Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 October 1883 — Page 1

Vol.

14.—No. 17.

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Town Talk.

ANOTHER MYSTERY.

Two weeks ago a portion of the remain* of a woman was found in Sugar Creek township, about four miles from the city. Investigation showed beyond a doubt that it was a case of murder. Since that time no clue has been obtained either as to the identity of the deceased, her murderer or any probable cause for the murder. Last Saturday one more wan added to tbe list of mysterious deaths iu Vigo county. The mutilated remains of a man were found on the track of the Indianapolis

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Louis railroad, about fifteen miles northeast of tbe dty. At first it was thought that in a drunken stupor the deceased had lain down upon the track and been run over by thecars. A closer investigation of the facts, however, showed conclusively that tbe deceased bad met with foul play, and that his body was laid upon 'the track in order that tbe cars might obliterate sll evidence of the crime which had been committed. In tbe latter case, as in tbe former, there does not seem to be the remotest idea that the guilty parties will oe brought to justice. The ycrime was committed beyond the city limits, and the city will pay no expenses for police work in that direction. The county commissioners do not seem to feel that they are called upon to do anything in the matter. If any person felt inclined to work up either case he knows that must do -it at bis own expense and reap as his reward the glory there is in it. Under such a state of affairs it does not seem probable that either mystery will be solved thissideof judgment day, ami until the day of reckoning comes tbe guilty parties seem to have clear

Bailing and immunity from punisnment. EPPINOBOUSEN VS. SHANNON. Several years ago when the commissioners of Vigo county endeavored to build avoourt house it will be remembered that the obstacles placed in their way were so great ttoat the project failed to succeed. ih« aftmpatUg were almoBt as numerous as tbe locusts of Egypt or the grasshoppers of Kansas, and when one of them succeeded in obtaining the adoption of his plans a howl went up which fairly shook this portion of the globe. After tbe adoption of tbe plans of Geo. W. Bunting, of Indianapolis, one of his competitors, Charles Bpplnghousen, made charges compromising Patrick Shannon, of this city, whereupon tbe latter proceeded to prosecute Kpplnghousen for libel. This caused Bpplnghousen to bring suic against Shannon for malicious prosecutlotf, the damages being modestly placed at 160,000. When the case was called lor trial a change of venue was tali en to Clay county, and when called up for trial there tbe plaintiff demanded a chauge of venue once more, ou the ground that he could not have a folr trial In that county. The change was granted to Putnam county, on condition that the plaintiff pay all the costs. It appears, however, that tbe plaintiff has become tired of bis suit, and this week, be hav Ing fulled to comply with tbe order of the court, authorised tbe dismissal of the case at his cost. This ends what at one time was considered a famous case, and one which promised to furnish sens* tlonal reading matter to the public of this locality. *.»

QIVH ITS A RKST. S-'^«'FC«.»-

When the amusement season opened here this year there were rumors that all was not lovely so far as the orchestra was concerned, and that a change in that direction was likely to occur at any Uaae. Sure enough, the Breinig orchestra was removed, and new men were put In their places. Since the change was made the papers have been ailed day after day with all aides of tbe question. Breinig's story has been thai he furnished all the music he could for the money, wfiile tbe manager insisted that the music should lie better for tbe compensation, and at once proceeded to make the change.

Since that time it seems the disgruntled vemrved have been on their musical ear, and have devoted moat of their time to .'cardiug tbe public, each one in his own I particular Interest, (toe day there is a card from the ex-leader the next there ,'is a atatement from bis attorney then a l||doaen or more from disinterested perT^jsons, and now cornea a lengthy card

tbe ex-members of the old band. There seems to be a general feeling that -fthere 1MM bees newspaper music enough on this subject. It simply a matter 4r buainess between the Opera House manager and the musician a. If the manager aforesaid has reason to believe that he can furnish his patrons better music for the same or lees money, the .latter can have no quarrel with him. If he falls in his object there is time enough tor complaint. In tbe meantime give him a chance, and let the newspaper '^readers have a reek. ... '£§§1,, tn arum.

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Of late there baa bean load oomplaint la regard to tbe condition of tbe streets,

and even the most casual observer must admit that the eomplaint has been just. Prior to the last dty election figuree were arrayed against the party then in power to show that tbe expenditure* for street improvements were extravagant, and much beyond the requirements of the dty. With the new administration came anew street commissioner and a new plan of operations. The commissioner Is a good man and a good dtizen, bnt without sny other qualification for the position which he holds. But even in saying that it would probably he unfair to hold him accountable for work wbich has been carried out under tbe directions of the committee on tbestreets. The policy of permanent Improvemente seems to have been abandoned for the time being. Gravel is pilled upon the middle of tbe streets to be washed into the gutters in a manner that puts to shame the work of two or three years ago. The attention of tbe street brigade has been devoted to side streets, while tbe prindpal thoroughfares have been allowed to gather mud and assume a country air during the wet spell. It seems to be tbe policy of the party in power to out down expenses for a time and leave to their successors a defidency in work requiring extra expenditures wbich will be UBgji against them in the fi'ext campaign.* 4 .TEMPERANCE IN POLITICS.

Just now there seems to be an inclination on tbe part of politidans to let tbe temperance question severely alone as a political issue. It has invariably burned the fingers of the party which has attempted to handle it. Up to date the Republicans dp not seem to have been afraid of it, but the indications are that they nave done with it for all time to come. It doesn't pay to make tbe temperance question a part of a political platform. Asa politician the temperance advocate is rather scaly. He is just as liable to drop en one side of tbe political fence as on''the other. He respects neither persons nop parties. In tbe recent Ohio.election he defeated the party tbat championed his canse, while in Iowa his doctrines cut down the Republican majority from 80,000 to leas than 80,000. It is continually coming up as an issue in each suooeeding campaign, and the party that makes a bid for votes oni/ loser oy —*ue Msuiportt people should fight their battles regardless of political parties. If their cause is just it will gather etfength, and in time will sweep all opposition from its path. One horse is enough to attempt to ride at once.

To try

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more mostly brings about

disastrous results.

OUR BOOK TABLE.

THE HQOSIKR SCHOOL BOY—By Edward Eggleston, published by Charles Scribners Sons, for sale by E. L, Godecke,

O a This is a companion to the Hoosier Schoolmaster, by the same author, and as its title indicates, belongs to the same locality. The story presents a vivid and interesting picture of the difficulties which in other days beset the path of the youth aspiring for an education. These obstacles, which tbe hero of the story succeeds by bis genuine manliness and force of character in surmounting, are just such as a majority of the most distinguished Americans, iu all walks of life, Including Lincoln aud Garfle.d, have had to contend with, and which they made the stepplug-stone to their future greatness. ENGLISH VERSE—CHAUCER TO BURNS edited by W. J. Linton aud R. H.

Stoddard. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Terra Haute: E. L. Godecke. This is a volume of selections of tbe leading English masters of verse, beginning with tbe immortal Chaucer and ending with tbe world-famous Bard of Ayr. Sped mens are given from over a hundred gitted writers, whose works have enriched English literature. Tbe poems are carefully edited,and there is an explanatory Introduction, copious notes aud index of first lines. The book is well printed on llntn paper, handsomely bound and forms a valuable and interesting volume. ENOUSH VKBSS—LYRICS OP THS

XIXTH CnrroiT edited by W. J. Linton and R. H. 3toddard. New York: Charles Scribner1* Sons. Terre Haute: E. L. Godecke. This is companion volume to tbe one containing selections from Chancer to Barns. It also contains the best selections from the works of overs hundred authors. All the poems thus chosen or drawn upon for sped mens are from writers of great ability and world-wide celebrity. Tbe nicest discrimination has been exercised in tbe selection of gems for this volume, and the editor*, bsvs reason to be gratified with tbe result* of their labors. They bad a mine of lore to extract refined matter from, and they have been eminently successful. An introduction, notes and an Index also affwmpMiy this volume.

PIUEPARB your ascension robes for tbe 8th of November. Tbe Mohammedan prophets say it will be tbe last day of the world.

AMEBICAN school books are said to be ibe best bribe world.

A Woman's Opinions.

"I would give a thousand dollars if there could be a stop to this approbation business," exclaimed aMain street merchant one day this week. "My best goods are travelling about tbe streets from morning till night. Whenever I have a sale for a certain article I find it is out somewhere on approbation. The goods are injured by so-much handling, it takes one man's time to keep track of them and it is a perfect nuisance."

To these remarks every merchant will say "amen." It is astonishing to what an extent this fashion of having goods sent home on approval is carried on. Ladies go from one store to another ordering things on approbation that they have not the least intention of buying, often keeping tbem several days. One lady in tbe dty gave a dinner party and, tbe day before, she went from store to atore ordering cloaks sent home, so that they all might have a gala time examining and trying them on. The ne*t day the different merchants sent and got their goods without making a single a

It is not an uncommon thing for ladies to order hats on approbation, wear tbem to tbe opera and return them next day, saying tbey did not suit. Lace shawls, scarfs, etc., are taken on approval, worn long enongh to have a photograph taken and returned. Children's fancy slippers are utilized in the same way. One merchant was so inconvenienced by having his most salable goods kept out of tbe store in this manner that, on tbe occasion of having to send a garment for approval, be gave the delivery boy orders to wait an hour at the house and bring the garment back with him. Tbe lady was so incensed tbat she refused to open the bundle.

Merchants are iong-su fife ring in this respect. Each one 1b obliged to do as tbe others do and the worst of it is* they say, tbat their most, troublesome customers are those that buy the least. Clerks could many a tale unfold but it wouldn't be safe. If tbe merchant must choose between the disagreeable, rich woman and the refined, poor one, ne cessity oompels him to prefer the former,

fady goes out snopping,

RICHARD THE T6LRI)'

is a most melancholy tragedy without gleam of brightness to relieve its sombre character. It was somewhat of a disappointment tbat so many portions of the play were omitte# but as most of the audience went to see tbe great English actor, Keene, they probably felt repaid. His reading of Shakspeare is good, his acting excellent and his

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This is one of Shakspeare's creations tbat women may be excused for disliking for it places their sex at a decided disadvantage. The heart-brokep mother, the despised and deeply-wronged widow, the inconstant and abused wife, are all characters we would gladly torget ud turn with pleasure to tbe improved Co dition of the women of to-day, hear broken, wronged and abused sometime, it is true, but not as in tbe days of Rioard the Third. I

To thoroughly enjoy a performace one should never ait where he can

TERRE HAUTE, IND., SATURDAY EVENING. OCTOBER 20, 1883.

ON APPROBATION.:

expression unsurpassed. He

is hot so fine in the heroic and declam atory as in the keen, crafty and malicious parts of the play, but this may be due to the physical deformity of Richard the Third, which seems rather suited to malice and hatred than to noble and valorous deeds. Gittbold in the character of Richmond has not au opportunity equal to his merits and be might also be given the character of Henry the Sixth with advantage to the play.

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between the wings at the side of the stfe It quite destroys the effect to see S»g Richard "tearing passion to tatters'before the footlights, while just beyod the "supes" are tumbling over ach other in their efforts togdtina po^on to rush upon tbe Mage in a warlikean ner. Tbe scene losea all its solenity if, while tbe soldiers are lamentinbver the bier of King Henry, tbe mowed King, himself, to seen prancing #nnd between the wings with his wig jMoff and his funeral robes banging arm. And, speaking of the was there ever anything more than tbat some where the at the head of file of

soldiers

frying

her desd kinsman gives the e^cnand, "Set down your honorable lorn/ while she stops for a love seme wittfs murderer, who is so far success* In his wooing tbat she goes off and*gat* to bury tbe old man.

And yet, even here tbe fidef to real life ia not entirely lost. inou^Wimeet momenta we are on tbe ve* of the ridiculous, and never does a #®y thing seem quite so smusing ss o# solemn occasion. I remember tuafig *7 the aide of a dead friend, wbe#« of relatives weeplngly asked I had seen "that beautiful floral o^g. Gates of tbe Jar." Another a* the foneral of a lady who ha/®0* Hved In bar garden, a friend amid tears, "Poor aoalf sbs* w** ao happy as wben taking 'beelbarrow

load of fertiliser to put on her flowers." At a funeral which, owing to droumstances, wss preached some time after the burial of the deceased wife, the preacher closed sn elaborate sermon by ying, "And now, in memory of dear sister I forget her name but no matter." Horror struck I turned to look at tbe husband of the departed, and he was asleep I On one occasion a meeting was called at tbe charuh to pass resolutions of respect for a distinguished dtisen who had just died. An old deacon, whose business it was to sit in a corner aud shout "Amen" and "Glory" at regular intervals, dccupied seat on the platform. In a very impressive manner tbe minister arose Mid said, "It is my painful doty to 'announce that our dear brother Smith has departed this life." "Thank God!" exclaimed the deacon, and three or four of us youngsters made for tbe door.

EijBry persbfl had such experiences ss theae, and unfortunate is he who can not control his risibilities. He will commit an unpardonable offense for which he dare not offer an apology.

OOLLB0B OF JOUBNAUSM. It Is said that a movement is being msda toward establishing a College for graduating journalists. An exchange suggests tha' in order to give the boys practical knowledge it will be necessary to have dog fights on tbe college campus a boulevard provided on which there can be a thrilling runaway twice a week slugging matches a police court and that the President of the University must Occasionally elope with the wives of the faculty, or spirit their daughters away |od throw tbem in the canal. It is also suggested that a text book be provided, teaching tbe student how to "interview." In tbe "interview" the reporter must do most of tbe talking and express all of tbe opinions, and be must wind up by saying "The reporter bowed himsell out," never by. saying, "The reporter kicked bitnselt out." Various other suggestions are made, how he shall write up the opium eating habits of women without any foundation in fact give glowing descriptions of fires without having been present in describing a scandal, get on the verge of decency, sit

Itbit^a&vioe may or may not be considered as sarcasm. It describes pretty fairly the duties of a reporter. There is no profession which see rate to require so little preparation. Tbe hijyh school stu dent, during vacation, the young man "waiting for sometlng to turn up," or tbe one preparing for college, law or medicine, attempts reporting as something which will bring in a few much needed dollars. And tbe result has been to cbeapeu tbe work. In towns of from six to ten thousand inhabitants reporters labor faithfully for three dollars a week In cities the wages are somewhat better but very seldom are tbey such as may be made by a mechanic of fair ability. Tbe reporter is always on tbe lookout for souietjlng better and ^elzas the first opportunity. His place Is then tilled by anoth4* amateur.

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Litejary work. If such It may ualledjis, for tbe most part, very poorly comp&sated. Editorial matter, on tbe averass newspaper commands about two dollarj a column contributions, more or ies^ according to their iuterest. Con sequeitly, aspiring writers are obliged to make a living in some other manner and write simply for tbe love of it. The only way in which one may hope to make a fortune by his pen is to wwrk hard end steadily for many years till he has earned a reputation. Then he may write commonplace things, if he choose, and name his own price for them. Tbe money is paid for the name and -not for the merit. I know a distinguished artist who cannot write anything worth reading and yet be received two hon dred dollars for an article. He laughs about It snd says his parents did not know whan tbey christened him thst his name alone would be worth 9200. month.

But even ths chance to make a repots tlon is growingprecurious. Ills becoming the custom of our great newspapers to refus9 to give credit for anything tbey publish, The identitv of sll who write for It nasi ho merged Into thst of the paper itself, aud writer may receive no reward for his mental labor except the few dollars the managing editor chooses to sllow. In addition to this, they reserve the right to mutilate sn a ride ss they please snd the careful writer often finds sll his best thoughts entirely cot out, iesving only a bald, barren statement of cold, dry facts that could have been just as jretl written by one of tbe type sottera

Journalism offers no royal road to fame snd fortune, yet aocb are its its fasdnatlons that tbe ranks are always fall, sad, whether it is tbe old snd experienced general who toys down his pen forever and hss a President for a pall-bearer, or whether it is tbe poor, ambitions youth who drops his pencil and (Bet of starvation, bs will not be miiised from that vast army known by the one comprehensive name, "Joornaliata." IDA A. HABPXB.

HINDS FOB HUSBANDS.

RULES FOR SPOILING WIVES.

Spend your evenings anywhere but at home. Cease to be a lover when you become a husband.

Try to be an autocrat in your own estsblisbment. Think more of your club than you do of your hbme.

Get over the apooney habit of kissing your wife as soon as possible. Make up your mind you are perfect, and wonder why your wife is not as perfect as you are.

Don't get in the habit of praising your wife for anything she does. Tou did enough of that before marriage, perhaps, to last any one a life-time.

Allow yourself plenty of loose cnange for any emergendes tbat may occur, but don't give your wife any pin money. If she wants to buy a stick of candy for the baby let her put it on the bill.

Always make it a rule to growl when a bill comes in, before you know what it is for. Then if it should happen to be your dgar bill or wine bill, your wife will take yon for a fair sort of growler after all.

Try to' pass among your chums as a generous, liberal sort of a fellow who spends money like a prince and wben your wife asks you now and then for some extra little home-comfort tell her honestly you can't afford it.

When your wife gives you a gentle hint that she needs a new bonnet or dress, be as deaf as a door-post. Wben you take her out in public be sure to ask her why it is tbat other men's wives are so much better dressed than she is.

Try to forget assooq. as possible after marriage that your wife left her mother and her sisters and her cousins and her aunts to go through tbe world with you. Leave ber alone as much as possible and if she complains tell her wemen are intended to mind tbe house anyway.

Don't tolerate fancy work in the house. You must have had enough Of tbat in the days when you would bold yars by the hour for your sweetheart to wind. You pretended to be interested in all sortr of worsted work and patchwork in those days, but you needn't hesitate about telling the truth now. 7 fn. thA QuAItt TfOil86 t$)T every entertainment that comes along. It will brighten you up and counteract tbe strain of business on your nei^es. Don't be foolish or extravagent enough to take your wife with you her placq is to work hard all day and mend tbe children's clothing in the evening.

Try to forget as soon as possible the folly of your love-making days. You thought then an umbrella or a fan was too much of a weight for your augel to carry. Don't let it disturb you now if you see ber trying to lug, a scuttle of coal upstairs.

Never reflect how mauy annoyances and pretty vexations your wife may moet during tbe day in the care of ber household and of her children. When you go home don't kiss her to brighten her up as you used to, but ask ber what in thunder she looks so blue about.

If it happens to be a stormy evening and yon don't care to go out, hide yourself bebipd your newspaper and get so

interested in tbe political portion of it I to wondered at. tbat you can't bear tbe dvilest question your wife may ask. If the children's play annoys you, make the young imps clear off to bed.

Once you are mnrrfed resolve Co be rich. Work without ceasing don take half time to eat your meals plan during tbe night what you'll do on tbe morrow, screw down expenses to tbe lowest notch don't give your nerves or brain any rest. Before long your wife will have a cross-grained dyspeptic on ber bands whom nothing on earth will please.

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Don't think it worth while to remember that once the love of a true, whole souled woman has been given to you it is worth tressuring np and keeping to the end of yonr life. Having won ber heart, tread it ass toy of which yon soon

Don't stop to think thst yonr wife msy hsve been a father's pet and a mother's darling, accostomed to have her way of things sll ber long life. If, sometimes, tbe cares of bourekeeping pnssle ber, and things go wrong in spite

of her and she to inclined to get dto-1

conrsged, meke op yonr mind at once

tbst you hsve married tbe wrong one,

thst she doesn love you at sll, etc., etc.

Jump stsome resh couclusion atones,

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TOM

Fourteenth Year

NEXT WEEK.

Farjeon's New Novel.

Next week's issue of the Saturday Evening Mail will begin the publication of B. L. Farjeon's new story, "Mike Patchett a Romance of tbe Gold Fields." It is now appearing in this oountry in only two other papers besides The Mall, from the author's advance proof sheets, and is tbe latest snd most characteristic production of his powerful pen.

No writer of romance, sinoe the death of Charles Dickens, has shown himself such an original delineator of character and so life-like in the personality of his sketches as Mr. Farjeon, and his reputation has placed him at tbe head of living novelists. The transition from tbe stern tension of a dramatic situation to a touch of tearlul pathos is with him as sudden as the April shower, and in this lies one of the chief charms of bis writings. Every reader of this new story will thauk The Mail for the rich and rare treat.

THE Peoria Call tells of another railway company, tbe seventh of the large ones so far, that has Issued an order that any employe discovered taking a drink, on or off duty, shall be dismissed. This time it is the Chicago

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prominent railroad official of this dty, gives as his opinion that in less than twelve months tbe rule will become general. Whisky, he says, ia the greatest curse of railroading, and annually costs mauy lives and much money. Railroad mauagers have learned that a man who drinks is dangerous, and the danger is lessened but very little if be only drinks wben off duty. The Call says the C. A A. order goes even fsrther. If a man is on duty at night and then stays up duiv ing the daytime, he is to be discharged for not going to bed. He may be warned once of his fault, but a repetition costs him his job. And this is right. Railroads, if they care of .the safety of their passengers, their employes and their business, must hsve in their servioe not only clear brains, but well-rested bodies. They must have the best kind of men and every man at his best. This to what tbe public expects of them snd whst it bM the right to require.

about women:

Miss Braddon has Written forty-one novels. George William Curtis believes that tbe appeal of womah suffragists should be to women to demand it rather than to men to grant it.

Frances Earl Bryant, of Fulton, N. Y., wears a dress-skirt like other women, but tbe upper part of ber costume is a man's coat, vest, collar and Derby hat.

A Brooklyn young lady, who prosecuted a faithless lover for breach of promise, testified that tbey bad, "by actual count," exchanged 30,000 kisses by mail.

The fashion of carrying pistols is becoming very prevalent among tbe ladies of New York. Considering tbe rapid increase of crimes against women iu all partH of tbe oountry, the custom Is not

A young wife at the east, who lost a husband by Heath, telegraphed tbe sad tidings to her father iu Chicago in these sncdnct words. "Dear John died this morning at t-fc. Loss fully covered by insurance."

In Italy it is customary for three or four married women to drag a bride to ber would-be husband. Sne pretends to struggle desperately to get away. A wise journalist points ont thst it would take all the married women in the country to bold back an American girl who had conduded to enter the conjugsl stats.

Roes Raster, of Easton, Pa., met a tall, handsome, richly dressed woman OB tbe cars, ate a piece of cake aba gave ber, and lost all consciousness until she

grow tired. Look on ber ss a womsu to I awoke in a room in Philadelphia. There support, a handy housekeeper, a domes-1 abe waa kept a prisoner for six weeks, tic convenience, bnt fail to recognise In I and finally released, with the remark her tbe womsn who left sll to follow you, snd who is willing to worship yon still if yon will only let her.

I that she wss not tbe girl thst wss wantled.

A CARD.

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snd don't listen to tbe reasoning ofyonr I hss been considered best by them to heart thst tbe girl-wife yon hsve mar-1 make a change in tbe orchestra, for good

wiU gradually develope into one of tbe ff personally, and all of the members of best snd noblest women on esrtb. I the orchestra, cbeerfullv acquiesce in the Put these rules into practice snd if anmngement, and while tendering this

scolding, fretful, fsult-flnding, worried, pdas will be spared upon our part to ill-tempered, reckless, desperate, sort of deserve the esteesa snd patronage of all wile it wouldn't be yonr fault*

Atlantic Garden to soon to be re-

opened ss a variety theater.

TBBBB HAUTE, Oct. 29.

Editor Saturday Evening Mail: I respectfully crave room in yonr cot umns to tender to ths lessee of tbe Opera House, snd to Mansger Hagsr, my personal thanks

of' tbe Apollo Orchestra, for

gentlemanly courtesy extended to

Dpon

all occasions since

business relations with them corn-

alao to tbe

orchestra. It

music lovers, snd shall employ our time In active preparation for any call that may be madeopotrm. Respectfully,

GiOBOE BUST,

Leader Apollo Band and Orchastia.