Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 23, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 13 May 1893 — Page 5
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I HE MAIL.
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
MISSING WORD CONTEST. The great fad nowadays is the missing word contest, and The Mail has determined to give its readers an opportunity to try it. The explanation and sentence will be found on the first page of this issue. The sentence is taken from the bibie, because it is a volume to be found in every family, consequently any person can hunt up the missing word. The fad originated in England some time ago, snd at a rccent contest there, no less than 200,000 answers were sent in. In the east it is also quite popular, and it ought to be popular here. The Mail's offer is quite liberal and you should give it a trial.
ROUND ABOUT TOWN.
Have you noticed of late that all the Western Union lelegraph company's messenger boys in town are mounted On bicycles? Some time ago the Postal Telegraph company adopted the plau of paying its boys a stipulated price for the delivery of each message instead of a salary also for each u.esdage brought to the office, the rate being two cents for day work, and two-and-a-half cents for night. This was an incentive to the boys to hurry up when sent out in order that they might get back for other deliveries. The plan was soon followed by the Western Union, and it wasn't long until Manager Norcross went the Postal concern one better. The Western Union manager has long been noted for his energy in pushing business and his enterprise in all public work, consequently it din't take him long to grasp the situation. Knowing a good thing when ho sees it he adopted the bicyolo idea, and with that liberality for which he is noted he purchased a bicycle for each of his messengers. As the boys are all mountod now they go about their work In a hurry, and a telephone message from any portion of the city that you have a message for the Western Union will soon bring a messenger boy to your sido. It is rumored that the Postal company will either equip its messengers in a similar manner or connect the office gwith every houso in town by pnoumatlc tubes. Evidently each company is humping itself. ________
Over In Indianapolis, since attention was called to the danger of distributing dlphtherlia and other infectious diseases by moans of library books arrangements to provide against suoh a contingency have been perfected. From the Board of Health the library is each clay furnished the names of persous in whose houses infectious diseases prevail, aud thu library list In lookod over to see If books are taken at such houses. The library patrons In such infeoted dwellings are notified not to return the books in the usual way, and when suoh books are tlnally taken up they are not again placed in circulation until they have been thoroughly fumigated. The attendants at the llWary, while taking theso precautions, are not disposed to think there Is any great danger of diseases being communicated through books, and olte in support of this view that they themselves, while continually handling theae books which are in general circulation, have escaped all contagious and Infectious diseases. This means of spreading dlseaso has never been considered hero.
The annual wrangle between the bituminous coal miners and th») operators over the scale came oft here this week and ended, as it usually does, in the defeat of the miners. The settlement of the dispute was left to a committee representing the operators and another representing the miners. An agreement was reached on Tuesday morning, and a contract was entered Into and signed by both parties to govern the scale of prices for the year endiug May 1. 1SSM. The miners accept last year's scale, the wages of the day men are Increased 10 cents per day and wages will be paid semimonthly as heretofore. Anew feature of the contract is that the president of the miners'organisation and the ptasident of the operators' association are made a committee of two with power of substitution to investigate and settle all griovean«*s that shall be referred to them. The scale of last year was 70 oentsper ton, or five cents less than the compensation of the block coal miners.
In these days of enlightenment and progress no household la considered complete without a musical enstrument and some one in the family who can use it. It might also be said with truth thai there Is little *xcns« for a home being without a good musical instrument, when priee Is considered. Just look at the list in another column offered by Kmil Wulsehner A Son. Organs from $10 up snd pianos H0 to 1350. Cheap. Well, wo should smile.
Couches
642
Wabash Avenue,
DONE
NEATLY PROMPTLY CHEAPLY:
GIVE US A TRIAL^A NEW LIEE OF MOULDINGS
Last Sunday morning jailor Gillespie found Henry aleissenhoinier dying in his cell. At tbreeo'clock Meissenheimer was found in a jard at Water and Walnut streets in what was supposed to be a state of intoxication and was sent to jail. At a few minutes past seven the man died, and an investigation revealed the fact that death was caused from a dose of morphine taken with suicidal intent. Thread man was about35 years old, came here some time ago and had been at work in the soap factory for several months. His weakness was Whisky, and a letter in his pocket from his wife in Milwaukee showed that she Had to leaye him and work for her children on account of his habit. The answer indicated that he wanted to return to her, for it informed him that her father had forbidden him the premises. Evidently he was disgusted with life, and his family being unable or unwilling to do anything for. him his body was laid away in "Potter's field."
The appeal from the "decision of the county commissioners, on the petition for an increase of the salaries of the judgesof the Circuit and Superior Courts, came up for a bearing in the latter Tuesday,whereupon Judge MoNutt made the following entry on his docket: "The judge of this court being pecuniarily interested in the result of this proceeding, aud ho disqualified to try and determine the same, audit being difficult to procure a judge of a Circuit, Superior or Supreme court to try said causv, the court now appoints George A. Kuight, a repu'Hble attorney of the bar of this, state, to try and determine said cause and said cause is now set for hearing aud determination before the said Knight for Monday, the 15 of May, 1893." The gontleineu who are contesting the raise have retained Attorney Martin Holllngor to represent them. It seems to be the prevailing opinion that the case will be decided against tho commissioners.
It has generally been supposed thut every man and boy io Terre Haute was pleased with our fire department, and for years it has been the custom to boast of It as the best and most efficient in the state and without a superior in the country. It seems, though, that in tho estimation of some there may occasionally come a time when its efficiency is of doubtful utility. Take, for instance, the fire the^ther day when the prompt work of the department saved the old building on the northwest corner of Second and Ohio streets. While the fire laddies were at work a bystander was heard to soliloquize: "What a darned shame we haven't the old hand engines aud their crews at this particular time. If we had tliey'd be cutting oaoh other's hose, fighting among themselves and raisingshewl generally, while the blamed old conoern burned down."
In riding out to the Fair grounds last. Sunday the writer noticed that tho good old practice of giving up seats to ladies still prevails in spite of all that is said about equal rights and poor, tired men. It is a little surprising too, In view of the fact that not one out of a dozen of the ladies favored acknowledge the courtesy, though most ladies seem to regard it as a right. A still sharper demonstration ol tho rudoness ladies can display is the churlish way in which they treat railroad employes now and then. Often a conductor goes to some trouble to stop a car after it has started to accommodate a lady who is behind time both in getting on and alighting. One rarely sees&nything kinder than a gesture of impatience as the lady seats herself or hops off the steps. Why is it that the finer half of the race have to learn courtesy from rude men when they lsarn it Ht all? ______
The spring weather of the past week has brought with it beauty to Highland Lawn, which is rapidly becoming one of the handsomest cities of the dead in the country. It is now clothed In a beautiful mantle of green, which is kept in a state of perfection, and the. winding drives are all in excellent condition. A number of handsome monuments have been placed in position this spring, and more will soon follow. Additional ground on the north side has been laid out for bnrial purposes, ofl which driveways are being made. The new chapel is well under way, but work had to be stopped because the recent heavy rains prevented getting the stone from the quarries. It is expected however, that it will be resumed in a few days.
All doubt that spring is here to stay vanished this week when the old German who knows nobody and never says a word appeared on the streets in a white shirt and a suit of new clothes. Had it not been for the cut of his whiskers, the same old hat and the omnipresent dog he wouldn't have been recognised. As it was there were some who bad to be pinched before they could believe that they were awake.
A letter was received from Rev. Thomas Parry on Thursday accepting the call to the pastorate of the Moflatt street Presbyterian church. Earlier in the week he telegraphed that be could
Luxuriously comfortable In all kinds of coverings.
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not come, but on thinking the matter over concluded it would be a neglect of duty to refuse, so he accepted. At present he is engaged in the ministry at Michigan City, this state, at a much larger salary than he^iB to receive here. While pastor of Celtral Presbyterian chnrch here Mr. Parry was one of the most popular clergymen the city ever had, and it was due to his efforts that the chnrch was remodeled, "refitted and made so complete in all its appointments! When ready forjoccupancy the new Moflatt street church edifice will be the handsomest in town, and under the new pastor will doubtless beconie ^pe of the most popular. §|l
When the board of county commissioners deoided to disallow vouefctiJk amounting to $2,731 45 in the last settl^ ment with Township Trustee Peker thai gentleman announced that he would take an appeal and this week he did so, the case going to the Circuit oourt. The question involved is the right of the trustee to employ a deputy whose cjrn pensation shall be paid from the township funds, and the right of the trustee toexpond money
for road
improvements
Mr. Peker says his expenditures have all been made according to law ai-d feels confident that he will win his case in court.
Yewterd-iy was Tammany day and the Rod Men had possession of the town. They commenced arriving early in the morning, and by noon the strgets were throng»d with thousands of visitor?, many of the delegations being accompanied bv brass bands. The parade of the afternoon was one of the largest ever seen in the city and the many lodges prosonted a handsome appearance. The streets wore" literally jammed with spectators, and nearly all the business houses were beautifully decorated for the occaKion. The celebration ended with a ball in Rindley hall last night.
In passing the hardware store of A. G. Austin A Co. the other day the writer's attention was called to a refrigerator which sits in front of the store. It contains a contrivance on the'inside which demonstrates the circulation of the air in passing through It, and is quite a revelation to those who haye never given the matter attention.
The Terre Haute House news stand has been very handsomely remodeled and refitted, until it is now probably tho handsomest in the state. The counter and cases are of the latest design, rich in appearance and elegant in finish. The best of it is, however, that the work was all done by Terre Haute artists. h.
F. A. Morgan, teacher of the Normal class in the Christian church Sunday school, which meets at 9:30 a. m., will begin aseriesof lessons on the Evidences of Christianity- next Sunday. The first subject considered will be the "Inspira tion of the Scriptures."
A
general Invi
tation is extended. To show how "the world do move" a letter was received here this week from St. Paul addressed to "Martin Hollinger, clerk, Tearhout, Ind.," whose last term as county clerk expired in March, 187r. something over sixteen years ago
"The elephant will walk around and the band begin to play" on Saturday next May 20th, when the Adam Forepaugh Shows will exhibit here, and the small boy is consequently in the seventh Heaven of delight. We are all more or less small boys in that respect for, after all is said and done, there is nothing that brings so much real enjoyment as the circus.
Are You Thinking
Of what you ought to take with you when you go to the World's Fair? Your outfit will not be complete without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The change of water and diet, fatigue and irregular habits, during your trip are almost certain to produce diarrhoea and a dose or two of this remedy may save you serious sickness and perhaps much expense. Procure it before leaving home. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by druggists.
May.
Our Carpets cannot be touched, either in patterns or prices. Wood, Williams Co. _________________
Chamber Sets In Great Variety
at John G. Dobbs' Fourth street Furniture Store. Sparkling, lustrous, radiant, conspicuous, resplendent, is the meaning of the word Brilliant. All of these are characteristic of the Hallet & Davis Pianos, for sale by N«el Brothers', No. 631 Wabash avenue.
If you want a fine Bed Room Suit see us. Wood, Williams fe Go.
We protect the purchaser against fictitious prices on Real Estate^ let us know if you wish to purchase.
Riddle, Hamilton Co., I 20 South Sixth street
Probst's
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How's This!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY fc CO., Props., Toledo, Ohio.
We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by tleir firm.
West fc Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. Walding, Kixnax & Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Carpets, the newest and most tasty designs at rock prioes at Wood, Williams & CO'8.
Lawn Mowers.
Screen Doors, Rubber Garden Hose, At W. D. Morris & Co.'s, 421 Main street.
GROUND FLOOR DENTAL PARLORS. Dr Mar bach has re-opened his Dental parlors at 124 south Sixth street.
T. J. Griffith's shoes are the cheapest.
LEATHER CHAIRS Perfect Beauties
At John G. Dobbs' Furniture Store.
Everything in piotures, frames and art material at the Merring Art Parlors, over 523 and 525 Main street.
Go to Griffith's for Shoes.
The Merring Art Parlors have all the latest. Call and see at 523 and 525 Main street, up stairs.
Carpets
Are leaders at John a. Dobbs' Furniture Store, on south Fourth street.
Go to E. R. Wright & Co's for Strawberries, Green Peas and String Beans.
The ve£eran watchmaker, Jacob Kern, for the fetter accommodation of his increasing number of customers, has removed from north Seventh street, to No. 653 Main street, in the Bindley blocK.
Ed Lawrence has all kinds of creams and ices, both fancy and plain also home made bread. Corner Fourth and Cherry streets.
Go to the Merring Art Parlors, over 523 and 525 Main street, for bargains in piotures, frames and soreens.
Apples, Oranges, Bananas and Lemons at Hertfelder's, cor. 4th and Cherry streets.
Strawberries at wholesale or retail at E. R. Wright & Co's.
The boys are buying their fine shoes of Robert's. They are the latest. Gets pair.
Of course every person wants to drive in the spring time, and they should prepare for it by purchasing Lap DuBtere, Buggy Harness, Whips, etc., of W. C. May fc Co., No. 11 south Fourth street.
Griffith's Palace Shoe Store 420 Main.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 7oc. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. May.
SPRING CHICKENS-
AT
E. R. WRIGHT & CO'S.
Goodman & Hirschler have received another large line of new and nobby styles of woolens for their tailoring department. In spite of the backward season this house has done a larger business in this line than ever before. Now is the time to leave your order for anew spring suit and Goodman «fe Hirshler is the best place.
We guarantee every Cook Stove we sell. Wood, Williams fc Co.
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The Brilliant tone of the Hallet & Davis Pianos is produced from the Artists standpoint, whose judgment as to Brilliancy of tone should not be questioned. Don't fail to see them, whether you intend to buy or not, at Noel Brothers,' No. 641 Wabash avenue.
ADAM FOREPAUGH'S HIPPODROME
THE GREAT 4-PAW HENAGERIE
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The ready made clothing department at Goodman &. Hirschler's is one of the largest in the city of Terre Haute. They are showing a larger and better line than ever before and their prices can always be relied upon to be the very lowest. Don't buy until you see their goods and prices.
THE ADAH 4-PAW CIRCUS
Big Shows so noted for Superiority.
Colossol Triple Circus. Scenes and Battles of 1776. Revolutionary Reproduction. Wild Warrior Cossacks of the Czar. Matchless and Magnificent Menagerie. Unequaled Trained Animal Exposition.
ONE TICKET
17/6, under the greatest spread of
Takes
Cheap
WHY
The Traquair
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654 Wabash Ave., McKeen Block.
OF PIXLEY & CO.
Is Getting to be Very Popular.
This seems to be anew feature in the Clothing business, to make every Friday a special bargain day in some particular article, which is announced every Thursday and Friday. It will pay everybody lo keep a close watch on this Lucky Friday, as it will put money in your
PIXLEY & CO
Clothiers, Hatters and Gents' Furnishers.
ADAM FOREPAOGfl SHOWS
CIFCUS. MENAGKRIE, HIPPODROME, TRAINED ANlMill«. NATIONAL HOUSE SHOW, THE WIL.D WAKRIOtt COSSACKS OF THE CZAR OF AIX THE RITSSIAS THE SCENES AND BATTLES OF 177G-THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and all the Famous and Mighty Foropaugh Features are Coming! Hurrying on the Fifty-six Cars of Forepaugh's Four Great Railroad Trains, aud tho Big Shows will surely exhibit nt
TBRRE HACTB, Saturday,
MAY 20
VA5H1NOTON3 1
Ymg Two Matchless and Magnificent Forepangh Performances at 2 and 8 p.
All the Prominent Kvcuts and all tho Prominent Characters of tho American Revolution— The Scenes and Battles of 1770-From Paul Kevoro's RUlo to the Surrender of Cornwalllsaml she Evacuation of Now ork—Principal Battles, fought as they were by our Forefat hers— Camp Scenes of the Days of Yore, Attacks, Repulses, Sorties, Skirmishes, Retreat*, Defeats. Sieges, Surrenders, and Vlctorlos-truthfully and accurately reproduced with historical fidelity and photographic exactness, utilizing 1,000 Men, Women and Children.
The Greatest Display of Racing Sports Extant. All Kinds of Races—Running, Trotting, Jockey, Hurdlw, Horn sin
OF THE IMUGKEIT-XT SHOWS
place at 10 a. m. dally, unfolding to Public View, free a« the air to everybody, Pit the dazzling, sensational, unique, plctureaque and sumptuous processional resources of tne Monster Exposition.
ADMISSION, SO CENTS CHILDREN, UNDER NINE YEARS, 25 CENTS.
round-trip excursions on all railway andsteamboatllne*. Local agents for particulars Two Exhibitions Dally. Doors open at 1 and 7 p. rn. Performances begin one hour later. For the accommodation of the pnbile, who d„ sire to avoifl the crowds on the grounds, reserved seat ticket* can be secured at BUTTON'S® BOOK STORE, 634 Main street, at the regular price on the day of exhibition only, admission tickets at the usual slight advance.
Wall Paper Company,
Largest Stock and Best Workmen 4n Terre Haute.
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Standing and Chariot, Dog, Clown, Elephant, Monkey, Donkey and Pony, and EARL, THE ONLY TUOT'J'JN^ DiG, DRIVEN TO A BALL-BEARING HWLKY. THE
WILD WARRIOR KABARDAN COSSACKS OF THE CZAR OF ALL THE RUHSIAS! All Earth's Greatest and Most Fearless Riders. Mountaineers Born,to tho Saddle and Warriors by Inheritance. The most Picturesque Rugged nnd Unique Race In tho Entire Human Family. Bee them every day at Forepaugh's, In the Greatest Feats of Saddle Skill ever exhibited anywhere. Their Equals Live Not.
ANIMALS IN GREATER VARIETY than you hav«' ovtr seen In any Monagerlo before. ALWAYS NOTED AS THE GREATEST, this year It outdoes Its former self thrice over.
All the Startling Surprises for which the famous Adam Forepaugh Circus has been noted In tho past, arid all tho foreign Features Imported by these shows for this Columbian Year, as well as Several New C-licus Keauin»«. make
this the Best Circus Year in the history of the Biggest of
INCREASED IN EVERYTHING EXCEPT THE PRICE OF ADMISSION.
World-Famous, Surprising Hippodrome. Lions, Tigers, Lynxs, Chetahs, Bears, Pumas and other Animals, Building Great Pyramids, Riding Bicycles, Playing School and Otherwise Disporting.
Admits to all the Aggregated Attractions of the Adam Forepangh Shows, presenting the Scenes and Battles of canvass ever erected on thiB or any other continent.
THE GRAND AND GORGEOUS DRESS PARADE