Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 38, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 15 March 1884 — Page 8

THE MAIL

SWL

PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

THE jRAMBLER.

0T1S AND OBClfcRVATIOIfS Olf MATTBR0 ABOUND TOWN.

Periodically the stage is subject to attacks from the palpits by well-msaning, tout rather behind-the-time ministers, and Terre Haate has been treated to sach an attack. Last Sunday night I attended the Centenary church and listened to an able sermon, from his view, by the pastor on the evils of theatre going, in which he made the wholesale charge that "the theatre as it now is, is bad bad in Itself, evil in its associations and environments, and corrupting to the moral nsttire i» its effects. The sermon, while presumably for tbe espeeial benefit of church members and professing Christians, is still open to exceptions from those outside tbe limit of that particular church—who do attend theatres, and yet will not confess to tbe depravity which tbe reverend gentleman would place npon them. Simply to show the arguments he used against theatre going, tbe following sections are quoted. There are fifteen charges tbe gentleman thinks that can be successfully sustained again tbe average theater, and among them are the following: ''It is entirely Irreligious it is usually so connected with a bar that drinks can be taken between acts it produces indifference to bigber, nobler enjoyments not necessarily religious it tends always and strongly to lower things it bounds in evil suggestions, hints and innuendoes, so that virtu* blushes, and purity flees bashed from its vile presence the persons in its management and employ are irreligious, jeopardizing their souls by their business, for time and for eternity it uniformly misrepresents and' scoffs at true religion." »s 'y

Now if any person would have said that a man with a fair knowledge of things that are going on about ua every day, a man who reads and thinks, could gather together such a, lot of misstatements and misrepresentations as are contained in the extracts above given, be would have been laugbed to scorn. But it remained to bo shown that one •aan could do all this. For this reason tt is a—well, a curiosity.

I wonder if any of the poor show people have had communicated to them the borrible and awful predicament in which they are placed since this view of the stage has bees put forth. Some klnd'friend ought to convey tbe news to them. s#»

A friend of mine remarked as we came down stairs after the sermon, that if all the congiegations could be treated to such a performance as that given by Dr. Fowler in this same church only a few weeks ago—tbe occasion, it will be re meqibered, when that minister interpreted in a very taking way, some clever minstrel jokes—that tbe theaters would stand no show at all in competioa with an entertainment of that kind.

Two of the most popular ministers aver working in Terre Haute pulpits were Rev. E. Frank Howe and Rev. Oh as. R. Henderson, both of whom from their ability have been ealled to higher spheres of action. The former was a man who allowed card playing in bis house, in fact played with his children, as I know to be a fact. Mr. Henderson was a theatre goer to that extent that he was an attendant of Shakesperean plays. No one doubts cheir Christianity or their sincerity. No one doubts Rev. Kuminer's sincerity, but how are truth seekers who are pausing on the middle ground between doubt and belief,—how are they to reconcile these two conflicting statements. They can't reconcile them, and therefore become doubters. It is its such differences as these that carry us step by step towards that condition charged against us, that wa are a nation of doubters.

1 noticed my venerable and valued friend "P." in tbe congregation Sunday night. He is noted for his unique and original theories on every imaginable •abject, and the sermon apparently aftrock a responsive cord in his breast. What the public is looking for now, and, indeed, demands, is a "card" indorsing the views on the theatre. 5 "It is understood" that a certain city minister emboldened by tbe success of tbe aermon on theatres, is preparing one on "Railroads," In which everything connected with tbe railrords is to be severely condemned. Among tbe arguments to be used against railroads, are: that tbey are usually so arranged that a man can get off at a station and get a drink that nobody wants die in a railroad oar, anyhow that the persons in the employ and management are irreligious that if no trains were run that crime could not be scattered through tbe land ft eooh a rapid speed.

Here Is something for tbe benefit of the telephone fightsrs In tbe late unpleasantness. A UU has been introduced In the Ohio legislature making it an offense, with a penalty attached, for any talepbone company to charge rental to •xceed thres dollars a month, in where bat one telephone is used by an Individual or company, and not to exeaed 12.50 an instrument wbeie two or in need. Tbe bill Is receiving

were compelled by the force of circumstances, to pat their telephones back after Ordering them oot,«may see an opening here for a future fight against the monopoly.

I understand the telephone company managing to retaliate on some of the subscribers who went out, and desire to come back. This Is done by raising the rent of the instrument from three to four dollars a month, on the pies thst tbe instruments are beyond a mile from the exchange. And this, too, where tbe wires are already up, and the company is put to no extra expesse. It shows bow eager the monopolies are to to take advantage of any or every person who once acknowledges that he is in their power, no matter however slight may be the advantage.

PURELY PERSONAL,

A. 6. Austin will return from Florida next week. Wm. Poths is out again after a four weeks' sickness.

A. Here, S. Loeb and Philip Schloss, are walking the streets of New York today.g^r

V. df. Dickhout, the trunk man, thinks of removing to California. Sorry to hear it.

Robert Oarvin is reported as in very poor health and not benefitted by his sojourn in Florida.

Mrs. Frank Montagnier will now make her home here with her mother, Mrs. Henry Fairbanks.

Mrs. Julia Gifford, of Mattoon, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Merry, on Lafayette street.

Capt. M. N. Smith and Jay Keyes started on Thursday for Het Springs, for a stay of several weeks.

Mrs. Wm. Rhea and daughter, and Mrs. Kate Rhea have gone to Jacksonville, Fla., for Mrs. Wm. Rhea's health.

A. M. Carpenter, of Veedersburg, Fountain county, is here visiting the family of his son-in-law Ben Blanchard.

Rev. S. S. Cryer, of Rock Island, Ills., will preach to-morrow morning and evening, at the Central Presbyterian cburoh.

W. H. Collins, of St. Joseph, Mo., was in the city on Thursday looking np the few boys left that he played with thirty years ago.

Mrs. James Grimes, of Portsmouth, O., is visiting her son, George R. Grimes, city engineer, and Al. Grimes, of the Terre Haute House.

A lady prominent in Centenary church talks of going across the street to the Episcopalians, on accosnt of Rev. Hummer's recent sermons on amusements.

C. 0. Smith and daughters, and his niece Miss Hannah Smith are now steaming down the Mississippi on the way to New O^leanf for a stay of several weeks. H*

Crawford Fairbanks is only waiting for the frost to get out of the ground, when he will commence his new residence, the. plans of which a^?ery bandsome. "I'l,

Mrs. M. A. Aydelotte and Miss Allie Buff are meeting with much success in in their respective professions of elocution and painting, having large classes in Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gobin, of this city, went to Decatur, Ills., on Thursday where they will settle on a farm recently purchased by Mr. G., near that growing city.

Will Cruft has purchased the entire interest in the old homestead on the corner of Sixth and Oak. The residents of that part of the city are hoping to see a handsome house erected, as it is one of the prettiest locations in town.

Mrs. J. C. Meinninger has returned to this city, her former home, having been drowned out at Pomeroy, Ohio. She lost two pianos, the water standing six feet on the first floor of her house. She will remain here for some time, and will organize classes in music.

R. Foster, at his aew furniture house, 820 Main street, has opportunity to show a very elegant line of Parlor Furniture. His Baby Wagons are the delight of all .mother*.' .V

P. P. i8chler Is rapidly getting back his old patrons since he opened the place so long occupied by Joe Rupp, on Main east of Sixth street. He has the best meats of every kind to be bad in this market.•#, A

Letter-paper', Invelopea, visiting, reception, wedding, and gift cards go out of style with just as much rapidity as dresses, bonnets, shoes, and collars. As etiquette prescribes tbe form and design of each, it behooves every member of society who values his reputation to keep himself posted on these matters. If yon would keep up with the style make your purchases at Button A Go's., Central Book Store, the recognised headquarters for nobby stationery.

Tbe year 1884 is with us and tbe work of another year Is before us. Among other things to be done, and there will be papering yon will find a suitable stock to select from at J. W. Roberts & Go's elegant establishment, corner of Sixth and Ohio streets. Their business has grows immensely the past year, on account of reasonable charges, and the artistic style of work under Mr. Roberta' direction. With large experience and the display of delicate taste he directs tbe corps of paj^bangfrtsin with the surroundings.

ANY MAN CAN PAY For a lot In 10 yeua. Look at .lots of Fourteenth on Popnlar to be

IT HAS BEEN ffpTIQED.

The observing Boston Transcript has noticsd things not peculisr to his locality. The same things hjro been seen out here: A

Thst people who bcMt ways speak what thsy mighty mean thoughts,

That the man who barters heslth for riches is never satisfied with his bargain. That tbe man who kfiLJ* larje'principal in the bank somlHnes dhows no principle in anything

B:oman

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brful auxiliary fiying bis folly, .should not be ptossed tandfem. ine {must lead

That learning is a

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to the fool bent on disj That man and wife yoked like oxen, but ha To get along smoothl, and tbe other follow.

That the strongest scxusl equality is, tbdt as bad as man when sh hi* superior opportunity

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Tbat the girl who declares vhat she would not msrry the best man alive quite frequently proves her sincerity by marrying the worst man she din find.

That it is the same with thought as with money—tbe less one has of either the more eager he is to makei a display of it. .J.

That while some men pick tlleir company, others pluck their company. Tbat when a man tells you of a obanoe to make money, be neglects to mention tbe one hundred or more chances to lose it in the same enterprise.

Tbat he who see no good in human nature is too much given to self-con-templation.

Tbat people who pride themselves on tbeir ancestry do what tbey can to make their descendants humble when thinking of them.

That the man who could do a thing if he only tried is always very careful not to try.

That the man who is always able to say the right thing in the right place is usually found in the right place to say it.

Tbat good taste is too often confined to the palate. n. Tbat no matter how ugly a nose may be, its imperfections are overlooked by its owner.

That the average man objects to paying the debt of nature, not so much because he 1a afraid to die as because he dislikes debt paying.

COMPLIMENTARY OR UNCOMPLIMENTARY.

A writer for one of the literary departments in the Saturday Evening Mail refers to the departure from Indianapolis, of the Rev. Myron W. Reed, as causing much feeling and regret to tbe people of that city, thinks the Presbyterian ohurch will not be aW® to fill his place. "Such preachers are few." "He is of the Henry Ward Beeqher, the Dr. Thomas, the Prof. Swing type." Whether the Indianapolis preacher will consider it a compliment to be compared and rated with that trio of unmusical eclesiastics, I know not. Two of them have been adjudged by their compeers, as too erratic ftr sound teaching. They were judged not by human standards, but by standards divinely established in the sacred scriptures. The other, though more dangerously erratic, has escaped any eclesiastical censure, by seceding from all church associations. If- tbe Rev. M. W. Reed has become as erratic as the trio refeired to, tbe cause of evangelical religion, the maintenance of sound doctrines, and the faith delivered to the saints, can not suffer or lose prestige, by his leaving the church at Indianapolis. "Arbitrary doctrines and dogmatic orthodoxy are at a discount." Where? Among whom? All arbitrary doctrines tbat are founded on just and beneficial laws, are right, and good people acquiesce in them. "Dogmatical orthodoxy," at a discount. The writer it would seem objects to christian orthodoxy, only when it is dogmatic. I know no dogmatic orthodoxy ic tbe evangelical Protestant church at the

resent day. It is seen and felt in the Catholic church, and it is enforced with threats of pains and penalties by a potentate acknowledged fey a subservient people as infaliable. And it is humiliating, that there are Protestant ministers who rail against creeds and dogmas in their own church but who never raise their voices against it in tbat church. And what is orthodoxy, free to be adopted or rejected, by every intelligent person, man woman and child, in our christian land Defined by Webster and all lexicographers, as "soundness of faith," a belief in the genuine doctrines taught in the scriptures 2d, consonance to genuine scriptural doctrines, as tbe orthodoxy of a creed." In the formation of churches and the employing of teachers it is needful and wholesome to observe tbe definition. "People want practical sermons teaching them how to live, instead of how to die." Shall we -demand then, tbat our ministers sbaH imitate the old Greek philosophers and vtoics of a heathen age Socrates, Pla'o a fid Plbtaicb eould teach

apostles

how to live and hdw to die. or such men only bow to ss 8wing and'Thomas live? In favor.of Christ snd

AN EASY TRIED REMEDY. A correspondent of tbe London Electrician says the foUowingis an instant remedy lor toa&bacbe: with a small piece of tine a bit of silver (any silver coin wi^doA the zinc placed on one side of tbe afflicted gum and tbe silver on th% ether, by bringing the edges togethW tbe small current of electricity generated immediately and pal ope the toothache.

What a Llttk Pill Can Do.

We call attention to the advertisement of Gaiter's Little Liver Pills which sppears on our columns. Although comparatively unknown in this (art of the country, tbefT"billa enjoy an enviable reputation if fe East, snd wherever introduced sootk Ote the lead of all others. The proprietor claim that these pills will core skdPUeedache every time, snd that tbey are so small and so unlike pills generally tbat no one thinks of medicine when using then. Tbey also promise to sends sheet of testimonials and a set h'MiwMiadfMiUjut cards to

P. J. KAUFMAN

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That the man who lects to live within his Sbome day be trying to live without it.

HAS ..

New Potatoes^ Cabbage,' New Tomatoes, Parsnips, New Asparagus, Turnips, New Maple Sugar, Beets,

Buckwheat Flour, Lettuce, Dressed Turkeys, Kale, Dressed Chicken, Pie Plants

Spring Onions, Radishes, Soup Bunches, Parsley, Choice Celery, Mint.

$rs why tbe man

That the married ina the bachelor does not bachelor wonders why married—in fact, that this wonders.

An Editor's Tribute. Theron P. Keator, Editor of Ft. Wayne, Ind., "Gazette," writes: "For the past five vears have always UBed Dr. King's New Discovery, for coughs of most severe character, as well as for those of a milder type. It never falls to effect a speedy cure. My friends to whom I have recommended it speak of it in same high terms. Having been cured by it of every cough I have had for five years, I oonsider it tbe only reliable and sure eure for Coughs, Colds, etc," Call at Cook fe Bell's Drug Store and get a Free Trial Bottle. Large Size fl.00. -2-

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Thir powder never varies. A marvel of purity, strength and wholeeomeness. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot'be sold in competition with the mul titnde of low test, short weight, alum or phos phate powders. Bold only in cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDKR CO.,Wall ft. N. Y.

J. T. PATTON & CO.,

DEALERS IN

CHOICE MEATS.

Southdown Mutton and Lamb. Southeast Corner Fourth and Ohie,

WHERE IT IS SOLD

TERRE HAUTE.

E. L. Godecke Opera House S. R. Baker -f- O* ^fbby Grove P. Crafts .Terre Haate House News Stand .....National House Clarence Hart....... South of Postoffice Walsh & 8mith ••M'Miiln Street Mrs. Elizabeth McCntcheon, 1X84 E. Poplar St

ILLINOIS.

Areola, Ills Haw MOOTS Casey, Ills. Chrisman. ills.. ..McKee Bros Ferrell, Ills v^mer Hitch Hut*onvllle, Ills Harry Adams Marshall. Ills V"nVi^ Martinsville, ills J. H-Ramsay Mattoon, Ills Paris, Ills

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Mural^Decorations,

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WE AKE HEADQUARTERS

Jerseys and Spring Wraps, .., *, 3"^*'

Hosiery, Gloves,

You know we have the largest exclusivef Ladje&'JFuraishing .Goods House in the State of Indiana. You know we always maintained the reputation of selling the best goods for the least money.

We receive daily something new and attractive, therefore should be pleased to see you and have you look through our a is he he is to or no

HEEZ' bazak

Every purchaser ol CIGAR at FASIG&CO.'S,".^. '%is entitled to a guess on the ,:

number of Seeds, in the S "'Pumpkin, the nearest guess the v- ,• j®®...

Gold. Watch and Chain.

the jar, the nearest "guess

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Box (if- Key West Cigars.

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NewJSilfc Department

MONDAY MORNING,,

Q^Will be a matter of interest to every lady in Terre Haute and vicinity, as%

Exceptionally "Low Prices-

Will be made dnring the entire week on1 choice Black G. Oh Summer Silks. t»x,

BUCKEYE CASH STORE.

6th and Main street, hiS' Terre Haute Ind.

O. H. TRA-QXJ^-IR.

656 Main Street, McKeen Block.

Window Shades,

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Corsets, Embroideries,' Laces, Muslin Underwear, Neckwear,''Notions

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Every purchaser of TO-i V,'"! BACCO, at FASIG & CO.'S, y. is entitled to a guess on the number of C.offee grains in

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Paper Hangings,

Atao" Ageat for^he new Iadestrnetlble snd Imp«ri»h»bl« Decorations for the W»U« jOfllogi, Furnltvre and Art oDject* on aolld relief. XiXK"d^TJSa?JL "W^XiTODCST- fl

Workmen «ent to all psrtsof tbs conntnr. Ord^ bjy msJl. In calling the attention of the dtteenjoi Tern ylrinlty to WA.1I P&MhL I desire to HHMI mv thunki for ti)6 VBTy llWfAi |MUrOCAg0 DwOWW

merits oontlnoance of tbe aame. I am4*k ioor» lTuiy, C. H. TBAQUAIB, 656 Mala Street, XeK««n% Block.

'PhoBnix |Fonndry and Machine Works,

MiOTMCTPM AJH DKAI. 1H A1X KXXSS OF

Machinery and Machinery-Users Supplies.

•Flour Mill Work Our Specialty.

Hsate. grptlr IsMtsf Wsrk gives tperisl Writs or mil on as sad sas

or yooiselve-.

[Ml to am H«rih Itatk street, Union Depet. TKBBKHiVTSi ITO-.

Oil Cloths, &&

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