Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 15, Number 48, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 May 1885 — Page 4

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THE MAIL

A PAPER

FOR THE

PEOPLE

*P. S. WESTFALL,*

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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Kos. 20 and 22 Sooth Filth Street, Printing House Square.

TERRE HAUTE, MAY 23 1885.

"OFFENSIVELY partisan" meansbeing offensive to the party in power. 'V-.

FBOM present indications the Republican war cry in '88 will be "Black Jack" Logan. _____________

THE postofflce war has been settled iioW let as have the revenue business arranged, and many anxioas hearts will be relieved.

VICTOR Huao, the great French poet, novelist, dramatist and statesman, died in Paris yesterday afternoon. For sixty years he has been one of the most admired men in France, and his reputation has been bounded only by the civilized -world.

Ai* effort is being made, which it is thought will be successful, to re-open the Hew Orleans exposition next winter. Subscriptions are being taken for the purpose of raising the necessary Junds and a fair measure of success has attended the effort.

IF the Democrats carry the Sixth ward there will be a tie in the council, and Mayor Kolsem will have the deciding ^ote. It is said the Democrats have made too many promises than will prosper them in that event, and therefore they will make no special effort to carry the Sixth.

As though the times were not sufficiently out of joint the bug men tell us we are to have a visitation of locusts. There are two kinds. One set comes every seventeen years, the other every thirteen years. Both are billed for this season. Such a double visitation has not occurred for 221 years, so the etomologistssay. ______________

SENATOR YOORHRKB is in favor of electing a postmaster by popular vote, Just as other city officers are chosen, and in a recent Interview speaks of a bill he once introduced into the Senate. Pro bably the Senator thinks life too short to get mixed up in such a postofflce iight„ as he has had on hand here, and and the other is an easier way out.

THE Kansas supreme oourt has been called upon to decide a point probably never before raised. It seems that when the jury went out one of the number proposed to open their deliberations with prayer, and thereupon proceeded to pra^"long and loud." The verdict

the lawyer moved to set it aside on the ground of "undue influence exercised 3y one of the jurymen by means of public prayer in the jury room."'

KANSAS, especially the Southern part •f the State, has been greatly afflicted with wind and rain storms this spring. There have been water-spouts, cyclones, hall storms, and if there is any other variety of storm Kansas has probably bad at least a sample of it. Quite a number of people have lost their lives and an Immense amount of live stock and other property have been destroyed. People who oontemplate migrating to Kansas will have to consider the Btorui sevtion in reaching their oonolusiona.

THKRB is a singular war going on at the national capital between the blonde and brunette girls who want clerical positions In the departments. The complaint of the blondes is that the brunettes are given preference in official appointments and the answer to this is that the brunettes are as a rule, steadier in their tbits than the blondes, and that the best interests of the public service justify the discrimination. Of course this is a libel on tha blondes, who propose to make it very hot for the appointing powers if justioe is not done them, and everybody knows the caloric capacity of a red-headed girl when she lays herself out for a ass. Unless this thing is stopped the temperature at Washington this summer will be unusually high.

IN a recent sermon Prof. Swing, of Chicago, took occasion to disapprove of ibe notion that diseases can be cured by prayer—an idea that has been prevalent i.f late In many parte of the country. He said prayer has its office in the heart of man and can in no manner displace science. The prayer cure, be suggested, bas never had any effect upon the rates ot mortality, except when it subjected them to great sudden Increase! He contended that labor was one of the laws of eur being and in illustrating this fact used this eloquent language: "Man has no world but only the materials ont of which to fashion a human universe a tongue that could speak, but no language an ear, but no music a forest, but no lumber ore, but no iron or gold, •lay, but no ohina and no brick fields, but no harvest sleep, but no shelter soow, but no shoes huager, bat no table sentiment, but no beauty.** All these It was man's province and duty to create by bis own labor and so is his duty to cars bis diseases, and not by laitb bat by medical sdence. In othsr words be most make oas of the natural tfudm which God has provided for the keallng of bit ailments and not expect fee Intsrrsatton of the supernatural.

TO YO UNO MEN.

The first and greatest duty of parents to their children is to give them the best education in their power, and by this we mean moral as well asintelf&ctual training. Many parents undervalue this because their own education was limited and imperfect and yet they managed to get along well in life and accumulate property. Being ab!e to this without much "book learning" themselves, they reason that their children ought to be able to do so too, aod hence that it is a waste of money to keep them'in school They are fortified in this view by seeing the number of college educated men who have accomplished little or nothing id life.

And yet, for all that, thire is nothing that parents can do for their children that comes anywhere near being so good as to give them the best education in their power. That is a poor view of life which values it maiuly from the standpoint of money. There are plenty of money kings in the world, but we have not yet heard of their doing the world any great amount of good. As a rule they are intensely selfish, worshiping their money and caring little for the good of the many. Now and then there is an exception, but when we are looking for these characters whose good and great deeds have ornamented history we do not search the records of the rich. A man may give his thought so exclusively to money-making as to lose sight of the better things of life, goodness, charity, kindness, beauty, sentiment. A reasonably educated man will seldom do so. The love for books which he acquires during his student years usually irakes such an impression upon his mind that it can never be wholly eradicated. It has become woven into the texture of his being. It enables him to taste every enjoyment of a high and exalted nature that are denied to those who lack this training in literature, science and philosophy. Those who have it not do not know how much they miss in life. Only those who have it know how rich the possession makes them, however poor they may be^ in worldly goods.

If a young man's parents have denied him such an education as he feels they ought to have given him, or if by reason of narrow circumstances they have been unable to give it to him, let him determine to supply the deficiency for himself. Thousands of young men have done this and been all the better and stronger for it. Few men indeed ever live to regret the years they spent at school. On the contrary money could not buy what they got there. ,,* :.i\

ARGUING in favor of a more stringent license law in Pennsylvania the Philadelphia Times says "It is idle to say that prohibition is impracticable and it is of little moment even to prove it. If the liquor traffic can't be restrained within the limits of reasonable safety to society, a revolutionary prohibition tide ... «vmiv «i Butoi/ no vuu uaj ouaTOUB the night, and this is the plain, logical truth to which the friends of the present license system are now closing their eyes." The Times simply gives utterance to a sentiment which exists all over the country. The defiant attitude of the liquor men and their organized opposition to every statute looking to the proper restraint of the business of liquor selling, has been the most potential factor in the prohibition movement. A few of them have been wise enough to see this and have counseled moderation, but their counsel bad not been heeded. A good, high-license law,thoroughly emforced, would perhaps be the most practical and effective way of dealing with the liquor question at present, but if the liquor sellers and their friends make it impossible to enact such a law, or to enforce it when enacted, there will be a ground-swell of popular sentiment in favor of total prohibition, from one end of the land to the other.

IN view of the prospect of a cholera visitation this summer the Pennsylvania Railway company is having a careful personal inspection made of all its stations, cars, coaches, water supply and everything connected with the roid that might be instrumental in carrying le contagion,totheend that strict sanitary regulations may be enforced. The example of this great corporation ought to be followed by all the railroads in the land. The railway is the most potent agency for the dissemination of an epidemic. The waiting-rooms, the closets, the cushions and upholstering of the cars, the water and drinking vessels, all may become active agents in spreading the infection. The passenger may be never so careful in his efforts to escape the contagion, if the plague lurks near him In the things mentioned,he may fall a victim to it in spite of all bis precautions. The railroads, steamboats and and other system of conveyance, owe it to the public as well as to themselves, to use every possible care to put their lines in the best sanitary condition.

MRS. HKVDRICXS declares that Washington life would kill her that the faahionable requirements of the capital are not oongenial to her disposition and far exceed her strength. Everybody, she says, seems dressed for a holiday and that simplicity and common sense are entirely out of the question. This la sensible enough on the part of Mrs. Hendricks, bat the public Is likely to remember that there is a certain other lady to whom Washington life Is quite ooogental and who always reigoed there as social queen. This lady Mrs. Hendricks made as a spsdal sad successful sflatt to kssp out of Washington soslsty

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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

UNDER the intelligent management of Mr. Theodore Thomas, orchestra music in this country has made a remarkable advancement within the last twenty years. Step by step he has pushed forward until be now has, what he long dreamed of having, a permanent orchestrain the city of New York. During tho winter months there are weekly concerts in New York, Brooklyn and adjacent cities, which afford constant and regular employment for his musicians, while the summer and fall seasons are taken up with travelling engagements and the series of summer night concerts in Chicago during July and August. Mr. Thomas is entitled to the thanks of all music-loving people for the progress the orchestra has made under his guidance and leadership in this country.

IT is thought the new version of the Old Testament, which has jubt been issued in England, will give much better satisfaction than the New Testament revision did. Profiting by the experience the latter furnished, the translators have made fewer changes in the text, adhering to the old reading whenever it was possible to do so without violating the spirit of the original. In the first chapter of Genesis the changes are very slight. In place of "the world was without form and void," and "the evening and the morning were the first day," the new version has "the world was waste and void," and "there was evening and there was morning, a first day." These are the only important changes. It is said the present revision has been received in England with much greater evidences of favor than the revised form of the New Testament was.

IN re-electing Gen. John A. Logan United States Senator, the Republican members of the Illinois Legislature have honoied themselves and their State. This happy issue if the case resulted after a protracted and stubborn contest which lasted for several months. At first the Legislature was a tie on joint ballot but the election of a Republican in place ef a deceased Democrat, gave the Republicans a majority. Gen. Logan is in every way worthy of the honor bestowed upon him. He was the most conspicuous and successful volunteer general of the war. His long service in the United States Senate gained him the confidence and respect of the whole country. While not a brilliant man, be has shown himself to be a courageous one and his integrity has never been questioned. As candidate for the VicePresidency in the last campaign he gained additional reputation and his return to the Senate is a fitting recognition by the Republicans of Illinois of the splendid services he has tendered 10 his party.

IT is now considered as settled that the cause of the terrible epidemic of typhoid fever at Plymouth, Pa., was the use of water which had been poisoned uy urainage trom a house wnere typhoid fever had prevailed for several months. And this fact tends to corroborate the theory generally entertained by the medical profession, that typhoid fever is propagated by its own poison, which is commonly conveyed to the excreta of persons suffering from the disease, through the water used for drinking. Yet comparatively little attention is given to the matter of securing pure water. How often is the well which furnishes the family water supply and the cess-pool into which all the filth is poured, situated within a few feet of each other 1 With the closer building up of our towns and cities there is an increase of this deadly malady. The reason Is obvious the water supply is less pure. Boards of health ought to give special attention to this subject and when no such organization. exists it should be every man's business to point out the danger of using impure water.

The choicest Fruits can be found every day at Will White's.***

"NO FLY IN YOURS" after buying wire window screens at A. G. Austin it Co's. —IF you want to borrow money call on RIDDLE. —Take Tornado Insurance now,

HIDDLB HAMILTON

A Co., Agents.

Clothing at prices to suit everyone at Philip Schloss' Assignee Sale. corner of Fifth aud Main. —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 hs can't suit your eyee.

—See here! If you want a stylish and serviceable Buggy Harness or a pretty Duster, at the most reasonable prices, call on Peter Miller, 606 Main street.

THOSE DAKER CHAIRS. R. Foster is having a trig run on those Quaker Chairs—Mahogany frame and Leather seats. Another lot received this week are going like hot cakea.

—Ladles should not forget that the Star Laundry, 802 Main, is the best place in this dty to have their Lace Curtains, Holland Shadea, Whits Dresses, Dress Skirts, and fine Embroidered articles dons up. Goods called for and delivered.

New City Directory.

Active work has been commenced on the City Directory. The work, a heretofore, will be complete in every doptrtmect. A spsdal and valuable new feature will be added for tboan desiring It, which will be full business private

eh will bs folly explained to the public by tbs osnvssssrs and circular.

CHA& a 8BKL A OO.. Publishers, 10 South Fifth susst. Tslephons tXL

Eire! Fire! Fire!

Fires are not always extinguished. The best way to guard against loss is to to insure at Hager's Insurance Office. The oldest agency in the city. -.•Ac..:.:'.' —LESLIE D. THOMAS has removed his law office from Fourth and Ohio streets to No. 420 Main street, the former office of Col. W. E. McLean.

Terre Haute Building Loan Fund and Savings Association, No. 17 will be organized Thursday evening, May 28, at the office of Riddle, Hamilton A Co., Officers will be elected aod the first collection will be made. Person desiring shares can be accommodated by calling early, as there area few shares left.

—The Star Laundry has moved from 677% Main street to 802 Main Btreet, where with increased facilities they are better prepared to do fine Laundering than ever before.

—Don't fail to hear Philip Phillips at Asbury on Monday and Tuesday evenings-

SLIPPERS FOR LADIEStto The most extensive variety of Ladies' Slippers, at extremely low prices, can be found at A. H. Boegeman's, 104 south Fourth street. „-.H

—Plate Glass Insured against accidental breakage by RIDDLE HAMILTON

—The Star Laundry, 802 Main street, bas just received from New York anew appliance for doing up Lace Curtains, whiph excells anything in the State. 5

MEITS SHOES.i

Gentlemen, if you want a pair of extra nice hand sewed shoes, get them at A. H- Boegeman's 104 south Fourth street

Corner Fifth and Main.

Custom made suits at a great sacriflc. 1. A fialo At Philip Schloss' Assignee Sale.

At Fifth and MainT^J

A handsome line of Children's Clothing, at astonishingly low prices, at the Assignee of Philip Sobloss.

Still greater reductions are being made on several

lots of Suits and other Clothing at Philip Schloss' Assignee Sale

PSORIQUE cures Itch and Wabash Scratches in 20 minutes. For sale by all druggists.

Corner Fifth and Main.

See those |25 suits to measure at Philip Schloss' Assignee Sale. 4

THE "GEM" SHIRT, Hunter's make, $1.00, unlaundered, perfect fitting, any length sleeve, best In the market.

—IF you have money to loan call on RIDDLE.

$10.00.

See the suits that are beibg sold at Philip Schloss' Assignee sale, corner Fifth and Main.

POWDER

AhsWsly Poro-

Thlr powder never varies. A marvel of parity, strength and wholenmeneah More eeonomlealuian the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold In oompetltlon with the moltltude of tow test, abort wei*ht,alnm or phosphate powders. Sokl onlylncana. HOTAX. BAXME PowraotOo. Wail sLN.Y.

N. PIEBCE,

Attorney at Law,

OSeet-SOSH Street.

T. I PATTON 00„

DKAUEBSSIK

CHOICE meats.

RED HOT!

Five Losses by Fire Within One Week!

Saturday the dwelling house on south Center avenue, belonging to the heirs of Agnes Thompson, was badly damaged by fire.

Sunday the residence of Robert Jackson, four miles northeast Of the city, was damaged by fire, and saved only by the heroic efforts of his daughters, who deserve credit for coolness and bravery displayed.

Monday the residence of T. H. Riddle, on south Sixth street was almost entirely destroyed by the fiery element.

Thursday morning the block on the northwest corner of Sixth and Ohio street was badly damaged by fire. The entire block south from the building occupied by A. B. Mewhentiey A Co. and running back to the alley on the west is owned by Jos. Strong and was insured by Riddle Hamilton A Co as was also the Everlasting Elevator Bucket Co., occupying the corner room in this block.

It is not astonishing that these five losses, should all have been sustained by Riddle, Hamilton A Co., for with their large business they have insurance in every block in town, and a large coon try business also, built up by their prompt and progressive way of doing business. They adjust and pay their losses promptly from their own office. When you have anything in the insurance line call at their office, drop them a postal card, or telephone them, and in either case our call will have imediate attention rom RIDDLE, HAMILTON A CO.

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LADIES' SHOES. ,-t.

Ladies, when you want a neat fitting, well made, easy shoe, call on A. H. Boegeman, 104 south Fourth street, and get a pair of his New York last, machine sewed, hand turned. He has just received an immense stock, and at his low prioes they are going rapidly.

Corner Fifth and Main.

Examine the goods and prices at Philip Schloss'Assignee Sale

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Southdown Mutton and|Tjunb. Itautfe sad Ohio.

WHITE ROBES

Elegantly Embroidered! Just Opened jfc

HpREFvG^OOT & CO.

Come and see them! We offer them very cheap and think they are the handsomest Embroidered Robes ever shown in the city.

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All the latest novelties now open. We invite special attention to the many New Shapes we are now exhibiting in Coaching, Coaching Canopy, Lace Trimmed, Lace Covered and Fancy Brocade Silk Tops, with natural sticks, imported handles elegantly carved, of Weitiel, Ebony, French Cedar, etc.

[Fans! fans fcrj Fans

Exquisite Novelties^'in White Satin Fans, Painted Satin Fans, Feather Fans, Feather Tip Fans, etc. Also an immense variety,of Japanese Fans in all tne new styles.

We are still the headquirters f6r Jetf&ey Waists.

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I want to say a few 1 words to young married peepel this afternoon. Marry young, and if you make a hit dont brag about it. Remember that love is like the measels— we never have it bnt once. Don't be jealous. I have the most utter contempt for a jealous man. He is always hunting for something he ixs don't want to find. And if he does find it, he wishes he hadn't. And

last, but not least, don't go to boarding, or live with your mother-in-law. But get a cozy cottage, furnish it plainly, in accordance with your means, buy your groceries and table supplies, and clothes baskets, and rolling pins, and tater mashers and all such things needed about the house at E. R. Wright's White Front Grocery, where to-day may be found, among other good eating, New Beets, Straw Derries, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Green Peas, Asparagus, Spinach, Cabbage, Honey, Cauliflower, Kale, Radishes, Greon and Wax Beans, Maple Syrup, New Orleans Molasses, Pure Sugar Syrup, Smoked Tongue, Dressed Chickens ana Turkeys,

Canned Fruit (very cheap), Dried Beef. Florida Tomatoes, and

Cucumbers, Florid Spring Chickens. Fresh arrivals of Formaia Tea and fancy articles at the White Front

—The season for wind storms, cyclones and tornadoe is here and many localities have already suffered large losses. It may be our tnrn next. Take a policy without delay in the old ancl tried Phenix Insurance Co. of Brooklyn, N. Y., with

RIDDLE, HAMILTON A CO., Agents.

DISHON sells paste in any quanlty.

fflOBEEG, ROOT & COfjS.

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DEALERS IN

HARDWARE!

4^0 Main Street,

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Hardware, Lawn Mo VIA', Screen Doors tand Windows, Wirei for Screen Doors and Windows, Glass, Oil and Paints,

Sash, /Doors and Blinds Iron Fences, Rubber Hose for yard \t and street sprinkling, House'

Numbers, Etc, Etc., Etc.

Great" Assignee Sale

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Gents Furnishing Goods

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Old Stand of S. Loeb & Co.'s

Cor. 5th. and. Main.

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