Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 43, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 April 1891 — Page 5
'THE MAIL
A TAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Local News.
Your attention Is called to the "Wanted" column in this ihsuo of The Mail.
Dr. Austin Mariow died at the home of his sister in Greensburg last Sunday, and was buried there Wednesday.
The board of trustees of theState Normal school held a meeting here this week and re-elected the entire faculty.
Building permit* were issued by the city clerk since last report as follows: Charles A. I^inrc,
one
story frame dwelling,
Jcwctt'fl add., MOO. Arthur H. Springer, frame building, Canal sub., 8150.
Thomas Welsh, one story frame dwelling, H. Hlbloy'K Hub., foOO.
On Sunday, May 10th, Bishop Chatard will be here from Indianapolis to administer the sacrament of confirmation in St. Joseph's and St. Benedict's churches and St. Ann's Orphan asylum. St. Joseph's church has a class of fifty for the confirmation.
f'hristian church: Sunday school 9:30 a. in. preaching by the pastor, A. J. Frank at 11 a.m. and 7 :-'50 p.m. The second sermon in the amies to young men and women will be delivered in the evening. Meeting of the Y. P. S. C. •E. at 0:.'J0 p. m. All are cordially invited.
A telegram was received in the city yesterday afternoon announcing the death of Col. C. O. Wood in Washington, I). O. The deceased was a son of the late Charles Wood, and had a geod record as a soldlor during the war. Of lato ho has been engaged in railroad business.
The parish school of St. Joseph's /Catholic church has a very large attendance this spring. There are about 250 pupils enrolled, the number being nearly equally divided between tho boys and girlH. There are ten boarders at the academy and there is talk of employing two extra teachers.
On Thursday night after the Coates col lego concert the South Third street car collided with tho car bound for north Sixth street, near the corner of Sixth and Main streets. The former had about fifty porsons on board at the the tiiuo, and tho accident, through gro#8 carelessness of drivers, might have been serious. Fortunately no one was hurt.
The State Normal school was visited Wednesday by tho educational committoo, who expressed themselves well pleased with the school and the manner in which it is conducted. The committee consists of Prof. K. G. Boone of the State University, County Superintendent Wisler of Wayne county, anA President Lord of the Wisconsin State Normal school at Moorhead, Wis.
Tho Carporters', Contractors' and iSuilders' Association met last Tuesday ovening and elected tho following officers:
ProH 1 (Ient—Jn inos Miller. Vlee-ProHlih'nt—Alfred Cortnor. Treasurer—1. W. Uardlnor. Secretary— K. M. Cornell. The labor situation was discussed at length, but it was agreed not to make public for the present any of the proproeeedings.
In the Superior court yesterday Frederick Fischer, administrator of tho estate of the late Michael Garvoy, brought suit against the Vigo Iron oompany, claiming damages in tho sum of ?10,000 on account of ttarvey's death by the recent accident nt the bins! furnace. The widow of tho late Patrick Hurley has brought a suit against the company for a like amount. The complaint allego that the furnace walls wore too thin, and built of defective material.
Tho following is a list of the tax collections made by the city treasurer for tho week ending last night: Hutnrdnv, April 8 227 71 Moudav. April 1:5 1.2» t'f Tuesday, April 14 1(S*1 Wednesday, April l.» 1,114 02 Thursday, April 10 K7V "V7 Friday, April 17 «VH W
Total «»a^ie SI Paring the six days euding last night tho county treasurer 40illected $28,7ttS.33. Next Monday is the last day for paving countr taxes.
George Sehaflfer dkni at his home in Indianapolis yesterday of nervous prostration, aged 68 years. JThe deceased was for many years a well known citizen of this city. Me leaves a wife and the following children: Mrs. W. 8. Kerlin, Indianapolis Mrs. C. A. Robinson, city Mrs. J. H.Siddell, Victoria, B. C. Mr*. W. 1. Black, Clay City, and Richard ScliatTer, San Antonio, Tex. The remains will be brought here for interment in Woodlawn cemetery to-mor-row.
Yesterday morning, at his home on south Seventh street, John C. Relchert died unexpectedly of asthma, with which disease he has been afflicted fer -V years, and which has confined him to bis house for the last six mentha. The deceased was native of Wneriemberg, Germany, were he was born in iv-.V He came to this country in 1S55, locating in Indianapolis, where he remained a y&ar and then caiuo to Terr* Haute to engage in the shoe business. Ten years later he sold his shoe busiHoss and conducted the Cincinnati house for a lhort time, returning to the efeot trade again and remaining in it till 1879, when he again sold out and has since devoted his attention to insurance. He nerved four years a* trustee from 1SS4. Mr. Reichert was a member of Benevolent Society, Humboldt I/txige, Goethe
Lodge and the G. A. R. He was also connected with the board of local fire insurance underwriters, A wife and three children are left to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place from the family residence Sunday afternoon.
Last Wednesday morning Mr. T, J. Griffith opened to the public his new shee store at 420 Main street. It baa been very appropriately named "Griffith's Palace Shoe Store," and it is a palace In every sense of the word. The room has been thoroughly overhauled, fitted with all the latest improvements, and has been elegantly finished regardless of expense, and with the sole object ih view of making it attractive. The floor has been lowered to a level with the sidewalks, which materially increases the height of the ceiling, the room is finished in oiled oak, the ceiling and walls handsomely papered, asid the shelving supplied with handsome boxes for the stock. Mr. Griffith ean, without fear oi successful contradiction, pride himself on having one of the handsomest stores to be found anywhere in the West. His many yeara experience in business in this city has enabled him to find out what the people want, and that want be has supplied.
Last Tuesday afternoon, at a depth of 175 feet, there was every indication that gas had been struck in Guarantee well No. 6, corner of Third and Mulberry streets. Although the gas was forcing its way up through 935 feet of water the drilling was continued until a depth of 1,015 feet was reached, when work stopped. When the drill was withdrawn the gas forced the water up through the b]4 inch hole with a rush. The gas ignited easily and blazed up at least five feet. When conveyed through a smaller pipe the gas blazed up about 20 feet. This find was made in limestone, which is something unusual, being generally found in Trenton rock, which is over 2,700 feet under ground here. It is not thought that the present find will justify the company in stop ping the drill and piping the well. Natural gas is found above the sea level, which is about '450 feet below the surface here, and unless the unexpected happens in this case the find will not amount to anything.
Tho will of the late John Biancby, who died here this week, was admitted to probate Wednesday. Ernest Bleemel is executor, and the estate is estimated to be worth $30,000, consisting of city and country real estate. The rents, under the will, are divided the first year between John Rotz, nephew, Mary Yogea, niece, and Henry Lancing, a friend. In consideration of masses to be said each year, on tho anniversary of their death, for himself, wife, step-son, and his stop-son's father, he gives part of lot 27 in Grovor's addition to St. Benedict's ohurch. The remainder of the estate is bequeathed to the Franciscan Sisters for the benefit of St. Anthony's hospital, of which institution he was several times an inmate, and of which he says: "I have been able to see and appreciate the vast amount of good that has been done, and the sufierings that have been alleviated, and I therefore desire to contribute my share towards relieving the sufferings of the poor who may be brought there from time to time."
OR AN J) COMMANDERY. Tho Grand Commandery Knights Templarof Indiana will hold its 37th annual convocation in this city next Tuesday and Wednesday, and tho ocoasion will be one of unusual interest in Masonic circles in Terre Haute. Headquarters have been established at the Terre Haute house, and at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday members in attendance will be escorted to the asylum by the Terre Haute Commandery in full Templar uniform. The line of march will be east from the Terre Haute on Main to Eighth south to Ohio west to Third north to Main east to Seventh and north to the asylum. From S to 10 p. m, a reception will be held in honor of the guests, after which a banquet will be given at the Terre Haute, of which the following is the programme:
MENU.
Oysters Raw. Sliced Lemon. Chicken Coquetts. Eacnlloped Oysters. Wine Jelly. Potato Salad.
Celery.
Tomato Catsup. Pickles. Turkey. Broiled Ham. Tongue. Assorted Cakes.
Neapolitan Ice Cream. Oranges.
Apples.
Bananas. Rolls.
White Bread.
Coffee.
PRANDIAL.
gold Orchestra Ferryman, E.
Processional Overture Rln Toast Master. Sir Wm. E. Address of Welcome
S ha W so
Response, R- E. Sir Henry H. Lancaster Grand Cbmmander Vocal Solo, Jndith Coucone
Mr*. Max Hobeix.
Poem, The Vision of Constanflne, (Original of the Templar Banner) E.SIrTho». R. Long Address Templarism in Indiana
R. E, Sir William Hacker, P. G. C. Vocal tJolo, Serenade Shubert Dfcn Davis. "The Sir Knight lgM
TB. Sir Wlnfield T. Durbln, G. W
Address (Characteristic) R. E. Sir Henry C, Adams. P. G. C. Vocal Quartette «ad the Moment of Parting
Mrs. Dan Davis*, Mrs. John R. Hager, Gabe ax»d Dan Davis. Retnagesstonal Ringgold Orchestra
The second day of the meeting will be devoted to the transaction of business. The following is the list of officers of the Grand Commandery who will be in attendance: R. E., Henry H. Lancaster, Grand Commander V. E., Irvin B. Webber, Dep. Grand Commander E., Joseph A. Manning, Grand Generalissimo E., James B. Stafford, Grand Captain General E., Jaaies B. Stanley, Grand Prelate E., Simeon S, Johnson, Grand Senior Warden: E., Charles W. Slick, Grand Junior Warden E., Joseph W. Smith, Grand Treasurer E., William H.
Smythe, Grand Recorder K., Leonidas- and children. They have the agency for E. Smedley, Grand Standard Bearer EL/ 'Bteia, Block & Co., of Rochester, the finWalter M. Hlndman, Grand Sword Bearer Wlnfield T. Durbln, Grand Watdan E., Roger Parry, Grand Captain of the Guard R. E-, William Backer, Custodian of the Work R, E., Nicholas. R. Ruckle, Grand Correspondent*
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The following were the transfers of real estate filed for record during the last six days: Saturday 16 transfers, aggregating $3S,727 Monday .13 «.«S7 Tuesday 6 2.165 ay- ,, 10,258 16.175 $00
Wednesday Th ursday. Friday
Total .65 .*79.582
MARRIAGE RETURNS. The following marriage returns Lave been filed with the county clerk since last report: Wintworth P. Nichodeinus, City 24) Laura R. Kaiser, Poland, Ind •. 21 Harrap D. Milns, 522 N. 4th street. .76 Elizabeth A. Brotherton, 1110 S.2nd street SO Hardy Ohaver, Sullivan, Ind Bailie AJsman, Sullivan, Ind
George B. Gonld, City Amanda Oottretl, City Nathaniel T. Davis, Illinois .... Lydla Ann Bales, Illinois
President—J. Smith Talley. Vice President—Geo. C. Richards. Secretary—Charles Eppert. Executive Committee—J. Smith
Wherefore defendants pray judgment for costs. JUMP, LAMB, MCNUTT AND HAMILL,
When the case was called in court Tuesday morning the defendants failed to appear, and it was continued till Wednesday afternoon, and falling to appear on Wednesday the case was again continued till Thursday. On Thursday morning all the parties made their appearance, and Mr. Stimson made a lengthly argument against the constitu* tionality of the bill, citing numerous authorities, of which Judge McNutt made notes. S. R. Ham ill closed the case for the police commissioners and the case was taken under advisement by the court. The discuslon will be handed down some time next week in writing.* It will take sometime to go over all the authorities cited, and this Judge McNutt will do in a very thorough minner. The descision will cover every point in the case, and will decide the constitutionality of the law creating the metropolitan system. It is, perhaps, unnecessary to state that the conclusions arrived at by the court are looked forward to with nnusual interest.
The enterprising firm of Goodman 4 Hirschler are better prepared this spring than ever before to supply the people with first class clothing at very reasonable prices. Their ready made clothing department is stocked with the latest and nobbiest line of suits for men, boys
eet boys' and childrens' clothing establis men in the country. Their assortment of light overcoats has never been surpassed. Their merchant tailoring deparment is one of the very best and largest ia the state.
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COAL OPERATORS.
A secret session of the bituminous coal operators of Indiana was held in the Terre Haute house Wednesday evening. Those present were R. W Rippetoe, L. D. Thomas, J. Smith Talley, George C. Richards, Charles Eppert and Edward Wilton, of this city Charles P. Walker, John Hewitt, N. C. Anderson and H. C. Whitcomb, of Clinton Joseph Martin, Rosedale A. M. Ogle, Indianapolis Capt. A. B. Ashley, and Joseph Somers, Brazil George S. Engle, Evansville David Engle, Oakland City Col. Marion Dugger and Neal Bugger. The outlook for the coming year was discussed at length, and a series of resolutions was adopted that they would acceed to no demand for an eight hour day, or to have coal weighed before being screened. It was the sentiment of the meeting to return to the old scale of 15 cents per ton less for bituminous coal mining than for bloek. The following officers were eleoted for the ensuing year:
gle, Marion Dugger
The next meeting will be held on call of the executive committee.
THE POLICE MUDDLE. The metropolitan police question came «p serenely for its usual airing in the Superior court last Monday morning, by the defendants filing their answer to quo warranto proceedings as follows:
Jacob Kolsem et al. Come now the said defendants and for the answer to plaintiff's complaint say that heretofore, towit on the 13th day of March 1801, they were duly and legally appointed a board of metropolitan police commissioners for the said city of Terre Haute, under the laws of the state of Indiana, that thereafter on the 14th day of March, 1800, they duly and legally qualified as such board of metroplltan commissioners and have'.ever since acted and and are now acting as such board, and that they did tho acts complained of in plaintiff's complaint as such board of metropolitan police and in no other capacity commissioners whatsoever.
Evansville
Attorneys for defendants.
The answer was demurred to by the city attorney on the ground that it did not set forth the authority under which the defendants took possession of the police department. The court sustained the demurrer, whereupon the defense amended their answer by setting forth that the commissioners were appointed by the secretary, auditor and treasurer of state, as authorized by law, and that at the time of their appointment they were eligible to the positions. The city attorney then demurred to the amended answer on the ground that it was insufficient. While the arguments were In progress the court announced that if exSuperintendent Davis undertook to meddle with the force, as he had threated to do In the case of an officer who had been detailed for certain work by the new chief, he wluld be inclined to dissolve the injunction against the metropolitan commissioners. He alsq^tated that he thought the city council had acted improperly in refusing to pay Officers Pierce and Hyland, members of the municipal force, because they had accepted promotion from the state board and had continued to do the city service as patrolmen as before the appointment •f the state board.
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WILL PLAY BALL.
Interest in base ball revived here this week', mainly through the energy displayed by Joe McChesney, who would not give up the fight though all seemed lost. He was joined by Geo. M. Allen and Geo. A. Schaal, and soon a sufficient sum was raised to justify them in telegraphing President Ketchem, of the league, that Terre Haute is ready to join. A reply was received Thursday morning for Terre Haute to have her representatives in Grand Rapids yesterday morning, and Allen and McChesney were there on time with the required deposit ready to be placed to our credit as a member of the league.
The meeting at Qrand Rapids yesterday was largely attended. Toledo withdrew from the league and President Eetcham of that city tendered his resignation, W. S. Walker, of Detroit, was eleoted president in addition to his offioe of secretary and treasurer. This city was then promptly admitted to membership. A new shedule was adopted, in which Terre Haute will take part as follows:
Terre Haute.
At Home.
Fort "Wayne.
Grand Rapids.
Detroit
Dayton
Abroad.
May 8,10.11, June 12,13,14, Sept 0,1011. May 12,13,14. June lo, 16,17. Sept. 12,13,14. May 16.16,17. June 18,19,20. Sept. 15,16,17. May 18,19, 20. June 21,22, 23. Sept. 18,19, 20, May 22,23,24. Aug. 11,12,18.
Bay City.
Talley,
M. Oi
Joseph Martin, A, and David Engle.
June 10,11,12. July 25,26,27. Aug. 27,28,29. June 13,14,15. July 28,29, 30.
June 16,17,18. Aug. 3,4, 5. Sept. 2,3, 4. June 19,20,21. Sept. 5.6,7. Aug. 17,18,19. May 26,27,28. June 27.28,29. Aug. 7, 8, 9. May 29,80, 80. Jun 30, Jul 1,2 Aug30,31, Sep 1 June 2, 4,5. July 8,9,10. Aug. 20,21,22.
May 31, Je.1,2 Aug. 14,15,16. July 4,4,5. June 5,6,7. Aug 23,24, 25.
Peoria
This leaves three games to be arranged for with Ft. Wayne, Dayton, and Evansville.
Bracket who was expected to join this city, has signed with Peoria, but hopes are entertained that that that club will waive their claim and that the Terre Haute management will yet secure him'".
NOTICE TO TAXPAYEES. The time for paying April installment or State and County Taxes expires April 20th. Please be prompt so as to avoid penalty.
Prettier than ever before.
The Cosnen Folding Bed,
The best on the market guaranteed to be satisfactory.
PROBST'S
642 Wabash Avenue.
WALL PAPER mSUSE
ings. Hughes A Lewis, 28 S. Fifth St.
We Want Your Guess.
EVERYBODY INVITED TO GUESS FOR THE MAIL'S ANNIVERSARY PRIZE. REAB THE PARTICULARS.
On the 6th of July next the Mall will be wenty-two yean old, and on that date will gtve away a twenty dollar bill, which is now in a sealed case In The Mail office, to the person who will send to this office the first corrector nearest correct guess, If no correct guess Is received, of the number of the bill, said number being between 50,000 and 100,000.
Thg result will be announced on Saturday, Jnlyll, 1891. ooHsmovs.
This blank will appear weekly natil July 4th, Inclusive. The date thereon will be changed weekly. Any reader may compete by filling out a blank or blanks cut from the paper, provided the blanks are mailed to the Manager of The Mall, Terre Haute, Ind., not later than five days after the date of the blank so mailed.
No blanks, however, will be received after 6 p. m. Monday July 0,1891. All blanks received will be properly numbered in the order in which they are -received and filed In boxes provided for that porpoea.
Here hi the blank, which please fill out ias directed and mall or send to the Manager of the Saturday Evening Mall, Terre Haute, Ind.
April 18.
My gne» of the number on the Twenty-Dollar BUI In The Mall's Anniversary GuessIs:
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New Spring Stock of
FURNITURE
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AT SIGHT
The Best Medium Prieed Folding Beds in the City. New Styles.
Strong, Finely Finished, Easy Working, Well Balanced.
See our line before you buy.
Fisbeck's Furniture House,
311 Wabash Ave.
We show 12 lines of Men's Suits that are worth
$13. at $10.
These Suits are in elegant patterns and made up in the best style. In Children's Suits we are showing several lines that are worth
$3.50 for $2:
They are pretty and durable. We have Children's Suits as low as $1.25 worth $2.0X) elsewhere. Special Hat'Sale, don't fail to take one of them in.
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Will buy a fine Stift or Soft Hat worth $2.50 elsewhere. See our Children^ Shirt Waists sold at Half the Regular Price.
PIXLEY & CO
Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers.
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Leaders of Fashion, Merchant Tailors and Clothfe,, Jg* Comer Main and Fifth Streets.
Wall Paper, Decorations, Window Shades, Room Mouldings.
COMPETENT WORKMEN.
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654 Wabash Ave. McKeen Block.
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CHANGE OF PLAY NIGHTLY. SEATS ON SALE AT BUTTON'S BOOK STORE.
READ-Hidden Hand-READ
To-day we destribufce to the citizens a paper called "Hidden Hand" upon each there is a number. Compare the number on the paper, with the one to be on the article in our East show window. The -person holding the Lucky .Number can have a $25.00 Gentleman's Suit, a $5.00 Boy's Suit, a $5.00 pair of Pants, Umbrella and so forth on presenting the LUCKY NUMBER PAPER at our store.
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