Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 23, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 November 1890 — Page 5

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A LAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

A Bystander's Opinion.

Henry Ward Beecher one® wrote to a friend:

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is a saddening thing to see

a man in the prime of life lying dead In his coffin, his once strong heart forever stilled. But It is a sadder thing to see a man In the prime of life, wlthoat ambiVtionoraim, spending hi* time in idleness, sitting about doing nothing, loafing, lazy and good for nothing." How admirable was that expression of the thought which must come to many persona an tbey pass down tbe street and observe acquaintance* loafing In convenient and comfortable places, content to eke out an exlstance by living on the generosity of others. In every community there Is an abundance of just such worthless characters. Terre Haute has her full share as any one who Is in a position to know can tell you. Fathors willing to permit their wives to go through the most degrading drudgery in order to support helpless children, while they stand by in drunken stupor, simply living and nothing more. Sons de* vourlng a double share of the family income without turning one cent into the 'household troasury. Even daughters, in less numerous instances, leading a life of ease while mothers go out to do washing and irontng. At this season of the year when charity is expected to come nobly to the aid of needy ones, these things show themselves more plainly than during the warmer months, as representatives of the aid societies know.

Coming in contact with those classes of residents which suffer most from Indolence, they can tell you what pain it gives lo witness the saduess that is caused, and can join with Beochor In declaring that it Is "not so sad a thing to see a man dead and buried as to see one dead and not buried." Death, with the grave, has a sting which time can overcome. Death without the grave has torture which knows no ending.

Thanksgiving eamd And went, and few' tndeed were those who had nothing for which they might, out of the grateful ness of their hearts, give thanks. Among those who had abundant reason for thankfulness were:

J**w and order advocates—for their victory over the saloons. Mayor Danaldson—for the cessation of criticism of his course.

Councilman 8trz~-for the order of the school board prohibiting the circulation of petitions in the schools.

The Ladles' aid society—for the generous response to their appeal for assist a nee.

The Terre Haute foot ball team—that thoy oan»e out of the Thanksgiving day contest alive.

The 1'olyteohnlo students—that the urchins of the Fifth ward have decided to let them live.

Judge Taylor, Prosecutor Hamlll Sheriff Stout, ©t. al., of the Ddmocratlc county administration—that they ran for oilloe in an oil year.

Senator Voorhees—that his political career does not come to an end for six years more at least.

Street car patrons—that the new electric system Is (tearing completion. Torre Haute sportsmen—that the F. M. B. A. hasn't prohibited hunting In Arkansas.

Water works officials—that the fight against them has been partially forgot ten.

And above all, head* of famlles who uxttnlly have Inrge winter coal bills to pay--thatcold weather is so lato in arriving.

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One evening quite recently four gen ermi# brood-minded gentlemen gave a beautiful 'dancing reception to all the lit tie men and women of their acquaintance The event was a delightful one, and without a doubt each child enjoyed it so much that *u years to cumo the memory of It will he almost as vivid as to-day. The anticipation alowe was a pleasure the realisation the crowning delight of the year. The heart of the coldest man would have beert softened by such a sight as they presented dancing to the music of a full orrhestra, and the gen tlemen who were instrumental in pre paring such a feast for them must have experienced the deepest gratification in the success of their effort. The little ones who were so fortunate as to be Included on this extension have many happy evenings In the cycle of a season's amusements, but this was one surpassing them all. If, then, one such event could so fill their minds with happiness, so eclipse all other happenings of their small social world, how much grander, brighter and more delightful would a reception for the hundred and one little waifs of less fortunate families be. How prominent would such an unexpected tr*at stand out In their individual histories! How grateful would they be for so generous a surprise. Doe* this not suggest an idea to many men who have it within their power to be phtlantrophic en such a »®ale? A dancing reception would of course be out of the question, for poor children do not know the art of tripping to music. But they could lie entertained in Bindley hall with game* of various description, could be given a •upper of oysters or cream, and cake, could sing and play to hearth content, and would appreciate It a starving boy would a sumptuous Than ksgit log dinner. How many are th#w*y*ef providing unusual pleasure (or such as they, and how small would be the coat in comparison with the gT*«t result* that would be attained. Think of thla,

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0 ye men of big hearts, and see what yon can make of the idea. .•

Is public gambling in progress in Terre Haute? It seems ridiculous to ask such a question since an item, such as. the following, has appeared in every daily paper of the city this week:

W. E. Wilson, a traveling agent for J. B. Duncan fc coM who lost tWIn a poker same at a Main street saloon,

last Sunday

night,

made a "kick" to Superintendent of Police Davis and got the money back. Possibly the police do not consider poker a gambling game. Judging from an exchange of fSO between two or three individuals In the course of a few hours, one naturally would judge that it was not. Of course, in view of this liberal interpretation 6f the law, the suppression of such a little social game would be inconsistent. Now this question of the closing of gambling rooms has been so definitely settled above the police heads that the inefficiency of the department is growing exasperating. Supt. Davis declares that ho is trying to do bis duty. Is he? Does it appear so from the above item? Facte are facts, and if Mr. Davis can get around them he is able to do so more than a good many far abler men have failed In doing. He knows who lost these |80. He knows also who won them. Yet nothing has been done towards a prosecution. Come, now, such fulfillment of duty is not up to a respectable standard Mr. Davis, and if you intend to be a good police superintendent it is time to manifest a little individuality in the management of department affairs. Because predecessors have walked in a rut does not necessitate that you shall do the same. Display a spark of originality and show the people of the city what a right minded man can do.

Henry M. Stanley will not lecture' In Terre Haute this year, all bints to the contrary notwithstanding. An effort was made by the managers of the Normal lecture course to secure him, and Indeed sc much as |250—a princely sum for a lecture hero —was offered. It must have caused a ripple of surprise when the reply to the letter of inquiry contained the brief but pointed information that heroes of the dark continent were now quoted at f1,000 for the slpgle appearance. Such being the case, we wilt postpone our investigations into the mysteries of African wilds and undertake a less expensive Held of research. But It will be a great disappointment not to get even a glance at the the woman who subdued the heart which knew no terror In tbo presence of a barbarian multitude,

The reorganized liudnut Milling Company tiled article* of association this week, capital stock 81,000,000.

There will be preaching at the Universalist church Sunday, 2:30 p. mM by tho Rev. T. E. Ballard, of Orawfordsville.

The Postal Telegraph Company will open its office in this city January 1st, the location being in tho Terre Haute houso.

Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Donnelly burled their twin baby girls,' Angelina and Madeline, at Woodlawn cemetery, Sunday last. Tho little ones were born November 2nd.

Under the auspices of the ladles of the Baptist church the Mendelssohn quartette will give a concert on Tuesday evening, Decembor'ind, In tbo church. Re served seats for sale at Button's book store.

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The Mail Is In receipt of a copy of the oompleto report of the National silver commltteo on the sliver question. Col. Thomas H. Nelson is the Indiana mem ber of the national silver executive com mittee.

John Bridentlntl, a former Terre Haute boy, is becoming quite prominent in Kansas and is now suggested as a joint Democratic and Independent candidate for the chair of Mr. Ingalls in the United States senate.

The city council has compromised the Walker oase for damages by authorising tho payment of $100 per each thousand inhabitants of tho city as shown by the last census. The judgment and costs Of stilt will amount to f4,«27.(57.

Tho freight conductors and brakemen on tho C. E. I, railroads, to the number of about r,00, went out on a strike Monday morning, but returned to work Wednesday. For a time the freight ser vice was completely paralysed.

Mrs. Stephen J. Austin, wife of the well known scale manufacturer, died Sunday morning of consumption at her home on north Seventh street. She leaves, beside** her husband, two ehil dren, Mr*. Edith Gillette and Lilian H. Austin. The funeral occurred Tuesday.

Mrs, Jeff D, Morris, wife of the wellknown grmwr, died early Sunday morning at the residence other parents, Rev. and Mrs. James Turner, of Ohio street, of consumption. She was In her twenty* fifth year, and leaves a husband and two little childifo. Her ehameter was a beautiful on© and many warm friends will mourn her untimely death*

Hie C, & £. I. Railroad company is beins given considerable cause for nneasiby the people of Coal Muff, in June, 1SK9, a poorly constructed bridge at that pise© obstructed the flow of good water and censed the inundation of a good dml of property. Families were compelled to l«w their bosses at night. In c*!i**queo«e numerous *uit» for dam*g**i were filed. Fife were compromised for fao each judgment was given in the sixth for 9S»000. Now Mr. Johnson, lifts* band of the suocemful plaintiff la the last CHUMS, has filed NAIL for 1^,099, and in addition Hannah I. Brooks and Anna Otis have also filed auiis for equal amount*.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING

Asbuty's vote on the questioa of admitting women to the electoral and general conferences ef the Methodist church resulted in a victory for the women, there being 60 in favor and 42 against. This is the last church in Terre Haute to vote upon the question. In the three churches of the city 219 votes were cast, of these 132 were in favor of the amendment and 87 against.

The semi-annual convention of the Epwortb League of the Green castle district, which includes Vigo, Vermillion, Park, Clay and Putman counties, was held here the first part of this week. A large number of delegates were present and very interesting as well as beneficial sessions resulted. The meetings were held in Asbury church, and the attendance from the opening till the closing was excellent.

Thanksgiving day was the usual day of rest and enjoyment with customary and appropriate religious services. The business houses closed generally and in many respects the day was one of ex ceptional quiet in the city. The union Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by Rev. Coultas, the new pastor of Centen ary, at the denteral Presbyterian church. There were also services at St. Stephen's and in the Catholic churches.

The conclave of the Princes of Orient on Wednesday evening was a grand af fair, castle hall being filled to overflowing in consequence of the event. Fiftyone candidates were instructed in the initiatory processes of the order during the progress of the evening, and this was followed by a grand banquet of which about 450 persons partook. Then a very interesting programme of toasts was given and the meeting came to an end with all members and guests in the happiest frame of mind.

The first professional foot ball game Terre Haute has ever been particularly interested in, was played at the base ball paik between the Fontanet Rangers and the newly organized local team Thurs day. The contest was played according to association rules in which only kick* ing and butting with the head are legal, and wasvery hotly fought. The locals were defeated finally by a score of 2 to 0, but the closeness of the game speaks much to their credit as they played for the first time against experienced men.

The work of paving Main street from Niuth to the E. «fe T. H. railroad with clay ballasting, will commence in a few days, contract for stone curbing having been let this week. One side of the street will be paved first and then the other in order not to interfere in the least with traffic while the improvement is in progress. The ballast comes from the vicinity of Macksvlile, and is merely clay burned to hardness and rolled out. It is said to make very superior pavement. The experiment will be watched with interest, for if it is a success the city will take hold of it for paving purposes. ...

LWENSKt) TO WED.

John Sullivan and M«*y Shea. Pickett Conuett and Rose B. Reach. Otto Pelc'soo and Bertha Vance. Jamei Loc cwood a«id Sophia Lockwood.5' Frank KlilotS and Lonuriurmorger. Geo. M. Ulick and M:nnle M. Higdcm George Aibrmek nud Mary -ulHvan. Daniel C. John ton and Carrie McDougall. Frank Harper and Isabella McGownn. Edward P. Buckingham and Clara Vauchey. Charles A. l^eaud Anna L. Reeves. George Hinton and Maliala Williams. Joseph F. Maloney and Mary A. Caliill. Frederick Beuter and Katheiiue Wertss. Wm. H. Luis and A nna Futar.

The success of Smith fc Dunn in their mammoth 6 and 10 cent business has been remarkable, as evidenced by the extensive improvements just completed at their place of business. A fifty foot extension was built on the rear of the room, and a complete rearrangement and enlargement of stook made in con* sequence. Now each class of goods is soparated, and everything is In a place set apart for it. Nothing in the house is sold for more than 10 cents.

The following is tho excellent pro gramme to be giv§n at the Mendelssohn quartette concert on Tuesday evening:

PART I.

1. Welcome to-night. C.Call Mendelssohn Quartette, Messrs. Taylor, Haxeldlne, Oouper and Alder. 3. I'intio solo, a. CrniieSong,Hrahm*-Bendel b, Nigh Ungate. ..... Ltsxt

Miss L. Eva Aldeo.

3. Solo,'LInde-de-(Jbammontx. Miss Edith Castle. 4. Witch's Glee. M. P. King

Mfssr#. Taylor, Haxeldlne and Alder. 5. Kecluuoh Prof. Thompson. & Solo, LIKIdie Plnsuti

J. H. Taylor.

PART II.

7. Quartette, The Night Shubert Mendelssohn Quartette. a Piano Solo, a. Parcarole In F. Minor

Rubinstein

vslse Xmnromtn Lambert

9. The Falir Queen Elisabeth Sloman Miss Harriet EL Paige. I& Duet, The Bstlor Sighs ...... Balfe

J-H-Taylor and R. I* Alder.

U. Recitation

Prof. Thompson,

13. Quaitette. L^llab^. Brahms Mend« Quartette. One of the busiest places in town is Boegaman's popular shoe store oa south Fourth street. Boegeman, practical shoe maker, knows just what his customers want and those who havo dealt there have confidence in his judgement and in what he recommends. *He is ottering the Common Sense and Opera for 12.00 and $2.5$, and has a nice lot of ladies' band-turned shoe* for Misses shoes at ft.20 and children's shoe* •t A nice line of Rubbers for men, women and children at very low prion. He has on the road beautiful lot of eleegsnt souviners. Something new and odd which he intends to give away Ton get the full worth of your money every* time you t*de at Boefemanfe.

J- A WELDON.

is on deck at sooth Seven& Willi as nice a line of groceries

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feasted your eyes

oa. Call and see him.

Do you not feel the change for the colder through your feet? To be sure you do. Take the warning then and provide yourself with suitable footwear for the winter months. Stein Heckelshsrg invite the patronage of every man and wodian in the city, guaranteeing fit and satisfaction, as well as lowest prices offered in the city. Stock com plete in any line of goods you desire to select from. -T .1 am

W. Merring has just received the

only line of Circle Frames ever brought to this city. He has also a very large stock of Gold and White and Gold Florentine Mouldings. Call and see them 669 Main. ,|

William M. Slaughter, the reliable real estate dealer, wishes to announce that he has a number of fine building lots, among the most desirable to be found anywhere in the city, which will be sold on most reasonable terms. He also has money to loan for building purposes. Laboring men striving to proTide themselves with homes should consult him, as it will be to their interest^. in .•

A Revolution in Bookkeeping. thorough practical course taught in three months for $20. Rooms, Bindley's hall, over No. 661 Main street.

The proprietor has secured the service of Frof. Garvin, the founder and proprietor of a college for nineteen years, who has a national reputation for his experienced ability both theoretical and practical, who will be in charge of the college, both day and evening sessions For further particulars call at the rooms, Bindley block, over 661 Wabash avenue.

C. N. DEFOREST, prop. R, GARVIN, principal.

Edmondson & Son, the opticians, will be at Big wood's jewelry store, opposite the opera house, from November 27th until December 13th. They will test all eyes free. With their spectacles one can see far and near with the same pay Any spectacle wearer or anyone who has trouble with either sight or eyes do themselves a great injustice, almost to crime, if tbey do not call and see them, and have their* iwes fitted to read and see at a distance.

Please look through

Probst's

Large stock of

Holiday Furniture.

Prices will suit you. Open evenings.

J. Fred Probst,

-3 642 Wabash Ave. The pream of holiday bargains now at Smith itv. Dunn's, 819 Main street. Nothing over 10 cents.

For Holiday goods the best place is The iftilr, 825 Main street.

WANTED, good second growth White Ash. Will pay cash. Enquire for prices and dimensions of Terre Haute Shovel and Tool Company, south Third street,

GAS HEATING STOVES. We have just received a large stock of Gas Heating Stoves for office or bed room use, you can use them with any kind of gas.

TOWNLEY STOVE CO. 609 Main.'

Sfcnta Claua' headquarters: The Fair, 325 Main street.

Handsome line Etchings and Engravings at C. W. Merring's, 669 Main street.

Winter Tourist Bates.

Only 138.75 Terre Haute to Jacksonville Fla., and return, other points propor* tlonately low, via Evansville Route. Only one change of cars. Pullman Sleeping cars on all trains. Timeunex celled, superb equipment. Call at 6£M Wabash Avenue. R, A. CAMPBELL.

MATT.

Oenl. Agent.

Go to F. A. Seeburger & Bro. for your Sunday meats. They have the best shop in the city and will give you the choicest cuts of any kind of meat you. wish 711 Main.

Prairie Chickens

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P. J. KAUFMAN'S.

ALSO,

California Cling Peaches, Ohio Freestones, California Pears,

California Quinces, Delaware Grapes, Catawba Grapes,

Aspinwsll Bananas Jamaica Oranges,

AND THAT WHITE PLUMS CELERY SO CRISP A3?D SWEET, FMitfy Eating Apples,

Jersey Sweet Potai Potatoes, Bell and Bcgle Cranberries,

Choice Cabbage, Um» Beans, Staring Beans,

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Egg Plant,

NEW OHIO CHESTNUTS. Spring ChSckens, Turkey®, Ducks, dressed game of all kinds.

All kinds of

Cheese,

noauwDiBtit, Neufchatel, Boqoefort,

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test Prices for the Best

that is our maxim.

We have everything to gain by selling on a small margin of profit. We oould not fill our double room with the very best goods at lowest prices if we did not have our well-known factory and gigantic outlet by having branch stores in many of the leading cities of the country. We wouldn't have this srigantie outlet if w« didn't give the public the full benefit of our peerless facilities. That's plain.

OVERCOATS

By the way, have you visited our Overcoat Department this season? Have you seen the scores, yes scores of stout tables piled high with the choicest and most desirable garments? You will find such celebrated materials as Carr's Meltons, Tripple Milled Kerseys, Sedan Montagnacs, Irish Friezes, Elysiau Fur Beavers* etc., made up in the very latest styles, equal to merchaut tailor made garments.

IN SUITS

too, we have a vast range of styles. There are Sacks and frocks (single and double breasted), in Cheviots, Cassimeres, Worsteds, Diagonals, Corkscrews, etc., and la every imaginable pattern, design and shade.

Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers.

Opening of our Holiday Fancy oods. We invite in Fechheimer, South "Fourth Street.

EEighest of all in Leavening Power.—-U. S. Gov't Report, Aug. 17,1889,

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Zimmerman's Stove Store,

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

& CO.

Baking

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