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anything about the world or the inhabitant* thereof unleaa he emanated from the City of Brotherly Love.

David 8. Danaldaon having purohased the Ezprow from Thomas Dowling, in 1845 or 1848, oondaoted it for a number of years with marked suooess and ability. Mr. Danaldaon, a man of fair ability, applied himself closely to business and made one of the moat readable papers the city ever had. He had the ability, when so disposed, to inject into his articles at the expense of his brother editors an amount of humor and sarcasm not always possessed by newspaper men. He departed this life, full of years, a few months since, leaving his wife, a venerable lady ana most exoellent woman, together with a daughter and son or two to deplore their loss in his death. Mr. Danaldaon, after having established the Daily Express, the first daily successfully established in the olty at that time, sold out to Col. Robt. N. Hudson.

Col. Hudson was a man of a good deal of foroe as a newspaper caterer. He had opinions of his own and dared to express them. He maintained his points with a great deal of ability. Seldom lacking for resources and confident In his own ability, he would attack the most abstruse questions coming before the public mind and seldom failed to make his points look fair and plausible, if he did not vanquish those in opposition to him. Hudson seemed wedded to the newspaper business and was never more happy than when engaged in it. Het too, has passed to his reward, like about all We shall speak of in these brief sketohes, leaving an excellent lady (his wife) and an Interesting family to battle with the realities of the world, without his presence and advice. After conducting the Express, with more or leas fruccess for a number of years Hudson sold the establishment.

General Chas. Cruft purohased the Express from Mr. Hudson. Gen. Cruft was a lawyer, and it was said of him that he was deeply and thoroughly read in his profession. While he could write learned aDd argumentative law briefs and long and forcible articles for newspapers, he was still not what oonld be termed a good newspaper man and appeared unable to make himself feel at home in the poaition of editor. That was not his forte, in short. Everybody about Terre Haute knew Gen. Chas. Cruft as the able lawyer and the valiant, patriotic citizen and soldier. Peace to his ashes and nothing but fond recollections of his memory for valorous deeds whilst a soldier in the army for the suppression of the rebellion.

During Cruft's ownership of the Express, a man by the name of Meredith edited the paper for a while. Of Meredith we have little or no knowledge. After Meredith retired from the editorial department, a gentleman by the name of Allen took oharge. He was rather a sprightly man as an editor and made the paper lively and interesting whilst he controlled it. He was unfortunately a man of not very settled habits for sobriety and finally drifted to Washington City, where he held a minor office under the general governmont for short time.

After that the paper passed into the hands of Maj. O. J. Smith who conducted it for a short time with somewhat vary Ing success as a greenback organ. Major Smith was known by newspaper readers hereabout as a man of a good deal of ability as a newspaper man. He was sprightly and vivacious, and had he not been possessed of quite so many Idiosyncrasies, might have met with great sue oess as a newspaper writer. He is still living in New York olty and is known as the author of telegraphic news-plates printed in many of the newspapers of the country.

The Republican party hereabout, having tired of supporting the Express, under the oontrol of the Major, the establishment was purchased by W. R. McKeen, Esq., when It passed Into the control of Geo. M. Allen, who is its pres ent owner.

About the latter part of 1838, or the first of the year 1839, a paper called the Wabash Enquirer was started here by two men from Boston, Mass., by the name of G. A. and Jaoob P. Chapman advocating radtoal Democratic principles, including opposition to a protective tariff In contradistinction to the dootrlnes promulgated by the Dowllngs in the Courier. The Chapmans were earnest, bold and vigorous writers—by no means men of Inferior capacity in their line Both practical printers and not ashamed of their avocation, thty not only set up muoh of the type composing their week ly edition, but did the press work and mailing of the same, while the writer of this brief sketch acted as roller-boy or ink distributor, as well as carrier-boy nod "printer's devil," as those necessary adjuncts to every printing office at that time were called. The paper commanded general attention and exerted an influ enoe not only in the eounty and state but throughout the oountry generally, in favor of Democratic principles as tin derstood by leading partisans at that time. After a rather brief career here, they were indoced to abandon the pub llcatlon of the Enquirer and go to In dlanapolia for the purpose of starting a state organ to be oalied the State Sent! nel. They engaged in this enterprise with a great deal of spirit and energy, and soon placed on a solid foundation the party organ now known as the Indiana State Sentinel. They became known throughout the oountry by the synonym of "Crow, Chapmans, Crow!" particularly when a Democratic victory perched upon their banner, which, by the way, was not the case in 1840, aa

Harrison, grandfather of the ex-presl dent, was most triumphantly elected to preside over the destinies of the na

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tlon on that oooasion. The Chapmans, nothing daunted by defeat, launohed out more rigorously, If possible, than ever in defense of their principles and in opposition to the great doctrine of protection to American industries. In oourse of time, Jaoob P. became a member of the constitutional '.convention whioh framed our present state constitution but this, not satisfying his ambition, lie sought to beoome a member of congress, United States senator, etc., but falling In these aspirations, his mind became impaired, when, for a time, he ooeupied a place In the asylum, after whloh the fell destroyer, death, came to his relief. George A.f the older brother, was not possessed of so ambitious a nature, but he, while possessing many noble and endearing traits of oharaoter, lei Intoxioating drinks lead him prematurely to that bouine whence no traveler returns. Thus ended the oareer of the Chapmans.

In 1847, we think it was, the Damooratlo party, feeling the want of an organ to give vent to Its dootrine, induced a gentleman by the name of Baker to start a paper here oalied the Terre Haute Journal, which, after a somewhat varied exlstenoe for many years, as many of the olderoltizens well know, finally sucoumbed to the fate of the In evltable. Baker was amougat the ablest writers the Damooratlo party ever had In the town. His articles gleamed with point, pith and pathos, and soon the Journal appeared to be a fixture not soon to vanish. But, alas, not many moons passed before Baker's efforts seemed to relax, and the piper passed into other hands, and, if we mistake not, our present esteemed citizen, Col. W. E. MoLsan purchased the establishment and became its editor. The colonel, like General Cruft, was a lawyer, just having branched out from some of the leading schools of the country, yet he made a fair editor, and the Journal In his hands held a prominent position among the leading public prints of the state. The colonel, as editor, believed in calling things by their right names. The writer recollects that once upon a time, after having been rather severely orltiolsed by a cotemporary print for some statement in the Journal, the oolonel remarked that about the only answer the oritio deserved was the application of a good stout boot heel to his nether extremity. The writer winced and said nothing in reply. The oolonel, like Cruft, was a gallant soldier and did muoh to put down the late rebellion. Col. McLean finally tiring of journalism, sold the paper, if we mistake not, to Grafton F. Cookerly, who controlled it during the rebellion. The Journal, under Cookerly'scontrol, was not, at times, altogether satisfactory to those engaged in putting down the rebellion. But upon the whole, Cookerly made a fairly readable paper and displayed tact and ability in presenting his cause to the public. He finally sold the paper to James B. Ed munds and John Jordan, who conducted

It for a number of years in a satisfactory manner to Its friends. Edmunds had the ability to present his arguments in a brief and pointed style, what many like in a public print. Jordan was a practical printer and possessed no mean ability as a business man. The wives of each survive them as worthy and respected ladies. In whose hands the Journal flickered, we are not exactly advised, but think it was published awhile after Edmunds and Jordan left it, by a young sprite who long since left the olty.

Some time In 1852 or 1863, a paper called the Prairie City was started in the city by Jas. B. Edmunds and Isaac Coltrin, devoted almost entirely to local news. For a time the paper was popular and had a large looal circulation. Ed munds, with his pith and point and Coltrin with his wit and humor made the little sheet much sought after. But they, finally tiring of the business, sold the establishment to C. W. Brown, who had, a year or so previous (after becoming tired of the printing business at other points) purchased a little farm a few miles east of the city, where he attempted to raise corn, potatoes and pumpkins, as well as a few duoks, but the season, much like the present one, only muoh more dry and unfruitful, proved unpropitious for such an enterprise, when the thought struok said Brown that he bad better return (like old Clnclnnatus) from the farm to the battlefield, and accordingly sold the farm and purohased the Prairie City newspaper establishment and the first battle he got into was one with U. F. Llnder, of Charleston, III., who came here to defend a lot of thieves and cutthroats from going to the pententiary for breaking into Watson's bank and stealing money and all found in their way. Llnder became very mad at an article published in the Prairie City rela tlve to his defense of the thieves, and immediately issued a few small handbills annonnolng that he would, on the succeeding evening, show up C. W.

Brown in all his naked deformity at the old court house, using no capital letters in his bill in spelling Brown's name. Of course many, out of ourioslty, accordingly met at early candle-light at the place named to hear Llnder. He mounted the rostrum, pulled off his coat and, tiger-like, and with his nsual bravado, commenced his harangue, using very abusive and offensive language, bat had proceeded but a short time in his flow of billingsgate when be was hlseed down by the audience and made to know that he must stop such elap-trap. He begged like a whipped spaniel for a short time to be allowed to go on, and was finally granted that priv liege, with the understanding that he should conch bis langauge in more decent and becoming words. This be agreed to do, when he was permitted to proceed. He had his trouble for bis ptlns, and the reenlt was that the thieves were sent penitentiary, notwithstanding

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paper, when he conceived the idea of startingadally.andacoordlngly launohed before the public a little sheet entitled The Terre Haute News. This he published for a short time, when his ardor and devotion to the Union cause induced him to enlist as a soldier in defense of the preservation of the Union. Isaac was a valiant soldier, strongly devoted to the Union cause. He was a practical printer and a man of no mean ability as a newspaper writer and pub lisher. He, too, has gone to his reward in another sphere.

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his plea In their behalf. The writer of these brief sketches continued to publish the paper for about a year, when, finding a wider field at Greenoastle, Ind, as he conceived, went thefe (first selling the Prairie City to one J. M. Mentzur, of Baltimore. Md.), where he purchased the Greencastle Banner, which he continued to publish for'about twenty years with muoh success and profit to himself, if not to the public. Mentzur continued the Prairie City until 1861, when It was sold or discontinued, and merged into a sheet called The Union, in which Isaao M. Brown prooured an interest. Isaac M. published it for awhile as a weekly

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The next paper launohed before the public was the Terre Haute Weekly and Daily Gazette, under the auspices of C. W. Brown «fe Co., the firm being composed of C. W. Brown and Major O. J. Smith. This enterprise was undertaken in 1867. The paper was a success from the beginning. It was well printed and displayed fair ability in its editorial and other pages, After the paper had been published about three months, the proprietors were met in the streets of the city by E 8. Erney one day, and fired into with a 38-caliber revolver as a result of a communication in the paper reflecting on him. For a time the paper suffered, but the proprietors soon recovering, the paper again resumed Its wonted life and sprlghtliness and soon seemed none the worse for the terrible ordeal through which its originators had passed. It was literally baptised in blood! But after a few months a little dissatisfaction arose, and Smith retired, having sold his interest to R. N. Hudson and L. M. Rose, when the firm name became Hudson, Brown & Rose. Under this arrangement the paper was published a short time, when C. W. Brown retired, leaving Hudson fe Rose as proprietors, who continued its publication with somewhat varying success, for a year, perhaps, when they sold the establishment to Its present proprietors, Wm. C. Ball & Co., who have successfully continued its publication to the present time and will likely do so for many years to come as an enterprising public journal. Major Smith, on retiring from the Gazette, immediately Inaugurated The Mail, now so successfully conducted by Messrs. Duddieston A Plepenbrink. This was twenty-five years ago—« quarter of a oeutury—no mean time in the life of an Individual and the worlds history.

That Its present proprietors may continue to publish it for another quarter of a century, we trust may be the case. It occupies a useful field and under Its present judicious and prudent manage ment is accomplishing much good for the community at large. May it live long and prosper in all its laudable efforts for the amelioration of the condition of mankind.

It is proper in this connection to state, that Major Smith, after placing The Mail on a pretty Btable foundation, began to sigh for other and wider fields. He, therefore, sold the paper to the late Perry Westfall, who successfully con ducted it for a number of years. West-

fall wm a practical printer and a good businessman. Above reproach in his private dealings, he possessed an intuitive knowledge of the wants of the public and made a good editor and popular paper. His excellent wife, four sons, two daughters, one of them the wife of R. G. Watson, late of the National house, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. As we don't purpose going back farther than a quarter of a century with these brief sketches, we shall say nothingabout the papers sinceattempted to be brought upon the tapis for publlo favor. We shall leave this to our successor twenty-five hears hence, when we will be non est. C. W. BBOWN.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. T. C. Stunkard isatMaxinkuckee. Mrs. Vick and son, Otto, are visiting in Brasll.

K. D. Harvey has been muoh better this week. Wm. Garvfn returned this Week from Wavelaud.

Miss Ellen Modes!it is visiting in Cloverland. Mrs. J. "H. Jumper is Visiting Mrs. Throop in Paola. .gV* v-Hl

Robert Johnson, of Indianapolis, spent 8unday in the olty. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Crawford, on Tuesday, a daughter.^!

Miss Maxle Strong, of Seventh avenue, has gone south for a visit. Mrs. Samuel Royse and son, Willie, left Sunday for Cincinnati.

Will McCluskey, of south Second street, has been ill this week. Grant Fairbanks, of Chicago, visited relatives in the city this week.

The news from A. Z. Foster is that he is steadily improving in health. Miss Cora and Miss Delia White will spend the summer in the north.

Dr. Eicbelberger, who has been seriously ill, is rapidly improving. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lawes, of Chicago, are visiting relatives in the city.

Walter Knapp, of Westfleld, I1L, was In the elty this week on business. Clay Meek spent Sunday and Monday Ihtb his parents in Spencer, Ind.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boland returned nesday from their wedding trip and

BULLETIN'

After the Fourth of July you will take your vacation. Lots of little trinkets, and big trinkets, too, you will need to take aloDg for your trip. It pays to buy at home, and more so if you buy your wants at Herz\ Probably the first item you would think about is a Traveling Bag, Our prices for good, durable Bags are from 25 to 83 per cent, less than elsewhere. You may want some Suits, Waits, Wrappers, etc., etc. probacy a nice White Parasol or a Wrap, White Gloves or Mitts, Knit Underwear, Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Veiling, Neckwear, Ribbon, Embroideries, Laces, Fan, Belt, Perfumery, Toilet Articles, Books, etc etc.

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Infants' and Children's Headwear marked down less than cost to close out. Do your shopping at Furnishing Goods Great Headquarters.

are at the home of Mr, rand's parents on Cherry street. Mrs. R. B. Woolsey left Tuesday for Hot Springs to spend a few weeks.

Mrs. Thomas Werkiser has returned from a visit with her sister in Mattoon. The Tuesday Literary club met with Mrs. A. B. Austin, of north Eighth street.

Miss Grace Jenckes left Monday for a visit with Miss May me Forman, of Logansport. .•:

Miss Bertha Hume, of New Harmony, Ind., visited her brother, Dr. Hume, this week.

Mrs. Crawford Fairbanks and her daughter Miss Sadie were in Chicago this week.

Miss Gertrude Pierce, of Cairo, after a visit with Mazle Strong, has returned to her home^-

Mrs. L. B. Cox and daughter, Emily, of Chicago, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Cliff.

Mrs. Allison and her daughter, Jennie, have returned to Alexandria, Madison county, Ind. "r.^ V"??

Miss Delia White left Monday for Logansport where she will visit Miss May me Farr.

Miss Amelia Kant man and Miss Josie Eickler have returned from a visit in Staffordshire.

Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Minsball went to Nantucket Wednesday and will spend the summer there.^

Mr. and Mrs. William Haroourt King were with Dr. and Mrs. John R. Crapo a few days this week.

Mrs. S. C. Barker and Mrs. O. D. Bell leave soon for the seashore for the benefit el a

Miss Kate Morrow left Wednesday for Crawfordsville, Logansport and Delphi for a visit with relatives.

Miss Kate Mavity, a teacher in the Illinois State Normal School, has been visiting friends here this week.

Capt. A. B. Fitch and wife have gone to Socorro, New Mexico, where the captain is manager of a silver mine.

Mrs. Mary Presley, of Ellettsville, Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. George Andrews and Mrs. James Cornman.

Misses Julia and Emma Prewltt, of Cartersburg, who have been visiting Miss Jennie Fox, have returned home.

Miss Rose Paige, of Montezuma, Mrs. Sarah C. Wallaoe, of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Julia M. Paige, of New Castle,

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sisters of W. H. Paige, were here to attend the Paige-Morgan wedding. Miss Cora Davis returned SuDday from Rochester, New York, where she has been visiting since her return from Europe.

Mrs. W. E. Lawes and children left for Colorado Springs Tuesday. Miss Grace Prater accompanied them as far as Kansas City.

Mrs. P. H. Morrisey, wife of the grand chief of the Order of Railway Trainmen, of Galesburg, is the guest of Mrs. Austermiller, of 11 north Eleventh street.

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CLOTHING

Mrs. John C. New, of Indianapolis, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. R. McKeen, Jr., will go with her to Wisconsin for a few weeks' stay.

Miss Mary H. Kront, of the Chicago Inter-Ocean will sail for England, July 13th, to be the guest for several months of a friend she met during the World's Fair.

Mrs. Cora Saxon and daughter, of Bridgeton, visited in the city this week, on their way to Canada, where they will spend the summer with Mr. Saxon's relatives.

Mrs. Geo. F. Alderman, of Goshen, Ind., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown, of north Seventh street. Mrs. Alderman was formerly Gussie Noble of this city. 'V

Mr. and Mrs. George Krietensteln left Wednesday for Milwaukee. Mrs. Kreitensteln will spend the summer in that oity and northern resorts. Mr. Kreitenstein will return next week.

Miss Belle Jenckes entertained a few friends informally Monday evening, complimentary to Miss Churchill, of St. Louis, who is visiting Miss Florence Sage. Music and oards were the features of the evening and delicious summer refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Churchill, of St. Louis, Jessie Havens, Florence Sage, and Mrs. Harry Sleight, Messrs. Chas. Gal lagan, Vern Barlow, Harry Sleight, and Frank Sage.

A Strange Freak.

The wife of our esteemed citizen, Mr. John Rowell, while suffering under a severe attack of the blues, tried to oommlt the crime of infanticide, but was prevented by the opportune arrival of a neighbor. Her case has been considered by the best doctors incurable, but her husband was highly pleased, after using a coarse of Sulphur Bitters, to find that she was entirely cured.

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