Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 25, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 December 1896 — Page 5

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Terre Haute Dental Parlors

22 South Sixth Street.

MAN ABOUT TOWN.

John M. Volkera, formerly deputy county clerk, tells a story illustrating the fact that a jury often depends far more upon *'net Impression" than upon evidence. The facto related also show that one woman's testimony is sometimes good, not only against the testimony of more than one man, but also against the testimony of more than one woman.

Ou*- on east Main street one afternoon a nun.. of the"women of the neighborhood had a social gathering where they .sewed, knitted and gossiped. In the course of the afternoon a dispute arose between two of the company and it developed into violent quarrel. There are two stories as to what was said by the participants in the trouble and these were told subsequently in court. Mrs. Blank sued her forensic adversary for slander.

The case came up under the big dome before a jury. All the women who had been at the social were in court and all were on the side of the plaintiff. There were six of them and the woman alleging slander made seven. One by one they went on the witness stand and swore that the defendant had called Mrs. Blank certain hard names. There was no variation in their story. The defense could not pick a single flaw in their evidence.

At last the defendant, a mild, intelligent, self-possessed woman with a disclosure of the Teuton in her accent, was put upon the stand to testify in her own behalf. She was the sole witness on her side, but this fact did not not appear to disturb her in t"he least. She gave her version of the cast?, denying every material allegation of her seven sisters with a calm directness that seemd to astonish everybody in the court room. As she talked her eyes wan dered ever and anon to the jury—clear, candid, affidavit eyes. The state, crossquestioned sharply, almost savagely, but the witness was in no wise perturbed. Her denial of the charge was clean-cut and absolute.

The twelve nien,were out a little while and when they returned the foreman handed to the court the following verdict "We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty." "Some of the lawyers of this town are going to get badly fooled in the near future," wild Prosecutor Tichenor this week. "Who's going to fool 'em "I am." '"How "By refusing to look as lightly upon certain of their cases as they appear to do."

Mr. Tichenor went, on to explain that instances are not unknown in which the Circuit court, has servwd merely as an instrument of obstruction In the way of jus tlce. He says that lawyers often have a trial in one of the lower courts in which the verdict.goes against their client. Then, he continues, no matter what the character of the cas« is, they appeal to the Circuit court, hoping that somehow and in some way a dismissal will be secured. Their liogo, according to Mr. Tichenor, is based as a rule upon the unimportant nature of the proceeding and not unfroquently is realised. The case grows old and loses its vitality, so to speak. Probably it was filed because of anger or enmity, and these passions are not long in cooling off.

They are given ample time to cool off. In the drat place, after an appeal is asked for, the lawyer has thirty days in which to take it. He waits perhaps three weeks and then goes and flies his appeal bond. After this is done the court has twenty days in which to perfect the transcript and file it with the clerk of the Circuit court, and if the lawyer stands in with the justice he can probably influence him not to be in any luirtjj* about- filing the transcript. The consequence is that by the time the case get* iu sight of trial it seems like the history of the Hebrews or Chaldeans, and little trouble is experienced in getting it dismissed. Such is the slipshop justice and jurisprudence against which Mr. Tichenor expects to direct a measure of opposition.

It might also be observed in this connection that the state cases are not the only ones that receive the treatment above noted. The same methods obtain to a considerable extent in handling unimportant civil cases. In the latter the plaintiff is simply caught napping and beaten. He sues a man in a justice's court and gets judgment. This accomplished he goes off about his business. The case is appealed by the defendant and hangs fit* after the manner jnst described. The plaintiff loses all track of the matter and some quiet day comes up in the Circuit court Mid judgment is taken against him on default.

According to Justice WllUam P. McCarthy, a prominent business man in Uw vicinity of Printing House Square had an experience in the upper part of the city (u a certain fine Sunday afternoon that he will not soon forget and that taoght him a lesson. It was in the summer time and the country wa* green and fragrant. Tie business man m*d« up his mind to take a long walk tip north and return along th« east bank of the Wahash. He did so. The «lay waa perfect. The sky w*» doodles*, the flower* were in bloom and the birds made melody among the tree*.

On such an afternoon only a confirmed "grouch" oould be otherwise than amiab'.a.

The warmth and the beauty appealed to the perambulating citizen of Printing House Square with especial force. He became delightfully lapguidL The waters of the Wabash rippled musically at his feet. The "mighty world of eye and ear" was altogether pleasing. The tired man of business forgot his perplexities and troubles and hummed thft fragment of a tune as he passed along. By and by he came to that remarkable locality known as Rabbit Town or Sand Burr Hollow. He noted the parte of railroad cars that were made to serve as houses, the dug-outs and shanties, the old boots and shoes, the tomato cans and the billy goat. Placidly and reflectively he observed these evidences of neglect and poverty, but they did not disturb his most satisfying day-dream. They even looked attractive to him.

Presently the idler came upon a darkbearded, poorly clad, unkempt man seated in a ram-shackle wagon drawn by a bony horse. It was the first person the stroller bad had an opportunity to speak to since he turned homeward, and he did not want to miss it. He would say a word to cheer the driver up. He would shed upon the unhappy looking man a bit of his own radiance and prove what a good thing it is to impart a smile and a friendly greeting to a wayfaring mortal. So, his face beam ing with, good humor, the business man remarked: "And this is what you call Rabbit Town or Sand Burr Hollow

The wan In the wagon shot a withering glance at his questioner. The latter, however, was not to be rebuffed. He was in too good a humor. Besides, he thought the fellow did not hear him. "We call this picturesque locality Sand Burr Hollow," was his second sally.

This time the man in the wagon spoke. "Yes," he said, "that's what all the d—d fools call it."

The man from Printing House Square climbed up an almost perpendicular sand bank and made across the commons.

One afternoon this week a company of about fifteen boys were happened upon near Hudnut's mill on north Water street. They were seated ou the floor of a box car arranged in groups and were having a very lively game of "cent ante." The ages of the ltids ranged from ten to sixteen and all were intent upon the changing fortunes of the players. Two of the number, however, were observed ever and anon to go to the doors of the car and cast searching glances to the north and south. They were the lookouts of the gang.

It would be impossible to imagine a grimier, rougher, more profane lot of little rascals than these were. They were chewing tobacco with unanimity and vigor, and their language fairly reeked with obscenity. It was the language of Chimmie Fadden, besmeared with the filth of the brothel. There is no getting around the fact that the scene was shocking, even to one with a pretty intimate acquaintance with this wicked world of ours, but it was also animated, boyish and amusing. The slang of the game was all there, perhaps considerably elaborated and ornamented. Some o' the nicknames heard were characteristic. One of the boys with a mulatto color was called "Vinegar." Another little fellow with a boisterous way about him was dubbed "Wind." A scruff-pated lad, who minded his own business and played for the money there was in it, passed as "Jonah." There were "Reds," "Cullies," "Biffs," "Bricks" and "Snakes."

Most of the groups had a stake-holder who took charge of the pennies prior to the "show-down." This unusual feature of a si poker was made necessary, the boys stated, by the disposition of the gang to "snatch the pot." The game went merrily on for an hour or more without molestation and the pennies rattled on the floor of the car like coru. At last there was a sudden cry from the lookouts: "Duck

The car was empty In a jiffy. Patrolman Tom Welch was coming down the railroad track.

To Cure Cold In One Day

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. 35c.

Church Kntcrtnlnment.

Under direct-ion of the primary department. of the Mattox Chapel Sunday school very interesting entertainment will be given at the chapel Monday evening, the proceeds to IH devoted to a Christmas tree for the children of the school. The following is the programme arranged: IMnnii f*lo Miss Eva Parks Kecitatlon. "The Little Bonnet" lxio Heeler Music Miss F.riith Houston VWal S*olo Kutli Puddleston Piano Solo Miss Hattie Haird Recitation Kt-hel Rumsey Duett Misses Whitakerand Richards Piano 8olo Miss Mculenharx Readlntt—selected..Miss KatharineTerrance Plana Solo Miss Taylor Good-night Drill Eight Little Girls

Home-made candies and popcorn will also be offered for sale at the conclusion of the programme.

Aching Joints

Announce the presence of rheumatism which canses untold suffering. Rheumatism is due to lactic acid in the blood. It cannot be cored by liniments or other outward applications. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, removes the cause of rheumatism and permanently cores this disease. This is the testimony of thousands of people who mice suffered the pains of rheumatism bot who have actually been cured by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. Its great power to act upon the blood and remove every impurity is the secret of the wonderful cures by Hood's Sarmparllla.

Ucciiwd to Wed.

Kobt Humphries and Mollie Jones. 3as. K. Smith add Sarah May tlild. cTsi

Thoft. McGwire and Mary C. Henry Vlnnant and Artie Oasaway. John Johnston and Martha JflcOxtkey.

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Oasawaj

IHHX N. Stoat and Blanche R. Rtce.

The Whole Story

Of the great sale* attained and great cures accomplished by Hood's Sarsaparilla is quickly told. It purifi«s mad enriches the blood, tonnsthestomach and gives strength and vigor. Dtatie Cannot enter the system fortified by the rich, red blood which come* by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Hood's PiUs enre nsaaea. sick headache, indigestion, bilionsneaw. All druggists, asocata.

Miss Lelia Ball, daughter of Dr. C. Taylor Ball, formerly of this city, but now located in Indianapolis, created a sensation in the capital city this week by disappearing from public view, leaving the impression that she had eloped with some admirer. The young lady was a graduate of onr High School, and of attractive appearance, and had many admirers while resident hgre. Her father holds to the theory that she has been forcibly detained by some person to bim unknown, and does not believe that she has eloped.

An Inspiration of Hope for Weak Men. There is not the slightest reason why you should not feel well aad strong. That great offer of Dr. Greene's is providing the best friend that weak and delicate people ever had. A letter sent him at his office, 35 west Fourteenth street, New York City, telling the symptoms you are suffering from, will be immediately answered by the doctor, describing yodr complaint minutely, and making you understand perfectly just what ails you. And all this costs yon nothing. You don't have to leave your home and don't have to pay any doctor's fee to learn exactly what your complaint is, and how to get well and strong, from Dr. Greene, the most successful specialist in curing nervous, weakening and exhausting diseases of men. The doctor makes a specialty of curing patients through his great system of letter correspondence, and is having wonderful success. Thousands of weak, nervous men and women are writing him about their com plaints, and are being permanently cured. It was he who discovered that world-rs-nowned curative, Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. Write the doctor at once and see what he says about your complaint. It will probably be the means of your getting back your health.

Myers Bros, opened their great Forcing Sale of winter clothing this morning, and from the way their store was crowded the sale is destined to be very successful. The sale continues until after Christmas, and as it includes many of their departments it affords their patrons a splendid opportunity of securing Christmaspresentsat very low prices.

Rheumatism is caused by lactive acid in the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes the acid and cures rheumatism.

At Wilvert's, 1115 Mainleave orders for your Christmas Ice Cream.

Fine Box Candies for Christmas at MeGahan's, corner Fourth and Cherry.

Santa Clans has made his headquarters at John G. Dobbs', 635-637 Main street, and you can find a large variety of useful presents there at popular prices.

Fresh Fruits and Nuts

in any quantity desired. Baskets put up to order at Eiser's, Ninth and Main.

Jewelry, Silverware, Loose and Mounted Diamonds, g-

Rubies,

and other precious stones in great variety at SWOPE & CO'S, 524 Main street. The most elegant of Christmas presents. Call and examine.

A splendid lot of fine Easels suitable for Christmas presents, for 59 cents, at the Art De partment of the Havens Geddes Co.

At Wil vert's, 1115 Main— leave orders for your Christmas Ice Cream.

Sensible and Useful.

Useful Christmas Presents are sensible and very popular this year, and the place to get them is at John G. Dobbs', 635-637 Main street.

Have you tried Almond Nougeret? aA.t Wilvert's, 11,15 Main street.

Do your holiday shopping at the KLEEMAN Dry Goods Cos.

A cheap imitation is always dear anyone wanting a perfect stove or range, if they win take onr advice, will bay genuine "Garland" Stoves and Ranges, instead of worthless counterfeits with which the market is flooded, for.aid* .fey C. C, Smith's Sons Co., Third and Main street.

A complete stock of Musical Instruments at R. Dalilen's, 602 Main street. ,4.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVE1STTNG- MAIL, DECEMBER 12, 1896.

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Skates, Skates. Holiday Goods

W.D.Morris & Cos 421 Wabash Ave.

For finest and cheapest Skates, Mechanical Toys in large variety, everybody sees A. G. Austin & Co.

Wilvert's is the only place in the city that makes Fresh Cream Bon Bons and Almond Nougget Cake.

Rockers of all descriptions and kinds in endless profusion at John G. Dobbs', 635637 Main street, from 40c up to $50.

ANNOUNCEMENT.

JS^OTICE.

Marshall G. Lee will build you a house to your own notion and let you pay for it in monthly payments. Or he will sell you a lot and furnish the money to build. Room 235, Rose Dispensary building.

EMOVAL.

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The law offices of StlmsOn. Stimson & Oondit have been removed from 314% Wabash avenue to 309H Ohio street.

NOTICE

FOR

OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

Notice is hereby given that The Terre Haute Trust Co. has been appointed administrator, with the will annexed, of the estate of George Grimes, deceased, lato of Vigo county, Indiana, and has qualified as such. Said estate is supposed to be solvent.

THE TERRE HAUTE TRUST CO.

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR.

Notice is hereby given that The Torre Haute Trust Co. has duly qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Sarah Tillotson, deceased, late of Vigo county, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to bo solvent.

THE TERRE HAUTE TRUST CO.

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

Notice is hereby given that The Torre Haute Trust Co. has been appointed Administrator of the estate of William W. Pack, deceased, late of Vigo county, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to bo solvent.

THE TERRE HAUTE TRUST CO.

NOTICE

OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was this day appointed by the Vigo Circuit court, administrator of the estate of Katlierine Becker, deceased. Said estate is supposed to*be solvent.

CONRAD BECKER.

December 11,1896.

WANTED.

W

ANTED—Buyers for good second-hand Pianos. Your own terms. See Paige.

THE

TRUTH is like a cyclone—it has its effects on the wholesalers, rectifiers and compounders, also the wholesale grocers. All I want is for the public to know tney use all the most deadly poisons ou earth in their adulterations to cause blood poison to the people who use all their damnable cheap stuff. Printers' fnk has a terrible effect on salaries on some occasions. I say the truth does hurt when it hits in the right place.

PETER N. STAFF, Old Cobweb Ilall.

FOR SALE.

SALE—Lot in Highland Place very cheap. Address "L care this office.

FOlt

SALE—On easy payments, lots on south Eighth. Ninth. Tenth and Eleventh streets also on north Sixth and''north Eighteenth streets. Will furnish money to build.

MARSHALL G. LEE, Room 225, Rose Dispensary.

OR SALE.

Improved and unimproved property in all tparts of city on easy terms. For particulars call on R. DAULE1N. real estate, loan and insurance agent, 008 Wahash ave.

FOR SALE OR TRADE.

rjx) TRADE—I have a Kimball 8quar6 Piano, carved legs, to trade for a lot. F. L. PAIGE.

FOR

SALE OR TRADE—Several pieces of fine residence property cheap will exchange for good farm.

R. DAHLEN,

Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Agent. 90S Wahash Ave.

FOR SMOKERS.

Key Wfist Cigars. Christmas Cigars.

S Finest line of

1 Meerschaum Pipes.

35 Alio Finest Line of

Brier Pipes

Gold ud Silver Mounted, with GemIM Amber Mosthpieces, at very low price*.

L. Rottman

Main Street-.

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325 WABASH

HERE'S YOUR

LOWEST PRICES

Make Your Selections Now

We have an ENORMOUS VARIETY of best assorted HOLIDAY GOODS. We sell them at PRICES LOAVER THAN EVER. You have never seen such DOLLS, ALBUMS, IRON TOYS, FANCY GOODS, aud BRIC-A-BRAC. Also a full line of CHILDREN'S FURNITURE, CHAIRS and DOLL CARRIAGES. Come and Bring the Children to

ORIGINATORS

Store Open Evenings.

Free Silver.

At least if it isn't altogether free it is so cheap that it iB the next thing to it Silver Novelties, Sterling Silver Tea Spoons, Table Spoons, Knives and Forks, Fanoy Pieces, etc., at prices that will meet all competition.

A large line of Clocks, Watches, Plated Ware, Set Kings, Wedding Rings, Gold Pens, Opera Glasses, including the famous LeMaire Glasses with detachable holder.

We are making a specialty of Cut Glass, Pottery and Fancy Pieces, and invite the public to call and examine our large and attractive stock of these goods.

J. M. Bigwood,

607 Main Street.

Open evenings until after Christmas.

A Woman Without Curiosity

ways on time."

Has lived in this city twelve years and has never

visited our store. She may not know of our reputation—that we sell only the best Gi*oceries

and Fresh Meats and that our delivery is "al­

Lawrence Hickey's

.UP-TO-DATE STORE,

Twelfth and Main. Telephone 80.

S. L. FBNNBR,

Builders' Hardware, Furnaces,

and First-class Tin Work,

12 0 0 a£-A.I2ST S 3D J£ T.

Change of Business

Will make a CHANGE IN* THEIR BUSINESS, and for the next THRBK WEEKS will dispone of a few lines of their stock, which is all fresh and new, at prices to MAKE THEM GO.

Now is the time for Christmrs present* in Laos Cnrtains, Tapestry and Chenille Cnrtains, Dreperie*. Denim*, Carpet Sweeper*, etc. Also a redaction ia Wall Paper, Window Shade*, Oll Clotbs

it Sweeper*, etc.

see us.

WABASH AVE GEO. C. ROSSELL, PROP.

THE C. B. BROKAW CO., 422 Wabash Avenue.

_. g». Fringes, etc. Nice Lace Cnrtains for 50 eenta

per pair. Beautiful Wall Paper at and ft cents, and others in proportion. Yon can seesre baigrtft* 1" Unes.

fie C. B.Brokaw Co., 422 Wabash Ayenne.

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