Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 16, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 October 1890 — Page 4

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THE_MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

STTBSCBIMOK PKIO, 12.00 A YKAB.

E. P. WESTFALL, PUBLISHER. PUBLICATION omac,

No*.

and

South Fifth Street,

Printing Hotute Bqpare.

TERRE HAUTE, OCT. 11,1890.

HEXIIY M. STANLEY, while lecturing in this country, will travel in a private car constructed especially for him and will get from

$500

to $5,000 a lecture.

There are worse businesses than explor ing Africa. GoL. BOB IKGBBSOIX

not bothering

himself about the "Mistakes of Moses" any more. He Is busy taking 9250,000 a year from his law business. That's a| good deal more than Moses made in his whole life time.

THE latest thing is a "shoe social." The girls go behind a screen and poke the toes of their shoes out below and the boys choose their partners by chalking their initials on the row of exposed toes. Then when the girls come out there is! plenty of fun in looking for the one who carries your mark on her shoe. Try it if you don't think so.

One of the fads of the day is vaccination on some other part of the body than the arm. It started some time ago but the requests for it wero only occasional. Now there are so many handsome women, who professing to be afraid vaccination on the arm will spoil their beauty, dosire to have the operation performed on the limb, that the Health Department in Chicago have ordered that no such requests shall hereafter bo complied with.

IF all the large tin plate works projected shall materialize, this country will not much longer be importing Its tin from abroad. Groat plants are talked of for Pittsburgh Baltimore and Chicago tho cost of each one gunning into several millions of dollars. If, as is claimed to be the fact, wo have good tin mines in the United States, there would seem to bo no good reason why we should not mako our own tin. Wo ought to try It, anyway.

NINETKKN years ago Thursday occurred the great fire which swept away Chicago. Tho loss was estimated at nearly 200 millions and seemed for a time wjaafeteJaLaaah ,m BQfc

the amount of loss by the (Ire and the population of the city Is nearly three and a half times what it was before the lire. No other city in the world ever made such a record.

P»OF. MAHKS, of Philadelphia, says he can build an electric motor that will take a train of cars from that city to Now York In 30 minutes. Ho calculates that a speed of 150 miles an hour Is entirely practicable. The motor would be forty feet long and as high as tho ordinary locomotive. Tho wheels would have insulated steel tires that would take up the electricity sent through tho railaand transmit it to tho motors. The matter is attracting considerable attention ntnoug scientific and railroad men.

ascent cau be mad© In an hour at a cost of $5 per round trip, which is cheap enough when the grandeur of tho outlook Is considered. Nearly a thousand men have been employed on the work for a year. Glad w© didn't go to Pike's Peak before.

No MOBK "Injuns" for "Wild West" shows in Europe, The interior department has put its foot squarely down on that kind of business and has given no tice that If any Indians hereafter attempt to leave their reservations for exhibition purposes they will lie detained. What's the matter? Are Indians getting so scarce in this country that the government must call out the army to keep them from running away? It used to be supposed that Uncle Sam would lie glad to be rid of the it*d skins. But timei have changed.

Tuts Wall Street Dally News charges that 12 Senators and IS Representativeg in Congress hav*» realised around ml! lion dollars by the rise in the price of all ver caused by the passage of the silver bill. These officials* It appears* were in combinations which bought up the sliver product of the country for eight month* in advance, agreeing to hold it until a certain price was reached. This is dslou* if true abouid be thoroughly •ventilated by the pr©* »f Ik*4 country. The people would like to know the names of members of Oftagtess# wbr* enact laws to fill their own pocket*.

THK folly of doing after one* death that Which ought to be do»e daring life, hns another ahioing Ultt*tr»tf«» in ihf of John Cr^mr, tfe# Chicago «*p* !*i, who re uHty died* leaving the city for a publicUbnuy» *"1'1 h» now attacked by strong com biwat of collate**! heir#, who unknown to the bachelor tw~*lor, and

it ^r K*

TUB greatest incline railroad in tho world is that which now ascends to tho top of Piko's Peak, 14,200 feet above the sea. It is a cog-wheel road, about nine Jjtiot singular that Gen. Harrison should miles long, and will be much safer, it la long to return to it. Except for a few thought, than the old method of climb- men of born tastes and aptitude for pub ing the mountains by horse power. The He affairs, the office-holding life is one of

ft!®!

there is danger that the entire bequest will be lost to the city, as Mr. Tilden's was, for a similar purpose, to the city of New York. It is one of the most impudent things in the world that distant and collateral relatives of a dead man should contest his will, on the sheer gronnd that he has not worded it with such legal hair-splitting delicacy as to make it invulnerable in the courts. But men are so greedy for pelf that they will do anything the law allows in order to get it, and rich men should understand the risk they run in postponing their munificent deeds until they are cold in the grave. Mr, Simon Yandex the wealthy man of Indianapolis, has acted wisely in making his grand gifts to Wabash college while nobody can stand in the way. It is a pity that other rich men do not act with similar wisdom.

THE biggest tree in the world has been found in Fresno county, jCal. The monster is

WHAT will electricity do next? It has now been discovered that the best kind of wrought iron can be made directly I come, if it shall continue to live that

from pig, without puddling, by the use of electricity. Old Ben Franklin ought to be living in these days.

feet in diameter and must be

some thousands of years old. There will be a temptation to cut it down and take it to the World's Fair but this should be resisted. This grand monarch is probably the oldest living tree in the world and should be preserved for centuries to

long. It may be impossible to determine accurately the present age of the tree, but it can be reasonably approximated and from this time on we can keep a record of the years correctly. It would be very interesting to know just how long one of these giants of the forest will continue to live and grow.

AFTER all the talk in the newspapers about the coming marriage of Winnie Davis, of the South, to Mr. Wilkinson, of the North, it appears that the engagement has either been broken oft or is in abeyance. And the supposed reason for this change of heart on the part of the "child of the Confederacy" is not very creditable to her. Mr. Wilkinson has suffered some financial reverses recently and it is thought to be due to this that the winsome Wi nnie has concluded not to want him. It was exploited that this was a love match but love matches should not be broken from financial considerations. There have probably been too many friends interfering in Miss Davis' love affairs.

TOLSTOI'S senile "Iireutzer Sonata" seems to be bearing fruit. In Ctiatanooga a club of men has been formed to discourage marriage. Commenting on this the Chicago Tribune says, with none too much emphasis and indigna tlou: "If the report bo true it does not speak well for the good sense of the men in Chattanooga, nor for the respect due from them to their mothers. In nearly every sense their action is more indecent than the story upon which they base their motive. They ought to be boycotted by every respectable woman, and if such a thing were possible they should btef-jP lddyTf^Cha tan6oga.', It ought to be that any of these chaps should have to hunt a long time to find a woman to marry him, if ever he should get sense enough to want a wife.

Mil. JOHN B. EI.AIN, a former law partner of President Harfison, is reported as saying that the latter will not bo a candidate for another term. There have been intimations from time to time that the Harrison family have not found lire in tho Whlto House altogether satisfactory. The president himself is not much of a politician and has found a good many disagreeable tasks in distributing the official patronage. Then thesemt-pnb-llolty of tho White House is not much to the taste of a family long accustomed to privacy and seclusion. Doubtless the quiet professional and family life in Indianapolis was pleasaater in many ways than tho life at Washington, and it is

disappointment and delusion. It looks fine at a distance, when only the gilded exterior is seen, but on closer acquaintance, like some other things, it in wretch edly disappointing. There is no other character so cold and selfish as that of the professional politician—the man who seeks office and having attained it makes it his chief business in 'IV to keep it. About tne only reason ,wsy pure and honorable man should accept a public office nowadays i# from a sense of duty nearly the last motive, unfortunately, that ever operates in such cases.

MORMONS

oirn it

UP.

At the general conference of the Mormon church, held tbis week at Salt Lake, President WoodruiTofficially proclaimed against any further marriages In violation of the laws. It Is stated that the entire congregation, pasties, bishops and elder*, necognieed the authority of the President to Issue saeh a manifesto and accepted it as binding upon the church.

If this action was t#k*n in good faith and the Martnons are hon«st in U*rir intention of adhering to it, the fact is the most Important that has oceamd in Mormondom «in«? its foundation. The greatest strain of Momaoniam baa been polygamy. It 5* that which the government, backed by all the decent, lawabiding people in the cotsotry, has per* aUy, though not a! way* vf. roualy 4»te jfnoa

ment dedd« to give «p polygamy, "It ia no nm %bti»g 60,@00,0(X» peojde on the subject,** «ai! Mr, Oilman, one of tib# leaders of UM eharefcu And be apoJc# truly. Polygamy eo«ld have killcd year* ago if It bad been foo^ then it baa be*e daring the last dtecade. When ti« Mormoea reaUsa that Ute other mixtj mtUi of people mm* really in earaeat in iWr %ht npon polyg-

rER!RE HAUTE SATtlfAY SVENING ,MA3J1

amy, they saw that the institution doomedi i£t

present action of the Mormons is merely a blind to cover their real pose. We do not think so.1 The Mc mons see the futility of further ance and have concluded to give practice which at its best was falli into disrepute and abandonment amo the younger and more progressive met bera of the church. But it is *a victory for decency, morality and relij ion all the same. si =====s Ijfc

when to this is added the further state-

It is gratifying to know, however, that microscopic research is bringing to light many new and wonderful things in animate nature. It is impossible to predict how far these developments may extend, or what may be the ultimate limit of them, or what effect they may have upon the treatment of disease. They do not seem to have reached such a limit yet and it is unreasonable to hope that continued investigation of the phenomena of invisible life jmay greatly assist medical science.

THE PRESIDENT.

President Harrison was received with great enthusiasm on his brief viBit to the city Tuesday. Notwithstanding that he had but fifteen or twenty minutes to stay, a temporary stand was erected on the depot platform and there he was taken to address the five or six thousand people gathered to greet him. The train arrived from Vinconnes, by which way be came from Washington, about four o'clock and was welcomed by a blowing of whistles simply deafening in its intensity. As it pulled into the depot, the President, Secretary of Navy Tracey and others of the party appeared on the platform, and a hearty welcome went up from almost every throat. On reaching the stand Mayor Danaldson addressed Mr. Harrison in welcome, to which the president replied as follows:

FKM-OW-CITIZENS OF INDIANA. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:

I very heartily appreciate

this large gathering assembled to Vrcot sue 5mSsrift~ yoar*~«!tynr have known tuts beautlful ctty for more than thirty years and have watched with deepest interest its progress and growth. It has always been the home of som* of mymostcherished personal friends, and am glad to see, to know that Terrc Haute is in an increasing degree prosperous and liappv. I am glad .o know that those great Industries which have been established in your midst are to-day busy in producing those products to which their aillerent machinery is adapted. 1 rejoice to bo told as wo approached your city that there was not and Idle wheel in ail the length and breadth or Terre Haute. It is pleasant to me to know that so large a measure of this prosperity is enjoyed by the poor people. I am one of those persons who oeiiove that hopefuine&>, cheer and courage tend to bring and maintain good times.

We are here to-day differing widely in our views of public measures, but 1 trust that every individual in this multitude before me is consecrated to the flag, which represents the unity and power of our country and behooves us to look to the best interests of tho United States as we understand them, Applause]. We are In the enjoyment of the oest government that has been devised for the protection of man. We are under fewer restraints, the individual faculties and liberties have wider range here than in any other land in the world. Here, the word hope is marked above the head of any ambitious, industrious and aspiring young man and there are no

social itlons, no legal restrictions, noth

ing utandinsin the way of the complete and

finue

iorious realization of his ideal. Let us con* to cherish these Institutions, to maintain them In their first deveiopement. In the local organization and unci pal government, and from these springs of influence and power let us see to it that they are con ducted for the general good of the people.

In conclusion President Harrison in troduced Secretary Tracey who aliso spoke briefly. Then General Orosvenor of Ohio, was presented and he make a few remarks after which the party returned to the train, and left at once for Galesburg, 111., via Danville, .where Gen Harrison's old regiment has been in reunion. There were many pleasing in cidents to the visit which will long be remetn bered. Not the least of these was the pleasant ride enjoyed by the citizens committee on the run ffom Vincsnnes to Terra Haute. The president^ party complete consisted of Secretary of Navy Benjamin F. Tracey, Private Secretary Hal ford, Marshal Ransdell, Captain Wro. Meredcth, E. F. Tibbott, stenographer and General Grosvenor, congressman from the Athens district of Ohio, The reception committee of this city was composed of Chairman W, R. McKeen, K. A. Campbell, G. W. Starts, 0. E. Pogh, J, D. Early, W. €. Isbell, B. G. Hndnut, A. C. Ford, A. G. Austin, A. Z. Foster, Robert Van Valssah. H. IIu!man, C, F. McNutt, F. K. Benjamin and Samuel Huston.

Fall lap robes of fine quality and attractive patterns, just received at Peter Milter**. Also, a big stock of 5-A blankets. 80® Wabash avenue.

Fnse-h*ad crayon portraits by the well knows €&i trtist, J. C. McLachlan. L*av~ .' W. Metrfhgffe art 22 BC: -.

'-sga&t -ttb* '-irax&iy Wtadtoar IS'.m on«j, atTW Fair, St.

Go w» F. A. Se«eba»ww BP^. Saad^y -hop] In the «lty and willf y,_ ihec& cat* of any kind oft: tt'yo*. wish Tllj Main*

Our Poor Feet.

There Is nothing like a shi orfh-at

There are those who question if fery curve and line of our foot with jist the right and even pressure all und. Some feet are easily and quick-

MICROBES AND BACTERIA. We should take with some grains allowance the statements of the Micro! scientists whose alleged discoveries the sensation of the medical world jus4fearfuijyand wonderfully made occasnow. Doubtless there is a foundation Anally. It starts a little dorment iufact in their theories but it is easy to Ie

one's imagination outrun the slowly

Bml|ty

oll cf

gathered facts—a thing that has hap berefore don't hesitate bringing four pened more than once in the scientifi with yoa any time if you have the world. And when the bacteria studenti

fits

fitted with that" just right" feeling there are others that area perpetual 1" to shoe mankind. If your foot aims to belong to the tussling kind member that we are always prepared put our time against yours in the ible for a fit. We shant mind a bit it does prove to be a matter of hours if oil dout. It's no trick with our stock modern shapes and tortus to fit a nably well formed foot and the tisfaction of doing so scores of times ery day in the week is prone to wane trifle, BO that we really hail afoot that

to working and keeps that por-

the brain free from Cobwebs,

elfare

tell us that ail animated nature is fillec A. H. BOEOKMAN. with infinitesimal beings which are con- f|r^~ stantly at war with the superior being!

in which they exist, and which cause all There isn't a man in town, not even forms of disease, there may be room for scepting many of the prominent work question if the data so far obtained jus- *n churches who would not now tides such strong conclusion. And

l^e

our brain and your feet at heart,

T^°

®reat Nelson.

miles to see the great Nelson trot a

l°wer

ment that "the animal tissues themselves give out independent organizations and of changing size and form,"! value does one becomes the more skeptical.

-he

record made on the

aek hero. The horse that was well nown is not famous all over the world not climb very ipidly it will be a great disappointlent. Those who saw him make the reatheat Thursday were enthusiastic ?er not only his appearance but the ay he carried himself. His neck a*etched out to full lemrih, he trotted »though flying from ue. His steps •ore long, and one grou j» of men were aitesurprised to find on measurement iter the great heat was over that from te print of one hoof to the uext print the same hoof the distance was 22 feet, liaglue it! As long as are many room fashionable residences. It seemed underfill. But Nelson trots in the Sry first rank just as all men who have leir suits made by Knight fe Grover cove in the very first circles of the so^il and business world. A fit guaran ted, and the moat fashionable patterns fii both goods and styles recommended "tiese gentlemen are the acknowledged leaders of merchant tailors, and beforo hiving your fall and winter clothing ciade you will find it to your interest to 11 on them. Their parlors are located ver the Buckeye Cash store.

I F. C. Flsbeck has the finest line of bak Pillar Exten&ion Tables in the city, ind also a beautiful stock of Bed Room Suite.', all of which mint be sold to make room for new goods. Mr. Flsbeck calls especial attention to his line of Hat Racks, an article of household Furniture every home must necessarily have. Call and see these goods at 311 Main.

QOODRICH STEAMERS Running out from.

Th°

Rich and Rare Wood Mantels At prices within the reach of "The People," at A. G. Austin fc Co's. This firm is furnishing high art tiling for many of our most {esthetic residences.

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, from the plain all cMna5and 10 cent doll to the genuine French Bisque, costing as many dollars The Fair, 325 Main street.

School Supplies.

Note Books, I*ens, Pencils, School Tablets fur ink and pencil, Note and Letter Paper, Envelopes, etc., can be had at the PoBtofflce News Stand, No. 12 north Seventh street, two doors north of Main street.

KERN.,

Jeweler and Optioian.

Has moved from Wl Main Street to No. 12 North Seventh, two doors south of postofiice, where he is fully prepared to do all kinds of watch repairing. He makes a specialty of adjusting spec tacles. No charge for examining the eye. Satisfaction guaranteed.

GEO. !F\ WE8TFA.LL —DEALER IS—

Books, Stationery,

AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES,

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Infant's Embroidered Cashmere Cloaks in White, Cream, Tan, Brown, Cardinal and

Navy, just opened.

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Also, Infant's White Embroidered Shawls.

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Showing More Beautiful Goods

THAN EVER BEFORE.

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518 & 520 Wabash Avenue.

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628 WABASH AVENUE,

And examine the fine line of Cook and Heating Stoves. Examine the Home Comfort Wrought Steel Furnace, the finest thing to warm your house thoroughly with pure warm air.

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our custo-

A line of sizes of Dressed Mosquetaire Kid Gloves also Suede in all the fashionable shades and black. A special lot of Suede Foster Hook Kid Gloves in grays and tans at $1.25 a pair, worth $1.75

Cloaks!

If you wish to see some of the nobbiest Jackets and Top Coats ever brought to this citv, you must not fail to take a look through our immense Cloak Department on our second floor. The handsomest $8, $10, $12 and $15 Jackets you ever saw. Our Plush Garments are made of the celebrated Walker Plushes, every one guaranteed. The magnificence of our Lace Curtain and Chenille Curtain department must be seen to be appreciated. It is now complete. The new Fur Bugs are very pretty and at the prices are selling out fast. Elegant White Fur Hugs at $3.50, Grey and Fancy Fur Rugs, $4, $5, $7.50, $8, $10 and $12, among them will be seen the beautiful Angora in all -the fancy tints, Mountain

Sheep and China Goat Rugs also Lap Robee.<p></p>Dress

Goods.

W. In all the latest Bough Effects, Plaids, Stripes and Checks, also Diagonals, from 68c upwards to $2 yard. Select Unmade Robes of unusual richness Pattern Suits of wliich we claim to show the most beautiful collection in the city.

black, 38 inches wide, at $1. 35 {shades of 48 inch Broad Cloths, extra quality, twill back, at $1.00, less than we could buy them at today. Finer grades upwards to $2.75 yard. Immense line of Cloth

Plaids from 50c yard to $1.25. These will all be found extra good value. Our Black Goods Department is full of all the choicest Novelties of the French, English %nd German manufactures. Please call and examine.

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