Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 23, Number 32, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 28 January 1893 — Page 4

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TERKE HAUTE JAN. 28, 1893,

JDSTICK LAMAR, of the United States Supreme court, died suddenly last Monday at Macon, G«. Hi* successor will probably bo named by the president in a few days, and the appointee will come from tho southern states. No names have yet been mentioned, but there are doubtless many ready to accept.

IF the expenses of the state in the matter of the World's Fair are to increase in the same ratio as has the salary of the state commissioner, then the legislature should make haste to appropriate the §135,000 asked for by Mr. Havens, else the sum demanded may grow larger rather than smaller by degrees and beautifully less.

IT was thought that after the election nothing further would be heard of Labor Commissioner Peck, of New York, but such is not the case. Governor Flower attracted attention to him a few days ago by giving him the grand bounce, and ho is once more a fitting ornament of that obscurity to which his graceles« party has vigorously relegated him.

IN tho death of Phillips Brooks, at his home in Boston last Monday, the American pulpit losses one of the greatest preachers it has ever known. No person having business in Boston ever considered his visit complete without going to Trinity church and hearing the matchless eloquence of Dr. Brooks, the charm of whoso voice, onco heard, was never forgotten. His philanthropic work was extensive, but modest, and his name was best known in connection with his pulpit work. His death was sudden, and was a severe shock to tho entire Christian world.

As TUB inauguration of Cleveland drawn near cabinet rumors increase in number and lly fast and furious. One of these is that Judge Gresham will ba made a member of tho political family at the Whito Houno, and another ij that tho distinguished jurist will be mado a member of the Supreme bench. It has only boon a few weeks since Judge Oresharn was credited with saying that under no circumstances would ho accept any politioal favor at the hands of the incoming administration, and being a candid man who means what he says there is no reason to doubt his sincerity, question his honesty or throw mud at him for tho occasional oxpression of an opinion which ho honestly ontertains.

THE populists and Democrats of the Kansas lpgl'slaturo have elected Judge John Martin, of Topoka, to succeed Nonator Perkins in the United States somite. Judge Martin Is a lawyer of ability and has always been tho most •popular Democrat in Kansas. He was a candidate for governor In 18S8 and made his boast that he would cut the Republican majority down to less than 20,000. He only missed his guess about 62,000, but then it wasn't a very good year for Democrats In the Sunflower state. This

tho judge was a Fusionist, but the Populists, neod expect no aid or comfort from him in tho senate. It is a credit to tho state that In tho election of Martin the disgrace of a Simpson was avoided.

THK old story was repeated in the "Big Four" wreck at Alton a week ago—an open switch, a train running forty miles an hour, a terrible wreck and the loss of nearly two score of lives. The open switch has been the cause of many of tho most disastrous railroad accidents, if sucty they may be called, in recent years, and if any person has ever been punished for it no record has been kept of the evunt. These "open switch" accidents hnvo become altogether too numerous to make railroad travel either agreeable or comfortable. Nine times out of ten they are due t« gross carelessness on the part of some one, and Invariably that "some one" escapes a punishment which he richly deserves. The caso in point i* one which should be thoroughly investigated. Companion running trains at a ihigh rate of speed should be made to take proper precautions for tho protection of their employes and those who are carried by them as passengers.

IT would seem that Sunday closing of the World's Fair Is not the only question which is bothering the Presbyterian church at this time. Dr. Vandyke, one of tho loading Presbyterian divines of New York, told his congregation last Sunday that if the theory of the original scripture was to be set up as a test of his orthodoxy, as in the Briggs case, he would be driven from the Presbyterian church. He said: "This whole controversy is not

question about the

Bible A* it is, and has nothing to do with the Infallibility of tho Scriptures. It is simply a question about the ditTorenoe between the Biblo as His and the Bible as ii was in tb© original manuscripts. This Is the real theory of the inerrancy

of the original manuscript and of the and Oklahoma before the adjournment Hoh Scriptures as they now exist,I of the present congress. This time the Tid» particular theory propose® to -t ride movement originates in the Senate and tb« iiurvh. It kour*first duty not is championed by tho new members for to Withdraw from the presbytery. It the new northwestern states. When the would 1MS like abandoning a ship IN matter was broached some time ago the stormy weather. Our conscience de« strongest and most determined opposimand* that we uphold cur convictions, hion came from the eastern senators, a

It is our duty to stady to mildly but firmly oppose every attempt to enforce the theory of inerrancy as the new test of our orthodoxy, or to disturb the liberties we now enjoy." In other words, he believes in sawing wood and saying nothing, and wants to be let alone in doing it.. _______

JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE. Blaine is dead. The distinguished statesman passed away peacefully at his Washington home yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Although it had been looked for daily for several weeks the announcement of his death carried with it a shock to every corner of the nation, and regardless of political belief there is not a true American to-day who does not mourn the death of the Brilliant Blaine.

Since he entered congress in 1863, at the age of 33, Mr. Blaine has always been a leading figure in politics. He was defeated in two national conventions which contained a majority of delegates who would have preferred his nomination had they been free to vote for him. In 1876 a majority of the delegates in the Cincinnati convention actually toted for him at various times, but never on one ballot, and he was thus defeated. In 1880 only tho despotic grasp of the Grant Guard prevented his nomination. Had the delegates been at liberty to vote their individual preferences he would have been made the candidate by a deoided majority. In 1884 he was nominated and defeated by the loss of New York on the narrow majority of 1,100. In l888 he was the admitted choice of the convention, and would have been nominated had he not peremptorily declined, and in 1892, when hopelessly broken in health he would have commanded.the nomination had he given, timely assent to the use of his name.

As tho choice of the dominant party of the country in five successive presidential contests he stood out single from the entire statesmen of his age. His ability and tact as a party leader were confessed by all in the reciprocity amendment of the McKinley tariff that he alone forced upon the party, and which proved th« redeeming feature of the last campaign. Undoubtedly Mr. Blaine was the greatest political leader of his day, and probably no politician in the history of the country had a larger or more ardent following.

THE FIRST CABINET SELECTION. There is no longer any doubt that Mr. Carlisle will be one of tho members of Cleveland'?" cabinet, and by common consent he Is given the treasury portfolio. His resignation as United States senator has been handed the governor of Kentucky, and the distinguished tariff reformer is now waiting the call which will reach him about the 4th of March.

The selection of Mr. Carlisle for this important position may be taken as a very clear indication of the policy which the new administration will pursue in regard to the tariff. The coming secre tary is a gentleman who possesses to a marked degree the confidence of his party. He is a pronounced tariff reformer, but disclaims being a free trader, and as tariff reform is the great question upon which the Democracy went into power, it is well that Mr. Cleveland should surround himself with the leadlug exponents of that doctrine.

So much has been heard of tariff ro form during the last year that there is a strong desire on all hands to see it in operation, and there are few in any party who are not willing to give it a fair trial. Mr. Carlisle is one of its most intelligent advocates, and has the reputation of being conservative and practical. At the head of the most important department of the government, the treasury, he will have a rare opportunity of applying his theories, and making a display of the qualities which aro claimed for him. It has always been the cus torn to select for this position men of experience and national reputation as financiers—men in whom the business interests of the country have confidence, and such a man his friends claim is Mr. Carlisle.

Thus far the country has suffered ho shock through the anticipated changes in taritl policy to be inaugurated by the now administration. Business continues to move along in its wonted channel without a ruffle on the surface. Tho weekly trade reports show continued prosperity and predict a continuation of the good times now being enjoyed in nearly all branches of commerce. At the present time no one seems to anticipate any shook to business or finance. Tariff reform is accepted as an established fact, but no one believes for a moment that violent or revolutionary change in the policy of the government on this subject will form any portion of the incoming administration. Notwithstanding theory which was raised in the last campaign tho Democracy denies any intention of giving the country free trade, and the indications now are that there will be no swooping change in existing conditions. For Mr. Carlisle It is claimed that ho means honest tariff reform, and that under his administration of affairs of the treasury department the bugbear of free trafie will soon disappear. The country certainly hopes so, and notwithstanding tho fears which exist in many quarters h$ may turn out a pleasing surprise. We hope so.

FOUR MORE NEW STATES. There is a scheme on foot to admit to statehood Now Mexico, Arizona, Utah

INDIANA COAL,

155,358 7,700 23,700 1G4.9G5 12,600 307,3S2 35,400 122,060 15,340 181.434 205,731 228,488 400,255 9(1,131

Fountain Green Owen a Perry Pike Spencer Sullivan Vanderburg Vermillion Vigo Warrick Small mines..

Sti.OtiO

Totals

1,973.473

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, JANUARY 28,1893.

number of whom, it is said, have experienced a change of heart under the skillful manipulation of their northwestern brethren, who are united in a determination to admit to statehood tho four remaining territories.

The territories in question have a population aggregating 482,952 divided as follows: Utah, 207,905 New Mexico, 153,593 Oklahoma, 61,834 Arizona, 59,620. At the present time there aro six states in the Union, each of which has a smaller population than Utah. They are Nevada, 45,761 Wyoming, 60,705 Idaho, 84,385 Montana, 132,159 Delaware, 168,493 North Dakota, 183,719. The total population of these six states is 674,222. Each of these states has two United States senators and one member of the house of representatives, making a total of eighteen representatives in congress, while the four territories, with a population of 482,952 have oo vote in either branch of congress.

Of the four territories now seeking admission New Mexico, Oklahoma and Utah are capable of supporting populations which would justify statehood, so far as numbers are concerned, and it may be that Arizona could do likewise, though it is very doubtful. Tho latter is rioh in mineral, lava beds, mountain scenery, worthless Indians and Mormons. Its farming country is ooufined to a very small area in the valleys, and that was nearly all taken up by the Mormons when the circumstances rendered it advisable to leave Utah. The principal objection to the admission of Utah to statehood has always been a fear of the Mormon as an American citizen, and the same argument applies with equal force to Arizona, where the followers of Brigham Young control political affairs In eyery locality where the patronage is worth anything to them. In New Mexico the Mormon isn't in it, so to speak, but his absence is more than balanced for evil by the presence of the Mexican, who is ignorant and treacherous, as a rule, and who is nearly always arrayed against everything progressive, being faithful only to his church and the padrone who controls him. Of the three territories none offers a class of population that would make good citizens, though each contains many good people. With Oklahoma, however, it is different. Opened for settlement less than three years ago it now has a population which must be pretty close to 100,000, and they are progressive people who are capable of governing themselves. Of the four Oklahoma is the only one possessing the qualities which entitle it to statehood, though it is probable that all will be rushed through in an, omnibus bill.

A bulletin issued this week by the geological survey of the United States gives some very interesting figures regarding the Indiana coal production The product of Indiana by counties is given as follows:

trB

WiS

9228H 81-17 398

.»

.8 0241 487

7189 101

1.0

53,070,918

Sl.O 3190 5,879

Compared with 1890 this shows a decrease of 332,463 short tons and a loss in value of 3188,315, which is very easily accounted for by the strike in the Clay county mines, which lasted three months. It will be seen from the figures that Clay county leads in the quantity produced, and that Vigo stands second on the list, aud that the five counties of which this city is the central pointClay, Parke, Sullivan, "Vermillion and Vigo—produced 2,093,480 short tons out of a total of 2,973,474 short tons, or nearly 71 per cent, of the entire production of the state. It will also be observed that the average price in this county was 80 cents per ton, lower than in any other county in tho state except one, and 23 cents per ton below the average cost in the entire state. The figures should be gratifying to the people of Terre Haute, because they show beyond tho possibility of doubt that it is the most desirable place in the state for the location of manufactures.

This is the season of the year when the foot are liable to become damp if not properly protected, and damp feet often lead to very serious results. In this connection we wish to call your attention to the fact that Stein A Heckelsberg, of 513 Main street, have some rare bargains which they are offering in ladies shoes. If you are in neod of anything in this line it will pay yon to call and examine their stock, which is large, of the finest quality and is sold at the lowest prices.

Your Wife is in Favor of ItMany men do not insure their lives because they think their wives are opposed to it, while as a matter of fact their wives would be pleased beyond measure, if they knew their husbands' lives were insured .in a reliable company, guaranteeing them, that in tbe event of the death of the husband and father, tho bread winner of the family, that the dear ones left behind would not be turned out to the cold charities of tbe world. Insure life in the Mufcnal Life of New York, and you will not want for the approval of a good conscience and the approval of your wife as well.

RmnuB, HAMII.TON&

Co. Genii Agts.,

20 south Sixth street Torre Haute, Ind.

Goodman fe Hirschler will take their annual inventory Feb. ISFI, ana for the next two week» will ma&e the greatest reductions in prices on all their goods ibat has ever been known. Their stock is very large and must be reduced and if extremely low prices will accomplish it, they will certainly succeed.

Prompt Payment of $5,000. On January 2nd. William L. Draper, of Hutsonville, Ills., died in New Orleans he held $5,000 in tho Mutual Life Insurance Co., of N. Y. On January, 19th. complete proofs of death were furnish ed Riddle Hamilton & Co., Gon'l Agents, and to-day the full amount of the policy of $5,000 is paid to Mrs. Draper. The Mutual Life pays every claim immediately upon receipt of proofs, there is no delay. Make no mistake but insure your life with this grand old company.

RIDDII*, HAMILTON fc Co., Gen'l Agts., 20 south Sixth street. Terre Haute, Ind

Reid's German Cough and Kidney Cure for Croup.

Go to E. R. Wright & Co., for extra fat geese and ducks, also choice country and creamery butter, rabbits and squirrels. ..

Assignee's sale at Merring's, 669 Main street. Pictures, frames and artists materials away below cost. Call and see for yourself.

If you are not pleased with the work you are getting from other laundries, try the New ethod, 725 Main street.

Sandford's Fancy Rio. Java and Maracarto Coffee at J. H. Simmons', 631 Main Street.

Assignee's sale at Merring's, 669 Main street. Pictures, frames and artists materials away below cost. Call and see for yourself.

Plenty of teams and coal to fill orders promptly at 1005 Poplar street. Telrphon? 189.

California Evaporated Fruit and White Clover Honey at J. H. Simmons' 'grocery,

631

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to O

an ft

Clay a

080,821

Majn-

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81,124,469 174,701 10,010 23,400 150,000 15,750 317,707 38,975 110,15!) 13,525 181,115 224,032 221,159 320,056 73.870 36,000

*1.1 2,3-10 1.1 2217 359 1.8 0250 13 .9 9252 40 .9 1151 300 1.2 5275 30 1.1 3205 510 1.1 0190 9o .9 0.198K, 230 .8 0204 46 1.0 1130% 514 1.0 9228H 81-17

E. R. Wright & Co., are selling goods at greatly reduced prices and will continue to do so for the next three weeks^

GROUND FLOOR DENTAL PARLORS. Dr Marbacb has re-opened his Dental parlors at 124 south Sixth street.

Why have a cold or cough Compound Syruif 'White Pine, Wild Cherry and Tar" is the best known remedy. Good for any throat or lung trouble. Pleasant to take. Does not constipate. Cures every time. Genuine prepared by Gnlick & Co., Terre Haute. Large bottles, 50 cents. Sold by druggists.

Sandford's Fancy Rio, Java and Maracarto Coffee at J. H. Simmons', 531 Main street.

Facts That Should Be Known The time'has now come when nerve and muscular trouble in the eyes can be entirely relieved by scientifically fitted spectacles. Symptoms of such trouble is pain in and over the eyes, in back of neck or small of back. Have your eyes tested by Prof. G. D. Edmondson & Son, opticians, at J. M. Bigwood's jewelry store, opposite Opera House, from Jan. 12 for a few days. Test free, come early,

We lead in the Meat trade haying on hand the choicest Spring Lamb, Southdown Mutton, Pig Pork, Steer Beef, Veal and all kinds of Sausages: Telephone 220, corner Fourth and Ohio streets.

All kinds of coal and coke at New Pittsburg Coal A Coke Co., 1005 Poplar.

Dr. S. E. GLOVER,

Soecialty: Diseases of the Rectum. 304 SorrH SIXTH STREET

'SUBSCRIPTION NEWS COMPANY.'

An Institution in Which the City has bongr Stood in Need Established Here at Last—Centrally Located it Should Command Large Patronagre.

Id order to meet a demand which has been steadily growing in this city for a number of years, George F. Westfall has established on the southeast corner of Ohio and Sixth streets, a "Subscription News Company," where all magazines and periodicals can be procured at the lowest publishers' rates, thereby saving the reading public the anuoyance, risk and expense of writing letters aud sending money which is occasionally lost. This is something which has lorg been needed here, and .being in the most centrally locaied portion of the ity the proprietor will doubtless reap bis reward in a liberal patronage. In addition to the news oompany there will always be kept on hand a full line of all the latest style of stationery, and a fine selection of cigars.

Go to E. R. Wright tfe Co., for bargains. Their goods are all new and fresh and at greatreduced prices.

IRA NAYLOR'S nsan

To-night, January 28th,

THE SENSATIONAL DRAMA,

New and Novel Features.

PEICB8, 75,' 50 & 25.

Peoples' Night,

Monday, Jan. 30th.

The Realistic Rural Comedy-Drama,

Old Farmer Stebbins

Presented by a capable company.

Superb Band and Orchestra.

Peoples' Night Prices,

15l°75fi

No Extra, No Higher—Bring the Children

Tuesday Kve., January 81st,

"ONE NIGHT ONLY.

First Appearance of the Indescribable Phenomenon, ZMIISS

In a Helen tigc Seance on

SIFIIRITTT.A.IjISIM:. New and Stirring Experiments Never Before Seen in This City.

No cabinet u«ed and In full gas light on the op stage. Materialization of forms, hands an faces so plainly seen as to be recognized by 1 -/son* in the audience. The spirit hands will Dsuraea lifc-llko appearance and talk to you. Tables will float in midair, beautiful flowers materialized and pissed to people in the theater. 20 to 30 communications received for persons present and many otiier tests of remarkable power. If not SPIKITUAIJISM what is it?

NO O "X /K

EXTRA 1 O

THE BEST

BOOM-DE-AY.

O O HIGHER

Special, Friday, Feb. 3d

M. B. LEVITT'S

PANTOMIMIC HI,KSQUK

Beautiful Scenery.

A Gorgeous Vision of Splendor, handsome Costumes. Sparkling Music.

To=Day

SATURDAY.

Hoberg, Root & Co.

Will Commence Their

After

Inventory

Slaughter Sale

CLOAKS

Let the loss be what it may. We are determined to sell the balance of our Cloaks. We made a big sacrifice on them at Inventory and now for another loss, have you

$5, $io or $15.

Which you would like to put in a Cloak? The actual cost being all the way from $8 to $35. Them come to us to-day. It will pay you to buy one for next winter at the fearful loss we are taking.

Fur Capes

Are in the sale at the same time. Muffs likewise.

Our Great Sale of the Celebrated

P.D.

Underwear

Will be another attraction.

Including another huge

Gown Sale

COMEDIANS, PANTOMIMI8TS, SPECIALTIES,

A Millionaire's Fea«t of Merriment

Seat Sale at Button's, Wednesday, Feb. 1

Saturday Eve., Feb. 4th

LOUISE LE5LIE CARTER

AS THE LITTLE

QUAKER MAID MISS HELYETT,

In David Belaaco's Comedy with Aadran'* Music.

"MISS HELYETT"

THE FAMOUS CREATOR of JA-RA-RA

HISS LOTTIE COLLINS

The sensation of London, Pari* and New Y»rk will appear daring the 2d act.

Sale on Seats Feb. 2, Prices 20c to $1.50

89c

each.

Acutally worth $1.53.

This gown is made of the genuine Barker Mills Muslin and not to be compared with the cheap trashy gowns usually seen about town that look well in the windows, but upon examination, are found to be nothing but materials and workmanship of poorest kind

Our Linen Sale

Continues and has been so far exceedingly satisfactory. Linens, Muslins and Sheetings, Quilts, etc., at special prices.

New Dress Goods and New Dress Goods Trimmings Just Opened.

To clean up a lot of .CORSETS to-day we will offer the same at

each.

HOBERG, ROOT & CO.