Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 24, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 7 October 1893 — Page 4

THE_MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

SUBBCKIFTIOH PBXGB, FUJO YZAH. A. C. DTTDDLE8TOS. V. J. PUTRUEBXHX.

DDDDLESTOS 4 PIEFEIBBIH,

PROPRIETORS. poBucunox orncjc.

No*. 20 and 22 Sooth Fifth Street, trl Printing House Square. The ma" sold in the city by 260 newsboys and all newsdealer*, and by ajeot* In 80 surrounding towns. Entered at tbe Postofflce at Terre Haute, Ind. an second-class matter.

TERRE HAUTE, IND., OCT. 7. 1893.

A FIERCE storm visited the country along tbe Louisiana coast, tbe first of tbe week, causing much loss of life and property. It wan, iudeed, an ill wind, for it blew nobody good. ifep A THK good tbat bad men do somotimes livge after tbem. The notorious Jim

Fisk sent a train load of provisions to tbe sufferers by tbe Chicago fire, and they are going to commemorate it "Chicago Day" at tbe fair by afloat labeled "Qenerosity."

OKLAHOMA wants to be a state now, claiming 275,000 population and taxcables amounting to $50,000,000. If we could just piok Nevada up, Senators and all, and sboot it off into spaoe with tbe assurance tbat it would never, never drift back, there would te some show for Oklahoma-—tbat is, if it isn't too solidly Republican to suit tbe tastes of the present Congress.

IN looking ahead for hiB winter suit next year, Carter Harrison thinks tbe senatorial garment of Mr. Cullom would just about fit him, and, it is said, bas organized a political machine with tbe .•object of semiring it for himself. The people of Illinois have taken Carter's measurement long before this, and have doubtless decided tbat they will cut no senatorial suits small enough to fit him.

IT is gratifying to know that the present week will see tho floating debt of the World's Pair wiped out, but it is to be regretted tbat tho revenues will not be sufficient to repay the subscriptions to the stock of (he big show. Tbe majority of tbe subscribers, of course, are in a position to stand the loss, but the enterprise displayed in making such a magnificent show is deserving of some 'financial return.

WE have for some time been getting many undesirable immigrants, by way of the Canadian border, who could not xpMB our immigration inspectors at the seaboard, but this is to be stopped. The

Canadian government declined to render any assistance in shutting them out of the United States, but tbe Canadian ^railroad and steamship companies will cooperate with our inspectors in sending back to their respective homes all Naontraot laborers, polygamists, and persons likely to become a charge on the public. The work is a good one, and it is to be hoped lhat it will be vigorously prosecuted H* a matter of public policy.

"THEKB is a time In the affairs of men -when patience cense* to be a virtue. Dtwn with tho United States Senate, the enemies of the people." This is the ominous letter that every public official in Washington found in his mall last

Sunday morning, but its White-Cap tone has done nothing thus far to stir up the American House of Lords. This iB the ninth week of tho session, and the work it was callod for is no nearer completion practically than when the gavel fell calltng it to order. The business #ltuntion —that I*, tho ttnauolal phase of It—in improving, but it is in spite of tbe Senate, rather than as a result of it# •work.

A RECENT successful novel, "The Cliff Dwellers," does not have its scenes laid in tho ruins of ancient civilisation in the far southwest, as its name would perhaps indicate. They are located in oue of the big sky scrapers of Chicago, and all it* characters are dwellers tho rein. The odd location of tbe story calls Attention to the Immense revenues derived from these investments, which pay better than a gold mine. The Rookery, f«r lnstaocev cost $400,000, and 80 per cent, on the investment. There are tenant* on tbe second floor "who have quarters for which tbey pay |30,00Q a year. Tbe building bas a population of over 2,000 tenants and there is seldom a vacancy* One of the new «mce buildings In Chicago will accommodate over 8,000 tenants. Doubtless for a year or so after the World's Fair closes some of these buildings will not pay such enormous profits—unless they give office room to receivers, who will multiply number for a time at least.

THE southern cotton planter^, 'who have long enjoyed the pecuniary effect* of cotton being king, are likely to have their reign disputed. During the last fiscal yea* raw cotton to the value of |4,tX)0,000 was Imported Into this country, and In quality It I* mid to be equal to the best produced in the southern state*. It came chiefly from Egypt^ where government aid has done num to advance the calUv*-ran of this «i*pl*s and In the past f- yr~~* **»ttou importations hs,^ i,. .ulrupled in amount and v*lne» It is not Improbable that our cotton plant**#, whoeeory of "free trade and •allow' rights"* baa long controlled the tariff policy of their party, will ask for their chief production. their cotton at the highest price poeMWe, and buy th«tr manufactured good* where they can gflt them cheapest i* one thing, hut it la another to hare Egyptian cotton replace

theirs in their own country. Inthe latter case protection would notbethe terrible evil It has been portrayed, mod they wouldn't minda little of it themselves.

THE amicable settlement of the Boring sea trouble by arbitration, in which outsiders were called in to assist the representatives of the governments involved, opens up possibilities of future settlements without tbe assistance of others. Justice Harlan, of the Supreme court, one of the arbitrators, stated recently in England tbat he personally, believed tbat on the occasion of a future difference between England and the United States the intervention of strangers would not be invoked, but an equal number of tbe judges of tbe higbost courts of both countries would be appointed to settle the difference. The settlement of a dispute between these old-time enemies by their own representatives would be a spectacle most pleasing to the universal peace societies, and a tribute to the justice and integrity of the members of the beuch.

LEARNING A TRADE.

The statistics of pauperism and crime of this country, gleaned from advance sheets of tbe last census, present some startling figures for the consideration of the thoughtful. These statistics, which of course are reliable, show tbat the prisons, penitentiaries and reformatory institutions of this country in 1890 contained 52,894 white male prisoners, of whom nearly three-fourths were native-born, 38,166 by actual count. Of this total number of convicted criminals, 31,426 had no trade, and of these 23,144 were native born. A fact of still further interest in this connection is, that of 4,425 white males charged with homicide in the census year, 3,157 of them were bora in this country, and four fifths of these had no trade.

A writer in an eastern publication that has no love for trades-unionism finds in these startling figures a cause for alarm at the domination of foreign, controlled labor unions in the world of industry that practically excludes Young America from learning a trade. He thinks our American boys are becoming criminals and filling our prisons because they are denied the privilege of learning a trade. To one who is alto gether hostile to tbe principle of tradesunionism, this may seem a very plausi ble theory, but to others who are less prejudiced, and who can see that the prin clpleon which all fair minded labor organizations are founded is simply tbat of self-preservation, whiob is the first, and easily the strongest law of nature, the cause for this seeming decadence in the learning of a trade lies deeper.

In days gone by, it was an usual thing for a boy when he arrived at a certain age to decide for himself, or by bis parents, the particular trade he had a fitnesB for, and to that he applied himself. He served his time, devoted his eflorts to tbe study of tbe needs of his trade, and, if he was prudent, in time became an employer where he had once been an employe. Not all did this, of course, but those who were frugal, studious and ambitious did, and prospered.

But nowadays the greasy overalls and waist, the grimy hands and face of tbe mechanic have few attractions for tbe young man. The worJdowes him a living, and be is going to get it the best way he can, and assuredly the easiest. He wants to wear good clothes, and plenty of them, and would rather depend on his wits to get them than on his musoular exertions. He would rather be a lawyer though he have no clients, a preacher without a charge, a dootor minus patients, or a bookkeeper out of a job, than to so bemean himself as to don the working clothes of a mechanic aud learn a trade. Statistics show tbat the preachers, the doctors and the law.yers make less money per capita the country over than the average mechanio, and yet our young men would rather make a failure trying to fill one of these professions, or some other calling whose duties seem easy—though in none of th&tx< does the successful man find them easy—than to make a success at a trade.

This, it seems to Jhe who has given the subject any thought, and is without prejudice either way, is the reason more of our young men are not learning trades. Tbe attractiveness of an occu-pation-no matter what—that will enable them to appear well dressed, and be on the streets when workingmen are employed in their various duties is more to them than the possibility of failure in the one, and the probability of success In the other. The brightest, brainiest and most studious men succeed in all professions, and there is always room at the top, but where one makes a brilliaut success in his chosen profession, hundreds make dismal failures. And the years thus thrown away at a time when they are most potent for good, can never be recalled and put to advan tage in earning a trade. When ilia too late many of theee hundreds realise that it were better to have been a good mechanic than a poor professional man.

T*a1ee unions, organised and managed on a reasonable and sensible basis, are productive of "much good to employer and employe—if they are onenlded only their usefulness is extremely qi»fs»tlonahleu»»ay the least. When they fell into the hands of hot-head*, a* they sometimes do, they are productive of much that la not good* But let it not be said of them that they are driving our young men Into terimc and the prison eelis. It would he lamentable to acknowledge it If it wens true, it is unjust to charge It if untrue.

Overeaa&ain godless variety at Goodman & Hfrschler'a. They are great h**dquart«r* for all kind* of Overcoats, showing a complete line from the cheapest to the very heat.

AMUSEMENTS.

TUTt HLVUXK COMPANY. Young'sMelvilleoompany, which has been at Neylor,»all week, is by long odds the best popular priced company that has ever appeared here. In fact, the performances this week have been equal to the very best ordinary priced attractions. In costuming, scenic effeots, etc., few companies equal them. To night the engagement closes with the popular "Queen's Evidence," and as an additional attraction a fine parlor suite will be given to the holder of the lucky number. The suite has been on exhibi tionon the stage during the week and attracted much attention. There should be a big crowd to-night, as in addition to seeing a first-class performance every one will get a chance at this handsome prize. "LIOST IN NEW YORK."

Leonard Orover's splendid aquatio drama will be given at Naylor's opera house on next Wednesday evening, and with the New York cast and the scenery, painted by New York's leading scenic artist, Arthur Yoegtlen, of the Madison square theater. New York. The river of real water sixty foot long and forty foot wide, and four foot deep, upon which floats real yachts, row-boats, ferries and a practical steamboat that runs at full speed, is still a salient feature of tbe production. The story is that of a designing man who attempts to defraud his brother's blind widow and her children out of their inheritance. He falls into the hands of a female blackmailer and her confederate, and finally takes them Into his confidence to assist him in getting the heirs of his brother's estate out of the way. Their schemes are frustrated by the daughter of tbe blind widow, who has become a waif, and finally succeeds in bringing the plotters to justice and placing her mother and sister in possession of their fortune. The company is an unusually strong one. Seats on sale Monday.

EOWHATTAN.

The comic opera "Powhattan" will be given at Naylor's on Thursday and Saturday nights of next week, with a Saturday matinee. Rehearsals are progressing very satisfactorily under the direction of Prof, W. H. Baker, and tbe production promises to be a great success, artistically and financially. The following is the cast: Powhatan (Chief of tbe Powhatans)...

Tim O'Flanlgan. F. M. Buckingham* Larry O'GalT. ..... ... Will Parrott Lieutenant Nelson. .. ... Bud Braman His Weak-Minded Brother. Will Crawford

Little MISBCS Anna Schluer and ,Ro^e Braman will be the solo dancers. There' will be a large ohorus of Indian maidens' and warriors, and a grand kirmess of dances at the wedding of Pocahontas. Miss Lottie Longman will be tbe pianist. The production Is uuder the auspices of the K. of P. lodges of this city.

BBONSON HOWARD'S "ARISTOCRACY." The notable event of the present theatrical year in this city, will be the presentation at the opera house Friday night of Bronson Howard's latest play "Aristocracy." There Is a special significance to this work of Mr. Howard's. It is an example of indigenous dramatic art, for its author bas reached an acknowledged place at tbe head of contributors to the Amerioan stage. It Is already pretty thoroughly known, for Its long runs in New York and Chicago last season oaused widespread literary and social discussions. While tbe play is thoroughly American and deals with American characters, the author bas gone to Eng land for tbe scene of his action. A remark made by James Bryce, a membtr of the British Cabinet and professor of civil law at Oxford, is said to have furnished tbe theme. "Wealth In the United Slates", said Mr. Bryce in tbe oourse of a lecture, "does not, as in England, give Its possessor an immediate entree into fashionable society. In England great wealth can practically buy rank, or, by obliging those who oommand sooiety, can induce them to force the upstart Into it." The Americans in the play are people from tbe ordinary walks of life who have become suddenly rich and who, by buying a splendid house in the English Capital, together with tbe titled occupant of the house, attempt to force their way into aristocratic sooiety. Their efforts meet with disastrous moral results. "Aristocracy", therefore, has a peculiar moral significance. It offers food for serious thought rather than mere amusement. At the same time Mr. Howard's rich comedy vein has not been idle and his play is relieved with much genuine humor. Managers A1 Hay man and Charles Frohman have selected for its interpretation one of the best oompaniee tbat has ever been seen in this country. In the cast are Wilton Lackaye, Blanche Walsh, Frederic Bond, Mary Hampton, J. H. Ollmour, Helen Tracy, a Miller Kent* Josephine Hall, Neil Warner, Virginia Tracy, John H. Browne, J. C. Back*tone, Bruce MeKea aud Harold Howard. The seat sale for this engagement will take place Tuesday morning at Ration's.

NOTES.

Jolly Prank Daniels with his band of fnnmakers are underlined at Nay lor*# for Monday evening Oetobe# 16th in "Little Puek*.

Digby Bell and his big opera company oomea to Naylor's on Wednesday, October lBth, presenting

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TEKRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, OCTOBER 7,1893.

Allyn Adams

Pocahontas (bis daughter, the gentle savage) Miss Harriet Paige Oquaka (of the F. F. V'e)

Mrs. Emily Westfall

Capt. John Smith) Two Jolly W. A. Baker Captain Rolfe Rovers. Fred Paige Block Eagle (Indian lover of Pocahontas) a vi Medicine Man (first regular physician).

Charles White

Panther (S:out for Powhatan). .... Harry Foulkes Bruno, Finest Bear In the Woods

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tar." The organisation include* such well-known arti**a as Laura Joyce Bell, Hilda HoUlns, Josephine Knapp, Wm.

Pruett, Chaa. My era, Digby Bell and. others.

The "Aristoorqpy" Co. that appears here next Friday night Is not a "No 2" company. It is exactly tbe same oompany that presented the play in New "York and Chicago, with the exception that Miss Maxy Hampton haa replaced Miss Viola Allen. The theater-goer who misses this performance will miss one of the rarest treats of the season.

This Interests You.

When times are hard, when work is scarce, and money is hard to get hold of is the time when the prudent man will give renewed thought to the question "What would my family do were I suddenly called away." Such a time is the proverbial "rainy day" tbat should be provided for, and what better way to provide for it than by life insurance in gome safe company. Many men say, however, "I can't afford it—I'm too hard up," and therein lies the very weakness of their argument. When a man is in such a condition, the more deplorable would be the fate of his family should he die without life insurance, and the stronger tbe reason he should invest in it. If you are looking for life insurance—and if you're not you ought to "be—what better company to take out a policy in than the time tried John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., of Boston, that has for its local agents the well known Ohio street firm, Power fc Daily. This company has larger assets in proportion to its liabilities than any other life insurance company doing business. It is a mutual, level premium, old line company, managed on an economical and equitable basis, and its policies are subject to the Massachusetts non-forfeitable law, which secures to the polioy holder the privilege of discontinuing his policy and obtaining either cash or paid up value therefor. And these conditions are endorsed on every policy issued aud made apart of the contract—for a life insurance polioy is a oontract between the company and the assured. It is to tbe interest of every man, therefore, to buy the very best contract obtainable, and where can you obtain a better one than with the John Hancock Mutual Life? It has no incomprehensible terms, intricate technicalities or exaggerated estimates, but it* conditions and agreements are so plain and straightforward that even a child can understand them. In point of liberality, equity and simplicity their policies are unrivaled, and the cost 1B SO trifling that it will never be missed. Between the ages of 20 and 25 it costs but from 4 to 5 cents per day for each $1,000 between 25 and 35, from 5 to 6 cents per day between 35 and 45, from 6 to 10 cents per day, and so on. What man—and especially what young man with a family—can afford to take the chances of dying uninsured and leaving his family unprovided for when reliable insurance in an old and substantial company can be bad at such small costless than his cigars or tobacco cost him daily. Now is the time to? invest in life Insurance, and no better company oan be found than the John Hancook Mutual. Power & Daily, the agents, at 509 Ohio street, will be glad to explain the merits of the company to you. They are also agents for tbe reliable Fidelity and Casualty company, of New York, that writes all kinds of accident insurance, including plate glass, boilers, etc. They also do a general real estate business, and have many bargains to offer those who desire to make an investment or purchase a home. yjr'

Fresh Oysters,

New York and Baltimore, wholesale or retail, at Eiser's.

Half Rates Via E. &T. H. R. Wtm. Account of Harvest Exoursion, Oct. 10th. To most all points South aud Southwest. For information in detail, call on or address. G. A. Smith, Gen'l Agent, 636 Wabash Avenue.

When you get socks darned, shirts mended, garments repaired and buttons sewed on, all without extra charge, why not send your laundry work to a firstclass place. Tbe New Method Laundry Co. do all this, and besides give you perfect work.

Fresh Taffy.

Our own make. Also Freeh Homemade Creams, at Eiser's.

Mr. Adams, as Powhatan is an Ideal Indian chief—his rich voice suits tbe role to perfection. Miss Paige, as Pocahantas, and Mrs. Emily Westfall, as Oquaka, are admirably cast and rehearse their parts with grace and spirit. John Davis and Fred Paige have parts well suited to their fine baritone voices. Charlie White and Harry Foulkes are well, put In for the grotesque Medicine Man and Panther. Frank Buckingham and Will Parrott, as the Irish comedians, are an assured success.

I make a specialty of fancy Ice Creams and loes for weddings and receptions. Also have an assortment of Wedding Cake Boxes, the latest styles.

PRBWTO*.

Now is the time to get Tea less than cost at the Assignee's sale of the J. H. Simmons' stock. 631 Main street.

Trimmed Felt Sailors, 5&>, at HaiaHi's.

Anybody wishing a fimt class Salt or Overcoat made to order should not fail to call on Goodman & Hlrachler, They show as complete line of woolens as can be seen anywhere, and no houso in the country turns out better fitting garments than they do.

ITRXJITS

E.K WRIGHT & CO.

Have a most tempting array of them.

Choice Quinces, Every kind of Grapes, Extra Nice Peaches, California Pears, Apples, Cranberries, Etc.

Gents' Lace and Congress Shoes for |1.50, at T. J. Griffith's Palace Shoe Store. _____________

We don't wish to see any of our readers defrauded, and must warn them against the many counterfeits of "Garland" Stoves and Ranges. These articles are without doubt the best ~we have seen both beautiful and useful.

LAST

C. C. SMITH'S SONS CO., v/ Sole Agents.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. The November installment of city taxes is now due and payable. Taxpayers will save penalty and costs by paying taxes on or before November 6th.

W.W.HAUCK, Treasurer.

NAYLOR OPERA HOUSE

TO-NIGHT

PERFORMANCE

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NEW SPECIALTIES!

Seats on sale at Button's Monday. PBICBS, as, SO,

PEOPLE

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In the Interesting Comedy Drama,

Queen's Evidence!

Follow the Crowd To-night.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11.

Production of the Great Aquatic Spectacle,

Lost in )iew mi

With all its great features, including a vast river of flowing water, sustaining real yachts, row boats, and a genuine steamboat running at full speed. A SPLENDID COMPANY I

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J. H. GILMOUR, FREDERIC BOND, S. MILLER KENT,

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NAYLOR'S SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT. FRIDAY 1 EVENING VyV^-L. lO.

Bronson Howard's Greatest Triumph,

Four months at Palmer's Theater, New York. Two months at Columbia Theater, Chicago. The seme' consummate cost of players. WILTON LACKAYE,

JOHN H. BROWNE, NEIL WARNER, H. W. MONTGOMERY.

BLANCHE WALSH, MARY HAMPTON, HELEN TRACY,

JOSEPHINE HALL, J. C. BUCKSTONE, BRUCE McREA,

HAROLD HOWARD.

Management of AL. HAYMAN and CHAS. FROHMAN. SPKCIAX. NOTICK.

Seat sale will open Tuesday morning, Oct. 10th. Balcony seats and 91.50: Or chestra and Dress Circle, 91.00 first three rows of Family Circle, 75c. Admission: Family Circle, 60c Gallery. 2«c.

Seats secured by Mall or Telegraph.

The Chilly Season

IS ON HAND. IF YOU WANT GOOD

CLOTHING

GO TO

J. T. H. Hiller,

5"

Wabash

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JU» it«4jb A# FFT fWrfjtr. I v/' Ready Made or Made to Order. Prices Reasonable. 4

are found where Bar-

gains are found. No Bar­

gains. No People. No Trade. Quite Different at

Here you see a spirit of good times. Our large force is kept busy. Quick sales and small profits make the business.

MONDAY,

If anything- ike the past few days, we'll be rushed in our Cloak Department. So be with us early in the day and avoid the afternoon rush. iV zoo Ladies' Tan Beaver Jackets at $3.49, value $6. 50 Ladies' Black Beaver Jackets at $2.98, value $5. 48 Ladies' Tan and Black Beaver Jackets, with Worth collar, very stylish, at $3.98, value $6.50. 25 Ladies' Black Beaver Jackets, with Worth' collar, edged with fur.

A splendid coat $5, value $7.50. The above are all new fresh garments. No chestnuts. ,f

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Cute little Eiderdown Coats trimmed with Angora furs, from $1.98 to $5.00.

Jacket Sale.

Elegant Melton Beaver and Kersey Jackets, as special leaders, in fine goods. We offer them at $8, $10, $12.50, fully worth 15 per cent. more. The above are edged with fine Natural Furs.

Fur Sale.

Muffs at 25c, 50c, 75c, 98c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.98, $2.68. SPECIAL VALUES.

Fur Capes in endless variety at $6.98, $7.50, $10, $12.50, $15, $18, $20, $25, upwards.

Don't think of buying a Fur Cape till you see ours. We guarantee you a saving of fully 25 per cent.

Underwear. Kftjg

2 cases Egyptian Rib VesU, a great seller, at 25c each. 2 cases Augora Natural Rib Vests and Pants, another seller, at* 50c.

Ladies, you should see these. 2,000 pairs Ladies' Fast Black Hose, great value at xoc, 12 x-2c, 15c, 29c, and 25c. Best for tjhe money in Terre Haute.

500 Skirt Patterns^

Made of all-wool Flannel, full size, elegant styles, stripe tops with plaid borders, regular price $x.28, Monday at $1. j,

Best Indigo Prints, 5c. Best 5c Brown Muslin in the' state.

Best Bleached Muslin. Best Cotton Flannels in the city at 5c, 8c and ioc. .Can't? be beat.

Sale of CheapC\hJ*^lilI

Dress Goods.

Yard wide Cloths, fancy effects, at 25c. pK All wool Ladies' Cloth at

45c.

All wool French Serge at 50c. Hop Sackings at 39c, extra fine, all wool, value 50c. 1111%

And to on we are making the pricen that bring the people to our store. Look or buy, just as you please. We always try to treat yon well.

I Hoberg, Root & Co.