Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 50, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 June 1884 — Page 9

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PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

TA1R GROUND RAILWAY

TThe Bonda Now on the Markei

The Vigo County Street Hallway "acompany is a corporation daly organieefl under the laws of the State of Indi'moM, and has for its present object the '^construction of a street railway from the wtty of Terre Haute east on the National ^road, past the Orphan's home and fair jgronnda to the new city cemetery, a disriteoce computed at two and a half miles. ^Tke estimated cost of constructing this -vaoad 921,000 this includes cost of -everything—iron, ties, grading, cars four ^station buildings (at cemetery, fair -grounds, Orphans' home and city limits, ^one each,) and two motors. The motors runs without any perceptible escape of iisteam or smoke make no noise, and -&i<can be run at the rate of fifteen miles an .hour, if necessary, and draw three or c^four light cars after it. In this way two 's- or three hundred passengers can be taken to the fair grounds every trip 'There is no smoke stack no grimy en jgineer the fuel consumed can be con

Aained in a small compass, and any per son whfi can turn a faucet on a water cooler can run it there is no motive gpower visible the formation of the car la which tke motor is placed does not differ materially from that of any street car, it goes along with as little noise as tthe cable cars in Chicago, it will have no ^tendency at all to alarm horses along aide of it.

The company has now subscribed the iram of six. thousand dollars, and exneat to realize, by the sale of their bonds, Sen thousands dollars more, relying up«m those immwltately interested to subscribe for sufficient in addition to make op the estimated cost.

The bonds above alluded to are the rflrat and only debt against the road or ithe company, and the money arising •ffrom sale will be applied to the purpose of building this road, and to no other sby the trustee, Mr. Samuel Royse to *whom the bonds and mortages are anade payable, and who has the disposal Mof the bonds.

The company estimates that,, if they 'feuoceed in paying the interest aiid running expenses for the first year or two, will ao well. The expenses will be jleea than five dollars a day. This will cover repairs, wear and tear of machin •ry, fuel, ana pay engineer and conduc *or. when one is necessary. This item is double the estimate made by a New "York street railway company, as to the velative cost of running cars oy horses and mules and by mefors, but at five dollars per day, the result will be one thousand, eight hundred and twentyifive dollars for the 365 days in the year. The interest on the bonds will be |700 jper annum, or 9360 every six months, iwhlch, added to costs of expenses, will snake a total of 92,525 a year—a little less than seven dollars a day. Now, the question is, will there be an average of seventy persons pass over the roaaboth -ways in a day The company estimate that there will be that many at least on 900 days In a year, and that there will tie a larger trade over the road during the spring, summer and fall of the year. Taking into consideration the Orphans' borne, fair grounds and cemetery, visitors and sight seers at all of these places will be numerous. On pleasant Sundays the tired people of the city will take a street car ride in the oountry, .and the Orphans' home with its beautiful grounds will be a sight worth seeing at any time. Then the fair grounds, not only during fairs, races, shows and meetings of all Kinds, will be attended In large numbers, but for picnics the grovels unsurpassed, and ladies with tbair children can, at a very small expense, visit there on warm summer fays, and plcnie to their heart's content. Toe grounds will be cleaned up, beautified and thrown open to all well-behav-ed persons, at all times. The cemetery la visited now by from two to three liundred people every Sunday. Upon this an estimate may be made of how tnany would go there if a cheap mode of transportation were furnished them.

We think it is safe to aay that, taking all things into consideration, with the tnducementsbeld out to the poorer class of the people who cannot afford to go to the expense of hiring horses and bugfgies. and who will necessarily take advantage of this cheap mode of getting oat into the country, that, from the atari, this will be a paying institution one that is to be able to pay expeases, interest and have a surplus of from one to two thousand dollars at the end of the first year, and the Income will increase, from year to year, as the cemetery will become to be used as a place of iaterment for the dead, and residences fee erected along the line of railway.

There is no reason why this should aot be an "A 1" investment. The comwmy claim that, in ten years' time, the income will equal the half of the cost of tbe road, and will continue to increase thereafter.

There can bo no doubt bat the bonds

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ton the market and offered by Mr. for sale, will be taken quickly. 9hey draw seven per cent, interest, payable every six months, and have from Ave to ten years to run, and the stock Itolders have a good thing to look forward to. Though small, Ft is a very safe sad paying investment.

We hope to see this railway complete to tbe fair grounds before the Fourth of Jnly next, so we may have a glorious, Old fashioned celebration there on that im, "-y*'- SSE9B9aHKBHBBMBflW

To compete with other doctors who fceva been catting fees, and traveling doctors who make promise to cure or charge only for medicine, I will, in fu tare, treat all chronic and special diseases

wumlAfrte^ unleaa a cure is wade or aaaple satisfaction Is givea.—charging for medicines and applications as

only above Mated. SPMC1AL SUMMON*

Meatber* of tbe order of Railway Ooniaetore, Brotherhood of Looomotive XngiBeeri and Brotherhood ef Locoosottas Fireman aad railway man generally •a all departments, are requested to meet tae hall, southeast corner Seventh

efcareh to aliead'a special sanaon*to*bs MaM to railroad mea by the Rev. J. Mm Wheeler. By order of the

OOMOTHM.

—*vary feature of tbe Boatoa Mala worth fire times the price of

IMMIGRATION.

WHY GERMANY AND AUSTRIA PROTESTED AGAINST IMMIGRATION.

WHY THE BRITISH LION ROARS WHEN A SON OF ALBION OB EBIN SETS SAIL FOR

AMERICA.

HAPPY HOMES, HAPPY WIVES AND CHILDREN, AND A GRAVE STREWN WITH BUDS FROM THE HANDS

OF DEVOTION.

'From Yesterday's ExjMfeas.

But what can be said about our western immigration? Evefy country on tbe globe that makes any pretensions to civilization and enlighten nient has offered extra inducements to encourage immigration, freedom from taxation, prizes on tbe best crops, grants of land and money. But tbe peculiar fitness of the climate and soil of America did not need such encouragement to bring people oppreqK!* by military and civil rule and crampeotjyith the fetters of poverty to her bounteous shores. For sixty years the tide of immigration has increased until for the past few years the average has been nearly a million souls yearly. Many nations have made the most determined opposition to- immigration. Germany and Austria oppose at every step the sailing of her citizens to our beautiful shores. They claim to have great industries to care for, but in reality the opposition to this emigration is to keep up their military standard. Great Britain naturally opposes her subjects leaving the British, isles for America, because she has empires of her own in different parts of the world, which she wishes to populate with the blood of Albion and Erin. America cordially welcomes every good, industrious man and woman who comes from foreign lands in the hope of seeing the bright light of freedom streaming through the clouds of oppression.

Every man who lands at Castle Garden, in New York, looks westward and breathes a sigh that covers the hearts of bis little family wltk a prayer to Al mighty God, who has guided and direct ed them to the shores of the setting sun. But a few years ago the way to the west was long and full of hardships. When a man loaded up a couple of old wagons with his scant household effects, and knew the journey would occupy months and tbe horror of disease and death on the lonely travel stood before him like tbe gauntest of ghosts, we do not wonder that he bid any friend he left behind him a last adieu. Even when he looked at the old dog chained under the wagon and saw in his wondering eves the fidelity that only ceases in death, his heart must have been a brave one to go out Into such gloom as that. But, all these have changed. Railroads have penetrated like the arms of the octopus, every nook and cranny of tbe globe. There is no place in the west that cannot be conveniently reached by rdUroad with this, a new era in immigration was conceived. It is not the hardy frontiersman one always finds on the border but educated, refined and among the best people on earth. Energetic business men men who have capital and wish to expand it men who wish to give to their ambition a boundless opportunity are the pioneers of progress.

At Chicago to-day is assembled the most august body of men that ever met on earth. Their purpose is to select a man to represent in the chief executive, the greatest nution on the globe. In perfecting the organization of that body, a colored man, born in slavery and nursed in poverty where every motion of the old cradle that rocked him to sleep creaked with chains and tears, was chosen to preside. He knew no master but God: his education was in the book of the universe, aad every page was blotted by the lash, and every word a curse on the institution of slavery. God gave him a brain, and Liberty the right to use it, and, although he could not read a word until he had grown to manhood, yet be has been honored as no king has ever been, by an affectionate place in the hearts of fifty millions of people. This shows what energy and selr-denlal will do. Men who put their trust in God aad go out into this world wearing the garb of honesty, will always climb on top. We know or no place where the opportunities are greater for accumulation of all that makes life desirable than Finney county. Kansas. A magic wand has touched the horizon and Finney county becomes the unchanted land of Adean, The advantages of soil and climate are better known than they were a few years ago. and they will be still better known in tbe future.

While nothing in the way ef progress surprises thoee who are familiar with the resources of Kansas, a majority of the people east of the Missouri yet fail to realize how great the change has been that has converted the western part of this fair State into a habitable and moneymaklng land. Localities once thought to be worthless are now becoming valuable, and the line of demarcation hith erto dividing the prosperous eastern portion from tbe supposed worthless western part, has disappeared. Only thoee who have watched the change are familiar with the causes that produced it. In March, 1882, not a section of railroad land in Finney ceunty was sold. Six months later 60,000 acree bad been disposed of to actual settlers. Some of the land bought then at from |5 to 910 on long time is to-day held at 950 per acre, and bought even at that figure can be profitably farmed. The application of a system of agriculture old as history itself mate these things possible. The spade that turned the first sod for the first Irrigating ditch In Sequoyah county, was the key that unlocked the treasures of weatern Kansas, There never was any question as to the fertility of tbe solL It was deeper and richer, if poesible, than that of eastern aad central Kansas. But tbe light rainfall had beeo an insuperable drawback to general fanning.

Throughout the western belt of counties tbe average rainfall hardly tenches eighteen Inches, which, unevealy distributed, t§ not sufficient to jostify agriculture. It rigetioo, or la otter wards the caoaing of water to flow over the grooad for the nourishment of crops, it had long been predicted woold redeem this country. The first experiment WM a success, and the emw ess thea achieved has been continued through foar yean of extended work aad profit.

Ben Blaachard la ready and wUBag to give yon every Indocement, and has tbe aulwsl tracts, and eooa the wild roawaticptctoxt will ha H—t»t with Hit aad iadastry.

It is, therefore, necessary that intending purchasers of genuine DECKER Pianofortes Bhould exercise the greatest circumspection in order that they may not be deceived by specious arguments and fraudulent misrepresentations. To protect the public, and to guard their own interests, DECKER BKOTHEBS have, at various times, instituted legal proceedings against infringers upon their rights. Their efforts were crowned with complete success, injunctions having been obtained in every case against the guilty parties. Tbe courts of law have established beyond controversy that the only Piano known to the public and to the Piano Trade as "THE DECKER" PIANO—(also known as DECKER BROTH ERS'

PIANO) and DECKER PIANO is manufactured by

DECKER BROTHTERS, S3 UNION SQUARE, N. Y. The following is the name as it appears on the name board above the keys on all genuine DECKER Pianos:

Decker Brothers, New York.

The slightest variation from this will be sufficient proof that the instrument is NOT manufactured by DECKER BROTHERS.

AWNINQS AND TENTS. John Hanley is on hand again this spring, better prepared than ever for manufacture of awnings and tents, with promptness and satisfaction. Call him on north Fourth street.

The finest display of cakes in the city is at Ed. E. Lawrence's, corner of Fourth and Cherry.

W. T. LEGGETT'S

Next Cheap Kansas Excursions leave here the 18th of June For the lowest rate call on him at 4071 Ohio street.

See the lot of 10c Dress Goods offering at the BUCKEYE CASH STORE.

TEHRB HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

Caution!

BY years of unremittiing effort, Messrs. DKCKXB BBOTHBBS have established a high reputation for their Pianos, not only thoughout this country, but the world over, and it is not, therefore, to be wondered at that persons were found ready to pirate the firm name of DKCKBB BROTKBHS, and attempt to impose upon the public a number of inferior instruments by creating the impression that they were the justly celebrated DECKER Pianos. There are always men who, lacking both the ability and industry to make an honorable reputation for themselves, are ready to make a dishonorable living by by trading upon the bard earned reputation of some respectabble house. Nearly every first-class manufacturer in this country has suffered at the hands of such persons. DECKKR BKOTHEBS were no exception to the rule.

R. L. BALL

Sells the best CHURN in the world. 319 Main street. The Famous Shoe Store is getting in its work in Selling Boots and Shoes. "Fair Dealing" is their Motto.

Greiner's Flexible

Sole Shoes for Ladies. Easy and Comfortable. No nails, no thread in bottom of Shoe. 50 and 60c Plaid Dress Goods marked down to 15c at the BUCKEYE CASH STORE.

J. W.

ROBERTS,

Paper-hanger, grainer, painter and sign writer at the corner of Sixth and Ohio streets, is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line in the best manner and at most reasonable rates.

o——s—s—s•——»

A Black Moire Silk worth $2j0 per yard offering at 11.00 at the BUCKEYE CASH STORE.

Giving Away

CLOCKS.

We begin this day giving to each purchaser of $12 worth of goods, or upwards, a fine

NickiePlated

clock"

With lnminous dial, so as to enable you to tell the time in dark as well as in the light

REMEMBER

That we do this simply as an advertisement, and that the cost of this useful and beautiful gift does not add one cent directly or indirectly to the fprice you pay for your goods. All goods

RETAILED

Wholesale Prices.

OWEN, PIXLEY & CO.

508 and 510 Main Street.

A LITTLE

Everything Nice

FOE.

Sunday Dinner

AND

All Through the Week

W. W. OLIVER'S,

631 Main Street

AT STOUT'S

New received to-day. SPRING CHICKENS, STRAWBERRIES,

NEW CABBAGE, NEW POTATOftS, STRING BEANS,

NEW PEAS, RADISHES, ONIONS,

PIEPLANT, ASPARAGUS, SUMMER SQUASH

rQUIKTM.

CAULIFLOWER.

ASA BLACK, Attorney. Office: 513% Ohio Street.

THXR

1346. OtHtave C. Llndemann vs. John Pelttnger, and If tae be dead hiabeirs wboae names, ages and residence are unknown. Be it known, that on tbe 20th day of May, 1884, it

ordered by the Oonrl that tbe

Clerk notify by publication atid defendant aa non-resident Defendant of the pendency of this action against him.

Said Defendant ia therefore hereby notified of the pendency of aaid action against him and that the same will stand for trial July 14th, MM, tbe aame being Jane Term of aaid COnrt in the year 1884.

MERRILL If. SMITH, Clerk.

A. M. Black, Atfy for Plf.

R.A. HASTINGS

422 Main St.

BaaKowoo Hand aOtmpteteUneol

New Straw Goods

Both trimmed and antrlmmed from tbe cheapest to the finest. Missus and dbildreM Hats spedplty. A chotoe —uitment jof FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ORNAMENTS, and etc., constantly in Stock. R. A HAHTDfUtf,

With J. Rothschild A CtK, Main 8L

Hat and Bonnet Bleaehery.

LADIES'AND QESTO HATBof all kinds deanesd. Dyed aaft reshaped la the latest styles to look as well as new, short

AJsoFtostar Hat aad Bonnet Bodes for *sttW"— mw and old work sottetted, XH.TOV CATT,

AT HER7

New This Morming

Tbe grandest assortment of Oriental and Pompadour Laces, with Allovers to match, that you ever lay your eyes on*

DOWN THIS MORNING.!

Our Stock of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas have beenmarked DOWN to close, and you know we never do things by halves, hence you may be sure of a Bargain.

HEEZ' BAZAR.

ff^TSome new shapes in Parasols rethis morning.

BOSTON STORE W., T. & A_.

S I S

THE BEST VALUE EVER SHOWN

A Heavy Black Gros Grain Silk, 22 inch wide, at

10 pieces New Styles at

25 pieces New Styles at

Room No. 3, Deming Block, (Corner 6th and Main.)

656 Main Street,

Mnral Decorations, Window Shades,

Prep.

WIBSBI BMte

0O4MAIN8T. OPENING.

f*.

cents a yard.

It would be cheap at $1.50.

A Heavy Gros Grain1 Silk in Black and Colored, at 8 3 cents a yard,

Good value at 61.25.

SUMMER SILKS.

cemfr

4=6

Parasols and Sun Shades.

cents a yard,

We are now showing a lot of Black Satin—Satin lined—with natural sticks, at $2.00 each, never before sold less than $3,604 A full line of all the new styles, from 10 cents to $10.00 each, at 1Eastern prices..

STRICTLY ONE PRICE AND CASH. f'U

Walker, Trankla & Anderson. 1

Just Beceived

THE

Latest Novelties

Hats, Bonnets, Flowers,

Feathers, Ornaments.

2,000 School Hats

FOB

CHILDREN

From lOc Upward

Elegant Hats at Low Prices. A

call will convince everybody that we sell drettier bate at lower price* than any other bona*

BMIL BAUEE,

Sign ot Big Bonnet—22 south 4th st.

C. H. TRAQUAIR.

McKeen Block.

Paper Hangings, Oil Cloths,

Ala* Aaeat for the aew I»de*trw«tible and tmperfahable Deeoraiioas for tbe,Walla* Ceiling*, TumHmre mmd Art sfttfeeta on solid relief XIXLTCIATRSTA WJLLTOISR.

Workmen sent to all parts of tb« ootuatrr. Ordm solicited ter mail. In calling tbe attention of ths cJttxeo* of Terra Haate and vicioltjr to my new Has ef Wall Papera, 1 desire to expres ay thanks for the very liberal patronage bestowed npoa

dortng tbe past season, aad would say for this year I have acisde mosnal ezertkaw, a tbesakctionsofiay patterns and ealoringv. Thanking jroo tor past favors, and txuMing.t»atettt a awttaaanee of tbe aaaac. lam. Toon Truly, tO. IL»TBAQUA1X, W Mate Hi set, Melws'i Ifc