Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 22, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 21 November 1896 — Page 5
MAN ABOUT TOWN.
This city gets her share of street fakirs, anil they seem to do about as good a business here as anywhere else. Whether one of them succeeds or not is due less to what he has to sell than to his cleverness in presenting it. For the past week there has been a cement vender in the city whose fortune is his tongue. He has sold any amount of his stuff to men who never in their lives had any use for cement, and who, in all human probability, never will have. Strong minded men, men who would want to lick you if you told them they could not resist the blandishments of a street corner specialist, have paused to listen to this cement merchant—"and watch the suckers" as they put it—and have in the end walked up and planked down their ten cents for a couple of bars of the "preparation." They "came to scoff but remained to pray," so to speak'. This fellow can simply make anybody think he must have some cement. He can make you imagine there is little else to life but cement. 'In about two minutes he can name more things that may be stuck together, can specify more use for his goods, than a vigorous young mind could commit to memory in a week.
It would be folly to attempt to numerate all the claims that this man makes for the article he is selling. To do so would be to discredit the whole story about him. However, there is no harm in referring toa few of the virtues that he4eclares attach to his cement. Hear him: "If you wear trousers and happen to tear 'em, mend 'em with this cement. The suspenders that I have on at this moment
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held together by it. The linings of my sleeves are pasted down by means of it. My shoe soles stay in place in obedience to the same remarkable 'preparation.' I pjtch niysocks with it. I meud my childfj^n's tfys and my wife's dishes with it. I'can shingle a house or shoe a horse with it The lawyers use it. They can take a cent bar of it aud make any old case stick.' Show ine a man and woman who want, a divorce. I will stick 'em together tight, that all the courts in the country can't budge 'em.'' "Sti«k V"
And the fellow holds a bar of the cement aloft so the crowd can see it well. "Stick he repeats with high pressure of voice "this darned stuff will Mick any-1 tiling. It will 'stick'a hotel for a man's board glassware, ijueensware, furniture, mackintoshes, rubber hose, rubber boots, rubber necks-anything. If 1 find a man before he's dead, I stick him ick to life if I find a man after he's dead, I stick him to a happy future. My cement sticketh closer than all the brothers in the family. It's the hottest stuff that ever scorched! the pike. Teri cents for two bars! You! can make money buying it and throwing it awhy
I 'nless rigorous measures are taken at once it is likely that the community in the neighborhood of Seeleyville, in the eastern part of the count y, is to be treated to a scourge of diphtheria, the like of which has never been witnessed in this region. The cause of the spreading of the disease there is that which causes its spread iu every neighborhood, carelessness on the pnrt of the people iu quarantining against the disease. Thedisease has gained such headway there that unless the resi-
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board of health Regarding the precautions western mountains. But somehow to !H taken to prevent the spread of oonta-
gious diseases, and if every reader would examine them carefully, and follow them carefully, We would have no such epidemics as those to which we have been treated In recent years.
A sensational dispatch was sent out from Indianapolisthis week telling of the terrible condition* of Senator Voorhees. It caused alarm among his friends all over the country, and many telegrams ami letters have Ix'eu received, asking as to the truth of the story therein related. matter of fact then'is nothing in it senator has been steadily improving since he came home, and although admission to his presence was denied for a long time he has within the past few weeks seen several of his old and mpst intimate friends. Col. Thompson was one of the chosen few, and he says that the senator seems bright and cheerful, with his mind as clear as ever. He converses freely on every subject and his views on public questions are as vigorous as of vore. The trouble with which he
has been afflicted made rest and quiet ab- plant, but later the runners between break away, and each tuft becomes a new plaut. Many grasses, like Bermuda grass aud the troublesome quick or couch gram, have creeping stems, each joint sending out a bunch of roots below and bud on the upper side. If you try to hoe up such grasses, you only make matters worse, for each joint when cut off is ready to form an independent plant
solutoly necessary, and for that reason visitors wen» denied admission. Since he began to improve materially his oldest and most intimate friends in limited numbers have been allowed to see him. and they have much gratified to find him iu such an excellent condition. One day this week a tailor and his assistant went up to mcAsurv him for a new suit of clothes, and they came back with a person*! indorse-I ment of the improvement in his condition. By the way. a man who is buying a new suit of clothes can not be in the deplorable tndition in which the dispatch referred to placed him. The senator experts to attend the closing session of the .VMh congress, and at its conclusion he expects to deliver the lecture he gave at IVP.tuw university some lime ago. which was practically an answer to the theories of Ingersoll. It was a striking lecture, aud made a gm*t impression at the time, and when it is known tlist he
to deliver it he will
doubtless have many applications fnm the different lecture bur*aus of the country for the privilege of making his dates for him It is gratifying to every resident of Terre Haute to know that the senator is Improving. Those who differ with him in political view* admire him for his fidelity to his friends, ami Terre Hantaan* are abov» everything loyal to their own.
the Democrat* wen? called on to elect a senator at the coming aesarton of the l«gi»latuns Ten* Hanteaut* would he working with all their might and main for Senator
Voorhees, as against the other aspirant. Governor Matthews. As it is certain that the Republicans are to elect a senator, all loyal Terre Hauteana, Democrats as well as Republicans, are ready, willing and anxious to turn every wheel in sight, and gome out of sight, for that most worthy and deserving of all residents of Terra Haute, William R. McKeen.
Terre Haute people have not yet re covered from the daze into which they were thrown when the Vandal
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dent's take unusual precautions against it, swoop down on him at any moment and
ollieer will have to be appointed
by the health ollicers to look after the patients and see that they are isolated. Such carelessness, with winter coming on, when the disease seems to gain headway, will ensure a continuance of the pest during the entire season. In another column will be found the regulations of the state
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into the hands of a receiver last week. That there is something behind the proceedings they do not question, but just what it is and what effect it will have on the main Hne and the branches leading out of Terre Haute they do not pretend to know. Many theories have been advanced regarding the matter, but the one most prevalent is that when the receiver closes up his affairs, the Peoria and St. Joseph branches, which are not self-sustaining, will not be operated by the Pennsylvania company.
Members of the local lodge of Elks are kept busy explaining, since the unfortunate death resulting from initiation in that order at DesMoines this week, that here there are no electrical machines, hot irons or hot seats with which to torment candidates. The local goat is under a high course of training, and although he may sometimes give a candidate the hot foot he never indulges in the luxury of an electrical shock, or a seat on a red hot iron plate.
They're having a whole lot of trouble about the county treasurer's office and its former occupants. First ex-Treasurer Gus Conzmun filed a bill for something like $2,500 for money he had taken out of his own pocket to make up a deficiency in one of the funds, when it came to making settlement with the state in 1891. Then an expert discovered that Uncle Jimmy Cox owed the county $1,700, as a result of his withholding that amount from the special judges' fund. Nobody in the county thinks that ^ie would take that amount, Or a cent even, from the county, but on the face of the returns he acknowledged that it looked as if he owed the county, and so he put up the money. He isgoing to have the matter investigated, however, and see if the expert opinion is correct. Then on top of the Cox matter came the announcement that ex*-Treasurer Chris R'ly, of Riley township, is short on the special judge business, just as Mr. Cox was. His amount is only $110, however It seems a little strange that these discrepancies should have occurred and not come to light until this late day. Mr. Cox retired from the treasurer's office in August,
and Mr. Conzraan in August, 1893. These matters should have been straight ened up before this. This can be said without reflecting on any of those concerned, for while the claim against Mr. Cox is in favor of the county, that of Mr. Oonzman is against it. It all emphasizes the truth of what Q. V. has several times maintained, that the bonds of all public officials should be given by the city, county or township they represent, in the surety companies that make a business of giving such bonds. It would be money in the public treasuries, and in the pocket of every man who holds office. When a public officer knows that an examiner, merciless and exacting, who cares nothing for a pull, or political influence, is likely to
examine his books, it's a ten thousand to one shot that those books will be absolutely correct.
riant* That Spread Qntokly. The dandelion is an old world flower, not native in America, save far to the north and on some of the highest of
it was brought here, perhaps from England, In old colonial times. Now we see its golden heads and feathery balls at every grassy roadside, the "clocks" the boys and girls blow to tell the hour. A few years ago farmers in the northwost found a new weed, a vile, prickly weed, in thoir whor.tflelds. In a very short timo this weed, the Russiau thistle, hns spread over wido acres of tho best farm land in that part of the country aud has done great injury to tho crops.
How do these plants spread so fact
\s and so far? They are not carried about The and planted. No ono would be so foolish as to sow Russian thistles. The mother plant must have ways of her own for sending her offspring abroad in-to-the world. Plants propagate themselves in twi ways, from seed or from buds. Sometimes these buds are borne on slender runners. A strawberry plant, after it has blossomed, begins to send out such runners, with buds, unfolding tufts of leaves, along them. These tufts are at first, copnected with the parent
Suoh grasses spread very fast and soon take possession of the land they get into.—Thomas H. Kearney, Jr., in St N icholas.
Re Ho* From Ciwta Rica.
Tho consulate of Costa Rica in Philadelphia has iu its charge a unique collection of Ccwta Ri^an archaeological material of great scientific value from Santa Cruz. It is composed of over I 8,000 stone objects and of over 400 cwramies, of which 50 per cent is broken. There is ata included a number of gold idols, jewels, ornaments and grinding stone*. Tb* Costa Rican archeology isj tho link connecting the ancient specimens formed in the other states of Central America and the discoveries made in South America and presents well defined traces of two distinct civilisations, one descending north by the Pacific coast and the other immigrating from If the opposite direction on the Atlantic
side, spreading oat toward the interior of the central plateau, where it comes in contact with the other. The first i* typified by the wetat chore*eg*.
Profeaslonal Women.
A professional life need by no means "unfit a woman for domestic life." On the contrary, it is only one of the schools in which she is trained to be a wife and mother. She need not lose her womanliness in following a business life. How can she better learn to nnderstand the occupation of her husband and thus be able to enter more fully into that perfect companionship which should exist between them than by actual contact with these occupations? What other means afford her a clearer conception of what her sons and daughters will meet as they grow np and she helps to train them to face life's battles?
In case death claims her husband and she is left alone it is often necessary that she should take np the business where he has left it and either, carry it on or settle the affairs, and if she has been a professional woman how much more capable she is at snc'h a time. Following a profession only broadent woman's vievrs and she sees the more 6-«ar-ly where her best efforts should be directed in the Iioina—B. A. K. in Philadelphia Press.
Jeweled Pin* In the Hmir. Real jeweled pins will be worn this winter not only iu the hair arranged a la Japonaiae, but they will appear upon dress hats and elegant evening bonnets. Jewel cases and caskets are being searched for odd pins, slides, brooches and other ornaments which have been put away as obsolete, to now furnish decoration for various portions of the toilet The fashion of wearing reai gems in the coiffure arose from an example set by the Princess of Wales, who began the style some seasons past by appearing at a very fashionable church wedding at the Brompton Oraory in a violet velvet bonnet, the soft plumes run through with a superb diamond bilted saber ard the brim dotted with small real gems. This fashion, though rrally appropriate only to royalty, has beeu appropriated by our own woaltliy cosmopolitan countrywomen, but the display of diamonda worn in such form seems not quite in good taste and the risks attending it are obvious. —St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Materials For Evening Dresses. Transparent materials are preferred for evening dresses, which makes the lining ati important item. If glace taffetu 20 inches wide is selected, it costs 76 cents. Silky looking cotton linings, at 35 cents, are 40 inches wide and resemble finely ribbed silk. The outside material may be a chiffon at GO cents, mousseline de soie a little heavier for a dollar or a net at the latter price. These are- 40 inches wide. -Then tulle, twb yards wide, may be found at a dollar gauffered Japanese crape or silk even as low as 40 cents, boiug 24 inches wide, and lovely cotton crapes for 15 cents. Small figured, self colored silks for evening wear are from 75 cents, but are not as much liked as the transparent materials. A silk skirt, even of the useful bnbutui Bilk,'24 inches wide and 50 cents a yard, is light and girlish when worn with a chiffon waist over the same or silky cotton lining.—Eintna M. Hooper in Ladies' Home Journal.
A Hat of tho Season.
To be in the mode, whatever other hats one may have, the woman of the hour finds that sho requires a head covering of black felt, turned up at the left side and trimmed there generously with greenish bluish coqne feathers that lean gracefully toward the faco and the back hair. Besides the plumage there are at the side a number of loops of ribbon and a fanciful buckle. This style of hat is for general use aud is the special fancy of the season.—New York Journal.
Shu ilamllea Wall rapcrs. Mrs. Shirley S. Lloyd is again testing her abilities as a commercial traveler in Boston, bhe is representing a company in New York city of which she is head, and which deals in wall papors, a difficult line of goods for a drummer to handle. This is her second trip, and she was encouraged to undertake it by the success of her first, made ohly last year.
FREE! FREE!FREE! To all persons wearing glasses. I offer my service to anyone who has an ill-fitting pair of frames (no matter fioiu whom they were purchased). I will put them in proper ^hape without cost. Nothing looks uglier tIIB
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misfit spectacle. I am ready to offer my service to remedy that evil.
H. F. SCHMIDT, Optician, 073 Main St.! near Seventh
Thirty-seven stock patterns In Decorated Dinner Ware. One hundred-piece English Decorated Dinner Sets at $5.75 to £18.50. The lowest prices on White Granite Ware. 907 Main street.
To Save Doctor's Bills
Use "Garland" Stoves and Ranges. For sale by C. C. Smith's Sons Co., Third and Wabash ave.
Attend the grand Linen Sale at the Kief man Dry Goods Co. all next week.
Teeth per set, $&. Terre Haute Dental a or 2 9 so S ix re
Grand Thanksgiving Linen Sale at Kleem&u Dry Gools Co. all next week.
Terre Haute Dental Parlors, SS sooth Sixth street work oofJialf usual pfflQfe*
TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, NOVEMBER 21, 1896. 5
Nice, Clean Grocery.
Joseph A. Newhart has purchased the old Arnold Meyer stand, at Seventh and Oak streets, and is remodeling and restocking the same throughout. He will carry a full line of fancy and staple groceries, canned goods, meats, oysters, sear sonable vegetables, etc., all fresh and inviting. He solicits, a continuation of former patronage of the place, and invites his old friends to call and see him.
COMFORTERS
Pure cotton only—no shoddy—in bright and attractive prints, silkolines and sateens. Large sizes and at low prices. Come and examine our line—no such comforts found elsewhere.
Fisbeck's J:urnit"rf »ni
Carpet House..
309 Wabash Avenue.
For the finest line of Upholstered Goods, such as Couches, Lounges, etc., to be found in this city, call on Willis Wright, 424 Main street. The prices are right, too.
We have hundreds of testimonials as to our painless method for extracting and filling. Terre Haute Dental Parlors, 22 south Sixth street.
Notice to Taxpayers.
The November installment of city taxes is due aud payable on Thursday, December 3d. Pay your taxes promptly before that time and avoid pennlty and costs.
CHAS. jtfALOH, City Treasurer.
We have hundreds of testimonials as to our painless method for extracting and filling. Terre Haute Dental Parlors, 22 south Sixth street.
To Litre Well and Happy
Jse "Garland" Stoves and Ranges. For sale by C. C. Smith's Sons Co., Third and "Wabash ave.
Fine Large 0/sters,
Can or bulk, wholesale or retail, at lowest prices, at Eiser's.
A magnificent line of Pictures just arrived at John GL Dobbs', 635-B37 Main street. Prices unusually low. Call aud examine thr-m.
All work guaranteed and kept In repair for five years, is one of the successful points made by the Terre Haute Dents1 Parlors, 22 south Sixth street.
A Tempting List
Of Choice Goods at
E. Wlifltll CO.'S
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Mexican Oranges, -Malaga Grapes.
And the following game list:
Quails, Squirrels, Rabbits.
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Go there for Turkeys, Chickens, Ducks
Terre Haute Dental Parlors, 22 south Sixth street, do all kinds of dental work for one-half the usual price asked by other dental offices.
The prettiest line of Parlor Furniture you everlaidyour eyes on at Willis Wright's, 424 Main street. Prices in keeping with the times.
All work guaranteed and kept in repair for five years, is one of the successful points made by the Terre Haute Dental Parlors, 22 south Sixth street.
A special ,sale of fine French China— T»venty-foor.l02-piece French China Dinner Sets at prices never offered before. 807 Main street.
Little Giant School Shoes. A. H. Boegeman, south Fonrth street, has them, and they are daisies. The best wearer on earth for boys and girls in school. He has them in Patent Leather and Solar Tips, Oil'Grain and Kangaroo Calf. The problem of how to keep a lively boy or girl in good shoes can be solved by buying the Little Giant at Boegeman's.
The finest line of Holiday Goods in China, Bric-a-Brac, Banquet Lamps, Hanging Lamps, Stand Lamps and Kitchen Lamps, cheap. 307 Main street.
Terre Haute Dental Parlors. 22 south Sixth street, do all kinds of dental work for one-half the usual price asked by other dental offices.
***$toYe80f allsizfs and kind* the baft in the market, at th* most satisfactory prices, at Willis Wright's, 424 Main street.
The lamp season Is now on, and the finest line of Banquet Lamps efts be found at ftft llain street. i*rlceaTfto^uit t&e pur^
N. STEIN. J. G. HEINL
1125 and 1127 Main Street..
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Your Winder Clothing until you have
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No house in the city has a better,
cheaper and more complete a stock of
Suitsand Overcoats
Than we are showing this season.
Our goods are all brand new. Our
Tailoring department is one of the
largest and best in the state.
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The Logic Of Grocery Buying.
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It'8 quite natural for you to think that all groceries are groceries So nre nil men human. But there are gradea and distinctions and if you understood grccotit-H as well as men, you would co?t«i?1\ tr-"'^ with a house which handles no Iting but the best* Groceries and Fr^sh Such a store has
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CLEAN STORE—CLEAN HARKET.
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