Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 1, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 June 1895 — Page 13

JIMPLECUTE AND WINKELBAUM.

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O, HO! ««il Johnnie Jlmpleeute and laughed In childish KUhs. •*Th« glorious Fourth is bound to be a bally dajr for me, For Uncle John haft given mo this, and e'er the sun goes down

1*11 have the bigg»it cracker in the whole of Gotham town." And the wind soughed low,

And the aun shone bright A rare brave sight to see,

f}ut a braver night was the daring boy as he laughed in childish glee •Ha, ha!" said Johnnie Jimpleeuteaabome be proudly bore The very biggeat cracker he had ever seen be fort* That rra«-ker was a monster, the wonder of its kind And warranted to make a flash would strike an army blind.

And the sun shone bright, And the wind soughed low. And John sang merrily

As home he trudged in the glad swnshine and laughed in childish glee

"He. he!" said Willie Winkelbaum and slyly wagged bis head As ho and several other bovs crept up with stealthy tread And lit the white gunpowdered fuse that flut tered in the air, Then stood aloof and watched It burn without a thought or care.

And the wind soughed low. And the sun shone bright. And thf fuse burned steadily,

While on and on marched sturdy John and laughed in childish glee.

''Hi. Ul!" yelled Willie Winkelbaum and laughed with fiendl-sh gleo As the tiny spnrk crept softly up, a prewsome sight to seeIt sizzled here, it sputtered there, and then to run was s»sen Its devastating course into the powder magazine

And the sun shone bright. And the wind soughed low, And the world was fair to see,

And Johnnie unsuspecting trudged—a simple lad was heAnd now upon the happy world there falls a bitter blight. And even Willie Winkelbaum is saddened with the sight. For now that spark has disappeared—an instant—and a flash! And little Johnnie Jlmplecute's converted into hash

And the wind soughed low. And the sun shone bright, And a white robed boy is he.

For Johnnie and his firecracker are but a memoree.

A FOURTH ON A FARM

(Copyright, 1805, by American Press Association. 'I toll you, mother, the boys shall celebrate once in thoir lives if they want to, an It's no use arRiiln over it. I've promised them for the Inst two year that they should have flreworks—skyrockets, Roman candles, an all them things—an I've never kept my won! before, so I'm goln to this year I've never felt able sence Jed Bunker brought suit agin me an got possession of the Rohhlns plaoe just as we was goln to move down there, but now"— "Now you'ro goln to make a show of yourself Just lieeauso there seems to be a shanc« that the decision of the court will be reversed an wo may get what we bought «n paid for with our hard earned money. "Well, ain't, that enough to make us feel good, heyf Why shouldn't we celebrate?" "1 advise you to wait till you are sure this new evidence of yourn 'mounts to anything, Kllsha The courts may not give tho case a now hearln an"— "They can't refuse, mother. It's a clean oaso of robbery, an we'll have Bunker packIn up an movln in six weeks. I hop® he'll move *o fur away that that stuck up son of hia'll never get to see lAzzlo agin. S'pose I'd have a darter of mino marry a Bunkar! Not If she never got married I" and Kllsha Stone knocked tho ashes from his clay pipe so savagely that the stem was broken short off, whereat ho spluttered and fumed fiercely

Mrs Stone calmly continued with her knitting for some moments, but she finally dropped It in her lap and pushed her spectacles up on her forehead, observing: "Thorn them. Kllsha, don't make such a row overan old pipe. As for Dick Bunker. be seems a rather likely sort of young man, even if Jed Bunker is his father •an"— "Mandy .lane." almost roam! the old farmer, "do vou mean to say you favor that young ra*cal? l)o you moan to say you would have the son of our worst en •emy sparkln round our Lizzie?"

Well, not exactly that," replied the woman, rather overawed by her husband's manner liut„ then, she might do worse." "She might? I'd like to know how! 1 know there ain't many likely young men out in this country, an for her sake 1 sometimes wish we'd never left New Hampshire an moved out here I'd never done It If the old farm hadn't runout them an then 1 got boat on this plaoe. There ain't no water here, an I've spent more *S0G on that confounded old well." 'Money th rowed away," sighed Mrs Stone, picking up her knitting and resuming work in a mechanical manner. "That's so," confessed Kllsha, slightly shamefaced "It's no thin but a hole In the ground, an lately it smells bad there's near no endurin It when the wind blows this way 1 don't understand It at all. an If 1 was goln to stay here I'd have to fill In that hole to stop tho stench." "We may stay here, arter all, father." •May! 1 guess not We'll move just as soon as the law turns Bunker out."

Which I fear It'll never do You know Bunker claims Noah .lackson, the roan to which you paid your money, didn't have no real title to the prujx*riy, an the judge told you you'd have to look to Jackson to get you* rlghtK." "That's folderol! How'm I goln to look to Jackson when nobody knows where on the few© of the earth Jackson's gone to? Besides that. If this new evidence 'mounts to anything. Bunker was In league with Jackson an the place b'longs to me. I tell ye, I feel good enough to celebrate a little myself, an I'm goin to see the boys have a good time. You hain't got no patriotism in ye, mother. The Fourth of July oughter be celebrated by ev'rybody In this great an glorious country ev'ry time it comes round. Now don't make no more talk about It," be cautioned as he saw his wife was about to speak again. "It's no use talkin, for I have sent for the fireworks, an they'll sure be here tonight, so the boys can shoot 'em off tomorrer night, an that ^•los it."

With that he arose and marched out of the house, leaving Mrs. Stone to her knltting and her thoughts. "S'pose Kllsha thinks he's goin to oelebrate the Fourth," she murmured, "but it'll really be celebratiu because he thinks he's goln to get the best of Bunker at last. Well, meblie he will, but I dunno's Bunker's so much to blame, for he did make it look pivtty clear he had a prior olalm to the place My opinion Is that Jackson Is the rascal, else he'd never run away the way he did, but there's no use sayin so to Klisha, he's so sot."

That night at dusk Lizzie Stone slipped out by tho back door and stole away down the lane that led to the pasture. Her manner betrayed the fact that she feared being seen by some of the family, for she paused several times and looked back nervously over her shoulder

Lizzie was a pretty girl, bright and rather talented, but not without a touch of the romantic and frivolous in her nature This, however, would disappear in later years when she came to understand life as It really Is, and, for the time being, It made her seem all the more attractive to the young men who knew her.

Of all those young men there was but one for whom she really and truly cared, and that one she met at the foot of the lane, which Kllsha Stone hail laid out in genuine New Kngland fashion, much to tho wonder ai.d amusement of his western neighbors. He was leaning on the fence and waiting for her as she approached. "Lizzie. I teared you would not come!" he exclaimed, reaching over and clasping her hands, while she saw his eyes gleam through the urk with a light that set her heart fluttering and tier pulses throbbing. "I had to steal away," she replied, in a low tone, filling that her cheeks were burning. "If father'd seen me"— "I should not have had that pleasure Thank fortune he did not see you! It is a cruel fate that makes our families foes, while we love each other, for you cannot deny you love me, sweetheart."

He drew her closer, and one arm slipped about her shoulders. She struggled and remonstrated a little, but she soon stood with bent head listening to his impulsive declaration of love. "If I were a scoundrel," he 6aid, "I might try to induce you to run away with me, but I mem to win you by fair means, and win you I will!" "Father"— "I know, sweetheart, but say you will marry me, and I will find some way to obtain his consent. I will go to him tomorrow and ask for you." "No, no! That would ruin all 1 You don't know my father! He is so stern and

LIZZIE STEPPED OUT BT THE BACK DOOB. set! He has forbidden me ever speaking to you again, and If he were to know I met you here there would be serious trouble." "Still, my only way Is to go to him like a man and ask for you. Then, If he refuse I must find some way to overcome his opposition Say you love mo, Lizziesay you will marry mo—give me liberty to ask him for you!" "It would be worse than folly, for you are Dick Bunker, the son of the man fa tlior considers his worst enemy." "My father Is not your father's enemy In truth, father Is very sorry Mr. Stone was swindled by Jackson, and ho says he would willingly spend money and time to bring the rascal to justice." "Ah. but you could not convlncc father this Is true if you tried a year. He believes your father and Jackson were leagued together to swindle him—It Is on that ground he is trying to bring the case Into court again. He feels certain of obtaining a new trial and winning. Why, ho fools so good over It that he is going to celebrate the Fourth with fireworks tomorrow night He sent to town for them, and they came In a big box this afternoon."

Dick Bunker shook his head. "He Is celebrating too soon, If lie is spending his enthusiasm because he feels sure of victory and not from a patriotic motive. Father's title is clear, and a new trial will simply mean further expense for Mr. Stone with certain defeat in the end." "He will fight as long as he can, and the result mnn make him more set against you. Oh. Dick, what can we do?" "Trust to me and keep a brave heart, my girl. It must come out right at last. G^ve me liberty to ask him for you. I will do so tomorrow What i* I am refused! It Is the right and proper way for me to do." And thus he urged her till she finally consented, although she did so with the utmost reluctance. "What is that odd smell In the air?" be asked, with uplifted head. "1 have noticed It every time there was the slightest breexe."

It most be the old well father spent so much money on It gives out a singular ImelL "It seemed more likr a rank pipe, bat ft may have come from the,well." "I must go now," doclared Listxle In radden alarm "I have staid too long al-

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ready. There would be a terrible scrape were I mlsset.." He suddenly drew her close and kissed her across the rails. It was well they were so absorbed by tho delight of the moment that they did not observe a suppressed agitation bej jnd the scrub bushes that ran down by the lane fence.

When the lovers had doparted and disappeared in the darkness, a man arose from behind those bushes. "So my girl meets that young rascal like this, an ho makes love to her I" snarled a voice that plainly belonged to Klishn Stone. "He smelled this old cob pipe, an that near let 'em know I was here. Well, let him come an ask me for Lizzie! I'll soon put an t.ad to this foolishness!"

He shook his clinched fist toward a distant light that ho knew shone from tho window of the Bunker place and then moved away toward his own house, savagely chewing the stem of his old cob with his teeth.

Having passed about half the distance to the house, he halted, for a familiar odor had assailed his nostrils. "That dai.ied old well!" he growled wrathfully. "I'd just like to know what makes it smell so!"

He changed his course and approached the spot where he had endeavored to strike water by boriDg deep into the earth, but had succeeded only in spending a considerable sum of money. As he came nearor the odor became stronger, and when he' was quite close to the well he could scarcely endure it. He also noticed something he had never noted before. A strange whistling sound came from the well. "Well, that thing beats all nater. It's a reg'ler hoodoo! I'll have it plugged up anyhow, an we'll begin on it next Monday."

When he reached the house, he found his wife sitting by a dim light in the dining room, her knitting dropped in her lap. In a moment he realized by her attitude that something was troubling her. "What is it, mother?" he asked.

Without a word she took a long envelope from a stand at her elbow and handed it to him. The 'ight showed him the familiar card of his attorney at the upper left hand corner of the envelope. "How did you get this?" he asked, rather huskily, as he ripped open one end and drew forth the document contained within. "Ike Neuman left it as he passed on his way home from town," she replied, her eyes fastened anxiously on his face.

He read it through without uttering a sound or making a sign. Then he went out into the night once more, and for nearly an hour he was absent. When ho returned "he was sitting just as he left her. 'Mandy," he said, his voice steady and hard, "I'm beat. Tho judge has deoided there's not enough evidence to reopen the case, an the lawyer can't find ground for a now suit. Jed Bunker has beat me."

The Four! came and brought with it Richard Bunker to ask for Lizzie's hand In marriage. Kllsha Stone had IxSen holding his feelings in check Rince receiving the letter from his lawyer, but now tho full torrent of his wrath was turned on the young man. "I'll see Lizzie dead before she shall marry a Bunker!" he shouted. "An if you ever meet her down tho lane agin I'll shoot ye sure as there's a heaven! Get off my land! This is my answer, an you'll find I moan It! You're tho son of a scoundrel, an"— "Stop!" came from the young man's Hps. "I will go Immediately, but you must not call my father a scoundrel again

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EC READ IT THROUGH WITHOUT UTTER1KQ A 80U5TD. In my hearing. Some day you will realize you are In the wrong. Good day, sir." The unfortunate lover rode away with dignity, watched out of right by the trembling object of his affections, who was hid* ien behind the curtain of an uppec^lnlow.

Klisha Stone sought to relieve hwr* tags by entering heartily into the

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tion he had pliuined to be carried out by his two boys. From his little blacksmith shop he brought two anvils, and with plenty of powder and fuse he made thom boom forth like a cannon, and all day long he thus thundered defiance from tho slope to his neighbor and enemy who lived in the finer house down tho road. The stars and stripes fluttered from a flagstaff he had erected in the yard, and passing people imagined the hearts of the farmer and his family were filled to overflowing with patriotism.

When night came, a considerable number of young people, with not a few older ones, assembled at the Stone farm to wit-

"WELL, THIS HAS CERTAIN BEEN THE GREATEST FOURTH OF JULY." ness the display of fireworks, for it had been reported that Klisha's boys were going to make a regular spread. Every one about, excepting the Bunkers, had beer invited in a mineral way, and, while awaiting darkness, confectionery, fruit, ice cream and lemonade were served In generous quantities.

Elishawas everywhere, and he had never before seemed so jolly and sociable. He appeared to bo enjoying everything like a boy, and the people who had known him as a rather quiet, reserved and stern man were astonished at his manner.

At length the time for the display of fireworks arrived, and the visitors assembled at the back of the house, where they could sit on a grassy slope and enjoy tho spectacle. Tl boys had carried the box of fireworks down near the hoodoo well, where everything had been prepared for sending them off.

The first rocket sailed into the air with a graceful curve, a cheer breaking from the lips of the spectators as it burst and sent forth many colored balls that floated lightly away and finally faded. Then Klisha, who had slipped away a few moments before, came back and sat down just in time to be on hand when ,the anvils, which be had loaded with an extra heavy chargc. gave a roar that shook the ground and broke a dozen panes of glass in the windows of the house. "Hurrah!" cried the old farmer, tn genuine delight, as he heard the jingle of the glass as It rattled from his windows, accompanied by little screams of terror from the women and girls .In the party— "hurrah for the Fourth of July!"

Up into the sky hissed another rocket, and yet another, and then— No one could tell how it came about, but a freshly lighted pinwheel flew from its pivot and went sizzing and spluttering right into the well. The next instant a column of fire shot upward from t'ie mouth of the well with a rushing sound, and the Invited spectators (dapped their hands with delight, for they fancied Kllsha had prepared an amazing and novel surprise for them.

The farmer "himself, however, sat staring at this unexpected display in utter bewilderment, am' he did not arouse himself until one of his boys, who came running up from the field, shook him by the shoulder, crying: "Father, fether, the well's afire! "Well, what makes her burn?" ho asked amazedly. "The old thing smelieu uau enough to burn, but"— "Stone," broke In a neighbor, "that looks to me like a burning jet of natural gas) If so, your fortune is made. Your celebration has proved a fortunate one, and your hoodoo well Is gpod as a gold mine."

In the midst of the excitement Jeduthin Bunker appeared and presented himself before Klisha, spying: "Mr. Stone, 1 have the pleasure of informing you that Noah Jackson has been arrested and is on his way here ift custody of a detective. If you do not reoover your money| you will see him properly punished." "Jackson—arrested? By a detective? Who sent a detective arter him?" "I did, sir. I was determined to clear

myself of any suspicion in this matter Here is the dispatch received from my detective notifying me he has secured my man." And the message was placed in Elisha's unsteady fingers. When he had read It by tho light of the burning well, he muttered rather dazedly: "Well, this has certain been the greatest Fourth of July I ever saw in all my born days!"

The "hoodoo well" did prove a gold mine. It was "plugged" to extinguish the fire, and then a syndicate came along and bought the Stone farm fora fabulous sum, after whioh they proceeded to bore other wells and conduct the gas to town.

Noah Jackson was tried and convicted, which removed the last vestige of suspicion against Bunker from the mind of Klislia, who acknowledged his mistake and gave the consent asked for to the marriage of Dick and Lizzie.

To this day nothing gives Klisha greater delight than to sit with a well filled pipe and relate the story of that wonderful Fourth. He has told it a thousand times, but he is just as ready to repeat it today as he was on the second occasion.

A good appetite and refreshing sleep are essential to health of mind and body, and these are given by Ho« d's Sarsaparilla.

Special Rates Account July Fourth. On July 31 and 4tb, 1895, the Chicago fe Eastern Illinois R. R. will sell tickets to all stations on Its line, and to certain points on immediate connecting IInes, at ONE FARE for the round trip. Tickets will be good returning until and including July 5th, 1895 ....... CHARLES STONE,

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"Yield not to Misfortune."

I was afflicted witboatarrb iastautumn. During the month of October I could neither taste or smell and could bear but little. Ely's Cream Balm cured itMarcus Geo. Sbautz, Rahway, N. J.

I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever since a boy, and I never hoped for cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even that. Many acquaintances have used it with exoellent results.— Oscar dstrum, 45 Warren Ave., Chicago, 111- Cream Balm is agreeable.

Rheumatism Cured In a Day. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system Is remarkable and mysterious. It lemoves at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by E. H. Bindley & Co., Terre Haute, Cook, Bell & Black and all druggists. "T. F. Anthony, Ex-Postmaster of Promise City, Iowa, says: "I bought one bottle of •Mystic Cure' for Rheumatism and two doses of It old me more good than any medicine 1 ever took..' Sold by E. H. Bindley A Co., Terre Haute, Cook, Bell A Black and all druggists.

Oak Hall Pharmacy has an immense patronage on its 5o Ice Cream Soda drinks.

See W. A. Hamilton for Life Insurance Step In to Bigwood's Art Room— whether you want anything or not and see the many beautiful things tn Fine Cut Glass, Pottery, etc., at prices so low that you will be surprised. Bigwood the Jeweler, 607 Wabash Avenue.

The Mall is in receipt of a copy of "A Twilight Reverie," a serenade for soprano or tenor with the compliments of the composer, Fred W. Foulkes, of this city. It will be found on sale at all muslo stores after July 3d have them play It for you.

TRADE.

Twenty-five acres good land about three miles from city on Pralrleton road. Will trade for residence and pay difference. Wants oentral local ton.

Highest of all in Leavening Powerw— Latest U. S. Gov't Report

ILBKltT PATTEH.

RIDDLE-HAMILTON CO.

See W. A. Hamilton for Life Insurance.

ART DEPARTMENT. We can save you 25 per cent on Ready Framed Pictures.

HAVENS & GEDDES CO.

FOR SALE.

Good 2 story residence oA south Fourth street at a bargain—$2,700. RIDDLE-H A MILTON CO.

Rapid FirinJ Toy Pistols.

To properly celebrate the glorious Fourth of July, you should purchase one of those Rapid Firing Toy Cannons, sold by Finkbiner Duenweg.

Many people do not know that the largest and most complete stock of China, Glass, Tin and Agateware, Kitchen Furnishings, Cat Glass and Lamps in the city is kept in the basement at the Havens & Geddes Co. Block. The manager of this department, Mr. H. 8. Richardson, being an old and experienced Crockery dealer, is competent to provide for every want in this line, and will guarantee yon a handsome saving on every purchase. Take a stroll through this immense basement and learn prices.

Powder

ABSOLUTELY PURE

FRAMING DEPARTMENT. We can save you 50 per cent, oil frames made to order.

HAVENS &GEDDES CO.

See W. A. Hamilton for Life Insurance.

FOR SALK.

Five room new cottage, other improvements, on south Fifteenth near main $1,600, easy terms.

See

Gen. Pass, ATkt. Agt. Xv Chicago, 111.

RIDDLE HA MILTON CO.

See W. A. Hamilton for Life Insurance.

I offer some rare bargains in Furniture in order to reduce stock before invoicing and if you want to save some money, come and see me.

WILLIS WRIGHT, 424 Main street.

W. A. Hamilton for Life Insur-

ance. See W. A. Hamilton for an agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.

I have a great many goods that I want to close out before invoicing, and to dispose of tbem have made a reasonable reduction all along the line. The reduction Includes all lines of goods, and it will be worth your while to oall and examine.

WILLIS WRIGHT, 424 Main Street.

See W. A. Hamilton for an agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.

Hood's Pills are easy to take, easy iu action and sure in effect. 25c.

Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Pair Highest Award.

A reasonable reduotion has been made in all lines of my large stock, in order to reduce before ipvoiolng. It includes Bed Room Sets, Rockers, Sideboards, etc., and will continue until Invoioe.

V.: Vf

WILLIS WRIGHT,

*, 424 Main street.

See W. A. Hamilton for an agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.

Wv D. Morris & Co

Have a large stock —.

Rubber Hose, Screen Doors, Lawn Mowers,

Hammocks, etc.

See W. A. Hamilton for an agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.

FOR SALE. '.V

Good lot on south Center street at appraised value. RIDDLD-HAMILTON CO.

See W. A. Hamilton for an agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.

The Wlnton is a winner. F. E. FREERS BICYCLE CO.

FOR SALE.

Brick 3-story business building, must be sold at once, central location. Price 11,600. RIDDLE HAMILTON CO.

See W. A. Hamilton for an agenoy for the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York.

See W. A. Hamilton for Life Insurance

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IMPROVEMENT FINAL ESTIMATE.

Notice is hereby given that the final estimate report of the cost of the improvement of Ninth street from the south building line of Cherry street to a point two 2 feet south of the south rail of the Vandalia railroad, was on the i8th day of June, 1895, refeired to the committee on streets and bridges, and any person aggrieved by such estimate may appear btfore said committee on the 15th day of July, 189-5, at the office of the city civil engineer In said city and make objections, thereto, which objections will be reperted by said committee to the common council of thecltj of Terre Haute at the next regular eetlng of satd council after the said committee ahati conclude the bearing upon said objections, at which time objectors and all persons interested may-be beard in reference to such objections before the council.

CHAHLE8 H.GOODWIN, City Clerk.

Stlmson, Silmnon & Hlgglas, Attorney. OTICE OK INSOLVENCY.

Notice Is hereby given 1 hat the undersigned has filed his petition In the Vigo Circuit court to have tbe estate of Louisa J. Benight, deceased, adjudged to be Insolvent and all creditors are required to file their claims for allowance. ROBERT HMITH,

Administrator.

Wanted.

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want the public to know that I have a sample room especially set aside for my samples of adulterations, which I have to show to every one who wishes to see them.or bow tbe wholesale grocer* mix and llx all tbe old stale goods they can buy, and buy tbem for almost nothing. Now, why can not the retail grocers do toe same way. Come and learn how It Is done by Peter Y. Staff, who will explain Hall to you. Old Cobweb Han.

For Sale.

FOR

SALE—A good office desk, cheap. W. W. Byers, 511 Ohio street.

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