Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 17, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 December 1886 — Page 4

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THE _MAI 11

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

P. S. YVESTFALL,

EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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TEIIRE HAUTE, DEC. 11, 1886.

The Moon-Wilson mystery is as mysterious as ever. Does the millionaire manufacturer intend to leave it so?

is an excellent recommendation for it.

The Louisville Commercial suggests that Mr. Blaine may have to be introduced to the Republican party in 1888 If so there is no danger that he will cut it, as he did Edmunds.

The price of coal oil also took a tumble this week, though it is not exactly clear for what reason. Several new wells are reported as flowing generously but the increased production would hardly account for the decline. Perhaps king coal oil is afraid of Congress.

Old

"Tccump" Sherman is the lion of the day in New York. It is said that his dining-out engagements already run into next September. If the old hero doesn't have a care these dinners will work moro havoc with him than ever the rebel bullets were able to do.

Wnn.K the nations of the old world are increasing their great standing armies and aro running in debt deeper and deeper, the United States has an overflowing treasury, more money in fact than she knows what to do with. Peace, prosperity and froe governments go hand in hand. America is still the iirst and .best.

Mexico has orderod the transfer of funds to London to meet the second installment of interest on the English debt, duo December 31st. This will be a welcome surprise to the English holders of Moxican bonds, who luive not been accustomed to such treatment. Mexico

probably

has additional designs on the

British treasury.

Tiik attorney goneral of Pennsylvania has nt last begun action against tho great anthracite coal ring and tho pool of trunk railway linos. It will bo interesting to nee the law lock horns with these powerful combinations and ospocially to see whether the law or the rings will prove strongest in the end.

Thehk Is a report that the Century Magazine will enjoin the publication of the new Scrllmer's Magazine, soon to bo lssuod. The Contury would do itself more harm than good by such action If thero is not room enough for both magazines the new and not the old and established one will go to tho wall.

('iiicaoo has a great building enter prise on hand. A number of wealthy men havo formed a company for the erection of an Immense hotel and public hall, tho latter to havo a capacity of from 5t0()0 to 8,000 people. Tho cost will be about $1,500,000 and the work of construction is to goon during the coming •winter.

Thk crazy speculation of mining stocks In San Francisco resulted as such madness always does in a general tumble of prices, the ruin of several brokers and heavy losses to the outside speculators. Consolidated Virginia and several other stocks came down from the high altitude as fast or fastor than they wont

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the law enacted by Congress

last winter Secretary Bayard would succeed to tho Presidency in case Mr. Cleveland should die. Thero appears to be no immediate danger of such a calamity, but even slight ailments in tho eases of men occupying high positions in tho government arouse interest and provoke comment. Everybody will hope that the President's iudispositlon will be ouly temporary.

A Nkw OM.KANS paper ventures the suggestion: "What this administration ought to do is to send a Kentucky man a* minister to Mexico, one who waa raised within smelling distance of a sour mash still. He would soon show the Mexicans that he was capable of upholding the dignity of the United States." How would it do to try a man who isn't in the habit of getting drunk Republican ministers In Mexico were not laid out by the deadly pulque.

Hynmoatkh,

combinations and monop

olies are the order of the day. The millers of Minneapolis are now reported to be considering a plan for consolidating all the mills under one management and thus creating a monopoly only less powerful than the Standard Oil Company. The purpoee would be to control the flour out-put and control prices in the interest of the millers. It Is not yet known whether the scheme is feasible, but It is to be hoped it will not be.

Tait Hall Safe and Lock Company, of Cincinnati, is the latest establishment to return to the ten hour system. There to not enough of the eight hour movement left that is big enough to see without the aid of a mlcroeoope. FVirthe present It has gone completely under. But it will come up again, tor there Is something good in it. Shorter hours of labor will ystcome, but the change will not be made in a day. It will be gradual as not to disturb the existing Industrial order.

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XoTHixo has happened for along time in a legal way that has caused so profound a sensation as Judge Qresham's decision in the Wabash railway case. The ousting of the fraudulent receivers was the just thing to do and it was done with a vigor and freshness. The decision has been made the subject of comment throughout the country and has revived the talk of Qresham's Presidential prospects.

Jav Goixk doesn't like Judge Gresh- mocracy a good deal better than to am's decision in the Wabash case. That have Blaine jump on them with both

A bright Southern exhange suggests to the Blaine organs who are now laying great stress on the fact that "he looked Edmunds in the eye and cut him dead that this act, will be a very small patch to that which will occur in 1888 when the country will look Blaine in the eye and then jump on him with both feet. This would no doubt suit the Southern De-

feet.

One

of the most remarkable omissions in the President's message was his failure to say anything on the subject of Mormonism. Last year his message was keen and emphatic on that important topic. It is singular that it was ignored this year, especially as it is obvious that additional legislation must be had if the monstrous iniquity of polygany is to be overthrown. Although the President has been silent on this question it is not likely that Congress will be so. Nor should it be. Let the additional legislation which is needed be promptly forthcoming.

There is a great deal of talk about what to do with the "surplus" and the best method of getting rid of it. The accepted view seems to be that the taxes must in some way be reduced and that there shall no longer be a surplus. But it may well bo questioned whether this is tho only rational view of the matter. The taxation which produces this reveuue is felt by no one. If it were lessened so much that only a sum sufficient for the current expenses of the government would be raised, it is doubtful if any one would notice any difference in the cost of living. It is a large sum in the aggregate, to be sure, but it is made up of pittances from millions of people. Now there are many things which the government could do with profit to the people with the surplus. There is a navy to construct, coast defences to build, water-ways to improve and perhaps many other ways in which money could be wisely spent if the matter were carefully thought about. It is botter to have a surplus than a deficit in the national treasury and we doubt the expediency of making so much fuss about reducing the rerenae.

TARIFF SUBSIDIES.

A southern paper makes a severe charge against the existing tariff. It says that the Alabama Great Southern railroad has just bought 2,000 tons of steel rails in England at a cost of $72,000, of which $33,000 constitutes the import tax. Those rails could have been purchased of American manufacturers for about $70,000 but the mills could not turn them out soon enough hence tho resort to England.

Thus it senilis that it costs some$30,000 moro to make 2,000 tons of steel rails in tho United States than to make them in England. Or else this sum or a larger or smaller part of it, goes into the pockets of tho Pennsylvania manufacturers. In other words, under a free-trado system steel rails could be bought for about $15 a ton less than they cost under tho present tariff system.

It must necessarily be that they will cost something more in America than in England because labor here is better paid than it is there. But it is certainly not so much better paid as to make a difference of $15 in the cost of a single ton of steel rails. Whatever the real difference in the cost of labor here and abroad may be, Americans should be willing to pay, because we do not believe in cheap labor or starvation wages, but at tho same time we do not want to pay heavy subsidies to millionaire manufacturers. This tariff business evidently needs sharp looking after.

CONGRESS.

The last session of the Forty-ninth Congress opened on Monday with the usual display of interest at the National Capital. The session will expire by constitutional limitation on March 3, 1887, this being the short session, and there is much important work before it.

The President's message strung out to tho usual inordinate length notwithstanding assurances to the contrary. It is a conventional and pains-taking though mediocre document. Its most important features are those pertaining to the revenue surplus and the public lands.

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creditable allowing Is msde in

regard to the collection of public revenue, which, though $13,000,000 larger than In 188.% cost $645,000 less to collect than in the former year. Hie surplus in the treasury at the close of the fiscal year was nearly |M,000,000 and the anticipated surplus at the close of the next fiscal year is estimated at about $90,000,000. That is to say, that there is collected each year in taxes about $90,000,000 more than is needed for the expenses of the government and to provide a sinking-fund for the payment of the national debt. To get rid of this surplus in some way that will not disturb the industrial and commercial interests of the country Is the difficult problem with which Congress has to deal. The President advises a reduction of taxes, which Is the obvious remedy, the only real difficulty being to do that In such a manner as not to disturb business. It wss precisely this question that was before Congress last winter when along session was frittered sway without accomplishing anything. It remains to be seen whether the present session will do better.

A very good showing is msde as to the

TERPJS HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

public lands. Nearly three million acres have been reclaimed, investigations are pending as to 2,370,000 acres more, Congress has been asked to restore nearly 3,000,000 acres and $4,000,000 acres have been withheld from reservation. Over 12,000,000 acres are thus either restored or are in process of restoration to the public. Important modifications in the land laws are recommended.

The President is flat-footed and emphatic for civil service reform. He says it has already greatly improved the character of the civil service and is destined to work still greater results if honestly and faithfully administered. No doubt this is true, but the question is as to whether it has been or is likely to be so administered. a

COFFEE SALOONS.

An effort is about to be made in New York to establish coffee saloons, similar to those which havo besn more or less successful in England, as a counter attraction to the 1 iquor saloons. They aro designed to have all the attractive and recreative features of the liquor saloons, with the single exception that tea and coffee, in place of liquor, will furnish the refreshments.

It is argued that young men need somo place to go to for companionship and recreation after the day's work is done. Tho saloons attract many of them and there, surrounded by drinking friends and in the presence of liquor, they fall easy victims to the habit of intemperance. There is undoubtedly a great deal of truth in this and it emphasizes the importance of making home the pleasantest place in the world for the young of both sexes. Still, it must be confessed with sadness that many homes are not as pleasant as they might or should be, and young men do not find the relief there which they need. Many others, too, are without homes, living in rooms or boarding-houses and these naturally look for entertainment elsewhere.

If warm, bright, companionable places can bo devised which will attract this class of young men, without having the vicious and demoralizing influences of the liquor saloons, a vast amount of good can be done by them. These coffee houses have had good results in England but it remains to be seen whether they will work as well in this country. The effort is at least worth a trial.

CHRISTMAS GOODS.

SUBSTANTIAL, USEFUL AND LOW IN PRICE.

I TOWNLEY BROS., 512 and 514 Main street:'"*

KAUFMAN-*

HAS

Neufchatel Cream Cheese, Picnic Pineapple Cheese, Pure Cream Cheese, 'f

Edam Cheese,

HOLIDAY FANCY LAYER RAISINS. Prairie Chickens, Mallard Ducks,

Jack Rabbits, Drossed Rabbits, Squirrels,

Quail,

PURE NEW YORK BUCKWHEAT Wild Turkeys, Dressed Turkeys,

Dressed Chickens, Dressed Geese, Dressed Duck's, ',iy Beef Tongues, EXTRA FINE SELECT OYSTER. Pork Tenderloins,

Sausage, Spare Ribs, Kansas City Hams,

St. Louis Hams,

Ot' Indianapolis Hams, Btoneless Pigs Feet, JERSEY SWEET POTATOES Stuffed Cucumbers,

Stuffed Mangoes, Stuffed Melons, Sweet Pickles,

Mixed Pickles,

CHOICE CATAWBA GRAPES Malaga Grapes, Florida Oranges,

Aspinwall Banannas, Fancy Apples, Cranberries,

Celery,

Just in receipt of a large assortment of fresh cream eandy. They are strictly pure. Try some.

It Will Pay You

TO CALL AT

BAXJR'S PHARMACY

And we the Nicest Line of Staple and Fancy

HOLIDAY GOODS

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At Very Moderate Prices,

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"W\ DAT.E'S, asa Main Stmt, For your

Holiday Jewelry.

New and Elegant Line of Diamonds, Watches, Eto. Special diiplar 3% Karat Diamond Buiiap —perfect stones.

WATCH REPAIRING A SPKCIAJUTY.

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Pocket Knives, 5c to $2.00. Table Cuttlery, 50c to $3.50. Carvers, $1.00 to $5.00. Roger's Plated Spoons, $1.50 to $4.00. Tea and Coffee Pots, 10c to $5.00. Fire Sets, 75c to $10.00. Coal Vases, $2.00 to $20.00.1 Brass Fenders, $12.00 to $20.00. Patent Broilers, 70c to $1.50. Patent Potato Mashers, 65c. Saratoga Potatoe Fryers, $1.00 to $2.00. Aurora Carpet Sweepers, $3.00. Tov Cook Stoves, $4.00 to $7.50.

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For Sale.

iR SALE.—A fine farm of sixty acres eight miles southeast from city and two a half miles from Lock port splendid soil within a mile of good coal mine. Will be sold below present cash value. Inquire at 404 South Center street.

F. V. BICHOWSKY.

SALE.—A large lot of second band and school books,at half the cost of new ones at SIBLEY'S,1111 Main street.

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For Rent.

Fsouth

OR RENT.—Farm of 80 acres, 3% miles of city, house of 6 rooms and large barn, 2 wells ana 1 cistern, 25 acres in clover, 6 acres In timothy, 4 acres in strawberries, 2 acres in raspberries, 5 acres in grapes: also some fruit trees. Apply to RIDDLE, HAMILTON «fc CO., Rental and Insurance agents.

Fcellar

OR RENT.—Store room, 20x80 feet, with same size also five rooms above the store and three rooms in the rear also 45 feet of ground adjoining with plenty of shed room, suitable for wagon yard. One of the best stands in the city. Near new court house. Possession given Dec. 1st. Apply to RIDDLE, HAMILTON & CO., Rental and Insurance Agents.

OR RENT.—HOUSE of 6 rooms, 531 South

Also house of 7 rooms with excellent barn, corner Sixteenth and Wabash Avenue, at $12 —is worth $18 per month.

RIDDLE, HAMILTON A CO., Rental and Insurance Agents,

Estrayed.

ESTRAYED.—BAYhigh.

COLT with red halter

on, small head, black streak down his back, about 13 hands Any Information leading to his recovery will be liberally rewarde Will M. cer, 24 South 4th Street.

Amusements.

TSXAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

JJN Wilson Naylor, Manager.

Matinee and Evening

Saturday,, December 11.

RICE'S BEAUTIFUL

EVANGELINE

With a great Cast of TALENTED ARTISTS OU

New Music. New Effects. New Costumes. See the Great Amazon March. A grand ladies and children's matinee fhl_s afternoon. Prices 50 and 25 cents.

XfATLOB'S OPERA HOUSE.

-LN Wilson Naylor Manager.

Tuesday, Dec. 14th,

The Great Dramatic Event, The Celebrated Actress,

Rose Coghlan,5

'V: ':. Supported by the talented

Frederic de Belleville

And the best dramatic company in America under the Management of CLINTON J. EDGERLY, in Sheridan's Sparkling Comedy,

School for Scandal

Rose Coghlan as Lady Teazle 5 And the entire company in the cast. NOTICE—Tho above play will be presented with same care, and beautiful costumes as in New York City. Miss Coghlan's four dresses have never been equaled oil the stage, in this play.

Reserved seats $1.00. Admission 75,50,25.

ISTAYLOB'S OPEBA HOUSE. JJN

WilBon Naylor—Manager.

ONE NIGHT ONLY.

Saturday, Dec. 18th:,

THE DALYS

In their'reconstructed Athletic and Scholastic Absurdity, entitled

vacation

Or, HABVABD vs. YALE.

A rollicking satire on student college life, in three acts and

ONE LONG LAUGH.

For the present season there will be found Novelties Till You Can't Rest. Entire New Music, New Songs, New Features, New Scenery, and New Mechanical Effects. In fact "VACATION" In its new dress is practically

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FUN IN SOLID CHUNKS

Prices as usual.

pBAIBIE CITY RINK

Masque Carnival, Thursday, Dec. 23d.

List of Prizes on Exhibition at the Rink. LADIES.

The Moat Graceful Amateur Lady Skater, in costume—An Elegant Perfume Set, 10.00, donated by Owens A Knight, Artist Tailors, 523U Wabash Avenue. Most Novel Costume—One Album, costume Representing Goddess of Liberty—Old Oaken Bucket. Beit Representation of Any Character—An

Elegant Manicure Set.

GKES3STTS.

Graceful Amateur Gentlemen 8kater. to costume—A Splendid Pair of Panto,

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For

for both performance 75,

You can take your choice of Ladies and Gents'All

Linen Hemstitch4v

Initial Handk'fs.

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donated by Owens A Knight, Artist Tailors, Wabash Avenue. Rost. unde Costume Seal Set. Beat Representation of Uncle Sain—Pair of

of Pat Man-Smoking

BestRepresantatton

of Any Char*et*r-8hav-

TOTAL, S50.00,

Worth of beautiful given away at the

Thursday Night, December 23rd.

Admission, 25 centa. Children under 10, IScta. Bkates: Gents 15c. Ladles 10c. Skates Free wearing costumes. If characters

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So one will toe allowed to akate nntU

aaowfthootacoatBine. Poaltlvely no com©HinentaiT tlcketa reeognlwd on thla occasion and Rink Soppllee on aale at the rink.

Wabash Ave. can pmm the Rink door.

BROOKS, OTtOUTUCE A ADER.

R. GA6G

SBAUEBDI

ARTISTS* SUPPLIES,

Ptetnre Frames

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to Order.

MeKeeo'a Block. Main at. betwM 6thaad7U.

Hobei* UAXDKKKCIUEF

The Center of Attractions.

The Holiday Trade Opening with a Rush In Our Notion and Faney Goods: Departments.

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200 Dozen More

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Just received which completes our %*vv it 12

IMPORTATION ORDERS!

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You can take your choice of Ladies or Gents ExI "tra Fine all Linen

Initial Ilandk'fs.

Large Initials of

Superior Workmanship.

,, Having noticed a great demand last year during the Holiday

S -j |.or Qent]emeI1»8 Initial Hand-

kerchiefs, we placed an order

for 25 dozen to be niadeespec-

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Quality elegant. Initials alike

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500 doz. Ladies All Linen Handkerchiefs,

With Fancy Borders—Fast Colors."

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1,000 doz. CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, for Lndies and Children t'J' at 2c, 3c, 5c, 8c and 10c each.

800 doz. Silk Handkerchiefs, choice 19, 25,39,48c, worth 35, 40, 65, 75.

Immense Assortment' of Fiiie Imported Handkerchiefs at Our fWell-known Popular Prices,

Handkerchiefs for Everybody!

Lot 1, at QPLCts. Lot II, at F^nCts- W I". QQCts. *5° Each. Each. &0 Each.

The grandest assortment of Gents Mufflers ever offered.

Prices upward to $5.00 each.

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$ilk Umbrellas!

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Assortment Unapproachable. Prices the Lowest

/^X S~\ A T7*Q I For Ladies, Misses and Children atn \JIjUAJVu Greatly Reduced Prices. wm

All Our Fine Dresses Marked Away D6wn.

HOBUHG, KOOT&CO.

518 and 520 Wabash Ave. Jobbers and Retailers.

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