Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 17, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 October 1883 — Page 5

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THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

THE RAMBLER.

NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTER8 AKODND TOWN.

)f When all other seasonable topics have failed them—when the chilly winds of autumn have driven the demoralizing

Sunday base ball player into winter

iuarters, and closed the gates of Sunday picnic grounds, when the same'cbiily

A blasts have closed the front doors of the saloons until no more the merry click of tbe billiard ball is beard on the streets— •NV only not heard—the ministers of tbe gosrel, casting about for some subject that will excite tbe public curiosity, be gins the periodical crusade against that "invention of tbe devil," tbe round dance. And the crusade is ot here in

Terre Haute. We are brought face to /face with tbe testimony of Mrs. Gen. W, T. Sherman, that tbe round dance is calculated to drive virtue from the hearts and minds of those who indulge in it, with tbe words of Gen. Albert Pike that tbe round dance is fit only for bawdy houses, and other witnesses of less prominence, and from this testimony is derived the conclusion that tbe round dance is, as one of its enemies has styled it, tbe "dance Af death," the quintessence of all that is bad. Tbe Rambler is not around dancer—that part of his early education was neglected, and it has ever been bis regret—but, in common with many other people within tbe pale of tbe social law, does not believe tbe waltz is as demoralizing as it has been portrayed.

What do they care what Gen. Albert Pike says, when the round dance is wel oomed in tbe houses of our best people, and by tbe young women, whose purity and virtue embody nearly all that is good in the world, what do they care what Mrs. Gen. Sherman or Gen. Albeit Pike, or any one else says. And herein lies an argument stronger in itself than nil that can be «aid against the subject in /question. What can there be hurtful in 'amusement that gives so many pure minded, virtuous young women such innocent enjoyment. Tbe dancing period comes iu tbe life of tbe young, just as tbe first sweetheart, and wblie perhaps it lasts a little longer tban tbe latter, it

Is equally as sure to def art, and iu the majority of cases It leaves no taint behind. I have yet to let«ra of a good person gone wrong, simply through danc ing. There is, truly, a time to dance, and 1 "All Is well,

Youth hath his time: *'J

Merry hearts will merrily cntoie."J

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Th.™ I. ,a® fhe p4»r ty owners along Six-and-a-half street north, of an effort to compel the I. A St. L. railroad to open the street through Its yards. Such a step would greatly en hanoe tbe value of property in that vicinity, as the street is already attain lng some note as a residence looality. What part of tbe dty can show in the same distauoe as that from Chestnut to Linton an equal number of as baudsome residences, and new oneshave been added, that greatly enhance the beauty ot the street. And although a war against as powerful a corporation as backs the I. A St. L. would probably amount to little, it seems there should be some remedy for such an evil as this. The proper place for switching yards is not in the city, and particularly uot, when a street Is blocked by their so being. But a fight against a railroad company, even with the right on your side is, like the proverbial Btern chase, along one, and whether the property owners in question are determined to make a fight for the measure is a question.

Brooks A Diokson have been none too good to us in the way of firat class shows thus far this season, for, with our reputation as the best show town in the State, outside of the capital, we are entitled to something higher than the "Jesse James/' Humpty Dumpty, "Tourists" class ol performances to which we have been treated. The first-class show of the season, with tbe possible exception of "Esmeralda," was on Monday night sfs Wben Keene gave "Richard III." The |aplendid house on that occasion Is ceriftaluly proof sufficient that we can appreciate a legitimate performance, which piusofteu been denied. There are Shakea^jpearean admirers who can always be relied upon to witness his dramas, and there is a class still larger who are attendants simply because it la the proper thing to be.able to say something about

WShakespem. As for instance, "I didnt ,4lke Keene'a 'Richard 1X1,' I ahould like to see his 'Hamlet' to oompare with

Booth's." It sounds as If the speaker might be a cloae student of the great •dramatist, when,

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'closely questioned the words just uttered I would prove to be ail be know of the ^subject. This class is by no rneaus a small one. There were numerous persons in the audience Monday night posting as Shakespearean critic*, whose ideas f|Jof the eminent fitnees of things would ^ooly have been satisfied had the crookbacked tyrant arisen from the ground where Richmond's blow had sent him in his death throes, and as the green curtain went down, bad executed a few steps of a plantation walk around, accompanying himself all the while to the lively melody of "nigger-eong."

Of all the condemned "rot" I hare ever read, the very worst was that indulged in recently by one of the neighboring 'papata ov«* th» staging of one of oar

local favorites.* Tbe extract was thought certs to-morrow evening at ^peculiar euough for reproduction in the Hall,

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daily papers, and here is a portion "Her sparkling eye and expressive speaking countenance plainly tells every emotion that filled tbe poet's soul when he panned tbe lines. For symmetry she rivals tbe Greek Slave. Her every move on tbe stage is grace itself. The earth is made more pleasant since she lives and sings in it, and Heaven will be a more desirable place when she reaches there." Now if that is not plain, unadulterated "rot," I confess to being unable to tell tbe genuine article when 1 see it. The young lady In question, is without doubt, tbe most pleasing, tbe most ac commodating, and therefore by far tbe most popular of all our singers, but What license does this give any man to compare her form to tbat of tbe Greek Slave, I should like to know. To one as unassuming as she, it must be distressing to be spoken of in tbat manner. It certainly renders tbe critic an objwt of ridicule, and if be is wise the next time be is called upon to criticise fk musical performance be will confine himself to a plain statement of facts. Life is too short for the ornate business, the literary gewgaws.

FEW of on? people are aware of the enormous amount of corn dally consumed in this city. Just now the distillery mashes up each day 2,000 busbels Hudnuts' hominy mill, 2,000 Newhart's bominy mill, 1,500 Kidder Sons grind into meal 300 bushels—making a total 6,800 bushels. These manufactories have a capacity for using up 9,300 bushels of corn each day, and their products are shipped to all quarters of the habitable globe.

DEATH showed no partiality as to sexes in this county during tbe months of July, August and September—the number being equal, 82 males and 82 females. Three resulted from accident, three were drowned, tyo from suicide, one shot by bis wife, night were still born, and tbe others died from 63 differ ent diseases—cholera infantum causing the greatest number, and consumption ranking next.

THE Opera House orchestra trouble was ended yesterday by an order coming from Mr. Dickson, to reinstate Mr. Breinig as leader, and be will take bis accustomed place this evening. Now let us have peace. It is probable tbat Mr Breinig will spread himself, and give us the very best music he has in his shop.

IT is not probable tbat Eleazor Gibson will ever have a second trlrl for the killing of tbe saloon keeper ball. His case eame up in the Circuit court on Thursday, but was passed, tbe prosecuting at torney reporting tbat the witnesses were scattered and tbat it would be difficult to get tbem together.

THE MAIL'S semi-annual extra edition will be issued next week. We have the most thorough system for putting a copy of The Mall Into the reading households for thirty miles around, and next week's issue of Tbe Mail will be the best advertising medium overprinted in this city.

THE nasty Devlin-Laugh!}ead case was called in the circuit court on Thursday, but after considerable skirmishing the Doctor got a continuance to next term, much tbe disappointment of the large and select assemblage of citizens attracted by the promised feast of filth.

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J. ROTHSCHILD A Co. have determined to go out of business here, and announce the sale of |60,000 worth of dry goods, regardless of cost. Wfcile regretting the determination ou their part, we suggest to our readers the opportunity of bargains at this closing out sale.

THB paragraph in last week's Mall, followed by editor Seldomrldge's heroic exploit in cleaning the crossing at Fifth street, and some sharp Bhotsin Sunday's Express put the street commissioner's force to cleaning the mud from Main street early this week.

THE Terre Haute Division, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, returned yesterday morning from a trip to Hannibal, Mo., and Peoria, Ills., at both of which places tbey took second prise In spirited contests.

THE Courier will be issued as a ten oent evening daily, beginning next Tuesday. Dick T. Morgan wilt be sole proprietor and editor, and A. C. Duddleston will look after the dty department.

THE grand jury has been called to meet In special session next Monday to consider crimes and misdemeanors that have come to light since their last adjournment. 1 J-

NUMBS* of parents have requested the ehief of police to drive their boya away from the saloons, and last nigbt an order was issued to run in all such loiterers,

MANAGE* FOLEY gave another twist this week to the moving panorama, on exhibition in Oweu, Plxley A Go's show windows, that tickles passers by immensely.

THE finest barber shop in the State was opened Thursday night in this dty. It ia located at 611 Main street, and John Ttaylor and Otto Riehle are the proprietor*.

THERE is talk of remodeling Dowling Hall, putting in opera chairs, reconstructing the stage machinery, and making it compete with the opera boose for ahow patronage.

THX profits of the Baas Ball Park Association did not net as muob as some of the more enthusiastic stockholders anticipate! early in tbe mason.

THE Maunerchor and Ringgold orchestra give another of their *etoct con-

THE PASSING SHOW.

.SHOWS AND SHOW FOLKS.

Mr. Ktene cannot feel otherwise tban gratified aWfae reception given him by the largeanfrcritical audience last Monday eveningV^s Richard III. he showed by bis admirable makeup and stage business, his^graces of elocution, tbe possession of dnnjaatic fire to a high degree, an intensity, amagnetism, and a thorough understanding of tbe technique of acting, tbat the praise which had proceeded him was fully melted, and won such approbation as will serve him well at any future time he may retnrn here. .Barry A Fay, the funny Irish comedians, delighted a good sized audience on Wednesday evening with their "Irish Aristocracy at Mnldoon's Picnic." "The Planter's Wife" had an audience very moderate in size on Thursday evening, and those of our, regular theater goers who stayed away missed one of the best acted society dramas that will probably be here this season.

Tbe woman of the iron jaw, who gave tbe daring trapeze feats in Barnum's show, bursted a blood-vessel while performing the great act at Bloomington, Ills., and ascended tbe golden trapeze, to oome down no more.

Brooks A Dickson, the lessees of ous Opera House, have over a thousand people on their salary list at present—more than twice as many as Haverly ever had, and three times the number now employed by the Madison Square theater.

Let us give thanks. We are to be spared tbe affliction of one of tbe many Uncle Tom troupes going up and down tbe land. That of Anthony A Ellis collapsed at Indiana|olls last Saturday evening, for lack of patronage.

Lik6 our Lamb-like Congressman, Mr. Keene, the actor, threw down a bntcher's cleaver andaprou before be began climbing tbe ladder of fame. Keene's real name Is said to be Mike O'Reilly, though in moments of confidence be swears it is Eagleson.

This evening the new drama of "A Diamond Mystery" will be presented at the Opera House. What it is may be lep rned from the following clipping from a recent St. Louis Globe-Democrat: "The Girl I Love," or "A Diamond Mystery," was produced at the People's theater laet night for the first time in St. Louis. There was a full house, and the oomedy welM received. Mr. J. W. Burton in the role of Lawyer Grump, a comical disciple of Blackstone, who keeps a pair of lovers In hot water while each is laboring under the delusion tli at the other is implicated in a diamond robbery, displaying so much ability as a character actor that the audience warml,~ commended his work, and honored him witi a couple of calls before the curtain. Miss Daisy Kamsden. a pretty, vivacious little lady wlio.it will be remembered, filled Alice Atherton's place in "Dreams" for awhile last season, hod tbe part of Polly Me Ion, a stage struck waiting maid, which *he entered into with a great deal of spirit, giving an impersonation which perfectly delighted the bouse. She Blngs several songs, and dances like a fairv. The play is very interesting, and presented by a good company with new and beautiful scenery.

At the Opera House next Tuesday evening, Lizzie Harrold supported. Jy tbe Com ley Dramatic Company, will ap pear lu "Princes Chuck," anew American comedy drama by E. J. Swartz of the Philadelphia Telegraph. It is a regulation soubrette comedy, giving Miss Harrold tbe opportunity to display her versatility. She Is said to be pretty, vivacious, sings excellently, and acts with force. With the support of Harry Mills she will introduce the newest songs of the day. "Princess Chuck," the papers tell us, possesses a powerful in terest of characterization, and the company supporting tbe talented soubrette Is reported a strong one.

Frederick Warde, at the head of a strong dramatic combination will play Virglnius next Friday evening, Ingomar at tbe Saturday matinee, and Macbeth on Saturday evening-—a grand feast of the legitimate drama.

Maude Branscomqe, tbe original of a vast variety of photographs, is acting iu the British provinces on an exceedingly small salary. Aside from the regularity of her features and the Madonna-like expression of her face, she is said to be absolutely of no account. She hi a very indifferent actress, and in her domestic life sae is so impractical that she is as helpless as a child. Her husband is a namby-pamby sort ot a felloedependent upon his wife'a earnings for their mutual support. Tbey had an intent daughter in St. Louis some years ago, and it ia believed the child ia atill there, termed out to a nurse on a small monthly allowance.

Clara Louise Kallogg will start on, a oonoert tour next weak through Texas and other southern States she has never before visited. If there is spot on earth which would be apt to give this venerable vocalist a hearty welcome, it would seem lobetbetown she had never before visited. Minnie Hauk la adopting tbe same tactics this ssason. Minnie Is not as old aa Clara Louise, but as she cannot sing quite as well neither, tbe pair have equal claims upon the enthusiasm of tbe communities tbqy are about to Might,

By a previous marriage with Levy, the oornetist, Minnie Conway, who is now Mrs. Osmond Tearle and a member of the Union Square company, had two children, a hoy and a girl. The boy Is a bright little fellow, but he has not yet been made to understand tbe whys and wherefores of his mamma's marriage with Mr. Tearle. In Denver a fortnight ago a gentlemen took the child in his Up and asked him what his name was. "I don't know," replied the boy, naively "firs' it was Joe Levy and van it was Joe Tearle, and 1 dess It's Joe sumfiu else now.*'

In rep^y to a Philadelphia reporter concerning Her Second Love, Maude

DowlingGranger said: "Yes the papers were rather seve in their xemarks the play

is a little immoral, but," shrugging her shoulders, from which her fine arms spring so becomingly,4 'the people crowd the house. The people like something a little immoral. I dont care too much for the play myself, but my manager is making a great deal of money outof it, and I have no cause to'complain."

The "Dude" is the name of the operetta Sam Lucas is starring in this season. It just suits him as be is a walking "ad" of the piece. it ,i

OR AND CONCERT.

The Stewart-Wllberforce Grail& Concert Company, of "Wllberforce University, will give one of their unrivalled entertainments at the Central Presbyterian Church next Wednesday eveniag, Oct. 24. Dr. Munhall, Dr. Moss, Dr. Vincent and others speak of these concerts aa being most cultured,artistic, and thoroughly enjoyable.

The concert is for the benefit of the organ fund of the Presbyterian Church. Admission 60 cents. Children 25 cents.

CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. S. F. Dunham preached his last sermon at St. Stephen's last Sunday moruing, and will go to the church at Albion, New York, to which he has been called. Mr. Dunham has been rector of St. Stephens for the long period of eleven years, during which time he has done much good and charitable work, and the church has grown in strength and usefulnessness.

At the Central Presbyterian church, preaching by Rev. Thos. Parry to-mor-row. Morning subject, "The Leaf," a sermon to students of botany. The evening subject: "A Noble Woman— Her Charms and Power."

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The Rev. R. O. Cooper, rector ol Holy Trinity church, Chatham, Ont., is visiting his father-in-law, A. C. Hartwell, of south Sixth street, and will offldate at St. Stephen's church to-morrow. .•

MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses haw been issued since ojxr last report:

James W. Ellis and Cynthia J. Beal.

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James H. Haut and Elizabeth Watts. Benjamin Roberts and Anny A. Dean. Reuben Brown and Gertie Strannahan. Jesse C. Davis and Emma R. Allen. Malady G. Lloyd and Susan Moore. Levi 11. Bogaru and Lavina Roberts. Emery M. Vermllliau and Sarah P. Case. Wesley Hewbey and Rosa Llston.

THE ladies of the several churches are making their entertainments this season of more than usual interest. Those at tbe Congregational and Christian churches last night were delightful affairs.

THE "Vandalia Line Quickstep," a. bright sparkling piece of music, thecompoaltion of W. A. Bruce, the agent of that Hue at Rookville, is on our table from tbe publishing house of W. H. Paige db Co.

—Conzman A Hess of the Bartlett Bindery this week received an order for a Collection Register and Draft Register from the bank of Gadsden, Ala. This is the third1 order they have received for books from the shove bank. The Bartlett Bindery is the largest and most complete establishment of the kind in western Indiana. Seave your order for any kind of a blank book with the Bartlett or telephone them and tbey will call upon you. 4

The Fairs alid Sewiiig Mavphines. At the recent Grange Fair east of the dty, through the meritaof the renowned White Sewing Machine, we carried away more red ribbona than any other exhibitor on tbe grounds, notwithstanding tbe venerable gentleman who seeks in vain to equal us in meritorious machines and worK tries to impress upon the minds of the people tbat he was the only one who got sny red ribbons. It is not astonishing to us.bowever.to have this microscopic institution, claiming or asserting almost anything, no matter how unreas-

onable, or unscrupulous, and when you strike them hard and to tbe point, tbey whine and say. "we don't claim to be peifect." which is acknowledging the corn it we are guilty fection

wble& is ackno\ is equivalent to Bay Ihg^'yes, but we don't claim peran'd as to the Vigo County

Ffclr, of 1693, to be brief, we have only to say tbat any man, or body of men that says the red ribbon was uot tied on the White Sewing Machine at that fair and by an officer of the association,he or tbey are guilty of abase and malicious falsehood. J. N. HJCKMAH A CO.

The White Leads

United 8tatss flawing Machine Times.. The White waa awarded tbe diploma for "best machine" at tbe Suffolk county fair held at Riverbead, Long Island, N. Y., on October 2d, Sd and 4th. This ia the fourth exhibit made In the territory worked from the New York office, in all of which the White took first premiums including tbe etegant pries medal at Woodstown, N. Yi

Mr. Peter Baylor, of the New. York office, ia luatly proud of his achievement at Riverbead, aa there were in competition, tbe Singer, Domestic, New Home, and Household, aU of which were

MdoWned**

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in tbe contest. Tbe White

waa represented on the occasion by Mr. Baylor, Sr., Miss Garland, Mr., ana Mrs. Cree and Mr. M. H. WoodhnU, agent at Riverbead, who did some good work and held the crowd. A great many orders were taken. Tbe "White ia King" at Riverbead, and Woodbull is tbe successful aod prosperoua adndnlsterar of his affairs.

Tbe White is always ahead, no difference what Ita competitors are or bow many. From tbe above it draws tint tbe merits of the White are known everywhere, and ia a«**«led diplomas and premiums bf«..- of ita merits. Everybody sboul'1 toe White before buying sny tutchloe. Oall at tbe office, 304 &i«iu, and examine tills machine and ita products.

BLANKETS $2 PAIR. FOSTER'S.

—Now ia the time to get those Fine Photograph* soda chance to draw the 920 In gold at Young's Gallery,

le t?f, AT FOSTER'S-,

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Out of Business:

$50,000

-WOETH OIF1

DRY GOODS

TO BE SOLD iSEGARDLESS *6F COST.

Our entire stock must be sold out by January 1st, to wind up business. Our wholesale business in New York demanding our entire attention, we have concluded to give up our retail store in Terre Haute.

This is no humbug, but a bonaflde closingout sale. v:

It is not necessary to mention prices, as everyin stock will be sold at New York cost, and less than cost.

We would call the attenion of the public to the fact that having been in business only two years our goods are not shop worn, but sure all new and desirable.

All persons indebted to us are rebuested to settle. Store to let and fixtures for sale after Jan? uary 1st, 1884.

J. Rothschild & Co.

422 Main Street. ..Terre Haute, Ind.

S. Reduced prices in plain figures in red former prices in black ink.

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our prices,

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MANUFACTURING

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CLOTHING

WHOLESALE PRICES!

Hare forced some oar high-priced little dealers in to the SECOND* HAND OR DAMAGED GOODS BUSINESS. If their advertiser ments are true, they are now selling fire damaged, water damaged* and the trash that has accumulated for years in some factory East

They admit they cannot buy and handle first-class and Compete with

AND NO WONDER,

For mr hotrae now looks like a mammoth wholesale house piled high with FIRST-CLASS GOODS in every department, marked in plain figures at WHOLESALE PRICES.

OWEN, PHLEY

CLOTHING MAMFACTUEEBS.

N. B.—Farewell little dealers. We predict Cor you—iT yoii will dopt an honest system—better success in second-hand business.

RETAILING

CO.

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