Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 December 1891 — Page 1
/Vol. '22 —No. 25
TOWN TALK.
THE MERRY CHRISTMAS CLOSE AT HAND-
$!*«•«, Karl Attracting
Strife* 8«*roln|tly Weakening.
The shew window* aiong tbe various
play* which are made it would be very
dlfAcuit thai tbo people of this
city have |u«*wli
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Hl'KKKT J.UlHTINU.
At the last meeting of the council, In Its private office on Malu street, was decided to advertise forbids for the building of an electric light plant. If, upon examination of the plans and bids, they conclude to build it would take several months before a system could he completed and the lights turned on. The .present contract expire* on February 1st, ISH2, and as the council has refused to renew it what will the elty do for light until the completion of the new plant? Theu, again, if the city is going Into the electric light business what kind of a plant is it going to have, what will it cost, and can It afford it? •••Among the cities which went into this huslneason its own uewint Colum bus, Indiana. Eighteen months ago it .nveeted 113,000 in a plant of the West "*nghnusM» pattern. A dispatch from that town this week statc« that the lam nr» worn out and the council has author the mayor to sell them and pur eha*e a new system. This looks had for jfitnl system. Hut aside from that, can Aha city put In a pi.uit? I he law pro Vldes that the city camt.-t contract an Indebtedness to exceed two per on! of the **sos«pd valuation of taxable* »The cltv xhnvvs a valuation of two p^r f»U,oo». The city no* debt of ^tjl.iHV. atnl a h\ making it'
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Saturday
s""c
with eaj,'cr -rowds, who if they do riot (n,v
wi*h to purchase now are bent on tnak-
lng selections for Christmas. Tt.us far
to the inusie of prosperous times, and there will be no diminution In the number of presents given. And there is a rual pleasure in giving. Poeple unqueationablv find it s«, In this business inoelety is steadily advancing aud thus, by juveniles particularly, the return of this holiday season iw looked forward to very year with Increasing interest. The great religious feature of the day, being the advent of Christ, in more and m»r* becoming a secondary feature, and while this I* not forgotten, or likely to bo forgotten, th« giving and receiving of gifts t» one mode which the masses of the people have choxen for expressing their feelings of gratitude. This feature la to be commended. Abused it undoubtedly Is, to mffli' extent, but the disposition to give, which reaches Its at-reugth at this period, leads the feet of benevolent p«i»oiiN to the abodes of want, where, with liberal hands, the distressed are re1 loved and sad hearts made glad. Would that the volumes of gins to the poor enuId be ho Increased that.lt would How iniosvery needy household, so that tho poor, the cold aud the naked could unite with their more fortunate fellow-eiti/.ons iu the many greetings of tho sensor.. That would present a scene which might oarr.v joy l»t« the midst of angels. While, therefore, we do not forget to ep rv hall }d «v friendship, lot the hiJunetTou* to remember the poor be borne in mind, and the duty performed. Thus we shall be aide, with warm hearts and good consciences, to exchange the many greetings of tho season.
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eltv will ie.v^veT^.tW*» from fond* Imduded thw ov.» vtat« tneut, which would nxlu'.v the to How ever, if the estimated of the jla«? be added to this St would «w.»U the debs to fIIIt.TOO, or buyouts
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limit.
'Probably the electric light or!" ^Siion in like the on* t» purchase the water wrk«, which went U, an atteaipt prprivate a Hairs for the purpose
U»d»ng out the amount snxe*t».l how much it pay*. A ritKU' rv 1:5.
I on© retort being required, and a manufar:turing concern using large quaotities can put up its cvwn machinery and run
SEASON gas direct from the holder to the boilers, the quantity required being regulated automatically. Practical gas
When th« i.i®hu o« Out the City, Like men ridicule the idea of making gas at win be in the iwrk-A cheap'• anything like the cost named, or mak-
Attention—The it of any kind of coal. At any rate the company h«u* sufficient faith in their patent to pay the expenses of a commit-
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streets bear unmistakable evidence that vcmti^ato and report to their people. The Christmas is near. Judging by the dis-
from Indianapolis to Maysvlllo to in
eoaunitteo
eHt
pacing, or
went down this week, and
JtJJ repnrl wjj[
be looked for with inter-
if ga» can be manufactured as
claimed every person will want it in
likely to be called upon to po*« through preference to coal. and manufacturers hard time*. The stores are thronged
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pUt jn private plants. Coal will be
Jn t}u,
part
manufacture of gas,
„H t|,fi lignite leaves no residue there
wjjj bu mt cl|rt witj,
tb« holiday trade has been satisfactory question will be solved for all time to to the merchants, and promise* much ,.oll)e Truly the discoveries of the latbetter before the clone of the wasori.
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There in no evidence of distres* in any wonderful, and there seems to be nothqnarter, but every tiling seems dancing
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the smoke
Nineteenth century are
jH pa«t rinding out.
ASM TIIKV TOOK HIM IN.
Some time ago a stranger died among strangers in it strange city. The body was turned over to an undertaker and some one telegraphed the dead man's people. A relative went after tho body, but in his hurry and oxcltement forgot tttko along the ready money which would t» requi for fuueral expenses. Arrived at his destination tho relative hurried at once to the undertaker's aud commenced the purchase of a funeral outti The undertaker wanted his money iu advance, or security, and neither being at hand Immediately the relative was compelled to go elsewhere. Happening to meet a number of a fraternity to which he belonged ho was taken to another undertaker, who, after looking him over, concluded ho was honest and agreed to do the work for him without tiny security further than his word. But when Undertaker No. 2 went after the body Undertaker No. I demanded $20 for allowing the body to remain in his establishment over night. The i.oi was paid, the body was removed, a red for burial and forwarded to the ..lie home of the dead. After the burial the amount of the undertaker's hill was promptly sent him, with an additional sum for his kindness, but. the latter was returned. The undertaker who NSnokewrtomer'a face for'The bill probably didn't make as much as the fellow who charged twenty dollars fur stonire on the corpso, but he has good tso to feel much better over the transaction. He will be kindly remembered hv tho friends of the man he befriouded while the other will ho hold In contempt and cause hatred of tho community in which he lives.
TBI! STH1KR.
There are indications that the strikers In the coal mining districts are weakening, and it would bo no surprise to hear of them going to work at an}' time. A number did go to work at Coal Bluff early In the week, aud this caused the strikers to go down there, destroy the machinery aud throw it down tho shaft. In thirteen block coal mines there are now Iti7 men at work at the old prices, and they are threatened with "white cap" punishment they do not quit. As loug as the miners conducted their strike in an orderly manner, refraining from tl»:»
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nt of hieh a n-l.I sS'.HK* ir.dc'c.cd tutwi of iM the
The |%eo|»l« Of lndi»»a|«oH* and vlciai-1 siime work. ty »re more or l*i»erest»d in a m^ent dls^ ver v. or alleged di^verv. »f fueJ Social Circle, gws which can b» wauufactuml fer a «icn»g, it usade by what is called he Invitations are oht for ft dancing p*rftartis pr and It 1* elalmed there i« vy to giv»n by William Bxttitia, sno^ssful plaut Sir tq»eration Isa Mays- Wednesday, the itnl inatant. ville. Ky. Its »e*» say that they csao a. is multlBf «»w*lw pr»a a a a bm gfvtni la pound*-of J? s* «*1,^ 00, New Y««r*a «*•, heated »teaUl and air, aad
any ki»d of can le ?hl* gwu
•«o it t* *aid, can manttteftltuwrt wAs fron? oo*-and-a »!f ftve e#s is l»e-r e« 14c Iwt. It eeouin# the same he* 5
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of force and unlawful acts,
they had the sympathy of people generally, who wished them sneemw. But when it me* to the destruction of property, and the attempt to prevent men by force from working, they will lose all they have gained in public good will. This w«»eK a thousand dollars were received for distribution among the idle men and their families, which was a very small sum for the main ten ance of ,««vfra,l hundred pwple for three weekv, ospwhilly at this treason of the rear. The men ex peeled much more, and were is to belief Utey would receive it. l"oles.« inorw liberal provision is nvtde for them th«en»nees are the strike wiU not ?»nilmie inn Ion iter. Men will not snow their families to suffer if Ciey can avoid l!, and low wages are ivrtainlv preferable to starvation and cold during the winter months!, and thai «ea*on of the year when everyone likes to have plenty and lie happy. The gentlemen who are drawing good salaries for encouraging the strike have represented everything to be lovely, while the reverse seems to be the ca#e. and the miner* at work cannot assist thoae .* they encourage to strike the latter catinot expect to succeed and must soon re-
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units of Indian* »*U»mS g»», wiwMUif «f W. R- McKeeo, Jr., !«, E, Pugh, «. *llcged a«^mt« teata whi^&arebeen ^*loa K. Dowliog, Wm. Peon t»ade. Ihc is ft»HtittUOUs, only
Elliott Wednesday the i6th, al aad John D. CheataoU
TERRE HATTTE, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 1*2, 1891.
the residence of the bride's parents, on north Thirteenth street. They will be at home after January 1,1892, at Ft. Worth, Texas.
The Wabaah club will dance the old year out and the new year in in Bindley ball. It will be a full dress affair, and only a limited number of invitations will be issued. The full Ringgold orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the occasion.
No decision has yet been reached in the metropolitan police case, and there is every reason to believe that it will be allowed to go over until after the holidays. On the principle that "ponderous bodies move slowly" the Indiana Supreme court must be great in its immensity.
The mother of A. J. Crawford, of this city, died at her home in Newcastle, Pa., on the night of Friday, the 4th instant. Her son had been at her bedside for several days previous to her death. James P. Crawford, accompanied by Mrs.'A. J. Crawford and family, left Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral.
Invitations are out for the marriage of William M. Harkness and Anna Mae Davis, daughter of It P. Davis, on Saturday evening, December 19th, at 8 o'clock. They will be married at Asbury Church. Both have been attending school at DePauw university, Miss Davis being at her home here since Thanksgiving.
Tuesday evening the members of the Areme club entertained Terre Haute chapter No. 43, Order of Eistern Star, In tho chapter room of Masonic hall. The address of welcome was delivered by Mr. Charles H. Goodwin and Worthy Patron C. T. Fairisthal responded. Vocal and Instrumental music and recitations followed, the affair terminating with a splendid banquet.
The Terre Haute Mineral Paint Company is the name of a new corporation organized here this weok with a capital stouk of $40,000. The incorporators are S. R. Hamill, John M. Siner and Thomas F. Douhara, who are also directors Tor the first year. The company will operate forty acres of land near Youngstown, this county, where at present they have about $5,000 worth of machluery.
Since the departure of County Commissioner Miller for the south the affairs or the bode to which he belongs l(Mt ill interest to the outHide world. The petitions for appointment to the various positions have been pigeon-holed temporarily Rnd the host of cmdldates are anxiously awaiting the return of the democratic majority. Rumor says that Judge Jump is to be appointed county attorney.
There is more sickness In towu at the pre»ent time than there has been for years. La grippe is the prevailing complaint, and it seems to take particular delight in renewing Its acquaintance with its former victims. There aro a fe iv cases of scarlet fever, mare of whooping cough, and an increase of diphtheria cases. Tho superintendent of the schools and the school trustees are doing all in their power to guard against the spread of infectious diseases, but their efforts are not bacKed by a few fool doctors, who seem to prefer the good will of one or two patients to tho safety of the community.
Mrs. W. C. Lawes, or north Ninth street, entertained the Vandalia Euchre club last Saturday evening In honor of her guest, Miss Annie Lawes, of Bloomington, lad. The order of the evening was cards, music and refreshments. Those present were L. E. Walker and wife, J. N. Yancleve and wife, C. A. Bennett and wife, Grove R. Crafts and wife, Ed. Viquesney and wife, Wm. Frit* and wife, Edward Bldaman and wife, F. M. Cliftand wife, Chas. Sc tt and wife Mesdames Crooksbank and Kilmer Misses Sophia Scott, May me Baker, Emsna Baker,
Katie Ntrouse, and Fannie Crafts Messrs. Brandenberg and Tomlittson. The Home Circle gave its first reception of the season lK5U-*32 at the Terre Haute last evening. The guests they arrived were received in the parlors by Mesdames W. R. McKeen, F. C- Crawford and Frank McKeen, who constituted the reception committee. The spacious dining hall was set apart for dancing, and was in charge of a floer committee consisting of S. S. Early, S. C. McKeen and A. Crawford. Sapper was served in the ordinary. The music was furnished by the Ringgold orchestra, and the programme consisted of eighteen numbers. Those present were: W. R. McKeen and wife, Frank McKeen and wi/e, Dr. S. M. Rice and wife, F. C. Crawford and wife, Ir. *s. J. Young aad wife, Ben McKeen and wife, Herman Hulman,Jr., and wife, B, G. Hndnut and wife, S- S, Early and w$fe,C. W. Hamill aad wife, Tnatcher Parker and wife and C. F. Patnam and wife. Mesdames Thomas Ben bridge, Joshua Jump, Han sail E. Reed and Pa«line Montagoier. Miases Sue Bait, Aliee Warreo, K*tb«rfa« Hadnat, OoeCondlU of Chicago, ftmoie O*Boyle, Heitl# Allen. Mabel Cook, Eltse Hudson, May Crawford and Han a ah Smith. Mewtr*. Jacob tear. Charts* B*ur, 3. C. Buaiiti, L.
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Diamonds, Watciies, Clocks, Sterling Silver, Opera Glasses, Bric-a-Brac, Etc., A. F. Froeb & Co.
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A MAN'S OBSERVATIONS.
THE LARGE NUMBER OF BACHELORS IN GOOD SOCIETY.
A Good VTlfe the Best Friend Gives to Man—Where tlo Women Get Their Money for Dress?—What the Education of Woman May Finally Lead To, etc.
According to a society directory just out, there are 3307 bachelors among the people who make up good society in New York—that is, twice as many unmarried men as women, and more unmarried men than married. There are §098 names in this directory of polite society. Of that number, 330T are those pf unmarried men, 1503 are those of un«arried women, and 311)8 are the names Of married men and their wives. This indicates the extent of the bachelor habit in New York. There are twice as many bachelors as maidens. And yet there is no complaint. Not one of these 3000 celibates will admit he could not find a wife if he chose. It has long been a matter of remark that men do not rush as impetuously into marriage as they used to. When Grover Cleveland was married he was President of the United States and 49 years of age. Gov. Hill is still a bachelor. Here are two eminent exam pi
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TLTimldity makes ber more
camEl 11 |\fyour male friends. She, ther|| f\
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ai counsels you to do an
imprf A-JLJ^iing, Rely, then, on her wisdoib, faithfulness, and scorn the thonght of proving unfaithful to the tenderness which, should occasion demand, would impel her willingly to die for you, as when the brutal Emperor Claudius commandod the death of her husband, the wife, Arria, stabbing herself, banded him the dagger, with the I mfhortal Wordi»: "Paetua, lt does not hurt."
"Where does all the money come from to keep women in stylish dress?" was t&e ejaculation of a lady more given to home duties than street promenading. The query, is indeed a significant one. If ono for a moment he will at once AO that vast sums aro expend! I |ly by women to keep thenTj^yljJi Vjie as fashionably dressed lad^r Vlone the acknowledged 20 cultivate a taste for fa*^'IRSx UV«, but women of middlJ ^BARGA*011 domestics. Certain
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will not who tak|()
Kilmer,
»the idea that without
mmiyobody. They seem to
forjroSl 2 «iwn proud personality feOOlKong shone resplendent, 1' wo|| In cambric or silk. No
UK) Ijti/manifest a desire to dress -.ftibors, if her circumstances war it. There are some women 'jjasuro in being on the street to dlsplav^lieir costly gowns. But In many caafflf they do so at a great sacrifice, attracting general attention and sometimes adverse criticism. A woman should always be neatly dressed, but not extravagantly, unless her means are unlimited, and even then the line should be drawn. Some women can appear to much better advantage In the matter of dress, with one-half the amount of money that others do, because they are tasty as well as judicious and enconomical in their expenditures. With very small resources the careful woman is always prepared for a dress appropriate to the occasion and highly becoming to ber gracefulness and modesty.
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There is grwtt satisfaction in believing that the educated girl la more affectionate than the uneducated, an suggested by the London Spectator. Starting from that proposition, how easily could we imagine one of oar severe bluestockings, some lady of uncertain age who teaches the young idea, displaying, the opportunity offering, all the great affection which bad been throbbing in her bosom during the year* that she bad been struggling with logarithms and methods of teaching. If affection increases in direct proportion with education, surely the young men who go out on moonlight nights seven decades hence will live in elyslam. That prefapposes that education will continue to become more widespread. In the years to come there may be classes in •mutton, demonstrators of affection, and instructions in the divine art of making loye. Able professors will tell how and why the passage of the pone attittoruw will raise in each maiden1* breaat a longing, a yearning for she knows not what. Tfcen abe will reach the next eta**» and toon she write#
E, D. after her first demonstration in •olid geometry, she wilt heare a *%bt •tretdi forth her beautiful arms, and cry for Use sympathetic soul, rnhk-h
tigm mad figures have atoma «night was a aer»eetiing attcm,
her. And when, with all the education and refinement her instructors can give her, she leaves her alma mater, she will know more about the proper display of aflection and love-making as a flue art than the girls of our day dream of. In my next incarnation I hope to be an Instructor in a young ladies' seminary.
New York is an epitome of the world. Tbe intelligent traveler who bus not nionoy enough to go round the earth may here see tbe globe iu miuature. In Bleecker street, in the wine shops kept by the ex-soldiers or the commune of Paris, he will see France, Germany he will sea in Avenuo A. where the food and the customs of tho people are German. He will make a tour of Italy by going through Mulberry street, where he may see a secoud Naples. The exploration of Africa requires a simple
trip
best friend is a wife of good
seuse ^'icRgood heart, whom he loyes jce of t° auti-lthe saueshim. Iu woman there is il^coun^^0 delicacy of tact and id non-rdness of judgment which hirru tbi 11 ed to au equal degree thexwoman, if she is really
Terre
H(' have a sensitive regard
icss my iBr, honor, repute. She 'k'nsel you to do a shabby Ven always desires to be .(At the same time lier
throught Thompson street. A visit to China is effected by a short walk through Mott street, with its yellow gamblers, joss temple, Chinese stores, opium drives, Mongolian street peddlers, restaurants and gambling dens. Tbe Malay archipelago he will discover in one of the streets of the oast side, where 500 Malays live. India lies along tbe whaves of Brooklyn, where tbe jet black sailors of Calcutta come in on tbe India ships. Turkey is scattered over the city, and ho will catch occasional glimpses of it in the Turkish peddlers who go about in their national costume selling bead work. America ho will seo In the oipar-store signs Cuba in the cigar stores, and Spain in tho downtown tobacco factories. England he will meet in the English ale aud chop houses 011 the Sixth and Fourth avenues. Ireland, a^ it is in the wildest part of Counomara, be may visit in that part of tbe city named Goatville. Ho may see the Anarchists at their picnics, the socialists at their mass meetings, the actors in Union Square, the militia in the processions, the gamblers in their exchanges, the work people pouring out of the factories at 6 o'clock—in short, aU the varied and multifarious life of the great cities of the world.
Saturday to Saturday.
At the meeting of tho Terre Haute Literary club this week -PresU Hs T, Eddy delivered a very Interesting discourse on "The History of the Moon" Next Monday evening Prof. Wm. Stat/, will read a paper on "Bismarck and Wind throat."
Tho following are the new officers or the Terre Haute Liquor Dealers' Association: P. W. Stack, presidont August Baeder, vice president Louis Kalber, secretary Theo. Selbold, doorkeeper Alex Sandison, J. J. Hoach and Arnold Myer were elected trustees.
In the mayor's court this week a jury decided that dairymen who run milk wagons on the street, aro not peddlars under tho city ord.mincfl, because they don't go from house to house and request people to buy of them. It Is now in order to change the ordinance, If the dairymen are to bo taxed.
Tbe following are the new officers of Tammany Tribe of Red Men, elected at a meeting this week. Prophet—B. A. C. Volkrr Sachem—Samuel Hybarger Senior Sagamore—Dr. Van Valzab Junior Sagamore—A ugnst Wegener Keeper ol Wampum—Charles Murphy Collection of Wampum—Henry Smith Keeper of Record—Charles Gilmore.
Company B, of this city, was reorganized and formally mustered into the service last Monday evening by Col. John W- Ebel. The following officers were elected: Captain, A. T. Ballanger First Lieutenant, G. W. Biegler Second Lieutenant, Frank Parks First Sertceant, Ed. Thomas. A committee was appointed to draft by-law*. The company start* In with forty-six members, and will Ins known as tbe Terre Haute Rifle*.
At tbe request of Jerusalem Lodge No. 911, F. A A. M., of Clinton, the officer* of Euclid Lodge No. 573, «f this city, went up to Clinton on Wednesday to do exemplified work In the third degree. The party consisted of Charles Baleh, 8. M. Huston, Frank E. Dupell, Jonn Klckler, Charles Nay lor, Mr. Rice, of the Masonic Advocate, Wm. McDonald, Sol. A reel 1, A. C. Dnddleston, Emil Froeb, W. W. Hauck, Dr. A. Joseph Thompson, Jullu* F. Roedel, D. W. Gardiner, John C. Warren and Charles M. Daggett. In addition many were present from New Goshen, Dana and Newport.
Tbe feast of the im maculate conception was celebrated at St. Mary's of the Wood's on Tuesday, and the new church was dedicated. Bishop Chatard waa present and took tbe leading part In the services, assisted by Father Geugeun, of St Mary's, Father McEvoy, *f St. Joseph's, Father Flnnegan, and Father Kehi*. The altar boy* were Masters Frank Cmnin, Peter Fagan, Bert Mur* phy, Joseph Fagaa and Joseph Hanley, of St. Joaeph'a church* Among the young ladies who V*ok the white veil was a Mh«» Fleming, of Fort Wayne, sinter of Mrs. Dr. Willien, of thi* city. About 300 people from thU city attend* ed the exergiaes.
The meeting of the Owl* laat Saturday about
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Twenty-sccond Year
200 of the birds being present. Tho following gentlemen took the degree, each contributing his share to the hilarity of the evening: Dr. T. C. Ball, city C. W. Abbott, city John T. Staft, Kansas 111 William A. Bell Kansas, III C. M. Sherer, Kansas 111 Dr. C. P. Scndder, Washington J, L. Qulnn, Paris 111 J. Haslett, State Line W. K. Reynolds, Vigo M. Collins Vigo Dr. M.I. Hall, Newport. Tho regular exercises were followed by a banquet, consisting of all the good thincs of the season, and an excellent literary mul musical programme in which Messrs. O'Mo R. Make, Will Davis, Gabo Davis, Ward Weakly, Will Hamilton and the Jfiolinn club participated.
A few years ago one of the city school teachers so far forgot herself as to toll the children in her room, which wits the lowest grade, consequently had tho youngest children, that there was no Santa Claus, and that their parents had been deceiving them. The teacher who would thus dispel the brightest illusion of childhood is not. lit to teach, and her place should have been tilled by some ono whose heart could beat in unison with the little ones under her charge. Tho youth of the country learn soon enough, without being taught, how hard and rough aro tho facts of the world. It is to bo hoped that no such enllghtnient will bo veutured this year.
Already the spirit of "good will to man" is in tho air and both givers and the recipients of llielr Christinas gifts aro on the qui vivo for appropriate tokens of loving thoughtfulnoss. Though many a biting blast will chill tho seekers for choice and tasteful evidences of their affections for the dear ones who are to b» gladdened by Christinas joys, the attractions of tho brilliant windows, radiant with bright hues, laden with everything suggestive of tho holiday merriment will make thorn oblivious of cold,. Groups of mothers and happy hearted children crowd around tho holiday windows expressing thoir admiration of the exquisite toilet articles, tho gilded ears of corn, the elabroale "moucholr" cases, and numberless other lngeuius devices, of ornament and comfort.
Tho Cigarinakers' International Union No. 50, of this city, has elected offioers for the ensuing term as follows: President, Thos, J. Wiluioth vice jmwidsnCj, John Klaus financial secretary, Philip K. Relnbold treasurer, John W, Sartaln {correspondingsecretary, Carl Rath recording secretary, Chas. Brnnksn International auditors, John P. Smith, Wm. l'felf and C. Stoeckle exooutlve board, W, Piepenbrmk, J. P. Hagerty, Chas Feboronbacb and Nlc Wagner trustees, John Guosing, John Klaus and Thomas J. Wilmolh finance committee, Simon Hlmmelbaur and Carl Heckolsberg label committee, Charles Barker, James E. Ilogarty and J, Stoehr private treasurer, John Miller private secretary, Chris Wlrtli private auditors, D. Berger and William Mc En tee doorkeeper, William Loose.
The beautifully decorated windows of the city recall to many of us tbe days when there was not such provision made for the comfort, convenience and pleasure of tbe people, especially the young. A garrulous old man, whoso early days wore of the hardy past, stood admiring the attraetlvo displays of clothing and things suggestive of pleasure and comfort with words somewhat to the following effect: "How changed Is everything from my boyhood I Nobody ever heard of a boy tailor then. Ob, how the breeches were cut down and traveled through two or three boys, and finally made patches. A youngster was lucky to have a grandmother who could knit him a pair of milts, or he went without. They were never bought. Sleds, *k.«te*, balls or even marbles made the seema hero #lthpowerand nt i.e. Bless yon! Christmas wasn't half much thought of an Thanksgiving, I'vugh the boys saved every penny to *'m« fun at the end of the year."
The annual report of the State Normal School ban heen submitted to tbe governor by President W. W. Parsons, It is a very exhaustive document and details elaborately the condition aud needs of tbe school. The present term is the largest fall terta ever known In tbe history of tbe schoel, there being 440 poptls In attendance, an increase of fifty-four over that of Ian fall. President Parsons suggests that tbrise things are needed to advance the interests of the school, via.: The advancement of the requirements for admission the discountenance of the class organization habit and lastly, tbe imperative need of new science building. The total enrollment for 1^91 has been 1,0W6 for IgpO, it was 1,009. Arrangement* have been made with the State University mud
Wabash College whereby the graduates of the State Normal School can enter the junior elasa of either of these college*, provided they have completed the Normal school's English and Latin coarsea, and on the completion of the two year* college course can get a degree of B. 8. from the college. The -rotary'a report shows a balance in the treasury en Oct. 31, of
tiQ,42^02.
The receipts during the year were PV and tbe expenditures, $17,872,5".