Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 15, Number 50, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 June 1885 — Page 5
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A PAPER FOR THE PFOPLE.
THE RAMBLER.
VOTES AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTERS AROUND TOWN.
That was a very judicious act on the •part of the council in reducing the salary of the city treasurer from $4,500 to f4,000 a year, and there is no great reason to be shown why it eoald not stand further reduction. A deputy has to be paid from this, but even then there is a handsome residue left for that fortunate individual, more than is received by either of the judges of our coprte, twice as much as is paid the mayor or city -clerk. There is not much money in the -office as in former days, when the treasurer was paid a certain salary with a commission on the money handled. It was a fat thing then and worth striving for. Some of the Democrats are kicking at the reduction, and think it did injustice to Mr. Fitzpatrick. The latter gentleman, however .should be satisfied. There are few young men who can step into as remunerative office as thatata week's notice as he did. There are many men to be found in this city who would be glad to take the place at |2,000 a year, and give bond in as large sum as that now required. v* tl
Economy is to be the watchword of the Democratic administration, at least "for the present, and thefSOO thus cat off the treasurer's salary will be almost enough to pay one policeman's salary for an entire year. It would not be surprising, if in their efforts to cut down expenses, the Democratic council should so amend the police ordinance as to reduce the number of policemen. Such a step cannot be taken, however without -considerable risk. Too many steps may to be taken in the direction of economy, and to reduce the police in number would be one of these steps. The city is now under most excellent police control —the best condition in which it has ever been—and to reduce the force will be to -endanger property and lives.
The Democrats—or some of them— would be very glad to take the superintendency of the police away from Ed Vandever, but are in something of a -quandary as£to bow it can be done. There is a sturdy opposition in their own party to this, and it will probably not be attempted, at least for the present. They have no man in the party as capaas the present incumbent,against whom not a word can be said. In case a way is found of ousting Superintendent Vandever—which it is to be hoped cannot be—it is said that ex-councilman Wildy will beelected to the vacancy, as tie has a hankering for the plac*w**£t
The selection of men for the fire department are most worthy ones, and Terre Haute is ensured of protection from the destroying element. Joe Schell is an excellent head for the department, having made a good record when he held the position before. It will be remembered that he had the independence to throw up the place when he held it before on account of an Interference by the lire committee with the men under hiscoutrol. With such an efficient as--Blatant as Lawrence Kretz, he should be able to maintain a high order of discipline and effectiveness. Under the last named gentleman Terre Haute's fire department had the reputation of being the most thorough and efficient in the entire State.
There are over two hundred applicants for positions in the poetoffice, and If the rush keeps up next week as it has this, we will wake up some morning and hear that Postmaster Regan has committed suicide. He has been getting \lown at the office at 5 a. m. this week, had his meals served there, and is doing everything in his power to keep up with the list. The only change thus far has been the substitution of Frank Heany, recently deputy city clerk, for W. T. Budd in the money order department, and the other changes will be made gradually. The showing of the books of PvWtmaster Jones at the end of hla four years' term, is in the highest degree creditable—and the greatest part of the credit is due Will Arnold, who has been in the strictest sense acting postmaster, although drawing only the deputy's salaty.
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If the telephone service continues to deteriorate during the coming few weeks as rapidly as it has In the past few, a great many contracts will be very willingly terminated at the end of the month If the company decides to remain in business.
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gentleman who has long
been a patron of the exchange, and who recently had his instrument removed, says that he found it much easier to pat on his hat and go out after a party to whom he desired to talk than to wait for an answer to his call. .{
—Cyclone# and Wind-storms all about us, causing great damage to property, remind us that Riddle, Hamilton A Oo. insure against each damage, and the cost is so trifling that no prudent property holder should neglect to take advantage of the benefit.
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The rush for flue suits made to order still continues at L. Goodman !fc Go's establishment. They have still a very large line or tbe lauart designs of suitings on hand and ask everybody to take a look at them. I
1 —A 0001mm. SI feet font will bssold cheap, and a 8*600 lbs Dormant Scale, S "for sale At Shryer Brov^
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A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT. In all our newspaper experience we have not recorded a more distressing accident than that which befel the wife of Edwin Ellis last Wednesday evening. Going out in the morning, the happiest of a happy gathering of families, whose only thought was pleasure, she was brought home at night so mutilated and crashed and broken that both legs had to be amputated above the knees. The terrible affair which has so shocked the community and caused the most poignant sorrow in the large circle of acquaintances enjoyed by this most estimable woman, occurred on board tbe club boat, the Little Joker. A party consisting of Mr. Edwin Ellis, wife and children, J. T. H. Miller and family, City Treasurer Robinson and family, Mrs. Hollinger and children, George Hammerstein and fatally, Mrs. Anstin, Miss Magill and Miss Ada Simpson, went on a fishing excursion up the Wabash to tbe mouth of Otter Creek. On the return trip, when just above Fort Harrison, Mrs. Ellis started from the rear of tbe boat to join her husband and a party gathered at the bow. In passing over the revolving shaft which turns the wheels at the side, her steel hoops caught on the set-screw. Each revolution quickly tightened the grip. Mr. Ellis jumped tc her assistance and tbe engine was stopped, but not before her lower limbs were so crnshed as to make necessary amputation of both. Drs. Link and G. W. Crapo performed the operation, which was borne by the little woman with great fortitude. Her life hangs upon a very slender thread, hope and fear alternating with the crushed husband, tbe stricken family, sympathizing friends and watchful surgeons. The latter are giving tbe patient almost their entire time, and express the opinion that the most critical period will be to-mor-row morning. If she survival this ctisis there will be hope of recovery. God grant that she may. Helpless cripple though she may be, life is still sweet to her, and she desires to live for her busband and children.
COLLETT PARK is claiming attention. It is a shame that we cannot have a street railroad up there. It Is said that fully a thousand people visited it last Sunday. The park has undergone a great change from a year ago. The grass has been mowed, all the leaves have been removed, and quite a number of flower beds made. The prospect house will soon be completed.
THE Old Settlers' meeting will be held at the Opera House next Wednesday morning instead of Tuesday as first announced. Col. Thompson will preside and talks of old times will be made by Col. Nelson, Capt. Potter, Capt. Hook and others.
A HORSE suffering with dry colic, at Walmsley's Btable on north Fourth street was tapped last night, and the escaping gas was lit with a match. The bright flame issuing from the horse's sldo was a novel spectacle. t.
THE Republicans have nominated John L. Humaston for councilman at the special election in the Fourth ward next Monday, and the Democrats have pat up 8. H. Hybarger in opposition.
THB opera house being engaged by the Maade Atkinson troupe for all of week after next, the High school commencement exercises have been put off until Monday Evening, the 22d. ,«•
Centenary Sunday sohool inaugurated the picnic excursion season by going to McKeen Park, near Long Point, on the Vandalia, to-day.
THE nail works ana the Wabash Iron mill shut down last Saturday evening, each for an indefinite time—a month at the least.
A NBW Congregational church is to be built this summer in our neighbor town of Maxville. u.
—Riddle, Hamilton A Co., insurance agents, have had five lightning losses during the week.
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—Will White now has his,Ice Cream parlor In full blast* .And so is his Soda Fountain. .'
L. Goodman A Co. report immense sales of ready made clothing for the last few days. They advertised great reductions in prices and people know when this house advertises a reduction they mean it.
—The Phenix Insurance Company, of Brooklyn, has paid upwards of 5,000 Lightning losses and 2,000 Tornado and Cyclone losses, and still they are not happy. RIODLB, HAMILTON & Co., Agents.
—The heated term is banished from your thoughts once inside W. H. Gilbert's cosy place, opposite the post office where you can enjoy the finest ice cream, delicious soda and Guntber's celebrated Chicago
Money saved is money earned. If yon want to see how cheap good clothing is this spring just drop in to J. T. H. Miller's 522 Main, and yon will be surprised and agreeably soprised to see his stock and low prices. Men's, youth's, and children's wear a specialty. Every article just as represented. He Is the champion for goods. £32 Main street, north side, nest Sixth.
GENTS' FINE SHOES. Gentlemen, it is a well known fact that for a pair of extra nice hand sewed shoes, yon can not get better satisfaction any where than at A. H. Boefeman's, 104 south Fourth street.
Tbe choicest Fruits can be found every day at Will White's.
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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING
WE invite attention to Dr. Nicholls advertisement. The Doctor has bad wonderful success wherever he has been. The following we quote from the San dnsky, Ohio, Journal of Dec. 18:
Dr. Nicholls, the English Specialist, leaves the city next Monday after a highly successful season of two months, in which time be has skillfully treated and cured hundreds of cases. The Doctor's departure is regretted on all sides, and his return to the city will be awaited with patience by tbe many people whom be has benefited. He will come back to Sandusky early in the summer for a few weeks. His large business here justifies an earlier return but pressing engagements elsewhere preclude it. His tour of the State has been attended by marvelons results, and bis success everywhere—the larger cities especially—has been wonderfnl.
UNCLE TOWS CABIN.
Shows may come and shows m&y go but Uncle Tom's Cabin goes on forever. No other drama has been enacted in this country as many times as has this, and with the masses it is still popular. Next Friday and Saturday, with a special Saturday matinee it will be presented by Draper's original double" company with all tbe accompaniments of Jubilee singers, blood-bounds, troubadours, etc., at the low prices of 10 and 20 cents. Keep in mind the Matinee on Saturday afternoon for the convenience of ladies and children.
PEOPLE'S MUSEUM.
On next Monday Dowling Hall will be opened to tbe public, by Messrs. Breinigs as a first class place of amusement, where ladies* gentlemen and children can go and enjoy themselves. This is a good move in the right direction and the public will no doubt appreciate tbe new enterprise of these gentlemen. Mr. H. L. Breinig displays sound judgment in management of any amusement enterprises. The Mail wishes them snceW.
A school teacher asked her class why we were given eyes. A dull boy replied: To shut 'em up when we go to sleep," but a bright girl answered: "To see the way to Stein A Heckelsberg's, when we need shoes, because they keep tbe best shoes for tbe money to be bad in Terre Haute." The teacher said the answer was not what she expected, but admitted it was correct, and added that she knew of her own personal knowledge that Stein A Heckelsberg bad everything wanted in the shoe line from a twenty cent slipper torthe finest French kid boot.'
THE Kennedy Comedy Company open the Museum and People Theatre Monday night. Mr. Kennedy is one of tbe finest comedians in the country. Tbe| management and the people can congratulate themselves. Tbe opeuing promises tb be a grand success. "Oh He was a Model Husband," a musical screaming farce, will open the entertainment and it will close with "The Debutants or Stage Struck Supes."
LADIES' FINE SHOES. A. H. Boegeman makes a specialty of Ladies' fine goods. He invites a call from all who want a neat fitting, well made, easy shoe. Those who have tried a pair of those New York last, machine sewed, hand turned, will wear no other
Ladies, call and see special low prices in our new line of silk and lisle gloves, and mitts in all the leading shades. Opera fans, Oriental laces and novelties in jewelry, fancy goods and notions in endless variety, at the Half-Cent Store, 405 Main street.
FINE FRENCH SHOES. N. Boland intites the ladies to call at No. 609 Main street, to see the finest French make of fine shoes ever brought to this city. Both Shoes and Slippers of Louis XV style.
—Hot weather is here at last and so is John Hanley, ready to put up Awnings of every description and tents of an site. Call on him on north Fourth street or a in In is in
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—Take Tornado Insurance now, RIDDLE HAMILTON A Co., Agents.
REPOUSSE WORK.
Art of Embossing on Metals. Tools and Materials kept by A. G. AUSTIN A Co.
—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.
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LAWN MOWERS THAT MOW without beaded perspiration accompaniment at A. G. Austin A Co's.
—The Star Laundry has moved from 677X Main street to 802 Main street, where with increased facilities they are better prepared to do fine Laundering than ever before.
—The MMson for wind storms, Cyclones and tornados Is here and many localities have already suffered large losses. It may be our turn next. Take a policy without delay in the old and tried Phenix Insurance Oo. of Brooklyn, N. Y., with
RIDDLE, HAXILTOX & Co., Ageuts.
"NO FLY IN YOURS" after buying wire window screens at A. G. Austin A Co*. —Jacob Kern Is just now tasking a specialty of Spectacles, having a very large stock, including the real Pebble. If yon are troubled with your present glasses and see if ha can't suit yonr eyes.
THE"GEM"8HIftT, Hunter's make, $1.00, unlauodered, perfect fitting, any length sleeve, best in the market.
DiagoK sells paste in any quanjty.
Professor Agassi z, I am told, once estimated that a man's finger nails would grow to be three thousand feet long if he left them uncut for a thousand years. I had a notion to try it once, bat then I thought it woald turn my attention to another branch of discovery —namely, how long a mau'a nose would grow
many people throwin' away money by bnyin' groceries where prices are high that I can only remain still by an effort Now there's Ed. Wright, at the "White Frunt," nobody can undersell him, and then he has everything a body may want. All you have to do is to leave yonr order, and if what vou want is in town, rest assured it will be promptly sent to your house Just drop in there this afternoon and see what lots of nice things he bits to eat. A few of the articles are as follows: Strawberries, Cherries, Spring Chickens, Dressed Hens, Dressed Turkeys, Oranges, Lsmons, Bananas, Summer Squash, Beets New Potatoes, Cucumbers, Beans, Peas, Mint, Parsley, Onions, Choice Teas, Choice Coffees, Minnesota Flour, Fresh srround Graham Flour, Oat Meal, Oat, Flake, Choice Country and Creamery Butter, Choice Jersey Batter, and other things too nnmerous to mention.
Fire! IPire! Fire!
Fires ere not always extinguished. The best way to guard against loss is to to insure at Hager's Insurance Office. The oldest agency in tbe city.
A11 Immense Stock of Men's Straw and white-col-ored Stiff Hats in New and Beautiful Shapes, at Sykes' Hat Store.
Yigo Woolen Mills.
U. R. Jeffers, at his old reliable Vigo Mills, is prepared to pay highest cash price for wool, or will exchange yarns, flannels or jeans for wool, giving great bargains in all woolen goods.
AT AUCTION
"•'•v.-, Clearance Sale of
Clioiees Palms and Flowering Plants.
Next Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons, Jcftito 11th, 12th and 13th, commencing at 2 p. m. each day. 1 will sell at auction a large and choice lot of Palms aud Floweriqg plants, Trimmed Hanging Baskets, Vases, etc.
Foliage and Bedding Plants in bloom will be offered in Basnet lots containing from 1 to IK d°z. each. Palms, India Rubber and othec valuable PlantB will be sold in pairs.
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I make this sale to clear out surplus stock to makd room for rebuilding, and will be a rare opportunity to obtain choice plants at a bargain.
The sale will be held in front of my plaee of business, north Eighth street, between Main And Cherry.
JOHN G. HEINL.
W. A. Ryan, Auctioneer.
HARD TIMES PRICES
ABDILL & BROWN,'1
No. 505 MAIN STREET.
Are having a big boom on account of their low prices, a sample of which are the following Black Dress Silks, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.26, 1.50 Ac* Col'd Dress Silks 85c reduced from $1 00. Col'd Dress .Silks, $1.25 reduced from $150. 42-in. All Wbol Black Cashmere, 50c. 42-in. All Wool Colored Cashmere, In all the New Shades, 50c. Black and colored Half Wool Brocade
Dress Goods, 10c.
Handsome Dress Plaids, in all the New Spring Colors, 20c. A good White Table Linen for 10c. A Good 56-incb Turkey Red Table
Lfnen, 29c.
A good 16-inch All Linen Crash, 5c. White Bed Spreads, 50c, 75c, 85c, $1.00 and $1 25. Good Heavy Cottonade, 12){c. Good Heavy Shirting, 5c. Jerseys from 50c up. Cersets from 25c up to the best.
T. W. PARKER,
Opposite the Market House,
Has to-day an abundance of
New Potatoes, New Peas, New Currant*, Gooseberries, Bermuda Onions, Cabbages,
Cucumbers, Strawberries, Beets, Lettuce, Spinach, Asparagus, Summer Squash,
Spring Chickens, etc.
Men Will Come
And Men Will Go, but Joe Miller Goes on Forever,
Filling the Wants of the People.
H# baer st the Chestnut street grocery (owner of Ninth) SPRING CHICKENS,
DRESSED HENS, NICE COUNTRY PRODUCE, EARLY BERRIES,
NEW VEGETABLES. ALL THE STAPLES
MATTi
The Celebrated
ENGLISH SPECIALIST,
Late of London, England, wishes to Inform the citizens of Terre Haute and vicinity, that he has located at the
NATIONAL HOUSE,
For the treatment of all
CHRONIC DISEASES,
And alt dtoeasM rwnlfaur to Females. aar-The Doctors particularly Invited all cases that have been given up by other physicians. If you are doing well under the care of your own physician, do not call on me. as our province is to treat those who who id
cannot Una relief otherwise. CONSULTATION FREE. Office Hours from 0 a. m. to 8 p. m.
BURT A PACKARD'S
Men's Fine Shoes
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REYNOLDS BROS'
Ladies Fine Shoes
A COMPLETE LINE OF
Ladies Fine Slippers
AND
Misses find Children's Spring Heel Shoes.
BEST GOODS!
OUR FACTORY
Has just furnished us with the finest assortment of Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING
Ever shown in this city. These goods will be retailed^ direct to the consumer at prices that will save
OUR PEOPLE
From ten to twenty-five per cent below all competi-^ 'V': tion. */. 5
Children's Short' Pant Suits
In great variety, in sizes running all the way to four-11 if years of age, at
PIXLEY&iCO'S
20 DAYS ONLY!
Dr. NICHOLLS,
CLOTHING STORE^iU,
MODERATE PRICES! "S^ ,*
J. LUDOWICI,
529 Mais st, near corner of 6th.
1868. 1885. Terre Haute Ice Oo.
Wholesale and Retail dealer* In
Pure Lake Ice.
Orders handed the driver* or left at the office, No. 28 dth st, will receive prompt attention.
L.-F. PURDUE.
Manager Mid Proprietor,
Telephone 168
him to show yoa his Pickled Tripe.
„PSORIQUE caree Itch and Wabaah Scmcbm iq 20 minute. For tgy »!1
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Professional Cards.
N. PIERCE,
Attorney at Law,
Office:—302%'Maln Street.
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GLOVER, M. D.,
Practioe Limited to Diseases of THB RECTTTM^^.f No. 115 south 6th St., Savings Bank Building. Office Hours:-9 to 12a. m. 2 to 5 and 7 to 8£p. m., Sundays—9 to 11 a. m.
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LINCOLN, 4
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Office, 19X 8. Sixth, opposite P. O. EX tractlng and artificial teeth specialties. AH work warranted. (d£w*tl)
W. C.'EICHELBERGER,-
'Ocnllst'and Anrist.
Room 18, Savings Bank Building. Terre Haute, Ind. 4 9 1 2 a Offloe hours, j_ 5 p, m.
JR. RICHAJRD80». B. W. VAK VAIJAH
RICHARDSON & VAN VALZAH DENTISTS.
Onrxos—Southwest oorner Fifth and Main streets, over National State Bank (entrano* on Fifth street. Communication by Tele* phone.
W. BALLEW, DENTIST,
Ofllee, 498% Main Street, over eld confectionery stand.
TERRU HAUTE, IND.
Oan be found in offlee night and day
Italian Marble and ail kinds of American and Foreign Granite
MONUMENTS
CORNER FIFTH AND WALNUT STREETS TfeRRE HAUTE,IND.
AYE EVERYTHING
AND CONVERT IT INXQJ
^4 MONEY!
Tbe undersigned has opened a Receiving Room, No. 18 south Second street, where he is prepared to receive Rough Tallow and Qrease of any kind. Pork and Beef Cracklings, Dry or Qreen Bones, for which he will pay tbe Highest Cash Prices. He will also buy Dead Hogs by single or car load. Hogs received at the Factory, Southwest of the City on the Island. Office No. 18 south Second street, Terre Haute, Ind.
HARRISON SMITH, Terre.Hautc, Ind.
Rgagg,
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ARTISTS' SUPPLIES,
PICTURES, FRAMJOS, MOULDINGS. Picture Frames Made to Order.
McKeen'a Block, No. 646 Main street between 6th and 7th. W. S. Curr. H. WILLIAMS, J. M.Cunr*
CLIFT,WILLIAMS & CO,
luinnrAorvim or
Sasb, Doors, Blinds, etc
Aim oKAxaas xsr
LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES GLASS, PAINTS, OILS Ud BUILDERS' HABDWAKB.
Ilolberry Street, Oorner Nlntb, TSKRE HAtrrX,
P. P. Mischler, tbe enterprising dealer in meats displayed st his parlor meat market this morning very choice Spring Lamb, Teal, fat aa butter, and *ome splendid Beef. Call on him for something nice for Sondiy dinner, and ask gpimg Mllllliery
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A. HASTINGS.
Bonnets and Hats,trimmed and nntrlmmed, 'Niks, Loee*. Featb rm, Flower, etc. ,ve full line of new foods next *ctk.
61)2 Mais street
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