Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 17, Number 43, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 16 April 1887 — Page 1

Vol. 17.-No. 43.

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PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Notes and Comment.

The anti-Lamb kicker has several fish which he will fry in the city election.

Senator Voorhees must not run for governor next year. That honor belongs to Green Smith. _______

Ex-Senator Harrison is the grandson of a President and now he has himself a grandson. Will this new grandson ever be tite grandson of a President?

The beautiful Miss Dolph, daughter of the Oregon Senator, is to wed a Wash-, ington newspaper correspondent. Since the old gentlemen has enty of money this will do,^

It i* reported that natural gas has been found near Kansas City. Everybody Will be glad to hear this. If there was any one thing that Kansas City needed it was just a little more gas.

A member of the Pennsylvania Legislature has introduced a bill makiug 13 holidays in the year bosides Sundays. It is not certain that his idea is not a good one. Probably 300 days for work is enough.

At a public receptioraffced Bluff, California, the other day, CJov. Bartlett was kissod by fifty young and presumably pretty girls. How old Tecump Sherman's mouth must have watered whon he read of that performance!

General George A. Sheridan recently lectured in Washington in reply to Ingersoll and is said to have made eight times as much money out of his lecture as Ingersoll received for his first lecture. Gen. Sheridan should be encourajjpd to keep on. '\l

It is now discovered that Henry George's wife is one of "those small, plump,"h«try bodle tha'neveige down hearted" and that it was her uufailing devotion that pulled Mr. George through the long period of narrow circumstances. This discovery is usually made after a man becomes famous but seldom before.

The State House contractors have concluded to complete the work on the building, although there is no appropria4ion to pay them. The temporary loan of 1340,000 has been negotiated and the interest on the debt will be paid. About the only costly feature of the legislative deadlock, therefore, is the disgrace brought on the State. It is very expen alve in the long run.

The sudden death of John T. Raymond, at Rvansvllle, last Sunday morning, removes from the stago one of the best known and generally popular actors •f the day. There will never be "millions in it" again as there was while Raymond lived. The death of an actor who can give such pleasant ahd wholedome entertainment is a real loss in theso days of overwork and stress.

Natural gas promises to work a revolution in northeastern Indiana. The continued discovery of new wells seems to substantiate the beliof that the Findlay district reaches over from Ohie into Indiana, though of course nothing eau be predicted as to the resources of the -wells. But this is equally true of the Pennsylvania and Ohio districts. Gas wells and oil wells have to be taken a good deal on faith.

The Democratic members of the New York Legislature voted solidly against the high license bill and now Gov. Hill has vetoed it. Down in Texas the prohibition movement is led by United States Senators Reagan and Maxey. At first glance this would seem to be Inconsistent, but in as much as prohibition means free whisky, the New York and Texas IVmioerata really stand on the same platform.

At Indianapolis they are talking about

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department. If the laddies could lay the hose in the central part of the city early in the morning and avoid throwing too much water in out place there is no other reason why the plan Is not feasible. The men, hom and water are paid for anyway and it would be a public benefit.

The circumstances surrounding the hanging of Frank Daniels at St. I»uis yesterday, attracted attention to the barbarity of capital punishment. Daniels was sentenced to bo hanged last1fall but on the day fixed he was at the point of death with pneumonia. A reprieve was granted and the doctor* and nurse® carefully nursed and fattened him for the scaffold. Spring is not the proper "killing time," but St. Louis likes to do things different from the usual wav.

The Panhandle sensation is a queer story. Either the police have made a drag-net haul to catch a few guilty ones or the road has been wofUlly mismanaged. It Is a very severe reflection on the management that for three years a hundred or mow employes have bean constantly stealing freight without being apprehended. One or a dose* men might conceal their thefts for that isngth

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of time, but a road that is a victim to the amount of a half million dollars' worth of goods, taken by a hundred men whose operations were not disoovered during three years' time, is certainly In very poor hands. The truth most likely is the detectives, as is their habit, have exaggerated the conspiracy and that but few man of the hundred arrested will be prose**te6.

The private opinion of the poat suiv geon at Gibson as to Mr. fihiine's physical condition would make interesting reading. The post surgeon, if skilled in politics beyond the common degree is able to see the connection be tween an attack of sickness in an out of the way place, where the truth is difficult to obtain, and a trip to Europe. The latter must have a cause that will obscure the political significance of it.

While Indianapolis is complaining bitterly of the Inter-State law Terre Hauto is happy in being placed on an equality with cities which heretofore have had an nndue advantage. If the law prevents Indianapolis making the middleman's profit on everthing that passes through that city, perhaps that is what it is intended to do. The general idea of the law is to prevent discrimination and nothing is more natural than that those who by discrimination have been benefitted at the expense of their neighbors should complain of the law and endeavor to create a confused and incorrect impression of its merits.

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Above we present a view of that portion of the Fair Grounds embracing the amphitheater and grand stand, a section of the superb mile track, and in the back ground the grand grove of forest trees which make these grounds the most delightful te be found in the west. Situated just beyond the city suburbs, with easy transit by the Main streetcar line connecting with Mr. Blake's railway, the oool and inviting shade will make these grounds a popular resort this summer.

The Terro Haute Trotting Association will hold its Spring meeting of four days, commencing June 7th. This will be the first meeting the circuit, and some

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The brasen effrontery of the tally sheet forgers at Indianapolis is sublime in its way. The rascals and their abettors, the Democratic managers and newspaper, are hilarious over the failure of the grand jury to return indictments. Three Democratic members of the jury have declined to sign any report. No one denies the forgery, no one doubts the identity of the forgers and yet it is claimed to be a vindication that na indictment is returned. This ought not to be the end of the affair. If it is permitted to be Boas Coy will not allow the people to rule in that county again for a dozen years.

When Green Smith brought the injunction proceedings against Col. Robertson he tried to avoid giving bond. The attorneys for the lieutenant Governor forced him to do ao and iW took him all one day to hunt up bondsmen, many Democrats refusing to sign for him. The bond was to indemnify Col. Robertson if the Supreme court should set aside the restraining order, which eventually was done. Now Cbl. Robertson enters suit for $3,000 to defray his expenses to the litigation and Smith's bondsmen will undoubtedly be called upon to reimburse the Republican Lieutenant Governor, who thereby will not be loser in a financial sense by the act of usurpation.

The telephone people have decided on a new scheme to grind the subscribers. The toll system is to be abandoned and coupon ticket* at the rate of three cents a connection furnished, but with the stipulation that 915 dollars' worth at least are to be used every three months or at the rate of $5 a month. When the company introduced the toll system it waa urged aa a scheme by which each subscriber would pay tor the aervioe

rendered for him only. But the 00mpany was not satisfied with its own device and soon refused to put in telephones when subscribed for. Then the Legislature was beset and a big force of lobbyists employed to secure the repeal of the law. The deadlock interfered after the bill had been engineered

My faith lpoks up to Thee. Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour Divine! Now hear me while I pray Take all my Rulltaway Oh, li't me. from this day,

Be wholly Thine!

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through the house and whil#,hung^p icft/To-night's liirlifiariw-will be Of bat little the {S^ate,pendinga demand by th6 lobbyists for more money. There is no good faith in the monopoly and it apparently intends to go rough shod among the people. There can be no assurance that it will abide by the terms of the new scheme more honorably than it .has by the toll system. As an instance of the style of dealing a subscriber relates that one month the telephone was used 21 times. The bill came in for 45 connections. Explanation being asked for the information was given that the main company in Chicago insisted that no bill be made out for leas than 45 connections, although a written contract was thereby violated.

The name of Rev. Dr. Ray Palmer, who died at his home in Newark one day last week, is not a familiar one to the general public it has been seldom mentioned In the newspapers and reviews, but he has nevertheless had the world for his audience. When 21 years of age, he wrote the hymn: tk')

It has been translated Into a aocen foreign languages and It is sung wherever Christians meet together for worship. He wrote a number of other hymns, which are embraced in most of the American collections, but none of them have the simplicity and strength which characterized his first effort. In these qualities it compares not unfavorably with some of Luther's, and suggests reminiscences of the hymns of the Latin church, into which an age of faith breathed its spirit and left it as a heritage for an age of scepticism.

The latest thing in cars is being built for summer travel and is called a buffet smoking car. This car will be aupplied with a bathroom, a barber's shop, toilet rooms and a library. The chairs and couches will be movable and the library will contain copies of the latest novels and periodicals, as well as a plentiful supply of the daily papers issued at the various cities along the line. Hail the day when the train butcher will disappear in conjunction with the advent of electric lighting and steam heating.

And now a solemn scientific man comes to the front and argues that the reason that the present generation of mankind is so much more nervous than the previous one is because they wove night-caps, while we do not. still earlier generation of our race is said to have worn, not only no night-caps, but no clothes, and tradition does not inform us that these earlier anceators were especially nervous.

Mrs. Isabella Beecfaer Hooker carries the idea of female emancipation so far as to demand that half the police force In large cities consist of women.

TERRE HAUTE, END., EVENING, APRIL 16,1887. Seventeenth Year

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THE VIGO COUNTS FAIR GROUNDS.

THE CITY ELECTION.

The Democrats hold their primaries this evening to nominate candidates for councilman and to select delegates to the city convention to be held Thursday* the 21st. The Republican primaries are fixed for next Wednesday evening and the convention fpr the following Saturday,

interest beyond the nomination of coun cilman, as it is a foregone conclusion that Mayor Kolsem and Treasurer Fitzpatrick will be renominated. Clerk Davis has positively, declined to accept the third nomination. There is no great scramble for the nomination. The names of Perley' Bell and Herman Kirmse are. mentidned. There will be some opposition to the renomi nation of Marshal Morriion, and Sanitary Officer Jack Bodewin' is named in this connection.

With the Republicans, while there is considerable interest quietly felt in the selection of candidates, there is no contention such as creates bitter feeling. The only indication of asperity is in the refudlation of the Second ward by the party in general ada source from which to select candidates for the city offices. The remarkable Democratic vote cast by that Republican stronghold last November has put it eternally under the ban of disfavor of members of the party without its limits. For Mayor the names of J. H. Briggs, L. S. Briggs, U. R. Jeffers and Dr. Preston are oftenest used in discussing the available men, with tbe first named somewhat in the lead. There is no rivalry for the nomination of Treasurer, it being the least desirable place on the ticket owing to the advantage Fitzpatrick has in the race, but the friends of Mr. Herman Raabe, Mr. John Van Cleave and Mr. Rosenberg are urging these gentlemen respectively for the nomination. Wm. M. Kramer may be a dark horse. In this connection it may be said that the anti-Lamb folks are inclined to work against Fitspatrick. For Clerk Messrs. Lon Duddleston, Joseph Wimer and Louis Baganz are named, the former being the favorite by long odds, because of his competency and popularity. For Marshal Andy Thompson is formally annonnoed, as is ex-Marshal Leedbam.

Justice Slaughter has declined the Labor nomination for Mayor and Mr. Zebulon Heaberlon, carpenter, of the First ward has been put forward. Like Mr. Slaughter, Heaberlon is a Democrat, but is not likely to poll as heavy vote from that party as would the justice, whose candidacy if persisted in the Democrats now freely admit would have defeated Mr. Kolsem. Indeed the demoralization caused by the withdrawal of Mr. Slaughter has greatly weakened the Labor ticket, and while its voting strength is an untried and uncertain quantity is not believed it will poll a heavy vote considering the number of workingmen in the city. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 3d.

They still keep up some of their old aristocratic sports in Mississippi. At Frear's Point recently a negro under ten years' sentence was released and given his liberty if he oould escape the bloodhounds set on his brack. He waa given three hours' start, but waa caught before he had gone twenty miles.

of the finest horses in the country will contest for the liberal purses—amounting to |5,000. We are greatly favored in having the first meeting, for, as is well known, opening racos of the circuit are better than the others. There are more horses present and many that cannot win drop out before the circuit draws to a close.

The annual fair of the Vigo Agricultural Society will be opened on the 29th of August, and there is big promise of it being by far the most successful and interesting exhibition ever held here. A large and handsome exhibition building, planned by Clift, Williams A Co., is to be erected this summer.

HEALTH AND MEDICINE. Wheri the first warm days of early spring come we are very apt to feel a lassitude and weakness, and as a relief for this think that we need a "tonic' some "strengthing bitters," or pills and potions of some kind. Thero is no doubt •that mudrof the '*springstckness" comes from disordered digestion and lack of exerciso in the open air. If instead of resorting to drugs, patent medicines, etc., we would omit a meal or two, drinking in the meantime a cup of clear, hot water every honr, or. what is still better, ,ths hot water with the juice of half a lemon in it, and then eat sparingly of easily digested food and take plenty of out-door exercise, no medicine would be needed. It is better to let the meat bills be smaller and eat more fruit than has been done during the winter." If you have n6t plenty of canned or dried fruit it is cheaper in the long run to buy these than patent medicines or pay a doctor's bill. An orange eaten every morning before breakfast is a medicine that the "children will cry for," as the castoria advertisements say, and this, with the juice of half a lemon in a glaas of water, taken at night, will soon make one new. The best physicians now give the least medicine, and depond mainly on rest, diet and a few hygienic rules followed, to effect the cure. Said a popular physician the other day "Two-thirds of the people to whom we give medicine would be better off without it, but they insist on taking something, and so we give them some harmless potion and strict hygienic rules to follow. They get well and we get the credit." And this was the remark of another old and successful doctor: "I firmly believe that my success is due more to the control I obtain of my patient's mind than to any diagnosing that I do or medicines that I administer. If I can get a patient in a cheerful mood and can make him believe that be isn't as sick as he imagines, half the battle is won." Our acquaintance with physiciana leads to the belief that the old doctor was correct. The most cheerful physicians are the most successful ones. And so, too, the most cheerful people are the most healthful. The saying, "Laugh and grow fat," is as sound as it is true/'

WHAT THE PAPERS ARESA YING.

Boston Record: Newport will soon deserve the name of Divoroeville. Puck: It is all up with the commercial traveler when he loses his grip.

Philadelphia gall: Revenge is sweet, but it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Boston Budget: Bald-headed men, like soldiers, are always to be found at the front.

Boston Bulletin: '"Beware of a man of one book," especially if it is a subscription book.

Whitehall Times ProsJjerity may pay the teacher, but adversity, supplies the book learning.

New Haven News: If you want to see a wild-cat, simply hold up tbe domestic article by the tail.

Washington CriticV Many a woman trusts her, husband when he can't get trusted by anybody else.

Boston Post: Tbe nine muses never began to enjoy the popularity that is accorded the base ball nine.

AMUSEMENTS.

Riley's dramatic company, one of the bestlow priced shows here this season has been playing to moderate business at? Naylor's this week. Th6 week's round of entertainments closes this ovening with the interesting domestic drama, "Aline, the Rose of KUlarney.' The company deserves a full house at parting.

Mr. Law reuce Barrett mes 011 Monday evening, appearing in Miss Mitford's magnificent tragedy, Rienzi. Thero is no longer any doubt as to Mr. Barrett's standing among Amoriean actors. Ilia parts are mostly those not attampted by others, and thero is, therefore, no opportunity for strict comparison with othersIn all he does, howevor, he shows that ripe scholarship, clear thought and careful action which stamp him as the perfect master of his profession in its every detail. "Rienzi," though written, iu 1825, is new to tho present generation,. Some idea of the magnitude and splendor of the production may be formed whoa it is stated that the transportation of now scenory, properties and costumes requires one entire car, and thatan unusually largo and complete auxiliary foroo consisting of Nobles, Ladies, Priests, Citizens, Soldiers and Monks, will be used In the representation. In tho church scene, which will be something magnificent, a Grand Cathedral Choir from New York will take part in tho singing. Mr. Barrett has in Kionzi character which he considers equal to his Cassius, and he has bestowed tho greatest care, study and attention upon its presentation, sdrronnding himself with a capable company, magnificent scenery, and stage appointments and costumes historically correct. The immense sale of seats at Button's yesterday morning is a gratifying indication that Mr. Barrett will be amply rewarded for bringing this great play here.

Hicks A Sawyers colored minstrels will appear on Wednesday evening at reduced prices of 25, 35 and 50 cents* About genuine negro minstrelsy therein a special charm not fbund in their whit* imitators. This company has tho reputation of being the best colored minstrels 1 the cou try. They are made up from singers, dancers and specialists* possessed of native genius. They learned their songs and dances in the cibin, on the plantation and the levee: therefore, they Can give the genuine plantation air to their work. In addition to their skill on the stage, they are finished performers on brass instruments, and will give a fine street parade. The press Is enthusiastic in their praise. Tbe Cincinnati Times Star remarks that "from the rise of the curtain on tbe new and original first part till its fall on tho laughable afterpiece, "The Blackvillo Duel," nothing but appreciative applauso and favorable oomments on the show could be heard."

Gllmore's "Devils Auction," modelled upon the "Black Crook" erder, will bo presented next Thursday evening, under the personal management of Charles ElYale. It is transported about the country on three purposely built sixty feet railroad ears. The Chicago Herald says: "The production is one oi the richest spectaoular extravaganzas which has perhaps ever been presented on the local stage. The mechanical contrivances and transformation scenes are of singular originality and beauty. The ballet divertisements are more complete and varied even than those presentod at tho same theatre recently by the Kiralfys, and it was not surprising that the superb tableaux awakened such demonstrative applause. All that pertains to "The Devil's Auction" is simply grand. Tho oast is made up of very good people, and the specialties introduced the very best we have ever seen in similar performances. With such a wealth of resource* and bewildering succession of novelties and surprises, and the more than cordial reception extended to the company,. "The Devil's Auction" bids fair to enjoy a popular andu very remunerative season."^

On Friday and Satuday nights of next week, at Naylor's opera house, the drawing room ballet, Instructed by Prof. Lawson, for tbe first time In this city will be given in grand style for the benefit of the Ringgold band, the proceeds going towards the purchase of uniforms for this worthy organization in which all Terre Haute is proud. The evening's entertainment will be given with a choice programme of vocal and instrumental musk supported -by the Ringgold orchestra of 22 pieces. The bullet will consist of sailors, soldi err. -Masons, and other funny dances, ov ,0 children taking part. The price" -t admission have been placed—lower 'i *75, familycircle 50, gallery 2ft *, »*. No extra charge for reserved sf» •*. The sale of seats begins Tuesday ui /ruing at Button's.

Buffalo Bill is astonishing our English uncles and cousins. The London Daily News tells its readers that "Buffalo Bill is not a wild Indian, as many of them have supposed, but the Hon. W. F. Cody, a member of the United States Parllament." 4*.-^.

The Prince of Wales won't wear a paCr of trousers more than five times..

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