Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 October 1883 — Page 4
ill^THE MAIM
"A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
FtrsucATioir arnc*,
^'r-Nos. 20 and 22 Sonth Fifth 8treet, iT" Printing House Square.
IP. S. WESTFALL,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
TKRRE HAUTE, OCT. 6, 1888
THK Supreme Court has affirmed the case of Samuel McDonel, the Ft. Wayne murderer, and he will be executed on next'Monday.
THE Sullivan Democrat, one of the very beat country papers on our exchange list, starts this week on its thirteenth year. From its first issue it has been owned and edited by Murray Briggs
PRIVATE MJSRITZ, of the Garlington expedition, accounts for the loss of the Proteus by saying that the crew were a lot of pirates who got roaring drunk while the vessel was sinking, and refused to lend any help in saving the stores on board. Those fellows should be permitted to spend a winter up in the vicinity of the pole without provisions, Perhaps that would civilize them
IT is stated that the New York Herald Is prepared, if the necessity for so doing arises, to reduce its price to one cent that indeed the paper could afford to be given away, as its advertisements alone would yield a revenue of |2,000 a day above the cost of publication. Some conception can be formed from this statement of the immense amount of money that is expended on the great dailies by advertiser*.
THE Peoria Transcript thinks the county fair is in danger, few of them proving a financial success, while the expositions of the large cities prove almost uniformly successful. Perhaps the county fair is not managed with as muob enterprise as the exposition, and this suggestion may be the clew to a management of county fairs that will restore their waning fortunes. The public is 'capricious and will not be satisfied with the same old thing year after year. It requires something novel, or at least different.
THB taking of evidence in the EnglishPeelle contest in the Seventh congressional district has begun. The matter 'has been quietly sleeping since the election, and the impression prevailed that English bad virtually given up the contest, but his present movement would indicate that he is disposed to press the contest and see what a Democratic House will do for him next winter. The contest thus far appears to turn chiefly upon the character of the tickets used by the Republicans, the Democrats taking the ground that they were "spring-backs."
SELDOM, if ever, has more enthusiasm been witnessed in the political campaigns of an off year thdn is shown in the present campaigns in Iowa and Ohio. In the latter State there seems to be little doubt but that the Republicans will carry the State, the tide being against the Democrats from the start. In Iowa the Republicans are handicapped by the prohibition question, which .will reduce their usual majority, but nardly enough to let their opponents in. The elections in these States occur on next Tuesday, and the result will tend to infuse fresh vigor into the campaigns in ftew York, New Jersey and Massachusetts, which are already pretty warm. The elections of this fall will have more or lees significance as bearing up to the great contest of 1884, and their results will have increased interest in view of this iact
Tax New York Herald has determinea to carry the newspaper war into Africa The news dealera*having refused to sell the paper for two oents, which gives them only one-third of a cent on each paper for handling it, the Herald says it proposes to see whether the news dealers own the entire newspaper business or whether the proprietors of the papers own it. The Herald announces that all deserving persons, particularly widows, orphans and crippled persons, of good character, by applying at the Herald office will be "set up" in the newspaper business—given papers to sell and provided with good substantial stands at oonvenient points throughout the city, on which shall be placed, not only the Herald, but every daily paper published in New York, and which shall be sold ct published prices. It is said that Bennett has instructed his business manager to circulate the Herald free, ip oaaetbe special service above indicated fails.
Taa exposition at Pittsburg bad a sudden and singular ending on Wednes day night by the total destruction of the immense buildings and their contents by fire. The fire was discovered about two o'clock in the morning and is thought to have originated in the boiler room but from what cause is unknown. Nothing could be done to stay the flames and the buildings and contents were a total loss. The buildings were valued at 150000 and the property of exhibitors at about $800,000. Many relics were destroyed whose value cannot be measured in dollars as they can never be replaced. Among thete was the first locomotive ever run In the United States. Some 27,000 people had attended the exposition during the previous day and even tug, the buildings being thronged, and if the fin bad broken out earlier in the night, while the crowds were surging through the place, it is almost certain that a terrible toes of life would have been added to the destroc* of property.
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THE LAW BJJ8INE8S.
What is the matter with the law business all over the country? Such a period of universal dullness in the practice was never known before. A Georgia paper says that in the South the practice is dwindling into nothingness and that in a whole county the practice is worth scarcely more than |5,000 a year in cash. It is not quite so bad as that in the North and West, but for several yean past the lawyers everywhere have had smaller picking than they have known for years. Even in cities like Chicago, which are making vast and rapid growth the law business is dull and unsatisfactory. It is a good sign no doubt for the prosperity of the country and indicates, many experienced lawyers think, a growing indisposition on the part of the people to rush into litigation. There is much more settling of differences by compromises than heretofore. People have found to their cost that law suits are not only expensive but exceedingly troublesome and vexatious and those who have been through the mill would rather lose something and abate somewhat of their legal rights than either to sue or to be sued.
This spirit is to be encouraged. There has been too much time and money spent in the courts and too many avaricious lawyers enriched at the expense of ruined olients. This country has more lawyers to the ratio of population than any other in the world. It will be well if a considerable number of them shall be driven into occupations more profitable to the body politic if not to themselves. There will always be legitimate work for honest and capable lawyers to do in this country, but it is safe to say that the roll of attorneys could be cut down to one-half or even one-third its present number without loss to the public. The simple fact is there are far too many men in the practice of the law and a thinning out would be alike beneficial for those who go and those who stay This country is crowded with splendid opportunities for industrial development of every kind and the young man who goes to the law and turns his back on all these avenues for material advancement ought to make sure that be has very exceptional talents for the business of a lawyer if he does not wish to learn when too late that he has made the great mistake of his life.
SPEAKING of the disposition of farmers well settled in the central states to sell out and qo to Dakota a contemporary says: "In doing this they exchange a mild climate, fertile soil, plenty of timber, coal and water, land on which fruits, berries and vegetables of all kinds grow luxuriantly—for a cold and inhospitable olimate, soil adapted to the production of only two or three kinds of grain, and but a small range of fruit" and vegetables where more than half the year is wintry where the ground freezes eight and ten feet deep where water is scarce and of poor quality where the "festive blizzard" is positively dangerous in its effects, and where, in short, there is very little to render life endurable.' It adds that the country is only suited to Scandinavians and others accustomed to live in high northern latitudes. This may perhaps be drawing it rather strong, but there can be but little doubt that many persons who exchange there home in Indiana, Ohio and Illinois for one far away in the north, realize that they h^ve made a mistake and would be glad to be back to the old home again. Others do well in the new country, and are satisfied and happy. Much depends upon age, temperament and health, and all these should be considered when the subject of change is being considered.
THB statement that within three years the number of saw mills in Arkansas has increased from 400 to 12,000, indicates the rapid development that is being made in the lumber business in the South. There are millions of acres of fine timbered land in the Southern States which stand in their primeval wildness, never having been touched by the hand of man. Under the old system the lowlands were cultivated in cotton, and that was about all the land that was considered profitable. The lumber and mineral resources of the South remain practically untouched to this day. But anew order of things is now coming in. Railroads are being constructed, cotton and other factories built, and saw mills set a-buedng in the forests. Men of intelligence and enterprise are pushing their way southward, and an era of prosperity 4s in promise, the like of which has seldom been witnessed. The new South will be as different from the old as freedom is different from slavery.
f'li IT 18 HEBE!
The Fall season is here, and you will want to pot your house in order for the coming winter. Among other things there will be papering to be done, and you will find a suitable Mode to select from at J. W. Roberts A Go's elegant establishment, corner of Sixth and Ohio streets. Their business has grown immensely the past year, on account of reasonable charges, and the artistic style of work under Mr. Roberts' direction. With large experience and the display of delicate taste be directs the oorps of paper hangers in his employ in producing prettiest effects in perfect harmony with the surroundings.
Although there is no old stock on band, Mr. Roberts desires to make a complete deanout before next Spring, and in order to do so will for awhile make an induce* meat in very low prices.
—BARGAINS in Real Estate all parte of city. RIDDLE, HAXELTOK A Co.
—If von want a cheap well made suit clothes 'So C. P. south Fburtfi street.
of dothes Murphy, 18#
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TERRK HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL,
THE STATE FAIR.
THE SINGER EXHIBIT NONE OTHER DARE COMPETE. Indianapolis Nqws, Sept. 38 The fair will be virtually over when these notes are read--considering Saturday as breaking up day. The displays of articles of merchandise and manufacture, though slow in making up—continued to improve by continual touches and additions, until a degree of merit was reached surpassing that of any previous fair since what was known as the "exposition" was abandoned. There were a few exhibits of extraordinary attraction—well worth a moderate price of admission to see. The leading one of the entire fair, perhaps, and the one which would doubtless have taken the premium for superior merit in all directions, if any premium had been offered, was the gigantic display of the Singer Manufacturing company. In these notes of the displays, where all have done so well, invidious distinctions and comparisons have been avoided, but the simple truth, told in the simplest language, demands the use of the superlative degree to characterize this eAhibition. It is done on a scale never before attempted anywhere. In a space not more than 100x14 feet was strung in two columns facing outward, all the different patterns or machines made by the Singer Manufacturing company, and all In operation, driven by steam power connected wiik the main engine in Power hail'/
The display showed the practical working by separate operators of all the varying styles of the Singer from the smallest family machine up to a mammoth used for heavy harness work, or the stitching of leather dashes around their iron frames. This mammoth weighs 1,000 pounds and can be run easily by hand as well as steam power. Here were twenty-two women at work, nine of whom are from the establishment of C. B. Cones
Son, making overalls and
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coats. Six from the bouse of Barnett
Elliot are at work on women's shoes the as well as the quality, surprising
all. Some of the machines were run at a rate of 1,400 stitches a minute, and the button hole work on fine shoes showed a neatness and exactness which distanced all comparison by hand work. One astonishing feature to visitors was in witnessing the same machine and,that the family size, performing all grades of work from the finest embroidery up to shoe leather stitching of several thicknesses. Nothing less than an illustrated description, with cuts and drawings could do justice to the display which was thronged by wonder stricken iv of th if merit display was the happy manner in which the inner mechanism of the machine was shown, revealing a simplicity of parts that called forth the ready exclamation, "Is that all there is of it?" The value of such an exhibit and its wisdom.consists in the conviction of superiority that, must fellow. It is simply the understanding of a perfect thing, and that which is perfect is not capable of further improvement. Few who witnessed all through the Singer exhibit, inner mechanism and »11, arejcredulous enough to look for further improvement, one might as well try to improve on the perfect human eye or ear. They are adapted to the earing than the and they both were out as soon and require more tinkering to keep in order.
thousands each day of the fair. Perhaps the chief merit after all of the
The friends of the Singer at the fair have not failed to note that while their competitors had secured space for exhibiting they afterwards quietly withdrew, and the Singer folks claim the benefit of the inference.
—The season is now here for strong Chain Harness fCnd Wool Face Horse Collars, Peter Miller has the best, at 606 Main street.
—Cornices, 1.00, Curtain poles 75c, at Foster's. —Did you see the "COMING DOOR LOOK?" "IT'S A BEAUTY!" Burglar proof, durable and cheaper than the old style annoyances. A. G. AUSTIN
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CO. are Sole Agents. They carry the largebt line of Bronze Door Trimmings and Mantels in the city.
—PIANOS FOR RENT at L. KUSSNER'S, 213 Ohio street.
P. J. KAUFMAN
HAS
Dressed Turkeys, Doessed Chickens, Belle flower Apples,
Catawba Grapes, Martha Grapes, Mince Meat,
Jersey Sweet Potatoes, Cranberries,, New Oyster Plant,
Egg Plant, Fresh Oysters, Codfish,
NOTICE.
The name of Bankrupt Shoe Store has become so popular that many of the shoe dealers of this city deceive the people by claiming the name. We would therefore caution the people to look for the name "Bankrupt" about the door. Our name is established for low prices, and we mean to keep it so» A. P. KIY1TS, 326 Main St.
WHY, WHAT NEXT? of some of otir competitors, as they pass our doors, on seeing the great quantities of Boots and Shoes daily arriving at our store. Is the Bankrupt man going to burst? Yes, gentlemen,your remarks are true if low prices will burst him he is bound to go up, but his customers will have the benefit of low prices, all a °amee. Remember the place. There is no Bankrupt Shoe Store but the one at 326 Main street.
A. P. KIYITS.
—New line of Black and Colored Cashmeres in fine, all wool goods at 50, 60,75, 85 and 96 oents. Our fancy Black Goods at a dollar is the same many houses are asking $1.25 for. Best Black Silk in town as fl.25. In popular Dress Goods at 10,15,20 and 25 cents, we show a full line. One case of 25c Brocades, all colors, only 15o per yard. We are showing a large line of Underwear white, from 25c up colored, from 26c up, and red from ffop. A. Z. FOSTER,
Dry Goods and Carpets.
MILLER'S
Prairie Block Grocery
Has for Saturday's Trade all the Diserable Eatables now Sold in this Market
HE HAS
PEACHES PLUMS, GBAPES,
MELONS,
SWEET POTATOES, BLEACHED CELERY, EGG PLANTS.
Telephone your orders to the Chestnnt Btreet grocery.
Now is the Time
BEFORE COLD WEATHER
TO OBT YOUR
TTnrnaoes
JAMES T. MOORE'S, 657 Main Street.
Particular attention given to FURNACE) REPAIRS By competent workmeii.
Wanted Ladies to Itnow
the most desirable place in the city for Hair Trimming, Shampooing, or Children's Haircutting, is the Fifth Street Barber Shop, as it is the only private Tonsoria) Parlor In the city. 6»5t.
3. T. PATTON & CO.,
DEALBBSIN
CHOICE MEATS.
Southdown Mutton and Lamb. Southeast Corner Fourth and Ohio.
NOW IN SEASON.
Gallon, Quart or Dish,
WILL WHITE'S^ 525 Main Street. GAGG,
DKALXB DT
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Lima Beans.
Choice Bleached Celery, Nice Soft Peaches, Choice Quinces
ARTISTS' SUPPLIES,
PICTURES, FRAMaS, MOULDINGS.
Picture Frames Made to Owlei. MoKeen's Block, No. 646 Main street between 6th and 7 th.
WHOLESALE
GANDT MANUFACTORY —AND—
BAKERY.
A. B. Mewhinney & Co.
Utth ttfe street. Terre Haste, lai Oraagen aa* Leasas.
jpRANK
PRATT,
iif rtw M4 Staler la
ITALIAN MARBLE AND GRASOT
MONUMENTS. Statuary, Yases, if*
COR. FIFTH AND WALNUT STB TKKR& HAUTE, INB,
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S.A.:Z-
Eippetoe's
WHITE FRONT
Is the plaoe to buy
Groceries.
HE HAS TO-DAY 1
DRESSED CHICKENS'
Oysters, celery, cranberries, cauliflower, egg plant, lima beans, sweet potatoes, cabbage, turnips, beets, oranges, lemons, bananas, Concord and California grapes, dried blackberries, and raspberries, Alden dried apples, peeled peaches, pitted cherries, cooked hominy and oat meal, honey, maple syrup. Try the celebrated Red Rose Electric Oil,
JR. A. HASTINGS,
With J. Rothschild A Go.
MILLINERY,
422 Main Street
Our early Fall Goods having arrived, we will show a full linedf
BONNETS AND HATS,
Trimmed and Untrimmed, In the Newest Shapes. Fancy Feathers, Plumes, Tips, Flowers in
Wreaths and Montane, Velvets, Ribbons and all Novelties. We have the Largest Stock of Goods it T. H.
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Oi* Lot Mens' Fall Salts, odd Pants and Yeats, all new goods bought at Sheriff 8ale, which we a re-closing oat at half price.
Job Lot Men's, Women's and Boys' Boots and Shoes, which we are selling very cheap. New Goods.
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HOBERG,1 ROOT &
518 and 520 Main St.
Dress Good:
DEPARTMENT.
The Largest and Most Elega Stock of French, English and American Fabrics ever shown. "•vf
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NOWggOPE:
54 in. ENGLISH and FRENC1 BROADCLOTH for LADIES COSTUMES, (our own impoi tation.) 46 inch PRUNELL CLOT] (something new.). f/ FRENCH SERGES, (44 inchc wide, 85 cents a yard.) $ S OTTOMAN CORDS, (Elegai
Goods.) v* MORETTE gUrflM. VENITIAN CLOTHS. ALBERT CLOTHS. !, 48 inch '"Century" Cashmeres, 40 inch "Century" Casnmeres, 50, 621 and 75 cents per yarc These are the finest Cashmeres ever offered at the price. Every Lady should see our It ana elegant stock of^ AV.
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SIGHN"
OF THE
BIG BONNET!
Largest Stock, Lowest Prices,
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Millinery and Straw Goods!] •.
FOB THB COMIHG WEEK AT the »"'Mtfr,
FOB THE COMING WEEK AT THE
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Mammoth Second-Hand Store,
Southwest Corner Third and Cherry.
CRIBB & CO.
600 Men's and Boys' New Hats, Special drive at 60c on the dollar.
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1 Parlor Suit as good as new. 2 Wardrobes as good as new. Large lot of Shelves, Counters and Show Cases very cheap.
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Fall & Winter!
1883.
The Latest S ty les'
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AT fT14'
EMIL BAUEE,
22 South 4th si, bet Main & Ohio.
Special Bargains,
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600 Tarda New Ingrain Carpets of different Quality, ranging in price from 25c to 50c. Big Bargain.
1 Lot Wood and Coal Cook Stoves for sale cheap or exchange for Second Hand goods.
1,000 New and Second Hand Heating Stoves at special prices to close out ola Stoves taken in exchange.
Remember we take in exchange all kinds of Second Hand goods for new. Bear in mind we are headquarters for bargains in everything and anything.
CBIS8&CO.
MAMMOTH SECOND-HAND STORE, SOUTHWEST CORNER THIRD AND CHERRY.