Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 December 1896 — Page 18
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Argentina Ants.
A common way of destroying the ants In Argentina is by means of a small metal cylindrical fnrnaoe half filled with any kind of dry, inflammable rubbish, and in the top a pan suspended containing flowers of sulphur. When lighted, a lid is screwed down over this, so that the smoke can only issue from a bent metal tube, which conducts It to the ant hole. A pair of bellows, worked by a handle, is attached to the lower part of the furnace, thus making the fire burn and forcing the sulphurous pmeke along the ant passages. Tha whole apparatus is suspended on wheels and oan thereby be conveniently moved from part to part of the quinta. With this instrument such volumes of suffocating smoke can booh be jroduced that it will often be issuing thickly from holes 200 or 800 yards distant. So you nay imagine the ants have a somewhat lively time of it—or, perhaps, rather, a deadly one.
In spite, however, of waging war against them they multiply so rapidly that it is only where the gardeners fight them very energetically tbut they can be kept down, and the amount of damage they do is often appalling. When tip country, on tho border of the Grand Chaco, when-, of course, these insects work their own Bweet will, the writer Once discovered a deserted wooden hut Inoautiously leaning against tho structure, he was surprised to see tho whole of it collapso. But on examination he found the reason to be that every portion of the woodwork had been perforated and undermined by the ants, and only required a vory slight touch to crumble into rnins. The inroads of tho ants l)ad probably been tho cause of abandoning tho hut.—Temple Bar.
Carlylo Reproved.
An amusing and characteristic anecdote of Thomas Carlylo is given in Mrs. Ross' "Early Days Recalled." Mrs.
Rons,
the daughter of Sir Alexander
and Lady Duff Gordon, enjoyed from her earliest years the privilego of mooting many distinguished persons under delightful conditions. Iler mother's beauty and wit, as well as her father's social ami official rank, attracted men and women eminent in art, letters and politics to their home. The only visitor Whom little Junet cordially disliked was Mr. Thomas Carlylo. She says:
One afternoon my mother had a disoussion with him on German literature. Her extraordinary eloquenco and fire prevailing. Carlylo lost his temper and burst forth in his Scotch tongue, "You're juflfc a windbag, Luoio you're Just a windbag I"
I had I teen listening with all my oars, and, conceiving him to bo very rude, interrupted him by saying, "My papa always says men should be civil to wom-en,"-for which pert remark I got a •coining from my mother, but Mr. Carlylo was not offended, and, turning to her observed, "Lucie, that child of yours has au eye for an inference."
Bogu* Mmnnnili.
Some curious stories can bo told about the thousands of false diamonds sold yearly in London. As a working goldsmith I have seen a good deal of the trade in imitation stones. People of all ranks buy them. A nobleman is in immediate v.-ant of cash and must find it aoiuewhere. He will perhaps turn to his family diamonds. Possibly £10,000 could bo raised upon them. Ho takes the jewi !ry off to the false diamond provider, lias the real stones removed and the false ones put in and deposits the actual gems with some one as a security fv a loan. No one is a bit the wiser. Hiswifo appears in her jewels just the h.'.mo as usual. If she didn't, her husband would be made bankrupt by his creditors tho next week. A large amount ut business is dono in this way, and you ay depend upon it that the false dit i«nid merchant has many a chuckle when he reads in his paper bout Lady So-and-so's "magnifieeut diamond bracelet" and the Countess Bareacre's "superb tiara. "—Ashtou Re porter.
A Story of Cri»j».
Here is a little story of tho late Charles Frederick Crisp: In ono of the counties of his district there was tt little weekly newspaper to which ho faithfully subscribed. When 1ms would come home from Washington, he always •ought the editor and demanded to know if his subscription had not expired. Ou on© of those oooasions, meeting with the editor, he handed him a $5 bill, saying: "I have mined three issues of my paper, and I am rare I must be in arrear* Tr\k* that and call it square." "But," said the editor, "the paper to only 91 a year, and your subscription won't be oat until January." "That's all right," replied Crisp "but you keep the money." And then in a whisper, "I never saw an editor jret that didn't need it "—Atlanta 0» •titution.
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The carpenter, hardtack the watchmaker, minute podding the printer, pi the wheelman, meets the upholsterer. stuffing the plumber, long billad snipe tho blacksmith, hammered steak the hanker, golden pheasant the balloonist, angel food the clown, capers the glovwmaker, lady fingers the shoemaker, soles the political speaker. Hilt own words the bummer, swallows the oammau, crabs the tramp, any
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A Student*• Joke.
J. E Dodson is an Englishman. "When I was at school at Harrow," he said to a reporter, "Campanini, then in the height of his fame as a tenor, sang for the first time in the city in Italian opera. If I mistake not, it was 'Trovafcore.' At the end of Campanini's great aria in the third act there was a storm of applause. All the front seats in the balcony were oooupied by students, and it was noticed that an almost invisible wire was strung from the middle point in the gallery horseshoe to the top of the prompter's box at the middle of the stage. What oaused most people to notioe the wire was the sodden appearance on it of a floral car of hnge dimensions, aver whioh hovered on spirals several stuffed doves. This car rode gradually down along the wire until it was in full view of everybody. Campanini's face was wreathed in smiles. Ho bowed now with his right and again with bis left hand on his chest. As the car approached the prompter's box the singer moved forward to remove it from its trolley. Then was tho keen zost of the occasion. Not only was there one wire—there were two. Tho second was attached to the oar, and also to the hand of a particularly stalwart undergraduate. With marvelous rapidity the car shot back to the balcony. The smiles, I may add, did not tarry on Campanini's face."— Boston Transcript
A Fatal Omelet.
Ignorance of oooking is not often the direct cause of a man's death, but such an instance is related by Miss Edith Lichel in a recent volume entitled, "The Story of Two Salone," In tho time of the French revolution one M. Condorcet, upon whose head as an aristocrat a price was set, sought refuge with a friend, M. Suard, who bade him return at nightfall, when means of esoapo would ho provided.
Unhappily Condorcet, being unable to exist without tobacco, went into a tavern to buy some. Still prostrate from fatiguo, he thought ho would take advantage of this opportunity to got some dinner and ordered an omelet. "How many eggs do you wish to be used?" inq Jred the landlord, who had been eying him suspiciously. The innocent Condorcot was at his wits' end. He reflected on the size of the ordinary omelet.. "Twelve," he boldly replied.
His fate was sealed. None but an aristocrat could be so ignorant or so extravagant. He was arrested and led away to prison, from which he never emerged.
Entirely Different.
"Is not my performance different from that of any other actor?" asked tho inflated Thespian at tho stage door of tho Detroit Opera House. "It is indeed." "Is not my conception entirely original and diff("ent from all others?" "No doubt about it." "Is not the readiug of tho lines different from the reading of alleged actors?" "Unquestionably." "Are not my stage postures different from thoso of many who masquerade as actors?" "Of course." "And my make up—it is different from the inartistic make up of most Thespians?'' "Very different" "I have been told I resemble Edwin Booth"—
Yes." You have notioed? In what way do I resemble him, sir?" "You are so different"—Detroit Free Press.
Uniform 8l*e of Circuit Rings. The one ring circus of our grandfathers' day had a ring no larger than each of the three used by 1he big shows today. Circus horses are trained to perform in a st-udard ring 42 feet in diameter. In a larger or a smaller ring their pace becomes uneven, irregular and un reliable, and the riders in turning somersaults are liable to miscalculate the surve and miss their footing. One of tho "greatest shows on earth"—there are several—gave a series of performances in Madison Square Garden, New York. By mistake the rings were mado 43 feet 6 inches in diameter. On tho first performance three riders fell, and one was severely hurt. Before the second performance the rings were reduced to the regular sise.—Chicago TimesHerald.
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AN ATTRACTIVE SUBDIVISION. _____ Strawberry Hill and the Advantages
It Offers to Those Seeking Property for {Homes. A subdivision that had come into popularity during tha past year, and that is destined to become one of the most popular in the city, is the Strawberry Hill Subdivision, located between Putnam avenue on the north, Seventh street on the east, Hulman street on the south, and Sixth street on the west In addition to being situated in one of the most healthy and attractive residence neighborhoods of the city, it has such public improvements as will make it of interest to those desiring to purchase property for homes. Both Putnam and Seabury avenues are graded in a most substantial manner, with cement walk, while Seventh street is improved with asphalt and Sixth street with brick. To see such substantial and permanent improvements made in a subdivision before placing it on the market reminds one of Chicago, where no subdivision, as a rule is opened for sale until the streets have been paved and sidewalks improved.
The Strawberry Hill subdivision will ever be solely devoted to residence purposes, for the reason that the deeds to all lots sold provide that every house erected in the four squares in it must be at least two stories in height, placed twenty five jeet back from the property line, and cost not less than 12,000. It is a matter of fact that the average cost of every house thus far erected in the subdivision has reached nearly $4,000. The deeds further provide that no grocery stores, shops, saloons, livery stables or churches shall be erected on any of the seventy-five lots included in the subdivision, nor can any of the buildings -erected thereon ever be devoted to such purposes. It is intended that the lots sold there shall be used exclusively for residence purposes. The nearness of the Seventh street car line renders the location more desirable than any now on the market. There are splendid cement and brick walks on both Sixth and Seventh streets. Among the handsome residences that have been erected in this subdivisisn are those of Dr. G. -W. Crapo, Fred B. Smith and John Hanley on Sixth street, Marshall G. Lee on Center street and Dr. H. C. Medcraft and Alfred Cortner on Seventh street. As soon as the weather will permit D. W. Moudy, the well-known contractor, will begin the erection of a fine two-story nineroom residence on the northwest corner of Seventn street and^eabury avenue. About the same time Mark W. Kidder will begin the erection of a similar house at the southwest corner of Seventh street and Seabury avenue. Andrew B. Collins, the contractor, early in the spring will -begin on a fine residence at the southeast corner of Center street and Seabury avenue, and Charles E. Temple has arranged for a fine two-story residence at the southeast corner of Putnam avenue and Center street, just a block below. Forty of the seventy-five lots in the subdivision have been sold to good parties who expect to improve immediately, and will take advantage of the low prices of the coming season. As a result of this interest in the property the change in appearance, values and prices will be more marked in 1897 than in any previous year.
The only subdivision in the city in which any provisions similar to this were made with reference to the character of the buildings, was Collett Park place, which has been built up in a manner that makes it one of the most attractive the city. The coming season promises to bean active one in real estate matters, and in no direction will so much attention be attracted as to the desirable lots for sale in the Strawberry Hill subdivision.
One of those beautiful Baldwin Pianos is just what your daughter wonld love to have as an Xmas present.
Nothing nicer for a Christmas gift than a nice pair of Slippers. Get, a pair of A. P. Kivits, 328 Main street.
"Unsurpassed," "excellent," "unequalled," "elegant," "durable," "serviceable," "celebrated," famous." These are the words that are constantly being used in speaking of "Garland" Stbves and Ranges by the hundreds of thousands of people who have them in practical use. From the Pacific to the Atlantic, and from British America to the Gulf of Mexico their praises are sounded. For sale
C. C. SMITH'S SONS CO., Third and Main streets.
Xmas buyers should see the splendid bargains in Pianos and Organs at D. H. BALDWIN & CO'S., fi02 Wabash Avenue.
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Give us a job. It matters not how small nor how large it may be, it will be done quickly, neatly, and at a low price. Carriages repainted and reflnished. Buggies built. Bargains on wheels. Assignee T. H. Carriaok & Broor Co
Don't Wait
But leave your order now for a box of Candy at PRESTON'S.
Combination Book Cases, a srood selection, at Johu 0. Dobbs', 635 and 637 Wabash avenne.
At Nick's, 671 Main street, Bartholomay, Rochester, Bohemian Beer, on tap or in bottles.
CbriMmas Tree ornaments will be in demand next week, and the place to get them in the greatest variety is at L. D. Smith's, 6*3 Main street.
Hall's Hair Benewer enjoy# the deuce and patronage of Che people all tha civilised world, who use ft to and keep the hair a natural color.
At Nick's, 671 Main street, Bartholomay, Rochester. Bohemian Beer, on tap or in bottles.
The most beautiful designs for Christmas display in the city may be seen at P. J. Kaufman's, corner of Seventh and Main streets. Lovers of the artistic are invited to call and examine the beautiful exhibition made there.
Get some kind of music to gladden the heart of your boy or girl and buy it at Paige's.
The ladies all admit that they can get a better Shoe, a nicer shoe, and a cheaper shoe, at A. P. Kiyits', 328 Main street, than anywhere else in the city.
Baldwin Pianos used and endorsed by every leading musician in Terre Haute see them at [D. H. BALDWIN & CO'S., 602 Wabash Avenue.
Talk About
Candies Cheap
And Pure, Home Made, French and all kinds you ought to see the prices and variety at Eiser's wholesale or retail.
Rockers of all descriptions, a great many of them to be sold regardless of cost, at John GL Dobbs', 635 Wabash avenue.
Emmerson Piano in good condition bargain, $85 at D. H. BALDWIN & CO.'S.
At Nick's, 671 Main street, Bartholomay, Rochester, Bohemian Beer, on tap or in botl les.
E. W. Noel, 306 Main street, is showing some especially attractive bargains for piano buyers for holiday presents. He has an elegant line of the famous Kimball Pianos, which will make a most acceptable Christmas present.
A Folio of Music will please that girl of yours, and Paige & Co. have a fine selection.
The most serviceable School Shoes at reasonable prices at A. P. Kivits', 328 Main street.
E. L. Godecke, bookseller, stationer and newsdealer, is now located at No. 521 Main street, where he will be pleased to see the many patrons who have visited him during former holiday seasons, at his old location in the Opera House. He is as usual making a specialty of Christmas Books, for old and young, Calenders, Children's Books, Gift Books, Albums, etc. No more acceptable gift can be given than a handsome book, and there is no place where you can be so well pleased as at Godecke's, 521 Maiu street.
Fancy Parlor Pieces for Christmas presents at John G. Dobbs'. 635 Wabash ave.
It is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to "Garland" Stoves and Ranges. They are acknowledged to be the best in the world, and we understanp more of them are sold than of all other kinds in the United States put together. They cost no more than is often asked for an inferior article. For sale
C. C. SMITH'S SONS CO, Third and Main streets.
The Carpet Department of the Havens & Geddes Co. is showing a Inrge variety ot useful and ornamental presents for the holidays, at greatly reduced prices. Call and examine. Third floor, E. M. Walnisiey, Manner.
E. W. Noel, 306 Main street, is showing some especially desirable bargains for piano buyers for holiday presents. He has an elegant line of the famous Kimball Pianos, which will make a most acceptable Christmas present.
Finest Wreaths for Christmas display ever shown in this city can be seen at Kaufman's, Seventh and Main streets. It will do your heart good, and put you in a happy mood for the great holiday next week, to see this display.
Anew selection of music makes a very acceptable present. Paige & Co. can suit you and for very little money.
The business man who is interested in his business naturally desires to have all the details of his establishment perfect and there is nothing that so condnoes to this condition as artistic printing. There is no place in the city where such artistic printing is turned out as at the Globe Printing Office, southeast corner of Fifth and Ohio streets. The Globe baa long bad the reputation of turning out tfce finest work, and every day enhance* Its reputation in this respect. If yon want flret-claas printing at reasonable prices, the place to get it is at the Globe, where the prices will certainly pleaae you.
E. W. Noel, 900 Main street, is showing some especially desirable bargains for piano buyers for holiday presents. He has so elegant line of the famous Kimball piano®, which will make a most accepts. ble Christmas present.
On all occasions, but especially for ristmasand New Yew's greetings. Fresh Flowers arc most appreciated. These always be had in great variety at John & Son's.
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For Christmas
A Beautiful assortment
Roses and Carnations
Holly Wreaths and Wreathings, Jardinieres, Etc.
HUNTS, The Florists,
Telephone 349. 28 South Seventh St.
A Christmas Gift
For Your Son, Daughter or Ward.
A Scholarship in the Garvin Commercial College.
The benefits from which will be useful and lasting. Our tonus for instruction are as reasonable as can be. made and furnish first-class instructors. Next term commences Jan. 4th. Investigation solicited. For Catalogue call or address,
Garvin & Akers
BINDLEY BLOCK.
Will not be Complete Without you Buy your Goods
L. Bresett & Son's,
Eleventh and Plain Streets. Telephone
Highest in Quality, Most Reasonable in Price. 723 Wabash Ave.
Here's a Christinas Present
FOR YOUR WIFE.
A $10,000 Policy in the New England Life Insurance Co., of Boston. One for yourself—a Business Man's Accident Policy in the Standard of Detroit.
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Telephone 33. Telephone 188.
Fruits, Nuts, Oysters, Game, Cigars
Fine Confections
E. F. RODEN BECK, Agt.
at JOHN. G. HEINL & SON'S,
25 3ST. EIGHTH STREET,
Headquarters for CHOICE OUT FLOWERS.