Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 45, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 May 1896 — Page 5

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H. H. Holmes, the greatest murderer, likewise liar, of modern times was in this city three times. He came here to get Pitezel out of jail where he was sent for trying to pass forged checks on two or three clothing houses. It may be said, too, that he made a good impression on all he met. He was well dressed and his demeanor was of that suMued self-possession of the traveled gentleman. It is not generally known, however, that he called on two young ladies who live on one of the prominent streets and who move in the uppertendom of society. They are sisters and Holmes said they were relative of his wife, meaning the wife in Willmette near Chicago, it is supposed, because the persons to whom he said they were relatives Of his wife knew of the Willmette wife. ^Holmes had a picture of one of the young 'ladles. The kinship story no doubt was untrue and he probably became acquainted with them in his own peculiar way. His first visit to the city was October 7th and 8th, 1898. Pitezel had leen arrested a few days before that time and had telegraphed to Holmes. The'latter came here to employ a lawyer for him and to arrange for his release. Pitezel wanted out but Holmes did not want to help him until he had made out a deed for his property in Chicacago in which there was an equity of about eighteen hundred dollars. Holmes wrote here that he wanted that deed before he would furnish the bond for Pitezel's release. Pitezel, who, as now known, had been engaged with Holmes in crooked transactions, would not do this. He offered to make out a deed in trust by which the property might be surrendered to Holmes in the event he, Pitezel, should fail to respond at the time to which he would be bound over by the court. After he had

in jail two or three weeks

Holmes came here to get Judge Taylor to reduce his bond from #1,000 to #500 which he succeeded in doing. It was represented that Pitezel was not a bad man, not a criminal character, and in support of this claim afTidavits were produced from Chicago peopleofgood standing, including the pastor of the church which Pitezel's family attended. Holmes represented that he had engaged Pitezel to superintend the reconstruction of his building, known since as the "castle, which had -been burned". This was his only interest in him except for the feeling of sympathy he had for the Pitezel wife aud children. The bond was furnished by E. S. Krney and Holmes turned over to Erney some notes of Chicago people as securities. The bogus checks which Pitezel tried to have cashed were ostensibly drawn by a Chicago lumber firm. It is now believed that he was given the checks by Holmes. He said that he had received them from a man who owed him money for services rendered. There is a suspicion that Holmes deliberately placed him in jeopardy that he might be able to put pressure on him, as he did, to get the deed for the Chicago property. In February, or thf latter part of the January, 1SW, Holmes came here to have the 'case Against Pitezel postponed. He was still trying to get the deed and so apparent was the purpose that the prosecutor and

Pitezel's attorney had about agreed to dismiss the case to prevent him doing so. The case was postponed and Judge Taylor told Holmes that it could be dismissed if a paynieut were made to reimburse the county for the expense it had incurred, the prosecutor having made a trip or two to Chicago and there being some other items of expense. Holmes did not want to do this. He wanted to keep the charge hanging over Pitezel. Later in the year when it was learned that Pitezel had been burned to death it was ^iMsmissed.

Athe police officers who are taking the Jnaus of the city think they will be Jurough by the end of Mny. An estimate jlbt is made for the population. It is proposed to take in all the territory for a half mile beyond the city limits. If this ^is done it probably will make the report I »hwf SS.OOO. There is no reason why this nourishing by the great blood purifier and should not be .lone. The census is not-for

any legal purpose, such as the apportion- Hood's Pills are the best after-dinner uuMit of legislative or congressional dis- pills, assist digestion, prevent constipation, triets and no Injustice would be done. 28c,

He Has Troubles of his Own.

Bat the people who live in the community abou^t the tool works or northeast of the city beyond Maple avenue are to be considered as residents of Terre Hante.

Julian Ralph, who is now the London correspondent of the New York Journal, cables his paper that Miss Amalia Kussner, formerly of this city, Is to paint the portrait of the new duchess of Marl borough, formerly Miss Vanderbilt, and that she will be, if indeed she is not already, a guest at Blenheim castle while engaged in the task. Miss Kussner will paint the portraits of many members of royal families while she is in Europe.

At the time of the enactment of the measure providing for a more accurate— perhaps it would be more to the point to say less dishonest—enumeration of persons of school age, that is between 6 and 21, the Indianapolis newspapers discussed the measure as if made necessary by the padding of returns in other cities in the state. It was said that instead of padding them in Indianapolis, that city suffered through the failure of the enumerators to get all the school population. The comments were of that delightfully complacent, selfsatisfied tenor which characterizes the Indianapolis press. Now it seems that no city in the state has done as much padding, in proportion, as Indianapolis. There is a falling off of 30,000. In this city perhaps we have been credited with 3,500 too many.

The exposure of the high salaried New York preacher in stealing a sermon had a parallel in this city. Even to the fact that the exposure was brought about by another preacher. Then, as now, the minister who "peached" on the pilfering preacher was criticised by church people as being no better than the one who had made use of another's sermon to palm it off on a congregation which paid him to produce original sermons. Somehow the moral logic of these church people is not plain to ordinary folks. One would think that they would be rejoiced over the exposure and be willing to return thanks to the one who stripped the fraud of hypocracy, the one evil in church life that more than any other deters the. great mass of people from joining church. Everyone in Terre Haute hears the talk of the presence in the church of men who swindle and cheat and who are prominent in the churches and their presence in the churches undoubtedly keeps many sinners from accepting the promises held out to them by the truly good. If the noted hypocrites werei driven out of the churches the membership would increase ten fold in a year. In the instance of the plagiarism in the Terre Haute church, another preacher supplied the original sermon and some membets of the church, in which the imposition had been practiced, called to see it. They said it was an undoubted case of plagiarism and went to their preacher man, who pleaded sickness as an excuse for not preparing a sermon of his own. But it must have been a favorite sermon for emergencies, as a synopsis of it was printed in a Chicago newspaper as having been delivered by the same minister some years before when he was located in a suburb of that city. ./

The leading church in a town not far from here has just had an experience with a swindler in the pulpit. He was an applicant to fill a vacancy. He delivered two^ sermons one Sunday that were much liked. The' next Sunday he had captured the congregation, including many of the most intelligent people of the town, which is a highly intellectual community. Then some one found in a copy of Drummond's sermons, a London publication, the sermons the young and eloquent applicant for the pastorate had been delivering. He suddenly left the city.

Mr. John T. Beasley was asked how mnch truth there is in the report that he is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for congress. He said that so long as he retained his senses he would not be a candidate. In the first place it is a Republi can district and a Republican year. But, though he were confident of election he would not want the nomination. He has a good practice and he knew from the experience of others what it meant to go to congress for one or two terms. After you are through you return home to begin at the beginning again in making a living. Unless a man should decide to go into politics as a profession, a vocation, for the remainder of his life, Mr. Beasley thought he made a mistake in running for office. Mr. Beasley is. perhaps, as able in debate as any man of his age in the state and undoubtedly would make a strong impression in the campaign, and in the house should he be elected, but as he says he would have to make up his mind to try to hold office the remainder of his life and that is not to his liking.

Are You One

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When the cover of the parasol is Dresden or Persian silk these wood handles have a crystal ball in the same color as the foundation of the silk at the top. Sometimes the crystal ball is half covered with tracery of gilded silver, which adds to the effect, and incidentally to the price.

If a neat housekeeper wants neat work in cleaning Lace Curtains, Chenille and Portieres, Brocatelle Damask, Silk, Draperies, etc., Piano and Table Covers, Tidies, Silk Lamp Shades, etc., go to the old reliable place. J. F. ERMISCH, 652 Main Street.

Drop us a postal and we will examine your work and give prices.

Four new patterns of Haviland China Dinner Sets just received at G. J. Hammerstein's, 307 Main street. Prices are lower than ever before. Call and inspect the line and learn prices.

If you want a new Refrigerator this summer, and a good one cheap, come and see me. I can open your eyes in the way of Refrigerators.

WILLIS WRIGHT,

,'ii. 424 Main Street.

Onr Shirt Waist sale on Thursday met with great success, and many ladies called to examine our unusually large line of Shirt Waists. We have several hundred patterns of Waists, all of the latest designs and styles, and the prices are so reasonable as to ensure their sale to all who examine them. You will regret it if you do not call and see our stock.

SCHLUER & FOULKES.

Dr. T. C. Stunkard has removed his office to Sixth and Main, over Buntin's drugstore. CS

Buy Eiser's Molasses Candy.

Gasoline Stoves.

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Refrigerators,

Now is the time for them and ours the place.

Zimmerman's

Stove Store

"Big Four" to St. Louis, "No Tunnel t' Route." The National Republican convention will be held in St. Louis June 10, 1896. There will be many thousand people in thats city on that occasion. The "Big Four" offers to the public the most comfortable and luxurious line to St. Louis, with elegant through Wagner sleeping car service and unexcelled dining car service from New York, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Washington and all eastern and southeastern cities. Trains leave Grand Centra^, station, New York Central Union station "Cincinnati, making direct connection wit. \11 southern lines without transfer aKArrive St. Louis over the new Mercl^/ts' bridge, avoiding the disagreeable tunnel.

E. E. SOUTH, Gen. Agt., Terre Haute.

D. B. Martin, Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agent, E. O. McCormick, Pass. Traffic Mgr., Cincinnati, O.

McKinley seems to be in the lead for the presidential nomination, and WILLIS WRIGHT is just as far in advance as a leader in Furniture, Couches, Lounges, Refrigerators, and a general line of house furnishings. He's got the goods and can make satisfactory prices.

A large and complete line of China, Queensware, etc., may be seen at G. J. Hammerstein's, 307 Main street, and at prices unusually low. We invite you to call and examine our stock and learn the prices. We can save you money. -J

Styles in Ho ad wear y.

Can always be found at Sykes & Gray's, 419 Main street. Either in Children's Goods, Straw Hats, or summer wear of any variety you can get the very latest styles of Sykes & Gray, at the lowest prices.

A Good Shoe for $2.00.

A H. Boegeman, 114 south Fourth street, is making a specialty of a fine Shoe at (2.00, in either High or Low, for Ladies or Gen tlemen. This shoe is absolutely the very best one that was ever offered at such a price, and Boegeman is having a run on on them. Call and examine It and be convinced that it is in every way exactly what we "represent it to be. Also a full and complete line of Shoes of other grades and prices. We offer none but the very best goods and solicit your patronage because we can save you money.

Couches, Parlor Sets, Bed Room Sets, Chairs, Refrigerators and a general line of house furnishing goods can be found in all he a a W I I S WRIGHT'S, 424 Main street. The prices are way down, and if you are looking for anything in the line of house-furnishings you can save money by seeing him.

Dr. T. C. Stunkard has removed his office to Sixth and Main, over Buntin's drug store.

Pears and Grapes at Eiser's.

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And the others are tzjlsg He wouldn't have ba*d them If he rode a PATEE Like they do. Patee Bicycles can be Depended upon.

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Oar merchant tailoring department was never so busy as during the present season. In style, finish and materials we cannot be excelled, and we have the finest line of woolens ever shown here. We are crowded With new goods, with fresh arrivals every diay. Our goods are made up in style and perfect in workmanship, and if you have not yet placed your order with us for a spripg suit now is the appointed time. We guarantee satisfaction in every respect.

GOODMAN & HIRSCHLER.

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May is the moving month, but every month is the moving one in real estate with that enterprising real estate and insurance man. J. A. Dailey, No. 508 Ohio street. Mr. Dailey has some rare bargains to offer in "sal estate, either for home or investment purposes, and any one looking for a profitable purchase, or who desires to sell real estate, will make a mistake if he does not call at Mr. Dailey's office and discuss it With him. The insurance companies he represents are all gilt edge, and insurers take no risk in placing their insurance with him.

Fresh Bulk Oysters at Eiser's.<p></p>Sale.

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The Golden Rule for one week, beginning Monday wil offer the entire store. We will offer the greatest values ever known to history, so don't fail to attend our sale. 620 Wabash. The Golden Rule.

Our Shirt Waist sale on Thursday ifiet with great success, and many ladies called to examine our unusually large line of Shirtwaists. We have several hundred patterns of Waists, all of the latest designs and styles, and the prices are so reasonable as to ensure their sale to all who examine them. You will regret it if you do not call and see our stock. 1', SCHLUER & FOULKES.

Very Prompt Payment.

Last Saturday Marshall G. Lee, district agent of the Equitable Life Society, turned ofe*^to Mrs. Wm. Paddock $3,000, payment in full of a policy on the life of the late Wm. Paddock. This draft was mailed from New York the same day the proofs were received.

Of the $11,431,081.26 of death claims paid in 1895 by this company $8,332,662.27 was paid on the same day the proofs were received. The next three days $1,104,526.96 was paid. The remaining $1,876,988.34 on account of mistakes in the proofs was de layed, but all were paid within sixty days.

Choice fancy eating apples at B. R. Wright & Co.V«

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Cfar&hirt Waist sale on Thursday met with great success, and many ladies called to examine our unusually large line of Shirt Waists. We have several hundred patterns of Waists, all of the latest designs and styles, and the prices are so reasonable as to ensure their sale to all who examine them. You will regret it if you do not call and see our stock.

SCHLUER & FOULKES.

That head piece you have been wearing for the past few months is out of date this beautiful day, and you owe it to yourself and to your friends to get a new one. The place to get a hobby new hat of the prevailing style, and at a most reasonable price, is at the Sign of the Big Black Bear, whe^e everything is new and up to date. You \vill make no mistake if you buy your hats-kt Loeb's, for he is sure to give you satisfaction.

The Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company's steamers are now runnf laily (except Sunday) between Detroit

Cleveland. When traveling East or "West, North or South, try to arrange to take advantage of these luxurious steamers between Michigan and Ohio. If you are contemplating a summer outing write A. A. Schantz, G. P. A., Detroit, Mich., for illustrated pamphlet, which gives full information of a trip to Mackinac via the as in

.'Be in style and ride PDAYTON. W. D. Morris & Co.

Tbe Baldwin Ice Savers.

So mouldy conditions in these refrigerator*—the constant circulation of dry air shown by the "moTing wbeeL" Five cent*' worth of ice lasts $4 hours. See A. G.Austin & Co.

650 Main St.

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Men's low cut low Oxfords dark tan special

Children's tan lace shoes pointed toe size 83^ to 11

Misses' tan lace shoes sizes 113^ to 2

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Commencing May 4, for tin* next 30 days. Come quick and avoid the rush.

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Will tell you that we carry the choicest stock of Men's Neckwear in the city. They'll tell you moi e. They'll tell you W that our prices are right,

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