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Town Talk.

THK BLECTIOK.

The air of mystery which has surrounded the nominations this spring has at last cleared up and the candidates are now before the people. Both parties seem to have considered the nominations fatal, and, in consequence, delayed them as long as possible. The Democrats postponed until they thought the Republicans would come in ahead of them, but the latter saw their game and went them one day better. When the day was set for the nomination of Democratic candidates it was generally conceded that Schloss would lead the ticket, and the few days between the nominson and election would afford no opportunity to make successful war upon him. Even his retirement from the race did not satisfy his opponents, who looked upon it as a blind, and firmly believed he would again come to the front as a candidate for mayor and walk off with the prize. That he could have done so no one for a moment doubts. He controlled nearly every vote in the convention, and every one knows it. That he should have retired from the race surprised all, because he is known as one of the shrewdest politicians in the State, and one who does not stop for trifles. The motive behind his action is said to be the fact, that next year he intends to make the race for the State Senate, and as that body will have to elect a successor to Mr. Voorhees no one will dare to make war upon him.

Tbe nominations on Wednesday nigbt were a surprise to no one. Tbey have been talked ot for weeks, and the result waa a foregone conclusion. It la said that tbe convention lasted on.y twenty minutes, which was just four minutes for each nomination, allowing no time for oalllng to order and speeches. Tbe ticket i« probably aa strong a one aa tbe party oould have nominated. Van Valtah, the candidate for Mayor is a good citizen, stands high in tbe maaonic fraternity, and would make a good Mayor in every sense of the word. Tbe other candidates are all capable men and would make good officials. Of oourse tbe cry of ring candidates abroad in tbe city. It was raised two months ago, and there was an abundance of time to defeat any ring whioh might have been in existence. Tbat it waa not done simply shows tbat tbe nominees bave the working element at their backs, and tbe opposHiou to tbem, like angels visits, will be "few and far between."

Tbe Republicans this spring come up smiling after their de.'eat of last year. Tbey do not seem at all discouraged. They consider their chances excellent, and have gone into the tight with a determination to win. Their convention wat delayed as long as possible in order that they wight be enabled to take every advantage of tbe bluuders of ihelr opponents. When the delegates met on Thursday evening, but few pledgee bad been made, and there was a determination on the part of all to nut forward tbe best men. Tbe convention waa in session over two hours, and the noaiinatioua were hotly contested. The balloting showed thst all tbe candidates bad been earnestly at work. Although be had declined the race, it was evident on Thursday afternoon that Capt. W. H. Armstrong would be forced into the race for Mayor, and he submitted as gracefuly as possible. When .his nomination was announced it was looked upon by #11 aa the strongest which could bave beeu made, as, indeed, are all of tbem.

The nomination for marshal on the Republican ticket is looked upon by some Democrats as a joke, but when tbe votea are counted out they will probably discover their mistake. The sixth ward Democrats are not at all pleased over tbe manner in which their convention slaughtered Mohan for marshal, and the Republicans claim tbat Leedbam's nomination insures their success in that ward.

Tbe short time between tbe nominations and tbe election is not sufficient to heal any difficulties existing in tbe rauks of either party, many of which will not be discovered until after the vote is counted out. Of course both pa rites ataim success, and both are condent. but the vote will doubtless be close, and the result depends upon tbe work of tbe candidates.

THK COtrHClfc.

Neither party cares as much for tbe election of tbe dty ticket aa It does for tbe control of tbe council. Tbe party in oootr»l of tbe letter will also control all tbe spoils, and there is where tbe fight Ilea. Of Use six members holding over, fear will be Democrats and two republicans. To secures clear working majority the Republicans must carry Ave wards, and to stand in tbe same position tbe Democrats moat elect three of tbeir candidates. Last year tbe second ward Republicans elected a Democrat to represent tbem, and bave been kicking overslnca. Tbey sow aee the error of tbeir ways, bat it ie too late to remedy tbeir mistake. Tbe RepabUoaoa dales tbey will elect tbeir candidates In tbe tat. second, third, ftfib and sixth

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wards, with a good chance for success in tbe fourth. The Democrats claim about tbe same territory as their portion of tbe spoils. At tbe present time there is a fair prospect tbat one of tbe candidates will retire from the race on tbe Democratic ticket, and such a course bodes no good to tbe party. From what can be learned of disinterested parties tbe Republicans seem to have the beet of the fight, and a

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city affkirs for sometime to come. There is some talk to tbe effect that tbe Democratic members are not as harmonious as they might be, and tbat one or two are inclined to bolt, unless the party tactics are changed.

In the event of a change in the administration, a new police force would be appointed. Of course the chief would have to go with the men under the usual order of affairs, but this spring it does not seem by any means certain. Ed. Vandever has done so well that he commands the respect of all parties, and the sentiment is universal that he has made the best chief the city has ever had. To discharge such a man for political reasons would be an act of gross injustice, and there is talk to the effect that should the Democrats carry the city, at least one councilman of that political faith will vote to retain him.

THK DEFEATED.

Those who met tbe enemy and became theirs seem to bear their defeat with tbat fortitude peculiar to politicians generally. Philip Schloss smiles serenely and is ready to bob up again when bis party requlree hla services. Ben Havens says be thought it was loaded at tbe other end, but it didn't hurt bim any. Col. McLean will resume the position on tbe fence which he held up to tbe time of Hancock's nomination in 1880, and will not dismount hereafter.except to attend soldiers' reunions and Sunday school picnics. Next time when J. E. Somes wants to be knooked higher than Beecher'a Life of Christ he will take a balloon in preference to fooling around a loaded Democratic convention. John Elchetberger will join tbe first circus company that cornea along. Alex. Thomas, it is thought, has determined to retire to a monastery. F. V. Bichowsky will spend tbe summer on the banks of Salt River, preferring tbat locality to the camp of politicians. Hereafter TT. R. Jeffers will not be a candidate unlets be has a sure tblng... Pat MoUsu is in good voWe, arid hla favorite air is "In the sweet by-and-by."

A Woman's Opinions.

THS KLBctlOBKKRKR CALLED, *OR SHOUT, THE "BOSS." Ladies, whose husbands are politicians, will hear with bitterness of spirit tbat another election is at band. They will h4re the door locks put in order, hunt up a rusty revolver and prepare to stay alone at nigbt. Until after tbe elec. tion, they will be wedded, yet not a wife, widowed, without the weeds. During their hours of loneliness, they will ask-themselves several questions "Is it better to bave a husband who stays out every night or no husband at all If women could vote would tbey make themselves as ridiculous aa men? Why don't they bave all tbe elections at once, Instead of making all this trouble twice a year What Is the difference between a Democrat and a Republican and what bave political issues to do with the offloee of Mayor, Treasurer, etc.?" Of course nobody will answer these queries but, as women only ask quesliorsfor the pleasure of talking and not to acquire information, tbey will not be disappointed.

The "man wbo electioneers" is a queer animal. He has no desire for an office, himself, and, very often, be doesn't much care who gets it. He just electioneers because he enjoys it. He likes to feel thst he is a person of importance. It pleases hiai to bave tbe various candidates fawning around him for his influence. He delights in spending, with a lavish band,money which it has cost bim nothing to earn. He will work himself almost to death fora man he cares nothing about, in order to spite someone wbo has happened to offend bim. He will leave a pleasant family a cheerful home and a comfortable bed to spend tbe night with a crowd of loafers, drinking stale beer, or tramping over tbe ward, through alleys and mod boles, bunting up votes at twenty-five cents apiece. His spirits are as elastic as bis principles. If bis csndiiates are defeated ninety-nine times, be cornea op smiling for tbe hundredth round. Ha cant be crushed. If yoa were to drop MulbaUon's Texas meteor upon bim be would be bopping around at tbe next ejection as lively as tbat little insect which yon always expect to catch bat never do. And forever and forever, as long sa tbe American citissn baa a batton left 00 hia coat, the "man who electioneers" wiU take bim by tbat button and vote him "according to tbe dictates of bis own oonsdonoa." Candidates independent voters, political issues, the government, itself, sink into insignificsnce when compared to tbe*4man wbo electioneer."

SUNDAY BASE BALL. After the immense amount of advertising this game received from tbe pulpit, in the morning, it would, undoubtedly have been a great success if the rain had not interfered. A heavy shower can do more toward spoiling a game of base ball than the combined eloquence of all the churches. Recognizing this fact, one of the ministers, with a shrewdness worthy of a lawyer, prayed God to send a rain upon this particular game. He did this with a great deal of confidence as the thick clouds were gathering at the time. Now, the Lord was very busy Sunday morning. He was preparing a cyclone to send upon the poor, drowned-out South. He was sending forth a storm that would kill two hundred and fifty innocent people and wound twice that many, including a large number of little children. He wanted to get ready in time to strike a church at Georgetown, Mississippi, and kill part of the congregation and mortally wound the preacher, just leaving him time for repentance before he died. It requires a great deal of foresight on the part of the Lord to arrange all these providential occurrences and he really hadn't time to give his attention to a game of base ball in Terre Haute, but when he heard this minister's earnest petition, he said, "I can just as well spare a few barrels full out of this big deluge, and these ignorant Southern people will never miss them," and so he let them drop. In the confusion some seats fell down and injured—not the careless carpenters who made them, or the wicked managers of the Park—but an irresponsible thirteen year old boy. The game was broken up (after all the gate money had been taken in), and the minister thanked God that his prayers were answered, but—he forgot all about the stricken people in Mississippi.

We will bave to meet this question of Sunday amusements in a sensible and logical manner. Tbey cannot be suppressed. All efforts in this direction have failed. For instance, last Sunday, in spite of all the remonstrances of the ministers and church people, nearly a thousand tickets were sold and but for tbe fact tbat a storm was threatening, tbe number would bave been two or three time* as great. Notwithstanding tbe ministers suggested that the newspapers should .not report the Sunday (games,, each paper published over a column of carefully written reports, and, in no way, has the press discountenanced tbe Sunday, sport. Tfie trutb is tbat we aie getting so large a foreign population and there has developed auch a spirit of independence in thought and action among tbe Americans, tbat it is utterly impossible to enforce the old, Puritanical Sabbath or to compel any particular observance of this day. A sermon or lecture in the morning, reading, music, walking, driving or some light and innocent recreation for afternoon and evening will certainly commend itself as the most proper and restful way of spending Sunday, but we cannot insist upon others adopting this habit. Our physical being needs repose one day in seven, but we cannot force a man to rest. That class of people who bave always spent Sunday in a quiet, respectful manner could not be tempted to do otherwise by base ball or any si miattraction. There is to be considered, then, that large class who will not look upon this day as intended for anything but amusement and enjoyment. In regard to them we can only choose between two evils. If tbey are not playing base ball tbey will seek pleasure in some other form that may be more objectionable. Moat of tbe players oould not spare any other time from business and a large proportion of thoee who witness the game could not attend on a week day. Tbe game, in itself is not degrading and it will keep bnndrede of men from spending Sunday afternoons in tbe saloons. Whatever kaepe a man one single hour away from a saloon is entitled to a certain amount of credit.

I do not wish to be understood as being in favor of base ball on Sunday, but, since it is not probable tbat we can soppress public amusements on this day, we should meat tbe question in a fair and rational spirit. We cannot accomplish very much by 1 enunciation and persecution. About tbe only practical efforts we can make is to keep these amusements free from liquor, gambling and disreputable conduct and make tbem as harmless and respectable ss possible.

If tboae wbo are moat violent in condemning these games will pause a moment and reflect, tbey will recollect that there Is not a place hi tbe dty, (with tbe exception of a amall reading room np stairs on Main street,) where a homeless, friendless man can apend a Sunday afternoon. There Is not a coffee bona (or winter, or a park for summer. Tbe establishment of some such pleasant place of resort woo Id be more beneficial to tbe das* tbat need It tbat a book of naonaor volumes of good advice.

TKHKE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY EVENING. APRIL 28. 1883.

IDA A. HAam.

Note:—I will consider this question •f Sunday base ball man folly, and, perhaps, data a woman's privilege, tbat of

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Our Breakfast Table.

"A first rate A. No. 1 ticket," said the Major, holding a paper at arm's length while be looked at the list of names as if it had a perspective. "Yesterday I feared a dose that even my seasoned frame coutdnt swa'low, but to-day I recognize an inscrutable Providence that overrules even that most uncertain and bap-hasard combination—a convention."

Derby put in an oar with the impartiality of a poor partisan. "McEwan is right. Tbe Mayor's place ought to be filled by a representative citizen—not one wbo contains in himself all tbe known virtues, but who can represent tbem on occasion "A very free interpretation certainly^" said tbe Major. ,, "—And wbo is on a par with tbe best men, in something, and accessible by tbe meanest. If a man is well enough known In this city to be nominated, be is well enough known to be elected or defeated without any ventilation or eulogixiog. I prefer Armstrong, ten times over, but I am not a bit afraid of Van Valrab failing to make a respectable and honorable Mayor."

Tbe Major replied: "My artful Mac, and you impartial Derby, remind ma of the old line about 'fearing tbe Greeks when bringing presents,' etc. You are ready to throw us off our guard by flattaring Armstrong. It must be thoroughly understood by tbe mo-t distant voter, who never laid eyes on either of tbe candidates, tbat Captain Armstrong is tbe bast representative of what a Mayor stands for—law, order, sobriety. He was forced into tbe race to shut out any doubtful or leas pronounced representatives. He is just aa clever aa your man, and don't need any apologies for amiable weaknesses, either. Ha fe just tbe man to catch those wbo have been saying local ofBcee ought not to be filled by party fights, but for merit. Hate is your cbance, Mac! Derby, take tbe water off one of your shoulders and say Armstrong is ibeonly one of tbe two fit for the office—and flatter Van Valaab when be is Mates." **I suppoaa you wouldn't allow any remarks about Irish, would you said Jack "No, sir!** replied tbe Major, with grsatfignity and gscreetnsai. "Whilst

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"The other night, the Major came in prepared to blast ward meetings as the most ,useless and extra-hap-hazardous affairs in existence said Jack, laughlog. "True, so I did. Went around to a dusty shop with window-frames and boards trembling over my head candidates furnishing me tickets made in their own interest—every one with some objectionable name on it no chance to write a new one. Nobody knew anything except the few who had been fixing things during the day—yet it has come out all right!" "You and Gottleib seemed to have a pleasant time." "Didn't we? That obstinate, oneidead fellow doesn't know yet who is candidate. 'No high-toned man for me,' says he. 'Well, how is Bichowsky?' 'He is too high-toned!' 'Well, then, Armstrong.' 'Oh, he's too fine. We wants a man who can comedown to the gutter.' As Gottleib and bis friends seemed to have the majority, I left, recognising the fact the fact that no man is too poor to have a clique. It 1B all right now!" "The ticket has tbe beet Heading" we have known in years," said the Professor, with enthusiasm. "Nfo, no! Don't say that, in justice to the many respectable men who bave held office," replied the Major. "I bave known them all, and. without regard to party, bave bad reason to esteem each one since Patterson first held the place. But say we could not bave abetter and I am with you. Now as for Vsn Valzab "Hold Major!" exclaimed McEwan. "You cannot say more for Captain Armstrong than I or any Democrat will admit. He is an honest gentleman, a sober a°d capable business man he is upright and moral without being ultra, bat we admit this we aptRe your guns against any personal reflections upon our candidate. You show us your mah with his bouorable a-*ray of military associates. We show you ours in high standing in a very honorable order. Tbe contest must be made as between two gentlemen, If there is a difference in degree it may tell in the vote—don't think it will. If there is a difference in ability it d»n't count for much for such an office. You vole for Armstrong as your best man, as you ought to. If he is elected, no Democrat will feel bitter. All be will bave to do will be to preside over a Democratic Council where he can do us no harm, but can do himself good. But ray venerable friend, we stand by Van Valsah like any other friend. If be is not perfect, we don't claim it, but do claim he knows bis duty and will do it, and we like him as he." "You blessed old Democrat! I have not seen such faith—no, not for ever so so long." murmured Jack.

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McEwan gave an incredulous laugh to this, and admired the Major's benevolence—and said: "The good nature shown so far, except by the usual force of recalcitrants, who will recover by Tuesday, is delightful. Why, when I want to see something nice about a politicician, I am going to look in the other newspaper "—Or if you want to see a Democrat keel-hauled you will look in your own papers," growled the Major. "You find a good deal in your papers, Mac," remarked the Professor. "I wish I could find somethin gin mine." "You don't wear the right kind of glasses. Plenty there if you knew how to read. You object to want of tone, I suppose," said Derby. "You would be surprised if I were to say that the newspaper is the greatest tonic extant." "I would be, if you believe it." "Well, I do. I says that a newspaper, with a heathen for an editor, a baseballist for a reporter, a devil in the press room,and—mcst anybody for a backer, is, if not moral in its essence, a factor in promoting morality, if not by cultivating morality,by removing barriers to its growth." v."?!

The Profeesor's eyes were distended. "Do you mean to say tbat "I mean to say to say tbat people who expect a newspaper to be a lexicon and a review, a magazine and tbe Plymouth pulpit dont know what a newspaper is. You want a paper to publish opinions and denunciations—that is you want it to echo your thoughts editorially. Weil, ail editorial matter is echo. It is the voice of something already uttered by a party or creed. If it disagreed it would be unacceptable. Well, where Is the power It is in tbe lUbt. Tbe paper is a bull's eye. Kick over a flat stone embedded In the ground. See tbe squirming bugs and insects—faugh! how slimy and repulsive they look! how tbey run hither and thither as the light strikes them, looking for a hiding plaee. Whose foot kicked tbat stone What is his opinion of bugs? No mstter. When a paper (aa a pure item of news—no moral sentiment) priokaa balloon,blasts an adventurer, ventilates an insurance oompany exposes a bogus philanthropist collecting money for a cause, publishes the name of a foundling's skulking fatner, or mentions a doubtful bouse, it kicks over a stone and unooversall manner of cowering, hiding reptiles. This is the effect of the press. What regulates the flavor Imparted to a paper? Tba community, by tbe tick of five-cent pieces tbat fall into the till* Are rogues and villlans regulated so, or do they fear the paper? You should see tbem rush to the office to explain tbat it is not John X. Smith, but plain John that was arrested for beating his wife, etc." "But stop a minute, Derby! You certainly allow some moral force to guide papers, some limit to degree or kind of news.' "No! You and your fellow citizens are tbe moral force. YGU show it by your subscriptions. Limits? Whoaball define them? I'll guarantee the reporting of prize fights did most to strengthen tbe laws sgalnst tbem. I think the mention of a bouse as disreputable, hangs a red light on the gate to scare away the beginners." "In short," said the Major at length, ''It is not law, it is not tbe press, tbat makes people good. There is a growth of religion and education, cultivated in tbe family, school, snd church. We see its results In the increasing mildness of laws, and iu tbe tone ot papers and books. I should like to be the editor wboee paper reflected tbe morals and education of tbe best people, butl might bean unconscious power for good, if my paper did not. 1 am spearing of ordinary dty papers. Take tbem as tbey are, use tbem as we can! Tba more of tbe news-paper it is, and tbe less of tbe edi tor's personality, the better it will do ita work. Of oourse a good man will do good, and a bad one may do barm, but I know of no place where beissobemmed in, and held in check aa tbe editor of a succewful paper by respect for good, and bis paper is a Utile better than himaeif or tbe average of tbe town either."

In another column a New York letter writer deplores tbe dearth of engagemen ta tbat are this spring announced at tbe dose of tba lentan season, and proceeds to belabor tbagirls for tbeir levity, want of sense, inclination to dress, and similar scarecrows tbat drive tbe young man into bacbelordom. This is tbe old story that essayists and letter writers bave worn threadbare- We don't believe tbat tbe girls are wholly to blame, for to an outsider it seems, from reading tba New York papers, tbat tbe average young man of tbat dty Is either a dude or a Gabbardt. From tbeir own showing, tbe fashionsbie young man of New York must be about nnsttrartlve a thing aa can easily be imagined, and It la BO wonder tbe girls of that dty prefer atngle blessed new to linking tbeir fortunes with tba average club dandy ot New York.

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Thirteenth Year

A DOSE OF DOXTS.

Don't neglect a cold. Don't weai thin shoes. Don't take off your tiannels too soon. Don't get in a draft to cool off Don't kill yourself house-cleaning. Dou't get a bonnet tnat is not becoming because it is fashionable.

Don't put off your summer sewing till the last moment and then expect seamstressess to work twenty four hours a day for you.

Dou forget to put away your fancy work, "'hile house-cleaning is going on. Things have a great tendency to get mixed up at this season, and the spattering of a white wash brush can do a great amount of mischief.

Don't make your husband mad during house-cleaning time. House-cleaning only lasts a week or two and he lasts all year.

Don't stay too inn much in the house these lovely spring days. Take good long walks to sharpen your appetite and eat good square meals and you'll have a store of strength laid by for the hotwave season.

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the rubbish during tbe house-cleaning fuss, or there will be a queer old time hunting it up next fall.

Don't be in a harry to take oft tbe baby's heavy clothes and deck it out in lace fixings and theu expect obituary writers to tell tbe absurb lie that the angles around tbe great white throne were lonesome and wanted your chubby togoupand play with tetam.

LITTLE SERMONS.

Pain

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ita shadow. If you would create something, yo» must be something.

Candor is often nothing but another name for rudeness or malice. Do but half of what you can and you will be surprised at your diligence.

He who has no opinion, but depends upon tbe advice of o'her*, is a slave. He that will net look before him, will bave to look behind him with regret.

One single act of indiscretion may mar the enjoyment of a whole existence. There is one search that is never unsuccessful—namely, the search for trouble.

Those who have no patience of their own forget what demand they make on that of others.

To live wholly for pleasure is wasteful dissipation, and must at last end in satiety and disgust.

Habits are soon assumed, but when we strive to strip tbem off, 'tis abont like being flayed alive.

It is the great art and philosophy of life to make the best of tbe present* whether it be good or bad. 1

The darkest chapter in the nature of man is tbe tendency to pull down tbe reputation of bis fellow-man.

For a man to think that be Is going do tbe work of bis life without obstacles, is to dream in the lap of folly.

Any man can make a fortune who has a mind to. The difficulty is that so few people have that kind of a mind.

If your good name is tbe only inheritance you can leave to your children you had better begin to make one.

Before you do all you say you will do you will probably wear out one pair of shoes—possibly two pairs.

The old proverb has it, "A man does not look behind a door unless he has stood there himself." But doea the same logic hold good when we say that every man looks under his bed before he goes to sleep?

Another proverb runs, "A woman conceals everything she doesn't know," which shows that the proverb maker never attended a sewing bee.

ABOUT WOMEN.

There are nine women journalists on tbe Boston press. The English barmaid is said to stand a better chance of getting a rich husband than the ordinary variety actress.

Nala Damajante, tbe Hindoo snakecharmer, was nearly choked to death by her pet python in Philadelphia tbe other da/.

Mrs. Louisa B. Stephens baa bean elected to succeed her husband as President of the First National Bank of Marion, Iowa. She is tbe first woman wbo baa ever held alike position.

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

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Hedges an Higgle r. Curry.

Byron C. Hedges and Maggie F. Curry. Edgar D. Fagin and Viola Gross. Andrew Snow Mary E. Snow John Nichols and Docia Owens. Gottfield Burke and Caroline Morlock. Oscar H. Perkins and Lizzie Wilson. Wm. H. Lee and Mary A. Compton. John Stakeman and Clara Mitchell. When sinners have supposed themselves to be dying and professed to be converted, but afterward have unexpectedly recovered, in most cases they have lived as they did before. This is the general opinion of pastors who have seen these supposed deathbed conversions, as reported by the Christian Advocate.