Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 December 1890 — Page 4
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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
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E. P. WESTFALL, PUBLISHER. PTTBIiT
CATIOK OTTICX,
Vol 20 and 23 Booth Fifth Street, Printing House Square.
TERRE HAUTE, DEC. 0,1890.
SITTING BILI, belies hi® name. The worst trouble with him is that be does not »it. •SKJCATOII EVARTH *aid recently that if be were standing where be did S3 years ago and journalism wax what it now is, he would have chosen the profession of journalism. This shows the high esteem in which journalism is held at the present day. But Mr. Erarts would have had to use shorter sentences even to have made a successful editor—a great deal shorter.
Tiik ability of the Irish to get up a row is admirably illustrated in the case oi Mr. Parnoll. At the risk of doing the homo rnlo movement incalculable injury and ttottlng bank the cause of Irish independence, Mr. Parnell refuses to retire from the leadorship of bis party, though pressed by all his best friends to do so. No wonder Irish progress isso *dow when Irish statesmanship can do no better than this.
TIIK foolishness of making a run on a bank was shown In the case of the Keystone national, of Philadelphia. After depleting the bank of half a million dollars in two days and not being able to bret«k It, the panic-stricken depositors took their money back again. But If tbe other tmnks bad not come to the relief of tho Keystone It would probably have been forced to suspend, thus doing great damage «.o public contldence.
TIIK Scientific American gives an interesting account, with illustrations, of the new electric underground railroad recently opened in London. It is 34 miles long and is peculiar In that it is from 40 to 100 feet below the surface The cars are propelled by electric motors At the stations the tunnel, which is about 10 feet In diameter, Is enlarged, and Is reached by elevators which carry the passengors up and down. The road was oponed Nov. 9, 1890, and is said to Jbo working satisfactorily.
Evkrx now and then some secular newspaper denounces the missionary efforts of the church In heathen coun Irles, urging that so long as American cities »ro as bad as they are tbero Is room enouvh for mlsslonaty work at homo This Is undoubtodly true but those who make this argument forget the spiritual 1njnotion to go Into the world and preach tho gospel to all creatures. If no effort were made to Christianisee the heathen until no sinners remained at home, the tlmo would never come when mission ary eflort could begin across the seas.
JtJaraa tho ptx ploof this country were encouraged to hope that the New Orleans lottery was In tho death throves'oauaed hy the operation of tho new anti-lottery Jaw, comes the marvelous news that a lottery In Hamburg Is operating extensively In tho United States and threatens 4o become as great a uulsance as tbe Louisiana fraud, and that It Is doubtful if we can enact laws^agalnst the foreign corrupter. If this be true we will be not much better off than before, since the TiOutslana operators could simply transfer their base of operations to a foreign country and go right on with business It is to bo hoped that some way will be found of shutting out these foreign lotMerles. "fiih'MlhMSAO/i.
President Harrison's message to Congress is a straightforward, sensible docu ment. in tho main excellent and unobjectionable. Tho points upon which public interest chiefly centers are the tariff, the finances and reciprocity.
As to the first the President advises against any new tariff legislation during tho present session. Believing that the Mc Kin ley bill will work well and give general satisfaction, once there has bfefttt time to give-It a foir trial, be does not think it would be advisable to threaten the country with any changes at this time. remains to be se«n whether tN»nprvs« will adopt this view of tho matter after what has happened since the bill was panned. Undoubtedly the popular sentiment for lower duties and meml^ers of Congress*, coming as ihey do into more intimate contact with the people, will be more sensitive to this pressure than is the President.
Concerning the financial condition of country there i* keen disappointment that no recommendation is made as to »ome method of increasing the ctrcula ting medium. It seems cl£ar that there t* a lack of currency to do the business of the country «»sity, a f»*t which c*u»e* anv stringency in the m«oey market to be WriooKiv ft?11, Congmss should adopt tome* method of adding r*«t*onah!y to the pwnfttnt volume «f the currency
The *»rtsMd*«r* sngjmstiows regarding reeipw®^ «w «v*ry way admirable. That the market for American manu far tores *«d pn^Un-e may be largely ex* tended in that way seems morally cer tain and nft tl*»* "hoi:hi be Imi Jo put ling (he plan IwW* «|«tsMnn. jmK/c talk.
So far ms there I* no gnu»ml forfwing financial panic at thka time. hmUh* throttghoHt «®»nt «t tbw* little If •!»**»•«*»*. bank* ba*« «P«-aUi*
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condition. There Is no more reason why there should be a panic now than why there should have been one last year or any year in the past decade. Indeed there is good reason for believing that the day of panics is over, as many leading bankers believe. The banking system itself is safer than ever and tbe banks have learned to co-operate as they never did before. If one is in danger the others come to its relief and pour money into its vaults until all demands can be met. A "run" on an honestly conducted bank is a most senseless thing but if the bank is thus broken there is danger that all tbe other banks may share tbe same fate. Hence the banks come to each other's relief, as they should do.
But a pan ic, with all its loss, damage and desolation, can be produced any day and under any circumstances if people lose confidence in each other and become panic-stricken. If all bank depositors Khould demand all their money instant* ly every bank would go down, for the simple reason that the banks could not Instantly collect ail tbe money due them. But bow senseless such a thing would be. Yet it is what happens when men become panic-stricken. Like a routed army they will stop for nothing.
There is no better way to create a panic than to talk panic among one's associates. Fear begets fear. One man who can see only the dark side of things may infect a whole community with shaky nerves. It is pleasant to note now that among old, experienced financiers tbe talk is nearly all bright and cheerful. Not seeing any causes that should produce disaster they refuse to believe that disaster will come. They rely upon the good sense of the people to perceive the true condition of things and to act like sensible beings. Let us hope they will not be disappointed.
JSO'l SO HAD.
There used to be an old song which we sung in our infant school days, beginning: "Thl» world in not so bod a world
As notne would like to make It." We have had a race of pessimists lately who have been picking out all the ugly disagreeable things for people to look at and the result has not been pleasant Tbe daily newspapers tell of all tbe bad things that happen and some of tbe good things, but while there is a thou sand to one of the latter, the fact seems to be the other way from the daily record. We bear how many people are put in jail for evil deeds and are apt to forget how many people are outside of jail. We hear of every failure through out the country but of the many thou sands of successful, prosperous firms nothing is said, because there Is no "news" In that. So the world some times appears unduly dark.
But there Is a healthy aud hopeful revulsion against this practice of looking at the dark side of things just now. Optimism Is succeeding pessimism Men are beginning to point out the .good things, the horses that are not stolen tbe houses that are not burned, the men and women who have not gone astray the firms that have not failed. The world Is getting better all the time better morally, mentally, physically better every way. If one of us could be droppod tack a century or so ago into tbe "good old times," he would think life were indeed not worth living, so great would be the contrast with these modern days.
What is needed is two-sidedness— ability to look on both sides of things to see matters In their true colore and proportions. Those who do this will not bo diKCouraged but will take, new courage ami le of good cheer. For things are tending to the right, the true and the beautiful.
PULPIT POLlTiOS.
Thanksgiving Day Is nearly the only opportunity tbe clergy get to preach political sermons,''and almost Invarl ably they Improve the occasion by speaking on current questions of public concern.
The pulpit utterances of last Thanksgiving Day were notable for three points of dt»cu»sion, vis: the liquor question party independence in politics, and reform in tuutiic [ml government. These subject*, the most important now before the American people, were discussed without reference to parties and so might spoken of without impropriety or oitense from the pulpit. Democrats and Republicans are alike interested in reforming the evils complained of. Tbe que*tUms are not those of party politics but of wise and capable government. The liquor question to ail the large cities of the country has become one of rnomentous interest* In many wa di the aaloons and their hangers oti have virtual control of affair*, to the disgrace of ail good cttixen* alike.
Another arrave question in municipal government is that which comes of con ducting local administration on the lines of national politico, in the election of road supervisor or town councilman what sense is there in dividing on party Hue*? What is wanted is an honest, capable roan, who wlli make a good officer. is of no kind of importance whe^Aer he Use a Democrat or Republi can on national questions. Thinking men of all partie* are com log to see this matter in the right light and there Is and of aaiiooal politics) in local elections.
The third point is tbe doty of voter* to demand the nomination of clean, honest men for places of ptibMe trust and to refuse their support to any other kind. This involves cutting loose from one's party «b«n its candidates are jectlonable and either Joining lens' movement or voting for men on another tifk*t» What is known aft the "if*** pocket, vote** and the '•scratching" element getting huger ail lh* lira* and it Si
TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY TPTKNTNG MAIL.
times. There must be more independence in voting if the moral and lawabiding elements of society are to have their due weight. Men most quit sticking to party whether right or wrong. It is the only way to raise parties and party leaders to a higher level. The independent voter has done a good deal but there is a vast deal more for him to accomplish in the years to come.'^
THE MA I US PRIZES.
EXCELLENT WORK DONE BYTHE NEWSBOYS AND THE RESULT OP THEIR EFFORTS QUITE GRATIFYING.
The newsboys' contest for prizes offered by The Saturday Mail, inaugurated on August 16th, closed last Saturday, great deal of interest was taken by the boysvand stimulated by the premiums many industrious little men managed to very considerably Increase their list of subscribers. The plan of tbe contest was as follows: Seven prizes, ranging from 910 down to 50 cents, were offered for the greatest increase uumberof subscribers made by Individual" boys. This increase wss to be based on the number of papers sold by each bdy Saturday, August 16th. On this day and each succeeding Saturday a record of each newsboy's sales was made, and after the close of the contest lost Saturday the total number of papers sold in tbe fifteen weeks was computed. From this total was subtracted the number each boy would have sold had he gained no new subscribers, and on tbe remaining total tbe award of prizes was made. By this plan the boy who had only one subscriber at the beginning had an equal chance with the boy wbo had forty. Consequently there was hope for all, and it transpires that boys who had only an average number of subscribers at tbe start have come out ahead. The winners were:
Total Increase.
Flint prize, $10.00, Earl Wey. 193. Second prlne, $5.00, Hoy Oliver, 182. Third prize, 82.80, Richard Hebb, 111. Fourth prize, 12 0i, Undecided. Fifth prize, $1.00, Percy Cllne, 88. sixth prize, $.75, Wayne Bigwood, W. Seventh prize, $.50,€ha«. Button, 60. Tbe award of these cash premiums is to be made tbls afternoon, and The Mail will take great pleasure in performing the agreeable task. The boys have done well, and we congratulate them on their success. Those who have worked for the prizes will be doubly repaid, for even though tbe contest has closed, the increase in Saturday sales will be just so much more reward. It is presumed in making tbe award that each boy has been honest in his reports, and it is hoped time will not show this conii dence to have been misplaced
The three first winnere did exception' ally well. Earl Wey and Roy Oliver gained from one to five customers each week. Richard Hebb's gains did not commence quite soon enough to place him at the top, but he too did very weUt Earl Wey commenced with 9 and closed with 42, Roy Oliver with 4 and closed with 28, and Richard Hebb with 14 aqd closed with 62.
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The Mail suggests' that' all' the ooys continue to work for subscribers, as besidt the reward from increased sales it is possible to win premiums in another contest now in contemplation for which both uumber of papers sold and increase in subscribers will count.
Amusements.
VTAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE. i-^l Wilson Naylor—Manager. 1 To-night, Saturday, Dec. 6tn,
Jlavlln'* Farce-Comedy Jo. in the, laughable farce-eoraedy,
A GREAT SHOW. DON'T MISS IT. PRICES, 75, 50 8c 25.
XT AYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE. X.\ Wilson Nay lor, Manager.
Monday Eve., December 8th,
Shook A Collier's Great Military Drama,
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Presented bv an Excellent company anfl with Special Scenic Embellishments. Sale off seats now in pro* rats.
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XT AYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE. W N a or an a Tuesday Eve.. December 9tk,
The Great Emotional Actress, 1"^
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An* her company of player*. In Law rence Mar»ton% Great Play,
"Credit Lorraine"
TijeSablimlty of Woman's Lore.
PRICES, 'as, SO & 75. Advaece *al« open Mooday, Dec. S. yffj
1ST AYLOR'S OPERA HOUlE. -LY— Wllmm Naykw, Manager. Friday Eve^ December 12jii,
TSS MARIS GREENWOOD*
COMIC OPERA COMPAIY
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Monev to Loan. Mestrates.
ONEY TO LOAN in any amount at lowBargains InKeal Estate In ail partsof city. J. D.fiigelow, 22South 7th
For Sale.
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)R BALE—An elegant five-room bouse location, at a price and on terms that can not be beat anywhere. Must sell in tbe next ten days. A rare opportunity for some one wbo wsnts a nice home at a bargain. R1DUDE, HAMILTON & CO.
GEALED PROPOSALS. C' For tbe construction of a new passenger station at Terre Haute, Indiana, in accordance with tbe plans and specifications therefor prepared by Samuel Hannaford A Sons, architects, Cincinnati, Ohio, and now on exhibition at tbe general offices of be company, 8}£ north Sixth street, Terre Haute, Indiana, and at the offices of Messrs. Hannaford A Sons, Cincinnati.
Ohio, will be received by the
Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad Co.
UNTIL 12 O'CLOCK NOON, DEC. 20,1890. Bids may be made separately upon each department of the work as designated by the specifications or upon tbe whole work as an entirety and must be put in a sealed envelope addressed to Geo. E. Farkington,Secretary, Terre Haute, Indiana, with the name of the bidder and the character of work bid upon plainly endorsed thereon.
Each bid must be accompanied by a good and sufficient bond with a penalty not less tban ten per cent, of the bid conditioned that if the contract be awarded on such bid, tbe bidder will promptly enter intoacontract for the doing of tbe work specified lu the bid and will execute a bond with sureties to the satisfaction of said railroad company in the sum of at least the amount of such bid, to secure the faithful performance of such contract, or in lieu of the ten percent, bond herein provided for, each bid may be accompanied by a certified check to secure the execution of the contract and bond for the faithful performance of the work as above specified.
Payments will be made from time to time AS the work progresses upon estimates made by tbe superintendent In charge, 10 per wit, however, being reserved until the completion of tbe work, as security for tbe faithful performance thereof.
Tbe right to reject any and bll bids Is expressly reserved. The architects will be in Terre Haute, Ind., December 18th, 19th and 20th, 1800, to give all necessary explanations of the drawings. ',r GEORGE E. FARRINGTON,
Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned, administrator of tbe estate of Jacob Hay, deceased, will sell at- public auction, at the south door of the Vigo county court house to the highest bidder, on Tuesday, tbe 16th day of December, 1880, between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and
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o'clock p. m. of said day.
the following described real estate, situated in Vigo county, in the State of Indiana, towit:
Northwest quarter of section twenty (20) also all that part of southwest quarter of section seventeen (17) which lies north of Durkee's Ferry road, containing one hun dred and fifty-two (162t acres, except forty acres off north side thereof all of said land lies in township thirteen (18). north or range nine (0) west. That said property is to be sold subject to a mortgage In favor Terre Haute Savings ban* thereon.
Terms of Sale.—One-fourth GO cash, balance in 6, 12 and 18 month", purchaser executing hb notes providing for 6 per cent Interest per annum from date, and attorney's fees secured by mortgage on tbe premises for tbe purchase price over aud abovesald mort gage lien. W. H. ROBISON, 21M
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Administrator.
1890. 1891.
Brokaw Bros.
411 and 413 Wabash ave.
A Special Sale :, For 3 Weeks
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
HEADQUARTERS
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Fur, Smyrna and Mat ting: Rugs.
Asia Minor Rugs
Art Squares.
Nothing so com pi el# for a Chriatmaa Present a» a nice set of
Silk Curtains, Lace Curtains, Turcoman Curtains,
Bilk Sash Curtains,
Handsome Throws, IS jSTable Scarfs, etc,, etc.
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H. J. Baker, Attorney.
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Table of Ladies' Fino Imported Embro. Handkerchiefs.
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Xn all tlMW food#, with the trimmings and Axttua* for hanging aad draping handaotnefy wa shall exhibit an unlimited line dorina tbe Holidays. Intending porehafwr* of Holiday Otft* abooid noi fail to attend tM» Thtm Ww»ka -.«! 8ial« mi i,
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With the Greatest Stock of Holiday Dry Goods, Holiday Fancy Goods aud Notions ever shown under one ^"roof in Terre Haute.
SUITABLE
Christmas and New Years,
Wedding, Birthday and Anniversary
PRESENTS
For everybody, rich and poor. Somethingto please you all and at very low prices.
Root & Co.
The Santa Claus Headquarters will be ready Monday, iJec. 8tb, to show their collection of Holiday Novelties on First Floor, comprising hundreds of pretty things in Dolls, Bronze Ware, Bisque Ware, Brush and Comb Sets with and without Plush Boxes. Endless variety o£, made up Fancy Work, Head Rests for Chairs, Drapery Scarfs. A big lot of Toys, lens in price than ever before Collar and Cuff Boxes, Call Bells, Ink Stands, Albums, Autograph Books/A Books, Drums, Tamboreens »nd
hundreds of other things, at
Cheap Prices.
Monday will Start
Another week of our Great
Blue Figure Sale
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We have in store for you Genuine Bargains, 'ii Presents in .Jackets, Presents in English Coats,' Presents in Plu*h Garments, Presents in all ages of Children's Cloaks. Every Garment in our house at Reduced Prices. Many Garments at
Half Price to Close Out. Smoking Jackets cheaper than elsewhere. Take elevator. ON FIRST FLOOR.
Syecial Holiday Attractions wijl be found in our Ribbon, Handkerchief, Kid Glove and Dress Goods Departments We offer
1,000 Dozen
At New York Wholesale Prices, at
le, 2e, 3e, 4e, 5e, 6 and
Special Table Bargains in Handkerchiess.
SEE OUR SEE OUR
Tabla of Ladies' Pino H. 8. French Embro Uandkfa.
They are the be«?t in town at the price. H. S. Initial Handkerchiefs at 25c. Geftt's Extra Fine All Linen H. S. Initial Handkerchief* at 39c. The above are all laundred Handkerchiefs. Letters A, B, C. D, E. F, G, II, J, K, L, M, N. O, P, R, S, T, W, all letters in stock at present. Gents1 Japanese Silk Initial Handkerchiefs, elegant, at $1.25.
The Finest Line of
for Ladies and Gentlamen in Terre Haute.
Silks and Dress Goods, Fur Rugs, Lace and Chenille Curtains bought especially for the Holidays.
Hoberg, Root & Co.,
51S & 520 Wabash Avenue.
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Table of Ladiea' Fine All JMnen H. S. Em. Udkfa.
Gent's All Linen
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