Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 December 1890 — Page 4

FHEJV1AIL.

A PAPER

FOR THE

PEOPLE.

hursckutiow PRICK,$2.09 A YKJ^B.

P. WESTFALL,

PUBLISHER.

PtTBUCATXOl* QTTICZ,

No*. a and 22 South Fifth Street, PrinUng ilnum Square.

TIOKRB HAUTE, DEC. 13, 1890,

Tiik latent deadly invention i« era meiihite, which ha* the explosive power of dynamite but will not explode from friction or impact, thus making Itsa'er to handle. It i» an American invention of courao, bnt like the Oattiing gun Europe would like to have it, and will no doubt get it.

THK coining of winter weather has been timely. With their nbelves loaded with cold weather good# the merchant# rejoice in weather that makes people feel the need of warm things for house and body. A month of ri*p, keen winter weaihor would net the wheels of business spinning and banish all thoughts of bard tl !'.-*.

Vr h.tH M! lor along time that tiio pen-ion agent* were1 in large part r»H[KiiHiiie for the pressure for ponnion legislation, a whole army of them fatttiiilng on the fees they receive It i« wiid that .Senator Noble proposes to organize a force under the Pension Iiureati, under direction of a thoroughly competent pension lawyer, whoso busi ness it shall be to look after all pension claims in future, thus doing sway with the necessity of the pension agents. The wonder i« that this was not done long ago.

CO-OPERATJVE cooker y. Prof. Hwing, tho well-known Chicago minister, Is an advocate of co-operative "cooking. In an article published In tho Journal of that city he gives some good arguments in favor of the plan. He says that roasts aro much better when large but It is poor economy for a small family to buy tho largo piece of meat re quired, as they would have to live on hash for a week afterwards. It is cor tain also that food supplies can bo pur chased and cooked moro cheaply in large than small quantities, so that the food which comes from a co-operative kitchen ought to be both better and cheaper than that prepared In fifty different kitcher. by so many different cooks.

Tho experiment now hoi no made by fifty families In Kvanston in having their food cookod at otto place and tie llvered to them hot to be eaten In thei own dining rooms at home Is attracting wide attention. If it works well, as there does not ssetn to bo any good rea son why It should not, It is probable that many similar attempts will be made throughout the country.

IN A RICA.

A London letter to the New York Tri bune gives some Interesting facts touch lug the progress of civilization of Africa which is really quite considerable not withstanding unfavorable reports.

It appears that in tho eastern part of tho great Dark Continent there are mil lions of acres of fertile, high and well drained land which Is well suited for agriculture and will produce a variety of valuable crops. Tne climate in not unhealthy, particularly for negroes and the prediction Is mado that when this country Is made accessible by railroads, vast numbers of American negroes wl'.l go there to live, a« they will find It attractive to them In many ways. Several railroads are in process of construction and within a few years great portions of Africa will be made accessible.

Much credit Is given to the mission arles whose faithful and patient labors for years among the Ignorant, superstl tlous natives, Is bearing good fruit in Introducing the elements of civilisation among them. It will be one of the curious events of history if the genera tlon which saw tho negroes freed from slavery In America, shall also wlttu?ss their return to the land of their forefather* fnun which they were stolen centuries ago.

FRESH irONDKRS.

.Recent exhibitions of the power of mind over mind have been such as to cause some alarm. Mostly these developments grow out of the exercise of hypnotism or mesmerism, which though an old thing, has made remarkable pro gross of late, it Is now found that per sons given to liquor or opium may be cured of the appetite by being thrown into the hypnotic stale and then imbu!Kl with the idea that he loathes the liquor or drug. This Impression remains with him, II is said, after awaking, but wheth er permanently or not, sufficient time has not yet elapsmi to prove.

This, to »um*, Is only too good if true but this is not the end of the chapter If one's appetites can be ctiaoged by this occult power, the question whether his whole moral character may not be transformed by the same agency. That fai to say, a U»d p*m»n be made good, and a good person, bad. Such a power would be daugemus K» exercise, especial ly by the claw* of people who **em chiefly to be possessed of mwro#ri( powers,

Itisa new and tmrvoiou* field npun which we seem t« have entered and iber* no telling what the end may be. Physicians are di»|Mw»ed to caution agaJaat tin® toocxetri»e ot hypnotic powers* betttf apprehensive that injoriou« reaull# msy flow from it. The fact la moat interesting one, commenting ttpon which

uotne lessor hypnotic phenomena bat the indications all point to the conclusion that we are standing on the brink of discoTorlos whose potency for good or evil are beyond the utmost strength of imagination."

SMALL INCOMES.

After all oar talk about the good wages received by workingmen In this eoontry few people are perhaps prepared for what the statistics reveal. The fifth annual report Of the United States Commissioner of Labor is devoted to railroad employment. The investigation has evidently been thorough and the field covered takes in more than onethird of ail the railway employees in the country.

Making allowance for lost time it appears that the following are the average annual earnings per head in the leading departments: Baggagemasters, $393 baggagemen, 9311 blacksmiths, $407 brakemen, $212 carpenters, $330 conductors, $57% engineers, f957 enginemen, 9767 firemen, $337 flagmen, ?244 foremen, $462 laborers, $124 machinists, $431 masons, $227 painters, $348 switchmen, $2&4 and telegraph opera tors, $235.

These surely are small wages for any man to earn in a year, and that, too, in a line of employment that is especially dangerous, the chances being nearly five to one aealnst brakemen dyinga natural death. It goes without saying that a roan cannot support a fam'Hy on an income so small as most of these figures represent, which for an entire year is hardly equal to what many doctors, lawyers and merchants make in a single month.

It is a wise policy to gather facts like these and other kindred ones, but it re mains to be seen what use the government can or will make of them. Or perhaps it depends more upon the press and the people to use them than it does upon tho government. What can reasonably be done to distribute the re wards of labor somewhat more evenly than is now the case?

FARMER* TAKE A HAND. The old political patties are evidently uneasy at tho rapid growth of the new party known as the Farmers' Alliance. I'or many years the farmers have talked of combining and takinga band in politics on their own accouut and now they havo really done It. Although the party is but two years old it claims a membership of three millions and is rapidly growing. It swept Kansas at the raoout election, cut an important figure in Missouri, fleeted members of the Legislature in other States and put several of its candidates into the National House of Representatives. Rather an encouraging beginning, but the Alliance counts on much more than this. If the Knights of Labor join with them, and some other side-show parties, they expeot to poll enough votes in 1892 to give them con trol of national legislation.

The Ideas of the new party are radical in the extreme, and comprise among othor things, the uatlonal ownership of railroads and telegraphs, the establish ment of "sub-treasuries," or govern mout ware-houses where farm products may be stored upon which the govern ment can loan 80 per cent, of their value, progressive succession and Income taxes giving from 6 to 60 per cent, of all in comes over $1,000.to the government and limiting inherited estates to $100,000, all excess of that sum to go to the gov eminent.

Some of these idess are simiar to those elaborated in Edward Bellamy's "Looking Backward" and If notcarried too far might be adopted with advantage to all Hut the introduction of the Alliance domands" at once might produce widepread disaster. The matter should be looked Into very carefully before the new party is given control of national legislation.

A Card to the Public.

On or about the 1st of April next I shall make some change* In my bus! ness. My principal store will be opened at No. 420 Main street, which is now undergoing repairs and alterations to suit my business. I intend to keep my present stand, No. 32 south Fourth street, as a branch, which will always be kept as fully supplied with goods as heretofore.

I have never offered what is known as "catch-penny" sales. I havo never offered goods at "oost" and do not intend to now, but what I intend to say to the public Is just this: That I am going to offer a special sale, at my present stand, of boots and shoes at a greatly reduced price, and especially do I offer a reduc tlon in heavy goods. The farmers are acquainted with the Illinois goods, which are of the beet quality and equal to any 'Shop ware." TO this any farmer customer will testify. The farmers know that just what I say is true. Now, on this line of goods we call your attention. Onme and see for yourselves ex amine the goods and see the prices and you will be more than convinced that I am talking honestly to you. Ton do not want to forget the old stand* No. 32 south Fourth street. When yoo are in town com© and see me and learn to your satisfaction whether I am honest

In

writ*r

proof* Of this !**t surrender of personal ytwponsibUity, If not |»r»ooal IdenUtT hava not I* •uck ovarwhalming »»»be« aa OMW*of

this card or not, T. 3. Gwroni, 32 south Fourth,atreeU

HIGHEST GRADES OF

3ttitA.rs,

Mandolins, Banjos,

And everything to the musks line at Kramer'* Palace of Music. A life time experience in the tostoeM enable* as to .wtetit o»r stock with tan surely to please the most exacting buyer.

pair LadJwOrer Gat*ra b»t quality, f\M pair, formw prWtl^Wtofl.T^atJ. Lodowtel, Main.

MRRB HAUTE SATURDAY T«NINe MAIL

A Costly Mouse Nest.

The Kussners have now in course of repair the action of an upright Grand piano In which mice built their nest by cutting the "Bridle Tapes," thus completely destroying the movement of the action. Mr. Kussner, Sr., thinks now serioualy of baring his patented device, to prevent the ingress of mice in upright pianos, manufactured and placing same on the market, in which we wish them all possible success. To intending buyers, the above also teaches a moral lesson. whether in a fine watch, a steam engine, or any other article requiring skill in its selection, it always pays to deal with such possessing thorough knowledge of the respective business engaged in. The Kussners, as recognized fine pianists, artistic tuners and thorough practical workmen, are always getting that class of customers who do •ot easily overlook the superior advantages they possess. A call at their music house and an examination of tbeir stock will surely satisfy the most exacting buyers.

Kussuer's Palace of Music, 628 Main street, Indiana's oldest music house.

In selecting your Christmas presents don't forget or overlook the fact that a White Sewing Machine would be one of the most sensible and useful presents you could possibly think of. Call at the White Office, 306 Main street and see the extra fine Holiday machines. The cabinets in Hungarian Ash, Inlaid Walnut and Birdseye Maple are beauties and are admired by all.

Santa Claus is making 500 little trunks for children. Twenty different styles, ranging from 50 cents upward. Also lovely zinc traveling trunks of $2.50, and a large variety of goods suitable for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' Satchels from 50c and upward. Call at Dickhout's factory and see "The Beauties." So. 640 Main street.

V. J.'Gray's queens ware store, 28 north Fourth street, is the place to buy a beautiful dinuer set, chamber set, pia_o, stand or hanging lamp very cheap. Go and see.

ROCKERS!

Chairs, Fancy Stands,

Desks, Book Cases, Parlor and

Lounges,

Chamber Suits, a fullJjjn©. They must sell. They will sell. Come in time for

CHRISTMAS'

F. C. FISBECK, 311 Wabash Avenue,

Children's High Chairs

and

Rockers.

Great Variety at

Probst's

642 Wabash Ave.

GRAND CLEARANCE SALE At Schmidt's Music Honse, No. 651 Wabash Ave.

We have just purchased a large stock of new and popular sheet music and have to use our space. For this reason we offer 500 of the most popular folios, embracing Strauss, Men delssohn, Chopin and the other popular folios, at 30 cents each, former price 50 and 75c* /We have also 2,000 sheets of firstclass music which will be sold at 3c per copy. This sale will begin Dec. 13th and last till Dec. 24th.

Amusements.

TSXAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

-i-v Wilson Waylor—Manacer.

TO-lSrXO-HIT

The Melodramatic Masterpiece,

THE

GREAT METROPOLIS.

Prceented by an Excellent Company.

A Crew of U. S. Lifesavers.

Two Oar Loads of Scenery.

TSTAYLOR'S OPERA HOUSE.

-Li Wilson Naylor, Manager.

Monday Eve., December 15th

Something Kntirel^N^w. The new

U.STMAIL

oi tbe Pasbl Strrict.

Preeeate* br the best compftajr of eot»e dta»»ai*d ve«iIt)^(mUi«iwO*NU»ritb and bMoUfai emtantw*. on sat* at Button^, pricea IS.

"NJATLOB-S OPERA BOOSE.

XN Wilms Itwtor, tunc*.

Thursday December 18,

After Dark.

B8JOOK AT XJOHT.

THJCOAMffUyo DSNRAITK' TBJC RAILROAD SENSATIOJC*

UOXDQX MUSIC HALX*

dete ape* ftoeeOa?. ttoal prim «f

S1I18

I Display

-OF-

Presents.

®iooTooo

Worth distributed in the Different Departments.

GOODS

FOR RICH AND POOR Under Skylight in Center of Store we have in Display an enormous stock of

Dolls! Toys!

And Knick Knacks of all kinds. Elegant line of Plush Cases also Bronze and Bisque-

Ware.

HEAD BESTS AND ALBUMS,

PRESENTS

-IN-

Black Silks!

to $35 a Pattern.

Henriettas and Cashmeres

From $1.50 to $15 Pattern.

Fur Muffs

-FROM-

-TTIF.-

Muffs, Boas, Stoles, and Fur Capes of all kinds from $3.95 to $75.

Presents

IN-

AH Marked Down to wind the season. SEE THE BEST

up the

ipxjTTSIH: S^LOQ,TJB IN TERRE HAUTE.

Former Price $33.00.

Presents in Chenille Curtains, Lace Curtains, Table Covers, Silk Throws and all kinds of Silk Curtains.

5,000 yards All-Silk Bibbons at

Yard, for 7, 9,12c.

T^TTT? IT

11UUU

AT-

$3.50, $4.00, $5.00

-OPTO

$12.00 EACH.

100 DOZEN

Foster Hook Kids

-at—

Too Jraar Worth *100. Great Display of Table Linen Sets, Towels, etc., at Special Loir Prices.

'J**

the Crowds!

-TO-

lean

U1 1 /1AA(ln I for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children. DlclCK UOOCIS

The Purchasers Paradise

Where the most economical buyers pay their cash and take their choice from the mountains of merchandise displayed ill the various departments. Thousands of useful articles suitable tor

PRESENTS

At Prices that will catch the eyes of Bargain Seekers.

OPENING THE GRAND

Holiday Sales

IN" REAL EARNEST.

We are determiued to make next week the "Banner Week" for sales. Sensational bargains will be offered. Now those who are fortuuata enough to partake of some of them will find we have put money in their pockets.

Will be made in every department.

Wo will Throw Oat 5,000 dozen Handkerchiefs at lc, 2c, 3c, 4c, 5c, 6c, 7c, 8c each,

See our Ladies' and Gents' Initial kerchiefs at 25 and 39c each.

Special Attention

Is direoted to our

"Basket Bargains

100 dozen 100 dozen 100 dozen

Pure Silk Printed Fancy Printed and Bracaded Silk

H'DK'FS H'DK'FS

warranted fast colors extra fine

19c

At

At

£li8g

$1 38

39c

EACH. ZELA-OJnL.

Great Bargain Sale of Gentlemen's Fine Silk and Cashmere Mufflers at 50c each, upwards to $4 each.

Immense Collection of

1,500 Umbrellas

Bought especially for the Holidavs, with the handsomest Gold, Silver, Buckhorn, Dresden China and Natural Wood handles ever shown in Terre Haute. We start them at 50c, better at 68c, 75c, $1, $138, $1.68, $2.50, $3.50, $4, $4.38 and $5, upwards to $10 each.

Elegant Line of Ladies Black Cloth Hand

Bags beautifully embroidered at $1.00,

jj2.38,

and $3.50.

Made Up Faney Work and Silk Head Rests

A most elegant display at spocial prices.

The finest line ev«r shown in this city. Some exquisite in Swiss and Mail Imported Aprons, from 13c to $3.90 each, thousands of other articles too numerous to mention.

Hobergr, Root & Co.'s

EVREYBODY COME Special Preparations have been made to make this a GRAND HOLIDAY SALE.

DRY GOODS ESTABLISHMENT.

IfillSllilSlllS

93

Extra Fine Pure Linen Hemstitched

H'DK'FS

for gentlemen

At

19c

E3AOHI.

novelties Besides