Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 15, Number 42, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 April 1885 — Page 5

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PAPER FOR THE PFOPLE.

THE RAMBLER.

JWTJSB AND OBSERVATIONS ON TERS ABOUND TOWN

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The newest thing in local political circles this week has been the talk oi C. W Brown, the well-known job printer, being nominated by the Republicans for the office of Mayor. The talk has been so much in his flavor that it looks—if properly managed—aa if it would set into a boom. Mayor Armstrong's positive statement that he would not accept a renominatlon, and that the uncertain ty of Councilman Joe Briggs accepting it has made the Republicans look around with interest, and Mr. Brown's name is very prominently used at present, fto more honest, upright or reliable man in Terre Haute could be selected for the Republican nominee for Mayor than Chris Brown, whose long residence and business career have given him a reputation of which aay man might well be proud. He has the qualifications in every degree for the position, and he would make an officer whose actions would be creditable alike to the city and to himself. One thing that would give him strength before the people, and particularly among the laboring men, is the fact that in all the depressions in the printing business here, be has never taken advantage of the opportunities that have offered for the employment of «heap labor, and the printers haveal ways looked upon him as one of their best friends. A recommendation like this will be a strong one in .making votes, and, without saying a word against any other gentlemen who may be mentioned for the nomination, it will be safe to say that the Republicans can put np no stronger candidate than C. W. Brown.

This seems to be the Brown's year, a* W. H. Brown, agent of the American Express, has been talked up as an aval! able candidate for the mayoralty by the Republicans. Mr. Brown is president of the Board of Trade, a good business man, and would no doubt make a strong candidate. The nomination will probably go to one of the three, W. H. Brown C. W. Brown or J. H. Briggs, and iu either case the Republicans will have a good strong man to work for.

Mayor Armstrong has made a good officer, one of the very best the city has ever had, one, too, as the Gazette remarks, who has placed his official duties above his business interests, and while there will be regrets that he deolines a second election, there remains the fact that he did wisely when he decided upon devoting his attention to his business. No mau can afford to give up his own private interests to fill a public office whose salary does not. repay him for for what he lo&es. The gentleman can retire from the office with the consciousness of having fulfilled all its duties with dignity and success.

The question of who is to be the Democratic nominee for Mayor seems to be a sort of a catch as catch can affair just at present. Since Col. MoLean is so positively out of the race, and Messrs. Foster, Kolsem and Stein declare they will not accept it, it begins to look as if the whilom Qreeubackerfrom the Third ward, Mr. Wildy, has hand hold on the nomination. He says he wants it, but declares in the same breath that be is not working for it, two statements conflicting. An immense advantage that he would have in making the race, would be in being able to be at work in two places at the same time, through V. {. Dickbout, who looks enough like him to pass in a crowd. While the genuine Wildy was worklug the boys in the Sixth ward the duplicate candidate could be doing the same in the Fourth, and thus he could make twice as thorough canvass as one man could make. The Rambler makes no charge ior this valuable suggestion, and Mr. Wildy may use it for what it is worth. Squire Grafton F. Cookerly, has been added to the list of possible candidates, and while his name is not frequently used he may develop into a dark horse. J.

M. Sankey's name has been mentioned, also, but it is not thought likely that he would accept it after soaring as high a* he did after a Government appointment.

It cannot be said, however, that Mr. Wildy has a sure thing on the nomination, for there are other very excellent men being named for the place. Among others may be mentioned W. H. Sage, W. n. Scndder, John T. Scott, Dr. Roberts aud F. F. Keith. Tbe latter is also said to have his eye on the nomination of city Treasurer, but if Councilmad Kitxpatrick wants that the wellpotted politicians say he will have no trouble in outstripping his older opponent. If all these gentleman named really care for the position the conflict for the position will be interesting all the way through.

One officer to be elected this spring, and one of the most important, is that ef assessor. It is a very responsible position and an incompetent official is likely to cause much confusion and no little expense to tbe city in correcting his mistakes. Tbe Democratic candidate will moat likely be Shop Wataon, the present incumbent. Tbe only Republican mentioned thoa tar is Fred Cornell, vfbo would make a good race.

The announcement that OontKilman AfcKeea, whose term expires noxt

month, will decline a renominatlon, as waa propbecied several weeks ago, will cause the voters in the northern part of the First ward to demand that their section of the ward have a representative in the coundl. They claim that that portion of the ward has never beea represented, and they are going to have one this time, if it is possible. There will be some kicking if they do not succeed, and as the Democrats will nominate a candidate after the Republicans, they will attempt to conciliate the bickers by putting up a Nortbender. Dan Davis and Fred Faust are being talked of, with chances about even between their friends,

Several months ago a shrewd Democratic politician said, in speaking of the aspirants for government positions: "Col. McLean will be likely to get an appointment, and agood one. He coo Id have the place of revenue collector if be wantsit, but he's not after that." Meeting the same politician yesterday, he said "What did I tell you about Col. McLean He made less blow about his chances, worked quietly, and hascarried off one of the best prizes yet given to Indiana." There is no question but that the appointment of Col. McLean has given universal satisfaction here,j alike with Democrats and Republicans, and tbat he is very popular is shown by the kind words given him by the press of the State irrespective of party. Tbe talk from Washington the past few days has been that Gen. Black, commissioner of pensions would allow his name to be used as a candidate for Sen ator from Illinois, with some prospect of suecess, and in case tbat should ccur tbat Col. McLean would be promoted to the position of commissioner. Col. McLean's term of office, by the way, will begin on the 16th inst,,

There has been no commotion in tbe postoffice war since Mr. Regan returned from Washington, and he has maintained a manly silence about what be did there that commends itself to tbe public. He has not been interviewed by tbe reporters, and if one wants to know about his chances he has to seek some other soarceof information. The gentlemen who have maintained this discreet silence, will have no hasty words to swallow when the appointment is made, which will not occur until towards the expiration of Mr. Jones' term, in May.

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Mrs. Coates, a wealthy widow of Greencastle, has purchased the old Duy property on Osborn street, and donated it to the Presbyterians for tbe purpose of establishing a Presbyterian college for females. It will be known as the

Coates Female Cellege," and its management will be in the hands of aboard of trustees, at present composed of Rev. Geo. R. Pelroe, Judge B. E. Rhoads, S. B. Davis, C. W. Conn, J. T. Scoville, S. C. Stlmson, H. P. Townley, E. M. Mering, and L. D. Thomas. Judge Rhoads is president, S. B. Davis, secretary, and C. W. Conn, treasurer of the board. The details of tbe plan of management of the school of course are not perfected yet, but the school will probably be opened in tbe fall. Tbe school which opened there last fall did not meet with the success that was anticipated, but there seems to be no reason—as the Presby teriaus have no female school in the State—why a school of the class intended should not be managed here with with profit. No other city in the State, indeed in the west, can boast of better educational facilities than are afforded here, and the addition of a female seminary of a high order will do credit to thq city and the church organization which establishes it.

Secretary Oakey, of the Board of Trade Is figuring on the cost of publishing tbe fiuest piece of advertising that has ever been issued in Terre Haute. It is in the shape of a pamphlet deciibing the city and Its many advantages as a manufacturing center, and as a place of resideuce. The plan is to have the book fully Illustrated with views of tbe notable buildings, public and otherwise, the prominent business blocks, private residences, etc. Such a book would be tbe best advertisement we have ever bad, and the well known ability of Mr. Oakey is a guarantee tbat the reading matter would be up to the standard of the illustrations. All that is necessary to Insure tbe publication of the pamphlet is for our business men to taxe hold of it, and give it tbe patronage it deserves in tbe way of advertising. The cost of issuing such a work will be considerable, but tbe high class of advertising afforded by it should secure such rates as to almost cover the cost. A decision about issuing it will not be reached until after tbe business men have been interviewed as to its practicability, and it is to be hoped that they will be in favor of supporting it in the manner it deserves. No pamphlet has ever been issued tbat does Terre Haute the ample juatice it should have, and here la an opportunity that should not be allowed to pass. .v

Tbe talk tbat the gas people are making against the electric light is not doing much good, and tbe prospects are that the gas company will be *o mew bat damaged by the introduction of the new light here. One of the principal arguments used against it is tbat it costa more than gas. This is met, however, by tbe electric light people and their friends by the statement that, on tbe other hand, candlesare cheaper than gas, and if the question of cost is tbe only one to be taken into consideration tbe best thing is to return to tbe tallow dip of oar forefathers. Tbe subscribers to tbe new light company seem to be satisfied with its workings, and it now looks as if its prosperity to —ted. The

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number of ngw subscribers assured wb^n the works will accommodate them seeins proof tbat electricity as means of illumination is a go in our city. The company has a list of fifty subscribers, and many more are promised wLen tbe plant is increased in capacity. All that tbe gas managers can say against it'wiil not amount to much except to advertise it, as long as tbe light continues to give the satisfaction tbat it now promises.

Last bight, however, the lights all went out about seven o'clock and the patrons were compelled to fall back on gas. Some one suggests tbat a good way to precipitate an interesting light would be for the gas company to refuse the use of gas to those who have tbe electric apparatus in their establish' ments, Tbe electric light people would no doubt be pleased to have such an order issued, for it would greatly benefit them in along run. The Bpiritof intolerance in such a movement would make many enemies for an organization instigating it

—Leggett's office has a new Typewriter. —The latest dramas at low prices at the Opera Hous* next week.

—An immense siock of all the spring shapes iu bats at "Sykes Hat Store."

—J. A. ..IARSHAWL has sold bis small musical merchaudlHe to Ba.ue

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—WM POTHS has resumed the Carriage business at No. 122 south Sixth street, one squsre south of the post office. Give bim your order for a substantial well made vehicle. Special attention will be given to repairing.

—Cold weather is not ended and it will take several loads of coal to pull us all through. Get a good article and honest weight, at lowest prices, of Petdue under Dowling Hall. i"': —Jacob Kern is just now making a specialty of Spectacles, having a very large stock, including the real Pebble. If you are troubled with your present glasses and see if h* can't suit your eyes.

—Now is the time, young people, to arrange for the Spring term at the Terre a a $

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Co.'s celebrated hats at -SyKea* Hat store."

—Young men or young ladies are sensible in embracing the present opportunities of entering the Spring term of the Terre Haute Commercial College fn

HOOP SHIRTS AND BUSTLES, CENT STORE, FOURTH STRF ET

—See here If you want a stylish and serviceable Buggy Harness or a pretty Lap Duster, at the most reasonable prices, call on Peter Miller, 505 Main street.

THE BOSS CHAIR. 'i

R. Forster has just got it, Offioe chairs, Platform Rockers and Sewing Cbairs, with an

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comfortable chair yeu ever sat in.

—PHILIP KADEL, in tbe McKeen Block, who has one of the best workmen on light harness in the city, has now on exhibition some very elegant Light Harness at reasonable prices. He has a very large stock of harness of every description, together with Trunks and Valises.

NEW NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY, CENT STORE, FOURTH STREET.

BABY WAGONS,

If you want a "daisy" baby wagon call at R. Forster's furniture hefbse, 320 Main street, and see his stock, which for beauty and variety will suit any taste.

LEADING SHADES IN SEWING SILK OR VEILINGS, CENT STORE.

BEST GRADES

PIANOS AND ORGANS Are the

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J. A. MARSHALL, 828 Main Street.

Or, D. H. Baldwin & Co., Indianapolta and Cincinnati.

THE "GEM" SHIRT, Hunter's make, 11.00, nnlaundered, perfect fitting, any length aleeve, best in the market.

—Riddle has money to loan.

No Place Like Foster's for Carpets. NOVELTY BRAIDS AND LACE TRIMMINGS, AT CENT STORE, FOURTH STREET. —PSORIQUE the Great Itch Cure, for sale by all Druggists.

DISKOH sells pasts in soy quanity.

Best Body Brussels Carpets Foster's.

A Prompt, Safe Snre Care

For Itch in SB minutes, with O Quick CarmHv* for Itch. For tale toy an Druggists. Tbe trade Supplied by Oook dt BelL

Fine Velvet Carpets! Foster's.

BABY CARR1AQE8.

As you pass by tbe Central Bookstore take a peep at those pretty baby carriages. With a sweet baby and one of these carriages the happiness of any woman ought to be complete.

Speaking of tbe Central Bookstore it should be added that ita supply of good reading was never more complete than now, and as is well known it is headquarters for commercial stationery and blank books of every description.

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It is a great comfort, and gratifying to go into such a complete Shoe Store as tbat of Stein

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and will now devote hi* entire attention to Pianos, Organs and Singer Sewing Machines at tbe same stand, where be will be pleased to see his old patrons» and new ones, too. .. fii —Any person having a vacant lot can put a house on it for very little money. Peter.Miller has a frame dwelling to be moved ttff the present lot, No. 215 north Fifth. Enquire at 605 Main, "'f

Heckelsberg's, 421 Main

street, and find any style Qf shoe that may be wanted. Their stock is now full and complete in every department, selected from the best manufacturers and sold at prices to suit the times.

—See "Fanchon" at the Opera Monday evening.

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Horse Brushes, Trace Chains

Garden rakes and hoes, cheap for cash, to close out, by Dunbar Hardware Company.

Wads worth & Martinez

Pure prepared paints, guaranteed to give satisfaction or building repainted at our expense. Dunbar Harware Co., agents.

Every Kind: of Lace Curtains at Foster's.

Farmers Attention.

Two cars of Seed Oats just received at J. F. Rodel's corner of Second and Ohio street. »,V kivN

Feed of every kind for Horses 'and Cattle, delivered to any part of the city.

Brussels Carpets 50c. Foster's.

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^CHOICE MEATS:'

Mischler's elegant parlor meat market, on Main street, just east of Sixth, is now the recognized headquarters for the choicest fresh meats of all kinds. His smoked bams and breakiast bacon can't be beat. Try his sausage.

Double Fold Cashmeres 10c at Foster's.

no extra.

Ladles, there is no extra charge for making Shoes to measure at I. K. CLATFELTER'S.

All Wool Carpets SOc-'at Foster'r TO-

PSORIQUE cures Illinois Mange in 90 minutes. For sale by all dtuggists. f|?s

Foster will sell you Carpets Cheaper now than later, xjyj' SIGN OF THE SILVER GUN

No. 22 North Fourth Street

A splendid assortment of Breech Loading Guns, Gun Implements, Canvas Coats and Vests, and Ammuniton. Loaded Shells always on hand for sale.

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Best Dollar Silks

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1,000 speculators to Invest in my choioe bargains in lands in Harper, Butler, Sumner, 'Sedgwick, Greenwood and Woodson counties Kansas. On appliplioation at my office a large sectional map of Kansas and all information coning the West can be secured. *-v "w. T. LEGOBTT.

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And on the Corner of Nintti and Chestnut Streets is JAe Miiler's Grocery Stand.

N^fuch liiM sustained the reputatlon made on tbe opening day and kept all tbe promises that in a strictly first-claes grocery would be kept. People telephone their orders from all parts of town to the Chestnut Street Grocery. There is nothing in the market that he does not keep. POULTRY, .U

EARLY LETTUCE. EARLY ONIONS, Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc. In fact, as stated before, find out what the others have and then order of Miller, and you will get what you want.

Always the Lowest Prices on Carpets at Foster's. *.

CALIFORNIA ORANGES J. H. Briggs is not behind with them.

Large, clear, fine fruit. Briggs has also a ear of choice Apples. Fourth and Cherry Street

PSORIQUE cores Wabash Scratches in 30 minutes. For aalebyall druggists.

NOTICE to TAX-PAYERS Time for payment of State and County taxes will expire April 20th.

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wus a standin' en. Es she wuz a goin' along, on her way back to the depot, a strugglin' along under tbe two well-filled baskets, a man nodded at her an' sex: "Want a dray, ma'am?'' "N-o-o, I guess not," sez the woman "I'm too fur from home I hain't got money 'nnft left to pay the freight on it. I'm muoh obleeged, though. Tarry Hut's a powerful nice town. A feller back thar axed me ef I didn't want a suit o' boy's clotbee, a 'nutber inquired ef I didn't want a back, an,* now you offer me a dray. I wishtllived here an' could git all my groceriee uv E. R. Wright dr Co." She ought to be here to day and go with me thare to git fur Sunday dinner. Strawberries, Asparagus, Lettuce. Radishes, Oyster Plant, Pie Plant, Cucumbers, Dressed Hens and Spring Chickens, Cranberries, Oran-

Lemons, Creamery and Country utter, Canned Goods, very cheap Hamenade, Maple Syrup and Honey.

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Is being crowded to its utmost capacity with the product of our factory, and we do not vary from the fact when we say that our exhibit will discount any previous effort we have made for outfitting the myriads who trade with us.

Our prices are much lower than ever. call and see our

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(EHOU) TIIE WORLD'S GREATEST WONDERS HERE ISSEHtlED.

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A Doable Circa* Com panr. A. Theatre with a Portable All the Preatdrata in Wax. An Enormous Menagerie. An Encyclopedia of Race*. A Museum of Living Wonders. Representative! of all Kaiiom. Wax Statues of Noted Men. JtV» Distincnished Performer*. ABobuu flf. IS Oenalne Performing Araks. President Arthur in wax. A Peinale gnafce Charmer. French Aerial Bteyele-Rtders. English Zqaestriaas and Athletes. A Ctrcns Troupe of Lady Artists. 14 Acts by Lady Performers. None but Ban-Back Riders* The World's Chasm Acts simultaneously in the DeAvlin, ths Phantom lady. General Ornntin Was. 0 Moiley Agile Clowns. and the Meztoo Comieal Trained Donkeys. Cvte and Cunning Ponies. Trained liheals of Every Ihli

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B00TS AND SHOES! Owing to our removal to :r Indianapolis we will close out the stock of Boots and Shoes of the Famous Shoe Store, 513 Main street, at greatly reduced prices.

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PSORIQUE cures Itch in 20 minutes.

Enormous!

It will take an enormous big space in The Mail to tell of all the good things to be had at John G. Dobbs' well filled grocery house, 204 and 206 south Fourth street He has everything to be found in the market.

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IJICMJMHG THE FOLLOW1STO ASTOCJtUIXO FACTS'.

Nothing identified with the past The Present, Revelation. W. II. Vjmderbllt in Wax. 'M

Sampson," the Giant Klepbant. 600 Specimens of the Snake Tribe. The Largest Tents ever used. A Drove of Desert Camels. Tattooed Sonth Sea Savages. A Herd of Performing Elephants. Reason-Gifted Trick St allions. Arabian Athletes and Gymnasts. Giant Australian Kangaroos. Jay Gould, the Monopolist, in Wax. A Snow-white Buffalo. iK The Mammoth Kansas Ox. Giant Emues and Ostriches. Guiteau, the Assassin, in Wax. Menagerie of Trained Animals. Many Bands of Music.

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Grotesque Procession Sights. Great Street Parade. Tit am* of Elephants in Harness.

Titanic Tableau Cars. A Mon*ter Steam Orchestrion. Many Mechanioo-Antomatie Ftgnres. Groups of Dancing muamies.

Cfciidren under years one half price.

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