Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 35, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 February 1890 — Page 4
THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
HUB8CKIPTI0N PRICK, 12.00 A YSAR.
E. P. WESTFALL, MANAGER. FUBLICATION OPFICX, os. 20 and 22 South Fifth Street,
Printing Uouse Square.
•THERE HAUTE, FEB. 22,1890
WE
will soon know *yhere the next
world's fair is to be held. Balloting is Ut begin next Monday in the House of Representatives on the choice of a site, Terre Haute will not get knocked out because she is not in the ring.
THE recent sad events in the official family of President Harrison recall those which occurred to the administration of his grandfather. The President himself died soon after his inauguration, then a -member of his cabinet was killed by a steamboat explosion, and later on the son of another member of the cabinet was hanged for alleged mutiny at sea.
A MINNEAPOLIS man believes he has 'discovered the secret of heating cheaply with electricity. He is electrician in the great Pillsbury flour mills and has used the system in a small way for baking sample lots of dough. He believes that electricity can be utilized for general heating purposes, as it now is for lighting. If such a discovery can be made it will be one of the most important of of modern times.
TJLIK Senate has at least ratified Mr, Blaine's extradition treaty with England after making some amendments which wore concessions to the Democratic members. Although theso are not very important the treaty must go back to England for ratification, and if the amendments are agreed to we shall by and by have a fence along the Canadian border that will pretty effectually shut out American boodlors—something we ought to have had many years ago.
Mits. GKKTIUJI)E GAKIUSON, who was associated, some years ago, with the late (Jeo. 0. Harding, as editor of tho Indianapolis Saturday Herald, and later was connected with tho editorial work of the American Press Association in Chicago and New York, has wedded a distinguished Spanish-American writer and diplomat and is living in Honduras. Her titlo is the Seuora Donna Aguirre. Mrs. Garrison is so bright a writer that it is to be hoped her new station will •only serve to give her increased opportunity for the cultivation of literature.
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Bellamy's dream of a co-operative •commonwealth shall not soon be realized, there will at least be some efforts to inaugurate the plan on a small scale. Seyoral colonies have boen started in California and Oregon and are operating •with considerable prospoct of erentual success, provided the mombers like the kind of life well enough to stick to it. The celebrated Brook Farm experiment, near Boston, some years ago, in which Emerson, Hawthorne, Margaret Fuller and other noted pooplo figured, is gen orally considered to have settled the case against tho system, but later experiments on new lines may work better, and tho harder stress and competition of these later times may make such asylums from the struggle and turmoil of life more sought after.
THIRTY years ago the the abolition movement in this country sought to free the slaves. It was more unpopular in Its day than 'most of us now bolieve. But it was right and it won the victory, as that which is right always does in the ond. In these times another abolition movement has been started and is slowly making its way. It proposes the removal of all hinderances to tho free exercise and full reword of labor and traffic, the abolitiou of all laws and customs that give one man or class of men material advantages over other men. The principle Involves the destruction of •every form of v*Ued right whereby men make money through the advantages obtained by law, combination or conspiracy. It. strikes at the root of land owneiship for speculation merely and would give the monopoly of railroads, telegraphs and other like enterprises to the municipal, Stale or general government. The Hgitation has a foundation in substantial right and must eventually accomplish what it seeks.
ANOTHBU alleged spiritual medium lias come to grief. Mrs. Carrie Sawyer, who has given "seances" in leading cities of the country, duping the people at the rate of $20 a night for three nights and a matinee each week, was exposed in Chicago, Monday night, by a combination of newspaper reporters and detectives. The young girl who played the part of a disembodied spirit was caught and held until a Hash of light from another confederate revealed lu-r as a substantial piece of flesh and blood. Madam Sawyer made quick escape from the
cabinet,
leaving behind her various
articles daubed with luminous paint, false hair, whiskers and curls, veils, slippers, a cheese cloth shawl, etc. In the midst of a circle of intelligent and ardent dupes, Mrs. Sawyer and her assistant were arrested and hustled off to the nolice station, where a charge of obtaining money
by false
pretenses
was
lodged against them. The fanatical followers were horror-stricken at the rnde outcome of an exhibition which they fondly imagined
was purely spiritual,
but the more intelligent class of spiritualists rejoice at such exposures, believing as they do that th« medium frauds
iare
done their cause irwpai*ble l* J«ry.
Now that the Louisiana lottery fraud has failed to establish itself in Dakota and may not be able, at the expiration of its present charter, to maintain its grip upon Louisiana, Congress should tackle it in earnest and enact laws that would suppress the humbug. About 25 million dollars a year is estimated to be the gross revenue of this colossal gambling den. Of this enormous sum probably eight or ten millions are paid as prizes, another third goes for expenses of agents, advertising, etc., while the other third represents clear profit. The whole scheme depends for its success upon the mails. Why can't Congress pass a law excluding all letters addressed to it or its agents from the mails? There must be some way to put an end to such an outrageous and shameful swindle and the people should demand of their representatives in Congress that effectual laws against it be enacted.
HOUSING THIEVES.
American thieves, embezzlers and swindlers continue to flee to Canada for safety and the able American Senate goes on debating the question whether or not the business should be stopped by the enactment of a proper extradiction treaty. The colony of American defaulters now in Canada took with Them some $10,000,000, and the embezzlements in this country foot up well towards $1,000,000 a month.
The extradition treaty now under discussion permits extradition for the crime of "embezzlement, larceny, obtaining money, goods, or valuable securities by false pretenses receiving any money, valuable security, or other
property,
knowing the same to have been embezzled, stolen, or fraudulently obtained." To an ordinary mind of honest impulses this would seem to be about the right thing. They are the kind of crimes puuished, or attempted to be punished, in all civilized countries, and there would seem to be no good reason why a criminal should not bo returned to the country from which he has fled in order to answer for his conduct. But some of the extraordinary intellects in the U. S. S. are afraid the phrase "obtaining money, goods, or valuable securities by false pretenses" is too broad and might be stretched to cover almost any sort of a crime. How careful some great minds are that the poor, innocent thieve* and boodlers shall bo sufficiently protected!
WILLIAM AND BISMARCK. There are indications that Bismarck and the young Gorman Emperor are not pulling together harmoniously, and the old chancellor may soon retire from the councils of State. William has the confidence and self-assurance that belong to youth while Bismarck's iron will will not brook contradiction.
Their worst disagreement so far has been on the labor question, and it must be confessed that the Emperor's position seems entitled to more respect than that of Bismarck, if tho young ruler is really honest in what he says. State socialism has made rapid headway in Germany of late, the masses of the people becoming strongly tinctured with it. The young Emperor,appears to sympathize with the movement, for they declare that "it is tho duty of the state to so regulate the duration and the nature of labor as to ensure the health, the morality, and the supply of all the economic wants of the workingmcn."
These sentiments are certainly humane and the number of people who think them practicable is steadily growing. It is suspected, however, that William III. is not honest in this profession but is seeking to win the labor vote to the support of the government at the coming election, after which the interests of the workitigman will be of secondary importance to his royal nibs.
Such may or may not De the case. It is always easy to suspect the motives of a man in pubiio life, whether there be just cause for it or not. We prefer to believe that the new ruler is sincere in his professions, and if this be the case his attitudo on the labor (juestion marks rapid advance of state socialism in German v.
GEMS OF THOUGHT.
We make our fortunes, and we call them fate.—Beaconsfleid. Old gossips are usually young flirts gone to seed.—F. L. Bashfcrd.
A man is known by his company, and hits company by his manners.—Swift. The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another one.—George Eliot.
Of all the paths that lead to a woman's heart, pity is thestraightest.—Beaumont. From 10 to 60, one woman will draw a man where 20 horses can't.-—Charles Reade.
Give me health and a day, and I will make the pomp of emperors ridiculous. Emerson.
There are no greater prudes than those women who have some secret to hide.— George Sand.
Watch your own speech, and notice how it is guided by your less conspicuous purpose.—George Eliot,
Many a coffin is covered with roses by hands that never before gave its occupant anything but thorns.—Memphis Appeal.
I have heard with admiring submission the experience of the lady who declared that the sense of being well dressed gives a feeling of inward tranquility which religion in powerless to bestow .—Emerson.
J. Fred Probst, who is going to open his Furniture store at 642 Wabash avenue on March 1st, has secured the services of Albert Walker, so well and favorably known to the patrons of the late firm of Probst A Ftsbeck. Hie building which Mr. Probat will occupy, is now beixur entirely remodeled, and will hare* new front of plate glass.
ABOUT WOMEN.
Mrs. Charlotte M. Yonge is said to be writing her 101st book. Miss Rosa Lee Tucker has been elected librarian and keeper of the capltol of Mississippi. Jf 11?
The Queen of England is a Close student of African geography and of Afri can affairs in general.
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Miss Gertrude Magill, a daughter the president of Swarthmore College, Pa., is about to enter the ministry.
Miss May B. Russell, a sister of Sir Charles Russell, the English barrister, is a Sister of Mercy on the Pacific coast.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis hopes to be able to complete the biography of her hus band before she sails for Europe in May.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, the authoress, has given up her Washington residence and returned to Boston, her former home.
Miss Clara McKnight, au eighteert-year-old lady of Ironton, Ohio, has passed a satisfactory examination and been admitted as a pension attorney.
Miss Rebekah E. Roberts has been admitted to practice in the Orphan's court of Philadelphia. This makes the second woman lawyer at the barof tbat ity, the other being Mrs. Carrie B. Kilgori
Mrs. Humphrey Ward's new book describes a successful mechanic passing through various experience and settling down in the Elsmere Brotherhood. It is a deep book, even heavier than "Robert Elsir ere." It is ready for the publisher.
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"Ouida" must be an engaging and pleasant person. She uses scent in her hair and on her eyebrows that costs §30 an ounce. She can't bear a piece of muslin that has been starched, end the touch of velvet, she says, makes her flesh creep. She is said to have made more money by her labors than any woman of the century except Patti.
A familiar and favorite hymn of Mrs. Stowe's is "When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died," and during these days of decline she walks through her lawns, attended by a nurse, singing it on her way. Her common query of everybody is, "Are you trusting in God?" Mrs. Stowe is fading fast and she is not expected to live many weeks longer.
Mrs. Ballington Booth, of the "Salvation Army," is a very beautiful woman, possessing gracious manners and a lovely voice. Even the hideous uniform she wtars cannot conceal her beauty and her air of distinction. She gops fearlessly into the worst quarters of the worst populations, conquers a welcome by her genuineness and sympathy, teaches the poor women she finds better "ways of living, and so wins them to listen to her spiritual counsel.
Miss Marie Louise Baldwin, a young colored woman, has been appointed principal of the Agassiz School, Cambridge, Mass., the only school in the city in which a woman principal is em-* ployed in grammar grades. Miss Bald win was graduated from the High school with high honors. Having graduated with honors from the training school also, she began teaching in the west,but was recalled by the school board to take charge of a primary department in the Agassiz School, where she showed such brilliant capacity for teaching as to earn her present appointment.
Mrs. C. B. Coman, whose landscape work has attracted considerable atten tion at the academy exhibitions in the last few years, has been driven out of New York by delicate health, and has joined the winter colony of St. Augustine, where she has a studio in the famous Ponce de Leon. She says that the old houses, the narrow streets and water views are full of quaint charm.
Many New York women are excellent billiard players. Numerous clubs exist, professional players are employed as teachers, and what with cigarettes and Roman punches to fill in the "waits," our fair sisters have as good a time as the men.
Have your dresses made by C. W. Hamill, 4(52 Wabash avenue. Prices from $8 to $10. Perfect style and' fit gauranteed.
A. C. Bryce fc Co. have just received a handsome line of spring overcoata and hats, 604 Main street.
Now that a revival of interest in real estate is on, the laboring man should le on th« lookout for bargains in building lots. All persons desiring to invest should take advantage of many excellent opportunities being offered in farm lands, city property, etc. W. M. Slaughter is in the lead of real estate agents in the line of bargains, having a number of pieces of tine property which will be sold on most reasonable terms. A specialty made of loans and insurance also. 329 Ohio street.
Dr. E. E. GLOVER,
Specialty: Diseases of the Rectum. RKMOVKD TO SEVENTH AND POPLAR STS
JOE MILLER'S
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Announces a nice, fresh lot of groceries for Saturday and Sunday.
Dressed Poultry Fresl fepfaies
And Everything, at
£515 Mairi Street.
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SALE
The Celebrated "Gold Medal' Brand of Givernan^l Bros., New York. The success of this sale since last Thursday has simply been phenomenal. You never in your life saw such a magnificent array of Black Silks at the prices we are now asking. At^CI Cents An All-Silk Black
SPECIAL
iSstis
Surah, 19 in. wide cheap
at 75c At /)Q Cents a Magnificent Gro O Grain, 19 inches wide, all silk cheap at 85c. AtQQ Cents an Extra Quality
OOGro Silk, extra heavy cheap at SI.
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AtQQ A rich and elegant Satin t/O Royal, soft and beautiful finish all silk, 20 in. wide cheap at $1.25. Atfkf* The choice of a beautiful
Gro Grain, Faille Fran-
caise, Poue Soie or Rhadame Silk, all silk cheap at $1.35 per yard. At.tf* -fl An extra heavy,
Jbl.iy extra wide Faille Francaise Black Silk, glove finish, a perfect gem cheap at $1.50. At£f"! OO Youmustseeour jpl.uO Black Royal De Alma, a new weave that is very much admired cheap at $1.75.
ft* -f A A See our soft and JL jCTC rich line of Satin Louxre, Faille Francaise and Royal Armures, a most beautiful collection, 22 to 23 in. wide cheap at$2.
At till KQ See our glove fin3)1.OO ish double warp Satin Louxre, as handsome as any $2 Silk you ever saw. _____
Our collection also embraces a a line of the finest numbers manufactured by Givernand Bros., upwards to $2.50 and $3 per yard. These must be seen to be appreciated. _r
The sale will be for Next Week, commencing Monday morning.
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Where you will see more elegant Dress Goods, Silks and Dress Trimmings next week than in any other store in Terre Haute, and a display second to none in the State, will on
MONDAY MORNING
MAKE A MOST ELABORATE EXHIBIT OF
Pine Dress Goods and Dress Silks
.AND B. PRIESTLEY & CO.'S CELEBRATED
BLACK DRESS GOODS
In combination with our Great Sale of Black Dress Silks, we offer important and decided Bargains in Priestley's Black Dress Fabrics.' Next week will be one of special attraction at Iloberg. Root & Co.'s
I
Gone and See.
OUR
Eich and Rare Collection
OF
Colored Dress Goods I
Paris Unjnade Robe Suits, Henriettas, Brillian tines,
Royal Armures, French Serges, Drap D'Ete,
Mohairs,
Satin Louxre.'
WE SHOW AT
50
cents per yard,
20 shades in Mohair Brilliantines. The woods are full of 'em, but none like these for 50 cents.
NEW GINGHAMS
Brocade and Novelty Effects.
OMBRE SATINES.
25
AT /-Vf—'
Cents per yard
We show you fifty different styles of John Anderson's Real Scotch Zephyr Ginghams.
New Glial lias,
New Spring Jackets, New Lace Curtains, New Chenille Curtains,
New Draperies,
P. D. Muslin Underwear.
p. g. Payments accepted on Silk Dress Patterns to be laid aside. These prices are lor next week only.
These Great Sales will open Monday Morning.
the Ladies are invited to attend.
Hobergr, Root & Co
j. ?Fos. 518 and 520 Wabash Ave.
& OO'S
Fashion Bazar,
SALE
Blacki Goods.
At this season of the year man ladies are looking for anew Blac Wool Dress, and it is customary with us to make special prices to introduce many new weaves unknown to our customers for wear. We opdA the department Monday, to continue one week. Black Goods at special prices
A tQA Cents we start an AllOi/ Wool Black Cashmere, 5 in. wide cheap at 50c yard.
A a Cf vF beautiful All-Wool Henrietta cheap at 68c.
At^JQ Cents we show a Black OO
Mohair Brilliantine, 38
in. wide cheap at 85c yard.
AtWjK You must see that eleO gant piece of Black S©bastopool, 40 in. wide cheap at $1.
At/* Cents an All-Wool Black OO Drap D'Alma* elegant and soft beautiful finish cheap at $1.00
AtQQ Cents a 48 in. All-Wool t/ French Serge, extra fine twine and light weight cheap at $1.25.
At Rip Super Long,
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Sebastopool, Serges,
Cuir De Laine, Biaretz and other fancy weaves, 40 to44 inches wide Cheap at $1.25 yard.
At )ieces
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SPECIAL! pi
»U\I 46 in. wide all-wool Drap D'Ete Silk, finish extra heavy and very fine worth $1.50 yard
DDTIJQTJ
Silk Warp
Henri-
rillJlOllil ettas $135 grade at $1.18 $1.50 grade at $1.25 $1.75 ade at $1.43 $2.00 grade at 69.