Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 18, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 March 1888 — Page 6

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i'HEJVlAIL.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

P. S. WESTFALL, KD1TOR AND PROPRIETOR. MUB8CUI1TION PRIC*, 12.00 A YSAB.

FUBUCATIOH OITICI,

roe. 20 and 22 Soatb Filth Street, Printing Houne Hquare.

TERRE HAUTE, MAR. 31, 1888

Twelve Pages.

MBS. IBANK LESLIE.

Mrs. Frank Leslie states that she is obliged to decline an average of two of

fers

of marriage every day. She has one form of letter prepared which answers -„for all and a copy of this is sent out promptly to each applicant for the fair

lady's

hand,—her hand, mind you, not

her heart, for the great majority of the men who propose are entire strangers to the woman they ask to become their 'wife aud so cannot of course have had any opportunity to win her affection or understand her nature. Some of them are rich and one at least paraded his 117,000,000 as an inducement for the noted woman to marry him. His idea apparently was that she had fame and he had money and fame and money would make a good match.

Some women might be caught by such bait but Mrs. Leslie is not of that kind, honor to her sex. She is a great business woman but she is not heartless. She has an artist's side to her nature and a splendid enthusiasm in her work. Her's is a busy and responsible life but yet, as she says, a perfect one. The hours of all the days are filled with busy deeds in otio of the most fascinating kind of work—the publication of literary and art periodicals which occupy a large space in the world of thought. She is too busy, she says, for matrimony and her life is too complete to miss it.

While it is pleasant to see a woman fighting her way to success with such pluck and energy as Mrs. Leslie has done and ranking high up in the list of the great business people of the world, It is not quite so satisfactory to h?ar her say that she is too busy to be married. Doubtless the married state is the natural one for both men and women as a rule and neither sex ought to be so busy or so wedded to an occupation as to make this rotation undesirablo. There are exceptions to all rules, however, and In the enso of Mrs. Leslie perhaps her statement should be taken with qualification. It must be rememberod that Mrs. Leslie has been once married and like many others who lost one mate she can not get her oonsent to enter into the wedded state with anew partner.^

However that may be Mrs. Leslie^is to be admired for putting aside as untyorihy of notioe all offers of marriage which come to her on a golden platter, as if money and position were the chief aim and end of life, when in leality they are of small consequence as compared with some other things.

BOOKS AND BOOKS.

If way back in tho days of Solomon o' making many books there was no end, what shall bo said of the case in these modern days of intellectual activity, when tho presses are kept more than busy turning out new literary matter for the people? During the year of 11187, for Instance, 4,437 new books were issued in the United States and 4,410 in England. Almost 6,000 volumes—enough of themselvos to fill a large library.

Of the books published in this country 1,022 were novels and 488 were books for children. In England the novels numbered 762 and the theological works 680. The theological stomach of the English people would seem from this to have large digostive oapacity. Leaving out of the case French and Russian novels, which have of late filled so large a place in modem literature, tho novel reader could still havo almost five new stories to read each day, if he or she should undertake to keep up with the producers of fiction. «.

That would be too large a contract for anyone to undertake, but there are those who come nearer doing It than is for their moral or intellectual advantage. The rage for novelty extends to books, as to everything else. Not what is good but what is new is the question too often asked. There is a fashion in reading as In dress and the current works of the well-known writers are regarded as in some sense a necessity to those who wish to be In the literary "swim.*1 It would be very much better if the new books were read lees and the old ones more. Of the former how few make more than a temporary ripple which soon vanishes out of sight, while the books of enduring' worth which the centuries have sifted out, remain of perennial Interest and value. It la true, of course, that the new bxk»—eome of them—should be read, but not to the exclusion of the old and proved ones.

The river and harbor bill is the largest •ver yet presented to Congress, amounting to £10,000,000. There is no better way to spend some of the surplus than la im proving our navigable rivars, but the money ought to be spent where it Is rwlly needed instead, as is generally the case, of being frittered away on obacurs raaka that are not known half way across tho members' Congressional districts.

THK directors of the Chicago Board of Trade flavor the passage of the bill far the construction of the Nkmruagiaa ship nndtr American control. They alevel-beaded set of men and take the oorreot view of the matter.

iSiilHiiSHSi

THE "Q." STRIKE.

The locomotive engineers are making a stubborn fight againbt the Chicago, Burlington A Quincy road, and while the latter has undoubtedly been much worse hurt than it is willing to admit, it begins to look as if the strike could not be a success. There are so many engineers and firemen in the country who do not belong to the brotherhoods that the road seems likely to puty through, although probably at more oost to it than the demands of the engineers would have come to if granted.

Should the strike in the end have to be abandoned it will show organized labor to be weaker than has generally been supposed. The reason is that despite it$ large claims, organized labor includes but a small part of all the labor in the country. There are about 20,000,000 workingmen in the country. Half of them are agricultural laborers, but deducting these, there still remains an equal number of workers in other vocations. All the labor organizations combined have not iucludod more that 2,000,000, or one-fifth of the total of manual laborers. With four non-union to every union man, it is easy to see that organ ized labor can wage but a one-handed contest against capital. There are so many men wanting a job that whon some men quarrel with their employers or their work the latter are able to fill the places of those who have quit, with inferior workmen it may be, but at least with such as may be made to do until better ones can be obtained. The abuse of strikes has rendered them exceedingly unpopular in this country of late aud there is a wide and growing sentiment that this method should not be resorted to except as a very last resort.

A S O A

ftfow that a bill has been introduced in Congress providing for the admission of •Utah as a State, the question of polgyamy assumes anew interest. The Mormons vehemently assert their willinguess to abandon "the twin relic'' of barbarism, but nobody believes in their sincerity, The Mormon church was never more active than it is now in the work of propagandism. Its missionaries are at work in the old world with a vigor and pertinacity that have excited a strong commotion in some quarters. Mr. Bjoreson Bjornson has been organizing in Norway a popular crusade against the Mormon emissaries who are seeking their prey there. He is an uncomprising foe of Russian tyranny, and thinks that America, England and Scandinavia 6uglit to form a gipnd federation to protect the civilized world* from the encroaching waves of Russian barbarism.

It is disgraceful in tHe extreme that in this age of Christian enlightenment free America should bo the hot-bed of such a system of licentiousness and should send its propaganders to die old world in search of fuel for its? flames! The government of the United States has dallied inuch too long wikn th» hideous montrosity. Polygamy should be crush ed and crushed at once and nntil it is as dead as a salted codfish. The proposi tion to admit Utah into the sisterhood of States must not be thought of.

TUB farmers of Kansas propose to go into the ••trust" business too. A eon vention looking to that end will meet in Topeka on the first of May. What the farmers chiefly complain of is that the prices of their grain are made in the Liverpool market and their idea is to control shipments and prevent the supply from exceeding the demand in (ho market. The plan Is to have all the selling for the association done by ten central agencies, the territory tributary to these points being subdivided so that each farmer will know with whom he has to deal. The scheme is certainly a novel one, but whether practicable or not will be developed upon trial. This at least may be said for it, that it is one of the few trusts whose success might be generally wished for.

FOB once Jay Gould has talked too much. Heretofore the great financier and railroad wrecker has had tho reputation of keeping his tongue well tinder control. He has been known as a man of deeds rather than words. But, as St. Paul well observed long ago, "the tongue is an unruly member" and Jay Gould's has proved so at last. His interview on the subject of the proposed indictment against himself and Sage for a criminal offense, from which he escaped only by pleading the statute of limitations and bulldozing the District Attorney, would much better have been left unsaid. It exhibits Mr. Gould, by his own admissions, in alight which will still further degrade him in public esteem.

SIXTEEN Mormons were fined and sentenced to six months' impiisonment for practicing polygamy, last Saturday. Polygamy will gradually beoome unpopular under that kind of treatment.

r. GxjuxrroNB recently received cake three feet In diameter as a token of respect and esteem. It was probably a disguised eflbrt of the Tories to kill "the grand old man" off".

Tm body of the man found in 9L Paul with a bullet hole In his head was not that of Taseott, the Sneil murderer. Mr. Tfcacott is still at large. So are the Chi cago detectives.

T*« State National Bank, of Raleigh, N. C., is in a demoralised condition. The president and the casii ier have both gone after taking all the money in eight.

Maa. ALJC*J.8HAW, the professional whistler, Is going to Europe. She doubtless expects to whistle her way to the parses of the aristocracy.

THB saltan of Zanzibar is dead, bat he never will be mwsedL One Saltan more or less dosent maks mnch rtlflhrsinis

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL

MA TRIMONIAL.

Marriage lioenses have been issued this week to the following: Levi W. Dlckerson and Ellen M. York.

Louis Rector and Nellie Baker. Harry A. Douglas and Lizzie Becker. Vm. H. Smith and Loaisa M. Lota. Samuel A. Williamaacd Mine C. Frasler. Horace F. Roberts Ad Ina A. Clark. Arthur N. Lee and Anna Young. Theodore 8. Hhaw and Clara B. Jones. Madison Jordan and Lucinda Paraons. Joseph B. Connett and Cl&ra A. Shepherd. James A. Deb art aud Margaret Collins.

Bad Debts I

It must be a very bad debt that cannot be reached through W. M. Slaughter's Collection Bureau. He has in his service some of the most energetic collectors to be had and the system adopted has been eminently successful. It will pay any business man to put his accounts, good and bad, in Mr. Slaughter's hands.

EASTER EGOS.

All kinds and colors at Eiser's..

No Extra Charge for making shoes to order at I. E. Clatfelter's.

resh Candies at EISER'S.

good

C. W. Merring, at 22 north Fourth street, has now on hand the largest stock of mouldiqgs ever shown in this city Call and see his- stock and learn his low prices. He is giving extra low figures on fine Steel Engravings for the next ten days.

Fine line of Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Cigars at EISER'S,

J^OB EASTER,

JOE MILLER—615 Main Street £fas the Finest Display of Fruits and Vegetables and Good Things for Easter to be seen anywhere. ...

Made to Order.

Ladies for a good Kid Shoe, go to I. Clatfelter's.

Fresh Oysters, Can ,and Bulk EISER'S. Wholesale and retail.

THE ORIGINAL

PHILADELPHIA ICE &REAM

"AT E. E. LAWBSSNCE'S,

Corner Fourth and Cherry.

From now on we will be ready to furnish families, parties, Ac.,with Ice bream in all flavors, and also all kinds of Ices.

W. A. Sheap, the originator of the celebrated Philadelphia Ice Cream, will have charge of the manufacture and respectfully solicits the patronage of his former customers and the public, and guarantees all Creams sent out will be of the finest quality. All orders promptly delivered.

Baby Cabs.

We show by far the best line of Baby Cabs in the city. Ourltock is ten times as large as moat of the housfes c&rry. Baby Cabs at ?S, $8, 910, $12, 915, |20, $25. Do not think of buying a baby cab till you have seen ftur stock.

Z. FOSTER^arpets ,&<* Furniture. .4 I a class of school children »froi Lewis Lockwood & Son, Manufacturers of Artificial Limbs and Deformity Braces for the cure of Bow Legs, Knock Knees, Weak Ankles, Curvature of Spine, Club Feet, Ac. Special Trusses made to order and guaranteed to hold or no sale. We are endorsed by twenty-one of Terre Haute's most able physicians. Office, Seventh and Wabash avenue, McKeen's Block, room 14.. __________________

Get your lyirsery stock, Shade Trees and Grape Vines of E. Haas. 1, 2, 3* and 4 year old Grape Vines of all variety for sale by the dozen and 1,000. Address post box, 1850, or leave orders atE Rleman's, corner of 9th and Main street.

Cheap lot of slippers to.close out at A. H. Boegeman New Bed Chamber Suites in Oas, Asn, Walnut, Cherry and Mahoagny from flo to 100. That is a very nice suite in one of our windows. Price #00 with elegant French Plate Beveled. A. Z. FOSTER, Carpets and Furniture.

For Lunch and Hot Coffee

Goto W. Miller A Son, East Main, between 11th and 12th, south side, No. 1119 who have just started up in Fruits, Candies and fine Cigars and Tobacco and general variety store.

Why Pay Big Fees

to an oculist to have your eyes measured for glasses when yon ean have it done by an absolutely accurate machine ft Kern's jewelry store?

Spring goods arrived and some extra bargains are offered at A. H. Boegeman's.

Perdue A Kennedy, successors to L. F. Perdue. 106 south Sixth street and 818 north Seventh street. Full supply of HARD COAJL, also block, nut and lamp oaaL.

JUST ARRIVED. The finest souvenir given away with each pair of shoes. Something new at A. H. Boegeman's.

BETTER YET.

The rush for the elegant Oil Paintings we give to our customers has been so great that we have not been able to supply the demand. We have therefore determined to extend the time through the month of April to give all an

EQUAL CHANCE.

Every one buying five dollars or over of dry goods at one time will be given a large oil painting 36 in. 23 in., painted on canvas in oil colors and by hand, We have made arrangements by which those desiring can obtain a handsome Gilt Frame 5 inches deep, that would oost 93.00 in any art store, for only 91.00.

We are offering bargains that can not be equaled. 40 inch, All Wool, Double Warp, Henrietta, in all the new Shades, worth 76c., only 50c. 40 inch All Wool Novelty Dress Goods, only 35c. per yard—the lowest price made this season.

Bargains in Fine Henriettas, Black and Colored Silks. Domestics at the old prices—no advance.

CARPENTERS BOSTON STORE, •i".: 418 Wabash avenue.

RICEBROS

681 Wabash Avenue.

It is certainly a fact that Rice Bros, have the most complete stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries the city. Come one, come all and see them, and be convinced of what we say, whether you buy or not 681 Wabash Ave.

Some excellent bargains in Boots and Shoes this week at A. H. Boegeman's, 104 south Fourth street. "MILLER, the bargain grocer" is what the people call him now. You can get a great deal for your money at Joe Miller's place, 515 Main street.

Died.

RKLE—Friday morning at 7:80, Sarah kle, widow of Fred erick Markle, aged and 7 months. uneraJ from late residence, Otter Creek, to-morrow, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The mends are iyited to attend without rther notice. fu

FOR

E. HAAS.

The most desirable looation about our city tar residence properly. You now buy a lot lor $200 on long time if you build. Building and given the preference.

FECHHIEMER'S ADDITION North 7th and 8th streets.

Wanted.

ANTED.—Everyone interested in art to

call at Mrs. Pringle's studio and see the

\ng, 8 lessons $1.50,

... _from4to 6. Over

Kussner's Music Store.

For Rent.

OR RENT.—House. Enquireat21 south 6th street.

For Sale.

different [MAN'S.

HALfe—Houses and

Lo^SrAn.

J'^r®"t

parts of the city. Prices, $750, 8L.000, $L300, »&00, $1,900, $2,500, *&,000, w,$), $000. Reasonable cash payment down, balance to

Alio, several sootl Farms—1©} acrea,88,000 15Dacresf$!L000 12£^cres $8,100 AlsoTkansas

Amusements.

ISJAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

J_N Wilson Naylor—Manager.

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Tuesday, April 3.

iWlatest, an9T greatest dramatic success

Dr. Jekyll

and Mr. Hyde

A DOUBLE LIFE.

Special Prices,

75c,

50c 88c and 25c.

ISJAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

JJN Wilson Naylor Manager.

TWO NIGHTS.

Thursday and Friday

April 5th and 6th.

Th» Most Successful American Satirical Comedy,

TOWN LOTS

A PAPER CITY.

By Herbert Hall Window.

The greatest of all comediennes,

MARGUERITE FISH,

The popular eccentric oomedy star,

E. L. WALTON\

And a sopsrb comgany of metropolitan

Seats on sale Tuesday.

Onee in a life Time!

4rO£

First, we'll say that we're doing the largest Spring Wrap business ever known to us. .Prices reasonable. I

HOBERG'S

Lead the Way Again

With the most attractive display of

DRY GOODS MERCHANDISE

-In Terre Haute.

Every Department Complete

And a store in itself.

UNUSUALLY LARGE, fc

Fine French Plaids

Has just been opened. And we can safely say its the largest and choicest assortment ever brought to this city. 1 Prices from 75c and upward, Farticular attention is "s called to our $1.00 line.

Spring .^nd Summer

r/.

Full line of the Celebrated "v

B. PRIESTLY & CO.'S

And All Wool and Silk and Wool v:

.. /FANCY WEAYESl

PARASOLS !i

From 10c to $15.00, every kind and style—Plain, Stripe, Plaid, Brocade,—Exquisite Novelties, from the largest manufactur-, ers in the country.

Windsor and Puritan Silk Umbrellas

In great variety. Gold and Silver Mountings. Rare and beautiful designs.

See Our $5.00 Umbrella.

Tho best in the City.

Don't fail to visit our Domestic Departments. Special Bargains in Ginghams and Prints next week.—Spreads etc. s. u-

IIOBKKG. ROOT & CO.}

Jobbers and Retailers. Nos. 518, 520 and 522 Wabash

HUNTER'S LAUNDRY

Give us a trial on laundry work. We guarantee ydtt satisfaction in color, stiffness and finish. We employ a score of the best operatives that money can procure. Main office. 523 Wabash Avenue.

THE GREAT BARGAIN

Queensware and China Store

OPENED TO-DAY

-AT-

A large stock of Crockery, Glass and Tinware will be found The public is invited to call and inspect our goods and get prices, which cannot be undersold.

M. D. KAUFMAN.

1# a&s

Will be found our Silk and Dress Goods Departments which fabrics. are running over with fashionable dress

OUR IMPORTATION ORDER

... —OF-

life

Dress Fabrics I

ts,

Miiiiaisli

Are,

7*3.

Main Street.