Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 42, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 April 1890 — Page 4
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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE,SUBSCRIPTION PBICK, 12.00 A YKAB. E. P. WESTFALL,
MANAGER.
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TERRE HAUTE, APRIL 12, 1890.
Thk word is, "still they come." Four thousand foreign immigrant landed on our shores last Monday. Four thousand in one day. Think of it! America has evidently lost none of its popularity abroad.
Coi.. Ban Lamont has made politics pay. Ten years ago he was only a newspaper reporter. Now he is concerned in some large financial enterprises in New York and is said to begettingrich rapid ly. Mr, Cleveland and some of his rich cabinet officers were able to drop some nice fat plums into Daniel's lap.
that the people of Great
hwhIIow
five and a half million
pills a day—an input equal to one pill a week for every person. Wo thought the English had better sense! What the ratio Is in this country we do not know, but to judge from the amount of patent medicine advertising we should judge it would run about 20 millions a day.
Tub overpopulation of the globe, so much dreaded by Malthusians, is perhaps not very imminent. In France the marriages in 1888 were 212 loss than in 1887 and the divorces 1,072 more. The number of births over deaths was only 44,772 for the whole nation. Francs may not bo a preoedent for other nations, but the causes which operate to restrict population there will work eisewhsre'in due time.
Some more cranks have broken loose. One, Evickson, of San Francisco, prophesies that Chicago will be destroyed on April 14, while Schweinfurth, the pretended Christ, announces that the "wicked little city" of Rockford, 111. will soon be totally destroyed, not one stone being left above another. This is very cheap sort of work, that anybody can do. Let the prophets give us something original.
Men are guilty of many strange acts, but the most remarkable thing that has come to light in modorn times was the formation of a Suicide Club at Bridgeport, Conn., four years ago. Five German citizens, so the report goes, organized a club with the above name, agreeing that one member of the club should end his life each year. This agreement has been kept until now the last member remains alive and if he is as faithful as his companions have been he, too, will end his life within another year. A stranga freak surely, and a sad commentary upon the weakness and recklessness of humanity.
A NEW IDEA.
The Union league Clubof Chicago last Tuesday evening listened to a discussion that was at ouce novel, important and perhaps practical. Col. Jackson spoke on "A Succession Tax for Educational Purposes."
The speaker has thought on this question a long time and has reached the conclusion that poor parents should be recompensed for the loss of their chil dren's labor while the latter aro at school The compensation ought to run, he thinks, about as follows: For parents who have a child at school between 12 and 13 years of ago, $50 per year between ,13 and 14, $75 between 14 and 15, §100 between 15 and 10, $125 between 10 and 17,
$150
betwoon 17 and 18,$175 between
18 and 15), $225 between 19 and 20, $300. Of courso it would taken pileof money to moot such an outlay, but Mr. Jackson has a way of providing for it. lie proposes a graded tax on the estates of de ceased parsons, starting with percent, on estates less than
$25,000
rising to
50
and gradually
per pent, on estates of
$5,000,-
OOOami over. This seems like a very radical proposl tion at first blu«h, but who will say that it is not a righteous one? It is admitted that education is requisite to good citl jiehship, yet we see children kept out of the public schools on all sides because their parents feel unable to dispense with their services. On the other hand who need* these great estates, from lntndreds of thousands to millions of dollars, that are descending from generation to genoration? They might well be taxed for so good a purpose as that of universal education for the children of the country.
EAXTKU SVXDA F.
No one who Attended the well-filled churches last Sunday and participated in the joyous though solemn worship, could help feeling that the desire for spiritual life Is strong and deep in the human race. We sometimes imagine that the Kingdom of Heaven is not making very rapid progress upon earth. And certainiy it is not conquering the world as fast as we could wish. But those who think the leaven has ceased to work, or is not working surely and steadily all the while, are much mistaken. The anniversary of Christ's resurrection serve# to bring out latent feelings of mankind and to show that while they are "busy about many things," and distracted and absorbed by worldly affairs, their thoughts yet tarn, more often perhaps than we think, to the groat spiritual world beydnd.
Commenting on the Easter mrvitm a dally paper of one of the great cities •aid "There waa scarcely an ecclesiastical meeting-house, from the groat cathedral to the most humble bethel, whioh was not crowded yeeterdsor by
those who, in each different ways, desired to testify their appreciation of great spiritual eyent in the history of the world. Interpretation of the facts may be as various as the number of |«hurcheet bnt there can be no doubt as to the significance of the main fact—the I increase in force and yolume of a new I spirit of devotion."
The heart still hungers and will ever hunger for the bread of eternal life. The few days that we live here, full of fcrou ble, disaster and disappointment, do not and never can satisfy. We look for continuing city, whose maker and builder is God—for a life that is not measured by clock-beats or heart-beats And so long as there is no other place to seek or to find the promise of eternal life than the words of Jesus, so long will the race look to him for consolation and hope.
OLD AGE.
A physician whose experience 'Bias brought him to witness the conduct of many persons when called upon to face death testifies that for the most pare they do so without flinching. Whether this is bravery, stolidity or what he is not prepared to say. It is probably merely the preparation which .nature ghes for all her changes.
But it may truly be said that it takes more courage to live oftentimes than to die. This is true of helpless invalids and those who suffer much and continually. It takes courage to grow old with grace and cheerfulness, and one of the prettiest of human spectacles is that of an old man or woman who is bright, contented and happy. Only the other day the writer was talking to an old gentleman of 80 who said he was about as much of a boy as ever, and that while he didn't expect to live here much longer he didn't intend to be a damper on any one's happiness while he did stay. A good sentiment, truly, and one which every old person should make their own. And indeed most old people are comparatively contented and cheerful. Having withdrawn from the stress and strain of life they enjoy its closing scenes in a peacefulness which younger people find it impossible to imitate. A happy instance is that of the veteran poet, author and philosopher, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, whose pleasant serial, "Over the Tea Cups," is now running in the Atlahtic Monthly. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, of England, affords another shining illustration in the ranks of intellectual life.
There is no good reason why aged people should not be as happy as younger ones, It is the order of nature that we all grow old and die. It has been so from the beginning and will always be so. But we do not believe this is the end. Death is only a change and to the Christian it is a change for the better. It is like leaving Russia for America—a bad country for a better one. Many are called to go without a momont's warning and all should be, like Paul, ready to go or to stay, as It may please God to order. But while we do live on earth, whether it be for a lonqer or shorter period, let us look on the bright side of things and add to the general cheerfulness by exhibiting a genial and happy disposition. .•••
THE SCHOOL ISSUE.
If there is one thing more than another that Is dear to the American heart it is our public schools. If there is one thing more than another of which we as a nation are proud it is the excellent school system, through which the children of rich and poor alike may receive an adequate education without the expenditure of a dollar save for books. The free public schools are thoroughly and distinctively an American institution, the envy of other nations and the best of their kind in the world. We criticise them freely, as we criticise everything, we complain of certain features which the later years have introduced—but this is not to condemn but to preserve and improtfb them.
When, therefore, the public schools are attacked it is to be expected that the American heart will beat fast and the public mind be aroused by a feeling of strong indignation. There hate been increasing indications for some time of an attack upon the schools and the issue was precipitated in the recent elections in Wisconsin and notably in Milwaukee. The State of Wisconsin has a very large foreign population which has been restive under the compulsory education law, known as the Bennett law. It is similar to the law of Illinois, compels the attendance of all children of proper age in 'the schools and that they be instructed in the English language. It seems strange enough that foreigners who have come into a country to live and to become citizens under its Hag should not want their children instruct ed in the language of that country. But such seems to be the case in Wisconsin. The German Lutherans and Catholics in that State demand the repeal of the Ben nett school law and the Democrats, 800ing the hope of victory in that direction, adopted an anti-Bennett platform in Milwaukee and carried the city by 5,000 majority.
This is the beginning. The end is not yet. The agitation over the school ays torn threatens to become wide-spread and to excite an intensity of feeling such as has not been experienced in this country for years. There is to be a gubernatorial election this year in Wiscon sin, and itseems probable that the Democrats will carry the same issue into the State campaign. If they do, every question will be lost sight of and the hottest political campaign ever known In the State will follow. The Republicans say they are willing to stand or fall by the Bennett law. If such a contest is made the people of other States will be almost as much interested in the result as the people ot Wisconsin.
rjJRRB HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAII:
Sheetings and Pillowcase Mubins, bleached and brown, at Jobber's prices.
The best 5c Apron Check Ginghams in Terre Haute. *VWe own 10 cases of them.
Thousands of yards' of Choice Dress Ginghams at 8 and 10c yd, worth 10 and 12£c yard.
Heavy Shirting Ginghaips at 6£, and 8c yard. j* Fine Shirting Prints at 4c yard. Arnold's Standard Indigo Calicoes, best made, at 6c yard.
Choice Sateens at 8 and 10c per yard. French Sateens at 19 and 25c yard. Sold elsewhere at 25 and 40c.
Cashmere Ombre, the lastest novelty, at 12$c yard. Magnificent line of styles and colors. Prices elsewhere 25c. fr
HOUSEKEEPING -AND-
Fine Linen-Goods
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Never do things by halves. Bargains that are great & Co.'s
Stacks and stacks
mencin
lg Monday
DOMESTICS!
GREAT CUT IN PRICES. BARGAINS UNAPJPROACHAIjE. See our 6c Bleached Mnalins. See our 5c Brown Mnslins. See our 7 and 8c Fine Soft Finish Mnelins all popular brands at special pricea
Prices.,
Jjow
Turkey Red Damasks at 15, 19, 25, 38 and 50c. All standard fast colors and carefully selected fetyles. Under regular prices.
Special Bargains in All Linen Towels at 6|, 8, 10 and 15c. See our 9c each
Gent's Fine
M3rningvand
^Unheard of Bargains in fine allwool and part wool Dress Goods. Big line of Challies at 5c yard worth 8c. f-'v", 't "'4
Our 10c Challies now 8c." £ard wide French Challies at 15c regular price 25c.
Elegant line ot Wool Challies, light grounds, at 22c special priak One case of Double Fold W(xl Mohair Lusters at 10c yard, former price
One case of Double Fold English Cashmere at 10c, former price 15o.
See^our elegant line of colors in
OlSHMERES
30 INCHES WIDE
is25c and 35c
v-pieces
100 all wool Ladies Cloth at 22c yardi Plain and mixed oolors.
See our Bargain Table of all wool Ladies' Cloth, full yard wide, 4- "'t'W* v* ,,
OlW Whf*-
ur great Leader Towel at Unmade Robe patterns in Terre 1,000 Curtain Everybody buys 'em. Haute,
a
not
$8, $10, $12.
This warm weather says lighter Suits, so we placed on sale this morning 1,000 in the newest shades, colors and mixtures $ 4f
Sack, Cutaways, Frocks,
ail,
and offer choice of the eniire lot for the small, popular and
price at $8, $10 and $12. These Suits are better—mark the term BETTER—than are being sold by other houses in Terre Haute for for $14 to 18, more probably.
Stylish Spring Overcoats only $8 and $10, large and bea sortment from which
act too
TBORMAN tfiiSCHLOSS.
Tailors and Clothiers.
Are what we want, thousands of customers to add to our already large list of shrewd buyers and another store about twice the size of our present quarters to accommodate the great crowds who are taking advantage of Our Grand Spring Trade Sale now gfoino- on
HOBBRGf ROOT & 00.
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39c Yard.'
Goods worth from 45 to 68c yd. See our 50 and 69c Mohair Bril1 iantines. The best values in Terre Haute. [ee our 50c French Serges. ust opened several shades of Heliotrope, Serpent and Old Blue tains at $2, $2.38, $2.75 French Henriettas very scarce worth 33| per cent more. shades we have'em now. Chenille For tiers at special prices
The most novel display of Paris during this sale. 1,000 Curtain Poles with Brass 19c each.
A,i«r-'45s ... ..i"
bargains stronghold.
sold at Jobbers prices.
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PRIESTLEY'S
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goods will be brought down from our wholesale department, com-
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BLACK GOODS,
Henriettas, Veilings and Fancy Weaves at special prices. See our 48, 59 and 68c Blaok Henriettas all wool.
See our 49c Mohairs, worth 75c. See our Silk Warp Henriettas at •1.18, $1.25, $1.38 and $1.50. All special prices for this week.
SPRING WRAPS,
Jackets and Capes
In Endless Variety. Our $2.48 Jacket, worth $3.50. Our $3.98 Jacket, worth $5. Our $1.98 Bead Capes, worth $3. Our $5 Capes, worth $7. New and elegant novelties Imported Mantels aLd Jaokets.
in
OTHR S-A-HiIE!
Lace Curtains
is a* very successful on6 and many ladies have expressed that our line is the handsomest they ever saw in this city. 3-yd long Curtains at 49, 68, 75 and 90c 3| yard long Curtains at •1.15, $1.38, $1.'65, $1.90.
See our Fine Nottingham Curand $3:
Fixtures complete
Low Prices and Good Goods Bring the People to Our Great Store
Bring your Neighbors and Friends with you and Look Over Our Bargain Counter. You nan
Help hut Find Something You'll Want.
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Nos. 518 and 520 Wabash Avenue. Jobbers and Retailers.
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easy
ROOT & CO.
IR. WRI0HT1 CO.
SPRING CHICKENS,
Omogb&f }ki
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JLeooGiia, Ban Em aa, Cranberries,
Apples,
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paid
Cucumbers, Bwte, Lettuce,
Radishes, Mint, Water Cress,
Fie Plant, Asparagus, %l JdLft' le Siwratv
Maple Syrap,
Dressed chickens sod turkayw, cmaawry and country butter.
E. a wright co
This powder new rales. A marrel of purity, strength wholevmieaem. Mora economical uisn the onflaary ktnds, and cannot be Mold In competition with tbe multltode of low t«rt-j»hort weight, alum orpbo». mt
t.
wis
when you get home is Hober^, Root
of L(0w Prices
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White Shirts
At 25c Each.
Better at 39, 50 and 75c. Lees than cost of materials. Big drive in Gent's Half Hose at 15c, worth 25c.
Gent's Four-in-Hand and Teck Scarfs at 25c each. Sold everywhere at 35c.
Gent's Night Shirts at low prices. 100 doz Gents Unlaundried Fine All Linen Hemstitch Handkerchiefs at 19c each. Same as we had before. 100 doz. Ladies'Unlaundried All Lined Hemstitch Handkerchiefs at 10c. The above are special good values.
We keep constantly on hand a full and complete line of Ladies' and Misses'
P. D. Muslin Underwear
Garments from 25c up. Also a full line of Infant's Wear, Dresses, Slips and Aprons.
Kid Gloves,
Special Bargains at 59 and 75o. All the latest shades in Dressed and Undressed Kids now open. Also Black Undressed..^ .,
•Drapery Laces
Elegant line of Nets, Flouncings and All-Over Nets for Over Dresses at 88c, $1, $1.25, $1.38, $1.50, $1.75, $2 up.
Trimmings of all kinds to match Dress Goods, at the lowest prices.
OH MOW NICE
THAT
Cauliflower Is
AT
P. J. Kaufman's,
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New Beet#, New Oyster Plant, New Asparagus, New Pie Plant, New Water Crees,. New KshI,
New Spinacb, New Lettuce, New radishes, fancy Florida scd California oranges!, fancy eating and cooking apples, fancy ban ansa. Dressed Turkey*, Chickens and Jack
Snipes.
can ww rsrtsff Wofoun Mome-Grown Nursery Btock
TrTWRrto lo Hom«-«rown wursery
WANTED
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10ST LIBERAL TEEMS.
Unequalled facUiUoa. One of the Utrgetl, ttfdtd-eiAaMtohed, and best known NurterUt In the conntry. lAddreM
WlJcT. SMITH, CtounVamrr
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