Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 13, Number 3, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 15 July 1882 — Page 1

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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Town Talk.

THE jrniriAL CONVENTION. From all that can l»e learned concerning it, the Democratic Judicial Convention held in old .Sullivan town last Tuesday was the most remarkable gathering which the political history of the country has ever produced, or is ever likely to produce. From the moment an attempt wan made to call it to order, until nearly its close, confusion and discord reigned supreme. Two chairmen, it would seem, should be able to govern a convention of thirty-eight delegates, but in this instance the convention refused to lecognize either, although both persisted in lending their services. When the chairman of the Vigo county executive committee doclared ex-Mayor Havens elocted chairman, a howl of despair and disappointment went heavenward, with a force which almost unroofed the building and behold it came to pass that Benjamin found no more favor in the eyes of tbo convention than did his predecessors, Crawley and Beauchamp. Notwithstanding the cries to vacate, and throats of dragging out, Benjamin bravely held the fort he evidently believed possession to bo nine points of the law, and determined to stretch ths tenth one. He held his seat as though lie were a part of it, and the gavel never left his right hand for an instant, much to the disgust of the Sheltoultes. The four -chairmen, each faction had two, gave less satisfaction than the two. Each delegation wus willing to recognize its owu, but under no circumstances would it for a moment countenance the opposition Neither side could inako a motion, or offer a suggestion to which they would assent or even allow a vote upon it. Any attempt to make a motion or offer a resolution was a signal for led1min to break loose, and it never failed to respond. The Khelton men could not come to tho front and would net tolerate the I«vis following to do so. Five minutes after tke convention met, it was evident to nil that neither of the candidates could be^QMil^utedt Jf pithercould have hociired the *rganii9«l«n it would have nominated its candidate—the Davis crowd by a voteof iil to 17, and the Sbeltonltes by a vote of 22 to 10—but this was not to be. Tins pandemonium proceeded from the time the convention met at two o'clock in the afternoon, until sup-per-time, culminating in a grand act entitled "Resolved, that wo wont have

Bon Havous rule over us therefore, let us knock him down and drug him out." When the rush was made, the Davis men, telug more experienced in such matters than their rural brethren, succeeded In obtaining positions in the front row, ami the programme was not carried out—more through the strength of the opposition than through any lack of moral support on the part of the .Sullivanltes. The hairbreadth oscape from a row which would havo had serious result*, brought the delegates to their i»en*o«. So thov included to appoint a conference-committee, and adjourn for a time to cool off and indulge in refreshments, When they reassembled, the stiilncssof the grave pervaded the atmosphere. After tho terrltic storm, came a calm which wan painful In Its stillnoss, and which caused a feeling of uneasiness to settle upon those present. The room was Hon rod of spectators as a preliminary step, after which apologies were made and accepted, and brotherly love held full sway. The committee reported no progress, and retired again. When they returned once more, It was to report that if permitted to do so, thecandi date* would settle the matter among themselves, provided the convention would tirst agree to ratify their action. The convention consented, and soon it was announced that Sydney B. Davis would be the candidate for Judge, and John W. Sbelton the candidate for Prosecutor. The agreement was ratified, and the nomination made unanimous.

Saturday

How tho settlement was bronght about is a political secret which.possessors refuse to divulge. Of course when no explanation is made speculation is rife. One candidate assured bia followers thai the matter wonld be settled In a manner in which both would have equal cbanotw to secure the nomination. This leads some to believe that the would be dispenser* of justice shook dice for it, bat the Presbyterian antecedents of Mr. Pnviswill not allow his friends to believe this. Seven ap and draw poker have been suggested but are not tn favor. The plaualble theory is that they drew cut* for it, ami Da vis secured the wining straw. There are quite a number, however, who do nM look with favor upon tbe manner in which the matter was settled. Of course the Davis men are satisfied, because tbe.v secured what they went down after. They wanted tbe nomination for Judge and they secured it. With tbe Shelton men it is different. Tbev tailed to ?ecuie tbe prire, and are

by no means pleased with the result. Their leader not only lost the prize but consented to the nomination of the candidate be was determined to defeat, and who would have been defeated had the contest continued ten minutes longer Of course there are all kinds of rumors in the air. One is to tbe effect that tbe discontented bold that the nomination was not made by a convention that they are not bound by the action at Sullivan, and that they will call another convention and nominate a candidate of their own. Tbere was a rumor to the effect that acaacus was held on Thursday evening, and a committee appointed to go down to Sullivan yesterday, take a view of the field and report what in their judgment had better be done. If another Democrat can be found who will forego his future political prospects by making an independent canvas, the success of a Republican candidate is a foregone conclusion. But another Democratic candidate is not one of the probabilities. The JRepublicans will take advantage of the enemy's weakness by nominating a man upon whom the disaffected Democrats can concentrate their strength. Tbe defeat of the Democratic candidate in this judicial circuit would be a famous victory. Sullivan county has nearly 1,400 Democratic plurality, and Vigo is debatable ground. It is. however, claimed that the figures can be overcome, and a vigorous attempt to do so will be made.

THE FAIR.

The time of holding the County Fair is approaching, and the managers are endeavoring to make it a success. If thoy succeed, it will be the first time in the history of the Society. Last year a move in the right direction wns made by paying the premiums In full. The receipts did not justify it, but the directors made up the deficiency, amounting to several hundred dollars, hoping they would berewcrdod by a large exhibition this year. The premium list has been increased this season, and all will be paid in full. The sale of season tickets has comtnencod, and tho prospects are quite llatterlng. Liberal purses will be made up for tke speed ring, and good horses will be expected, although the average attendant .upon the race-course nowadays has little or no confidence in the honesty of horse jockeys. A good prize drill \vould le a greater attraction. A purse, say of $1,000. for a State contest, would draw quite a number or companies from all portions of the State, and would be an incentive "to the military boom now prevailing. It would doubtless bring over tho Asbury Cadets, and tho Iudlanapolis Light Infantry. The latter company disappointed its friends by taking a very low position over at Indianapolis the other day, and would doubtless like to come over and retrieve itself. Kvansville, Iiogansport, and other points would also doubtless send their «imp.inios here. Such a contest would be a much greater attraction than a horse-raco or livo stock show, and would certainly draw more people from a distance. This year the Fair should be a succoss. Last fui it had to contend with a failure of crops and great scarcity of water. This year the harvest has been bountiful, and everything points to success. With Its extensive aud beautiful grounds, situated as it is in the center of a country possessing a soil capable of producing crops equal to the best, it should give tho best Fair in tbe State. It is a wonder that, long since, the Vigo Association has not formed a combination with surrounding counties In both Slates to give a largo District Fair. It certainly would be a good move, and would be profitable,.to all parties interested.

INCENTIVK TO VtCR.

Walking along Main street at night, one cannot fall to notice the allurements which are thrown out to induce tbe old and young to frequent saloons and less reputable places. In ono place a piano and a violin are continually in operation, while a block away a full band of Italian minstrels are discoursing music free to all whs choose to enter. A little further east on the same block is that which purports to be a beer garden and variety show, but which, if accounts are true, is a dea which should be closed without any unnecessary delay. Of course the show has the usual wine room attachment, where girls are nightly in attendance to wait upon all who choose to enter. The proceedings in this room are said to be far from chaste, and make virtue blush. A letter received from Indianapolis a few day ago, giving tbe uames and business of six of tbe females who recently came here to accept positions in this place, is not fit for publication, although it to very convincing proof that their presence.' bore Is not wanted, and that it would be a good thing for the city to close any place which requires their presence. Tbere Is a surplus of vicejhere at present which should be discouraged rather than fostered, and if this den teas bad as is represented, the police should investigate and prosecute tbe proprietor. If such institutions are allowed to flourish,better give up control of tbe city to that class of dti«ns, and abolish the laws and police force.

v"ttoned

TERRE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 15, 1882.

From His Window.

"It is four o'clock by Hunt's watch," said a well known criminal lawyer, (sharp as lightning) as he carelessly exhibited a line time-keeper before a banker, who knew Hunt and tbe watch, too. The convention is over, and how much Hunt's watch had to do with it there is no telling. I see tbe choice spirits, the noble band of red men, Sioux, Kickapoos, etc., on the way to the depot— on tbe way to Sullivan, to paint that glorious old town a brilliant vermillion—to incarnadine it, as it were. As we are waiting for the wheat crop to come in, and the corn to grow another joint—in short, while it is dull in business circles, let us join in tbe fray.

In this procession of our beloved fel-low-citizens, to the depot, my heart swells with pride as I contemplate the talents and the "get-up-and-get"-ative-ness of the ring-leaders—but softly, ring is not the word. In the artless remarks of our distinguished Chairman, last Saturday, there was no "ring," except that in his im^tesioned accents. True, disgusted partisans pronounce the ticket as ring-ed as the moon before a rain. As I listened to the guileless remarks before alluded to, their touching burden of liberty, education and religion moved me to murmur, "here's richness,"—in tbe words of the milkman as he poured a quart of water into a pint of milk.

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But the aforesaid watch reminds me again of tbe shrewdness and energy of its owner and his company, whom I am overlooking from this convenient window. Here is oneof them. Born a lawyer, not made. His infant head was pillowed upon "Coke on Littleton," and with his very bread aud milk Chltty's "Actions and Pleadings" seeped into his mind. It must be so, for how else can such a very lively young man be so good a lawyer, and make tbe half of fifteen thousand in a year. Here is another one in the procession—another young lawyer, both nascitar and fit. He looks the student and thinker, and yet he is a dyed-in-the-wool Democrat, I think such a busy man must be coaxed into the conventions to give 'em tone. And this nice little tnan! There issomethingvery respectable about a party that recalls that good old man, who wore a coat all

down before. You know his

name. Conceive, if you can, a man iu a straight coat all buttoned down before, doing anything crooked.

But that good old man is dead. Grimes', that is old Grimes,'accounts were audited long ago, and they were all straight, and it is what Joe would call hereditary in the family. As far as I know the Grimes' hold out well in all respects. They were men you could put a good deal of confidence in, and were not spoiled by bad company. On tbe prohibition quostion possibly they were noncommittal about election time.

a check put

bow the knee to Baal or ring. Look out for quiet caucuses.

A word in season is a good thing, whether it be J. O. J*s. effective squelch to a chronic grumbler's attack on the Postal delivery, or the Knights of Pythias' move to express our deferred but pent-np enthusiasm for the Cadets. It is to be hoped that the vaulting ambition of our city's piideand joy, our gallant soldier-boy, will Dot send him on a wild-goose chase to Dubuque. These industrious young fellows need an armory as good as tbe one in tbe little city of Danville. Tbe city is going to help them build one before a very great while —but home-work, and recruiting for members will pay best for a time. Save your money or put it into a Fall encampment, and then go for a certainty somewhere. Subscriptions for a building will come in lively after a big victory.

Our Breakfast Table.

The Major, on entering the diningroom rather early, found Derby and McEwan holding an animated discussion, whilst Jack aftected to read the news, from Egypt and hummed something like this: "At the battle of tke Nile

We fought all the while.''

When he had gone over it several times, he was abruptly checked by "What horrible ditty is that, Jack?" from the nervous Major. "That? Why, that is the 'Battle of the Nile.' There are ninety-nine verses, and I know 'em all. Listen: 'We fought all the while'

Tbe Major promptly checked him and lectured him on the thoughtless rudeness of monotonous bores. "Now there is your habit of drumming with your fingers on the table or chair—I don't like it. Then you'll whistle half an hour—same thing over and over. Then your toothpick—fifteen minutes, three times a day, do you twang your quill tooth-pick, and 1 go nearly distracted. Read Emerson on 'Culture,' and learn to remember others and forget yourself and your tricks." "All right, Major here, take this paper, a chair, aud a rest, and 111 think of others, and how sensitive their nerves are at your age." Anil with a wink at Derby, he drew up to the table with unimpaired cheerfulness. a a ii a a ready with an opinion while McEwan said: "England can pocket Egypt, and Turkey, hold Ireland, and defy the world!"

Derby replied "Poor old John Bull is weak on his pins, and you know it!" Yes, Mac, you must admit that, 'said Jack. "I read in the paper, two dsys ago, something like this: 'If Arabi Pasha takes to tbe wilderness, what will English iron-clads do out in the desert and if Turkey comes up with her fleet, what will tbe British Infantry do out at sea?' or words to that effect. We pause for a reply."

The great advance in the amenities of out of patience with the self-assured way our social life was shown at the political you Americans settle Great Britain's afjamboree in Sullivan the other day. I fairs, I am amused, too. Why, there mean at that gathering where was devel-1 isn't a Yankee that don't believe this oped the most adroit political maneuver country is a match for any power in the of the season—where the Davisesdowned world, and you haven't a navy or an Mr. Shelton, bound him band and foot, and tossed him into tbe ring. He is now "oue of us." The advance was in tbe unobtrusive display of shooting-irons, unaccompanied by tbe soft note of the pistol. Why should impetuous dolegates «rry pistols to a convention

Why shouldn't pistols be licensed, and

on "bull-dog" revolvers and ly now, is only because the people are boree-plstols, as well as on pups? Therd consulted by the government more than is one reason why not. Many whocarrj ordnance to defend their treasure, woul not have the money to pay tbe tax recent occurrence suggests the question what is the use of even our police carni ing pistols? Why need it be as danger ous to rub against an officer as to jostt a can of preserved dynamite? It is nfc a universal custom to arm tbe poliforce in all aities with fire-arms. Te officers of some cities, being carefuy drilled in tbe use of their clubs, will ttack a very ugly mob and scatter it wb their effective "locusts." It is questito able if an ordinary officer should bel lowed to decide, without judge or jijy if a Seeing, suspected criminal sboulbe shot. Tbere sre perhaps a few bounat nigbt when dangerous characters njn and occasions of special duty, wbenistols might be allowed, but at no oer time.

Of course no blame attaches to thafficer in tbe accident alluded to, but ittay to tbe system which made tbe hoible accident possible.

"Still harping on my daughter^nd I go back to tbe political qoestion remark upon a number of pious too* crate who, on last Wednesday eving, when tbe church-bells clanged, stated themselves from "tbe stated mns of grace," where tbey always go, a pit for tbe Mephtstophelian bantfhich fought and won at Sullivan. Tre is fun ahead, and I know of two lftdrai of tbe above-mentioned who not

Mac laughed and said: "If I do get

army. You simply have that Anglo Saxon bravery and tenacity which faces odds and prepares for victory during lefeat. Our British cousins are tbe same kind of stock. At the close of the Bonaparte wars they had a million and some odd thousand men under arms. What could she do to-day under tbe same pressure? Because she don't fight so quick-

they were seventy years ago." "Very good, Mac," said the Major. "I believe you were a participant with your political brethren in the affair at Sullivan, on Tuesday?" "I was there—didn't participate much." "You Shelton men were sold out badly." "No, we were not. Mr. Sbelton is not a man to sell out. Perhaps bis friends were out-generaled though. What could be do, after all tbe wrangling of tbe day, when the issue was sprung at him at midnight, but give up, back down, or stop tbe tight by an amicable settlement? By taking a place on tbe ticket, even if second, he may bare thought he was saving his friends tbe mortification of an entire defeat. If be had such backers as Davis bad, with money and brains to spare, it would bavs been different* I think you men bad better beglad to bare him for Prosecutor. You need an incorruptible man tbere as much as you do a Judge. Justice lags behind a dilatory attorney as well as for a careless Judge. Lawyers for tbe defence can make as much from a weak Prosecutor as from a conniving Judge—and Sbelton isn't that kind of a man. His friends ought to stand by him, if be stays on tbe ticket. If tbey elect him, and beat Dsvia, tbey can secure a very telling revenge."

Derby said: "That may all be, but be is labeled 'Davis* in that ticket, whether tbe brand is iroe or not. And that threatened Democratic ticket, with new,

candidates for every office, will sweep him as well as the rest, and "Can you give us a report of the orators, Mac?" inquired Jack. "Tbey say the debate of Harper and Patton was a daisy. For energetic declamation, for 'thoughts that breathe and words that burn,'—in fact it was red-hot, I was told, and was as sweet and pure as—as tbe famous picture of Eve, which was chaste— by a snake,"—and he stopped to think of some more.

McEwan answered, guardedly: "Of course the debate was not carefully prepared speeches, nor according to Cushing's Manual, but was very much to the point—oh, very much so. The speakers called spades, spades, and liars, liars —wasn't that all right "I have no doubt the epithets were deserved, and well applied," said the Major.

The inuendo was not noticed, for the late-comers rustled in. "You look intense, Mr. Derby. Iam sureall have been settling the affairs of the Nation, and that 3'ou all know within three votes how the election will go. What amateur politicians don't know is not worth knowing exclaimed Miss Laura. "True, for yon. We are always going over tbe same ground, forgetting that 'convince a man against bis will, he's of the same opinion still.' It is different with you ladies. You hold out against your adversary in an argument, and afterwards adopt his ideas as your own." "First tell me who was tho callow youth in charge of you yestere'en, and so very familiar?" "Did you notice that? 'Twas one of your irresistible young men, who don't know what to do with bis hands. How I do hate these presuming boys, who most always call one by her first name, and touch you with their familiar hands. Ugh and she turned with a disgusted look to her plate. "Tell them 'hands off,'" said SOIKO one. "But you cannot very well say anything, when some one officiously catcher hold of you, or pushes you into a pew or car or seat, as if you were an invalid. But there are always some such about, who don't know their distance."

Said tbe Professor: "When yon get over being young and pretty, you will be treated with' the most distant re spect." "Thanks! *But I want to see a little ut tiiodignified respect and distant courtesy that wo saw in the gentlemen of tbe old school—those who could walk stately minuet, and merely touch a lady's fingers—beforo I am old and ugly." "Quite a chapter in manners from you and the Major, this morning," said Jack. "You will find that your toofamiliar friend* belong to one of two sets—either very young and spoony, or not so young and pretty rapid. Of course you won't care for the first, and ought not to for the second." "Venerable sage, I do not doubt your experience. Which are ou "1 am neither. I am a Cadet."

Said Derby: "I notice tbe Southern papers, representing the views of the officers of tbe Southern companies, eith er hint or say that tbe Porter Hitles ought to have had third place, and that the Astfury's were away behind in merit." "Don't care if they do say so. The Porters had the same chance that we did, and as for the Asburys, wby I believe tbey did have some odds. Anyhow, we can beat them next timeand Jack walked off with the last verse of tho 'Battle of tbe Nile.

QUITE a sensation was created at a circus at Marquette Iowa. In the act where a circus rider, disguised as a drunken tramp, falls into tbe ring and wants to ride a horse, tbe ring-master threw tbe drunkard out, and, with much seeming indignation, asked wby there were no policemen around to keep order. A German policeman, who was standing by, and who knew tbe man belonged to tbe circus, felt indignant at having tbe polioe abused, so be took the alleged drunken man, and, notwithstanding the circus people tried to ex plain the circumstances, be was bus tied off to tbe lock-up, and tbe act was* left out. After tbe show, the proprietor went to tbe jail and got tbe performer out, and abused tbe po' iceman for being too offldou*. The police said: "Veil, a choke is a choke, but ven a man ray vere de bell is de police, and vy don'd dayairest dat drunk man, den de Marqnette bolice is in dot vicinity, nnd don'd you forget it, Mr. Circus, I bed you."

Air old tobacco dealer says that Havana tobacco has been robbed of its character through tbe use of fertilizers which has been applied to tbe soil and tbe leaf in tbe greed to make more tobacco, and, therefore, make more money. Tbe peculiar character of the Cuban tobacco, he said, wss derived from tbe natural, unambitious cultivation it received but to make more weight of leaf they have stimulated tbe soil so that tbe tobacco smells of everything bat its own flavors.

ABOUT WOMEN.

A Forsythe, Ga., miss speut #500 on a commencement trousseau. Woman's work is never done, because when she has nothing else to do she has her hair to fix.

Alice Oates is to be married again this Pall. The man doesn't know anything about it, but when it's time to have another husband, somebody has to come.

Mrs. Taylor, widow of the tenth President, is described as a plump and well preserved ladv, with pleasant llne eyes, a smooth and placid countenance^ and silvery hair.

Carthage, New York, comes forward: with a woman who at the age ot one hundred and one, jumps a rope and plays at "leap frog." A pretty specimen of second childhood.

In California there are four women' lawyers, of whom the widest known areMrs. Laura De Force Gordon, who also edits a paper in Almeda county, and Mrs. ClarftS. Foltz, who devotos horself somewhat to public speaking.

For a long time Grandma Pink bam held the boards alone. Or late several other pretty ladies have ornamented the newspapers with elcctros of themselvoe. At this rate in a few years people will take to buying the newspaper instead ol albums.

An attractive advertisement runs thus: "An intelligent, neat, orderly Americau woman, who has partially lost her voice, and speaks in a whisper, desires a situation to take care of china, dust furniture, aud do tho lighter work of a family."

Somebody has utilized pet and other names thus: For a real estate dealer's wife Lottie: for a printer's wife, Em for a sport's-man's wife, Bet-t for a lawyer's wife, Sue for a teamster's wife, Carrie for a fisherman's wife, Net-ty for a shoemaker's wife, Peg-gy lor a carpet-maker's wife, Mattle tor an auctioneer's wife, Bid-dy for a chemist's wife, Ann Eliza for an engineer's wife, Bridg-et.

The following clause was found In tbe will of Yorkshire rector "Seeing that my daughter Anne has not availed herself of my advice touching the objectionable practice of going about with her arms bare up to the elbows, my will is that, should she continue after my death in this violation of the modesty |of her sex, all the good*, chattels, money, lands and .all other tblngs that 1 have devisod to her for the maintenance of her future life, shall pass to the eldest son of my sister Caroline. Should any ono tako exception to this as being too severe. 1 answer that license in the dress of a woman is a mark of a depraved mind." ___________

AN old traveler has been formulating his observations, and finds national characteristics among beer-drinkers, which are very important if true, lie says that if a fly drops into a glass of beer he can tell the nationality of the drinker by his subsequent conduct. An American will' Joke about it and order a fresh glass. A Spaniard will pay for the beer, but quietly move off without touching it. A Frenchman will pay and go, but will loudly sputter. An Englishman will empty tbe mug and order another. A German will carefully fish out tho fly and swallow the beer. A Russian will swallow both the fly and the beer. A Chinaman will rescue the fly, eat It, and pour the beer undeAho table. It is now important to ascertain the views of tbe

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"I)RAD DRUNK" is described by savants of tbe Paris Biological Society to be a oondition in which tbere is a proportion of one part of alcohol to 195 j«rt» of blood in the circulation. Should tbe proportion ever come to be ono part of alcohol to 100 of blood, death would ensue. This might hapten, and, in fact, has happened repeatedly, where a very large quantity of alcoholic liequor te swallowed at one time and quickly. In ordinary drinking consciousness is lost,, and with it the power to drink more, before the proportion of alcohol in tbe circulation becomes fatal.

A London surgeon says that only one fashionably dressed woman in 600 can draw a full breath with her clothes on but we agree with tbe N orris town Herald that it wouldn't look well for fashionable woman to disrobe in the street in order to draw a full breatb.

LITTLE SERMONS.

Honors come by diligence richee spring from economy. We understand death for tbe first time when he puts his band upon whom we love.

A scandal monger is not simply the man who tells all be knows,but tbo man who tells more than be knows.

If anything affects your eyes, yon hasten to have it removed if anything affects your mind, you postpone the cure for a year.

When friends spplaud your sudden wealth be on your guard. Tbe hungry dog wags bis tail because be thinks you have something In the sack for him.