Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 13, Number 51, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 16 June 1883 — Page 5
THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Cit^News.
WHKRK shall you spood the summer
DON'T let the automatic city go away without seeing it.
SPBXKO chickens are coining to market. "Thegood die young."
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HAVE a care about turning up your toes as you ride down Wall street.
As the days are about at their longest the sermons should be at their shortest.
THK G. A. R. and the Hager Veterans -will parade with the K. of P. on the 4th.
THK towns about us are talking up Fourth of July with much patriotic zeal.
THIS weather is making the corn •boom—indeed it is making the corns talk. ..
TH* man who invented side walk awnings now has the thanks of the corner loafer.
THK Normal school enrolled650 pupils lor the spring term, the largest attenanceever recorded.
L. H. MAHAX, the successful strawberry grower, favored us this week with a fine samplo of his monster berries.
THE finishing touches are being put on A. Herz' elegant residence, south Sixth street, and his family will soon be happy in possession.
TH« city school teachers for the coming year wore selected on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Very few changes were made, and the force Is sbout the same as last year.
IN the class of thirty-four, graduated in the Normal School yesterday there are belonging to this city: Edith Austin, Katie Campbell, C. A. Jackson, Mary MoArthur, Laura Ray, Eugenie Scott and Ida B. Westfall.
DR. MATTHIAS APPLEBY, the venerable and well known physician, a resldont of this city since 1801, died on Frievenlng of last week, having reached tho 74th year of his age. The funeral services wore held at Asbury church on Monday morning.
THB Opera House narrowly escaped burning, between one and two o'clock, Sunday morning. Some chemicals for producing red flre, and left in a tin can, exploded. Merchant policemen McChesnoy, O'RIley and offlcor Williams hearing the report and seeing the flash summoned the tire deportment. A piompt response saved the house with little damage.
II. S. JON ICS, of Streetor, Ills., is here tii the sad mission of bringing for burial the body of his wife, daughter of Mr. Tiiomas Vlnyard, conductor, on north Seventh stroet. Mrs. Jones, a most estimable woman, died last Weduosday, after au Illness of a year, and It was her request to bo burled here, where she lived for somo fifteen years. She was a monitor of tho Baptist church, and Rov. Mr. Wheeler conducted tho services yesterday afternoon.
AN advertisement of the Phtrnix Foundry and Machine Works will be found In this Issue. These extensive works now occupy an entire block or square on north Ninth street. Tho proprietors deal re to correct an erroneous Impression that they have gone out of the general jobbing business. While making flour mill work aspeclalty, they manufacture and deal in all kinds of machinery and supplies for those using machinery, and glvo especial attention to repairs and jobbing work.
THK Normal students are leaving in crowds, and the dlflereut depots present some very affecting scenes, young ladles hanging on each other's necks, verdant looking young men wishing they could change places with one of the girls, at least, Iron clad promises to write every week, a few team, a great many smiles, the cry of "all aboard," the flutter of handkerchiefs, the same old story that that we all knew in our youth, just as fresh and delightful to them as it was to us lo the happy long ago.
THK first excursion organised by the business men was au immense and gratifying success. The train starting from Kfllngham on Wednesday morning, brought In about one thousand people, and Is estimated thas not less than $4,000 were spent in making purchases. Next week there will be three excursions to this city. On Tuesday from Grwn*stle, and on Friday from Crawfordsville, under the management of the business men's association, and on Thursday Owen, Pixley & CY. will run one in from Vlncenues.
Now that the season for children's parties has arrived it is highly advisable that parents should give some special attention to the boys. Their conduct on such occasion* Is perfectly outrageous. They yell like Indians they jump up and down with their tee* on upholstered furniture they race through the house they op«n closeu sod drawers they snatch food and act like hoodlums when refreshment* ate served. This picture is not overdrawn. All thwe things, and more, have been repeatedly done by -chlUirea of what are called oar An* families. If parent* do not take this matter in hand and teach their boys to art like gentlemen, person* giving parti#* should put the Utile roughs on the black list and let them stay at home.
EVENTS OF A WEEK.
The narrow escape of the Opera House from burning on Sunday morning— The war of the First streeters and the Southeastern road—
Hie attempted shooting of Congressman Lamb on Monday evening— The farewell presentation of the Naiad Queen—
The Normal school exercises— The business men's excuraionThe four days races— The games of base ball— The annual session of the State Cathelic Total Abstinence Union on Tuesday- 4
The organ recitals inaugurating the new Presbyterian organ, Thursday and Filday evenings—
The Centenary excursion to Long Poiht to-day— These and a lot of minor events have made this a rather lively week. "'7^ t"
8. M. STEVENS has in his possession one of the most wonderful of curiosities, a tarantula's nest. It was obtained in Texas, where, at certain seasons of the year, the natives hunt these nests for sport. It is about five Inches long and three inches in circumference and on the outside resembles apiece of rough, yellow clay, but the inside is a marvelous piece of workmanship. It Is lined with some white substance which the spider manipulates with its feet until it is as smooth and hard as porcelain. But there is something stranger yet. At one end of this nest is a little door, perfectly round, about the size of a quarter and hung on a hinge of perfect construction. Into this clean, comfortable residence, the spider goes at the commencement of winter and stays till very warm weather. It is said he occupies the same nest year after year. An Inspection of this curious construction will compel a certain amount of respect for the yenomousldespised tarantula.
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THK amusement season at the Opera House may be considered at an end. During the summer vacation the bouse and stage are to have a general overhauling. Among the changes agreed upon are increased of the means of exit from family circle and gallery, and enlargement of the lobbies. The orchestra chairs will be raised. Joseph Piggott, who painted the original senery of the house and who did considerable of the work at the Cincinnati Dramatic Festival, has been engaged to paint a complete new outfit of scenery, and Harry Grace, of the Indianapolis Grand Opera house, will superintend other stage Improvements. The booking of dates for next season has already commenced, and tho Dickson Bros, promise that hereafter they will devote more time to thediroct management of the house.
THK High School graduating exercises, an event of no little Interest each year, will be held in the Opeta House on Thursday and Friday evenings. The preseut class numbers just two dozen* The names are given below. Those in the first column will appear on Thursday evening, and those in the second column on Friday evening.
Kate E. Hu'inan, Anna H. Mtraus, Josephine Douglass, Mary M. Allon,
Henry Holland, JOHMO E. Htewart, Ktnowv F. Walker, Addle M. Sparks. Margaret M. Wolf, James L. Pierce, Ijenora Pound, LMHo Probst, Elian helh McClain, Oku K. Reese, Alloc IJ. Farnham, Harry M.Estabiook,
Martha W. Merrill, nines R. Sfath, Robecoa Tomer, Harah H. Ward, Lulu W'HJg, Win I fred Connelly, Frank Bannister, Geo. H. Taylor.
TIIK races at the lair grounds this week have not boon the financial success the liberal and enterprising gentlemen of the Trotting Association expected. Interest In the trotting horse seems to be on the wane. There is lack of confidence In the honesty of owners of horses and the good intentions of the drivers: It Is the runner now that catches the fancy, and no doubt a fall running meeting would prove more successful than that of this week.
This Is the last day of the races. There will be four races—one trot, a pace, and two running. The horses entered are good ones and a large attendsnce is expected.
THK young ladies out off the gentlemen's tie* snd took out their hat linings with impunity. They begged silver and gold wins to make "bangles" till the beaux were forced to convert all their cash into bills. Now It is the rage for ladies to wear several different styles of gentlemen's scarf pins. One girl boasts over a docen, obtained from her admirers and wears them as trophies of her conquests. The question, the boys are trying to decide, is, whether to buy up a lot of "abide" scarf pins and let the girls help themselves or whether to stick to their diamonds and keep out of reach ot the girls.
Miss SAI.UK SrMMKRs died of jaundice, on Wednewiay. at the residence of her brother-in-law W. S. Clift, where the funeral service# were held yesterday afternoon. For years she has been an earnest, self-denying worker in the Ladles' Aid Society, and prominent in church and benevolent work. Her memory will held in effeetionate remembrance by many to whom she has brought aid and comfort.
MARRIAGE LfCKNSES. Tbe following marriage licenses have been lamed since our last report
IJavldKt id BmrnaJoasa. S3? John r. Mi4 Mary C. Em, Ctomra* HotbMitnd Murjp ft. John. Jahtt Sflcw H*^jr Hashes. Wttl. H. Or* Fiord. aim VI u» A R. Jones. Oeor** H)h -no I Mi. E. Harth. Fsf A. Btlmwtoou NMCT Aerss. Ch- 'jf C. Utffbrd mi JtattaFTMerrjr. 0. W. to Is mod KU* M. Kins, M*H»n .. i« ud KrriSne Hjxle, Jalin (XIMMand Aim* Appntao. WUiUua. GL Owea and Sarah P. Hc*My. John M. Cummin* aa4 Samfe £. Malltna.
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A CLOSE CALL.
That was a narrow escape onr congressman, Hon. John E. Lamb had last Monday afternoon. Onr pugnacious lawyers have made us familiar with audi weapons as inkstands, law books, and the like, but we believe that this ia the first instance here that one has popped a pistol. We have charity to believe that Mr. Sant C. Davis, now in his cooler moments, is heartily glad that the bul let from the pistol instead of going into Mr. Lamb's body, only took off the tip end of Josdah Hicklin'a big toe, even though the latter may value that toe at "just one thousand dollars." Mr. Lamb has made this statement: "I have had no trouble with Davis, but since this Banr-Allen salt has come np I have heard that he abused me and that other persons have lied about me to him. This afternoon stood for awhile at tbe foot of my office steps. I noticed him cross the street but thought nothing of it. Having businen at Mr. Mack's office I went there and returned In a few minutes with these papers in my hand. Davis was at the foot of my stairs. I said: "How are you."
He replied, "don't speak to me." "I said: Well I do propose to speak to yon." "Yon I will kill you." and he Instantly drew his pistol, placing it against my person. I had barely time to throw It aside as be fired. It was the most cowardly act I ever saw,"
Mr. Davis has declined to speak for himself, but his friends make this statement:
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SCHOOL VACATION.
Vacation is at hand. Happy, happy time. The last examinations are being made, and next week the children will be set free. That is, free till the schools re-opeu iu September though a few of the scholars, the graduates, will be theu set school-free for all the balance of their lives. Of course there will be great joy among the little ones at any rate for a time. For after a few weeks' idleness many a boy and girl will begin to look longingly forward to tbe reopening of their schools, So long as a child, especially a boy, has not the privilege of idllug, there is an Immense pleasure in playing truant but that pleasure comes to a dead stop as BOCA as the Idleness is made compulsory, as It were, by the closing of the schools for vacation. Base ball loses Its greatest charm, and even marbles are no longer regarded with veneration. A few boys there are, of course, who will keep up their studies at home and not become subject to strange feelings of what their elders call ennui. Never having exclusively relished play, they can find even a better pastime in their books. These are the studious boys but we are sorry to say their number is very limited. By nature, man is lazy, as most other annimals are, and 1: requires an incitement, such as genuine love of. study, to rouse the average school-boy in vacation from his usual state of indolence, no matter how irksome that indolence may be. This seems to be a paradox but it is a fact, which every one will soon be able to verily In observing the idling boys.
It is somewhat different with the school-girls. Staying at home with their mothers they find enough work to do to keep the spleen of idleness from their minds. While their brothers find nothing to do but to yawn—aud even that they do uncler protest, as a sort of compulsory work—the sisters find healthy occupation In the kitchen or In the sewing-room, or in playing the piano. Besides, girls are naturally more industrious than boys. The reason is, that being thrown back upon themselves from lack of street "cronies," they would find life intolerable without some sort of occupation. The boy can have his friends and admirers with him tbe whole day, in the house or on tbe street. The girl enjoys the solace of companionship as a rule only in tbe evening.
But the happiest of the children that will take leave from school next week will be the graduates, and the happiest of the graduates will be the girl graduates. For by that grand and mysterious ceremony the school-girl changes suddenly into a young lady. Henceforth she will assume a dignity to which she baa until then been a stranger. Then there are for her tbe other accidental enjoyments. She will appear before the public in brilliant array—almost resembling tbe bridal costume that expects her in the future. And she will read a sentimental "essay," tied with a blue ribbon, and gather in tbe boqueta.
Not quite so ecstatic but more solid will be the enjoyment which the teachers will derive from the vacation. They will have soma three months to themselves, to do with as they please, and that is a very nice thing to have The sigh of relief that tbey breathe forth when the schools have cloned ia perhaps even more eloquent than the smile that breaks from the eyes of the young lady graduate who has delivered tbe valedictory. —If you havent seen the wonderful piece of mechanism, on exhibition at 426 Main street, drop la this afternoon or evening or on Moaday.
TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL
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"He was waiting for Mr. Vandever who had gone with Mr. Buff to his office, and while so waiting was talking with Mr. Thompson and Mr. Pujli, and not thinking ot Mr. Lamb. While at the footot the Stairway of Lamb's office Mr. Lamb approached fiom across the street, seeming excited, and as he came near said "How are you?" or something to that effect. There had been bad blood between them for some days. He said to Lamb: "You shan't speak to me," and Lamb said be would speak where he pleased. Harsh words passed. Lamb approached hold'ng a heavy cane in his right hand near the middle. He gave back and drew 1" 's p'stol, as he would not let any roan hit him with a cane. Lamb pressed over
either caught at him or struck at him. He caught at the cane and fired. Lamb stooped as he turned to go into the store and the ball missed him. The whole affair occupied but a moment."
Tbe bullet sped out into the street and Joslah Hicklln, a worthy Sugar Creek farmer, caught it on the end of one of his big toes. The damage is greater to the boot than the toe. Mr Lamb passed into Abdill's store, and Mr. Davis went to police headquarters to submit to arrest, but as no complaint was filed he was not detained.
ABOUT one hundred little people, the gayest and liveliest party imaginable* gathered in the pleasant grounds and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Perdue, last evening, the guests of their little daughters, Misses Jessie, Eme"'ne and Belle.
AFTER a hopeless struggle for life with no lack of careful nursing, Edward B. Slaughter, son of Wm. M. Slaughter, d'ed at his home, on Monday afternoon, of hemorrhage of the lungs. He was twentythree years of age, and until stricken with disease wss a young man of much promise.
THE Presbyterians may well be proud of their new organ. It is a remarkbly fine instrument, of great power and sweetness, and in the hands of Profs Webb and Barkhoff, who played to the delight of our people on Thursdsy and last evenings, is capable of producing surprising effects in harmony and expression.
JOHN BIRRS, foreman of R. L. Ball's tinning department, while repairing one of the towers of the Normal building, on Wednesday, fell a distance of thirty-five feet. The accident was caused by a spliced ladder breaking. He alighted on his feet, and his lower limbs are paralyzed, but whether the injury is permanent, or will result fatally cannot now be told. His home is at Fourth and Crawford streets.
THE case of Eppinghousen vs Shannon, for malicious prosecution, seems to be on wheels, with prospect of traveling all over Western Indiana. It will be remembered that Mr. Shannon took a change of venue from this county to Clay. When the case was called at Brazil,on Monday,Mr. Eppinghousen asked a change and it was sent to Putnam. Where it will appear next is not yet booked.
AFTER a week's wrestling in the Circuit Court, the rails of the T. H. & S. E. road are down again on First street, and the trains are running to-day as usual. It is reported that there is a prospect of a compromise between Messrs. Tuell and Roedel. The trouble should be settled amicably, and no doubt can be to the satisfaction of all parties. In fighting this road the people of the west side may realize some day that they have killed the golden egg laying goose.
—The manager of the wonderful automatic city, has been induced by a number of his friends to stay here a few days longer. It is at 426 Main street, and the admission is only ten cents. You can spend well a half hour or so in viewing this ingenious piece of workmanship on which Joseph Bergman spent tbe best portion of his life.
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Thart a heap of worry and trubelin tnis world. Leastways we think there is. But the I live the more I find out that we manufacture much of the trubel. Afore I got totradin' the "White Front," it was alius the wust nooeense to tell what cook. I ased to go to a worryin* about it, an' dream uv it all night. But it that way now. Now I go to bed with nuthin' on
my mind but thankfullness, cause I know that when I go too Rippetoe'a next day, I'll see sttmpin' geod to eat, an'that I'll be able to gft it at a livin' price. He does the worryin' now I don't do none uv it. I know 'at he'll hev everything 'at's a goin', an' oil I'll hev to do is jest to take my choice, Oh! It's a blessed thing to trade with a man like Rippetoe. Talk about your races. They are not a
tryin'togit there fust. But enough fur all. He lays in with a lavish hand fur Saturdays, as the follerin' will show Mulberries, raspberries, cherries, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, new green apples, pine, applee, lemons, cauliflower, string beans, peas, cucumbers, onions, bananas, new cabbage, canned sweet potatoes, French prunes, raisens, cream cheese, fine toilet soap, candies, nuts, etc.
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At TERRE HAUTE, July 2, 3, 4, 5th, 1883.
The following Divisions will go Into oamp: Lafayette Division, Indianapolis Division, Terre Haute Division, Evansville Division, Kokomo Division, Warsaw Division, Joflbraonvllle pivislon, New Albany piylslon, Madison Division, Michigan City Division.
PROGRAMME:
I JULY 2nd—Escorting visitors to their quarters. JULY 3d—Division Drills, Regimental Drill and Regimental Dress Parade.
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FORENOOn—Grand Street Parade, as follows: Ringgold Band, Twenty Men, Rcwlmon» tal Officers (mounted). Divisions Nos. 1. 2,8,4,5,6, 7,8,9,10, Terro Haute Band, K. of Drill Corps, K. of P. Lodges and various Military Organ' play ever witnessed In the West.
AFTERNOON—In the afternoon will take place the
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JULY 5th—Finishing Competitive Drill, Award of Prizes, Regimental Review, Breaking Camp, Etc., Etc. The Famous RINGGOLD BAND, of Twenty Men, has been secured for the entire four, days.
Contracts are bMng closed with some of the best Amateur Base Ball Nines, for games on July, 8d, 4th and 6th. Names of clubs announced hereafter.
We have proved to the satisfaction of everybody that we always do as we advertise.
Our success has been very gratifying and for TWO MORE WEEKS we will continue to slaughter goods even more unmercifully than heretofore.
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9. 25 15 cents. 12. 30- 20
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