Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 December 1890 — Page 5
THE MAIL
A TAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
A Bystander's Opinion
Last week the Bystander took occasion to criticize Superintendent of Police Davis, not from any desire to antagonize him in bin effort to reasonably conduct tbe poller department, bat because evidences warranted tbe belief that be was not consistently enforcing tbe order for the suppression of gambling. That this criticism was undeserved still does not appear and consequently there is no prbsent reason for retracting anything ,• then said. But in an entirely different jjf direction occasion is now offered to compliment rather than condemn blm and from a wish to give credit where deserved this opportunity Is accepted
Jn taking tbe stand he did on the saloon closing question be displayed courage not exactly characteristic with tbe gen oral run of police superintendents. Not that he should be comraeuded for en forcing the King ordinance. Clearly that was a duty to be evaded only at the risk of dismissal from tbe force. Rather that he voluntarily undertook* tbe en forcement of the state statute although failure to do so would only have given rise to public criticism. In this action he showed himself to be tbe superior of tbe county prosecutor, the mayor, the polloa board and all others responsible for tho enforcement of the law, a»id entirely independent of tbe whisky ring's Influence. Such fulfillment of public trust demands commendation and It is voluntarily accorded. Continue in such a course, Mr. Davia, and you will become a benefactor and an honor to tbe municipal government. Certainly you need never fear that tbe law-abiding classes, which suroly are in tbo majority, will not support you.
There was a tiuio when not one citizen tf Cincinnati believed the saloons in that beer drinking place could be closed on Sunday. There was a time, too, when no resident of Indlanapolh thought it possible to secure a quiet Sunday observance there. Eventually the liquor dives of both places were closed, and now should anyone tell a business man of eithor city that tbe whisky men were in the majority and could open the saloons if they so desired, his absurd statement would be laughed at. With Torre Hauls the experience will prove exactly the same. Now it seems the opposing sides on tbo aaloon question are about evenly balanced and that only very hard work will give the law and order factor supremacy. The time will soon come when it will call forth no greater effort to close the saloons at reasonable hours than to cause the srrest of the ordinary disturber of tho peace. It is very difficult to believe that Terre Haute is more corrupt than otl»*r places now are or have been and that it Is beyond redemption.
Tho saloon men declare that if they are forced to live up to the Stato law all other business men not dealing in "necessities" shall do likewise. Good! It Isn't oxaotly tho most desirable thing that revenge shall be tho motive bringing about a general Sunday observance here, but If such an end can be accomplished In no other way, why thon, all hail to revenge. There is no logical rea son why ordinary business could not be disposed of In six days of the week, especially in those lines covered by the State law. This being true, why not en force all of the law while enforcing a particular part. This can and will be brought about If the saloon men do as they threaten. The spectacle of police guarding saloon men and saloon men guarding photographers, cigar dealers, etc., will be an unique one, but cevorless desirable.
According to tho estimates of the garbage contractors the north end of the city Is larger than the sonth by f4G worth of slops annually. This must b© quite gratifying to those real estate men who have property for sale In that end. While referring to the garWane contract in this connection it might be well to remark that the council acted wisely in dividing the city ittto two districts and also in not giving both contracts to one man. By this plan much more efficient service will bo secured thaw otherwise.
The average Terre Hautean bard to down. One week all sppcamw** «©relusively indicate that he is »m snowed tinder. The next he will bob up serenely, undaunted and defiant, again bidding for popularity and public f*vor. Be he politician, soldier, or buslnes* man the success of his effort in iife only dies With him. Time and place are eon slderatlons s«KHndary to his desire. If the Wabash valley offers no chance for the fulfillment ot his ambition hegvx* to another locality. If November an ttnpropltions time for springing hi* »-hemes he calmly waits some other time. Witney In support of the*? sngge*sed characteristics. Captain C» A.. Power. In Vigo county convention* for year* he has %«r©d the soldier's friend. Invariably he has been heanl Irom on the pension question, advocating ideas now original, now -copied* A*somblies of vartao* p-oUlicst hue h*** beard from him until it scented there was very little ground left atHsawwd in his favored line of discission. Recently he has been away from tit* ©ltj% *»d fct» hetftwtimit* and objects were nettoown until a*»ci»t#d press dfci|»t*siH» tos****! him in the national convention of tl*e Farmers' Alliance In wwstott at Oe*l*» Fl#* There he made happy kit fey ttrg* ing the burial of the biomly shirt and
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subsequently became conspicuous by advocating a new national party to be known as tbe National Union party of America. Mr. Power is energetic in working for tbe accomplishment of his desires and is to be complimented for now allowing obstacles to overcome bim. He willbe beard from again, perhaps several times.
Judge McNutt has been succeeded as president of tbe Bar Association by Judge Jump, his court duties making bis letlremtnt from the position necessary.
Fred Gam bio, an employe of the Alfrey beading factory, bad the fore half of his left foot cot off in one
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tbe machines
yesterday, and in consequence will be a cripple for life. Tbe street car company is making every effort to have tbe cars in operation by Christmas, and it begins to look as tbongb tbe effort weuld be successful. Tbe machinery is now being rapidly placed in position.
Officers of tbe Agricultural society have been elected as follows: Frank McKeen, president H. D. Roquet, vice president O. A. Schaal, treasurer U. R. Jeflera, general superintendent Chas. C. Oakey, secretary O. A. Schaal, superintendent of privileges, and Messrs. McKeon, Jeffers and Schaal, fair ground committee.
The city council adopted the improved $250 saloon license ordinance,at tbe meeting on Tuesday eyening, and it is now pretty definitely settled that there will be no more evasions on tbe line of those practiced recently, A measure was also adopted allowing 945 per month salary for a humane inspector to be appointed by the Humane society with the council's consent. Officer Bradbury has been appointed to the position.
H. Zeltxer, a farmer residing eleven miles west of the city, was badly injured in a runaway accident Tuesday afternoon, at tbe Macksville trestle, ilia team became unmanageable and collided with a wagon in advance of it just as it reached tho trestle on the homeward trip. Both wagons were overturned but Mr. Zeitzer was the only dne injured. His head was badly bruised and his hands and arms terribly out. He was given immediate care, but nevertheless his injuries may prove serious.
The Conant flour mill, owned by O. J. Coblelgh, was almost totally destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The rigin of the fire is ^ot definitely known the blaze was not discovered until well under way. Tbe fire department did excellent servlcc and the first floor was saved. Tho loss Is estimated at 912,000, covered to the oxtent of $5,000 by insurance. The mill bad been idle for about a year, but arrangements had almost been completed ferits reopening. The property will be rebuilt.
Among tbe specials from Washington on the opening of Congress, was tbe following "The most conspiclous object in the Senate chamber was a large bed of roses, surmounted by adorae-like pedestal on which strutted in the flush and pride of victory, a rooster, emblematic of the Democratic success in tho reoent eleotions. This decorated the desk of Mr. Voorhees, whose name with that of Indiana and date 1890 were wrought Into the pedestal with flowers of contrasting colors. There was a card attAche^ to It with the names of several admiring gentlfmen who presented it."
Tho eight annual meetiug of tbe Charity Organisation society will occur at tbe Congregational church Sunday evening, December 14th. According to custom the board urges that as far as possible all other churches will suspend services for tho occasion and make this a union service. Tbe only address of the evening will be by Alexander Johnson, secretary of the state board of charities, of Indianapolis, subject, •'The Good Samaritan of the Twentieth Century." Mr. Johnson xjivo this lecture in Fort Wayne for the Rellof union and was highly commended by the press of that city. There will ^Iso be a good musical programme participated in by the Congregational church choir and other local talent. ______________
A most remartcabie case of animal affection was witnessed on Main street near Seventh the other afternoon. A pony was standing hitched to thecnrb stone and sitting near was a large shepherd dug. Both seemed patiently awaiting their owner's arrival. Every few minutes the dog would lean forward in an endeavor to reach the horse's bead. For some time his efforts were la vain, but finml}y the pony reciprocated it were, and lowered his head. Then the d«g fondly pressed his head against his companion's, and thus the two remained for several minute*. Again and again this performance was gone through with, and what at first did not appear unusual. Anally became quite remarkable. Several persons stopped and watched the two, for such an exhibition of faodn©** wa« indeed unusual.
Mm G. M. Stetson, wife of tbe well known "retired' grtx^ryman, died very suddenly Tuesday afternoon at her home on north Sixth scowl* For months previously mfe* had enjoyed the best of health, and on Tae*day morning had gone trt the train to meet *»me friend*. Thai afternoon accompanied Sir* to the stable to go driving* and had iistdiy entered the dosar before she uttered a .*ry. Her fcasfeand turned jest in 'tin** f** pwtttl her r*)ft«g. She w** «*rfiKt list** tbe ton**, *nd «ll s»*4n-*d died a very short U«ne »r«srward. SI* *rs* a m«wt «*&- enable .lady, kind gvaertta# and loving, sad
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friends will
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Grant Stewart and Alice Hlldretb.
TEBKB HAUTE SAT0KDAT EVTOTING MATT
was in her 41st year and was living a most happy life. The remains were taken to New Hampshire for burial.
The enforcement of the saloon closing measure is a certainty now. Superintendent Davis gave positive instructions at roll call Thursday evening, and at 11 o'clock that night these orders went into effect. Saloon men generally stopped selling in observance of the State law, but several dealers refused to eject persons in their saloons and lock the doors as provided in the King ordinance. The result was tbat tbe names of all these men were taken and yesterday complaints were filed against them before the mayor. The cases came up before Mayor Danaldson in tbe morning, Mr. Stimson appearing for tbe city and Messrs. P. M. Foley and S. Ham ill for the saloon men. The arguments were very lengthy. The mayor took the case under advisement and will render a written opinion to-day or Monday. In event of either side winning an appeal to the Circuit court will be taken. £,
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Otto Kaiser and Lena Wegener. Charles Wllgues and Clara J. Brentli tiger. Harold C. Stewart and Oertrnde KlrkwoocL Charles Hlgginbotham and Millie Crawford.
Save Money for Christmas. You can do this by buying your boots and shoes at A. H. Boegeman's, 104 south Fourth street. He gets his supplies from tbe best manufacturers, gets bottom rates, knows what his customers want and is content with tbe least possible.margln of profit. Yon can rely on bis goods being as represented. He is having a big run on$2.00shoes for ladies in Dongola, Kid or Goat, and in Common sense styles or Opera. He has also a nice lot of Rubbers and Overshoes, which are needed such weather as we are now having. Drop in and see bis elegant Holiday Slippers, so comfortable and cheap. And to the hundreds of farmer readers of Tbe Mail we would say tbat Boegeman has just the footwear you need at this season. Attention to Lovers of Pure Candles.
Fresh nuts, fruits, new novelties, fancyv boxes and baskets. Eiser's, Ninth and Wabash avenue, desire to announce that they have an elegant stock of above at wholesale or retail. Examine their prices and quality of goods. They can please anyone.
Peter Miller can show you some'v^ry neat and appropriate Xmas presents for friends in lap robes, band satchels, trunks, etc., Call early.
505 Mainf|
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 provide themselves with boffins should consult bim, as it will be to their interests.
Have you seen tbe beautiful new ploture frames at C. W. Merring's? If not, go and see them at once. The !ine„wa8 ordered especially for the Christmas trade and is untisuallv fine.
GASHfciATING S10VE& We have juat received a large xtock of Gas Heating Stoves for office or bed room use, you can use them with any kind of gas.
TOWNLEY STOVE CO. 609 Main.
Latest Styles in hate at Loeb's. 515 Main.
E. W. Leeds, the jeweler, has received a large line of new goods for the holiday season, including diamonds, rings, ladies' and gents' fine gold watches,, fancy clocks, and above all, a very handsome Hue of solid silver ware. Prices are lower than ever before offered. Every article sold is guaranteed. Yon would do welt to make an early examination of stock and avoid the rush, which will commence soon. No. 408 Wabash ave.
Upon the Square.
We deal with everybody, yonng and old, rich or poor. All are treated alike. Our holiday display tells the rest* The Fair, 325 Main street.
Sweeping reduction in uew overcoats. Lot &££ reduced from $*5,50 to $4.p". Lot 1734 reduced from $5.00 to $3.00. Great bargains. FOR»
On the Level.
That is the way we meet everybody at The Fair, 325- Main street. Oar holiday stock Is immense.
A. Arnold will move his Clothing stock into his new headquarters to-night, and be ready for business Monday. 42£ Main street.
Winter Gloves, every style at Loetrs, 515 Main,
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Chamber Suits, a full line.
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Come in time for
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Pears',
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do to F. A. Seeburger A Bro. for your Sunday meats. They have tbe best shop in the city and wilt give yoo theohoioest cuts of any kind of meat you. wish 711 Main. ,.
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Fresh Oysters.
New York or Baltimore Oysters in can or balk, wholesale or retail at Steer's, Ninth and Wabash Ave.
Boys* overcoats, Lot 5779. reduced to $2M, Lot €W68 reduced from fft.00 to $2.00. Lot 1361 sow selling for $1.12:
Four* A OvjaumuB&r.
S. Loeb is now at 515.
Fine line Bamboo Screens just received at 0. W. Merriag&
A. WELDON,
is on deck at 24 south Seventh with aic# a line of groceries as yoa feasts joar eyes on,Call him.
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F. C. FISBECK, 311 Wabash Avenue.
^By the Plumb.
Upright, straight-forward dealing can always be found at The Fair, 3&5 Main street. Never were prioes as low tor cheice holiday goods.
Handsome line Turned Oak Easels at Merring's, 660 Main Street.
Buy W. L. Douglas* Men's $3 Shoes at J. Ludowiei's. Do not miss looking thorough
Probst's
Holiday liue of
Fancy Tables, Easy Rockers, Lounges, Parloi4 Suites,
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The latest of Everything. •V Open Evenings.
J. Fred Probst,
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^A 642 Wabash Ave.
^Beautiful Presents.
'v A look into the stock of
Jno. Bernhardt,
AGENT,
At 517 Wabash Avenue, will oonvinoe you that there can be no finer place than a jewelry store to select your
Christmas Presents.
& Prices Reasonsble...
Furniture
Unequaled assortment and prices the lowest. We invite you to oall
«%rly and buy a suitable present, tooth ornamental as well as useful, and thereby avoid tbe usual ruBh the last few days before Christmas.
F. C. FISBECK,
Vf 311 Wabash Avenue.
Spring Lamb, South Down Mutton
tSteer
Beef, Choice Veal, Pig Pork,
T. J. PATTON A CO.
Glean Meat Market, 4th and Ohio. NRF' ^TELEPHONE 220.
E/ R. WRIGHT & CO.
-HAVE
Delaware Grapes, Concord Grapes, t. p-r.-t Tokay Grapes, .i Catawba Grapes, Choice Apples, *.
Crsnbsrries, (^ainoes.ll ""1 ^^.Oranges, ,*
Fancy CJelery, Egg Plants, S a
New 8orgtiumj v* Pumpkin, String Beans,
Maple Syrup,
Spinach,
& Honey,
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t- DuckwhMit Flour, Q,"CT-A»XXJS
Dressed Chickens, », Dressed,' Turkeys, Dressed Ducks,
Foreign and Domestic Dried Fruit.
JTNOWLES A MITCHELL,
VETERINARY SURGEONS, 20th & Chestnut, Formed Nor. 1st.
I have restored My Seed Store To 3X3 Waljash Avenue. My customers are cordially Intited to these new and Commodious quarters where A fine stock of Seeds will So&i be ready for their inspection. 1 have added to my stock PEATTS FOOD For Horses and Cattle, also PKATFS POULTRY FOOD, Articles of real merii Also in a few days A Fine line of Wire and Wood Flower Stands.
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Seed Merchant
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THAT IS OTJR MAXIM.
We have everything to gain by selling on a small margin of profit. We could not fill our double room with the very best goods at lowest prices if we did noi have our well-known factory and pigantie outlet by having branch stores in many of the leading cities of tbe country. We wouldn't have this irigantio outlet if we didn't give the publio the full benefit of o»r 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 ohoioest and most desirable garments? You will find such celebrated materials as Oarr's Meltons, Tripple Milled Kerseys, Sedan Montagnacs, Irish Frieses, Elyslan Fur Bbavers, etc., made up in the very latest styles, equal to merchant tailor made garments..
IN SUITS
too, we have "a vast range of styles. There are Sacks and Frocks (single and doutrte breasted), in Cheviots, Cassi meres, Worsteds, Diagonals, Corkscrews, etc., and lit every imaginable pattern, design and shade.
Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers.
The inspiration of fellowship and good feeling prompts every humanleart with a generous impulse to give some one a present. Dry Goods and notions at sixty cents on the dollar will reward .theliberal motive to make a present with a big saving to the pooketor increase the number of happy recipients.
Bead and find how surprisingly far a small amount of moneykwilL reach in buyiiig your gifts from us:. Were 50c, Fast Turkey Red Table Cloth, now 35c. yWere 60c, Fast Turkey Red Table Cloth, now 45c.
Were 85c, Fine All Linen Table Damasks, now 50c. Were $1.25, Satin Table Damask, now 75c. Were $1.60, Satin Table Damask, now 90a Were $1.50, Tinsel Table Covers,, now 86c. Were $3, Silk Table Covers, now $2. Were $2 50, Fine Marseilles Bed Spreads, now $1.65. "Were $1.76,12x4 Jacquard Bed'Spreads, now $1.20,
Were $1.50, Lace Curtains,.now. 85c. Were $2.50, Lace Curtains, now $1.25. Were $6, Lace Curtains, now $3i
"Were $14, French Chenille Portiers, fcdw $7. Were $1, Warner's Coralme Corsets, now 75c. l&Were $1.25, Trioora Perfect Contour Corset, now 85a ^Were $1.25, Fine Silk Hose, now 75a
Were 75c, Fine Mohair Lustres, now 35a Were 65c, All Wool Serges* now 45c. Were 50o, All Wool Cashmeres, now 33a Were $1, French 46-inch Colored Henriettas, now 70a Were $1, Beautiful Brocade Mohairs, now 60a Were 65c, Stripe and Plaid Mohairs, now 45a Were 75c, Black and White Stripe Cashmere, now 60a Were $1, Double Weight 46-inch Black Cashmere, now. 75c. Were $1, 46-inch Black Henrietta, now 75a Were 76c, 40-inch Black Henrietta, now 60a Were $1.25 French Brocade Cashmere, now 86o. Were $L25, French Sebastapol, now 85c. Were $1.25, Faille Black Dress Silks, now 76a Were $175, Faille Black Dress Silks, now $1.25. Were $1, Black Gros Grain Dress Silk, now 65c. Were $160, Black Gros Grain Dress Silk, now 88a Were $L75, Black Peau de Soi Dress Silk, now $L15«. Were $3, Peau de Soi Dress Silk, now $1.75. Were 50c, Colored Sil* Surahs, now 35c. Were $L50, Colored Silk Velvets, now 90c. Towels, Napkins, Flannels, Cassimeres, Fans, Ruchings,, Dress Ginghams, Hosiery, Gloves, Trimmings, and a general stock ef Dry Goods that will be sold at FIFTY CENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
The prices that are marked WEBE, are the figures that we sold these goods at last spring, which is as cheap as they can be bought any where at present We will POSITIVELX close our business here on the 24th inst, when the opportunity will close to buy a dollars*1 worth of goods for sixty cents and less.
J.M.BROSIUS
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flHBlSTMAS PRESENTS
MOST ELEGANT STOCK IN THE CITY.
Watches and Diamonds,
Solid Silverware, Solid Silver Spoons. Rogers Bros. Plated Knives and Forks, Ladies' and Gent's Gold Watches,
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& CO.
Fine Line of Plated Chains, Onyx Clocks, Gold Kiinmed Spectacles, Bronzes, P»rie-a-Brae, Opera Glasses, Etc., Etc*
J. M. BIGWOOD
Opposite Opera Hoiue, Wi Main Street.
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