Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 2, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 July 1890 — Page 4

THE MAIL.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

StTB8CSIFTI09r PRICK, KJ)0 A EAK.

E. P. WESTFALL, MAKAUER. PUBLICATION omcm,

Ko«- 20 and 22 Sooth Fifth Street, Printing House Square.

TERRS HAUTE,

WAKNER MH.LER,of

MIXNEAPOI.IH

WASHINGTON

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JULY 5,1890

I3KNPRtcKsand Lee have monuments but Geueral Grant hasn't any yet, to speak of, that la, in brass or Iron. But Grant was always a modest, retiring sort of man.

An

old penny of 1792 sold the othe day at auction in New York for $220 Where are all the other old pennies of 1792? This would be a favorable time to trot them out.

New York, thinks

the President would like another term in the White House. There are some people out this way who have entertained the name suspicion.

has got away from St

Paul at last. With a difference of nearly 50,000 between them and Minnie growing faster than Pauli there's nO use talking about the latter ever catching up again.

js gotting to be a good

sized town. With a population of 230, 000 and the drawing powers of the national seat of government, its growth will be more rapid in the next ten than in the past ten years.

CHAUNCEV DHI'KW

wouldn't take the

presidency of the World's Fair because he feared the cranks would bore him to death. But who la better able to with stand the cranks than the famous mut-ton-chopped gentleman of Js'ew York?

A.vn now they are gathering rich pearls out of the Mississippi river at Galena, III. Hero is another proof of the truth of Thoreau's assertion that you can find whatever you want right around you if only you have eyes sharp onotigh. Doubtless'there are pearls and diamonds In abundance in the Wabash. Why not?

AN

English wine merchant gives testimony to the excellence of California wines which, he says, are iu every way equal to those of France, and their use is steadily growing in England. Jnieed, California has one great advantage ovor Franco a good crop of grapes can be grown every year, while in France the vintage falls very often.

ANDREW (JAHNKOIK'H

HUUJ

advice to young

mon is to avoid liquor, koep clear of speculation and never endorse for another unless to pay tho amount of the

withoutilotrlmont to

_YUU« UUSHIWN.

Although very brief there is a vast deal covered by these three propositions. Liquor, speculation and "going security" —how many business men have boon ruined by one or tho other of them! If all young men would observe these rules through life iheie would be far fewer disastrous failures.

Louisiana Legislature has perpet­

uated the lottery infamy for another quarter of a century in consideration of $i,.'50,000 a year to bo paid to the State. This Is the most disgraceful act that any legislative* body could perform and will cause a grontor loss to the Creole commonwealth in the long run than the thirty millions of revenue it will get from the company. Hut Congress should now taKe tho matter vigorously in hand and see what it can do towards suppressing the iniquity.

Two more new 8tates in the Union, Idaho and Wyoming. As a maker of new States the Harrison administration will stand without a precedent. North and South Dakota, Montana and Washington and now Wyoming and Idaho, six States in less than two years! But it is fight. All the Territories should be converted into States just as fast as they are fit for statehood. Utah should be admitted except for Moriuouism and tho probabilities are that tho curse of polygamy will soon bo so far removed that Utah may also join the sisterhood of States.

SIXTY-IV UR MILLIONS. We are a bigger nation than we expected, which, for America, is saying a a good deal, certainly. "A nation, sir. of sixty millions of people," Is as strong as tho most enthusiastic Independence Day orator darod to put it. Sixty millions! Yes, that seemed to be enough* »ur»ly-~a gain of li,two,000 in ten years. But tho fact outruns the expectation. Lo, ami behold! we lu-eanation of sixtyfour and a half iuilUotis-»or thereabouts —f while the returns are not all in yet the

C-PU.HSIM

bureau has enough material

to juntisy that intimate, it believes. Now, this is tremendous, indwd, But it is not incredible when the enormous growth of urban population is considered. There is Chicago adding a round half million to her population in ten yearn, Omaha jumping from SM,0tK» to the Minnesota twins Wst speak of them together to avoid trouble) from jsvkw s* «ud many other towns, North and South, doubling and trebling in the deoade fnsui 18SSJ to IJ*W. It t»ui4 fairly make the Old World's head swim think of is. But It's feci and twi buncombe, sit the *«rao, and those *'tottering dynasties" t|j»v just well put it tn their smoke It.

Is already at work a* what tho count of n*«0 will show*, xtoon to sixty-foor utakes eighty—and perhaps eighty t»UI*

ions would not be out of the way, for our big country is not near done growing jTet. The old States may become far more densely peopled and there are vast spaces yet to settle and develop. The increase of our population may well be steady and continuous for many years to come.

But it should be quality rather than quantity that we'want. Mere bigness is not sufficient, else would Russia be an ideal lend. To improve the tone and quality of American citizenship is the great problem with which we have to deal.

OLD OR YOUNG.

Rather tauntingly some one has said that when a man reaches 40 he begins to look round for the names of men who distinguished themselves after that age. As if it weje necessary for all men or for any man to become distinguished, so long as he is doing his best work and therefore God's work in the world What is it to be "distinguished" anyhow? A man'8 name lives a little longer in the memory of his fellows, or in the pages of some book, than those of the great undistinguished throng. But virtue and good deeds are not the sole essentials of fame. The names of tyrants, traitors and workers of iniquity live as long as their opposites. The world awards its badges of distinction, but they are subject to review by a higher power and it is the dream of many that the final judgment will be widely different from that of men. What if we should somotime know that a thousand men greater than Napoleon lived in France during the time of the First Consulmen who have never been heard of at all?

This thirst for notoriety has spoiled many a man and woman. All necessary work in the world must be done and men and women must do it. It is not so certain that one kind is greatly finer or worthier than another. Is it not more in the spirit, grace and humanity of the weaker than in the task he does? No one has any business bothering about whether hesball become distinguished or not, after 40 or before 40, aside from such fame as honost, faithful woik, in the line to which he seoms called, may bring him. His business is to do his work and let his fame take care of itself.

But as to age, it has little to do with the case. Gen. Grant was over 40 before he gained any fame, although he must have been essentially as great l^efore as after his fame came to him. Chaucer and Milton gained their poetical fame after GO. On the other hand some great work has beon done in early years, as instance Keats, Byron and others, and Dr. Holmes writes fine things at 80. as lie wrote lino things at 20. But always it is the quality of the work that tells and the question of years cuts no figure.

NOBLE WORK OF WOMEN. In a narrow street of a dark neighborhood in New York City^ a little band of young women college graduates have*et motion »oi»io ^orK, 'Which Is nothing more or less than trying to civilize and edubato the small barbarians of that locality. An old brick houae was leased and simply furnished, with copies of good pictures on the wails and cheap oditions of tho standard authors within roach. Tho basement is fitted with print© bath-rooms, where for four or five cents any woman or child can have a hot or cold bath, with plenty of good soap and clean towels. Several times a week tho college parlors aro thrown open to tho crowds of little girls who gather on the steps for their lesson in sewing, singing, cooking, or kindergarten work. In order to disarm the suspicions of the children and their mothers, these finely educated young women wear the commonest clothes and descend, as nearly as possible, to tho level of those they seek to touch.

Now this is not brilliant work, it must bo confessed. It makes no great show before the public. It is not at all liko holdiug audiences spell-bound," or writing stories that move to tears, or even like painting great pictures to be admired by future ages". But who shall say that it is not better work than any or all of these? It is heroism of tho honest kind in that it does the deed for the deed's sake alone and not

uto

bo seen

of men." It cotnes as near to following the Master's example as poor humanity can come, for it seeks to save the souls of women and children.

This is probably not the only caso of work like this being done by educated women. There is a great deal of it going on ovor the world. Many a dark corner is being brightened and blessed by the efforts of pure and noble women. And it is to the high honor of learning that most of this work is being don© by women of superior ed ucation. No need, it might be said, of a college education to do such lowly work as this. But It is tho highest office of education to make men sympathise with the unfortunate and seek to lift them up.

THOMAS A. HENDRICKS. Tito late Vice-President waa an unexceptionable example of the trite political figure known a* a "favorite »on"— a phrue which has a stronger meaning In the West than in the East, writes Amos. N. Wright in Harper's Weekly. In tho former, public men are more in social touch with the mam, and rwpeeitdly with the better elements of the people, than they are in the later. The interest in polities and public affairs i* more general. Mr. llendriek* wasted trait® that rendered him per* fkitmliy popular aside from hi* official re*Nrd. tie had his ambition*, but cberi«hod noanitnosittaft If ibey wor* b&lkod tVurad Baker, a Republican, who defcatftt him for the Ciorornship la igBS, yttbecsiuenUy became hi# law partner. $3H AC^PIAACE

of the second place on

th* Democratic national ticket in vm

was attended by a deep disapointment that he did not secure the first place, and not without an unfounded feeling that he was entitled to it. At least three times he came almost within reaching distance of the nomination for the Presidencv. In 1868 he stood second on the first ballot, and only three votes behind the leader. In 1876 he again came near the goal tautTilden won, and he took the Vice-Presidential candidacy. If the highest honor in the gift of the nation was the fall of an Indiana Democrat, no one T)ut Hendricks, for the last twenty-five years of his life, w?i seriously thought of as the recipient.

Though born in Ohio, his Hoosierism was not to be impugned. He went to Indiana in 1820, when but six months old, grew up there, and graduated at South Hanover College in 1841. In 1843 he began the practice of law at Shelbyville, and in 1845 was sent to the Legislature. He was elected to congress in 1850 and 1852, and in 1851 was a member of the Constitutional Convention. Daring Pierce's administration he was Commissioner of the Public Land Office. In 1860 he was defeated for Governor by Heniyr S. Lane. From 1863 to 1869 he was United States Senator, and was Governor from 1872 to 1876. His uncle, William Hendricks, represented Indiana in the United States Senate from 1825 to 1837. The name Hendricks came to he reguarded as almost an institution in the State.

There was no single act or event of over-shadowing importance in the life of Mr. Hendricks that raised him to the marked distinction he enjoyed. He was a man of even abilities, a clear thinker and finished speaker, conservative iu temperament, suave in manner, and an eminently prudent leader. His civio virtues were of a high order, and it is to his credit that he died in moderate financial circumstances. He was to the Democracy of his State in his day and generation,what his distinguished contemporary, Oliver P. Morton, was to tho Republicans.

LI'IERARY NOTES.

"Raising the School-house Flag," is tho title of a full page illustrated poem by Hezekiah Butterworth in the 4th of July double number of the Youth's Companion. This noble poem expresses the sentiments of the many thousands of schoolboys and girls who have beeu working for a flag to be raised over their own schoolhouses. The name of the school in each State, and that of the successful writer of the essay which won the flag recently offered by the Youth's Compauion, are given in this number.

In the "Editor's Drawer" of. Harper's Magazine for July Charles Dudley Warner enters into some interesting speculations concerning the place which woman will choose to occupy in the coming dual form of government" —whether she will prefer the Senate or tho House of Representatives, how the duties of the White House will be administered, ami who will occupy iheSuprenie Bench.

Attention is called to a prophecy which a writer in Harper's Magazine hazarded in the year 1856. This dreamor predicted that in tho year 3000 men would be able to attach an ear tube to a wire and hear conversations two miles away.

Perhaps the most striking feature of tho July Century is* the long-expected debate on "The Single Tax," by Edward Atkinson and Henry George. Mr. Atkinson opens the discussion in a paper on "A Single Tax Upon Land," Mr.George replies in "A Single Tax ou Land Values," and there is rejoinder? by Mr. Atkinson. Another articlo that marks this number of the Century is the begining of the Century's "Prison Series," the first paper being a tbriling account of the life of "A Yankee in Audersonville," by Dr. T. H. Mann, accompanied by a plan, and picture made from rare photographs.

The July St. Nicholas has several reminders of Revolutionary days and the "Glorious Fourth." In "The Baby a Prisoner of War" Margaret Foster Owen relates the capture and return of a grandniece of Washington. Whether the incident is authentic or not, the Btory Is amusing and cleverly told. H. A. Ogden has gracefully illustrated it. Julia C. R. Dorr tells in verse of "The Armorer's Errand/' a preliminary to the storming of Fort Tieonderoga Laura E. Richards and Jane Ellis Joy contribute amusing verse about the Fourth, and M. M. D., in the Jack-in-the-Pulplt, gives aside view of the same inspiring subject.

OUR BOOK 7ABLE.

Worthington Co. announce for immediate publication Heimburg's new Novel: Lucie's Mistake By W. Helmburg. Translated" by Mrs. J. W. Davis. Illustrated. 1 Vol., 12 mo, half bound $2 25, or In illuminated paper covers, cents.

Another of these charming idylls of German social family life which has made this author so deservedly popular, not only with those to whom the delicious little bits of local coloring and realistic life bring hack to memory more vividly the loved, the never forgotten FVitheriand, butto those also who love a story for its own sake—for the interest and pathos which for awhile make author and reader one of their common subject.

This story Is only another—where "true love does not ran smooth," bat this time the heroine is at fault, in short **Locle*s Mintake" whence arttws all the trouble—which however end happily at last in the good old fashioned way.

This gem Is faultlessly mt In lovely print and paper, and enriched wlth a series of exquisite photogravures which beautifully illustrate th« story.

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We take the losses no others do when

we

cut the price on the bal-

anoe of our BLoeclilin's French 'Sateens to I2$c per yard. At least 100 pes left that must be sold.

Around we turn to our 35 and 50c Damassee and Stripe Scotch Zephyr Ginghams—a most beautiful collection-—which we will offer in this sale at 24c per yard. •*'*.

What we have left of our immense stock of all wool French Challies, and some very pretty styles they are, all go in this sale at 37^c per yard, former price 50 to 68c.

Our Fine Printed Batist Mulls that we have sold so many of at 19c yd. will be sold at 12c even.

A big lot of Gloria Umbrellas, wear warranted, with handsome silver handles, choice 88c.

Another lot of fine Gloria Silk Umbrellas reduced to $1.38 Paragon frame.

One handsome Black Lace Parasol with ribbon fringe, elegant ebony handle, price $16, reduced to $8 another one, formerly $12, at $6.98.

A few elegant Novelty Parasols

left, prices $8, $10 and $12, reduced

for

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this sale to

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Come Take Them, We Have Too Many

GHEi_AJNT MIDSUMMER

CLEARANCE SALE!

DRY GOODS.

Will be Commenced Next Monday Morning, July 7th.

The' immense Reputation of our Mid-Summer Clearance Sales has spread over tne whole country for fifty miles around, and no doubt a great many of our Friends have been waiting the golden opportunity to participate in this, our grandest of all sales. We will make onr prices talk and we know you'll buy. For it's about once a year, you might say, Hoberg, Root & Co. give Goods away. Help us out, we'll have the grandest bargains on record for you.

Though Remember the Early Lookers get First Choice and the Best Bargains.

lovely styles left to choose from. Everyone knows all about our yard wide Challies that we have sold so many of, so now we name the price, 12£c only recently we opened a large lot of them.,

You know 38c is a very low price on Ladies' Flannel Blouses a*i 150c for Ladies' Fine Percale Waists. We have a large assortment.

Our entire line of 8c Persian Challies at 5c yard. We offer lot of Wide Lawns at 5c yard that, formerly sold at 8| and 10c.

Big Drives in Ladies' Gauze and Swiss Rib Undervest® at 15 and 25c Reduced in price for this

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Doring &u 8a,e we wil|

The balance of our $5, $6 and $7 clean sweep of all Embroidered Parasols reduced to $3.98. Flouncings, including everything A small lot of odds and ends in! in the low, medium and fine grades. Parasols reduced to 75c each, worth Now is your time to buy. double. Black Silk Drapery Nets and

special discount of lOper cent Flouncings, hard to describe in will be taken of any Silk Umbrella this advertisement^ will all be sold in our store to reduce stock.

A big table of Cliallie De Laines,

at

so popular all season with us as A table of all the best Dress fast sellers, reduced to 6|c yard, Prints made certainly be cheap at Beautiful line of styles. 5c yard All the best brands.

Determined to Condense Three Weeks of Business into One, and to Reduce their Immense Stock of Summer Goods have decided to Unload—Throw Out such Bargains that are Bound to Reduce Their Great Stock. Thus a

The best Arnold Indigo CalicoeB We have about 500 pieces left of will be sold otice more at the very Light Ground Shirting Calicoes, low price of 6o yard. To close them out we offer them at

We are determined to close out yftrc^ what we have left in Imported During our great May and June Fine French Kobe Dress Patterns, rush any amount of remnants have may they cost

$15,

$18 or $20 and accumulated, which we have mark-

some of them do. We offer the ed at away down prices. lot your choice for $9.98 a suit pat-! Odds and ends in Lace Pillow tern.' At this price you certainly Shams and Bed Sets to close out ought to have one. regardless of cost.

The balance of our $120 and I

special low prices during this

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Black Silks, Black Goods and Colored Dress Goods, Gloves, Corsets,* Silk Mitts, Ribbons, Laces, Muslin Underwear, Fans, Iluchings, Handkerchiefs, Gent's Flannel Shirts and Wash Dress Goods in our Mid-Summer Sale will be the talk of the town.

Be lift Us on Monday and Every Day Next leek.

518 & 520 Wabash Avenue.

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$1.25 Figured Real India Silks, ^me one, some twoand some three we will sell now at 82£c.

Some: P.^8

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lot of Lace Curtains,

kind all go in this sale

at less than cost. Our lovely Manchester Half Wool Challies, as handsome as the all wool, reduced to 15c yard. Come early, the lot will not supply the demand.

All our fine and all-wool Fancy Dress Goods, Plaids, Stripes and Novelties, at reduced prices.

A few xieces all-wool Stripe Suitings, 1| yard wide, reduced to 49c, former price $1.

We will make a table of all our fine American Sateens, Cashmere Ombres and such, and offer all at 9c per yard That's cheap enough for they don't cost yon much more than a good calico.

We have too many Seersucker Dress Ginghams, all narrow and wide stripes. We must reduce the gtock, so we offer a big lot at 8c yard. Fast colors.

Special Bargains in Men's Night Shirts at 50, 75 and $1. Best values ever offered

The best Bleached and Brown Muslins in Terre Haute at the prices during this sale.

Sheetings, Table Linens, Towels and Crashes at less than New York wholesale prices. Be sure you see them.

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