Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 17, Number 14, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 25 September 1886 — Page 4

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PEOPLE.

P. S. WESTFALL, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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TERRE HAUTE, SEPT. 25, 1886.

The French politician whose nam© is Blowitz, appears to have been named according to the profession he was to follow.

New York City has a great building boom this year. It is estimated that $65,000,000, against $25,000,000 last year will bo put into new buildings.

Thk official title of Mr. Sedgwick has been reduced from "special envoy" to "private messenger of the State Department." Cutting and Sedgwiok can' now condole together.

Nobody can longer doubt that this administration is economical. The secretary of war sent exactly 75 tents to Charleston to keep the rain off of twenty or thirty thousand people.

Ohicaoo papers are criticising St. Louig for displaying a rapacious disposi tion towards the visiting Knights Templar. Coming from Chicago this outcheeks anything ever before heard of.

The Arresuris family want $100,000 indemnity from Mexico. Cutting has not settled upon the amountof his claim yet. Mexico is understood to be a rich country and can probably stand the pressure. ____________

An idea of tiie vaat territorial extent of Alaska may be gained from the statement which is made that Sitka, the capital of Alaska, is almost as far from the western extremity of the Territory as it is west of Now York.

Thk Spanish revolution was short livod, as will bo those who were engaged in it. The convicted army officers have been sentenced to death without unnecessary loss of time. It costs something to be a revolutionist in Spain.

Miss Rosk Cleveland's misfortunes seem to be increasing. Besides accepting the editorship of Literary Life, she had a flro in her house the other day which had recently been remodeled and made over. Hut Rose is getting to be a very familiar tlowor all the same.

Gov. HILL may be a very slick politician and may play his hand for all there is in it. Hut he has no show against Grover Cleveland in 1888. Grover has the joker and the right and left bower and there is no boating that. Gov. Hill will have to wait until 1892 at least.

The bank clearances In the principal citios of tho country for the past week showed an increaso of 21.1) per cent, over those of tho same period last year. Outside of New York the increaso was 19.7 percent. Thoso figuros indicate the dimensions of tho present businoss boom

Thk next yacht ruce between the Galatea and tho Mayflower is to bo sailed when there is a wind. This is a sonsible notion. Pity it was not thought of sooner. A yacht race without enough wind to fill tho sails is about as interest ing a performance as Hamlet without any Hamlet in it.

Djutooimth are sometimes as caroless •where their own lifo is involved as they are where the medicine is intended for some one elso's stomach. The other day an old and competent druggist of Anderson swallowed a largo dose of belladona, thinking it to bo tho extract of dande lion, and the blunder resulted in his death.

All kinds of fun i* being poked at Rose Cleveland magazine, Literary Li fe. 11 appears that a letter was recently sent by the publisher of the magazine to John Roylc O'Reilly, of Boston, asking for contribution and offering one cent per work. Mr. O'Reilly's Irish was aroused at once and he replied: "I cannot see why you should appeal to the charity of literary peoplo for the benefit of your magaxine. If your letter is not an appeal for charity it is a humiliation and a disgrace to the literary profession." The average payment for such literary work Is said to be from 4 to 7 oonts per word.

It looks very much like the two old tickets In 1888. Cleveland will undoubtedly be nominated by his party, if he is alive, while the feeling among Republicans for Blaine is very strong. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat has interviewed the delegates to Republican conventions of a doiten States with the result that two to one are in favor of Blaine. The old fight of 1884 would be a decidedly interesting one to renew in 1888, but John Sherman, or some other unexceptionable western man, would be a more promising candidate for the Republicans, as he would not have the weights to carry with which Mr. Blaine is handicapped.

Thk printing bureau of the treasury department Is turning out the new $1 silver certificates at the rate of *20,000 a day. Next week, it is said, the issue will be increased to $80,000 a day, and in couple of weeks it is expected that a amount of these bills will be put sto circulation. The *2 notes will follow thewe In a short Ume. These small bills will to a welcome addition to the irrency of the onntry. They are very much needed, to displace the bulky silver dollars with which every one la now loadxl down. Let the government print" ing pmwos be run at full speed and the new bill# be sent out as rapidly am pons!ble. I

From Columbus, Ohio, came a report the other day that the Democratic officers in charge of the State prison there bad tanned the skins of four dead prisoners and made them into articles of curiousity. Democratic officials are good skinners from away back to the time when State Printer Bright enunciated the doctrine, "When you catch a black cat, skin him, skin him, When^you catch a black cat, skin him to the

But they are not given to skinning just for the fun of the thing. The Columbus story is gauzy.

According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press there are and will be great opportunities for profitable investment in real estate in Dakota and the northwest generally. For several years past, owing to the depression in trade, land values in many places have been at a stand still, but the present business revival, which stems to promise well for durability, will give a great impetus to the real estate market. Things will go a-boom-ing again in the northwest and real property, the writer believes, will increase from 100 to 400 per cent, in value within a few years to come.

Indiana has achieved another decided success in the field of literature. The novel of Margaret Holmes, of Indianapolis, entitled "The Chamber Over the Gate," has made a sensation in literary circles and has been warmly and widely praised. The Literary World, of Boston, says it has in it "more of the elements of that long expected product, 'the great American novel,' than we have found in any recent work of fiction. The subject is thoroughly, intensely American the book is right out of the soil it is like a block of New England granite, or one of the big trees of California it has large stature, roserved force, abundant play of power its intellectual endowment is marked it has character, incident, sentimont, and passion it is virile, natural, life-like, dramatic, absorbing." This, wo believe, is Mrs. Holmes'first venture in extended fiction, although she has long been a writer of recognized ability for the press. Having made such a strong and true shot tho first time she has drawn her long bow, her subsequent essays in the field of literature will be awaited Avith interest.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. By which is meant Miss Edith Kingdon, (now Mrs.-Gould) and, not her husband, but her husband's money. That is to say, Mr. George Gould in the general estimation stands for so inamy millions of dollars. He may for all that be, and we trust he is, a man of genuine worth and ability. But he is known only as the heir of his father and on account of his money.

In view of this fact it is pleasant to see that aNew York paper has the courage and good sense to combat the popular impression that Miss Kingdon had married above her station, or that Mr. Gould had married below his. On the contrary the odds were in favor of tho young, beautiful and successful actress. Hers were the rich and rare gifts of nature. Possessed bf wit and beauty and an attractive personal manner, no one who saw her could doubt her worth. She had a bright professional career before her She had it in her power to be independent and to make her name known throughout the world. The writer says: "The flash bf her eye, the poise of her head, tho arching of her neck, the sparkle of her words, the brightness of her face, were things to which money was a mero servant and for which money was created. Everybody would have known Miss Kingdon had she remained single. Who will know Mrs. George Gould? It is she that has made the sac rifice, if there is any—not lie.".

This is tho correct view to take of the matter, though it is not the one that is generally taken. Lot us recognize the fact there area good many things in the world that are hotter than money. A good and beautiful woman, an honest man of commanding excellence, are worth more than all the millions of a Gould or a Vanderbilt.

PREACHERS OF SOCIALISM. Throe foreign preachers of socialism are now in this country, Herr Liebkneelit, of Germany, and Dr. Aveling and his daughter, of England. They began their tour in New York and in tend lecturing to the working classes throughout tho country. These people have not como to the United States for the purpose of studying our laws, manners and institutions, or to learn the real condition of our working people. With out knowing anything of these matters they have taken it on themselves to teach Americans what are their rights and duties and what is the proper course for them to pursue. Such self-conceit is almost incredible. What do these people know as to the needs of American working men? They have their old world theories and prejudices. They may understand affair* as they exist in England and in Germany, but not as they exist in the United States. But even in Europe it is not at all likely that their visionary schemes would be practicable. Here it is certain it Is not called for. For the most part American work ingiuen take no stock in them. They have their own ideas as to what their rights and obligations are and they need no help from outsiders. They have their labor unions and this as it should be. Capital combines and labor, in order to protect itself, must combine too. But native Americans take no stock in the doctrines of socialism, communism and anarohy. These foreign preachers of the gospel of disorder and discontent may meet with some following among those of our foreign born people who do not apparently care to become Americanised, but our native workingmen will give little heed to their talk. &

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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MATT.

A FEARFUL PROPHECY.

EARTHQUAKES AND HURRICANES

PROF. WIGGINS PREDICTS THE DEVASTATION OF A WIDE 8ECTION NEXT WEDNESDAY.

A special from Ottawa, Ont., to the N. Y. Herald says Prof. E. Stone Wiggins, of the Meteorological Bureau says that the 29th inst. will witness one of the most terrific subterranean upheavals ever known on this continent. Inasmuch as Dr. Wiggins foretold the Charleston earthquake his prediction is regarded as worthy of weight Being seen by a reporter last Monday ^evening, he said: "It is certain that an earthquake will visit the southern states on the 29th of this month. The disturbance will cross the Atlantic and will in all probability affect Southern Europe. South America will be exceedingly liable to be affected and the upheaval will be a severe one. There is no danger from earthquakes in America until the 29 inst., and even then the earthquake force will move from east to west on a parallel a few degrees south of Charleston. If Charleston is visited this time it can only be on that day."

Being asked as to the parallel of latitude on which the disturbance would take place, Dr. Wiggins replied that tbe activity would be confined to the thirtieth parallel of latitude and would extend fro in ocean to ocean. The shocks would also affect San Francisco and the Pacific slope. North of this the disturbance will be meterological and yrill consist of a terrific storm—in fact a vast hurricane. The disturbance throughout will be terrific and cannot fail to cause widespread devastation. The force will be far greater than that which caused the recent disturbance so disastrous to Charleston city and the country would be alike affected. The destruction to property would be something terrible. Jacksonville, Fla., Macon and Atlanta, Ga. New Orleans, La., Baton Rouge, La. Houston, San Antonio, and Galveston, Texas, would in all human probability be more or less damaged. He predicted that New Orleans, Macon and Mobile would be ruined, as these cities were right in the path of the subterranean ana meteorlogical phenomena.

When Prof. Wiggins was asked to what cause he attributed this terrific submarine upheaval, he declared it was produced by a shifting of the earth's center of gravity and that this displace* ment would be brought out by a conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and our two satellites, one being the visible and the other the invisible moon. The latter is a discovery of Dr. Wiggins.

Walter H. Smith, President of the Astromological Association for Canada, agrees witn Wiggins in substance. He says the shock will be ushered in by a heavy storm in tho west and northwest and rough weather on the Atlantic coast. He looks to see great damage done in the district south of the 30th parallel of latitude. p?

A TERRIBLE AFTERMATH.

BITTER EXPERIENCE OF THE MEN WHO FOLLOWED THE LEAD OF, MARTIN IRONS.

[Chicago News.]

What follows when folly leads ip now being dismally experienced alNoVr the Missouri Pacific system. In that region, where, at the mandate of Martin Irons, 4,700 men dropped hammer and pick, scarcely 200 have been taken back at aft.. Their places were gradually filled while they stood out awaiting the surrender of Jay Gould and Hoxie, who did not yield. The ranks of the striking laborers were easily filled. The country is full of the unskilled unemployed. TJje places of skilled mechanics did not have to remain vacant long. Men out of work in other sections of the country sought the wages that had been rejected at the bidding of.

Martin Irons. And now corres

pondents from along the Missouri Pacific system have but one tale to tell of the bitter reckoning that has followed obedienco to the order of a hotheaded chief.

Men who had been in the company's employ for ten years at good wages, and might have continued on for an indefinite time men who had bought cottages with their savings and were in the way of soon lifting the mortgages from them, men who married young wives and saw happy children playing about their neat doorstoops men making from $15 to g2T per week men who for years have not kuown the want of a dollar or the lack or a square meal—such men by the scores and hundreds are to be found along the Missouri Pacific system cursing Martin Irons, or wondering off in other sections in search of employment

to keep body and soul together. These men were full of courage and hope last spring they have sad hearts and bitter reflections now.

Tho sum of the suffering entailed by the great strike of 1886 can never be known. Its lines are graved deep in thousands of faces. Its hardest strain has fallen on husbands and wives and their little ones. It is written in hearts that bear their woes in silence. It is road in the abandoned homes and ragged children over a wide territory. Unplanted garden patches show where happiness and tasteful leisure wore and are not. "My God, sir," is its pitious appeal, "I've got to leave my wife and children here and trust my wife to take care of them, and I must go wandering off till I find something to do, and then live on a crust until I save enough to bring my family to me." "My God, what have we done?" is the cry of thousands. It is more terrible than the appeal that rises from the falling mortar of Charleston. It is a warn ing to men charged with authority over their fellow-men to take heed that they use it justly, wisely, and with abroad understanding of ultimate results. "Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow of wrath," is the wisdom that should guide the counselors of the laboring classes. Strikes may not always be avoided, but the accountability for such misery as has followed the futile strike of 1886 should make men slow to order a strike in anger.

HE DIDX'T KNOW HOW. Washington, Critic. They were playing a nice little game of two-handed euchre and chatting pleasantly. "Have you heard of the new game of cards?" he asked innocently, as he dealt her a hand. "No," she sold. "What do they call It?" "Matrimony." "Oh," she* exclaimed rapturously, "let's play it." *•1 don't know how," replied the thickskulled fellow, and the girl got so mad

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LOVE-MAKINO IN MEXICO.

VERY LITTLE FUN IN IT.

Letter in New Orleans Picayune. Mexican ladies never go out, even in daytime, without the family or a servant. They seldom go out at all. They do not have gentlemen visitors, and if a young man who has been associated with a girl in childhood, or who by some accident is allowed to visit the family, becomes a lover, he is immediately excluded from tho house and the courtship proceeds from the balcony to street. If notes are exchanged, it is done secretly, never through the mail. Often a gentleman sees a lady for the first time on a balcony, at the opera or at church, and falls in love with her. A courtship like the above ensues they become engaged and many without knowing any more of each other than they can learn from inquiry knowing nothing of each other's minds, tastes, characters or dispositions. I was told of a gentleman who thus courted a girl for eight long years, and left her three months after their marriage.

Think how close Mexico is to the United states, and yet liow different! Maria Edge worth was mistaken when she said. "Proximity is everything!" Such love making in an American girl would be greatly censured while if a Mexican girl would walk with a gentleman not her relative, even in daytime, it would ruin her. If, after a lady and gentleman become engaged, the engagement is broken, the lady is considered almost disgraced, and seldom has another suitor. What would they think of our flirting belles of New Orleans?

One peculiarity of tho Mexicans I neglected to mention: If they meet a pretty woman on the streot, although an entire stranger, they will say to her. You are so sweet! so pretty! I love you!" No offense is meant, and the lady is not expected to notice it. It reminds me of the old "cake and candy" negress on Canal street. Such a compliment was paid a pretty Boston girl in Mexico City, and she astonished iier plain-spoken admirer by taking her parasol to him.

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A PAIR.

The fact that the Bible starts out with a snake story is makin' lots of infideis. I'm a gettin' so I don't believe nothin'— exceptin' 'at Ed Wright, wliicn the same is the peiprietorof the White Frunt grocery, on Mane street, keeps *tne best groceries and gives the best bar-

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eeper in town. I tell you I've tried 'em all, an' I Kin git more for my money, nicer things, more accom

modations and better satisfaction at that storo than I kin anywheres else. I'm prised 'at everybody in town don't trade thar. But some folks don't seem to keer ef they do pay two prices for things. They ain as savin' as a family I knowed in Madison, Ohio, who 19 ago, purchased a paper of pins. Whi pin was needed it was taken from the

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paper, and after it had served its purpose was replaced. If a pin was lost, general search was made until it was found. In this way, the one paper of pins has kept the family supplied for 19 years. I've spun out my talk longer than I intended, and will add that E. R. Wright has to-day, Dressed Turkeys, Prairie Chickens, Dressed Chickens, Dressed Ducks, Sweet Potatoes, Delaware Peaches, Michigan Peaches, Oysters, White Clover Honey, Country Butter, Jersey Butter, Watermelons, Nutmeg Melons, Celery, Bananas, Lemons, Kelly Island Grapes, Green Corn, Lima Beans, Cabbage, Carrots, Squashes, Canned Goods of every variety, and many other things too numerous to mention.

Shirts to measure at Hunter's, Wamsutta Muslin, 2100 Linen Bosoms, Patent Facings on back and front, made to your special order, 6 for $7.50. Best value in the market. Call and see them. 523 Wabash Avenue.

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*--wi :«?s HAS" A Mammoth Peach Display, White Heath Cling Peaches,

Ohio Soft Free Stones, Fancy Michigan Peaches, I*ancy Eating Apples,

Prtdrie Chickens, Fresh Oysters, California Pears,

Cranberries, Quinces,

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Dressed Spring Chickens, Large Bleached Celery, Stuffed Cucumbers, igoes, __ Meat

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Don't fail to try our own importation of French Peas and Mushroons. They excel all others. Our name branded on each can. None other gennlne.

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We follow the same clear track in the Materials

^Example: Corkscrews in Clothing are as Sugars in GroVy/vCeries—everybody's. This year we have them sparingly, left out entirely to make room for Honeycomb and like fancy wears of cloth. They sparkle with novelty ••-and beauty. Ask to see the two alongside. Insist on it.

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