Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 15, Number 3, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 July 1884 — Page 5

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THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PFOPLE.

THE RAMBLER.

JTOTE8 AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTERS ABOUND TOWN.

Terra Haate military companies have |tieen severely criticised for their failure to assist in the Fourth of July celebra«tloD here. One of the companies, the

Zouaves, *ex? tpted to the criticisms against them as unjust, and while there may be something in what they give as their side of the case, there is no excuse for the other and oldest company, the ^McKeen Rifles, failing to turn out. '$f Town Talk, while finding fault, should have given the Riflea a shaking np. I have heard it stated that the officers of '•'®*that company, though they labored '•earnestly to secure a turn out, were enable to get sixteen men together to ,»make a presentable appearance on the streets—and that, too, on a national 'holiday, when the laws of the State require every military organization to iparade. A company that has reached "that state of affairs has about ended its days of usefulness, and the sooner it ^'.closes its masquerading existence the '•"^better. The men are perhaps not to

Jblame for it, for there Is about little military ardor and enthusiasm among the people of this dty as can well be

Imagined. When business men are so strict as to refuse their employes an 'j^bour or two hours absence on such oc--casions as the one in question, it is useJJMS

to attempt to maintain a successful "military company. Sncb, it is said, has

twen the con tinned experience of the %•, McKeen Rifles, and if it be true they bad Abetter disband

One of the sensations of the week has %een the reported discovery of a ghost |tn an empty mill in the northern part «of the dty. Hia ghostship, according to ttbe stories, prowls the lonely building at the dead hoars of night, clad la gar 4ments of white, carrying lighta of dlf?ferent colors. Some of the saperstitions v^ipeople in that vicinity have implldt faith in the story, which it transpires is itho result of the pranks of some mis V,**!hievoas boys. Aware of the fact that I .several men had met violent deaths by tboiler explosions at the mill, the boys «ecreted themselves in the mill at night, *made unearthly noises, walked about ^carrying a lantern, and then the next 1 fday spread a report that the lonely mill was haunted by the spirits of the vie^iims. The daily papers got hold of the feliatory, dilated upon it, and now every night a crowd gathers in the vicinity of the mill, to catch if possible a glimpse of the ghostly visitant. Meanwhile the mischievous small boys stand In the •background and laagh In their sieves.

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the nomination of Cleveland for resident was received with no greater Enthusiasm elsewhere than it was in Torre Haute, it bodes ill for the ticket. There waa a noticeable difference in the .manner in whioh Blaine's nomination .wni received, and that of Cleveland. |f The Democrats are preparing for a rati 'Ulcation meeting at the opera house tomight, and perhaps they were saving •their enthusiasm until then. Senator

t^presl

Voorhees, Congressman Lamb, and other big guns are to speak, and they •expect to show the people at lar^e that the way to ratify Is to ratify. By the way, if the old superstition about Fri«day being an unlucky day is to hold \jgood this year, both the Republican and

Democratic national tlokets may look •out for squalls, as each wss made on Friday. Perhaps this means success for

Ben Butlerr

Whether there was anything in it or mot, a great many people held to the belief that with Pelrce on the ticket for 3ongress, the Republican county ticket would be greatly weakened. As many Arguments were advanced to show why this was untrue as were put forward to prove it, but a great many believed It all the same. And now, since Johnson waa nominated, there has been a perfect flood of candidates for the different offices to be filled at the election this fall. The nominating convention meets next Saturday, and from this time on, the life of a delegate will not be altogether lovely. Without exception the expectant candidates are good men, and in any ease the people can tfut expect good candidates,

Hie Express announced the morning rafter the congressional eon vention, that It would print Johnston's speech of acceptance later, and the Democrats say this ?was done in order to revise the speech and correct it of its grammatical errors. This is a vary powerful argument against Johnston, and is expected to make many votes against him. The eta foment originated on Wall street, where Johnston is not so popular, owing *o hia firm refusal to be bluffed an£ browbeaten by several Wall street lawyera, when employed in the noted Clutter divorce case. Those who remember the proceedings of that case will recall the favorable Impression created, when, after the usual Wall street custom of intimidation had been tried against Johnaton, the later arose and announced that be had not rome down from RockvUle on a fighting expedition, hat on hnslnesa, but If any lawyer la the court worn thought he (Johnston) could be tmUdosed, be waa sadly mistaken. Hi could hold hia own with any of them, •ad he intended to do it. Aftar that the 4mlido«iag attorneys fought shy of him.

Jtauran tills paste la aay quanlty.

THDS is glorious weather for the corn.

Cuus np your back yards and alleys. OCT people are pretty generally on the move.

LOOK out for burglars. Two

this week.

CJSRA

IT has been a very quiet week ia thto munidpality. The Republicans will nominate county officers next Saturday.

OWK of the largest funeral processions ever witnemed in this dty was that of Philip Newhart last Sunday morning.

Tint Vigo Agricultural Society has. determined to hold a fldr, beginning the 8th of September, with a premium list larger than last year.

IF yonr cow doesn't come np at milking time in the morning, go down to the dty pound and pay fifty centa together out. There were lonr caws there yesterday morning.

THE county officers to be elected this fall are: Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, Judge of the Yigo Circuit Court, Proeecuting Attorney, State Senator, and two Representatives.

IT was because the cow ordinance did not cover the entire dty that Councilmen Briggs and Kolsem voted against it. If that's the objection let'B have such an ordinance.

THE Rose residence on the corner ef Seventh and Chestnut, has at last found a purchaser, W. J. Ijams taking it for 916,000, abent two-thirds the original cost. Mr. Ijams will finish it and occupy it as a home for his family.

THB grooery store of Weeks A Lane, at the corner of Thirteenth and College atreet, waa destroyed by fire^at four o'clock yesterday morning. Supposed to be set on fire. Loss $4,500. Insurance $2,000 on stock and 91,600 on building.

Harry Scott, a nine year old son of Merrill Scott, engineer at Hudnuts' Mill, waa drowned at the "forty foot hole" above the I. A St. L. bridge yesterday evening. This is a very dangerous place, except for expert swimmers, one or two drownings occuring there every year.

THK Ringgold Band ia making extenaive preparations for a grand band tournament in this dty on the 16th, 17th and 18th of August. It is expected to have a parade of from 260 to 800 musidans, and an intereating contest for four val uable cash prizes. It will probably bring a large gathering of people here, and our buslneea men are gladly contributing towarda defraying the expenses.

THB Police Board, on the recommendation o! the Board of Health has appointed two additional sanitary policemen. Thomas Powell and Newton Butcher—and each member of the Board has now a sanitary policeman under orders* With proper cpoperatlon on the part of housekeepers in the way of clearing back yards and alleys, much sick ness can be averted during the summer and autnmn months.

THB ladies of the Congregational church announced a lawn social at the beautiful Lake Fluvanna last Tuesday evening. It rained and a postponement was had until Wednesday evening. It rained again, and Friday evening was announced. The pluck of the ladies was rewarded yesterday afternoon and evening by a big aur ess. The weather was delightful, the scene enchanting and the occasion greatly enjoyed.

FIKK

on Thursday morning at five

o'clock destroyed the planing mill and building vrorka of Clift Williams A

Co.,

on north Ninth street. The loss is estimated at 986,000, on which there is only 90,600 Insurance. The destruction of these works, besides the serious loss to the proprietors, is a calamity to the city, because it will materially retard the progress of many buildings now going up and in contemplation. For the proprietor this is a most unfortunate time for afire to occur, but their known energy, push and enterprise will not permit them to hesitate a moment in rebsllding. The new building to be erected immediately will be of brick and will be pressed forward to the quickest possible completion. They have had several places offered in which to carry forward their contracts, the best of which are the shops of the Polytechnic. PECULIARITIES OF AMERICAN

CITIES.

Two young ladies are now in the dty asking subscriptions for a nook of much interest entitled "Peculiarities of American Ales," a work of 558 pages and sold at & 13 and |4, according to the style of binding. Captain Willard Glazier, la the author. He claims having resided In mora than a hundred cities, and in this work has presented the peculiar featurea, favorite resorts and distinguishing characteristics of the leading dttes of America, in aneh a way as to cause the book to he read with interest not only by those who will thas see them ia imagination, bnt by those who have visited thant and woald like to compare notes with one who ha* for manjjMpeara made a study of their peco-

—A. H. Boegeman baa for rant two rooms vary desirable for aflleae.

Sroomvols considered ss very silly, hat alter all It Is the apoon that makea the greatest stir in the worid. A good dsal of stir, also, ia oorsstosisd by the fact leaking oat that the FtanonaShoe 8tonNo.SU Main attest haa an Immae stock of boots and ahoss, nnsurwed in style, quality and anywhere la the country.

MAJt&IAOE LICENSES, The following marriage licensee have been issued since our last report:

Cbas. 2L Gehart and Anna B. Sankey. Stephen Powers and Bath Kennedy. Louis Clingm&a and Bettle CUnaman. Cornelias Bogard and Jane A. Fletcher. NathulelOtoiovand HattleF.Bay. Thomas Jones and Louisa Price.

LIGHTNING I

Riddle" Hamilton

There Is no success like success. This has a fitting illustration in the remarkable success of Staples' photograph gal lery in Printing House Square. With his usual enterprise be now offers ss a Souvenir to each sitter, in addition to two negatives, their choice in a fine 8 by 10 picture of the Presidential candidates. Now is your chance to get the full worth of your money, and more. PIN

WELL KNOCKS THE PER'V SIMMON. Some butchers oomplaift that good cattle are hard to get, but Pinnell got In a string of fine steers yesterday, and yon can depend on bim for the finest lot of meats in the dty to-day. And don't yon forget that Pinnell makea the fineet sausage on earth. WIND STORMS, CYCLONES AND

TORNADOES.

We insure against loss by Wind Storms, Cyclones and Tornadoes at reasonable rates for one, three or five vears.

Take a Policy and be safe. S. E. corner Sixth aad Walnut streeta. RIDDLE HAMILTON

PROF. J. C. MKININGEB has returned to his old home and will receive scholrs for Instrumental and vocal music at his residence, No 304 south Sixth.

-CAR-LOAD SASH, DOORS, and BLINDS, just received at A. Q. Auatin Co'«. Their low prices on these goods malt aw competition dizzy.

WHEAT IN STACK

Insured against loss by Fire, Lightning and Steam Thresher. RIDDLK, HAMILTON A Co.,

V1S. E. Cor. Siafth and Maln-Streets. THE LADIES SAY They can find everything^ they want in the way of elegant millinery goods at Mrs. Mary Roach's, 426 Main street, and that the prices are most reasonable.

LOTS JFOR SALE.

"FQI cash or on long time, between Walnut and Poplar, east of Fourteenth street. J. H. BLAKE.

—Wheaiin Barns, Warehouses and Granaries insured against Fire and Lightning for long or short time.

RIDDLE, HAJULTON

GO TO WILL WHITE'S For a good "aquare meal," and any fancy dish of the most appetizing cookery. He makes his bouse headquarters for all kinds of Fruits^

Buy a Lot and Build.

Lots for sale between Walnut and Poplar streets, east of Fourteenth street. Terms to suit anydne.

fTERBE HATJTB SATURDAY EVENING MAHi

Co. had three

loos pa by lightning daring the storm Wednesday night. SUCCESS.

CO.

Co.,

S. E. cor. Sixth and Main Sta.

AWNINGS AND TENTS. John Hanley Is on hand again thia spring, better prepared than aver for manufacture of awnings and tents, with promptness and satisfaction. Call, on him oa north Fourth street.

J. H. BLAKE, 225 Ohiq St.

--Don't let an incompetent pextKn tinker with your Watch, but if it needs repair take it tc Jacob Kern who is a uxtichmaker In the full sense of the word* Jewelry repairs have prompt attention. —W. H. GILBERT'S cosy and convenient place, oppoeite to the poetoffice, is the popular resort for all who want the celebrated Gunther Mead,delidons Soda Water, and Ice Cream made from pure Alderny cream.

J. W. ROBERT,SF

Wants the people of Terre Haute to keep in mind, that neither his prices or his business is in any way controlled by the Paper Hangers.' Union, and that he can and does do paper hanging at less prices than those under the thumb of this organization, and has a large and choice stock to select from, with competent and artistic workmen to put it on.

TEN YEARS TIME,

Given to purchasers of Lots of me. Bet. 14th and 17th and Walnut and Popular. J. H. BLAKE.

DO YOU WANT A TRUNKF Miller, 506 Main street, can .supply you rim a large lot at reasonable prices.

Prepare for Hot Weather

Be comfortable by the use of a GASOLINE STOVE. Get the best 1 Sold by JAS. T. MOORE. It has anew arrangement for starting the fire. Clean and Neat. These stoves are a great saving of fad and labor, and especially during the hot Summer months area source of great comfort. Dont bay one until you see thoee at Moore's.

FARMERS

Do not insure your property with the traveling soiidtor who will charge you two prices and a policy fee, bat insure with an old established agency that will treat yoo fairly, and when yon have a lose will adjust aad pay promptly.

Before {naming call on RXDDUE, HAJC* XLTOH

A Co^ southeast corner Sixth and Main Streets. LIGHT BUGGY HARNESS, Of saf erior workmanship, and at prlrse to suit the times, at Pater MUlart, 806 Mala

Land o' livin', now the fun does commence an' ther*ll be a heap o' hnstlin' aroun' on Doth aides the fence. I reckon the Dimeycrats and the Republicans will make it lively for each other dnrin' the comin' tempest and sum one or the tother will be bound to git outstripped an* Ben Butler maybe he'll manage to ran off with the spoons anyway, if be dona get away with the big dish,

at any rate ole Ben's bound to hav a finger in tlus pie, let It be as how it may. Well, now, a talkin' about dishes an' pies bi^ngs around a subject more dear to the American atummic than any political dolns. It fetches to mind the White Fmnt where the fat of the land is kept in all Ha splendor an' radiance. Hie old reliable White Frunt which has been, an* is to-day, the standard bearer of all good things, as is, an' will be for yeera an' veers. It is the choice of the people an* will continue to be cherished in the harts of all true-born Terry Hutentots. No one noes it bnt to love it, an' no one goes from its doors nnfed. Ed and with honors and—well I swan, I'm gittin' so worked np with enthuseyasm I'm rnnnin' this into a regular stump speech, so I guess I'll step off the plank by telling you what we've got for to-day: Choice Georgia Watermelons, Whortleberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Currants, Gooseberries, Lemons, French Prunes, Oranges, Tomatoes, Egg Plants, Green Corn, String Beans, Peas, Spring Chickens and Fat Bens, alive or dressed, and many-ether nice things too numerous to mention at the White Front, as is kept by E. R. WRfGHT

one goes from its doors nnfed. Will will go down to posterity in ore takedall over their names

CO.

"CITY ON FIRE!"

with enthusiasm over the 40 to 60 cent Wire Window Screens at A. G. AUSTIN A CO'S.

Homes For Sale on Long Time. I offer the lots remaining unaold between Walnut and Poplar streets east of Fourteenth street, cheap, on time to suit the purchaser. Six per oent interest.

H. BLAKE, 22S Ohio St.

HaveaHome of Your Own. Buy a lot of Joseph H. Blake, 226 Ohio Street, on 10 years tinie, 6 per cent, interest.

Buy GreinerV Flexible Sole Shoes for Ladies. Easy and Comfortable. No nails, no thread in bottom of Shoe.

Closing Out

Great Reduction.

In about three weeks

intend going our new fall stock and in the meantime we must close out our light weight Stock of clothing, which is yery large yet, in order to make room. We have on that account made Wonderful Reductions in Prices on all such goods, and also made big reductions in our Merchant Tailoring Department.

Miss Randan's Store at No. 13 South Fourth.

Miss Raridan has moved her millinery store to No. 13 south Fourth and is now nioely fixed in her new quarters. Her stock of Millinery is full and complete and has been selected with tbe care and good judgment for which ehe has attained quite a reputation. Call and her Spring stock.

POWDER

Absolutely Pure.

Tblr powder never varies,

If the price ia

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L. GOODMAN & CO.

MILLINERY.

tnarvelof

parity, mnmurth and wtoolesomanesi Mora ceotramlealuias tbe ordinary kinds, and cannot be soid in competition with tb« mol tttnde of low testjttmrf wetaht, atom or pirns

J. T. PATTOS & CO.,

DCAUDBOI

CHOICE MEATS.

Soothdown Mutton and Lamb Corner Fourth and Obie.

JOE MILLER

AT TIMES.

It is doubtless well enough, in its way, for tradesmen who find themselves "stuck" with unsold stocks provided for a past season to try to get rid of the same by advertising "cut prices" "Btunning bargains," and so forth. But it is much better to be ALWAYS in position to guarantee lower prices, by from 10 to 25 per cent., than any competition, on CURRENT, SEASONABLE GOODS, all Departments of

OWEN, PIXLEY & CO'S Clothing Store.

Our facilities and means enable us to take quick advantage of all "breaks" and "cuts" in the prices of Woolens oar other fabrics employed in the manufacture of Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing so that when ever a turn in the market favorable to the consumer occurs, the effect ia promptly manifested in the several Departments of

OWEN PIXLEY & CO'S Clothing Store.

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In correspondingly low prices for the finished product. Opportunities for quoting cut prices are so commonplace in our experience that we do not think of parading them in type every time they occur.

For the rest, it is well known that we manufacture our own Clothing stocks that we Recail at Wholesale Prices that we show our own confidence in our ability to undersell any competition by standing ready, at all times, to take back, (if returned uninjured) anything bought at

Owen Pixley & Cos.

CLOTHING STORE,

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—THE—

Reliable Grocer,

Comes to the tront to-day with everything good and nice. He haa Dressed Hens, Bed Raspberries, Black Raspberries, Huckleberries, Gooseberries, Red Currents, Cherries, Watermelons, Bananas, Oranges. Lemons, Chattanooga Tomatoes, String: Beans, White Wax Beans, Fresh Peas, Turnips, Radishes, Onions, Beets, Cauliflower, Fine Large Cabbage, New Potatoes, Green Corn, Choice Country Butter.

Gaze on the above and go and order yonr Sunday dinner.

BEAUTIFUL WORK. J. W. Roberts is doing some most artistic jobs of wall papering Mid at prices that are reasonable.

GREAT BAKGAINS —n»— Carriages, Phaetons, Buggies

I have tbe largest stock of Carriages, Photons and Baggies in tbe city and they most be sold in tbe next sixty days They an all of my own manufacture and axe made of tbe beet materials in tbe world, this work baa all been finiabed in December hurt, and tbe varnish perfectly bard and dry, and will not spot to mud. Tbe reputation of my work baa been established tor more than IS years, and I claim to be the oldest carriage manufacturer now in the dty. If yon want an bonest job and well proportioned, well finished and most stylish, dont fall to call at 121 south 3rd vet (np stairs). Ihaveaold my took aad Trr**"4*1* to Fonts, Hunter A Co* and I have nothing more to do with repairs. My only object to to dose out tbe large stock of Carriagea, Phaetons

Baggies made up last year. WILLIAM POTHS, 121 Sooth Third street (nptfaixs.)

10 to 96 par CGJat. oompetitjer"

BstaMianodtisaa, iBsarpwr**** V-

Phoenix Fonndry and Machine Works,

Airs DBAX

A ALL KINDS

as is the case throughout

Machinery and Machinery-Users Supplies.

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Flour Mill Work Our Specialty.'

HavelmoreTpatterna, larger experience and capacity, and employ more mechanle*jtiaan tany other aim liar establishment within seventy-five mile of Terre Haute.

Ropalr and Jobbing Work given gpeelaltteiition.7 Write or call on us and see or yournelve*. 801 to 885 North Ninth street, near Union Depot.

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