Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 35, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 February 1889 — Page 4

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THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

EDWIN P. WESTFALLF MAKAGZB. DOUGLAS H. SMITH, IXJCAL EDITOH.

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TERRE HAUTE, FEB. 23,1888,

POLITICS AND WHISKEY. If what the Chicago Herald says be true the temperance movement has a great deal to do among the politicians yet. It declares that "the looker-on, at the coancil chamber, on any and every evening in which there in an official session of the city legislators, will discover that from six to ten of them are under he influence of the ardent. The minimum is six there are always at least this number who are as drunk as lords, and now and then the total reaches the maximum of ten." Of these six "are swinishly drunk their breathing is stertorous, they groan, they mutter, their faces glow with a rich, apoplectic flush at times, now and then, one of them is forced to stagger into the lobby to re lievo his nauseated digestive apparatus."

This is bad enough but the evil does not end with tho city council. Over at Springfield the legislators are affected in a similar way, are often "full," and use their seats as couches on which to sleep off their intoxication. At Washington there is complaint of the same kind, although tho matter is

carefully con

cealed than is 'possible in a city council or State Legislature. That ia to say, there seems to be an affinity between liquor and legislation. There are politicians who do not drink or smoko but they are easily counted. The fumes of liquor and the fumes of tobacco seem to be easily and naturally associated with political meetings. If we look for the reason of this we shall tlnd it in the close kinship between politicians and saloons. For some reason or another the vote of a bummer has been regarded by the office-seeker as worth a good deal more than the vote of a clean, decent, upright citizon. His sails have boon set to catch the vote of the saloons and their hangers-on. It is not as bad as it once was but it is bad enough yet. It is a thing to be foughtagainst and fought to the death, One long step toward the desired end is to appoint and elect sober, decent men to office. They will not cater to the saloons because they neither love them nor fear them. They will depend upon tha respectable portion of the community for their support and a new political structure will be built up whose foundation timbers will hot be the liquor Interest. The naloon will be eliminated from politics.

CANADA AND CUBA.

We need Canada and Cuba both and will no doubt have them by and by. What we need Canada specially for is to savo the drain of about $4,000,000 a year which goos into the Dominion by t\\e emigration of our embezzlers and defaulters. Four millions a year would soon amount to a good round price {or Canada, even if we had to buy it, so that as a financial investment its purchase would bo a good one. And hon the satisfaction of being able to follow cjur shamoless boodlers across the border and bring them back for trial and puuishnieut. Few things could be more aggravating than to see fellows like Moire and Sullivan, after stealing their hundreds of thousands, putting up at fa^hionablo hotels and boarding houses in Canada and snapping their fl tigers in $he face of justice. Canada should be Incorporated iuto the United States in or^ler to put an eud to this disgraceful statQ of affairs.

As to Cuba, Mr. .Tames O. Blaine says we want that island and he ought to know. His idea is that with Cuba vinder our control we could exterminate the yellow fever, which has its inception and starting point in that island. The relief of the United States from the yel low fever plague would alcne be worth more than the Usand would cost. But in addition to that consideration, Cuba Hmmands the Gulf of Mexico and is of great value as a strategic point. As a defense to the mouth of the Mississippi it would be of enormous value in time or •war. Cuba is also a rich and productive country and would be a good Investment simply as a land purchase. Doubtless under th6 management of energetic American cultivators much greater crops could be grown than are now produced.

General Grant, with his level-headed sagacity, was in favor of the annexation of Cub* but the popular sentiment seem ed to be against him at that time. The probability is that before long the public mind will agree that he was right.

JfUSTfSG THE POLK.

It seems that polar search is to continue* In Hamburg an expedition is being organised to go on a voyage of discovery to the South Pole, or at least in that direction. It may well be questioned whether this field may not prove a more interesting one than tho glacial, ice-locked sea surrounding the North Pole. It is now believed that the South Pole is surrounded by land and if so it is certainly feasible to reach iu Indeed modern adventurers have penetrated to within 100 miles of it. If that is all the distance there is to overcome there can be no question that an expedition will succeed ere long in reaching the exact southern revolving point of the earth. This feat will probably be accomplished first and after it will come the crowning event in modern geographical discovery.

the possession of the North Pole—for it is not to be supposed that polar search will be abandoned until man shall have conquered every milej^the globe's surmm

face.

As to results it must be confessed t&at not much is to be expected. It is not rational or scientific to suppose that the earth's surface at the poles differs materially from what has already been seen near them. The idea that some wonderful phenomena of nature will be found to exist at the poles is the outgrowth* of superstition, sailors' yarns, and the wild dreams of imaginative romancers, like Edgar A. Poe and the suthor of Bynames' Hole. There is absolutely nothing to justify these polar expeditions, with their monetary outlay, loss of life and terrible hardships except the inborn desire of man to go wherever he can, or rather wherever he cant—the gratification of the exploring spirit. But this is perhaps enough With millions of worlds that we can't get to, we ought surely to be able to subdue every part of the little one on which we live. And that we will do so before we shall ever give it up may be taken as settled.

A MODERN MARVEL.

The annual convention of the National Electric light association has been in session in Chicago during the present week and its exhibitions of electrical appliances attracted a great deal of attention. We hardly realize until we see such an aggregation the marvellous things that have been done with electricity within the past few years. It is within ten years that the electric light has been developed and perfected so that it is now the best and cheapest artificial light we have.

But in the direction of motive power electrical science is also making wonderful progress. The secret of storing the invisible fluid has now been discovered so that now a hundred horse power can be confined in a space ten inches square and used as wanted. It will convey a car filled with passengers for sixty hours. It will not be long, the electricians say, until one can carry a hundred horse power of electricity in his vest pocket. And we may well believe it in the face of what has .already happened. These little storage batteries can be applied in running sewing machines, lathes, and a variety of machines where light power "is required.

Yet, much as they know about producing, managing, and using electricity, the scientists do not pretend to know what it is. The world is full of the strange, mysterious essence that is so powerful either for good or evil, but no man has yet been wise enough to find out what it is. It will kill, it will cure diseases, it will give light and power, it will produce chemical effects, there is no telling what it will not do. It is destined to revolutionize the industrial world, most likely, and yet the wise men know no more a^out what it is than the doctors do about malaria.

FIGHTING THE RINGS.

The Legislatures are all taking a hand fighting the trusts and rings just now and it is popular work, there can be do doubt. If there is any one thing the people have made up their minds about it is that these combinations to create monopolies and fleece consumers must be broken up if there is any way to accomplish that end. f' I

The Merritt bill now pending in tbe Illinois legislature is perhaps one of the best of the kind. It provides that any contract made by an individual, company or corporation with any other individual, company or corporation to prevent, restrict or diminish the production, or to fix the price of any article intended for general use or consumption shall be unlawful. Four kinds of penalties are provided by the bill: First, such "ring" contracts are declared absolutely void and not enforceable in law or equity second, any purchaser of commodities from a trust may refuse to pay for the same, and may plead tbe statute in his defense third, corporations violating the act shall forfeit their franchises fonrtb, the officers and agents of any corporation violating tbe act are made liablo to fines of from |500 to |5,000, and may be imprisoned in jail for six months.

It is very likely that it will be found easier to enact such laws than to enforce them when enacted but the movement shows the extent to which the public mind has become aroused on the subject.

TITE bill admitting the two Dakotas, Montana and Wrshington Territories into the Union has been passed by Congress. It will take a large slioe of Federal patronage from President Harrison. Only the Territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming will be left to colonise hungry Republicans in and the picking in these is not very rich* It is proposed that Senators and Representatives in Congress shall be elected in the new States in time to take their seats at the opening of the Fifty-first Congress in December next. It is quite probable that Russell B. Harrison, the President's son, will be selected as a Representative or Senator from the new State of Mon-

THE bitl providing salaries for county offices in lien of fees, has been ordered to engrossment in the Legislature. The bill ought to become a law but there is Uttle assurance that it will. As usual the eounty officers will send a powerful lobby to Indianapolis to besiege tbe capital and fight with every available weapon the proposed eat into their fat livings. Such a lobby has been effective In former years. It remains to be seen whether it will be equally effective with the present Legislature.

Ostr one more week of Cleveland. "Good-bye, Old rover, good-bye."

GENERAL HARBISON will leave Indianapolis next 'Monday for Washington. It is to be hoped he will geta little peace from the office-seekers while en route.

TBX Pr&rident has signed the Nicaragua canal bill. We will beat the French yet with a canal across the isthmus.

AMUSEMENTS.

"THB BUCKEYE."

Hie only new play introduced to the play-goers of this city this week is "The Buckeye," which was tried on at Naylor's last night and found to be a fit. The piece was originally written for Denman Thompson, but was purchased for Miss Lisde Evans, and the resttlt fully justi fies the forethought of her manager. Th# play, as its name indicates, depicts home life in Ohio, and is vivioly handled. It is full of quaint, homely humor and every-day scenes in the ''Western Reserve" that appeal very strongly to the home-feeling. The situations are well oonoeived and effectively brought out every act concludes with a starring climax, though the piece has not been overdrawn, and the dialogue is bright and sparkling. "The Buckeye" is one of the most pleasing dramas of the kind presented to the public for some time and will doubtless greatly enlarge the popularity of the dlever little actress who assumes the title role. She Is well supported by a capable company. "Th6 Buckeye" will be repeated to-day at the souvenir matinee, each lady attending will receive a handsome cabinet photograph of Miss Evans. To-night "Our Angel" will be presented with Miss Evans as Blossom, introducing new songs, dances, medleys, etc.

Miss Evans is quite a pet here and will no doubt have a big matinee and it goes without saying that the house will be crowded to-night. Secure your seats in advance. Popular prices,

A LEGAL WRECK.

The inanagement of Naylor's opera house announce that they have secured Wm. Gillette's new comedy, "A Legal Wreck." It will be presented on Thursday evening, March 7. "«•_ -y.J,

SHO TPS AND SHOW PEOPLE

Emma Abbott says that as an actress Mrs. James Brown Potter has fine eyes and pretty hair. Emma is too sarcastic.

After her season at MoVicker's in the spring Lotta will not be seen on the stage for two years, and it is even intimated that her retirement will be permanent.

Lizzie Evans has accepted a comedy of English life by a well known author, eutitled "Fine Feathers." It will be reserved until next season, when it will be made a feature of her repertoire.

There is quite a row in the London newspapers over the theater program nuisance. All the theaters with one dr two exceptions charge sixpendg fof??'a programme, and several leading critksi. have set their faces against the t&£ ahd refuse to give the names of the actors in the cast unless programmes ace futttlshed free. r1 ,4^

Gillette, who is charged with dramatizing "Robert Elsmere," is the gentleman who is perpetually fighting pirates of his horse effect in "Held by tbe Enemy." A fellow feeling ought to make him wondrous kind, even though Mrs. Humphry Ward can not clam protection in court.

Edgar H. Strakosch, df the disbanded' Kellogg opera company, married MlW Helen Avery, the prima donna who served as an understudy for Miss Kellogg. The marriage took place in De troit. She has been on tho stage two years, having made her debut with the Bostonians, with whom she played leading soprano roles.

Miss Julia Marlowe bears closest resemblance In dramatic temperament and aptitude to Adelaide Neilson of any of the actresses who have come upon the stage since the death of that unfortunate woman. When she is a few years older we doubt not Miss Marlowe will possess much the same charm and character of magnetism that made Miss Neilson popular. uf-

Mr. William J. Florence,\He oome^ian, sends word that he has indeed entered into an arrangement with Mr. Joseph Jefferson by which they will play together next season. Their first appearance in company will be in October, probably in "The Rivals." This copartnership has been announced and denied repeatedly, but really nothing definite was determined until last week.

Messrs. Booth and Barrett, Mme Modjeska, and Manager McVicker are now in correspondence with each other in the attempt to straighten out the tangle of business arrangements ovel Mme. Modjeska. It is not yet decided whether she will play with Mr. Booth or star for herself under contract with Messrs. Zimmerman and Nixon, who sublet her to Mr. Barrett before canceling her contracts with theaters throughout the country.

Miss Marie Heath, the oharming soubrette who was here with "Peck's Bad Boy' company, will star next scfcson hi a new piece. Miss Heath is a soubrette with originality which is manifested in her many specialties. "I'm so shy,'* "Wont you come ont and play," sad Little Peach are among her songs, the rendition of which is always captivating. She sow has several plays under consideration, tbe "Little General" and "Sib," both written expressly for her by Mrs. Doremus. Her admirers here will be glad to welcome her next season as a star.

The Chicago clergyman who has championed the cause of anarchy from the pulpit is the Rev. Dr. Silence. This is clearly a case of misfit In names.

2 HE KIRMESS.

The Kirmess opens on Tuesday night at the Naylur Opera House. There is every indication of the affair being successful. It has been decided that the booths will occupy the stage. It was the original intention to erect the booths on the lower floor in the rear of the balcony. The seats of the dress circle will not be removed. The balcony seats can be reserved at 25 cents extra. Several hundred more seats are secured by tbe change. The dances were taught by Prof. Oskar Duenweg. Some of them were especially arranged by the Profes sor and under his instruction they are now beautifully executed. The dancing will speak well for the Professor's ability as a dancing master. A. J. MacDonnell, of Louisville, arrived this week and took general management of the stage, arranged tableaux and otherwise added to the performances. The programme will be changed nightly.

The officers of St Stephen's Guild are: President, Miss Anna Douglass Vice President, Miss Sydney Wood Treasurer, Miss Sue Beach Secretary, Miss May Armstrong. The following are tbe dances and the participants:

Gypsy Dance—Misses Lizzie Stanley, Emily Brown, Lottie Longman, Bessie Wright, Carrie Gould, Florence Hussey, Kate Fischer, Hattie Sleight, Cora Carlton, Lena Smith, Mrs. Hager, Mrs. Fairbanks, Misses Carrie Hyde, Josie Kent and Mabel Cook. 7, CjV At

Minuet—Miss Lillian McGregor, Mrs. Digges, Misses May Armstrong, Anita Hudson, Mayme Beach, Hettie Allen, Louise Kussner, Mrs. Fairbanks, Prof. Duenweg, Mort Hudson, Fred Brown, Chas. Hamill, Doug H. Smith, Mr. Raymond, Mr. Morford and Alec Crawford.

Flower Dance—Edith McKeen, May Damond, Jessie Perdue, Stella Newbart, Id ell Kidder, Birdie Miller, Blanche Barnes, Cora Donelly, Mary Riddle, Nellie McKeen. Soloist, Miss Ellise Hudson.

Greek Dance—Misses Alice Warren, Mamie Taylor, Kate Huluian, Lillian McGregor, May Armstrong, Essie Kent, Fannie O'Boyle, Louise Kussner, Frank Bannister, Lucia Brokaw, Helen Allen, Kate Armstrong. iff'

TyroleanDance—Misses Mamie Taj'ler, Carrie Hyde, Kate Carlton, Frank Haberly, Emily Brown, Anita Hudson, Anna Carleton, Elise Hudson, Josie Douglass, Mrs. Digges, Mrs. Hager, aud Miss Mabel Cook.

Chinese Dance—Messrs. Gagg, Prevo, Allen, Johnson, Miller, Sleight, Graham, Soper, Boyles, and Rounsavllle.

Dutch Dance—Misses Moljie Kussner, Flora Keller, Sylvia Hall, May Crawford, Helen Gilbert, Theo Kent, Mrs. Spear, Misses Agnes Parker and Frank Haberly.

Russian Dance—Misses Sallie Floyd, Sue Beach, Mayme Beach, Josie Douglass, Helen Allen, Emma Boland, Mollie Kussner, Madge Walmsley, Prof. Duenweg, Doug Smith, Wm. Penn, Mr. ^Driver, Will Gray, Mr. Schultz, Mort "Hudson, Albert Kussner.

Children's Dance—Florence Damond, Cecelia Baur, Sadie Fairbanks, Blanche Baiir, Helen Bainbridge, Laura Cox, Jennie Somes, Eunice Hunter, Laura E. Cox, Julia Ford, Grace Arnold, Louise Watson, Cora Ryan, Carrie Preston, Nellie Cox.

Mother Goose Quadrille—Helen Armstrong, Richard Armstrong, Janie Hunter, Peroy Williams, Anna Crawford, Frank Paddock, Grace Jencks, Freddie Foulkes, Florence Damond, Robert Hunter, Ethel Havens, Herbert Ryan, Grace Woods, Jamie Farrington,

Jennie Somes,

Wilson Cox. Besides the dances several farces will be given. On Wednesday night "A Happy Pair" will be produced by Mrs. Jennie Digges and Douglass Smith. On Thursday night "Turn Him Out" will be given by Mrs. Anna Hager, Miss Kate Fischer, James Russell, Adolph Gagg and Ira Calder. The Ringgold orchestra will furnish music and Miss Emma Kantman will sing.

LIFE IN 1HE FROZEN NORTH. A descriptive lecture will bb given at the Congregational church on Monday evening by Miss Olof Krarer, a little Esquimaux. She will be dressed in her native costume. No doubt there will be a large attendance as nearly everyone Is interested in the lecture. The most wonderful curiosity kown to the platform, is only 40 inches in height, 31 years of age and weighs 120 pounds. In flvo yoars she has become master of the English language, so that she is able to entertain for a full evening the most critical and exacting audiences.

Miss Krarer was born and lived in her native country, Greenland, until 15 years of age, when she left home with a party of shipwrecked sailors, and after traveling one thousand miles over frozen seas at last reached Iceland. She remained in Iceland about ten years, when she left there with her father and finally reached Manitoba. Many friends becoming greatly interested in her welfare induced her to study the English language, which she has done to great advantage during tbe past six years, and now speaks it fluently. Admissibn will be 35 cents, children 20 cents. fsk

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