Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 April 1890 — Page 4

THE _MAIL.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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P. WESTFALL,

MANAGER.

PUBLICATION OrriCK,

Foa. 20 and 22 Booth Fifth Street, Printing: House Square.

TERRE HAUTE, APRIL 5, 1890,

This would be a favorble time for the old iron choncellor to come over and take a look at America. He would find many thing* here to interest him.

IT is reported that Kate Field's Wash ingtonian is succeeding beyond her ex pectations. That is the statement al most universally made regarding new journals, bat we hope it is true In plucky Kate Field's case.

THE Chicago News notes that in the recent election in that city in nearly every ward where the regular party can didate bad tbe endorsement of the Sun day Rest League'he was elected. Con sideriug the crudenessof their organiza tion the News regards this result as highly promising for the rest workers in tbo future.

CHICAGO has begun to get ready for the world's fair in 1893. Already sevoral new hotels have been projected. One of 'them on Dearborn street opposite the postofflce is to bo 14 stories hit*h and will cost over a million dollars. Some of the old hotels are to be increased two or three stories. Chicago is going to take care ot all the people that go to the big show.

IT is our pleasant privilege to note one more of the rapidly multiplying instances of political honor to journalists Geo. W. Peck, the well-known "funny man" of Peck's Sun, and the author of "Peck's Bad Boy," was last Monday elected mayor of Milwauke. Mr. Peck is said to be a Jlrst-rate, level-headed business man and will make a good mayor. Evidently it is only a question of a few years when the President will bo chosen from the editorial brotherhood.

A 8AJ,T LAKE editor is authority for the statement that' the polygamous Moi*mons are gradually deserting Utah, and that before long there will bo but few of them in the Territory. Many of them are going to Mexico, where the laws do not interfere with having more wives than one. This news is of a kind with what has been coming from Utah for some time. It shows that polygamy is condemned bj\ civilization and cannot live in its light* It must seek some barbarous country or die.

TUTS more the facts come out the more cloar it becomes that Bismarok left the emperor's service because they could not agree about things. As Bismarck virtually mado the imperial power and sustained it for the last quarter of a oeutury, there are many chances that It will crumblo or tumble, now that the strong prop is removed. The age of kings has about passed anyhow and with the op position parties In Germany constantly strengthening, it would not be surpris mg to see a German republic before long

THK waste of litigation is forcibly illustrated in the case of Samuel Wood, of New York, who died twelve years ago leaving an estate valued at nearly $1, 000,000. Litigation, mismanagement, big salarlos and lawyers' fees have used it about up and there, is hardly enough left to continue fighting over. Mr. Wood hoped to establish a college of inusio with his money but made the mistake committed by so many rich mon—of not using his money while he lived. No man should postpone his benefactions until after his death.

Bon iNGKitsoi.i, is still rattling that same old bag of chestnuts, "The church is built on miracles," he cries and urges a clincher that he never saw a mirasle. Well, there are plenty of things Bob has never seen. Heaven is full of them. That is no proof that they do not exist. Meautlmo the spiritual power of the church goes steadily onward and will continue to do so lu spite of the sneers of ambitious, because it Is founded upon a rook and cannot be shaken down as long as it is permeated by the spirit of Christ.

THK recent town elections in Kansas had one interesting feature—the extent to which the women availed themselves of the right to vote. The reports seem to indicate that for the most part they •were not vigorous suffragists. In some towns very row exercised the privilege, In others the wives voted as their husbands did, and in few places did the women exhibit the spirit shown by them a year ago. The general opinion Is said to be that the women have already tired of the suffrage. But that may turn out to be a mistake.

REV. LYMAN Annorr, Henry Ward Beecher's successor in Brooklyn, recent* ly lectured In Chicago on "The Industrial Revolution," and some of the daily papers have, taken him severely to task for the utterance® which he made. Mr. Abbott took the side of the poor man and pointed out the injustice and dangers growing out of the concentration of the wealth of the country in a few families. He stated, what we all know, that in the earliest times the strong and rich owned the bodies of the weak, unfortunate and poor. This Arrangement was succeeded by feudalism where the few owned the land, holding a Ilea upon thos® who tilled it.

Later

still come the

w*g*

system,

which yet prevails and with some good points, has many bad one®. This should, in its turn, give way to eomething bet-

ter, and what that something better shall be is the problem with which many of our deepest thinkers are now busy. In England 50,000 people own the land from which 30,000,000 must be supported, and even in this new country it is estimated that one million people one eight-tenths of all the wealth. How to change this state of things is the question* Like many others who have given thought to the subject, Mr. Abbett believes that some of the things now done by corporations should be done by the people in their corporate capacity as the government—by the people for the people^

Oxe of the grand things In the history of the United States has been its man agement of the debt bequeathed by the rebellion. At the close of the war in 1865 it was nearly three billions of dollars, with an annual interest account of 150 millions. The country at once began paying off this enormous debt and scaling down the interest, until now the principal is but §765,000,000—a little more than a fourth what it was—with annual interest account of but §36.000,000, and the country is many fold richer than it was in 1865. While we have done this, Europe, with about five times our population, about four times our wealth and not twice our natural resources, lias added to its national debts in the last 20 years §8,200,000,000, or ovtr thrice our total original debt, and the interest charge to-day is tbirty-fold our own. In 1865, when our figures begun, Europe owed 115,000,000,000. It owes to-day over §23,000,000,000, it pays §1,068,000,000 year interest,. and is loaded besides with §887,000,000 for military, war, and naval expenditures, including pensions, where our own are §130,000,000. How much better is this kind of management than that of the armv-ridden countries of Europe.

FOOD PRESERVATION. The undertaking of a vast cold storage warehouse in Chicago, to cover a whole block and ten stories high, is a fresh illustration of the inventive faculties of the race. This great building will be filled with fruits, poultry, vegetables, fish, game and similar food articles which/soon spoil if exposed to thcfalr in warm weather. It is only within recent years that we have contrived methods of preserving animal and vegetable sub stances from quick decomposition. Moisture and heat destroy them in a cold dry air they can be preserved for considerable periods.

Thus the method of building houses which the air could be kept at an even temperature resulted in a vast saving of perishable food products. Before this the markets were frequently glutted and immense quantities .rotted or spoiled, after which the markets would be bare. It was glut or famine. But next to keeping them arose the necessity of transporting them and the ingenuity of man embodied the principle of the storage warehouse in the refrigerator car. And so it now is that we can both keep these delicate products and can transport them from New York to San Francisco. It is as if the tropics were next door to the temperate or the frigid zones, and all the multitudinous products of the globe can be enjoyed wherever the appliances of civilization are in use. This, and the saving of enormous loss and waste in the food supplies of the world, are the result of these Ingenious devices.

INDEPENDENT VOTERS. The municipal elections oyer the country show the growing sentiment of independence among the masses. Voters no longer tie to party and party candidates as they once did. In some places unfit nominees have been defeated by the independent voter. In other places "citizens" movements in advance have oompelled the nomination of better candidates by tbe party machines.

The "vest pocket" vote has become an important factor in elections. The plan of sending out tickets by mail to all the voters a day or two before the election is growing In favor and cannot be too strongly approved. This enables the otei to compare the names on each ticket, estimate the relative value of tbe candidates and fix his ticket to suit him in the privacy of his office or home. On election day he is prepared to walk straight to the polls, pull his ballot from his pocket and drop it in the box without anyone being the wiser. It is a good way to secure independence of action in politics—the thing which above most others is what we want.

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Municipal reform must be the work of the independent voters. As has been well said: "The citizens must learn to regard both parties wiih suspicion in municipal campaigns, and to be ready to oppose unworthy candidates at a minute's notice.*' They have demonstrated their power in recent campaigns and have reason to take new heart and courage. All that is needed is to work on in the same line, with unwearied patience and earnestness.

A MISSIONARY'S TALE, [Orlando Record.] A missionary who has just returned from Africa tells an exceedingly interesting incident that happened to one of hi* fellow workers in the "Dark Continent," which, we believe, has never appeared in print before. It seems that this missionary, being desirous o{going bathing one day, went down to the river bank, Mid, laying his hunting knife and gun aside, stripped himself of his clothes and weal into the river. While bathing a crocodile crept up and swallowed the man's clothes, and tfuen laid down on the river bank, a short distance pg to

river, picked up his |?un, which, fortunately, had not M«n touched, and aiming at the 'gator's eves fired and killed him. He then took his hunting knife, and, ripping open the crocodile^ triumphantly recovered his lost suit of clothee, donned them, and station.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE PABIXJR MATCH*1-'

»'The successful comedians, Evans & Ho«y, will present anew .edition of "A Parlor Match," at Naylor's Opera house on Wednesday evening, April 9. It has been five yeare since these two jolly comedians have appeared in Terre Haute and they will no doubt attract a large crowd. The San Francisco Call has the following to say of the play:

The Bush Btreet theater was packed last night when Evans & Hoey, and their lively company opened what promises to be a most successful season with "A Paiior Match.'' The success achieved on the last visit made the piece familiar to theater-goers, and while much has been added in the way of new "gags" and music, the merry little absurdity remains much the same. The audience did hot lack for laughter last night and they applauded and encored much of thesinging and several of the varities introduced, which are very clever. Mr. Hoey is.as funny as ever in Old Hoss, and Mr. Evans has elaborated McCorker with a lively effect. The French sisters do some very pretty dancing, the sieging is, as a rule, capital, and there Is an evening's genuine fun and enjoyment in "A Parlor Match."

The Emma Juch National Opera company, composed of 125 people, carrying an orchestra of thirty pieces, and a large amount of special scenery, will give one performnnce in this citv on

The DePauw concert for the benefit of ASbury church, given at the Central Presbyterian church, Thursday evening, was one of the really brilliant entertainments of the season. The programme from beginning to end was one of unusual excellence and was rendered in a manner which highly pleased the audience. The playing of Miss Lena Eva Alden was faultless, and won the heartiest appreciation of the small though cultured audience. Mr. O'Neill, the violinist, gave several finely executed numbers. Miss Alice Wentworth, the soprano, sang with sweetness andofeeliug that called for several encores, and established her as a favorite with Terre Haute music lovers. Miss Frances Carlton, already one of this city's leading singers, gave onie solo and sang a duett with Miss Wentworth. Her rich contralto voice was at its best and her selection was thoroughly enjoyed. The success of the concert was complete in point of pleasure for the audience.

The Stewart Concert Company "of Jubilee Singers will give a concert at Central Presbyterian church next Monday evening, April 7. Reserved seats on sale at Button's/1*^

Mr. George Staley, in "A Royal Pass, will be the attraction atNaylor's the lat ter part of next week.

It is not yet too late to complete your Easter outfit by buying a pair of shoes at A. H. Boegeman's, on south Fourth street. Special stock was purchased Easter and Sunday goods and to this your attention is called. All kinds shoes for business, school, etc., and slippers in great variety. You are sure tt be pleased in your purchadeaf-3.04 south Fourth street.

I. K. Clatfelter has moved his shoe store to 663 Main street, south side where he cordially invites his old and new customers, guaranteeing at all times satisfaction.

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Hats just received a Give them a call. I

Spring Style of Sykes' Hat Store.

They come on every train. Those great 5 and 10c bargains, see them. Noth ing over 10c. 310 Main street. Smith fe Dunn's. _______________ I

F. C. Fisbeck maks special announcement of his fancy oak plush rockers, tbe finest he has ever carried. Bedroom sets with a sixteen century finish also a pleasing feature. 311 Wabash avenue.

Spring Style of Hats just received, at Sykes' Hat Store. Give them a call.

The Souvenirs

have been received at

Probst's.*

The Ladies are Inyited to Call. 642 Wabash Ave. Spring Style of Hats just received at Sykes' Hat Store. Give them a call.

Ladies should see those beautiful side combs for 10c at Smith fc Dunn's mam oth 5 and 10c hall. Nothing over 10c.

Keal Bargains in all new leading shade Henriettas at 50c a yard, worth 05c. Kleeman's Dry Goods Co. --^fjEaster Eg-ffs, colored and decorated, natural and cream eggs, also nests at Eiser's.

See those elegant toilet soaps for

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Poplar

Call on Jas. T. Moore for tin work and plumbing of all kinds. Also galvanized iron work in latest pa terns.

WALL PAPER

ings. Hughes A Lewis, 28 S. Fifth St.

Home Seekers* Excursion. On April 22d and May 20th the Queen and Crescent Route will sell round trip tickets to Hazriman Junction (Krathley), Cardiff, Rockwood and Chattanooga, Tenn., New England, Fort Payee, Atila, Anneston, Birmingham and Akron, Ala^ Tallapossa, Ga., Meridian, Hattiesburg, Jackson and Vicksbmg, Miss., Arcada, I*., and to points on connecting lines,atone fare for the round trip. Tickets good returning in 30 days* Now is your opportunity to visit the booming South. Correct county free of charge on application to

D. G. Sdwa&DS,

G. P. and T. A. fc C. Route, Cincinnati

We fight for, we study the: the public do certainly app:

1,000 feairs

Our own importation, our own styles. We open this sale in this way: Lace Nottingham Curtains, 3 yds long, tape bound all around,

49c, 69c,75c, 95c, $1.15,

KJust think, a pair of Curtains of nice quality, at the above prices You must see them to.iully appre ciate the values.

A large, superb line of 3| yard long Lace Nottingham Curtains at $1,50, $175, $2, $2.38, $2.65, $2.90, $3.50 a pair up. Positively worth 33^ per cent. more.

Novelties in Swiss and Point Effect Curtains at $3 98, $6, $7.50 up. The most beautiful patterns ever shown.

Elegant collection of Irish Point Lace Curtains, at $6, $6.50, $7, $8, $10 up to $20 a pair.

Real Brussels from $18 to $30 a pair. Very daiDty and exquisite novelties.

Cream and White Tambour Curtains at $4.95, $6, $T, $7.90, $8 up. The handsomest patterns all new.

It would be impossible to give you any idea of the elegance of our collection of low, medium and fine Lace Curtains. It is simply grand.

Silk Curtains from $10 to $30 pair. Magnificient display, Figured Velvet Portier Curtains. Immense line of Upholstery goods, Chenilles by the yard, Tapestry, Plushes, Volures, French Figured Silks, Jutes, Brocatells, Raw Silk, Madras and Roman Draperies.

Rich collection of Yertabule Silks and Cretonnes. -J" 1 case Lace Stripe Scrim at 5c a yard.

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Smith & Dunn's mammoth 5 and 10c hall. Nothing over 10c.

Dr. K. B. GL.O VEB,

Specialty: Diseases of the Removed TO Sbvkjttht

100 pes Plain and Fancy Scrims at,7, 8|, 10, 12| and 15c. 50 pes Figured Scrims at 10,12^, 15 yd. All new ao choice designs. 500 Window Shades with Dado and Hartshorn spring fixtures complete, only 45c 6 ft. long.

Opaque Shadings in every new shade. Finest assortment of Curtain Poles in Terre Haute.

SPECIAL—1,000 poles with fixtures ^complete at 19c.

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Our Customers«

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Will Save yew Money, Time and Ltbw. Bmt HocssKSsrsa Sacwu liAVS.Oiwi aojUdy can operate them, ijt&S

The above Folding Stretcher is for sale at our store. 'Price $8.50.

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Our Spring Line

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LLE PORTIER CURTAINS

Comprised all the latest novelties with and without fringe at very** reasonable prices.

HOBERG, ROOT1&

Are acknowledged ^Leaders in the Dry jQoods circle, and where you get the

"Biggest Arm Full" and the Best "Values for Your Money.

Next Week we must increase our sales to double of the corresponding week last year. To do this we to a a a a a a

Commening Monday Morrimg- ,A_pril 7th. We will, to introduce our Lace Curtain and Upholstery Department to the Ladies of Terre Haute and vicinity, open up with a Grand

Housekeepers Here's a Chancy That'll Positively Save You Money. With'great pleafitfrewe announce a grand special sale of Lace Curtains, the like of which has never before been presented in this city. It will be the grandest, at tlie same time the cheapest, collection you ever saw, and we say with much self pride, we c»n positively save you money during this sale. We hare over

SPRING JACKETS, Capes and Mantels.

'.'.CLOAK DEPT.-—SECOND FLOOR. Ladies'Stockinet Jackets at$2.48 $2.98, $3.50, $3.98 worth $3.50, $4.50, $5 and $6.

Ladies' Bead Capes at $1.98, $2 50, $3. $4 and $5 worth double. Ladies' Cloth Capes, Accordeon ane Tripple Plete, at $3.50, $4.50, $5, $6, $7.

Ladies' and Misses' Suits, Misses Jackets and Capes. Black Embroidered Fichus in great variety.

The Celebrated P. D.

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

For Ladies and Misses. Gowns at 50c, 68c, 75c, 98c worth 75c, 89c, $1 and $1.25.

Drawers at 39c, 48c, 65c, 75c, 83o worth 50c, 68c, 90c, $1, and $1.25. Skirts at 50c, 68c, 75c, 83c 95o and $1 worth double.

Chemise at 49c, 58s 75c, $1 oheap at 75c, 89c, $1 and $1.50. Corset Covers at 25c, 38c, 48c, 69c, 75c, 48c worth double.

Misses' Underwear in every style The P. D. is only sold by us. S3H On our

Second Floor "V in *£, Cloak Departm't you will find the finest exhibit ot

Fancy, Plain and CarrjpgeParasols in v#:

Terre Haute. The choicest ,» from Belknap, Follmers, Hirsh and

Wright Bros. Sole Agente

1%, for the "Bon Marche" 1

Parasols*

UMBRELLAS

Of every kind and variety with gold, silver, ivory and horn mount-

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.ts, we try to please. From the looks of our crowded store this week that we are working for their interests and so we'll continue.

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CURTAIN SALE

"'"N.

OUR GREAT

Black Goods Sale

Continues, The success of this sale has simply been phenominal.

None Genuine nnU-UB rolled on tbe '•VAWnsmm ROAM),"

AND STAMPED EVERY FIVE YARDS WITH THE MANUFACTURERS* NAME.

All the popular numbers of Priestleys' Henriettas and fancy weaves constantly in stock.

Dr. Ball's

Young Ladies' Waist

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gold

ver

mount Umbrellas worth $2.50.

Our Lace Curtain Sale Opens Monday, April 7i. mmm:

HOBERG, ROOTJ& GO.

Dr. Ball's

Dr.Ball's

f. Ladies' .Waist

The best made, the best fitting and mo$t comfortable waists made in this Qountry. Try one.

Best American Indigo Prints at 5c yard.

5.000 yards Apron Check Ginghams at 5c a yard.

200 pieces Cashmere Ombre Sateens at 12|c yard sells everywhere at 25c.

50 dozon more of those big all Linen Towels at 9c each.

Great values are shown in our Linen Department. 10,000 yards fine Shirting Calicoes at 4c yard. 10,000 yards Fignred ChaUies at 5c yard

See our $L'25 Bi

each

at $1.48

98c each.

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