Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 26, Number 47, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 16 May 1896 — Page 5

THE MAIL.

A PAPER

PEOPLE.

FOR THE

A. C. DITDDMSSTON. PIKPEXBBINK.

DDDDLESTOH & P1EPEHBRIHK,

PROPRIETORS.

PUBLICATION OFFICE,

Nos. 20 and 22 South Fifth Street, Printing Honse Square. The Mail is sold ih the city by newsboys and all newsdealers, or will be delivered to any address, by mall, at the rate of 82 a year, $1 for six months, or SO cents for three months. Entered at the Postofflce at Terre Haute, Ind., as second-class matter.

SATURDAY, MAV lfi. 1896.

TUK presidential candidacy of "Farmer" Governor Matthews has reached the button stage. The buttons contain a likeness of the governor, but strange as it may seem there is no shade tree in sight.

THAT is a marble heart, indeed, that will not sympathize with Indianapolis in the deplorable fate that has fallen on her "champion" ball team. About the only good player In the club is the second baseman, who is a Terre Haute man.

GOVKKXOB BRADLEY, of Kentucky, seems to be endeavoring to rival the deplorable record made by Governor Altgeld, of Illinois. From January 1st to May 1st he issued 127 pardons, thirty-two of which were for murder or manslaughter.

THERE IS a rush of rich Americans for Europe. They will spend many millions of gopd American gold in sightseeing abroad, and it is safe to say that very few of these tourists have as yet seen little or nothing of their own grand country, where they or their ancestors have been enabled to pile up colossal fortunes.

GOVKKXOR MORTON, of New York, will not have much time to conduct his presidential campaign if he pays any attention to the bills left on his hands by the adjournment of his legislature. He had 774 bills turned over to him for his consideration, on which he must act within thirty days. Either he will have to let his boom go or let the bills go.

THE jury in the case of Scott Jackson, on trial for the murder of the Greencastle girl, Pearl Bryan, brought in a verdict Thursday, finding him guilty and fixing his punishment at death. It was a righteous verdict, and gives univeral satisfaction to those who.:have followed the evidence offered in this most sensational case. His partner in crime, Walling, will no doubt meet the same fate, and they are likely to be hanged from the same scaffold.

THK national council of the American Protective Association met in Washington this week to wrangle over the question as to whether, as an organization, it shall endorse McKinley, oppose him, or steer clear of politics. The A. P. A. was organized at Clinton, la., in 1887, but it was not until six years later that it became extended throughout the United States. The head of the supreme council bears the title of past supreme president. He is an Iowa man, resident in Clinton, which is one of the few strong Democratic counties in Iowa. At the national election of 1892 Cleveland carried Clinton by a majority of 1,(100. It went Democratic in 1893 by 600, and in 1N(»5 by 1,000. Cleveland has proved, when a candidate, the most popular Democrat thereabouts.

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few days in the congressional

proceedings it is noticed that condemned cannon have been donated to G. A. 11. posts, battlefield and monumental associations throughout the country, and it has just transpired that the government has had no condemned cannon on hand for twenty years or more. All that were left on hand after the war were given away in teu years, and since then to supply these donations the government has hail to make hundreds and hundreds of eaunon for the express purpose of condemning them. As a rule these soldiers monuments are placed on a square or oblong base and four cauuon are needed, one for each comer, to properly set them off. With the cannon always go the carriages. The present congress had donated 120 cannon so far, and probably forty more will be added before they adjourn. As there Is on hand but seventy

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five cannon for which there is no present use, seventy-five or one hundred will have to be made immediately, and also immediately condemned? so as to comply with the law.

THK Supreme court of Illinois has decided that ticket scalping is an illegal business under the statutes of that state. Last year a ticket scalper was fined $500 for selling railroad tickets at reduced rates, and he fought the decision through the lower courts into the Supreme court, and now it has been affirmed. This means a severe blow to the business of ticket scalping, and the national association of ticket scalpers will doubtless carry the case up to the Supreme court of the United States before they will abandon their lucrative business. If the Supreme court decides that the Illinois law is constitutional, it will not be long before railroad interests in the different legislatures will secure the enactment of a law like it in all the states.

THE new constitution of New York very wisely abolishes contract labor in the. prisons, reformatories and penitentiaries of the state after January next, and anew law passed by the last legislature provides that these institutions shall be employed in manufacturing all the articles needed by the inmates of the various hospitals, almshouses and prisons controlled by the state, the prisoners to work not more than eight hours a day. After the taking effect of the law in question only feloni will be sent to the state prisons, those guilty of misdemeanors to be confined in intermediary institutions and county jails. A committee from the Indiana senate is investigating the question of prison labor, and they will no doubt find some useful information by examining the New York law.

ROCKVILLE has long been noted for publishing the best weekly newspapers in the state of Indiana, and the souvenir number of the Rockville Tribune, issued this week, will add to the reputation of the town, as well as advertise the progressiveness of Isaac Strouse, its publisher. The souvenir Tribune is the same size as the anniversary number of The Mail, published last June, sixteen pages and cover. In appearance, illustrations, contents and typography the souvenir number of the Tribune is without doubt the very finest issue that was ever been printed by a newspaper outside the larger cities. It shows that the business men and people generally of the Parke county capital appreciate enterprise and push, for without their support and cooperation it would have been impossible to publish such a paper. Editor Strouse has just reasons to feel proud of this week's issue of his paper, for it reflects great credit on himself as well as the community he represents. _______________

ABOUT the most interesting politic.il campaign in progress in this country is that of Miss Estella Reel, of Cheyenne, why aspires to be governor—or governess, which is it?—of Wyoming. The lady occupies at once several positions of trust and responsibility, chief of which are the offices of state superintendent of schools, secretary of the state board of charities and reform and secretary registrar of the state Jand board.

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Wyoming one-

half the popular vote is-cast by women. The Wyoming schools are in the women's hauds, all the counties of the state except two having wojpen as superintendents. Miss Reel's administrative ability is evidenced by the improvement she has brought into the land office, which has in charge the various grants of public lands made to the state by congress. She has increased the receipts of the office from rentals in one year from 1300 to $1,000 a month. Now the capable woman is put forward as a candidate for governor, and her friends say they are in earnest in advocating her nomination and election to that office.

THK present congress has been considerate of the labor interests, and has acted favorably on a couple of measures in particular that will meet the approval of the laboring organizations. The senate committee on education and labor has reported favorably the bill to establish a commission on labor, agriculture and capital for the purpose of investigating those questions and recommending such legislation to congress as may be necessary. The board is to consist of fifteen members. Those representing labor are to be selected by the president upon the recommendation of labor organizations those representing agriculture, three from the Farmers' Alliance and two from the National grange those representing capital from

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various manufacturing industries. The bouse committee on labor has decided to report favorably the bill introduced by Representative Erdman in relation to arbitration between carriers engaged in interstate commerce and their employes. This measure has been advocated-by representatives of a number of labor organizations.

THE "Greater New York" bill which Governor Morton signed this week, is likely to produce a Greater Tammany than that which was overthrown in the decisive election of 1894. If it was passed as a political measure it is not probable that it will benefit the party which fostered it. The normal Democratic majority in the city of New York is 40,000 and in Brooklyn the normal Democratic majority, is 8,000. Long Island City, Staten Island, and the west Long Island, and Westchester towns give a net Democratic majority usually of about 2,000, so that on the ordinary lines of division between the Democracy and the Republican party there would be an assured Democratic majority in the Greater New York of 50,000. New York and Brooklyn have both at the present time Republican Mayors, but they owed their success to the division of Democratic support between two Mayorality candidates. So far from increasing the prospects of the Republican party on straight lines of political division, the fruition of the Greater New York project would in its political aspect serve only to increase further the Democratic lead and at the same time deprive the Republicans of the chance which comes to them occasionally of electing a Republican Mayor of Brooklyn. Of the eight Mayors elected since 1875 four have been Democrats and four Republicans. On the face of it, it looks as if the Flatt machine had given itself a setback.

whirled through space with the ordina' cyclist's rapidity, and where the optip nerves are so strained as must be the case| in the observation of passing vehicles. There is a clause in the Illinois criminal code that will apply to such cases, and the Humane 'Society will prosecute any and all offenders. No doubt similar prosecutions can be sustained in other states, and it is a movement that should meet with encouragement.

How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props., Toledo, O.

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No race is unfinished when you leave the grounds to spoil the pleasure of the afternoon, aDd all five are over in plenty of time for supper. Monday, inaugural day, ladies admitted free to the grounds and grand stand.

TEBRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING jygOL, MAY 16, 1896.

THE Illinois Humane Society has taken the first step in a movement that will meet with universal approval, that of putting a stop to the practice of carrying infants on the front of bicycles. However great the benefits resulting from the introduction of the bicycle some evils must follow, and this is one of the most striking, although no doubt some foolish parents will raise the cry that such a movement is an in-^ fringement on their precious personal' privileges. The officers of the Illinois society are convinced that a seat just before or behind the handle-bar of a bicycle is a perilous one for a child. They do not decry bicycling as a sport for children old enought to mount and ride their own wheels. It is the baby slung in a hrmmock or basket contrivance, generally on its father's wheel, and trundeled along the boulevards, in and out, among moving teams and over dangerous crossings, whom they want to protect. While no serious accidents resulting from the practice have been reported the orgaization is determined that none shall occur and will ike timely measures to prevent. The practice does not have its origin in wanton disregard of the welfare of the little ones, but rather in the false pride of some parents who like at the same time to show oflf their children and wheels! It is not alone danger of being violently thrown from t! bicycle, or the physical injury to im: ture children that may be involved such rough and unnatural exercii is, but those competent to kno that there is danger of brain distul. where very young children or infants* f®' &rj|fup

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Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transaction and financially able to carry out any obligation made by the firm.

WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O., WAI.DING, KINJTAN& MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.

M. HIGGINS. Lawyer* Opera House Block

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A fall line of beautiful Mantels at extremely low prices at Ziramermfcu's Stove Store

Fancy Fruits at Eiser's.

They all say Taylor has the best shoes 1105 Wabash ave. (TO therf*. m'K-:

Underwear Sale. r.y

Balbriggail Underwear

50c A SUIT.

hlner & Foulkes,

631 Wabash Ave.

If you do not call at 1105 Wabash ave. for your next pair of tan shoes, you will make a mistake.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.

POLITICAL. COMMISSIONER.

The undersigned will be a candidate for County Commissioner, 2d district, subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. JAMES W. HALEY.

REDUCTION

IN THE COST OF WATER CONNECTIONS.

The Water Works Co. announces that beginning May 15, 1896, and continuing until June 15, 1898, they will make connections to parties agreeing to make immediate use of the water, for $6. This rate applies only to parties residing on unpaved streets. Connections on street paved with brick or asphalt will be, made at a corresponding reduction.

For full particulars as to rates, etc., call on or address the Water Works Co., 513 Ohio Street. H. K. LEASE, Sec.

L. L. WILLIAMSON, Supt.

STIMSON, STIMSON CONDIT. Attorneys. ADMINISTRATOR'S APPOINTMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, John O. Minnick, has been appointed ad/fministrator of Thomas Jackson, late of Vigo county, deceased. The estate Is solvent.

Ribbons

JOHNG. MINNICK, Administrator.

WANTED.

ANTED—Five Industrial Insurance solicitors to work In Terre Haute. Libtracts. Call at 330V4 Wabash avenue

May 18th, after 10 a. m.

the public to know I will distribute

^circular that will give the wholesalers, ictlflers and compounders, also the wholeale grocers, entirely away and show them 'up In their true light how they carry on ., ...... d0_

how they carry

lielr most damnable poisonous work of stroying human lives and causing blood poisoning to follow. Now if any word I say about them is not true, let them deny it. I am here to back up all my assertions. What I say is true. PETER N. STAFF.

Old Cobweb Hall.

FOR SALE, BICYCLE.

Tribune, 26H frame now tires. Enquire of ED. T. HULMAN. 814V4 Wabash Ave.

FOR SALE.

FOR

That sold for 6# cents, for

White Organdies

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SALE OR RENT very cheap, a room house newly papered gas and n-and-a-half water 1108 south Sixt key at 1103.

Will be here to start in the Five Baces Eaoh Day. They will come under the tire in bunches of eight and ten. There's no eihileration eqoal to that when witnessing the finish of a running race. The people are on their feet and holding their breath. There is no tiresome delay between the racea. The horses are started by the new device and are away before yon know it, if you don't watch closely.

GENERAL ADMISSION, 50 CENTS.

Grand Stand Seats, Except in Reserved Section, Free to All Persons on all Day® RESERVED SEATS 25 CENTS EXTRA

street

FOR SALE-CHEAP

Splendid building lots on north Fourth, Sixth. Center, Ninth also on south Seventh, Center, Fourth and Fifth streets. For particulars call on

R. DAHLEN. 602 Wabash ave.

FOR SALE.

Improved and unimproved property in ail parts of the city. For particulars call on R. DAHLEN, Real Estate, Loan and Insurance agent. 602 Wabash avenue.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

242 acres of farming land will trade for city property well located. For particulars call on R. DAHLEN. /1 602 Wabash ave., Terre Haute.

That have sold for $1.50, for.

That sold for 12£c, for

That sold for 12X cents, for

If you don't buy your goods of us during this sale, it is be,'Y cause you haven't taken the pains to look into the facts. If you will compare qualities it is easy to convince you that, there is a great saving for you in buying your goods now.

This store has enjoyed a liberal patronage at regular prices and the past few days have shown that the liberal reductions we hare made are greatly appreciated, and the great veiling has assured us that we will be able to close out the entire stock before moving.

That sold for $1.50 per yard, for ..... MOV

Corsets JZr

That sold for 75c and 50c, for LOv

Muslins Ar

Prints C/t

That have always sold for 6# cents, for OV

French Dimities, Crepons and Lawns Qc

Fruits of the Loom Cambrics Q^r

If you live within twenty miles of this store, you haTe neighbors that have been here—ask them about it.

L.B.Root&Co If You're a Judge

Of good values in men's furnishings, we ought to have your trade. We can sell you for less money the same goods you buy elsewhere, or else a little better article for the same inoney. As a rule you'll find the latter statement the correct one, as our lines are nearly always confined to us.

Hunter & Paddock,

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Prices Lower than Ever Before.

Wa are making special low prioes on them to close out and make room for other stock. We will have plenty of nice Plants and Cut Flowers for Decoration Day.

L. HEINL,

1505 Washing*00 Ave. or 100 South Sixth St. Telephone 165.

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