Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 12, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 December 1881 — Page 4
THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. PS. WESTFALL,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
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Ho 18 Houtl 5th «U, Printing House Square.
TERRE HAUTE, DEC. 17, 1881
NBW YORK is to have five miles underground railway, at a cost 15,000,000. _____
THE State of Kansas alone introduced 121 bills ic the House on Tuesday. Kansas must have many grievances.
THE fifteen locomotive works in the United States have more orders than they can fill. Their capacity ranges from eight to fifty locomotives per month. ...v.
THE Central Park, New York, has cost $43,704,150 and is is valued now at 9200, 000,000. The city is proposing to another and larger park on the north side of the Harlem river. "Hoe
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OKN. SHHBMAN has become so sick of Marching Through Georgia" and "Sherman Marched Down to the Sea," that the sound of either of these tunes almost drives him frantic.
IT is believed that Guiteau wrote the notorious Morey letter -which caused such a sensation during the last cam paign. He is certainly mean enough to have been the author of that lie.
AT the beginning of the present year there wore 91,000 miles of 'railway in operation in the United States acd Edward Atkinson, the celebrated statistician, estimates that 117,500 miles of new road will be constructed by the beginning of the next century.
ON Wednesday three cars loaded with silk-worm eggs passed through Cheyenne, on their way from Japan to Italy. The cargo is valued at $250,000, and is in charge of four Italian merchants. Formerly such shipments weie made by way of India. Thus is the carrying trade of the world revolutionized by the railway.
THE venerable poet, "Whittier, in a letter declining to write a poem for a public occasion, says prettily that "at the age of seventy-four the poetical machine is likely to be out of order, and 'the sound of the grinding is low.'" He says Dr. Holmes is an exception, and oan yet do admirably work of that kind.
Gov. ST. JOHN, of Kansas, has issued a proclamation offering rewards of $100 to $500 for the arrest and conviction of persons violating the prohibitory liquor law of that State and of officers who fail and refuse to perform the duties required of them by law. The proclamation admits that in several of the larger cities named, the law is notoriously and defiantly violated.
APFAII18 in Ireland refuse to improve. A London correspondent writes that lawlessness is increasing, and that there were more outrages in November than there were a year ago. The tenants, even on the bt«t estates, are keeping back their renUi. The English Liberals feel that their ooncessions are not appreciated, and their hearts are hardening towards their Irish brethren.
FLORMNCJK, the actor, is tired playing the Almighty Dollar," and would like a diplomatic appointment abroad. His wife wortMalso like one. We see no reason why Mr. Florence's profession should not be recognized by the government,
AS
well as other professions,
and if it is to be, Mr. Florence's long experience in the role of American states, manship should specially qualify him for tho diplomatic service. And Mrs. GiltloryV" ability to shine in a foreign court of course no one will question.
SKNATOR EDMUNDS has introduced a bill for defraying the expenses caused by tho assassination of President Garfield, not to exceed $100,000. It is suggested that the sum appropriated should not be so limited but should beenough to cover all necessary expenses, no matter what the amount. While this is true, probably Mr. Edmunds' idea was to cause the bills which will be presented to be reasonable. It seems to bo a peculiarity of human nature to ask two or three times as much for services which are to be paid Ifor by the public as is charged for like services rendered to individuals. While it is true that the Government should ptiy all these bills without "higglinp," there is no reason why It should ba "plucked" simply to enricj citirens, &
ANOTGCKR war between France and Germany Is considered imminent, as well as a war between Germany and Russia. It is said that Bismarck is anxious to itseover the privilege which he lost in the late elections, by encouraging the idea that Germany is in danger, and by annexing more French territory. In these countries the people are puppets which tho great players move to suit their own pismire. When the player finds that his popularity Is waning, be plana sonve new scheme for regaining hi* prest%e. This is generally a war in which soiflie thousands, more or less, of the puppets are killed or maimed for lire. But that is nothing, If the player wins his game. Things an different In a countty where the Government is of the people, by the people, and for the people. There the Mafssmon are the puppets and the people the players. When ttxiy become dt—MiiM with a puppet they retire him, and make anew one from unong tb*tnsetves. There Is a great difltamee between the two systems. and the difference Is on the aide of the many
IMI
against the few.
SAVING OUR LIVS&
Doubtless the burning of the Ring theatre, in Vienna, with Its horribleloas of life, will have the effect of preventing some poople from attending theatres for a while. Such is always the effect produced by a great disaster. When a steamship burns or sinks people are afraid of the sea when a terrible railroad accident has happened, anew realisation of the hazard of railway travel seizes upon them when a great hotel has been the scene of a holocaust, extra precautions are taken by travelers to provide against being roasted in their beds. And so on to the end. Poor, frail humanity only realizes bow precarious life is in the moment of such a visitation.
It is of oourse well to guard agaiset the accidents which endanger our lives, to the utmpst of human prudence and foresight. But after we have done all that we can, what does It amount to? To Aq/h one, aiter all, it is, as the French proverb has it, "the unexpected that happens." It is not the special danger we fear which we finally fall into. One stays from the theatre for safety, and is burned in his own house. Another will not travel on the cars, and is run over and killed by a team in the street. When doea a man feel safer that while sitting quietly at his desk in his own store or his office Yet the other day, without a moment's warning, a business block collapsed like an egg-shell, leaving but a mass of ruins. What could have been more unexpected than the shot which put out the life of Garfield One man will go through a hundred battles and not be scarred. If he had been ploughing in his field, he might have died from the bite of a Bnake, or the gore of an ox or tramped bare-foot on a nail and died of loek-jaw. Bret Harte expresses it with great force and beauty in the familiar lines: The sky is clouded, the rocks are bare: The spray of the tempest is white in air The winus are out with tho waves at play, And I shall not tempt the sea to-day. The trail is narrow, the wood is dim, The panther clings to the arching limb Ami the lion's whelps are abroad at play, And 1 shall not join In the chase to-day. Bat the ship sailed safely over the sea. And the hunters came from tho chase in And the town that was builded upon a rock Was swallowed up In the earthquake shock,
One may keep himself in a state of chronic worry and apprehension lest some danger befall his wife or children or friends. Somfe parents are in a per petual stew about their children. They make themselves unhappy, but what is gained for the little ones or anybody else How much more comfortable it is to take life as it comes, prepared to be surprised at nothing that can happen, yet not foreboding evil or approaching harm. "It is appointed man once to die." When or how the end will come he knows not, and well' for him this ignorance. Certain it is, however, that to most the summons comes unexpectedly—comes "as a thief in the night." Wo hold otiir lives in our hands, and in a literal as in a spiritual sense, the saying is true that "he who will save his life shall lose it."
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THK immense falling off in our cheese and butter exports of late has attracted the attention of dealers in this line of goods throughout the country. It is conceded on all hands that one of the chief causes of the decrease is the extent to which the manufacture of cheese from lard and of butter from beef fat, is carried in this country. It seems that the people across the water prefer to have their cheese and butter made from milk and cream, or at least, to know which kind of article is offered them, whether the genuine or the artificial. All they ask is the application ef the rule that every tub be compelled to stand on its own bottom. Let lard cheese be sold for lard cheese and beef fat butter for what it really is, and they will then decide whether they want any of it or not, but they don't propose to have these goods sailing under false colors, at least not into their parts. The fact of the matter is that the American Yankee will have to curb his excessive ingenuity or it is likely to out-wit him.
IN things musical Cincinnati never fails. In procuring Patti to sing in one concert, at a cost of $6,000, it was felt that some risk was taken, but the sale of seats the first two days realized $13,000 and the financial success of the enterprise was assured. It is proper to say, however, that Cincinnati alone does not support these large undertakings but draws support from a great scope of surrounding territory, including several adjacent States. Yet it is to Cincinnati's admirable enterprise and public spirit that the grand music hall is due and the establishment of an orchestra and chorus which render these great musical festivals possible. There is no city on this side of the Atlantic aud but few, if any, on the other, which excels Cincinnati in the matter of musical culture.
THK healthful process of splitting up the large plantations of the South into small farms has begun. In Georgia alone, about 70,000 new farms were thus made from 1870 to 1880, and the same process is going on to a greater or less extent in other portions of the South. This change In the ownership of the soil will inure to the benefit of the South, and probably accounts in part for the great Increase in the cotton product which has already been madesinoe tbe dose of the war. Mew England atteHf the Immense productivity of a territory composed of small farms, and some of the European eonntsiea show It even more strikingly.
Tsx Ptwktout ceutpu^tka that all his time Is takes tip In talking about appoinLttetttfc, and that be hasnotime to property consider other matters. It doe* really look an If oar dvil service atwded reforming of some kind.
SECRETABY BLAIXE is severely criticised In his management of the State department. It is charged that Iris sole idea was to use the office fr self-aggran dizement, by patting out strong and violent papas on all subjects that would appeal to the masses. It is also said that after President Garfield was shot be began scheming to make himself solid with Arthur, even going so for as to try to get the rest of the Cabinet to assent to a proposition to make Arthur President on the ground of the disability of Garfield. If only a small fraction of these charges is true Mr. Blaine has been nearer the Presidency in the past than he is ever likely to be in the future.
They cling te old-fashioned ideas out in New Mexico. A Santa Fe paper says the school-boys are required to pack wood on their backs to school in the morning, and those who fail to do have to take aback seat and suffer.
If no more expedition is used in the Guiteau case, the Chicago Times believes the next year's hemp crop may be exhausted before the rope is called for.
—J. Lock wood, of Sullivan, is introducing here the best thing we have seen for securing doors. It is especially adapted for travelers, and no traveling man should'be without it. A door fastened with it canqot possibly be opened from the outside.
SALE OF SITTINGS.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, TERRE HAUTE, Dec. 14th, 1881. The sale of sittings in this church for the year 1882, will take place at the church on Monday evening, Dec. 19th, at 7 p. m. The church having been refitted and furnished, will be open for public inspection on the afternoon of that day..
ROCKING CHAIRS
The finest line of Rockers ever shown in this city can be seen at R, Foster & Son's, north Fourth street, at monstrously low prices. .,J
WATCHES and CHAINS In great variety at H. F. SCHMIDT & CO'S.
HAVE you 8EEN THOSE DECO RATED DINNER AND TEA SETS IN HAVILAND, WEDGE WOOD,DA VEN PORTS, AMERICAN AND ENGLISH CHINA CHAMBER SETS, 50 DIFFERENT DECORATION8, AT STAHL'S QUEENSWARE STORE, 622 MAIN ST
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H0HDAYSJ
Silk^and Linen ""BMdfeefchiefs, Gfent's Scarfs atid Sus* penders in fancy boxes? Kid Gloves and Mitts, Dolmans and Shawls, Silk Umbrellas, Tidies, Fancy Work Boxes, Black Silks, Velvets, Jewel Cases, Writing Desk, Albums Lowest Prices, Swiss Carvings, Lace Neck Wear, Jte&l Laces, reduced prices, novelties in fancy articles.
A very large stock of beautiful Japanese Goods suitable for presents. Goods that we bought very low and will be sold at half price. These goods are decided bargains. Our general stock of
•DRY GOODS,
-AT-
LOWEST CASH PRICES
BARGAINS IN
DRESS GOODS.
Exanioation and Comparison infiled.
Garrabrant & Cole.
Mala Street, Comer Fifth. Store open evtatoga until nine o'clock until Christmas.
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?ud) Irtukerri
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MOORE & Lf/INGEN,
10 fiM.&itffe Cfr.fr, E*fr— BnO&mtr.) $CTTt Qcsfc. 3oh. 90c trbciiwi, fewest i« tor fecstffca one rofliiMfefn eprafe awrten gtfctaftttaiB. ftacfi nth fafltg ongeftrtigt
For Sale.
Fsoutheast
SALE-^MY FARM, SEVEN mm.vs. cf the city, afaoo acres, in high state of cultivation. 98 acres of wheat. 11 acres of rye, together with farming implements, new reaper and hinder, and stock neeeasai to run the farm
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N.ANDREWS.
Wanted.
WANTED-MONEYlomrLOAN.toTHOSE
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who wish to borrow or loan monq hest terms for short or time, cau on RIDDLE, HAMILTON 4 CO. Sooth owner of 6th and Main streets upstairs.
TT7 ANTED—±0 8UFPLY 5^)00 FAMILIES
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in the city
and
country with the
best
grades of hard and soft ooal, the coming fall and winter. Prices as low as the lowest. Prompt delivery: orders by telephone carefully attended to. 1,2 and 3 south Third street, between Main and Ohio. 1S-41 R. ROGERS A CO.
Amusements.
PERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Saturday.December 17th.
The runniest Play in the World-
THE YOUNG HEROIC ACTOR,
OLIVER D0UD BYRON
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In hia Ever Popular Play,
ACROaS THE CONTINENT.
Supported by Misi Kate Byron and the greatest comedy combination extant. C. A. GAHDNER, the greatest of all Dutch comedians.
JOHN PESDY, in his soecIMties. MASTER CHARLES HAGKN, in bis imitations of Pat Rooney. ...
333 Laughs in One Play 333
Admission, 76, 60 and 26c Reserved seats on tale three days in advance without extra charge.
QPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
Tuesday Evening, Dec. 20
GRAND FAREWELL CONCERT,
America's Greatest Prima Donna, CLARA LOUISE
KELLOGG
Assisted by the following diitlnguiihed artists Miss Clara Poole, contralto.
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8tg. Brigurli, tenor. gig. Tsgliarietra, baritone. Herr T. Adamowskt, violinist Heir 8. Liebling, pinnist Mr. Adolph Qlose, accompanist. This will positively be Miss £ellogg's last appearance in Terre Haute, as she retires from public life at the close other present engagement.
JL ADMISSION: Sower Floor....'. 1 .*.|i 60 Jwbily Circle 1 00 fiwerved seais 1 60 2The»ale seats will oommenoe at- Button's Wtbrday morning, December 17th, at 9 o'clock.
may be ordered at 10. J. B. POND, Manager.
PERA HOUSE. ife OJfft MIGHT OSIaT.
Wednesday, Decembe* 21.
.. '''A NIGHT OF GLORIOUS COMEDY. 'But you must It ugh." "Ton can't help it" The very distinguished ACTORS and KINOB af
DIALECT COMEDIANS,
BaKER & FARRON
AND
CELEBRATED SUPPORTING COMPANY, In their world famous creations, as played by them over 2,600 nights.
CHRIM AUD LE1TA
abounding in popnlsr sows. Brilliant music and ludicrous situations. Popular pric 75, 60 and 26«
Reserved eats on sale three days in advance without exir* charge.
PERA HOU8E.
0
OK P. NIGHT ONLY.
Thursday, December 22, HAVERLY'S
EUROPEAN MINSTRELS!
THK ORIGINAL 4*
Fr«t \i*it tiooe their return ttom Europe. Coming in all their v«st entirety with a flood of fresh features. The greatest minstrel organisation in exUtence.
LEOir
THE ONLY
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O A S S OF THE
HAGER VBTEBAHS
Monday, Toaeday and Wedneeday even* lag*, Die. 19, 29 and 21,
Grand Ball
OS TH0BSDAY SftBOHO. DECEMBER fi Admtaatoo te »Wr and Osss^Firs, Me and baU,?5e. _____
Sff rase Mo* popviMt mul wrooTmploya, gett bead^iMmalar Tsra Hants Cta Wosksaaspieye, •aid biertefl cane
Moat fine lantern. Koct popular cooper. sOkkat.
Makew mistake in selecting your gifts for the Holidays and bear in mind that ei
GOOD HOOKS MAKE THE BEST PRESENTS,
AND THAT
OF THK
has made unusual preperaflona this season to supply everything in the way of Pictures, Juveniles and Standard Works of Poetry, Fiction, and general Literature, Pocket and FamilyBibles,C hristmas and New Year's Cards, Picture Frames, Photograph Albums in great variety, Scrap Books, Gold Pens, Ladies' and Gent's Pocket Books, Fancy Ink Stands in Glass, Bronze and Nickel, Jewel Cases, Games, Alphabet and Building Blocks.
Opera Home Bookstore. 4o4 Maim St. Terre Haute, Ind.
fJIHE WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO 11 oartlly greets the citizens of Terre Haute, ^specially the Ladles.
wish all a "Merry Christmas" and a
Happy
New Year.
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Jn selecting holiday presents, fjlhe useful as well as tho beautiful
Ever:should
be kept in mind.
(The WHITE is both.) Sold by J. N. HICKMAN.
J^-EW QUEENSWARE STORE
E. NOEL.
I —DEALER IN—
Qaeensware, .^Glmawareyrr Silver Plated Ware, Cutlery, liMkteg Glaasei,
Lamps and Fixture*.
No. 126 south Fourth street, Opposite Market House. Call there for bargains.
DONT FAIL TO CALL AT STAHL'S QUEENSWARE STORE, IF IN NEED OF LAMPS OR CHANDELIEB8, BEST AND CHEAPEST LINE IN THE CITY 622 MAIN ST.
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And the Celebrated
ZANFRETTA FAMILY
Of FRENCH PANTOMIMWTS now with the Mastodons. Recollect everything new this visit. Secmre •eats eariy and avoid the crewd. Admission 80 and St Esaerved scau W 96
Tbe sale of seats wfll commence three days in advance at Batten's.
OWLING HALL.
E. HoKEEN.
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Make
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McKEEN & PERKINS,
(SUCCESSORS TO BURTON A BURNS,)
LAST CALL
FINISHING TOUCHES.
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PUT TO
ELABORATED PREPARATION
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—FOR—
CHRISTMAS!
FANCY GOODS
.IN .VARIETY.
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TREMENDOUS LOT^
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SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
FROM 51'
MANUFACTURER'S CLOSING SALE At very low prices.
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IMMENSE LOT.
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS FROM IMPORTERS CLOSING SALES.
ANNUAL DISPLAY
—OF—
RICH REAL LACE GOODS
if
i. ,vll it will be made next week. 4
KID GLOVES^ -,
Filled up for Holiday Sales, LACED KIDS
4s
For Gents, Ladies and Misses OPERA KIDS I'' For Gents, Ladies and Misses.
DESIRABLE GOODS
For Holiday, from one end of the store to the other.
THE COMING WEEK
Will show A Great Display of Decorations and Heaps of Beautiful Goods coming in daily for tho
HOLIDAY TRADE.
FRIENDS,
a -"^'1 •. If youwanta substantial, useful HOLIDAY PRESENT, one that wiU be appreclatedall tbeyeat round, look through' our new line ef DRESS SUITS. Compare our Fine DRESS COATS and VESTS and our new line of CASSIMERE SUITS, twenty different styles, all wool, from 910.00 to $15.00. See our handsome line o£ OYE RCOATS—Mens', Youths' and Boys'—Ready-Made or Made to Order. We don't keep shoddy. All best grades of manufacturers, at real cash value.
J. T. H. MILLER,
Ready-Made or Made to Order.
No. 527 Main Street I
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H0BERG, ROOT & CQ.
518 and 520 Main Street.
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522 Main Street.
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Having purchased tbe stock of if-
GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS
Formerly owned by Barton A Barns, we will dose it out at astonishingly lr»
Low Prices tor aft Entire Mew Steele,
TERRE HAUTE CARPET HAL
ESTABLISHED IN 1844 ?:•.
Headquarters and Leading House
FOR—
OAKPETS, TAPER HANGINGS, WINDOW SHADES, OIL CLOT
AND GENERAL
HOUSE FURNISHING .GOODS.
SOI Wataufti Street.
RM.WALMSLEY.