Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 30, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 17 January 1891 — Page 5

THE JVIAIL.

A TAPKR FOR THE PEOPLE.

IA Bystander's Opinion.

The Studebakers, of South Bend, obI serve a custom which undoubtedly explains a large measure of their prosperity. It is that of banqueting once each

Jear their thousand and one employes. j^Tbis annual love feast, for

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evarlably becomes, is conducted on a basis of perfect equality. The humblest mechanic is as welcome as the most dignified accountant. All meet around the tables of their host* with fraternal greetings, and for the evening business is forgotten. This year the banquet was held in Mr. Clem Studebaker's magnificent residence, every room of which was thrown open to the guests with greatest hospitality. After the feast had ended 'tljind the tables had been cleared, a programme of prepared and impromptu toasts was carried out. Mr. Clem Studebaker responded for the tirin, and these 'quotations from his address giv«) an insightin to the harmony and good will existing between employers and employed: "You have been our coworkers in the upbuilding of the busine-s, and neither hfire nor elsewhere would we for a moment forget that however much has been duo to the originators of the business, and to the maturing of the plans for the continuance of its operations, much must go to the account of our able corps of assistant in the office, in the factory and on the road. I always did deprecate the idea that there was a natural, or at least a necessary, conflict between capital and labor, meaning betweon employer and employed.

It is character that makes the

riian, and many nn employe in our factory, I am li.ippy to boliove, however humble his lot may be as to the accumuff laition of this world's goods, is deserving of the highest praise for real success in l7f,—the establishment of a character of ,#honest living, generous motives and a feeling heart." I do not want our business reduced to a condition of things that will destroy fraternity of feeling between its members, between employors and employed." Are not these extracts the expression of a policy that would malto any business prosper?

When such generous and brotherly statements are frankly made to workingmen, is it a wondor that they should be enthusiastic in their applause? And they are principles which the Studebaker's practice from January to December. If manufacturers all ovor the country would but emulate the example, s' would there not be fewer strikes and would not a harmonious relationship spring up between capital and labor which would eventually spread happiness and prosperity ovor all the land?

Terre Haute has its Studebaker's no one will

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although annual banquets to

workingmen are not given, and wo are fortunate in their possession. Would that all were like them. 9

In this connection it may not be uninteresting as an illustration of the reward of untiring effort to quote Mr. Studebaker's /oference to the career of ,•. himself and brothers. "My brothers nd myself personally worked at the

and bench, starting in blacksmithtug in this city over .10 years ago on a total cash capital of $68. We worked early and lato. \Vo know nothing of the blessings of the eight-hour law. We shod horses, repaired wagons, bought a little stock here and there as money or credit would permit, oTten carrying our supplies on our backs to our shop, and managed the first year to get out in addition to our repa.r work, two complete wagons. Wo had no patents to protect us, no monopoly to keep out competition, and make the public come to us alone for vehicles. We had,to persuade them that wo had what they wanted* and every stop "of the way has been gained lv steady, legitimate, system." The Bystander repeats that it is not necessary to go to South Bend for Stude.bakers. There are many, many of this last kind here in Terre Haute, men whose present position in life is only the result of indefatigable labor. The stories of their lives have often been told, and they go to prove beyond a doubt, as do the histories of the Studebakers, that for any energetic, honest young man there is a clear way to fame and fortune.

A gentleman not in the habit of attending court, went down yesterday to hear a little of the Ethel Towne .rial. He came away sorely disgusted with the manner in which proceedings are conducted, and the obstructions attorneys are allowed to place in the way of conviction. As he expressed it: "Justice is a farce. Every time the prosecution gets down to facts that have a direct bearing on the ease, the defense begins to object and continues to object so strenuously that the jury loses the whole point of the dispute, and so much time is lost that the affair becomes ridiculous." He was in the court room half an hour and during that time not one question was asked to which the defense did not object. He declared that the real truth of the crime did not enter into the case. The lawyers wouldn't let it, technicalities helping them out. His view of court methods is not far from rfcht, as many eases illustrate. The letter Instead of the spirit of the law is the guiding star with the judge, and hence crime goe* on unpunished.

The Bystander la not a dramatic critic nor doe* he make any pretensions in that direction. Neither la he a judge of line music. Nevarthel«w he has opin

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ions on both and these he feels privileged to express, not intending however that they shall influence others in the least. So with a clear conscience he takes occasion to congratulate Paris on the production of so talented a singer and actress as Helen Bertram, the prima donna of the McCaul Opera Company. She is charming in her stage manner, her impersonation of character and her singing, and thus is a success. H« acting is not perfection to be sure, neither is her singing, but she is so far above tbe average that in comparison with ethers we have bad there is no room for criticism. Without her tbe McCaul company would not amount to much, (and without "that comedian" too, it would amount to nothing). Tbe people of Paris have aright to be proud of her, and that tbe "400" came over to hear her Wednesday is not surprising. The Terre Haute **400" was there too, and with truth it can be remarked that the audience was one of the finest ever seen in Naylor's spera house. 'V-'V

Eyery pastor in the eity, as far as the Bystander's information goes, has now publically condemned tbe liquor traffic, and announced a determination to work against it. Rev. Coultas, Centenary's new minister, has taken occasion early in bis pastorate to place himself on record, and that his assistance will prove a strong factor In the advancement of temperance here in darkest Terre Haute is not to be doubted. Last Sunday evening his sermon was on the temperance question, and he spoke forcibly the radical views he holds. He said: "I seek the destruction of the liquor traffic because it seeks the destruction of that which is dearest to me. I will be satisfied with nothing short of its tol extermination. It is opposed to me as a citizen. As a christian minister I am opposed to tbe liquor traffic because it is opposed to the church and the saving of the souls of men." There is no encouragement in this for the Liquor Dealer's association, the all night saloon or the gambling den.

By tbe way, Mr. Naylor has been criticised for giving the Paris delugation preference over the local public in tbe selection of seats for the opora. The critics aro surely hard to please, aud, frankly speaking, exceedioglj' selfish. Everyday In the year patronage comes to our business men from Paris. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars are involved in tho trade. Once or twice a year a Palis delegation desires to attend a performance at our opera house, and seats are telegraphed for in advance. Now is it courtesy, in view of favors conferred by them on Terro Haute, that they should be asked to stand back until our wants are satisfied? Not by any moans. The criticism was ill-timed and unworthy the good namj of the city.

Christian Chijrch: The pastor, Eld. A. J. Frank, will preach at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. meeting of Y. T. S. C. E. 0:30 p. m.

The Westinghouse company, which furnished tho local street car equipment, is in financial straits and an assignment is within the range of possibilities.

Tho Independent party of the Eighth Congressional district has changed its name to the People's party in order to conform in title to the State independent organization.

The Ethel Towne case is still occupythe attention of the Circuit court, and will probably continue during tbe groater part of to-day. The Gosnelt case against the Daily News is now ready for the jury, pending Judge Taylor's instructions.

A second suicide for the week was that of W. W. Hare, the east Main street shoemaker, who died in the city hospital at Indianapolis, Saturday, from an overdose of morphine. He had been on a long spree there, of which his self-des-truction was the end. He leaves a wife and daughter.

Charles W. May, a young blacksmith who worked for Peter Stein at Third and Cherry streets, committed suicide by shooting himself Saturday afternoon at the house of his father-in-law, Luther Stark, 110 Park street. The deed was premeditated, and was the result of trouble with his wife, from whom he had seperated several times in recent months. Ho was 28 years of age.

A convocation of the Central Deanery of the diocese of Indiana was held at St. Stephen's church Monday and Tuesday. Many visiting pastors were present and reports of their work were of the most encouraging nature. Bishop Knickerbocker was here and was in charge of Tuesday's services. The present convocation is one of three held each year, and embraces representatives of about sixty-five churches, going to make up tbe central Deanery of the one diocese comprising the entire state.

Vigo county's first farmers* institute was a big success, and that such was the result leads to the sincere hope that future efforts in this line may even surpass it. The attendance at the opening session Tuesday morning was 300, comfortably filling the Circuit court room In which all the meetihg* were held. This was the smallest attendance of any of the day sessions, and shows to what an extent the farmers of the county were interested. Mr. J. M. Sao key, by reason of his constituted leadership of the committee, presided, filling the chair with ability. The programme of the two days was carried out, with but two or three exceptions, as published in last week's Mall, and was instructive as well as interesting in every detail. From Judge McXutt's opening address of welcome to the last paper on Wednesday,

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The semi-annual report of the Humane society, compiled by Inspector Bradbury is as follows: Children—Abandoned or neglected, 36 beaten or abused, 72 homeless, 7 having improper homes, 37 incorrigible, 1. Animals—Beating or whipping, 75 overloading 41: overdriving or overworking, 2 driving when galled or lame, 64 torturing, 6 deprived of necessary food or shelter, 72 driven when diseased, 13 general cruelty, 14 offering diseased animals for sale, 4 abandoning animals to die, 6 warned, 2S6 animals taken from work, 21 animals killed being unfit for further use, 25 dog fighting, 3. The showing is an excellent one, and speaks the interest taken and efficiency of Mr. Bradbuiy.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE FAT MEN'S CLUB.

As a mirth provoking combination the "Fat Men's Club," which is to be presented at Naylor's opera house this evening, is a gigantic sucoess. The fun is fast and furious from the rise to the fall of the curtain. The fun, too, is of a refined nature and the performance first class in every respect. The incidental specialties introduced are of a high order of merit and Mr. Stewart ia his new play fully maintains the excellent reputation won in the "Two Johns." The "Fat Men's Club" was presented here last season and it made such a good impression that the opera house will most likely be crowded to-night.

SPIDER AND PLY.

M. B. Leavitt's spectacular pantomimic burlesque extravaganza comes to Naylor's Tuesday evening January 20th. The company numbers forty people, and embraces the choice of American operatic, pantomine and vaudeville stars, and several of the latest European novelties. The story of the "Spider and Fly" is not only deeply interesting but teaches a good moral, and serves as the foundation for a delightful evening's enjoyment catchy music, funny topical songs, magnificent scenery, half a dozen imposingly gorgeous ballets, processions, marches, endless grotesque comedy, scores of amusing witticisms, and an even larger and better stook of what are called local hits. The costuming has beep lavishly supplied. Not a shabby or cheap looking item is seen in it. The materials all of the finest, the colors are rich and artistically distributed that in the successive groupings there is scarcely, even a jarring Shade, but each lends effect to the others, while that in every particular it is fresh, new and brilliant looking goes without saying. There are no stars in this company, but there are several who have been stars in other companies, among the most prominent may be mentioned Hilda Thomas, Irene Voriiona.

OLIVER BYRON.

Next Wednesday evening the scenic production of one of the brightest plays entitled "The Plunger," will be given at Naylor's. This is a new play and was written expressly for Oliver Byron, a well known favorite of the stage and a Baltimorean. Mr. Byron as Dexter Digit assumes a character peculiarly suited to him. The play was written by D. K. Higgins, and is in five acts, during which many startling scenes are exhibited. It is also full of many comic scenes that will make you laugh. The scenes are laid in New York and are characteristic of that great city. Exciting episodes are also shown, such as throwing a lady in front of a Harlem train a terrific storm of lightning and thunder with real water in torrents. Tbe last act introduces hypnotism, with its funny incidents, and closes with the "Plunger" as a happy man. Miss Kate Byron does good work as the "Plunger's Widow."

PAT ROONEY.

Pat Rooney and his New York Star Combination company will hold the boards at Naylor's on next Thnrsday evening, presenting Mr. Rooney's successful musical comedy, "Pat's Wardrobe." Rooney, that inimitable Irish comedian, grows funnier as he grows older. He introduces a number of fresh and very amusing hints, and indulges in a great many rollicking Irish songs, in which he has no peer. The company is composed of excellent stock.

Fifteenth annual mask ball of the Ringgold band, at Germania hall, Monday eve., Jan 19th. Admission, gents 75c., ladies 25c.

No time like the preaeat to buy goods at lowest prices. Only reliable goods handled at The Fair, 325 Main.

Parlor and drawing-room decorations are always desirable and especially so are the novelties in this line. Consequently the progressive housekeeper will always be on the lookout for some novelty to take tbe place of an old ornament in her rooms. The latest of those will always be found on display at C. W. Herring's, where prices will suit one and all.

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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAUI

the speeches and responses were of an exceptionally appropriate and excellent nature. Prof- Latta, of Purdue University, the organizer and pusher of the series of institutes being held over the State, was on hand with timely talks, and his presence was a great stimulus to the institute. James A. Mount, who was to have read a paper, was unable to be present, but Mrs. Mount was there and her paper fulfilled all expected of her besides making up for the deficiency of the senator. Col. Thompson spoke yesterday, and his address was received, as are all his public responses, with enthusiasm and praise. The ladies who helped to make up the pleasing programme are to be especially complimented. Without their charming papers the institute would have been far less interesting and possibly less profitable.

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PERSONAL MENTION.

Tbe Mail will be pleased to publish all personal and society notes sent to the office before Friday noon of each week.

Mrs. Ed Fairbanks is sick with scarlet fever.

Alex. Crawford was able to be out one day this week. Mrs. D. W. Molton,of Paris, HI., is visiting In the city.

Clias. Bolahd is confined to the house with congestion. Miss Mayme Hendricks has, returned from a visit to Paris.

Mrs. Smith of Rockville is visiting her son, Merrill N. Smith. Johu J. and P. Frisz are visiting relatives in North Vernon.

Fred Goldsmith left Thursday afternoon for Canada on business. Mrs. G. A. Adkins, of Corey, Ind., is visiting relatives in the city.

Henry G. Miller left for Nashville, Tenn., to be gone several days. Mrs. Chester H. N. Brisc e, of Chicago, is visiting relatives in the city.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schaufter, of east Poplar street, a son. Miss Ada Shewmaker is visiting Miss Bertha Eastlake in Crswfordsville.

Mrs. R. K. Lord, of Lake Maxinkuokee, is in the city visiting Mrs. Confare. Miss Clara Rockwell, of north Seventh street, has returned from Attica Ind.

W. H. Duncan, of Ft. Defiance, Arizona, arrived in the city this afternoon. James McGregor, of Utah, is in the city, stopping at the Terre Haute House.

Mrs. Nelson Isham, of Cedar Rapids, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Warren.

Miss Rena Tolbert, of north Fourth street, has been quite ill, but is improving

Miss Rena Tolbert, of north Fourth street, has been quite ill, but is improviug.

Miss Alice Look man, of Mulberry street, is visiting relatives in Madison,

Ind. Ensign Robertson, U. S. N,, and Miss Amelia Robertson, of Ashmore, III., spent apart of the week visiting in the city.

Miss Mildred Bur of New York, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. W. R. McKeen.

Mrs. Witt accompanied her guest, Miss Emma Nealis, to her home in Lebanon Thursday.

Walter Mills has gone to Chicago to accept a position in the Belding Electric Motor Company.

Miss Anshburg, of^ Chicago, is in the city visiting her sister Mrs. Sam Kleeman for a fe\v days.

Mrs. W. L. Kidder and Mrs. Frank Kidder and daughter returned to Detroit yesterday morning.

Miss Adda Hibben, of Greencastle, is in the city visiting the Misses Gfrorer, of north Eighth street.

Joseph Case, of Brockton, Ills., is visiting in the city. Mr. Case was at one time a resident here.

Miss Laura Paxton, of Kansas, 111., spent several days of this week visiting Miss Gertrude Byers.

Miss Adda Hibben of Greencastle, who has been theguestof the MissesGfroerer returns home Monday.

Miss Harwood, of Chioago, who has been visiting Miss Grace Havens, will leave for home Monday.

Misses May and Emma Kibby, of north Ninth street, who have been ill, are able to be out aga'n.

Miss Harris, of East Saginaw, who has Deen the guest of Miss Nellie McKeen, will return home Tuesday.

Anna, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Long, of north Second street, is very ill with lung fever.

Mrs. W. B. Rea, of Walnut street, was called to Springfield, 111., Thursday by the illness of her brother.

Misses Kate Wren and Mayme Hammers tein expect to attend the Gray club reception at Indianapolis.

Miss Dora TouteThas returned from Bloomington, Ind., where she has been visiting her father, Prof. Toute.

Mrs. G. R. Grimes has returned from Clinton where she has been spending several weeks with her brother.

T. W. Haymond, tbe well known young attorney, who has been seriously ill with congestion, is recovering.

Miss Katherine Haberlin, who has been visiting her parents for the past few days, has returned to Cayuga.

The Misses Law, of Evansville, are expected to visit Misses Emma and Fanny Buntin In the near future.

Miss Lulu Marie, of Indianapolis, formerly of this city, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Grow, of north Ninth street.

Capt. J. H. Allen and wife returned Wednesday night from their wedding trip and have gone to housekeeping.

Miss Lottie Albeim, of St. Louis, will soon arrive in the city and visit Miss Gussie Walser, of north Third street.

Mrs. Elizabeth McGregor and family have returned to the Terre Haute house where they will occupy suite of rooms.

Samuel Frank, who had a stroke of paralysis the first of the week, is improving and will soon be $ble to be out.

Miss Ada Johnson and Miss Tena Stewsrwald, of Center Point, are visiting Misses Lena and Emma Ascberman this week*

Mrs. Russell Wood has returned to Wheeling after a visit of several weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. WillaiA Kidder.

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Miss Jsmes of Saginaw Mich, who has been visiting Miss May Crawford goes to Indianapolis to-day to visit before returning home, "if-'

Miss Hollis, of Boston, who was the guest of Miss Frank Haberly, left for Chicago, Wednesday, to visit there before returning home.

Frank Jordan, of north Third street, was pleasantly surprised by a number of his friends Wednesday evening, the occasion being his eighteenth birthday.

Councilman E. A. Hess, who is working for a large book house at Chicago, has written here that he is not well pleased with his position and he may return to this city.

E. M. Goodwin, state agent of the Travelers' Insurance Company, has found it necessary to make Indianapolis his headquarters, and has moved with his family to that city.

Township Assessor Michqal J. O'Connell was suddenly seized with congestion at Third and Main streets last evening, and fell on ths stieet. His condition at the present time is not known.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Watkins, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., have moved to this city and w:ll oocupy their residence east of the city. They are now visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Lockman for a few days.

Otis Vancee, for many years with the American Wheel Co., has accepted a position with the Breffington Wheel Works at Burlington, Iowa. He writes that he is well pleased with his new work and the place.

Mrs. Mollie Robinson will open on next Thursday, January 22, at No. 45 north Sixth street, a parlor for manicuring, chiropody and hair dressing, where bhe will be pleased to see her old friends and all parties requiring her seryices.

Among the new bargains in real estate offered for sale by W. M. Slaughter, is a double store room with dwelling lot good sized, good well and cistern at corner of Eighth and Lafayette. This will be sold cheap or exchanged for small property. Another is a new four-room house on Gilbert avenue for $1,200..

For birthday or wedding piesents consult The Fair, 325 Main. No easier way known of saving money.

All heavy goods whacked in pieces at Ford & Overstreet's.

Go to Peter Miller, for lap Robes, Blankets and Harness supplies of all kinds. Prices there will surely please. 505 Main street.

For a thorough practical course of training in Book-keeping, Penmanship, Arithmetic, Shorthand, and Type-writ-ing go to Garvin, at the Demorest Business College, 661 Maiu, Bindley Hall.

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THE GREAT CROWDS

Carrying away Armloads of the

Ever, heard of from the great

Fire and Water Sale

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FURNISHINGS,

HATS, CAPS and GLOYES.

Hundreds of people turned away unable to gain admission to the store on account of the great crowds. The great sale will be continued. Come, everybody, and we will try to serve

Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers

"A soft answer turneth away wrath," but a soft snap in the way of a good dinner don't turneth away a tramp by a long shot. When I see a pore crittbr dyin' fur somethin' to eat Ijist sets out the best I got fur 'em, and Lord how they did keep comin' till I found a chalk mark on the gate, left

kind o'keerless by one of 'em, I reckon. I rubbed it out, and the' ain't none of 'em ben around sense, though I have jist as good vittles as I use to, bein'a I never go no placs but to E. R. Wright's White Frunt, fur 'em. And my cupboard's full all the time of the best things to eat. Drop in there this afternoon and you will find everything the stumick craves, such as Dressed Poultry, Country Butter, Home Made Cheese, Cauned Goods, at reduced prices, Apples, Oranges, and Malaga Grapes, Fancy California Dried Fruits, Pure* Home Made Maple Syrup, and White Clover Honey,

Imperial Crank Tubular Lanterns, best in the world simplicity itself sold everywhere at 75c, only 48o at the everpopular variety store, The Fair, 325 Main.

Ray & Werkhelser.

Have opened a new cigar store at 405 Main street. They have a fine line of Imported and Domestic Cigars, also Key West and all the best varieties. Give them a call.

Cutting and slashing in prices at Ford & Overstreet's.

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. _________________

Are You Hungry?

J. A. Weldon, the grocer, at 24 south Seventh, can satisfy your hunger with the choicest groceries and at reasonable cost. Dressed poultry a specially.

Now is your time to get

Parlor Furniture

away below regular prices. No such prices ever offered.

Probst's,

642 Wabash Ave.

Dr. B. E. GLOVER,

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