Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 50, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 June 1884 — Page 1

Vol. 14.—No. 50.

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THE MAIi

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

The excitement in this city, as it has doubtless been elnewbere, over the Republican National convention thia week, has been Intense. Eight years ago, Blaine was the favorite b^r© in the Republican ranks. Four years ago, the interest manifested in hts cause was unabated, but even defeat twice before National conventions did not in the least diminish the loyalty ef bis friends, and this year they came to the front again with more Energy than they bad ever before displayed. Four years ago it was a close race between Grant and Blaine, and the followers of the latter named the winner. This year it was Blaine against the field, with the odds largely in favor of the field. It is true the frienda of Blaine believed they had tbo strongest following, but those who had faith in his success were few and far between. It wa* the general opinion that be would poll bia strength on tbe first ballot', and that on each succeeding one he would lose votes. Such, however, did not prove to be the case. He gained on thaseoond and third. Then his opponents endeavored to obtain an adjournment, but failed, and upon the .fourth ballot the Plumed Knight came out victorious by a large majority. Tbe nomination will be bailed with delight by the Indiana Republicans. In the ranks of that party there is no name in the

United States that could create as rnpcb enthusiasm. For years he has been the choice of the rank and file of bis party for tbe presidency, and for years he has been kept out of the nomination through tke trickery of politicians. His success this year is clearly a victory of the people over the machine, and shonld bis election follow it will be one of the greatest victories in the political history of this country.

The friends of SeoAtor Harrison are not as numerous in thia-auction as they were two/weeks ago.' lie haa generally toMm more than average pwUeif his action during the late National conveuilon has dissipated tbe thought, and it is now conceded that he frittered away a bright opportunity, and that on future occasions of national importance he will be assigned his proper position on a seat in the rear of tbe assemblage. Had it come to a choice of an Indiana man to lead the Republican national ticket this year Gen. Harrison would net have been chosen. The attempt to push him to the front, before any person outaide his State bad asked for it, killed him effect oally, a«d the course pursued by Judge Gresbam commended itself to all and proolaimed him the better man. As the case now staud*- the Republicans of Indiana are well satisfied with tbe ticket They can work for it enthusiastically and there can be 00 doubt that It will poll moretbau au average vote next fall

Following the National Convention will ooine the Republican State Conven tton this month. It la now pretty generally conceded that Hon. W. Calkins will be tbe nominee, and that Col. Dudley is out of the raee. Calkins possesses all tbe elements of popularity, and will make remarkably stroug canvass In the event of his nomination. At present it looks very muck as though thia state will once more fail into the Republican line this year.

Thia year there haa been the asual cry of abort crops among the farmers, but general observation and official statistics do not bear it out. The prospect of a large wheat crop is good, in fact it was never mnch better. It looks well-on the prairie in this neighborhood, and reports from other localities say it is good. In two weeks more the harvest will commence, and when it is concluded the yield will doubtless turn out to be satisfactory. As yet it is too early foe predictions as to the com crop, but the uaual growling will be heard in due time. Thus far the weather has been favorable, and should it continue so there will be no ground for complaint,

A growl has recently been heard from the agricultural society In regard to ahow lloenae. Under tbe law all money collected from shows for license goes to the agricultural society of the county where such license Is collected. It is provided that the amount ootlected shall not be less than five nor more than twenty-five dollars tor each perform* aaca. Tbe last circus which pytformed here was taxed only thirty dollars for two performances, while the aide show attachments were allowed to 'depart without paying any toll. 8och show* come bare and take away thousand* of dollars without Isavtng anything to ahow tor it, and it Is nothing more than right that they should be made to pay the foil extent of the law. It la within the power of the Board of Oouaty Oocanaiwsionsrs to fix the amount of license, and noamaUaum should bs named, as

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such exhibitions are of no use to the city, and should (hey fail to come would not be missed to any great extent*

A Woman's Opinions.

K&MINISCEHCE.

When one begin? to drop into reminiscence we cannot help feeling that it is a sign be is growing old, for age is always thinking of the past while youth looks only to the future. But this is hardly fair, for even tbe most wideawake and energetic people, fully alive to all present issues, are constdbtly reminded of tbe difference between tbe past and present, and this only shows tbeir appreciation of the progress that is being made. Perhaps I am led to make these observations because of some very "cute" letters received in regard to the "circus article" of a few weeks ago. One gentleman away up In Michigan, who is not quite sure whether be is addressing "Miss" or "Mrs.," says, "Tell me, please, bow you managed to 'catch on' so truly and faithfully to the ways and means adopted by tbe boys to secure a sight of tbe circusf How were you enabled to portray so minutely tbe true inwardness of the boy's every word aud act for a period of weeks preceding its advent? Reading tbe article takes me back to the circus of forty years ago.

Again I *sk, How is it that

you, a woman, possess such accurate knowledge of tbe boy—his ways, means and methods?" Another said, "I am sure you must have been a boy," jand then gave some interesting experiences of his own. A young man said: "It was a correct picture only I think the boya would not steal the money to go to circus." Did you never do so I asked. "Never but once," he replied, blushing exceedingly.

Now I assure "tbe gentleman from Wyaudotte" th*t the writer of "Woman's Opinions" did not attend the circus forty or even thirty years ago, but that all these wonderful improvements have beeu made within tbe last twenty years. Nor was she ever a boy, although she caunot romember a time when she did not envy her brothers tbeir privileges, their pastimes and even their mishaps. How vividly was I reminded of these longing**..when, a little, blua^eyed girl only two awlTfelf years old, who had been peeping through tbe fence at some boys around a bonfire, looked up through her tears and said, "Mamma, dirls never have any fun." And I remember a young sister, who began making preparations to go with her brothers and some other boys on a camplng-out frolic, and when told by her motber that girls did not do such things, she stamped her foot and exclaimed, "I hate girls. Why wasn't I a boy Most girls wbo think at all look with envy upon the simplicity of dress the outdoor games and tbe freedom from restraint which are the birthright of the boy. And tbe majority oftoomen, unless tbeir linee have fallen in very pleasant places, would much prefer the lot of a man. They wouid like his physical strength, his independence, his business opportunities, the unlimited scope of his ambition. The boy wbo would like to be a girl or tbe man who would exchange his lot for that of a woman would be a Iter greater curiosity than the renowned white elephant.

But to return to our subject, from which wo have strayed afar: At this sesson'of tbe year many of us are strikingly reminded of that great epoch in our Uvea—

COMXKXCKXECT.

There are tour periods in a woman's existence, when, In her white-robed purity,roe reigns supreme, and one of these times is on graduating day. Happy termination of a happy school life, when the blooming maiden sees before her all the bright possibilities of the future, snd one, In particular, common to all, tbe possibility of a husband. They would not admit this, but just at this age, It cannot be denied that a man looms up very large in the foreground of the picture. "We stand upon the threshold of a new life," they tell you In their essays, and moat of them go into the house, shut the door snd that is the last the public ever hears of them buta few are beginning to step over the threshold out into the world. "Sweet girl graduates,** the newspapers say, but who ever hears of "sweet boy graduates." The boys cut rather a poor figure at the High School Commencements, as they are usually at that callow age whan they are most unlovely but when they finish at College, ah I then you want to see them. You would think that they owned the earth and all the fullness thereof.

And so, in this flagrant, beautiful mooth of June, as we glancs over tbe accounts of the graduating exercises which are jus* beginning to blossom out In the papers, and which we consider it almost a duty to read, we are carried hade to our girlhood days. Wa sympathise with every pulse-beat of theae graduates. Ws go with them through the tedious and headachy examinations, we as* oompaay thorn on the ttrseome and perplexing reand of the scores and

dressmakers, we are with them in

leave

In January one of our number leflt school and married and to-day tbe bios soms of summer cover her early gravf* In April another deserted our ranks an|

Our essays were received with the moot tumultuous applause and we were fairly smothered with flowers. The audience stood np and threw them, supposing that was the proper thing to do, and many of the bouquets reachus in rather a demoralised condition but we enjoyed them and were bappv. Then tbe audience crowded upon the stage and we received them like queens—and somebody slipped into my hand a small but rich bouquet of pansies, which were laid away with essay and diploma to fade and grow yellow with time while tbe boyish, curly-haired donor was married years ago and wanders up and down tbe land, one of the grand army of "drummers."

Now, all this rosebud garden of girls Is scattered forever. One, most beloved, is on tbe Atlantic coast another, with a little brood of seven, haa a lovely home In Florida the beauty of tbe class, with six pretty children, lives In California, »U but one are wive* and mothers, good, true women. And yet, as often ss summer comes and the columns of the newspaper* are filled with Commencement exercises, I feel that these girls remember me as I am thinking of them. Huabanda and dtildnawand household cans are put aside tor little while and **wn girls" are back In the old achool* room again we stand together and sing the oid class songs again we are young andhappy and tall of courage, and,

TERRE HAUTE, IND, SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 7, 1884.

spirit

as they try to select a subject for an e&say and rack their brains to say something about it. On that eventful night we hover about tbeir toilet, every gar ment so fresh and white, the pretty elippers-on dainty feet, the sweet flowers above the throbbing heart, and lastly, tbe immaculate gloves and the precious manuscript, and they are ready. We are with them in silent sympathy as they stand before that vast sea of faces, without form and void to their affrighted gaze, all tbeir carefully prepared ideas gone from tbeir little heads, tbeir voices faint, their hands trembling and all tbe while making a desperate effort- to appear calm and self-possessed. And we only

them as they alpk back into

tbeir seat with a sigh of relief and a smile of delight as they see the floral tributes come pouring in, every one of which they knew, several days before, would be on band at tbe proper time.

In memory I go back to a village Commencement which at that time seemed perfect. It was tbe first year tbe schools of Indiana were graded and made free during the whole ten months. (Now I hope nobody will be so disagreeable as to figure up just how long ago that was.) It was thought best to have a class graduate that year and a selection was made of the most advanced pupils from the private schools. Nine gir-ls were chwen, tbe boys were ignomimously left out. Most of these girls were sweet sixteen, one was twenty. At noqn and recess we would all gather in the recitation rooms and would turn pale with envy to hear this latter young lady tell of her beaux and conquests. She was extremely popular with tbe boys and is tbe only oue of the class who never married. We all swore eternal fidelity to one another and were as silly and romantio and innocent and truehearted as girls of this age usually are Then, a school girl wore a nicely fitting calico dress and a neat hltngpirmi and I have never since seen a school unubdrm half so pretty. The hair was smoothly braided or confined in a net and guiltless of bang or friz.

when the snow falls upon onr hair and the frost touches dor cheeks, still will we consecrate "Commencement" as our girlhood's Memorial Bay.

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TTSsband writes "Senator" Afore bis name while she leads society and wears dresses made by Wortb. We rallied our remaining forces and mournfully repeated, "We are Seven," and not another member of the class married until four days after Commencement. At length it was all finished and we wese ready to be graduated. No President ever worried over his message as we did over those essays. The selection of topics we fully believed to be original with ourselves and we never dreamed that they bad ever before been written about,

Act Well Your Part, Beyond the Alps Lies Italy, Ihe Past, Present and Future, All tbe World's a Stage, etc. Our Superintendent was a middle-aged bachelor with fixed ideas in regard to tbe feminine sex and one of those was that they were never on time. Three times a day, foi weeks previous, he im pressed upon us that we must enter tbe ball precisely at eight o'clock. When the great night arrived we were all promptly on hand, clad in spotless white, each holding her essay tied with a white satin ribbon. Five minutes before eight, when we were all in a flutter of excitement and suspense, in rushed tbe Sup't, hot, dusty and in his old clothes. "©, Professor," we all screamed in chorus, "you are not yet dressed." "No," was tbe reply, "I have been busy but it won't take me long, I just came in to hurry you up." And so we fussed and fumed and waited and took our first lesson in man's inconsistency.

IDA A. HABPKB.

THE RAMBLER.

NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTERS AROUND TOWN.

Nobody has beard any claim that the street car company had a soul above that usually credited to corporations, aqd a little instance I heard of recently, would preclude all possibility of the corporation establishing its ownership of a soul. It is a recent rule that no passenger shall be allowed to ride on the front platform on the cars, though just how the Officers expect the drivers to enforce the rule Is a difficult problem. On one of the lines recently, a big brawny fellow boarded a car, dropped his fare into the box, and stepped out on to tbe platform. The driver asked him to step inside the car, as it was against the rules for passengers to ride on tbe platform. "Rijlies be d—d," replied the big fellow vigorously, "I've paid my money, and I'll ride right here unless you're ablb to to pot me off." This the drlvA was physically unable to do, and tbe man rode as he pleased. But this fell under the eye of tbe assistant superintendent, the man was reported and discharged for failing to enforce an order that it was utterly impossible for him to carry out. Evep such a corporation as the street car company might have more liberality displayed in its management.

Coming in from the ball park last Sunday afternoon, a crowd of small boys persisted on jumping on one of the cars. They were put off a time or two, and finally tbe driver on tbe car just ind the one in question began throwrocks at tbe offenders to drive them

He threw to strike them, too, bough fortunately he missed his aim. If either of the Btones had hit a boy, it .would have killed him, or perhaps injured him for life. There was a howl from the indignant passengers, And if the bad been hurt, tbe driver wVmld I^obably have .been wildly mobbed.

Uft* 'mn»ii|ijl»w Sail

man who mil knowingly malign a woman's character, it certainly has never been discovered. Hanging, quartering, add other severe penalties might be suggested, but none are sufficient for such a man. I heard a young man remark the other day of a lady who had just passed him on tbe street, "Her friends think she's all right, but they're far fTom the truth. I know a thing or two about her that would create a sensation If it became public." A man who will be averagely truthful about other matters will lie maliciously about a woman's character and reputation. With this general truth to guide him a friend ef the lady would have been per fectly justified in knocking him down. There is no more modest nr estimable young woman In the city than the one be referred to, but the idle, conceited remark of this fellow may perhaps do her some great harm in the future, as it wss made to a man who is notorious for not keeping anything to himself, and tor magnifying everything that passes before him. And that is why, I repeat, that no fate has been discovered that is severe enough for he who maligns an upright woman's character.

The gamblers, wbo bad become quite a numerous class during the last police administration, have found their occupation gone under the new chief of police. They can be found on all sides, indulging in imprecations against the man who has stopped their little games. This will do htm no harm, however, and the condemnation of sach a clan will bring blm support from the better class of citizens who compose the bulk of tbe population. All that was necessary was a little firmness, and none are more to realise that tbe time has come to go than the gamblers themselves.

While on the gambling strain a few words will not be amiss on the subject of a class of gamblers, who are as inveterate as any professionals, and yet are without tbe reach of the law. These are the young men about town, who gather into small parties to while away the hours in the seductive game of "poker." It would open the eyes of some employers of this city if they knew how some of their employes are in tbe habit of apending tbeir time and money In "poker." The statement is made— and any one who has ever played it will make no contradiction—that there is no game that grows upon a person as this game of poker. Yon begin first at a ttifiiag "aate," which Increases as your supposed knowledge and proficiency Innnssi. until the habit has become confirmed, and whether the stakes bs beyond your actual reach, the fascination of tbe game diaws one on. I beard tbe other day of a merchant who discharged clerk because he was a confirmed poker player. He said bs did not charge him with dlsliiiiwty, but it wss only a

question of time, unless he reformed, that he would become so. His salary was not sufficient to permit such an expensive amusement, and when he reached the limit of his means, those of somebody else would be called upon. And then, besides this, success in the game means practically a premium on dishonesty. The whole secret of success in playing is to convince your opponents you have something you haven't got. The more deceitful you are the more successful you become. Poker is more prevalent here than the unlnitated are are aware of, and some remedy for it should be found. These few reqaarks may be the result of holding a bad "hand," and again they may not, but there's lots of truth, just tbe same. ,,

PURELY PERSONAL.

Mrs. A. Arnold has returned from a plesant trip to Chicago. Mrs. Dr. Long and son Miltoh Ufe at the .French Lick Springs.

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Arnold has been to Danville,

Elkhart and Chicago, this week. Mrs. Csrrie Early and grand daughter will spend the summer in the east.

Mrs. Farnsworth, of Effingham,,has oeen visiting Mrs. E. L. Norcross, this week.

Mrs. Senator Kir by, of Clndnn^pf^s expected in the city to visit Mrs. J^W. Lakin. /9|

Mrs. E. B. Morgan, of Evansvt|p, is here, the guest of Mrs. Geo. E. Farington.

Rumor says that a young la?y on Bouth Seventh street, will soon wted a Rockvilie druggist,

Mrs. Richard L. Law, and Mrs. ft. H. Hall, of Washington, D. C., are v)fell)ng relatives in this city. •.»«••}!.

The glad news came on Wecraesd^y that the order sending Father MOISVJ&y to Rome has been revoked, and 4$ the request of his people he will be allowed to remain here. 4

Among tbe many beautiful presents and trophies exhibited by Dr. Carver, is an elegant gold-mounted, diamond studded brsce of revolvers, presented by the Prince of Wales.

Rev. J. K. Wbeeler, on to-morrow in|»l.t| ir'U #rtV«B ll ftHtlttn ITT" "iti Brotherhoods of Engineers, firemen and Brakemen on topics which.will be of interest to railroad men. '1

Wilson Naylor, and I. N. Pierce, accompanied by tbeir wives, made a flying trip to Springfield, Ills., a few days ago, "took in" the Lincoln monument and returned the same night.

Mrs. N. G. Buff and daughter Will return to Florida as soon ss they can dispose of the home property. Mrs. Aydelotte will remain here as she finds it a more profitable field for her profession.

Richard Dunnlgan, formely of this city, has permanently located at Los Angeles, Cal., opened a law office and purchased a beautiful home. They are all enjoying such health as they never dreamed of here.

Geo. C. Dodson, C. O. Ebel, J. W. Ebel, Geo. H. Gregory, Jas. Nichols and R. P. Davis represented the lodges in this city at the meeting of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, in Indianapolis, this week.

It is said that ©rawf. Fairbanks bas concluded not to purchase tbe Sbryer property. There are very few housekeepers who care to assume tbe responsibility of so palatial a residence, especially with such a scarcity of trained servants as at the present day.

Mr Lee Locke, of the firm of Locke and Co. was married last Wednesday to Miss Adelaide Howe, of New York city. Misa Howe spent the winter in Terro Hau,e with the above result. After two weeks bridal tour tbe bappy couple will go to housekeeping on north Center street.

Herman Weinbart, of Lafayette, brother of Mrs. Pence, Mrs. Kuasoer and Miss Ldna Weinbart, of this city, diod last Tuesday. It is only three months since these estimable ladies were called upon to follow a brother to tbe grave,- and they have the sincere sympathy of many warm friends.

Mrs. S. E. Moore, for many years a teacher in tbe Teire Haute High School recently diod and was buried at Paris France. After leaving bet* she occupied quite a prominent position ss a teacher in tbe St. Louis schools and finally went to Paris to educate her daughter Lollie, wbo is said to possess a phenomenal vctoe.

Terre Haute had a good representstkm in Chicago this week. Among others, besides Col. Thompson and President McKeen, the delegates, there were Mayor Armstrong, Rev. C. P. Croft, Chaa. M. Warren, councilman Joe. H. Briggs, J. D. Early, D. W. Henry, City Treasurer Chaa. Robinson, H. C. Pugh, James Hunter, Dr. Hall, Harry Thompson, Oapt. J. B. Hager, Major Garter, A. M. Hardy, Ed. Barton, Max Hoberg, R. A. Campbell, J. R. Fisher, Oapt. John A. Bryan, Al Johns, W. C. Ball, W. O. Fisbbeck and DickT. Merge n.

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This Is Col. Dick Thompson's seven-ty-seventh birthday. Mrs. L. J. Riddle came home yesterday from a visit in Indianopolis.

Mrs. F. C. Crawford, with her dsughter May, will go on a visit to tbe oldhome In Ohio on Monday.

Rev. Mr. Pierce bas returned and will conduct service at the Presbyterian church to-morrow.

Mrs. C. Q. Maiiloux, formerly Miss Emma Debs, will visit her homo here during the month of June.

The young daughters of W. C. Buntin will spend the summrr with their grandparents in Missouri.

Editor Fish back, of the Express, has done some very excellent work, for that paper at Chicago this week.

Mr. John F. Van Valzah, of Tyrone, Penn., is visiting his brother Dr. R. W. Van Valzah, on south Seventh street,

Dr. Carver says he would rather fight Indians than Torre Haute lawyers. Well, he is not singular in this respect.

Hiram Rigler bas returned from his**1* five months' sojourn in Florida, with some fine specimens of oranges from bis owu grove. "7

Edward C. Hosted writes tbat Denver Is the prettiest place In tbe United "Stages, and tbat be cannot fiud words to describe tbe scenery. 'f

The family of Samuel Walker, of the new dry goods firm, have arrived from the east aud are temporarily at the Terre Haute House.

According to reports, one of our fair southern tourists has left a sweetheart in Florida add will soon renounce singly blessedness forever and ever/ 4*

Glad to say Rev. Breeden wfiQ stay— tbo Christian church having voted to* give blm |2,000 a year the same as ed by tbe church at Grand Rapids.

Mrs. E. H. Rlgbtscll, mother of Mrs, T. H. Riddle, had a stroke of partial part alysis Thursday afternoon, at tbe home of ber daughter, on south Sixth street. She is sixty-seven years old, and fears, are entertained that she may not recover

Tbe new French Yen. Pan. Chamber Suites-otbe latest style, and now all the rage in the East—have been reoeived at R. Pointer's big fbrnitnro house, where the stylg py wnlture^

"Bet yea batHow easily this will slip from tongue in tbe coming cam- 1 paigu. Speaking of Hats our readers should keep in mind that S. Loeb fc Co. corner Main and Fifth streets have all tbe very latest styles in Straw goods and light Summer Hats, snd at the most reasonable prices. New styles constantly coming in. Keeping a stock to please every taste.

FRUITS AH FOOD.

A well-known physician says in regard to fruits as food: Of all the food with which we are blessed tbe peach is tbe most delicious and digestible. There is nothing more palatable, wholesome and medicinal than good ripe peaches. They should be ripe, but not over-ripe and half rotten and of this kind tliey may make apart of either metl or be eaten between meals but it Is better to make tbem part of tbe regular meals. It is a mistaken Idea tbat no fruit should be eaten at breakfast. It would be fsr better if our people would eat less bacon and grease at breakfast and more fruit. In tbe morning there Is sn acrid stste of tbe secretions, and nothing is so well calculated to cor* rect this as cooling subacid fruits, such as peaches, apples, etc. Still most of ua bsve been taught that eating fruit beforo breakfast is bigbly dangerous. How tbe Idea originated I do not know, but it Is certainly a great error, contrary to both reason and facts.

Tbe spple Is one of the best of fruits. Baked or stewed apples will generally agree with tbe most delicate stomach, and Is an excellent medicine In many cases of sickness. Green or half-ripe apples stewed and streetened are pleasant to the taste, nourishing, cooling and laxative, far superior in many cases to tbe abominable doses of salts and oil usually given in fever and other diseases. Raw apple* and dried apples stewed are better for constipation than moat liver pills.

Oranges are very acceptable to most' stomachs, having all the advantages of the acid alluded to, but tbe julee alone should betaken, rejecting the pulp.

The same may be said of lemons, pomegranates, and all that claws. Lxmonade la tbe beat drink in fevfers, and when thickened with sugar is better than syrup of squills and other nausecua drugs in many cases of cough.

Tbe small-seeded fruits, aoch as blackberries, figs, raspberries and strawberriea, may bs classed among the best foods and medicines.. Tbe sugar in thorn is nutritious the add la cooling sad purifying, and the sasds are laxative. We would be much tbe gainers if we woo Id look mo*e to our and orchards for onr jnedidnae and lef to our drug-stores.

Da. CAKVXB is on Ua feat *g*fy will give a Wild West show at grounds to-monoir,,

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