Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 23, Number 34, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 February 1893 — Page 1

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A PROSPEROUS CITY.

HOW TERRE HAUTE HAS SPREAD OUT IN THE PAST TEN YEARS.

Concerning the /sanitary Condition of the Town—Sewfira IM#«a»e Ureeders—A City Official from Whom no Benefit t»

Derived-The Stautflitcr House. A census bulletin issued this week gives sotno idea of the progress of this ciiv from 1830 to 1898, cm pared with itH business transactions reported to the census agent in 1880, In the latter year the numb(n* of establishments reported in operation was 224, which in 18&0 bad swelled to 307, an increase of 143 or 63.4 percent. The number of industries in 1S80 was 40, against 70 iu 1890. In 1890 the capital iuventecl in business was $4,965,1K4, against $2,5(56,750 in 1*880, an increase of over fly per cent. In 1880 the various industries of the towu gave employ ment to 3.,37 hands and in 1890 no less than 5,20f were at work,, while in' the ten years wages had increased from si ,40,:552 to $2,154,000. The cost of ma terial used in 188(t was $4,743,719 and in 1890 the figures had swelled to $0,781,903, while tho value of manufactured products ran from $9,180,24(5 to $13,'20,529. These figures speak eloquently of the progressive spirit of the town,/but 1* thoro is anything in the signs of tho times they are as nothing compared with what they will be when the rie'xt consus rolls around, Tho years 1891 and 1892 were two of the most prosperous which the city ha» ever experienced. In that time no less than 2,000 new busl now* and dwelling houses have been erected in and around the olty, and tho volume of business was larger than ever before known. When 1892 passed away the business men said it closed upon the best season they had ever had here or elsewhere. And tho future is even more promising than tho past. The building of 1893 promises to eclipse that of any previous year, and will witness the erection of many handsome residences, con tracts having already been let for several. The coal mines all around are to be Increased in capacity, which will in sure employment for moro men and increased business. More capital Is comlog in search of investment, and every-

person keeps step to tho music of prosperous times.

The question of cleaning up is the one which is uppermost in the minds of the health board at this time. Eminent scientista have said that tho conditions are ripe In this country for an invasion of oholera such as devastated Southern Europe last summer, and that invasion may be oxpected during the current year. It is known to all that the streets and alleys of this city have never before been In such a filthy condition as they are at the presont timo, and that they prosent a tempting field for the cultivation of diseaso germs that with the advent of warm weather will bo scattered broadcast through the houses which lino badly kopt thoroughfares. While tho health board is protected by tulos ami regulations of tho most rigid sort, those rules and regulations are not enforced, and, as a result, it is a common thing to see alloys, side streets and backyard!*littered with ashes and garbage thrown there by careless persons and allowed to accumulate for Weeks and months. Nor is this tho only unpleasant feature of the situation, because when garbage Is hauled away the chances are that it is dumped on some handy lot, where it will remain until a warm wave comes and gets in Its deidly work on the heap* of refuse, putting In motion the germs of disease that must under a high temperature bo generated in masses of rotting tilth. Any one who resides in the south end oftown can testify to the stench which pervades the summer air in that locality when the wind is iu the proper dittolion to \vaft it from the river. The reHponsibilitj* for this should be lodged somewhere, and the guilty ones should be made to shoulder it. The sanitaiy laws are ample to insure cleanliness if they are enforced. Those who will not clean up when ordered to do so can be fined for their disobedience. This matter rests with the board of health, and being now provided with two sanitary omoors if they fail to perforin their duty the responsibility most rest upon them.

The tilthy condition of the streets and alleys is not, however, the only disease breeder which Hat present pusaling the minds of tho members of the board of hea't h. It appears that the sewers of the city threaten to become a source of serious trouble uulesssomething is done immediately to ward off the danger. Sewer* are always constructed for drainage ami in the interest of cleanliness, and those of this city arc no exception to the rule. It scorns, however, that they have really beeotiU' a aouree of danger. They are loaded with vnwer g»«4 which is not only unhealthy out is at any time H*bte to explode with dangerous eonm'inonce#. During the laic cold spell late ni night or early In the morning it wan no unusual thing to this gas rolling from the catch basins in clouds. People as far from the river as Ninth

street complain that when the wind is in the west the stench which is blown from the sewer through their service pipes is stifling and sufficient to breed disease among the victims who are forced to come in contact with it. Of course there is a cause for this, and it is no difficult matter to trace it. The artesian well in the eastern portion of the city is run into the sewer which drains that portion of the town some of the refuse from the oil well also finds its way into it, and tho waste water from tho fuel gas company's works flows through it to the river. This may account, to some extent, for the gas in one sewer tout it will notex-plain itsexlstence in large quantities in the new sewer in the south end. Tho board of health is evidently somewhat puzzled over the matter,' and doesn't know what to do about it. As the members say that it is eot only dangerous as a disease breeder, but on account of its liability to explode something should be done at once. If it is caused through faulty sewer construction it looks as though the fault could -bo remedied, and it should be remedied. a

With the exception of those with whom he comes in contact the city sealer of weights and measures is known to few— in fact it is not generally known that such an official exists. Me is not a popular individual with those who use scales, who place upon him the same value that is generally given the proverbial fifth coach wheel. By those with whom he has official business he is looked upon as a useless appendage to the city government of which he is a part, and that his usefuless would not be curtailed if he were abolished. At the last meeting of the council he came forward with a complaint that the merchants were refusing to pay his fees, and at the same time charged that some of the coal dealers and hucksters are giving light woight. To avoid this he modestly suggested that tho city pay him a salary and impose lines in all cases in which the law is not complied with. He failed, however, to explain how that would insure honest weight, and overlooked the fact that scale Inspection every day in tho week would not preveut cheating in weight.' The truth of the matter is that the city has no use for a scale inspector, but it should have city scales and a city weigl*»n^iWtc,ovhere. peopae,4?oili8 3' their coal, hay, corn and such things weighed to their satisfaction. Especially is this true as regards coal. A week ago a case was reported in which a load was no less than eleven hundred pounds short, and since then another shortage of six hundred pounds on a load was reported. Of course it is only a small proportion of the dealers who indulge in this disreputable practice, but all have to suffer to a greater oi'les-t extent for their misdeeds. A city weigher would obviate the complaints which are constantly being made, aud suspicion would be averted. It would be a disadvantage to no houest man to have his coal, corn or hay weighed by a disinterested person, aud the city should see to it that it is done.

Fortunately the attempt made at the council meeting last Tuesday night to reconsider the union slaughter hous» contract with the butchers did no represent the sens" of thu members present. Had the mutton pr h\*hk1 and had turnover succeeded cirrying the point he had in view the city would have been In a preuv tm*s. On the strength of tho agreement entered iuto the butchers have already purchased iandaggregating iu \alue §10,075, and are making preparations t. expend from $25,000 to §40,000 more. After all this has been done a member of the council suddenly discovers that he voted for the contract under a misapprehension, and is willing to rescind it after the other party has entered upon its discharge and thereby inVolve the city ia a lawsuit in which it would come out second best. Fortunately the gentleman was voted down, and hereafter it is to be hoped that when he is called upon to vote on any proposition he will refrain from doing so if he hasn't his apprehension with him. If the city had uo right to enter into any such contract it seems strange that it should not have been discovered during all theie weeks and months that the matter has been under consideration. It is a singular coincidence that the dawn of all this hindsight enlightenment should break at the identical time of the coming of a representative of a big butchering firm in Chicago that is making arrangements to establish itself in the city. Evidently there is fun ahead, and if any benefit is to be derived from it by the fresh meat consumers it is te be hoped the music will start up without any unnecessary delay.

Terre Haute has the largest distillery iu the world and the Terre Haute Brewing company is preparing to increase its capacity from 65,000 barrels per year to 100,000 barrels, making It the largest concern of the kind in the state. Preparations are being made for extensive improvements, and when completed it will be one of the largest breweries in the country. Since the new company purchased the plant it has greatly improved the quality of the product, which now finds it ready aale wherever introduced.

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AMUSEMENTS.

The first of the three attractions booked for Naylor's opera house next week is "Ferris' Comedians," Monday evening, and the audience promises to be one of the largest of the season. The company is one in which ths people of Terre Haute are especially interested, because four of members are Terre Haute people. Miss Grace Hayward is a daughter of Geo. A. Hayward, who was for many years prominent in business circles here. Sfffl is a youug lady of pleasing appearance, a graceful actress and has a promising future. Miss McDonald is also a Terre Haute girl, and as for Will Hamilton and Fratak Buckingham, they need no introduction, both are so well and favorably known. A double bill will be piesented—"Lend Me Five Shillings as a curtain riser, and "Little Brignt Eyes." Those who have seen the com pany pn the stage say its members giye a very creditable performance, in fact much better than many combiuationsof great pretensions which are now on the road.

SHADOWS OF A (JitEAT CITY.

The attraction at the opera house next Tuesday evening will be "Shadows of a Great City," a melodrama which has enjoyed extraordinary success. It is very strong comedy drama, replete with thrilling situations aud gorgeous scenery. The story is a sonsational picture of life in New York City, and many novel features are introduced. The appointments are elaborate and picturesque, and the setting of the scenes are very realistic. The play is in five acts, and each of them is cleverly constructed and filled with strong points. The action is rapid and the climaxes effec tive. The surprises are many and the story Increases to the end with excellent final effect.

CLARA MORRIS•

Clara Morris appears at Naylor's opera house next Thursday night in a new part. She not only comes with a new play, but being entirely restored to health, she is to-day more than ever the embodiment of all that is masterful in the enactment of the emotional drama. On this occasion Miss Morris will give tar tho first time in this city her own adaptation from the German of Richard Dok, aplay entitled "Claire." The story %laire, breiiBf, isirbarofli^otrng -Vrtfe married to an unsympathetic hifsband, but true with woman's unswerving loyalty to all her wifely duties. An old sweetheart appears on the scene and visits her. In a spirit of fidelity she confides the fact to her husband, who flies iuto a jealous rage and, accusing her of wrong-doing, with brutal Jan guage drives her from his home, bidding her go to her old lover. She seeks the latter, who ofters her a temporary shelter, which she accepts relying upon his old love for her, which she thinks to be an honorable affection. By a chain of events she discovers he is false to her and is a scoundral at heart. In an in tensely dramatic scene she demands of him to swear to make her his wife when she is free from her husband. He refuses and threatens to make her liame a jest and by-word to all. She kills him She is tried and oonyicted, but dies of grief and shame before she can serve out the penalty. Miss Morris, as can be imagined, should furnish a very dramatic portrayal of Claire, the unhappy wife. Her acting in the second scene, where she is driven from home, is one calling for a display of all those qualities for which she is so famous. The strong est point is the climax where she throws all her force Into the scathing denunciation of the cruelty of her husband. "Claire" is said to be a play for women, to whom the sentiments of it especially appeal. Indeed it is with her own sex that Miss Morris always scores her greatest successes. The seat sale will open Monday morning at Button's. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.50.

The Knights and Ladies of Honor, of this city, held a union meeting in A. O. U. W. hall on Wednesday evening which was attended by more than 600 persons. The programme consisted of mvsic and recitations interspersed with short addresses by I. H. Haught, of Indianapolis, grand protector of the state P. T. Luther, of Brazil, past grand protector Frank McBeth, of Indianapolis, past supreme protector, and editor of tbe Intelligence, official organ of the order, and Gedrge Byard, of Brazil, past protector. The order is in- excellent condition in this city, being represented by fire lodges having a membership of 600, an increase of thirty-four in six months. Twenty-one new members were taken in Wednesday night, and twelve applications for membership are on file. At the conclusion of the programme resresbments were served, after which the meeting, which was the largest and most important ever held by the order, broke up. About sixty members were present from other points.'

The Elks held their regular meeting in their rooms over McKeen's bank on Wednesday evening. Eight new members were received for membership, which now makes a total of nearly seventy-five. On March 1st the lodge will raise the price of the initiation fee.

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TERRE -HATJTE* IND., SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11, 1893.

Loredo Taft, the Chicago sculptor, has been engaged by the Terre Haute Art association to give his' lecture on "The "Architecture and Sculpture of the eWorld's Fair," at the Central Presbyterian church, Saturday, February 18th. 3?his lecture will be profusely illustrated with Btereopticon views. Every one who expects to attend the world's fair should bear this lecture, as it will prepare them to understand and appreciate more fully what they will .see. Mr. Taft is a fine Speaker and the lecture will be both euftsrfcalaing and instructive. Admission 25 cents. Tickets ou sale at Button's Monday morning. Members of the Art association will please present their membership tickets to Mr. Button and secure reserved seats.

In the Superior court of Marion county this week the Fireman's Fund Pension law was declared unconstitutional. The opinion was written by Judge Bartholomew, aud was concurred in by Judges Taylor and Harper. The law was passed in 1891 and required every foreign iusurance company to report in January and July of each j'ear to the Auditor of each county iu the state wherein there is a city having a paid fire department, the gross amount of all Receipts received by such company on account of insurance premiums for insurance upon property in said county for the preceding six months, and at. tho time of making the report to pay into the county treasury one per cent, of the receipts in excess of the losses. Since the law went into effect the amount paid into the county treasury by the companies was $806.01 of which nearly all was under protest. Only that which was paid under protest will have to be refunded.

LaBt Wednesday morning, just sixteen days after the terrible wreck and explosion at Wanu, the Big Four had another serious accident with fatal results. The east bound express, due here at 1:20 a. m., was ditched by a broken niil two miles east of Pana. The train consisted of & mail car, combination car, express car, one coach and three sleepers, all of which, with the locomotive, plunged down an embankment into a creek. The cava caught fire, and in two hours were entirely consumed. A bagijngeman.named Charles Rusjer, of Intlirar^apolis, was killed, and thirty-one persons injured, many seriously. How so many escaped instant death is a miracle. The corpse oT Engineer Laughlin, which was on its way to Cleveland, Ohio, for burial, was burned to ashes, aud his widow and several children were among the wounded. This was the fifth wreck on the road within fifty hours, each entailing a heavy loss on the company, the last one nearly $100,000.

Frank W. Ripley died at his home in San Diego, California, on the 27th of last month. He was born in this city Sept. 20, 1855, and was a son of C. I. Ripley and wife. He was educated here and graduated from the High school with the class of 1875. He was a salesman in the Buckeye Cash Store until some time after the death of W.S. Ryce, when he went to Indianapolis, where he was deputy city clerk for six years, and reader for the board of aldermen two years. Following that he went west, settling in San Diego, where he had been six years previous to his death, being vice president of the People's Bank of National City a portion of the time, and member ot an abstract firm the remainder. The immediate cause of death was apoplexy, resulting from a previous disease of the circulating system, from which he had b8en suffering for some time. His wife survives him also his father and mother, C. I. Ripley and wife of this city, and two brothers, Warwick H.J of Indianapolis, and Loais J., of Phillips, Wis. During its existence he was a member of the Terre Haute Light Guards, and was an active worker in Masonic qircles. The interment was at San Diego.

A Chicago lady who signs herself Mrs. Wm. Carter, has given the following to the public: "So much has been written regarding the gold cure for drunkenness that we all know of the great good that has been accomplished. My husband, who was a wreck for years, took treatment in an institute over three years ago and has had no desire to touch liquor since. But It cost us over $100. I bad a brother-in-law, a chemist, who was a slave to drink but too poor to take treatment. He analyzed the medicine my hnsband brought home and cured himeelf. Four of our acquaintances got the prescription and cured themselves. The prescription is: Electrofied gold, 15grs muriate of ammonia, 7Xgrs compound fluid extract of cinchona, 4grs fluid extract of cocoa, IJ^oz glycerine, IJ^oz nitrate of stryebina, Igr distilled water, IKoz. Take a teaspoonful every two hours, when awake, for two or three weeks. After the second or third day there will be no desire for drink. Medicine to effect a cure will not

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$4.50. I think every paper should help the poor by publishing this prescription." Doubtless many there are who will try the prescription, but before doing so it would be well to oonault a physician and see what he has to say about it.

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WOMAN'S WATS.

LENT, THE SEASON OF SELF-SACRI-FICE AND WHAT IT TEACHES.

Family Co-operation and What It Means— How Those Who Board May Pay Social Debts—Fraukne«8 and Brutality—The

Queen of the Home Circle.

Lantis upon us, aud no matter what faith we profess the season is one iu which every one of us should resolve upon some little self-sacrifice if for no other reason than to let ourselves at least once in twelve months know what it is to actually forego something of which we are very fond ana in which wo selfishly indulge during the other eleven. Rflal sacrifice means the giving up of something that mukes us feel its absence, not the relinquishing of at:-appe-tite or an amusement that we had just as soon do without. The girl who adores bonbons suffers far more during her abstinence from confections than the one who gives them up, yet who nover spends more than twenty-five cents a year ou them. If you despise sewing, the little garments fashioned during the Lenten days will be stitched together with the thread of true sacrifice, and the needle will work out steadily its mission of the sweetest sort of charity—the charity that is not meaningless, but springs from certain denials aud trials on our own part. If the feet that tap impatiently to the sound of danco music spead the weeks in errands of mercy, the waltz and the polka will bo doubly enjoyable when once more the music sounds forth its welcome invitation. No matter bow little appears the giving up as judged by outsiders, the heart knows whether it costs much or little, and ac cording sis it hurls to relinquish some pleasure or pastime, just .so it counts in the list of sacrifices that help to fill out the list of white marks alongside each name and gain the rewax'd in the consciousness that a duty has been fulfilled at whatever cost.

There is so much talk about co operation in this, that and the other, with never a word in all tho discussion concerning the adoption of such a plan in the home that perhaps a gentle reminder of the importance of working together in the family circle may not come amiss, and may prompt the advocates of cooperation to push their work into the very heart of the land—the inner circle of the home, where reform sometimes Is sadly needed. It will need but a few pen pictures, drawn fcom life, to show that what we say is true. Every one will atenca recognize the type of home where the mother slaves from morning until night, overtaxing her strength and ruining her nerves, in order to get through those duties that should be shared by her sons and daughters, and which are mainly caused by their exacting wants. The daughter who can skate ail day or dance all night is too tired even to "pick up" her brother's room or help with the weekly mending, that assumes gigantic proportions iu a family of growing sons and daughters. The son who exercises for hours in the gymnasium, and is the champion boxer and bowler, will sit curled up in an easy chair while his tired little mother staggers in under the weight of a scuttle of coal. These girls and boys do not mean to be selfish. They are simply thoughtless, and the mother in her great love for her children'would rather shoulder all the burdens than to interfere in their pleasures. This is all wrong, however. Home should be a great craft, its members all oarsmen who pull together in unison, causing the vessel to Bpeed lightly over the waters of life, with a division of labor that makes it easy for all.

Are you a boarder? If so you know how to ajppreciate those invitations out to dine at a friend's home where the turkey comes on the table in its entirety and where the vegetables are not set before you in the little bird bath-tubs that are en regie in every hotel and boarding honse throughout the country. You enjoy these little homelike affairs and you would go more frequently if you could only entertain in return. Little dances and card parties are also delightful changes from the routineof your existence, but what can you do when you are limited by the four walls of a room in the way of returning some of these pleasant attentions? Perhaps you think a box of flowers or a little gift at Chrlsttfias discharges all the obligations on the part of the homeless ones, but to be truly hospitable such'acts do not take the place of those affairs where you feel the duties and responsibilities as well as the delights of acting the genial host or hostess to your friends who have always been so kind to yea. A luncheon or dinner party may be given by ordering at a hotel or in the bouse where you board a special little repast regulated as to expense by the dishes you select to serve. A box party with a simple supper afterward, a picnic or a sailing party are all mods* of returning social courtesies, and if these seem beyond your means the tea table and its appurtenanoet, set np in a corner of your single room, can be made to serve iu hospitable mission in its own inexpensive an

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cosy way. Only let your friends know that yon arc as willing to giye as you are to receive aud there need be no worry 6a your part if youK^ntertainment does not equal theirs in gr&ndeur so long as it is imbued with the hearlXspirit of welcome that is the secret of trii^hpspitality whether dispensed within thefctmfines of one room or lavished in a mansiobv^

The Rose Ladies Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. A. Parker, at her home, 903 south Sixth street. The reports showed that more bad been expended in charity during January than in any one month for years, owing to the severe cold and prevalence of disease. It is the intention of the society to start a laundry for the purpose of

giving employment to the many who apply for aid, claiming that they cannot find employment. It is believed that the patronage of such an institution would be sufficient to give employment to all who profess a willingness to work If tbey could only find it.

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Frankness is a quality to be commended in pftbor imn or woman. The person who looks you straight iu the eyos aud tells you candidly what he thinks without hesitating or stammering will win your confidence, even though the truths ho utters may be very unpleasant to listen to. It is just this fact that prevents people from being genuinely honest in the expression of their sentiments, as frankness borders so frequently upon brutality that rather than wound the feeliugs of another a politeo vasion takes tho place of absolute truth. Society white lies are largely due to this, for say what you will the girl or woman who sets out on her social career determined to be quite frank ou every occasion is certain to be very unpopular if sho carries out her intention. Some one may say that such a condition of affairs sets a premium upon dishonesty. That is too harsh a statement. It should ba said rather that it teaches the beauty of silence on occasions when to give utterance to one's thoughts is sure to wound. For instanco, if oue woman says to another, "I do hope my pictures will be good I am such a hard subjoct, you kuow,'- It would be wiser for the other to say, "I hope so," aud drop thosubject entirely, thau to remark, "Yes, you are plain looking. Why whon you come to analyze your face you haven't a single good feature. You must indeed bo a very difficult subject for the artist." Of course, hundreds will say that they never would be KO rude yet, that conversation did actually occur and there are many other instances where excessive frankness wounds by its very truthfulness. If you do not like a thing, unless you are certain your opinion will not offend, keep still about it, for there is safety in restraining the utterance of thoughts far more than in their hasty ill advised expression, for while speech is silver, judicious silence is pure gold,

Perhaps some housekeeper §a.yR to herself, when the day seems long and the round of duties'so monotonous and unworthy, "If 1 were not tied down by my family I could-show the world what I could do in some sphere where work and lofty ambition count for something but what can a woman with two or three children, one incompetent servant and a daily problem to make ends meet, do that is worth talking about? She is but a machine, that is all, and must keep on the treadmill until ahe wearsout." Ah, discontented little woman, your lifework is the noblest that can be accomplished. Your aphere is your home, your position queen aud your sway allpowerful. In your little kingdom your influence can be exercised for good or 111, and as you yourself strive to make it your life and the lives of thoseabouf.you will be ennobled or depressed, inspired with ambition or ground iuto e, hopoless submission that leaves its mark on heart and brain. Suppose you cannot sway great audiences by the charm of your talent, suppose you are not able to write with words of fire and stir the nation by the power of your pen, suppose all avenues are closed to you save the ones leading to'the hearts of your husband and children, those great highways are the ones wherein your feet can tread with safety and on whose borders grow tho blossoms of love, faith and joy, that are sometimes never fouud in those paths you BO long to follow. No more queenly title exists than "mother," no sweeter sound will ever reach the ears than the lisping utterance of that name by childish voices. The flattery and adulation of the world soon pass away— another favorite treads the boards, a younger and more ylgorous hand takes up the pen, and the one-time Idol is thought of no more, but In the home, the passing years, the loss of beauty, the lack of showy qualities have no power to change the love of those who find in "wife and mother" the truest embodiment of all that is best and sweetest in womanhood. Think of this when days are dark and and toil is irksomo, think of this when your feminine ambition bids you snter other fields, and turn from the glittering vista spread out in imagination to the moro substantial and worthier appreciation of your own hoine circle.

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