Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 23, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 December 1888 — Page 5
THE _MAIL
A PAPER
PEOPLE.
FOR THE
It cost the county about 92^500 to hold the recent election. The inspectors of election drew $12, the Judges and clerks •8, and the room owner 96. It cost an average of $8 for each precinct for meals.
The Agricultural society has elected the following officers: L. S. Briggs, pre*-' ident J. M. Sankey, vice-president O. A. Be hall, treasurer U. R. Jeffers, genoral superintendent and C. C. Oakey, secretary,
The street car
company
has pat on
several new cars daring the last two weeks. Another thing that the travelling public can be thankful for is that the Vandalia railroad company is placing gates at some of the street crossings.
The annual Thanksgiving offerings to the Ladies Aid Society this week have been larger than ever before, a pleading testimonial to the work of the ladies as well an putting the means of alleviating a vast amount of want and misery the coming winter.
A now veil* of coal has been struck near Clay City. The coal land is under option by Terre Haute capitalists. The vein is of a remarkably line quality and can bo mined cheaply. It is probable that active steps will be taken toward opening a mine.
The schools of the city will observe the anniversary of the admission of Indiana into the Union by appropriate exercises on December 11th. Thl* is anew feature introduced by suggestion of state superintendent Lafollete, and is very favorably looked upon by school patrons.
A subscription of over $400 was taken by A. d. Austin for the benefit of the Gainesville, Fla., yellow fever sufferers last week. The condition of that place is still quite alarming, and aid will be required for some time yet to prevent starvation among the southern whites and nogroe*.
Wedding bells have been constantly ringing in society circles for several weeks. Rumor has it that they will not be allowed to rest during the short por tion of loap year remaining. The bless otl priviloge will not be surrendered by the young ladles for four more years without a final struggle.
The new government building will probably be oeouplod sometime during January. Thore yet remains some fin isbing touches to the interior, yet the delay is on account of the government furniture. It was ordered to be here by tho first of tho year, and it will require some little time to put it in order.
Tho front wall of tho Normal building is nearing completion and presents a vory pleasing appearance. The style of architecture Is modern and nearly everyone is impressed with the beauty of it The workmen gave thanks on Thursday by working all day. It required Sunday work on tho government building to oomplote it In accordance with contract.
The members of the old volunteer fire companies have several papers in circulation, obtaining signatures as members of a social organisation which It is the intention to form. Thus far quite a large number of signatures have been obtained but there are many of "the boys" who have yet to be searohed out. In a short time a meeting will be called and a permanent organization formed
Judge Asa Black's coat tails wore seen flapping in the breese this week as he ran through tho oonrt house yard. The unusual activity of tho commissioner was explained by the fact that he was after a cow which was pasturing on the lawn. Tho judge seized several stone* and threw thom with his left hand like an old time tune ball 1st. It would require quite* force of men to keep all the cows of the Wost side "off the grass."
I The will of Philip Schloss filed last Monday gives |l,000 to his brother-in-law, Judy Thorman, f300 to the Hebrew
OrphAn Asylum, of Cleveland, |50 to St. Anthony's Hospital, ISO to the Ladles Aid Society and |50 to tho Aged and Infirm Hebrew Hospital of Cleveland, and the balance to his wife and four children. He directs that the clothing store be sold at a fair valuation to Judy 'Thorman and his oldest son, Harry ISchloss. His other business is to be clownl out.
The repairs at the Tprre Haute house are now nearing completion. The past week the front was put in under the east «Ing and the large Umbers removed. ^.Tnc building has also been painted which add* greatly to Its appearance.
The office is about complete, only a few finishing touch** remaining. It is attract! re and under the glare of large incandescent electric light it show* off to advantage. The light Is furnished from a dynamo in the engine room in the
For the past week or more the papers have been considerably exercised over an affkir which took place in a drug •tore at the northeast corner of Third [«»d Poplar street*. A half dotten or more cards have been written and the matter unsatisfactorily explained to L^ioee concerned. Readers learned something about Dr. Moflktk, some ammonia, md a cur which ha ned In the store. (The three were arranpH into newsy stories from which ah•\-.t the 'only absolutely undisputed teat to be gained was that the druggist waa bitten ttoy the dog.
Kenia Victoria, the greatest brood [|Bum ever brought to Indiana, and veiled at I7.3&0 was recently pui-ehaaed by
W. ft. He Keen and is now at Sdgewood farm.
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Hie work of converting the base ball park into an ice skating rink has been completed. The water mains were extended several squares to the park. The sod was removed from the diamond and the entire field and banked near the fences and twenty feet in front of the ampitheatre. The pond which will be formed will be from 12 to 18 inches in depth. As soon as the cold weather arrives the park will be flooded and the winter's sport inagorated. Part of the ampitheatre will be fitted up as a sort of a reception room for the convenience of the patrons. The enterprise will be novel one and bids fair to be successful.
The stores have opened an unusually large line of holiday goods and the indications are that there will be many handsome presents purchased. Among the articles area few novelties bronzes and Satauma Japanese ware will be in special favor. Quite a craze seems to have taken possession of the ladies for the purchase of fancy articles and bric-a-brac. Elegant satchet bags have been ordered and cushions of all descriptions will be purchased. In all, odd shapes predominate and some queer combina tions are made. Handkerchief and glove boxes are in great demand and the bazaars have sent in new orders. Every thing in the fancy article line finds a remarkably ready sale.
Col. Jenne, of the Brazil Block Coal company, was in the city this week on his way to Brazil. In speaking of the coal trade the Colonel said that it continued dull. No advance has taken place in prices, and there is no immediate prospect of an advance. The Brazil company operate in all 13 mines. Of these four are idle. As to the cause, Col. Jenne said in his opinion it was due to the introduction of oil, natural gas and political gas. The first two have lessened the demand for coal and the political discussion of the past campaign had some effect. There was an uncertainty in regard to the tariff policy for the next four years and the iron manufactories were not in steady operation. A revival in the demand may take place but it will not equal that of a year ago.
The election of a couuty superintendent of schools takes place next June. As yet no applicants have been spoken of for the office. Superintendent H. W. Curry will have held the office four years in June. The political complexion of the board of education is Republican, but in the event of Orth succeeding in his contest against Crabb the board would be equally divided. However, the office Is not considered belonging to politics. Tho board was a tie two years ago and Curry, Democrat, was elected on the first ballot by a vote of 9 to 3. The city superintendent of schools is not considered a political office and there is a disposition to consider the county office in the same light. However, June is too far off to tell what changes may occur. ____________________
There was quito an amusing exhlbi tion of trick card performances at the Terre Haute house one evening this week. A drummer had a pack of cards and some of his performances were mys teriously wonderful. After amusing a crowd of spectators for some time the drummer exerted his mesmeric powers on George Wolf the night clerk and Manager Baur. Wolf was told to stand with his back to the counter. The cards were held so that he oould not see them yet he drew out one at a time and an nounced what it was. Manager Baur was under the strange influence for time and ordered the porters to do vari ous things which the drummer suggested, such as building Area, turning on steam, etc., without the knowledge that the orders were being given.
Dr. Benj. F. Swaffbrd has this week been engaged In settling up the affairs of the Shannon estate, and has been pay Ing the creditors. In a few days a final report will be made. The bank closed its doors about a year and a half ago and the doctor was appointed administrator. There were 184 creditors and it was difficult to deal with all. The estate was In such shape that for a time it looked as though litigation would be retorted to. Had this occurred a settlement would not have taken place for several years to come. It was avoided by a compromise being suggested and after a time accepted by the creditors. More was realised than would have been by the precipitation of lengthy and costly contests in the courts. Dr. Strafford disposed of all the real estate belonging to the estate and has succeeded in settling in remarkably good time con sidering the encumberances and difficulties with which he had to deal. The creditors were paid nearly Go cents on the dollar.
The H. A M. Escort ball Thanksgiving eve* like all things attempted by this company was a grand sue cons, some two hundred couples enjoying the dance to the splendid music furnished by the Military band. After the grand march an exhibition drill was given by the company which elicited a great deal of of applause. At the concluaiou of the drill, QapW Kbel thanked the ir—riber* ol the company for the interest had taken and the success they had made, and announced that they would break ranks tor the last time. At this point Chaa. Eads interrupted the Cfcptata, saying that something had been forgotten. Frank Danaldeon stepped forward and said that he had something of a personal nature to say. Thafthe members of the company appreciated the fact that to the eflbrte of the captain they had attained a success equalled by no other campaign club In the country and had selected hlsa to present him a handsome gold watch and chain. The reply by Oapi. Ebel was somewhat rambling and disjointed showing very plainly that this event was entirety unloosed for on hia part.
There fs a possibility that Terre Haute may lose one of its moat valuable institutions, the nail works, although it is to be hoped that the establishment which is one of the largest in the west will yet remain here. Several companies have their eye on the works. To prevent the removal a party of home capitalists, including the the Crawfords of the Wabash Iron company, took an option on the plant for twenty days and are now engaged in an effort to organize a company to purchase the plant and convert it in a different kind of a mill. The option does not expire until the 10th of December. A gentleman who is one of the interested parties informs us that nothing will be consummated before next week, and no predictions can be ventured. In speaking of the prospects of forming a company he said it was difficult to induce capitalists to take hold of an enterprise which was not paying. There are foreign capitalists after the plant, probably for speculation Kansas City wanted a plant and purchased one at St. Louis. St. Joe desires one and is looking after the one here. Pittsburg capitalists are also talking of purchasing it. The mill could easily be moved to some other city and a bonus obtained the same as if a new mill had been built. Tho production of nails has had its day here, at least untiljprices are much better,which will probably not be for some time i- come. It is impossible to run the v. arks and compete when slabs have to Io purchased elsewhere. The fates are a:, linst the nail industry in Terre Haute. There is, however, an opportunity fi.rthe conversion of the works into a sheet iron mill. Merchant iron could be manufactured so that it could compete in the present market which is somewhat depressed. Should the homorff^italists secure the works the nail factories will be retained. Part of the machines could perhaps be operated profitably but it is out of the question to anticipate keeping the 144. machines in operation. With a few exceptions the factory is the largest in the country. The pay roll of the institution when in full operation was fully $20,000 per month.
There is no abatement of the discussion of the franchise granted to the street railway company. Like all other questions it seems to have two sides. Many are decidedly opposed to the action of the council while others are of the opinion the step was not an unwise one. There has been talk of a public meeting to condemn the action of the council but it is not at all likely that a meeting will be held. Some few persons are actively engaged in circulating a remonstrance for signatures. No doubt that at the meeting of the council next Tuesday night, the council will again be presented with the matter in some form or other. There is influence at work to bring about a reconsideration of the franchise. It is said that some of the councilmen have become alarmed at the situation and are ready to retreat from their position of two weeks ago. The lot of a councilman is not by any means a pleasant one just now. Both sides are buzzing in their ears and those who have higher political aspirations are between the devil and the deep sea. As a means of placating the opposition it has been suggested that the length of time for which the franchise is to run be reduced to 26 years. Those who see politics in every act, however small, are considering the matter with referenoe to the effeet on the next spring eleotion, whether or not it will not go hard with the party which is now In power.
The newspapers are having a lively time over the street car franchise. The Express demands a reoonsideration and the Gazette Is "forninst" the franchise. Both have published opinions of various persons. One of the interviewed in the Express was City Attorney Taylor. He claimed he was mlsduoted and the Express refused to correct the statement. He and proprietor, G. M. Allen, had an altercation in the business office of the Expreas. Blows were exohanged and Allen picked up a spitton and hurled it at his antagonist, crashing against the partition. This ended the encounter. One of the principal stockholders said in the discussion of the papers that favorable interviews had not been permitted to see the light of day. Those directly interested in the a flair have developed considerable ill feeling and it will probably not abate until the council meets on Tuesday next and takes final action on the franchise matter.
The pronouncing bees at Asbury Church have thus far proven quite successful and considerable interest is beng taken. Last night Miss Kate Fischer won the oil painting presented as a prize by the pastor, the Rev. Hollingsworth. It is the intention to continue the bees during the winter. Young and old attend and do not Ml to learn something new in the way of pronunciation. It is a remarkable fact that some of the moat common words are mispronounced, and it some were, oorrectly spoken many would Mil to grasp the word without Ihoujr*?, On all words where there is a qa«t i, regarding pronunciation,Webster's dictionary Is taken aa authority. Vary often failure is due to the wrong sounding of a single letter.
The celebration of Thanksgiving day mm of the usual modern-type, enjoyable to all in a measure 'peculiar to each individual taste, The bounteous dinner, so ttecaaaary, waa enjoyed everywhere, and while the able were feasting, a great many of the poor wore made glad by liberal donations from tho excellent Ladi— Aid Society. The union church service at the Congregational church w— wail attended, and an excellent sermou by Rev. Higgins listened to with deep attention.
TERRE HAUTE SAX..CSDAT EVENING MATT.
Association of the Oongregationwill hold asocial in the church rs on Tuesday evening. There will programme of music.
A two days' session of the central diocese of Indiana will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal church, beginning Tuesday next. Judge Mack will read a paper on Christian Symbolish.
During the past week the platform at the Union depot was repaired and a tel egraph cable was extended into the train dispatcher's office instead of the scores of wires. There is always more or less fixing up to be done about the depot, which led one person to remark dislike to see the depot repaired in any way, for it puts off that much longer the erection of a new building."
A delegation of Sir Knights of Terre Haute Commandery, numbering twentyeight, attended a meeting of the commandery at Evansville on Wednesday night, returning homo the following day. The order of knighthood was conferred upon a candidate by the visitors. The visitors were delightfully entertained and on Thursday had the pleasure Jof a return visit from their Evansville brethren.
During the past week there have been an unusually large number of hunting parties, and nearly all of them returned with good success. One hunter was so enthusiastic that he declares there's more game this season than for years past. Quails are especially plentiful and if anyone desires good sport now is his opportunity. It is not necessary to go a great distance from the city to find them in abundance.
It is not expected to strike trenton rock at the'gas well for some little time to come, although it may be reached almost any day. Superintendent Diall does not expect to encounter it before drilling several hundred feet deeper into the shale. The drills are now in un known regions. If the shale follows the law iu regard to other stratas, it is no doubt of much greater thickness here than at other places in the state.
For the past week the weather has been unusually murky. An English man making a tour of the country said at one of the hotels that it reminded him of the English fogs than any weather he had yet encountered. The atmosphere was misty and tho conditions favorable for large quantities of smoke to pervade it. Soot in consequence floated in the air, and manufacturing Terre Haute very much resembled to Smoky City of a few years ago.
Occidental lodge No. 18 K. of P. is pre paring for the initiation into the first rank of a number of candidates on Monday night. They are as follows: Rev. M. W. Tabor, John Mack, Frank Mason, J. L. Miller, Will Swinehart, J. E. Budd, C. McCormick and A. Snyder. The two K. of P. lodges have been energetic during the past year or more and have secured a large number of excellent members. The membership of both lodges is now considerably over 200. Preparations are progressing for a public installation and entertainment in January.
There is a movement on foot among the Democrats to withdraw from tho G. A. R. and form a separate organization The defeated candidate for Governor of Illinois withdrew from the G. A. R. and and Col. Matson is being urged to follow in his footsteps. During the oampaign the Democratic soldiers in this oounty perfected an organization and secured quite a membership. It is understood that if the new movement is successful an effort will be made to carry over the entire delegation to the new organization. There has, however, not been very much excitement created in veteran circles by the discussion which is elsewhere going the rounds.
LICENSED TO WED.
Herman Moller and Jennie Johnson. James E. Uaskin and SamanthaTrueblood. Elijah Allen and Mary E. Mcneely. William strader and Sarah Ethlngton. Thomas Don ham and Mary Hweeny. John H. Miller and Katie Loibb*.
George
Bemmlng and Roue Terabwest.
William Owen and Lula Roby. George Lanterbsck and Etnelia Weissenbach.
Benjamin James and Maiy Ralston. Chas. E. Fuller, Jr., and Martha E. Barrel].
Now is the time to make your holiday selections. Wonderful Five and Ten Cent Bargains, nothing over ten cents at Smith A Dunn's, 310 Main street. Look for brass figure on window.
Probst A Fin beck. 311 Wabash Avenue, are closing out Steel Engraving below cost. They also carry by far the largest stock of Picture Frame Mouldings. Call and loarn their prices.
Overeoats at your own prices at the Schloss Executor's Sale.
Smoke "Cresaida" Key West Cigar*— New Crop. BARER A WATSON.
Keep Off The Shivers
By using A. G. Austin A Co., "Weather Strip**," the best and cheapest in the city.
First 'class Men's Suite for $3 at the Sohloas Executor's Sale.
All the staples at Joe Miller's igfooery, 515 Main street SWELL THINGS in men's urniahixuzs at
AS. HUNTER & CO/S. As Trne aa Ooepel.
That the right place to get nice beef, mutton, veal, sauasge, spare ribs, tenderloins, sweetbreads, etc^ is at T. J. Patton A Oo*a^ corner Fourth and Ohio slteeto. 4- "ion t, I *. iif A-', f, s'-'t -v ~*xs
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The goods must be sold at the Schloss Executor's Sale.
They Are Coming in Dally. Stein A Hecklesberg are receiving every day additions to their stock of shoes, just such goods as are needed for this weather, including serviceable boots and shoes for ladies and gentle in, school shoes, warm overshoes, rubbers of all deecriptions, and in fact everything to be found in a first-class shoe store all at prioes to please everybody. You know the place, 421 Wabash avenue. 26c hose reduced to 12^c at the Schloss Executor's Sale.
An unusually fine assortment of Im ported Key West and Domestic Cigars at Baker and Watson's.
The White Shirt always sold for |1 now 66c at the Schloss Executor's Sale.
FRESH CANDIES
Pure and Well Flavored, are arriving daily at Eiser's, Ninth and Main. We also manufacture a large line^ourselves. Call and examine prices and goods.
Souvenirs for Christmas and Wedding presents, an elegant line of Albums, pretty Easels, new Photographs and Etchings at very low prices, and framing of every description, at C. W. MerrSng's art store, 22 north Fourth street.
Every article in the house must be sold in order that the stock will be sold in a short time. The prices have been cut in two. Schloss Executor's Sale.
Pocket Books from 5 eta. up to the finest. Select your Christmas presents while the assortment is complete at
BAKER A WATSON'S.
Reasonable prioes the rule at Joe Miller's grocery, 515 Main street
Great Reductions in all departments. Schloss Executor's Sale, corner of Fifth and Main streets.
See our stock ol UNDERWEAR jefare purchasing. We shall be pleased to show yon through. You will not be nndnly pressed to tay. JA& HUNTER A CO.
Dr. K. *. OLOVSB,
Rectal dlesswM only. No. IIS Sooth Sixth aU est. Savings Bank" Building
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WE MAKE OUR PLACE THE BUSIEST IN TOWN BY REASON OF GIVING GOODS AT $
IRRESISTIBLE PRICES
Bargain seekers, step into our store and see our magnificent stock of Suits and Overcoats. For wear, appearance, good service and low prioes they beat any offered outside our store. See our great line of Men's Overcoats at
$5, $6, $7, $8 and $10.
See Our Elegant Suits for Men at $5, $6, $8, $10, $12 and $15. Workingmen see our Wageworker Suits at $4. Unless you see them you oan form no idea of their great value. Boys' Clothing Unlike Boys' Clothing Elsewhere Unlike in goods, unlike in workmanship, unlike in tlie price. That is to sa.y. wo are charging no more for reliable suits and overcoats of our own manufacture than other stores charge for *'bubble" and "hurrah" clothing.
Boys' Suits 4 to 12 at $1.50 to So 10 to 17 at $3.50 to $10. These prices do not only beat the world but paralize competition. Small Boy's Overcoats unequaled for genuine value §2 to $10. Big Boys'Overcoats, better goods than obtainable elsewhere $2.50 to $15. UnlessVo" want to throw money away you'll assuredly buy at our houso. Wo guarantee to do better by vou than others, and always stand ready to refund money in any case where satisfaction is not given.
Heavy Underwear at Great Bargains. Xmas Novelties Arriving Daily.
Loss than four woeks until Christmas, why wait and tako the week to buy, when now is the time to get Five and Ten Cent Bargains, nothing over ten cents. Look for brass figures on window at Smith A Dunn's 310 Main street.
Fancy Percale Shirts, former prioo $1,25 now 80c. Schloss Executor's Sale.
If you want to buy or sell real estate, farms, vacant lots or houses and lotsjyou will find it greatly to your advantage to consult W. M. Slaughter, who does a safe, solid aud honorable business, in this line. He also gives special attention to renting property, caring for it and collecting rents.
PIXLEY & CO. OUR DISPLAY
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Fancy Goods for the Holidays
Will Soon be ready for Inspection.
FEGHHEIMER'S
South Fourth Street.
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Wabash Avenue and Fourth Streets.
PERFUMES, SOAPS, CIGARS, BRUSHES, POCKET KNIVES and SCISSORS CHAMOIS and other useful items.
Some folks likes winter best, an'some don't, but ez fer me,gimmo Wright's "White Front" groceries, or gimme nono! I halnt been a trottin'up an'down this vale o' tears for
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twenty-nine years, with my eyes shet. I know
bargai in' a bell on it. I know 'at E. R. Wright keeps a better assortment an* kin be found a' most any wher
else, an' 'at he sells cheaper. The proof of the pudding is in chawing the bag, as the say in' is but I kin prove this without chawin' the bag. I say ef you want first-class groceries, nice and fresh, don't go prancin' all over town to the onenorse grocery stores, but jest make a bee-line fur the "White Frunt" whar vou'll find that although Thanksgiving Is over, you still have cause to be thankful that Ed Wright has such nice things as Rock Candy Honey Drips in pretty decanters, Lettuce, Spinach, Kale, Parsps,Cau llflo wenQu 1 noes, Grapes, Honey, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, Lemons, New Maple Syrup, Beets, Cabbage, Celery, Parsley, Qualls.Dressed Turkeys, Duclts, and Chickens, Choice Mackerel, Choice Creamery and Country Butter, Dried
Fruit, CannedFruit. Afresh arrival of White Label Wines.
At this season of the year, Peter Miller, the harness dealer, invites your attention to a nice line of Horse Blankets and Lap Robes, together with a (full fine stock of Trunks and Valisee.
Underwear half Executor's Sale.
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NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE Oysters, Bulk or Can, Fresh, every day at EISER'S. Prices and quality guaranteed. ________________
The longest pole knock** the persimmons and Joe Miller, the grocer, has the longest pole when it comes to nice poultry, 515 Main street
NECKWEAR in all the late novelties at AS. HUNTER &
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Perdue A Kennedy, successors to L. F. Perdue. 108 south Sixth street and 81S north Seventh street. Full supply of HARD COAL, also block, nut and lump ooal.
nicest dressed poultry
ou want to see is at Joe Mil515 Main street. er's
Dr. aider's
telephone is No. 136.
The largest assortment of NECKWEAR. The lowest prices at AS. HUNTER 00/8.
Dr. Jordon's Lung Renovator, the Great Loo*. Blood,
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edy. (fltrlM immediate .relief in in oougbs and eoid*. In rtssp sestsd throat and lane diseases the most radleai and positive cars on waord, and tor sll wasting diseases it stands far superior to any compound known, ffvlnc perfect tone to the stomach, ilvsr, kidneys and bowste. Atrial of Or. onion's Lane Benovstor wfR convince the mast skef&eal. Dr. Jordon's Loa« Renovator, tfee Ureal Lang. SModTLtyer ana Kfctnev Remedy, Is for
by all dru«*t*te in America.
Canada. England and Gagman/. it