large frame, crowned with flaxen hair, visits the New York Tribune counting room now then, with Jersey mud upon liis boots, and asks if there is not enough money on hand to allow hiln a little as stockholder. "When Horace Greeley was alive," he said onee, "I used to get enough from my dividends to support me. I am getting too oM nowjlo work, and I need the money. I own roe share of the stook, which my soi^aid $10,000 for. He gave it to me to live off as long as I lived." "Who was your son?" "Theodore Tilton."
President Hinsdale, of Hiram college said to the students assembled in college the other day "To-day a man will be eleoted to the United States senate, in Columbus, who, when a boyr*ras once the bell ringer in this sohool and afterwards its president. His father, dying, ieft his wife and four young children in the condition that any of his neighbors would have done—poor. Grandma Gar field, as some of us familiarly called her, was a woman of uuusual energy faith and courage. She saidthe children should not be separated, but kept to gether and that the home should be maintained as when the head was living. The battle was a hard one, and she jyon it.
About Women.
The flower of the family is generally in a sacque. If a girl ohooses to throw herself at young man she can generally hit him
Beauty is not a necessity, but "it just too pretty for anything," as the girls say.
A Michigan man was named Hanger and the idiot christened his (daughter Belle.
The BuffaloJCourier .asks: how would fashionable ladies like to be angels and wear old fashioned things? o^ftfiGiii^QldJadlJUves in California until it was opened for her. \7
A ladfefe' football ulub^ias been eatab lishedin England. This" lalfaid to be kick above anything we have yet at tempted in America.
A visitor to Queen Victoria has to be announced by five different persons and there is no chance to catch the old lady at her patch work and the floor all littered up. "Is that a new dress or an old one made over?" is the awful query every lady asks herself when she sees another woman walking along"in a change of
"I smile," says an acute observer "when I hear a young pan speak ol choosing a wife my information is much more complete as to his probable future when I hear that a young lady has selected him."
From the birth column pf the Chattanooga Times: "Mrs. Shatpe, wife of the Rev. George Sharpe, gave birth to three ohildren on the 11th. The neighbors say that Dr. Johnson permitted three or four to get away. But he insists that he caught all." ft *.
An Auatalian paper of recent date con tains an extraordinary advertiaement in which Eliza Wehbrook, of Ravenswcod, gives her husband notice Jthat if she does not hear from him within three months from date she inttiiids to get married again. $
One of the most port^f aiil dignified of the Mormon bishops fpas lately seen running in a Salt Lata# street, closely pursued by a woman, who whacked him with a broomstick whenever she got within reaching distance. She was the first and only wile of Brother Jones, and she heard the bisbog^ advising her husband to practice the |rec6pts of th charch by taking an |dd|Uonal spouse or two. ...J'
Who can penetrate the wiles of woman? She is not.in love with that man whom she freely praises and of whom she oftenest speaks but if there is one whom she never names, and ahe starts and blushes when others name him, if she can find no voice to answer the most commonplace question he addresses her, if ahe avoids him and will have none of him, if ahe pettishly finds fault with him when he is commended to her notice by others—look sharp, for that is the man!
A day or two sines a'quiet and dignified gentleman was walking through the street when he was startled by a woman who rushed up to him, all out of breath, and seizing him by the arm gesticulated wildly and panted out "Whistle! fir, whistle!" He looked at her in amazement, and white he started ahe again urged him: Whistle! whistle!' He finally fonnd breath to tell her that
he wasn't much of a whistler, but if she would nominate the tune he would do the best he oould. Her eyes flashed and she|8howed decided anger. With one arm stretohed out toward a retreating car she shook him off and said something which sounded to him like: "Confound a foo that can't whistle for a hone-car to accommodate a lady."—St Louis Rep.
Will L. Marple, a St. Louis artist, has applied for a divorce from his wife. One of his grieveanoes is that she sent a broken frying pan to an art show, where some of his pictures were on exhibiton, with a request that the hanging committee would give it a position, as "an example of the way in which the talented Mr. Marple Provided for bis family's necessities."
Men have expended a deal of ink and sarcasm on the subject of women's friendship. Nevertheless, the thing does really exist. A woman's great mistake is that she often thinks Bhe is looking for a friend, when it is merely a confidante she is seeking—one who will listen to her small miseries and small joys, and never say "that is not right to her disclosures, but will merely betray her the first time they.have a petty misunderstanding.
THE PERFECT LADY.
LESSONS IN POLITENESS
ANDT1IE.ART OF ENTERTAINING).
SOME SENSE SUCCINTLY STATED.
ft fir,*'"*'
To be a perfeot lady should be the aim of every girl. There is nothing which enhances the charms of any young woman, as that indescribable grace imparted by true politeness. Diamonds in the rough are appreciated by those who are enabled to recognize the jewel which lies hidden beneath the unpromising exterior but in the sooial world are found but few who possess this power. By our manners we are judged how important it is, therefore, that they should be such aB are dictated by a kind and sympathetic heart.
First of all, girls, if you should possess this pearl of great price—true courtesy, you must drive from your miud forever the false idea that politeness is a garment which may be donned in society and doffed at home. This is one of the saddest errors into which a girl can fall. The real lady is a lady at all times and in all places. A cultivated and refined behavior is not acquired in a day it is the result of months and years of intercourse with courteous people, and of untiring obedience to the dictates of a kind heart, which are always those of politeness. Therefore doubly blessed is the one who has bad the oompanionship and influence of a lady mother from childhood to such rudeness and vulgarity are impossible.
Some independent persons profess to gbggLryances of pothe gloss whioh covers a deceltful diaracter. They pot at defiance ftil social customs, and blurt out their opinions regardless of the feelings of others. To do this is a mistake. If we should set at naught the laws of etiquette, what continual jangling and jarring we would hare. Courtesy is the oil whioh makes the machine of society run smoothly, and with which we could not dispense.
Not only is a polite behavior valuable in society, but also in the business world. How quickly will a merchant choose between two boys who apply to him for a situation, one of whom is gentlemanly and courteous, the other rude and rough.
Over politeness has the contrary effect which real politeness is intended to produce. "The trivial details which descend into absurd formality, and a too stringent insistance upon certain unim portant points of etiquette is rightfully condemned.".
Politeness, if taken in the fnllest and highest sense of the world, is a christain duty. The bible commands it as such and where the rules which are there given striotly foil wed, the most elegant manners possible would be the result. Henry Wara Beecher expressed this sentiment, when in a sermon to young men, he said that they would find an infallible guide to good manners in the 13th chapter of 1st Corinthians by patting the word "politeness'' in place of that of charity."
With these general remarks on etiquette I will proceed to the more par ticular consideration of
THE ABT OF ENTERTAINING. To some a ready flow of language, bright and witty, comes without effort on their part. But this is not entirely a gift of nature any one may acquire it if ie will but persevere. It is a possession not to be despised.
One of the things requisite if you would be able to entertain your guests well, is unconditional obedience to the
l0_"Aiways be neatly and tastefully attired, in the morning aa well as in the evening." To look like a sloven the early part of the day prevents your receiving your occasional callers with the lady like composure with which you welome evening callers for such a carriage comes only with the satisfied feeling of self respect which a well dressed person always has. If your friends find you with uncombed hair and neglected toilet, they are as embarrassed and uncomfortable as they find you, for the simple reason that they are aware of your mental wish that they wefe in any place but with you. An expensive dress not necessary nor one unfit for houseshold duties if suoh fall to your lot. A plain calico wrapper with spotless cufls and &>Uar, is within the means and suitable to the work of any one, Whether ahe be a farmer or banker's daughter.
ra
Yoa ahould always receive a friend warmly, expressing your pleasure at seeing her, and request her to remove her wraps. However, the custom of some persons of persistently urging a visitor to remove hat and gloves, after a polite bnt decided refusal, is very annoying as well as rude.
In conversing, endeavor to introduce snch topiCa as will be of interest .to those with whom yoa are talking. A person of literary tastes is generally best entertained by conversation about books and authors. One possessed of musical talent enjoys speaking of music, operas and the great composers. Attention to
these little things will aid much in making a call pleasant to your friendsAvoid alluding to anything which brings with it unpleasant memories or associations. A want of tact in this direction often mars the pleasure of a whole evening.
Never interrupt any one who is speaking it is a very annoying as well as rude habit it betraya a lack of interest in what is being said. The principal thing in entertaining is to please others you would certainly not be doing so by manifesting an indifference to their conversation. The best listeners are the best conversationalists.
The introduction of slang wordB or phrases into your conversation is always offensive to refined ears, and denotes a want of culture. How quickly is the respect or admiration which we feel for any girl dispelled when we hear such expressions as "You bet,"
etc., fall from her lips. A lady always usee pure and correct language. The frequent use of the words "you know" "and says he" offends the ear, and spoils the effect of whatever you may be saying, however humorous or interesting it might otherwise be.
Never permit yourself to become sarcastic in company. It is impolite in the extreme. There are many persons who do not know how to take suoh remarks, and therefore beoome offended thereat. Irony and sarcasm are the lancuasre of a bitter heart.
If you are bored, do not allow it to be seen. Learn to conceal your annoyance. If you would please others, appear to be pleased with them. To yawn when conversing with others, is the height of rudeness.
In talking with those older than yourself, never take the lead in the conversation.
Avoid trivial discussions and contradictions on unimportant subjects. Above all, avoid that too common habit of gossiping about your neighbors and friends. "Talk about things, not persons."
A school girl habit, which many forget to drop In becoming young ladies, is that of exaggeration. Adjectives are invariably used in the superlative degree to describe the most commonplace objeots or occurrences. The consequence is that when something really important is to be discussed, they are at a loss for words strong enough to express their meaning.
A continual rooking back and forth in a rocking chair is exceedingly irritating to these with sensitive nerves, and should never be indulged in when making a call.
Last of all, girls, if you would be entertaining you must read books and papers, in order that you may be able to talk of something besides the latest fashions and the trivial affairs of every day life. But read good books—good books, or none at all.
—No matter what ypu have failed with in cases of fever and ague, the Swiss Ague Cure is warranted to cure every case.
Hub
One da herd my paster sa too 1UB flok, "the lord jWill pervide, let to-morry taik kair fer itself then thot mi time hed cum fer too git up an qpeke in meetin, an tel evry body wat a site off things Mr. Kippeto hed secured wich hed bean pervided, fer he hez dreeaed turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, oysters, cranberries, onions, parsnips, turnips, caboage,
gquaeh, Michigan apples, Ma
laga grapes, Alden dried apples, California dried peeled peaches, California
of all kinds, jelllesoi all kinds, F. A. Kennedy crackers, mince meat, pickled pigs feet, chow-chow in bulk, Kingan's hams, breakfast bacon, lard in buckets, California honey, Michigan honey, fine white drips, Vermont maple syrup, 40 pounds of choice New York buckwheat llonr for one dollar, and 9 dozen fresh eggs for one dollar.
For breakfast bacon as sweet as spring chicken, as fine a sugar cured ham as was ever eaten, just out of smoke, and the best of kettle lard by the pound, pail or tierce, go to Wright & King's.
Hubbard Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, red beets Carrets, Parsnips, Turnips Potatoes, Rutabagas and comb honey at C. Alexander Mann's, 322 Main street between 3rd and 4th, Bed and Green front.
BUTTONS, COMBS, BRUSHES,
For Sale.
FOR8A.LE-ONE
We STORY DOUBL
dwelling bouse on Chestnut, street nfl Seventh, will be sold, cheap—half c»balance on time. L. A. BURNET L\ Agen
Wanted.
WANTED-THE
NAME AND PREt
ent residence and business of ever person that has changed since Dec. 1st, they will appear correctly in the new clt director Call on or send name to Charl" O Ebel A Co., 620}^ Main street, up stairs.
For Rent.
RENT—TWO OR THREE ROOM, High ceiling, fronting stree', wa' water closets and coal bins handy. No
F°
4*Too
thin,"
but respectable tenants need apply. Sixth and Cherry streets.
Amusements.
jQOWLING HALL.
On the evenings of
Friday and Saturday Jan. 30 and 31
I Will be given the
McKEEN CADET FAIR *™XESTIVf
Among the attractions will be a REALISTIC CAMP SCENE, J|? Introducing a double song and£,danco I two colored cooks.
The following prizes will be given: totl most populer captain, a gold headed canto most popular conncilman, gold pen: most popular merchant, an easy ohalr. prizes aie now on exhibition in Geort Arbuckle's show window.
Music by McKeen Cadet Band Sapper will be served each evening. ginning at 5:30 o'clock. Admission 15 Cen Sapper 35 Cen
PERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONJLY.
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd.
The Great Minstrel Event.:
Smith, Waldron, Morton & Martin'
v"-
-—ORIGINAL sS&tv
BIO 4 MiNSTRELl
6 KNB HIEBT
4 Musical Mokes
-AT-
TTFR7
XlJjiX/i
A FULL STOC
raTAfl. HEYWOOD, the only artist In his who poasenos a Cultivated Soprano Voice. JOHN W. MORTON, the prince of comedian Harry Armstrong, the son of Momus B" Smith, humorist: Kine Brothers, the inusic wonders Paul Allen, America's eccentric Wf den Dan. Waldron, in his specialties.
Magnificent Orchestra! Elegant Quinte Superb Brass Band! Admission ....25c* 50c and. 7
OF
NEW STAPLE NOTIONS
Reserved seats on sale at Button's witlio extra charge.
J^GWLING HALL.
Friday Eve., Feb* 6 GRAND RECEPTip
-AND-
CONCER
Given by the
Young Ladies' Guil
The Young Ladles' Guild of St. Stephe~ Church will hold a reception and glvo promenade concert at Dowllng Ball Friday evening next, from 7 o'clock to o'elock. Music, recitations, the operetta "II Jacobi,"and theamuftlng farce of "Bo and Cox" will be given to entertain th guests. Refreshments served during evening. Admission, 26 oents.
OWLINGr HALL.
Saturday Eve. Feb. 7t Lecture on Astronom
By PROFESSOR
HMD
The eminent English Astronomer.
Admission, GO cents. Reserved seats wit out exfra charge at Central Bookstore. will commence Thursday morning.
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICJ
Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed Admlnlstrato of the estate of Emanuel Gormon, Sr., la' of Vigo county, Indiana, deceased. estate is probably solvent.
Jan. 0,1880. EMANUEL GORMON, JR.
RECEIVE
HAIR OBNAMENTS, RIBBONS, ...
ttth
1
4*J
GLOVES, &e. &c.