Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 December 1888 — Page 4
THE_MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
P. S. WESTFALL,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
BCB6CKIPTIOS PKICX,*£00 A Y*Am. rvsuoATios owncm, Ko«. 20 and 32 South Fifth
Printing Hooae Square.
TERREHAUTE, DEC. 8, 1888
A COMING PARTY.
An active and intelligent Republican expressed the opinion recently that in 1802 the Republican party would adopt Prohibition. Doubtless he waaprema ture but hi* aentiment i* that of a large Body of the party to which he belongs It in already an anti-aaloon party in the sense of not bending to the saloon influ enee as in former years. The national mind Is set towards temperance reform and the tendency grows more marked each year.
The Prohibition vote in the recent election is being carefully considered by the people and the politicians, as the official returns are obtained The official report, while not yet complete, is nearly so. The complete returns from thirty States and the best estimate that can be made for the other eight, indicates a vote for Gen. Fisk of about 250,000. This Is nearly 100,000 more than St. John had four years ago, but does not show as remarkable growth as marked the four years previous, when the Prohibition Tote shot suddenly up from lessjthan 10,000 to 16(3,000. Yet from 1876 to 1880 the vote was practically stationary, being under 10,000 both years. The continuous growth oi the Prohibition vote, however, shows that it will be a permanent factor in our politics—a fact that is assured by the stable character of its membership, which includes men of unusual intelligence and remarkably strong convictions.
The growth of this vote in certain States the past four years is interesting. In Illinois it nearly doubled, in Minnesota, Nebraska and Indiana it more than treblod, in Tennessee it quintupled and In Ohio and Wisconsin it doubled. CuilmiHly enough In the New England States the Prohibitionists did not hold their own, although their Presidential candidate was a citizen of New Jersey. In Massachusetts, Vormont and New Hampshire, their vote actually fell below what it was in 1884. It will be interesting to know what satisfactory explanation can bo made of this.
The Prohibitionists did not do as well as they had hoped in the late campaign. Hut taking the country over they have hold thoir own they have made a very large gain. Doubtless the peculiar industrial issues which woro lnvolvod in the campaign and which stirrod the masses of tho people, hindered the progress they would otherwise have made, and If the national campaign of 1892 shall involve no questions of overshadowing importance It Is likoly the Prohibition vote will be marked by a more rapid growth than during the past four yoars.
THE DECLINE OF COAL. The coal mines in Clay oounty and the territory surrounding have begun to feel the effects of tho piping of crude oil to Chicago from the oil field of Lima, Ohio. Although tho experiment Is of recent date, already so mo 3,000 to 4,000 barrels of oil are disposed of dally in Chicago and tho Northwest. Tho great rolling mills at South Chicago are using It in preference to coal, finding it cheaper and more convenient. With oil fuel four men manage tho fires that roqtiired 35 men when coal was used. This Is where the great saving comes in. As The Mail has all along insisted, it becomes more and more evldont each day that a gas fuel of some variety will eventually supplant coal. There are now stoves lu successful operation which burn oil for cooking and heating purposes. It can also boused in grates and furnaces and makes afire closely resembling that of natural gas, the oil being converted Into gas lie fore burning. A tank with any capacity desired can lie placed In the cellar, with pipes leading wherever fires are wanted.
These various device* and Inventions are pioneering tho way to a gas fuel pure and simple. It will presently be found that coal, or oil or Imth can he converted Into gas and so used for fuel purposes more cheaply than a con! fire, with its attendant smoke, dirt and ashes, oan lie maintained. The rapidly Increasing demand for gas and vapor stoves shows the readiness of the public to dismrd the old fuel for tho new. Womankind in particular will hail the advent of the era of gas fuel, since it will relieve them of a vast amount of labor with broom, brush and dust-pan.
COVOIIKJ*M OATKS of Alabama, ha* an original idea—very original. Ho thinks the way to thaw out the solid South 1» to disfranchise the negroes. So long a* the negro votes the South will bo solidly l*morrmUc, Mr. Oatos declare*. If that lie so it will remain solid forvver, for the negro will never again disfranchised in America except as he Is already disfranchised by the shot gun and fraudulent ballot-boxes of Southern Democrat*. And thai is a ytnxs which cannot b® played much longer. The people of the whole eonntrr are getting very tired of it- It will have to ce*»e. The n«*ro Is a citi*eo and must have his right* aa other clti•ens. Such firr-eating rebels aa Oatws and his ilk ought to be kept at home. They do the South more harm than can wall be imagined by rttch ridiculous atterance*, aa or tho Southern people.
THE high price of batfer is explain by the statement *faa# Ifce^joguii batter manufacturers oomSined td buy up all he butter on^^ElginmarlBll^thia runifeg up the pNe in' the chief butter ,et in the country. With butter at 40 cents a pound there is a good demand for butterine, which is a drug in the market when genuine butter commands a fair price only. But their little game of corner has been discovered and the Elgin market ignored. There is plenty of good butter in the coin try to be had at reasonable figures and the fictitious, fancy prices of the last few weeks will not be maintained.
A JFOTHER Chicago anarchist and dynamiter Hrouek (note the name!) has been the$200 which^tcontained. convicted and sentenced to twelve years
in the penetentiary. Meanwhile there
lars are being distributed, secret meetings are held and schools for the instruction of the young in the art of dynamite are instilling the pernicious principles of anarchy into the minds of the rising generation. To the outside world it seems somewhat unaccountable that the authorities of Chicago do not summarily suppress these treasonable assemblies.
Jvvotxo from his last message Mr. Cleveland would apparently like to make the race in 1892 on a free trade platform pure and simple. The time for that is past or will never come. The American people will prosper under four more years of reasonable protection and free trade will be all but forgotten when 1892 rolls round.
MR. BLAINE denies the report that he is to become editor of a magazine. He is going to Washington and will write another book on American politics. Writing books to be sold by subscription will net Mr. Blaine a much rounder sum than any editorship.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND'S last message, like his first and his intervening ones, is sadly long. Neither does it have a cheery tone. It is evident that leaving the White House is not as pleasant a thing as entering it.
THE public debt increased eleven million dollars during November. Not very much surplus about that.
News and Interviews.
A physician who has been in the practice for many years and has had the opportunity of a broad observation, advanced some new ideas concerning marriage. The discussion was quite apropos to the question which has received so much attention of late, "Is Marriage a Failure?" The physician has always been a close student of human nature. During years of his practice he tabulated 100 instances iu which lovers quarreled, a reconciliation was brought about and afterwards a marriage occured. Nearly all of the cases came under his personal knowledge and the others were all well authenticated instances as to which there could be no doubt ol aocuracy. He was especially careful to be thoroughly Informed on each case. Some of the affairs are of recent occurence and in consequence the results have not yet developed. With only a few exceptions, very few indeed, has married life been happy. In many of the cases separation took place after a year or two. In others tho domestic ties were not broken for five or six years, when divorce proceedings were commenced by the husband or the wife. Lovers may quarrel and afterward marry but in nine out of every ten instances husband and wife are not mated. As an explanation of why such marriages are not happy, the physician said it was owing to the incompatability of temper existing between the two. As sure as the anger of one excites anger in tho other before marriage it is doubly sure to do so after the knot is tied. If, however, one grows angry and the other can bear with It, remaining passive and placating the wrath, the indications are that such a union would be a happy one. It is a mistaken idea that lovers should have several down right quarrels before marriage, In order to strengthen their ardor. Friction, however slight, the physician maintained, was not conducive to the best interests of love affairs. "The course of true love never did run smooth," has been misunderstood and misconstrued. It should not be interpreted that tho smoothness should be broken by a quarrel or jar between the lover* themselves. "My advice," said the doctor, "is that two young people who quarrel should never marry,for the chances are decidedly that they will be unhappy.
Judge J. M. Allen, in speaking of af- won to nre,La»eana
was in tatter shape at the close of last term of court than it had been in years. "I kept chopping and haggling away," said the judge, "and held court during the full three months. As a result my docket was pretty well cleared of cases." Anew term opened last Monday. Considerable new litigation has been filed and la on the docket for trial but the docket cannot be
mid
ftned by rwh ridiculous ut- that Uxir* wars no bids advertised tor
the official representatives
and
A a W I S on O W S
to be crowded.
The jury had been summoned for a week from Monday. There are quite a number of important case* to be tried. The most important is the case of Fletcher A Co. against Waring Bros., a suit growing out of the Illinois Midland railway. The case involves #46,000. Another suit {isvolree f&MMO and a case against the Parke county commissioners involve the same amount. Rockvllle has a nice court house but the iron Is not paid tot. A Fort Wayne firm is suing tor 90,9011 for iron furnished in Its construction. It la claimed on the part of the commisskm-
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Tbe ffitfTwift first filed __ bnt walk dismissed beeauwj^claiirt not bean filed ^before the board of missioners. The case was carried Supreme court of the State and sion of the lower court revei change of venue wss then taken Allen's oourt. The oourt doubts isdiction somewhat, but will case. The questions involved are1 the same as those presented in ihe Yalzah case against the county in wh the amount involved was f20.
George C. Dodson's safe was bio open at an early hotir Sunday morning, but the burglars did not secure any part
is renewed activity among this pestifer- *°d iron. A policeman was within a ous element of late, Incendiary circu- stone's throw of the place when the explosion occured,!carry ng away the doors of the safe and making considerably
Dodson's
place is at Second and Walnut and his business dealing in second-hand stoves
w"1n
noise. Hie police moralized on the affair considerably. One of the clues to the perpetrators was that the footprints indicated a 6 and a 7 or 8 shoe. It was also stated in one of the dailies that "the size of the heel and shape of the footprints indicated that the foot gear was of a dressy style." Philosophizing over crooked work is of no avail. The police have done good work but in one respect are negligent. There are many dangerous characters in this city, known to the police as such. Many of them have been arrested but evidence was insufficient to procure a conviction. Such crooks have been permitted to remain in the oity when at other places they would have been driven out. While the police may watch their movements th$pe are so many of them that it would require an extra force to keep them under complete surveillance. It is hoped to csltch aqd convict these men sometime but this hope does not seem to justify their being permitted to remain in the city. In looking for the men who did the work at Dodson's it is not necessary to search outside the city. There are no doubt many of them about who could perhaps do a neater job. The presence of those criminally inclined places property in more or less danger of molestation. It would be a good rule to exile all against whom there is the strongest suspicion of having committed some criminal act.
The large timbers to support the roof are being placed in position at the Normal building. In the present quarters in the High school building the school progresses, but is rather cramped. The attendance is nearly 350. About 36 or 40 of the students sit on chairs and benches about the assembly room and are not provided with desks. In the afternoon there is more room by reason of an arrangement by which some of the students recite during the morning and are not required to attend school in the afternoon. Superintendent Wiley, of the city schools, stated that the work on the new colored school in the Fifth ward had been delayed and It will not be ready for occupancy Immediately after the holidays aa had been expected. Work at the other buildings has been completed and the High school is practically finished. ______
Tom O'Connor arrived on Tuesday from Buffalo, N. Y., and will remain about a week finishing some work on the government building. He will then leave for California to superintend a contract for the completion of a large building there. The building here is now in readiness for the government furniture. In speaking of the building, Superintendent Havens said that it was very warm. One day this week with only Ave pounds of steam the temperature in the building was so high as to be uncomfortable, and only two pounds were carried the next day. The weather, however, was not cold.
Drummers complain of rather dull business. In some lines, however, there unusual activity and large sales are being made. These are principally in the holiday line. One traveling man said the other evening that he had expected business much better after election but his expectations hsd not been realized. _____________________
Said a certain lady of this city who has made the rounds of the stores: •Well, If you can't find what*you want at Hobergs this year, in Holiday dry goods and popular priced Christmas novelties you'll have to go to a larger city than we have in this state. Have you seen their elegant display? Their store is certainly a credit to our city."
W. M. Slaughter has a good many irons in the fire, but in addition to his other business finds time to give attention to F1re,Lifeand Accident insurance,
airs if his court, said that his docket representing some of the best companies OI19,
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ACC.««ufc.uI,ur»u^ A
in the country. If yon want anything in this line call on him for rates and learn the advantages offered.
The ladies of the First Baptist church ..—x
will bold a bazaar and supper in the
ebapel on Tuesday, Dec. ilth, afternoon and evening. A good place to bny your lc Upwards Christmas presents.
C. W. Merring invites a call at his art store, 22 north Fourth street, to see the largest »nd fines Pictures, ready framed, ever offered in this city for the money—valuable and acceptable articles for
Christmas preeen
Wood Wright invite a call at their
35 south Fourth street, for Furnita Garpets and Stovea, at remarkably 1 prices, with liberal arrangements those wanting goods on time.
For tbs best coal in this market F. Psrdne, 106 south Sixth street
t8U
ny county Is not therefore bound HARD COAL, also Block, Not
north Seventh street. Pall np^
1
Lamp
O"
On 2nd Floor,
TAKE ELEVATOR.
WORTH OF
GOODS
ON DISPLAY.
Bronze Ware, Bisque Ware
Comprising some ilti
0
of the choicest
novelties imported to this country.
FROM
A
Dolls, Dolls, Dolls,
3c
and upwards. Half regular selling price
ALBUMS,
Manicure Sets, Brush and Comb Cases, Glove, Handkerchief Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes, "Work Boxes, Mirrors, Folding Albums, Oder Boxes, Satchels, Puff Boxes, Bonbonmerie, Easels. Drinking Cups, Cups ana Saucers, Jewel Boxes, Farience Vases, Placques, Flasks, and hundreds of other Pretty Novelties.
All At
Dry Goods
Prices.
Toys! Toys! Tovs!
For the Little Ones!
Toy Horses, Wagons, Drams,
0
Fifes, Snakes, Jack in the Box,
r~
Home Furnishing Establishment, 2S and iday goods
T\raxxr:na
Birds, Animate, Drawing
Tt tfnn anvtllilni* /H 1 T" »JT-.
A
thousand other trinkets from
Come and See Them. We will save you money. P. S.—If you want a Cloak come and get it at almost your own ,rice. We are compelled to cut [own strek to make room for Hoi-
on
OUT
2nd floor.
100 dozen.
Pure 811k Printed.
H'DK'FS.
Warranted Fast Colors.
Choice Qc. ^each.
20 Different Patterns.
Dry Goods Establishment.
The Purchasers Paradise
Where the most economical buyers pay their cash and take their choice from the mountains of merchandise displayed in the various departments. Thousands of useful articles suitable for
Holiday Presents
At prices that will catch the eyes of Bargain Seekers.
Next Week!. Great $alc of Handkerchiefs and Mufflers.
IX AAA Af\rj Will be thrown on our coun-, U.UA. ters at Sensational Prices.
SPECIAL ATTENTION
IS DIRECTED TO OUR
"Basket Bargains.
100 dozen.
Extra Largo Pure 811k.
H'DK'FS.
Warranted Fast Colors.
Choice QQC. ^Weach.
fiO Different Patterns.
Ladles, Gents and Children's Handkerchiefs.
1°, 20, 3°, 5°, 7°, 8°, 9.
Come and take your choice of the above lots at these prices for Next Week.
Whistles, Scrap Books, ABC qjt t~r TT\f 1? 171 OWith Gold, Silver and Books, Tin Horses and Wag- OJLI
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ons, Birds, Animals, Drawing SPECIAL BARGAINS1 amstHWdnd$5.00. Slates, Card Receivers, Magic
Jobbers and Retailers, 518 and 520 Wabash Ave,
Ladies and. Gents Initial Hancikerchiefs.
Letters ABODE FGH JKLMNOPRSTW
and
Our Initial Handkerchiefs are selling fast. broken.
Grreat Drive!
TRAVELERS' SAMPLES of MUFFLERS.
SILK and CASHMERE MUFFLERS,
ii.A In Endless Variety, at Low Prices.
J'
LJ JIDllHjX
k^iu.
FUKS! FURS! FURS! FURS!
Muffs, Stoles, Boas and Fur Seta at Popular Prices.
Silks and Dress Goods.
See our Great Holiday Bargains in Black Silks, 79c, 85c, $1.00, $1.15, $1.37| and upwards. JSew Lot just received for the Holidays.
SALE OF BLACK CASHMERES, All wool at 40c, 45c, 50c, 62c, 68c. Special Prices for next week.
ROOT & CO.
&
99
100 dozen.
Burah Bilk.
H'DKTS.
Pure Silk.
ChoiceO PLC. ^°each.
Woven Borders.
each.
Come before the lots are
50C-^Eacli.u
Choice
Worth upwards to $1.00.
vOliuck Horn Caps and