Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 24, Number 20, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 11 November 1893 — Page 4

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

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DODDLESTOH A PIEPEHBRIHK,

PROPRIETORS. HUB UL CATION OFFICE.

Nos. 20 and 22 South Fifth Street*, Printing House Square. The Mall Is sold in the city by 250 newsboys and all newsdealers, and by agente In 30 anr rounding town*. Entered at the Postofflce at Terre Haute,Ind., a* second-class matter.

TERRE HAUTE. IND., NOV. 11, 1893.

THE committee on ways and means will bojd its meetings daring the recess of Congress, but it is safe to say that it wiJl not make any remarkable progress towards "smashing the tariff." That McKinley vote in Ohio is a danger signal.

GOVEHKOK BOIES was smarter than all the rest of his fellows. He saw the drift of things, and very conveniently developed a case of typhoid fever that took him out of the Iowa campaign before its close. As a presidential possibility his stock is way below par.

IT is evident that some body has been doing some tall lyinc about Colorado and her silver miners. They are going to work out there In mapy places, evidently waiting for a final decision by congress on the repeal bill. Senators Wolcott and Teller told some very pathetic stories about their constituents, but they were talking to hear themselves talk. ij,s

.WILLIAM MOKINLEY (without the Jr.), re-elected Governor of Ohio by the largest plurality since the war, may or may not be "a bigger man than old Grant," but he is one of the most striking, as well as one of the most manly figures in Amerioan politics, and if death does not prevent will in all probability one day sign himself "President of the United States."

TUESDAY'S elections, if they lndica anything, show that the people have come to regret their decision last fall against the protection of American industries, and thej have expressed their regrets in such a positive manner that Congress will not iare to make the great step toward free trade that has been promised. And many reasoning people believe thnt the feeling that the tariff will not be disturbed will go a great ways towards restoring business prosperity, that has not been bettersd materially by the repeal of the Sherman law. Myj

S^IF justice could be meted out as promptly to all criminals, as was the case with James Stone, whose horrible butchery of an entire family near Washington, this state, recently, is fresh in the public mind, Judge Lynch would be an unknown. Stone's trial lasted but a few minutes, and resulted in his sentence to be hanged In February next.

The only fault to find with the sentence is the length of time given Stone to live and before the day set for his execution rolls around, it 1h likely the lawyers will find some way to cause its postponement. In plaeo of three months to live, he should Uav.Q been given three days. „•,

Is football to replace baseball as our national pastime, is a question that is agitating those who have money invented in the latter sport, as well as those who naturally are interested in sporting matters. The iuterest in football has been increasing gradually during the past few years, and now there is scarcely a town or hamlet but has its football eleven. The newspapers of the large cities are devoting more space to It than they over gave baseball and the reports go into the details of eaoh player's physical condition as minutely as the trotting horse writer, in describing Nancy Hanks' before a record breaking heat. Last Saturday, eighteen thousand enthusiasts faced a driving storm in Philadelphia to Bee the Princeton and University of Pennsylvania teams fight for two hours in one of the tests of physical endurance and brute force, in some of which it is iiocommoa thing for men to be carried from the field with broken limbs and damaged faces. Mnn preparing for tUese games undergo training of the greatest severity, and when in play bear without murmuring the hardest usage, and continue it in pain and while crippled. It may be the admirable game it is olaimed to be, but it certainly will have to be shorn of some of its prise ring features before it can ever hope to be as popular as baseball was and is.

THAT man who is so lost to all sense of decency, honor and manhood as to sell his vote, Is certainly the most contemptible creature that can be affected by the passage of any law relating to him. It does not make him any the less contemptible that we have a law in this state that makes of him an Injured creature, who can collect from the parchaser damagra for the loss of bis dignity and honor, by the bartering of his priceless privilege of voting. Such a law, which contemplates the punishment of the man who purchases and makes a martyr of the man who sells, is a bad irfw, morally, no matter if our august Supreme court has just decided that It is constitutional, though contrary to the common law on which alt judicial systems arp founded. If the law in question contemplated the punishment of both parties to inch a irrupt bargain, it* provision* would be just. But, »s it te, it places a premium on vote-selling. A man who sella his

vote is so lacking in the attributes of true manhood, that, having sold his vote, it does not wound his sensibilities to confess publicly that he has done such an unmanly thing, in order to recover damages from the man to whom be has sold. It is not enough to say that the fear of being sued for damages will deter men from offering to buy votes. If that were the immediate and only effect of the law, its provisions were wise. Butitisnot. The man who offers his-vote for sale, whether he sells or not, will lie and swear to it, and the man who is the candidate of any political party, or who is may become identified witbis likely at any time to be made a party to a suit instituted by a perjurer, as the result of any real or fancied grievance. And so long as the law screens snch a perjurer from punishment and setr him up as a martyr, just so long will his testimony take precedence over that of the man he sues, no matter how honorable the latter may be, or how guiltless of the abominable charge. The buying of votes is a monstrous evil, and one that should be punished swiftly and severely, but no law should stand that seeks to punish one party to such an offense, and rewards the other party to it. It may be legally right, but it is morally wrong, and laws founded on bad morals are bad laws.

1HE ELECTIONS.

The result of Tuesday's elections is a surprise, not' so muoh at the verdict re turned by the people as by the unanimity with which they rendered it. With Ohio voting for protection by a plurality of almost a hundred thousand, and Massachusetts and Iowa, on a tariff issue, following with pluralities unprecedented in recent years, it would seem that the people*have changed their minds in a year as to what is the proper industrial policy for this country. If one year ago the most enthusiastic advocate of the policy of protection had prophecied a change like this, he would have been looked upon as a fool. The shutting down of factories, and the idleness of untold thousands of working 'people, and the consequent depression of business generally, have had their natural sequenoe. The result is one that cannot be ignored by the party in power. The leaders may say that the elections will not cause any ohange in the party programme, that tariff reductions will come as promised, and that the people will be educated to believe in their wisdom. It is natural that this talk should be indulged in, but it is only talk. The will of the people must be obeyed, and the people of this country have said more positively than ever before, that they are not in favor of any change in our economic system, that, whatever its promises for the future may be, has for its first result a season of idleness and distress. We believe this is what the people of this country meant by their votes on Tuesday, and we believe that the wisest leaders of the Demooracy realize this, and will heed it, no matter what the mouthpieces may say.'

It cannot be said, truly, that the results in all the states were brought about by this feeling. In New York it was a fight not between Democrats and Republicans, but between unt»rohy and good government, in which, unfortunately for themselves, the Democrats by their party leaders were arrayed against good government. Decent Democrats placed themselves with the friends of good government, and the party maohine, mor% corrupt than any Othar in history, received a rebuke from which it may never recover. The notorious thief, Maynard, whose election would have been a blot so foul that words fail in an attempt to describe it, is beaten by full a hundred thousand votes, and is consigned to that oblivion from which he should never have been brought except to teach a moral lesson, and that, that it never pays to be dishonest, even in politics.

Another gratifying thin'g about the elections is that Judge Gary has been reelected by a handsome majority, in Chioago, in the face of the anarchistic opposition of Governor Altgeld. An equally gratifying result of the Chicago election is that Henry Kraft, a judicial candidate on the Republican ticket, and a holder of socialistic views, has been beaten. Such persons, no matter on what political ticket they may be placed, should be defeated, and it is especially pleasant to record Kraft's retirement.

In Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado the Populists seem to have lost their hold, and the localities in whioh they were strongest have gone against them. In New Jersey the corrupt race track ring that has been in power for many years reocived a black eye, and loses control of that state.

Altogether, the surprises of Tuesday's elections are too many and too varied to be recited here, and although many men of many minds will ascribe the results to rations causes, the people of this country, who are capable of some pretty deep thinking, and that without the advice of so-called "leaders," will see in It, above everything elm, a protest against a ohange in oar economic and industrial system.

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TERRE HATJTE SATURDAY EVENING MAID, NOVEMBER 11,1893:

BRIDAL SUPERSTITIONS. Si What prospective Ten* Haute Brides are .. /Worrying Tlieir Pretty Heads About. #%f the stories of summer courtings and warm weather matchmakings are to be relied on, Terre Haute-will be alive with weddings this fall and winter.Society circles are agog with interest over the prospective brides, the manly grooms, etc., but while the people at' large are discussing them, the brides-to-be

worrying theirpretty little heads lest they violate some of the numerous superstitions relating to this change in their lives. No matter whether she be looked on as superstitious or not, no right minded girl will knowingly violate any of

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antiquated superstitions that

are said to belong particularly^ brides and brides' days. The bride-to-be watches the weather forecasts with an anxiety that proves her faith in the old adage, "Happy is the bride that the sun shines on," and of course she know** that the friends left at home are equally, concefoed, as the weather on the wedding day tells to a nicety the peculiar future disposition of the bride, while that of the day following is equally prophetic in regard to the bridegroom. "Something old and sometfiing new, something borrowed and something blue," is a couplet that rules alike the trousseau of the richest and the poorest bride. To walk to the altar without having fulfilled this poetical injunction is to call down upon the union the wrath of all those gods whose particular duty it is to look after the newly wed.

The postponement of a wedding is regarded with horror and many there are so wedded to the belief that snob a proceeding bodes no good that they will consent to the marriage taking place even in the* house of mourning rather than change the ceremony from the time first appointed. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are particular favorites as wedding days, as "Monday is for health, Tuesday for wealth and Wednesday the best day of all." Friday is seldom chosen, as that day, in all matters of importance, is regarded with aversion even by people who profess to be altogether without superstition V*, 1

White is the oolor generally chosen by brides for the wedding gown, as it signifies purity and innocence. Satin is said to be unlucky, though* this idea is not firmly enough established as yet to prevent, many brides from choosing it as the material with which to fashion the dress of a whole lifetime.

It is an over-bold woman who will let her vanity so far get the better of her as to don her wedding outfit in its entirety before the day set for her to appear in bridal robes. Such an act presages death and misfortune, and though she may be quite wild to see how she will look in veil and gown the desire must be left unsatisfied until the hour arrives for her to dress for the ceremony.

On the day of the great event so inany superstitions enter into every d$taU that it is a very wise bride indeed thatremembers all those little acts that arei so sentient with meaning in regard to the future. If by chance she should happen' to put on her left shoe first her married, life will prove unhappy, therefore it behooves her to look carefully to this portion of her toilet and lo certain to seleot the right foot as the first to be attended to.

No bridal guest should wear a costume entirely black, as such a choice will bring sorrow to the bride. If the beet man stumbles on his way to the altar it is regarded as a most ominous proceeding, and at any rate is awkward enough to merit rebuke. •,

The wedding ring should be a oirclet of gold, unbroken by any jewel, as the significance off the ring demands that its form shall be typical of the endless lov(e that prompts its bestowal. To try bn the ring before marriage Is certain to bring sorrow to the bride.^To lose it is prophetic of dire misfortune, and many there are who would regard taking it off as an actual sin, holding fast to the belief that it was placed on the finger for all time and not merely as the symbol of an evanescent affection.

When the bride leaves the assembled company to change her gown she throws her bouquet among the group and the fortunate one who oatohes it is promised a husband*within a year, providing always that he or she is single at the time. It is the duty of every bride who pretends to be at all versed in these superstitions to throw away every pin that was used in her bridal attire. The bridesmaids, as a rule, are willing to gb down upon their hands and knees on the carpet in order to secure one of these luck-giving emblems, and each one fortunate enough to possess herself of even a bent and decrepit speoimen feels blest in the thought that good fortune will attend her from thenceforth.

The throwing of jrioe and slippers is such an old custom that it is omitted. Both of these rites have descended from antiquity, the use of rice meaning fertility and plenty, while the offering of old shoes to the Goddess Fortune invokes the favors of that fickle dame. In olden times bridal etiquette demanded that the friends of the bride should

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offer violent opposition to the claims of the husband, and the groom was thereford obliged to secure his wife by force. The modern pelting of the bride and groom may be a relic of this form of ceremony, for certainly at times it becomes rough enough to remind one very forcibly of savage customs, and even the most superstitious bride could very w^li do without such violent evidences of good will, for in many cases bruises and serious injuries attest to the roughness of the sport and the precision of the aim. To throw a few rosebuds or a very little rice signifies quite as much and 3aves many a bride and* groom from embarrassment both at the time and later on.

S*"Women and' Actors.

Capoul, the French tenor, was the recipient of volumes of letters from lady admirers both here and in Paris. On the Knglish stage, besides Mr. Irving, Mr, Alexander, Mr. Hare and Mr. Bancroft have been overwhelmed with a goodly number. But I am told by one who knows that no actor living ever received such a number of admiring epistles from the fairer sex as the late John Clayton. "Among actresses Mrs. Bancroft has perhaps been treated to the kindliest at•'tentidns. Mrs. John Wood, too, on the first or last nightof her play had always her dressing room converted into a perfect bower of flowers, and little,gifts of jeweiry literally poured in upon her. There was ©ne bangle with the inscription "Bless your art." Whether it was Mrs. Woods' heart or art that was blessed remains a riddle to this day.—London,, Gentlewoman.

The Mexican Boundary Line. The international boundary line between the United States and the republic of Mexico is marked by pyramids of stones placed at irregular distances along thp line all the way from the Rio Grande to the Pacific ocean. Wherever it was found practicable to do so these pyfrajnids were built on prominent peaks at road crossings, fords, etc. The line was •not surveyed, as is the usual custom, the location of the monuments being based (on astronomical calculations and obser1 vations.—St. Louis Republic.

A Farsigkted Man.

Fogg—Munniworth was always a farsighted man, and his ventures were almost invariably successful.

Figg—But what good is he to society? He will give money for the heathen, thousands of miles away, but he never can see the suffering right at home.

Fogg—I said he was a farsighted man. —Boston Transcript.

All Is Grist to the Grinder.

Flossie (little daughter of a newspaper woman)—Oh, mamma, Mabel and I have a lovely secret about our dolls. I'd like to tell you, only—

Her Mother—Only what, Flossie? Flossie—Only I'm afraid you'd write it up.—New York Times.

Iron visiting cards are among the latest novelties in Germany, Forty placed one on the other are said to be only onetenth of an inch in thickness. The cards or plates are black, and the names, being printed on, them in silver, show up very clearly.

An authority on weather declares that tornadoes are most frequent between noon and o'clock, and that the rainiest hour of the day is 4 o'clock in the afternoon. This is the report of a meteorological expert, not a weather prophet.

The Eskimo Bulletin is the only journal published within the arctic circle. It is printed at Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, and is issued only once a year.

Two tons of dynamite exploded under a sunken vessel in New York harbor to get it out of the way lifted the water for about two acres fully 200 feet.

"CAFE BAUR

omnn Touque'. in all colors, foi children. Very stylish and at reduced prices.

SCHLUER & FOULKES

Guns and Ammunition.

Oar stock is very complete, ftnd we call your attention to the Splendid Qualities of our shells loaded with Smokeless Powders—Nothing can ex-1 eel them. R. R. TEEL fc BROS. 826 Wabash Avenue.

Buy Your Meat 011 Saturday

ss we do not open on Sunday. Choice Beef,* Pig Pork, Veal, Mutton, Spring Lamb, all kinds of Sausage. Telephone 220. Fourth and Ohio streets.

O. H. EHBHAN,

Successor to T. J. Patton A Co.

Cafe Baur.

Open Until December 1st. Wright fe Holloway's offer to give FREE a fine, life-sized portrait with every dozen of their cabinet work will be open until December 1st. The cabinet work is the very finest, and the portraits are far superior to any SOCALLED CRAYON WORK* made outside of the city. They area responsible firm and will do exactly as they agree to do.

Go to E. R. Wright & Co., for first-class Groceries at reasonableprices.

No vexatious delays with your laundry work if you send it to the New Method Laundry, They call for work regularly and deliver it promptly.

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From the Manufacturer's Clearance Sale in New York,

Just Received.

They will be sold at about 50 cents on the dollar.

$5.00 for Jackets worth $10.00 $10.00 for Jackets worth $20.00

AND SO ON.

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EXHIBITION.

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want tne public to knot/ who gives the wholesalers, rectifiers and compounders entirely away to the people, and 1 want them to Join Old Cobweb Hall in this grand and noble work which 1 intend to carry on as long as I am in business, which is my delight to do. Just think of all the damnable poison, the worst on eacth, which they use In adulterating pnre ana wholesome liquors, such as blue stone, butric, ether, arsenic, paradise, cochineal, muratlc acid, bead oils, age oils. How leng is the public going to stand this damnable outrage carried on by these sharks?

WANTED.—Are you interested in city property? See what we have to offer you. Riddle-Hamilton Co., 20 South Sixth Street.

rpo TRADE FOR FARM—House of ten JL rooms water, bath, gas and all modern convedlences. Will pay a cash dlffernce for a good farm near this city. MARSHALL G. L.KB, 683% Main street.

WANTED—Your residence to sell. We have cash buyers. Riddle-Hamilton Co

For Rent.

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Every afternoon at our new Green-houses, Twentieth and Spruce streets. Take East Main Street car to Twentieth street, and walk three and a half blocks north. Over three hundred of the best and newest sorts. All lovers of Flowers are cordially invited.

open SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

RENT—TWO, three or feur unfuralshed rooms In suite, for light boiuekeep- $ lng modem conveniences: location central.'. See JOHN FOULKE8, SI1 Ohio street.

For Trade.

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TRAUK—vacant tot* for Horses, cauie, bogs or mules. MARSHALL G. LEB,

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Particular attention is called to our great Far Department. Fully five times as large as any in Terre Haute.

Fur Capes of every description. Hundreds to choose from. Magnificent Beaver, Otter, Marten, Seal and Mink Capes. An endless variety of Electric Seal Krimmer, Baltic Seal, Nutrea, Coney, Monkey and Astrakhan Capes in 20, 23, 24, 26, 2$, 30 &hd 32 inches long. A collection of Fur Capes, such as no other house in Terre Haute ever attempted to show, at prices fully 25 per cent, lowei than elsewhere.

Our sales so far in the above departments have been far beyond our expectations. We would he pleased to have you .call and examine.

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To accommodate those who can't come on week days, wc will be

Children not accompanied by parents NOT admitted/

JOHN G. HEINL.

TWENTIETH AND SPRUCE.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.—Residence lot north Fifth street, between Chestnut and Sycamore. Price $1,500. Riddle*Hamilton Co., 20 South Sixth Street.

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JPETER N. STAFF.

OR SAliB-One more lot in McGregor's subdivision. 60 foot front near Chestnut on street. Apply to A. McGregor.

FOB SALE Residence. Call and get information. Rid-dle-Hamilton Co., 20 South Sixth Street.

FOR SALE—Residence lot 40x150, north 6£ street^ south of Van railroad. J?nce, $1500. Riddle-Hamilton Co

FOR SALE--Lot on north Eighth street, south of Chestnut. Riddle-Hamilton Co.

Money to Loan. MONEY TO LOAN—We have money to loan. RiddleHamilton Co., 20 South Sixth

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Never before have the ladies had the opportunity of seeing so many new and novel effects in outer garments. Our imported Jackets and Capes from Paris and Berlin are exceptionally elegant. These, in connection with the vast assortment of Jackets and Capes from the leading New York manufacturers, give you a variety to choose" from which is second to none in the state,- $©•

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