Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 13, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 21 September 1889 — Page 4

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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TFRRH HAUTE, SEPTEMBER 21,1889

TUB expositions have been burning up this year. At Chicago fast Saturday night they had a 1100,000 tire and on Monday night the exposition at St. Jo «epb, Mo., burnt up bodily. No wonder they burn when they get started.

MB. DEPKW says the United States tnade a very poor display at the Paris exposition and that its exhibit could be beaten by an ordinary American Institute fair. Well, we didn't lay ourselves •out much on the Paris show, but if the people of the old world want to see what wo can do let them come over and see our big show in '92. They will have -something to talk about thou.

THE booming prosperity of the South 'continue. Since 1880, when the revival in that section fairly began, the annual production of pig iron has Increased about600 per ccnt, and minerals of all kinds about 800 per cent. Cotton mills have sprung up alt over the South and manufactories of all kinds have multiplied roarvelously. 'Mo present year shows greater improvements than ever before it Is said, especially in the coal and iron sections.

IK the American exhibit at Paris was a failure, Edison was a great success. The enthusiastic Freuchman went wild over him as only Frenchmen can. They blookuded the streets to see hirn and camo near killing him with politeness and big dinners. Many of them regarded him as the sole ami only inventor of •the telegraph, telephone, electric light and pretty much everything else in the way of electricity. Edison is a great lightning man, to be sure, but the ParisIans overdid the matter, as they overdo all things. Still, Kdison is a phenomenon well worth making a fuss pvor.

Now here Is a chance for some of tho bright young Intellects of America who may want to do literary work that will pay. The Spanish government offers a prize of f(i,000 for tho best OBsav on the discovery of America by Columbus, in eluding a roview of the results to the world at large of the finding of the continent. The prizo will be awarded in lfflri, the four hundredth anniversary of the event, so there is ample time forgetting up tho essay. The Spanish government has exhibited an enterprise in this action which ought to be followed in this country. Ono of the features of the World's fair celebration in 1872 should be a series of prices for literary effort In this direction. Doubtless Kometing of the kind will be provided for in duo lime.

TuRiusmay not bo very many points to admire In C. P. Huntington, tho great railroad magnate, but all can heartily approve his treatment of Prince Halzfeldt, a bankrupt scion of European royalty who proposed to marry Mr, Huntington's daughter a means of getting his enormous debts paid off and securing a princely income besides As the prince's parents are very wealthy Mr. Huntington suggested that his debts bo sottled by them before tbe marriage, to which tho prince of course objected, estimating his title to be ample recompense for the payment of his debts. Mr. Huntington ha.» put an esti mate upon foreign titles which all sensl ble Americans will approve. They are simply so much trash which are not to weigh at all In the matrimonial ar jrangements of American girls.

IT seems unaccountable that more sympathy and help are not extended to tho starving miners at Spring Valley III. The facto have been put before the public time and time again by the newspapers. It Is known that there Is real suffering, sloknee* and death from lack of food and clothing, and yet the response thus far has been dlscournglngly meagre. It is a ease, too, that Is well •calculated to evoke sympathy. The miner* are at the mercy of W. L. Scott, the Pennsylvania millionaire, who Is trying to force the men to work for 75 -cents a day and do extra dead work, -which means to f20 a month for their labor. Decent living la out of the question on such wages and the men are resisting to the last ditch, as they ought jo. If there was ever a cane when generous help was demanded and deserved 4hat case is the fight of the Spring Valley coal miners against the rich autocrat of Pennsylvania.

Wm,T- has Mr. Gladstone been called -"the grand old man." He ttnpreme* all who meet him with the uncommon strength of his character. The latest testimony to his greeUxM* cornea from Cbsuncey M. Depew, who has just returned from summer sojourn in Europe. He say*: "t found Wm at as alert and enthusiastic as a man of 90, and whatever the topks of conrersallon was-poHtio*1' literwry, or ncieotific—he was deeply interred tn dl»cussion, as If it *rere which ho bad devoted M* It fitUs to the lot of few physical and great -3* take an ui and In al! that l» going that all persons growl®* to Imitate, they wo» pier themselves and .happiness of thoet «w

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mach belter a serene, happy, golden age like Gladstone's IJicn a fretful, querulous, disposition which is sometimes I seen in aged persons.

WB have had more or less discussion from time to time in this country of the theory of cooperation as methed of solving labor troubles, but while we are theorizing, the matter has taken a more practical form in England and appears to be making substantial progress in some of its phases. The method has achieved its best sur-es so far in the direction of cooperative stores, of which there are Said to be 1,400, with a membership of more than a million nn.l the and the annual profits of fl5,*x,000. Experience has shown that 4,000 people can save 160,000 a year by dealing with the cooperative stores, and the latter threaten the destruction of the retail stores in manufacturing districts. The cooperative effort, however, h*s not succeeded so well in lines of productive industry. Establishments of this kind qpern harder to manage on the cooperative basts but it may be that with continued effort and the lessons of experience better results will eventu&Ily be achieved in this direction. It is a movement that must be looked upon with much interest and favor as one tending towards the true so'ution of the Indus trial problem.

POISON EATERS.

The Chicago Tribune has discovered by interviewing tho druggists of that city, that many of the women in fash ionable society are regular purchasers of arsenic in some form, either as wafers or Fowler's solution, which they con sume for beautifying their *kin and complection. The effect is to give a del «Jate paleness tu the skin and an unusual lustre, brilliancy and fullness to the eyes. But, as is always the case when drugs are used permanently, tbe effect becomes less.and less perceptable with increasing use and larger doses are re quired to produce the desired result, Presently, too, a deathly pallor succeeds the first elTocts and the skin takes on a puffy, unhealthy Hook. That the habit is terribly injurious need not be stated. Arsenic is one of the worst of poisons and its habitual consumption must result In death from slow poisoning. It seems incredible that anyone should havoso little sense as to become an habitual poison-eater in the vain desire to keepau attractive face, knowing as she must what the inevitable end will be. But some women in fashionable life are straugely constituted. For tho fake of a brief notoriety they are willing to sacrifice health and even life itself. In the language of the senior Miller, they is "ruin critters."

HYPNOTISM.

Mesmerism, or hypuotism, is being turned to some use at last. It has bceu found that certain discuses may be cured through its aiteucy Less thau ten years ago It was not thought possible to mesmerise an insane person but Or. Voisln, a French physician, discovered that it could bo done and has used the method with good results in curing people of hallucinations, Ill-temper and hysteria, the outgrowth of insanity. He and others have also succeeded with it in curing physical diseases, particularly of a nervous character. There was a time when mesmerism, was regarded as one of the "black arts1"and it may unquestionably be used by wicked men for bad purposes. But It is gratifying to know that it has also a good and useful side to It.

The International congress of hypnotism at the Paris exposition concluded that no public exhibition of mesmerism ought to be allowed and that its exercise as a curative agent should be regulated as strictly as the practice of medicine.

The members formulated as their conclusion that hypnotism is as yet an experimental science but whose progress Is inevitable. Continued study and experimenting will doubtless throw nowlight upon many things connected with It which now seem Inexplicable.

DANGER FROM CHINA Bishop Fowler, who has lately return ed from a 'our round tbe world, brings some rather startling views with regard to China. He says, "They are preparing for war to vindicate the citlsenship of their country men In all parte of the world and particularly with the United States, against whom they have a bitter grievance. They will begin by the extirpation of all Americans within the empire, and possibly all English speaking people. A Chinaman never forgets and he never for]fives." The bishop la not prepared to tiay whether or not the feeling among the Celestials'may lead to a slaughter of Americans in China, bnt he is evidently somewhat apprehensive of such a result If the Chinee* are secretly nursing a spirit of revenge and intend when their plans are perfected to surprise and slaughter all Americans or English-speaking people within their borders, there would likely be sneh a war as has not been seen in modern times. We do not know what kind of fighters the Chinese are, bnt their enormous nr—alone would make them formi ij enemy, and they would occupy the position of simply defending their own shores against tbe attack of a foreign er- iy. This country would have to ta armies by ship, as well as the Li^wae stores of provisions required to feed them, and to break through stronc fcrti .- -I places, held by counties* luimKtts of Chinamen, la ortfi-T in ••r'* at -.ay. Such a war wc«.d lui vast coat of menandm I :„'hi become to bitter as to pr*4-ti«-Aiiy Involve &«'•' destruction of hin^ .•n pire. It laj

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Copyrighted, 1888, by J". B. Ltppincott Company, Philadelphia, and published by special arrangement through, the Americas

Press Association.

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Henrietta.

This is the name of a ladies' kid shoes, made by Stribley fc Co., at Cincinnati, and sold here by T. J. Griffith for $2.00, at No. 32 S. Fourth.

FRESH OUSTERS

all grades, wholesale or retail at Eiser's

Tho cheapest placo for School Supplies is at the Post Office News Stand. No. 12 North 7th Street.

Excursions.

August 20th, September 10th and 24th, and October 9th, the C. A. E. I railroad will sell tickets at one fare for the rouqd trip, Terre Haute to points in Kansas* Arkansas, Texas, Indian Territory, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah. Idaho, Arizona, Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Missouri. For tickets and information in full call upon

A. Campbell, General agent, 624 Wabash avenue. Slfftflpif

With two days notice any magazine or novel can be hsd at the Postofflce News Stand, No. 12 north Seventh street.

FRESH CANDIES,

Fruits, new brand Cigars, etc., at Eiser's.

Dr. B. B. 0LOVBB,

Specialty: Diseases of the Rectum. RBMOVKD

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POPLAR STS

The display of handsomely framed engravings and paintings made by C* W. Merring at the Fair, often no idea of the extent of hi stock. The limited space made It impossible. Bis room at 22 north Fourth is filled with the latest art productions and his new line of mouldings cannot be surpassed in the city. Give him a call.

WANTED!

SALESMEN to sell Nursery Stock. All Goods Warranted FIRST CLASS. Permanent, Pleasant, Profit*

able Positions for the right men. Good salaries and expenses paid weekly. Liberal Inducements to beginners. No previous experience necessary. Outfit free. Write for terms, giving age. CHARLES H. CHASE, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. Mention this paper.

In *lil] departments are now ready for inspection. Boys' Reliable Long Pant Suits at $3., 3.50, 4 and $5, and as much finer as you want them Cannot be equaled anywhere. Boys' durable well suits, ages from 4 to 14, at $1.25,1.50, 2, 2.50 and $&, and our Child's Pants at 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00, must be seen to be appreciated." We are prepared to show our great line of Ready Made Men's Fine Fall Suits and Overcoats. Styles and prices to suit all.

Merchant Tailor and Clothier. Wabash Ave. and Fifth.

Stein A Hecklesberg now have on hand their full stock of fall and winter goods, orders for which were placed many months ago that the manufacturers could get their special goods ready The stock comprises all varieties of school shoes, ladies' walking shoes, gents' hand sewed congress and other styles too numerous to mention. Call and inquire as to particulars.

Chicag-o Exposition.

Until October 19th, the C. A E. I. R. It, will sell tickets from Terre Haute to Chicago and return at $7.15, for trains leaving Terre Haute 11:30 p. ra. Wednesday of each week, and 5:15 a. m. and 10:45 a. Thursday of each week, good returning until Sunday following day of sale. R- A. OAJCPBELL, Gen. Agt.

Dr. C. T. BALL.

Limited to treatment of catarrh, throat, nervous diseases, tumors and superfluous hair, removed to 115 south Sixth st,

Forashort time Riddle Hamilton A Co. will make a special price on lots on North Seventh street, near the park. Street is well improved. They will also furnish money with which to build, and take payments in weekly or mouthly installments.

Cold mornings and evenings have comeand for months to come there will be no comfort in driving without a good laprobe. Full stock at Peter Miller's, including the celebrated 5-A blankets, plush robes, etc. Sign of dapple gray horse, 505 Main street.

T. J. Griffith

has, of course, the fittest trade in the city. This calls for tho finest goods. He has them. He informs us that our country people buy the very finest and best goods prodnced. They are posted perfectly regarding styles and quality. An invitation is extended to all. His fall stock i» complete.

DO YOU WANT

Stove or Furnace, Tin, Slate or Iron Roofing', Mantel or Grate, Tile Hearth, Estimate furnished, Tinware or House Furnishing Goods 1

At lowest prices? Then call on

Townley Stove Co.,

Wholesale and Retail

4 Broken lines and ode lots of Winter .Under shirts and Drawers a Hunter's*!^ Clearance Sale for less than hal price you should come at once. For 40, 60 and 75 cents wevwil sell you goods formerly sold for$l, $1.25 anc $1.50. James Hunter &Co.

BOOKS FOB 1TOXJ.

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Looking Backward. Edward Bellamy. Miss Davis of Brooklyn. Wenour Oilman. Original Belle. E. P. Roe. Gunmaker of Moscow. Sylvan us Cobb, Jr. Tbe Girl from Malta. Fergus Hume. The Bow of Orange Ribbon. Amelia Barr. Madolln Rivers. Laura Jean Ltbbey. The English Orphan. Mary J. Homes.. Barriers Burned Away. E. P. Roe. The Wonderful Woman. May Agnes Fleming. "Jerry" [her last new supply]. The Duchess

The Light of Her pmntenance. H. H. Boyeson. j*V Miss Lou. E. P. Roe.

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And hundreds more. we have.

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Come and see what

NO. IS NORTH SEVENTH STREET.

(MR FALU FASHIONS SOBERS,

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P0ST0FFICE NEWS STAND the newest tl ings. Our three special bargiana Silk Warp Henriettas at $ 1.85, |1.50, $1.75 are selling fe*t. Be sure you see them. & 'A*' A*,'

1 11IJ ii liUllll/ll Mi ^Jobbers and Retailers. 518 and 520 Wabash Ave.

WALT,

Can answer both questions and etaiid by you for every, word' and thousands of our customers must be doing the same thing otherwise we cannot account for the great rush of trade we are having. Thanks. We certainly appreciate it and always bear in mind, ofcick to us and we will stick by you, by giving von the best goods at the lowest living prices.

The Crowds in Our

Cloak Dep't.

This past week is a compliment to us and every garment sold certainly should sell another. We consider them "walking advertisements" for beauty and for price.

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This Season Ave show the Largest, Choicest and Cheapest collection of

Cloaks

Ever brought to this city, and every Lady Miss and Child was considered when we* made our purchases. We cannot help bub Lv* please you.

I^See our Misses Cloa.ks. See our Children's Cloaks. ^0} See our Ladies' Jackets. |%&^ See our Ladies' Paletots.

See our Ladies' Visites.Engrlisli Walking Suits, Short Wraps, and Newmarket*.

It's a Treat!.

A Hare Treat Indeed* For $5.00 we positively show the best Jacket ia Terre Haute, worth $7.00. ., SSa&ffl&S For $18.00 we positively show you a Seal Plu^h S&cque that? ennnot be duplicated for the price. For $12.00 the best' Paletots- for i4 style and make up in the city.

A Black Cashmere Shawl^ Beaver Shawls, Paisley Shawls^ Ftorsian Shawls, Opera Shawls in silk and all wool, Lambs wool and obheit popular ^Shawls in great variety.

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Our Dress Goods.

Counters are always* crowded with customers. A more beauJrifrul collection of I)re«s Goods andJ Silks can nowhere be seen, and) Trimmings, well we have them, frhe very newest.

Remember we have B. Priestley's Black Dres» Fabrics in all

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GRAND SPECIAL

Bill

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BOOTS AND SHOES.

Oar Fall Stock is coming in and we will start the Fall Trade by giving a Special Low Priced Sale of Boots and Shoes,

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES A SPECIALTY

laving received a large stock of Boys', Misses' and Children's School Shoes in all styles, we will give our customers the benefit by making prices lower than ever offered before.

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Call arid See U^lMBgt|i

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