Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 33, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 February 1892 — Page 4

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TERRE HAUTE. FEB., 6, 1892.

BRAZIL has an "Isaac P. Gray" club, whose members wear gray suits and .gray plugs, and by the time the national democratic convention meets they will be considered as fine a lot of grays as the country can produce.

A FEW days ago a rein of silver was discovered near Aspen, Colorado, tvhicb yields $26,000 to the ton. With a few mines like that in operation, and the free coinage of silver, unbounded wealth would soon be within the reach of all.

NOTWITHSTANDING the talk of econ omy. the river and harbor appropriations by this congress will reach $20,000,000. The southern members need it in their business and are going to have it if they have to knock Mr, Holman down with club.

ITALY is satisfied, and will resume diplomatic relations with the United States. Baron Fava with the accent on tho ah, will not return to Washington, but will be succeeded by Signor Catalinu, the preseut Italian minister to Denmark.

IN a shipwreck ou the English coast the other day the first passenger ashore was a Kansas man. He was probably one of the boomer class and so full of atmosphere that he couldn't sink. On wind and water the average Kansan can boat tho world.

TIIE wheat crop of last year was more than 600,000,000 bushels, or about $100,000,000 bushels greater than ever before known. Minnesota was the banner state with 55,333,000 bushels, Kansas being a very close second and Indiana third, while Dakota made a good showing as fourth on the list.

SOME one found §30,000 in gold coin buried in a fence corner near Witchita, Kansas, tho other day. Since the calamity howlers have been abroad in Kansas it has been generally believed that there was not that much money in tho state. The Wichita boom will be resumed without unnecessary delay.

STKPS are being taken to disorganize one of the countres of Western Kansas —Garfield—bocause it cannot raise enough by taxation to meet current expenses. This serves as a reminder that there are several counties in that locality which oould be wiped out to the adTantage of thestate which they disgrace.

THK Beaver, Pennsylvania, editors who libeled Senator Quay will have tirao for reileotion while serving their six months sentence in jail, which, to gethor with the six hundred dollar fine and the cost of prosecution, assessed against thorn, will be a potent argument against incurring the displeasure of tho libel law in future.

TIIK candidate is abroad in the land in Sullivan county. In its last issue the Democrat contained twelve announcements, eight of which were for sheriff, the other four being for treasurer, representative, assessor and commissioner. Whore there are so many early birds there will be au exciting .scramble for tho worm.

THE

eminent. English preacher, Rev.

Charlos II. Spurgoon, died at his home in London last Sunday night, aged nearly f3 years. He was tho most noted devino of the day, and had a wider inilue.ico than any pulpit orator of the century. His death is a loss which will be keenly felt in religious circles, and his place was one which will bo hard to AH. _______

MB, MIIXS, of Texas, seems to bo still In the sulks. While ho attends the Democratlo caucuses and votes with his party on all party questions ho has lost, apparently, all interest in sublunary aflalrs. Ho is a striking illustration of statesmanship ruu to seed, and it must be gall and wormwood to him to know that the world moves along juat tbe saino as though he had never existed.

THK democratic party is in favor of refomn, but the indications »t present are that it wont tackle tho tariff in congress during the present session, consequently the free trade wing of the democracy has gone ou a prolonged howl. Just now It looks very much as though the present congress will distinguish itself more by what it doesn't do than through any act of commission on its part.

THKUK are threats that unless the democracy declares in faror of the free coinage of silver the solid south will go to piece® in the coming campaign, In spite of free trade and the negro ascendency bugbear. It Is, perhaps need less to remark that th« National Democratic convention wont declare ia favor of free silver, nor will It In tko slightest degree aflfect the Democratic majorities in the various southern states.

Txttuus is no doubt that there is a wide divergence of opinion among leading democrats on the silver question, and there is just little doubt that it threatens trouble in the coming contact. In

congress an attempt is being made to commit the party on the question through caucus action, but the scheme is not likely to succeed. The members who are opposed to the free coinage ^flver declare that they will not caucus 6n the question if they are to be bound by caucus action, which shows that on square vote the majority favors free coinage, and will force it to the front a party issue. If this is done Democratic defeat next November will be as certain as death and taxes.

THAT antiquated apostle of .reform, 'John Peter St. John, is down Texas at present. His principal theme is prohibition. For side issues he has fi ee tracie, free silver, the election of senators and president by a direct vote the people, and the governmental con trol of railways. Of course he is for the poor man first, last and all the time, and judging by the vim with which he ii alvrajs for himself he mu«t be the poor e»t man in the country.

ONE

of

day this week the papers con

tained an account of the indignities heaped upon workers in the cause Christianty in China, showing that very little encouragement is liable cause another outbreak in the spring, and bring about more murders. In the same column on the same day these same papers published an account of brutal attack on members of the Salvation army in London last Sunday, an attack by brawny ruffians on defenceless women, accompanied by serious injury to many, and threits to throw all of them into the sea. Such things are not unexpected in China and other heathen countries, but before chastising the celestials for such conduct it would be well for the mighty Eugland to first afford some protection to the Christians at home.

IF all accounts are true at least one of the gentlemen who represents North Dakota In the United States senate should be retired without ceremony. Representative Johnson, of that state, was before a house committee this week and stated that wheu the Republicans had control of the North Dakota legislature he received the caucus nomination of that party for United States senator. Before the election on the day following he says he was approached by a railioad attorney who asked him to pledge his influence to securing the appointment of a certain judge to the United States circuit court favorable to railroads. Johnson refused to give a pledge in writing, though willing to indorse the judge, and when the senatorial election occurred next day he was defeated by a man who had only received seven votes in the causus. Mr. Johnson professes a willing desire to give name?, and by all means should do so without any delay. People are willing to believe almost anything in regard to corruption in the election of senators from a number of western states.

THE Supreme court of the United States has decided that James E. Boyd is governor of Nebraska. Boyd was the Democratic candidate last election and received a plurality of the votes cast for the head of the ticket. John M. Thayer, whom Boyd was elected to succeed, refused to turn over the office on the ground that Boyd was not a citizen of the United States. The case was taken to the State Supreme court, which dncided In Thayer's favor, and it was then appealed to the Supreme court of the United States, which reversed the decision. Boyd was born In Ireland and came to this country with his parents when very young. His father settled in Ohio, where lie declared his intention to bocome a citizen. The son moved to Nebraska, when it was a territory, and was one of the leading spirits in its development. He helped frame the constitution of the new state, held several important offices, was a soldier during the war, and his citizenship was never questioned until he was elected Governor. Tho decision of the Supreme court says that being a citizen of the territory when it was admitted as a state made him a citizen of the state, and entitles him to the office.

Now that the Chilian war clond has disappeared the democratic majority of the house of representatives is after Egan's scalp. Mr. Arnold, of Missouri, selected himself as the chosen vessel from which the wrath should be poured. The resolution introduced by Mr. Arnold contains^ number of "whereases," composed of a volume of sound and devoid of sense, winding up with a resonent "resolved" that the president be respectfully requested to recall Mr. Egan. At this stage of the proceedings it will be eminently proper that the president do nothing of the kind. When Balmaceda was in power his was the recognized government by the powers of the world, and Minister Egan could recogniee no other. During the Balmaceda regime no insurgent ever applied to the American legation for shelter without receiving it, and among the refugees was the same Senor Matta whose life was saved by the American minister in order that he might insult the American people. The right of asylum is a well established principle of international law. It has been exercised impartially by Mr. Sagan under both forms of government. Thus far he has conducted the negotiations with dignity and skill, and with credit alike to himself and the country which he represents. The Americans pride themselves on fair play, and hero is a good opportunity to display it The fact that Minister Egan is an Irishman should not in itself alone militate against him.

JKRRY SIMPSON is as irrepressible as the proverbial good man who is so hard to keep down. He is a man of many schemes, each of which is noted for its

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originality, impracticability and evanescent qualities: Jerry's latest venture is a bill to promote and encourage agriculture. It launches forth with the everlasting calamity howl that the agricultural interests of the country are now greatly depressed, while the farmers are impoverished, and the present economic conditions are such that many crops are grown at an actual loss, "compelling the farm owners to mortgage their farms and homes to greedy usurers." Now Jerry is going to remedy all this by legislation. His bill provides that farmers who have one half their land in cultivation can borrow fiom the government a sum not exceeding one half the assessed valuation of the land and improvements which loan shall be for not less than five nor more than ten years, at two per cent. On a failure to pay interest for two years the government is to foreclose, the land will revert to the public domain to be sold to some actual settler who can follow the course of his predecessor by paying off his loam and ten per cent. The bill further provides for the creation of an army of high salaried officials to carry out its provisions, and authorizes the secretary of the treasury to issue as fast as they may be required legal tender notes of the various denominations, ranging from ones to fifties. As the bill alleges that the

farmer

is working at a

loss it should regulate the price of grain which he sells so that he could make money then it should compel merchants to sell to the farmer on more reasonable terms. Or why not just run the printing presses on legal tender notes and issue them, without security, until the wants of Jerry's crowd^are supplied? In the meantime Jerry should retire to the privacy of his chamber and blow out the gas.

A GREAT POLITICAL SCHEME. That was a curious aggregation talent which assembled in Chicago last week for political purposes. It was composed of prohibitionists, farmers laborers, greenbackers, general reform' ers,' peoplis party and Charley Power Its object was to devise ways -and means of electing a President of the United States who will, with one blow kill the rum flafflc. Many of the leading cranks in the country, including Ignatius Donnelly, were present and took a hand in the proceedings.

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The national secretary of the People's party labored to have the meeting adopt a platform demanding that the exclusive importation, manufacture and sale ol intoxicating liquors shall be conducted by the government, or state, at cost, under conditions and restrictions which may be adopted by the.various states. Here was a glorious opportunity for the new party to tii&ke Itself solid with the personal liberty man and the prohibitionist at one jell swoop, but it failed to rise, or fall, to theoceasion, and the golden opportubi'ty glided silently beyond itb grasp. With a battle cry ©f "whisky manufactured by the government apd sold to the consumer at cost" the party could Have rushed to victory with cyclonic force, and without any infringement on.the rights of any person, except the men who manufacture and sell whisky. It did, however declare against the salmon, in favor of government control of railroads and telegraphs, against speculation in la^ds and alien ownership of the same, in favor of a reasonable limitation of the amount of land that can be owned by any corporation or individual, and in favor of munioipal suffrage for women with an educational qualification.

Strange as it may seem none of the delegates made any demand for more currency, loans by the government to the,needy, or increased pensions. It was simply and in a complex form an attempt to unite every person who differs with the old parties on our candidate for the presidency in the belief that if they can do so they will poll a larger vote than either of the regular parties. The whole matter will be laid before the People's party convention, which meets in St. Louis on the 22nd of this month. If the projectors of the scheme can only succeed in ainHlgamating all tho conflicting elements which they represent the circus element of the presidential campaign this year will throw in the shade anything ever contemplated by the fertile train of Bar-

Wanted.

C. L. & F. A. Seeburger, corner Tenth and Main streets, want 1000 head of live hogs. They also pay the highest market price for beef cattle, veal, sheep, Ac. Farmers should give them a call.

Handsome Souvenir Valentines at Merring & Carter's, 669 Main.

Prof. Edmondson, sr., the well known optician from Detroit, Mich., will again be at J. M. Big

wood's jewelry store, op­

posite opera house, on or about February 4th, to remain a short time.

Tiie guessing on feathers at Sandison & Burns' is progressing very lively.

Eiser's for fresh can & Bulk oysters fresh and clean. *, pv*K

$1.50 will buy a Kangaroo Calf Satin Oil or a Bull Dongola Shoe in Common Sense and Opera Toe. The tot school or working shoe made at Boegeman's Old Stand.

All Pictures, framed or unframeri, can be had at cost, at Merring & Carter's, for the next thirty days. 688 Wabash avenns. "A,- *:'.* 1

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The Full

DressSnlt

Is Something Efery Young Van Should Ha?e

They are not so extra expensive, we rn»Wi» them to order from $45*00

First class work and fit.

UP«

J. T. H. MILLER

Merchant Tailor, Clothier and Men's Furnisher,

522

Wabash Ave, north side.

Remember that 25c spent at Sandison & Burns] gives yon a guess on the prizes.

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Through with our Annual Inventory, books all figured up, showing a satisfactory result.

Thanks to our many friends and customers for their past liberal patronage and confidence, which we will always try and retain.

Hoberg, Root & Co.,

While still offering Unheard of Inducements in Winter Goods, such as Cloaks, Blankets, Comforts, Wc en Hosiery and Underwear, will commence next week to offer their new assortments in Wash Gooc Dress Goods, Embroideries and Laces... ", jt

All wool, Black and Colors,

1.95

Each, worth double or more.

Usually sold at at 15c and

BUT FIRST

A Few More Words About Cloaks,

Of which we still have an overdose. 500 Cloaks to carry over would be too many. So we will sacrifice right now by giving the choice of

PRICE SALE

Finest Plush Sacques at the price of Cheap ones. See them. Finest Fur Trimmed Jackets at Less than Cost Price. See them. Finest Matelassee and Plush Jackets at Half Price. See them. Finest Velvet and Cloth Mantles at a great sacrifice. See them.

$8, $10,15 and $18,

For Garments Marked Double the Price.

Children's Cloaks Fearfully Slaughtered.

Finest Astrakhan Capes less ihan costf By the way you know you can wear an Astrakhan Shoulder Cape at most any time in the year. Now is your chance to buy one cheap.

Monday's New Goods..

Besides the Opening of Another Lot of the Celebrated P. D. Muslin •r Underwear, some lovely new things. We will show some very choice Novelties in Dress Goods.

Also 100 pes Wash Goods

Bedford Dimities

Lovely Printings,—New—at

12k and 15c.

11'

18c.

Yard wide Flannelettes at 10c.

Cashmere Indias, a

6

1-4C, great values.

518 and 520 Wabash Avenue.

We are the People's Popular Store,

For Low Prices and For Good Goods.

HOBERG, ROOT & GO.,

Moore & Langen,

Printers

Book Binders,

Blank Book Manufacturers,

22 to 26 South Fifth St.,

We guarantee all of our work to Tpf.*.p f-f |fp I rv be strictly first-class. I vl I 1 laUlw^ 1I1U

FEBRUARY 14.

BOYS AND GIRI^S, WHAT COHES OS THAT DAY?

It is St. Valentine's Day, and the Best Place to Buy

IS THE PLACE WHERE THE BEST LINE IS KEPT.

Last year the Postoffice News Stand had the largest and best line bat this year they have the nicest line ever brought to the city. Prices from 1 cent up to $10.00.

The best 5 and 10 cent Valentines to be had any place. I If you see them you will surely buy them. Not only Fancy Valentines, but over 5,000 Comic Valentines to pick from.

Postoffice Newstand,

5^1 No! 12 North Seventh, 2 Doors North of Main.

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Short Wraps, plain and trimmed,

5.00

Each, less than half the cost.

New Outing Flannels. New Bedford Dress Goods. New Embroideries. New Torchon Laces. I New Black Goods. New Buttons and Trimmings.