Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 April 1897 — Page 4

rHE MAIL.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

A. C. DUDDLESTON, Editor and Proprietor.

Publication Office, No. 50154 Ohio Street.

The Mall is sold In the city by newsboys and all newsdealers, or will be delivered to any address, by mail, at the rate of £2 a year, $1 or six months, or SO cents for three months.

Entered at the Postofflce at Terre Haute, Ind., as second-class matter.

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Each Coupon will count as ONE vote. The contest closes Saturday, September 4th, 1897.

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first real good news indicating the return of prosperity is the report from Delaware that the peach crop is going to be unusually large. This is subject to correction, however, later in the season.

TKDDV ROOHKVKI/!',

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of New York, of

civil service and New York police reform reputation, has been made assistant secretary of the navy, a place that an Indiana man wanted. It is safe to give Teddy at least two weeks in which to start a row in the navy department.

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damages resulting from the floods in the lower Mississippi are appalling, and the extent of them can scarcely be estimated. Distress and destitution resulting from the high waters are general, and the president on Wednesday sent a special message to congress recommending an ap propriation for the relief of the flood sufferers, for which there are many precedents. Congress immediately appropriated $2(0,000 for that purpose.

sons of (Jenerals Grant and Logan

are very much put out, it is said, because the president has not seen fit to appoint them to important, diplomatic oflices, and Col. Fred (Jrant gave to the press a rather sharp note in declining what some would call an important oflice, assistant secretary of war. Messrs. Grant and Logan wert" no doubt enthusiasts for the nomination and election of Mr. McKinley, but they forget that popular slang expression, "there are others."

bewhiskered president of the Transvaal republic, Krueger. has filed a very modest claim against Kngland, for damayes resulting from the .Intneson raid last year All he asks is $4,000,000 for the cost entailed upon his government by the raid, to which he adds £,000,000 for "moral and intellectual damages." All the time this demand has been pending Germany and the Transvaal and Kngland have been strengthening their positions in South Africa, and if the demand meets with refusal. as it no doubt will, the long-threat-ened war mav be close at hand.

seems that the indeterminate sentence law passed by the legislature, and which was looked upon as a forward step in prison reform, may IH declared unconstitutional. In the St. .Joseph circuit court last Saturday, Judge Hubbard, one of the best known jurists in the state, declared the law to be illegal, because it gives to the board of control of the reformatory, until recently the prison south, powers to terminate the sentence of a convict. According to the provisions of the new law the prisoner Itofore .lodge Hubbard, on account of his age, twenty years, should have been sent to the reformatory, but the judge refused to send him there, and sent him to the prison north. Governor Mount in his inaugural address used the expression that "the constitution provides that the penal code shall ln founded on the principle of reform and not vindictive justice," and he believes that under this provision the Supreme court can hold the new law to be effective. It is to 1h hoped that the law may be held operative, for its adoption was a great advance in prison reform in this state, and would undoubtedly produce the

results

adopted.

desired when it was

M.M'HlNK rule received a severe setback this week in the municipal elections in Detroit, Chicago and Cincinnati, where cranky, as in Detroit, and corrupt, as in Cuicago and Cincinnati, administration of municipal affairs had caused the people to desire a change. When it conies to a real

burning desire for a change in politic*, the have the most unlimited power in disburspeople do not «*re much what they get, ing public money. Heretofore there have »nd if the new administrations arc no been practically no restrictions to their better than those that have been turned pother, and as a result the scandals in the down the people have only themselves to township trustees* offices have been freblame. The municipal elections this qnent Mid flagrant. Among the laws spring, as a rule, have been favorable to passed with this end in view was one orthe Democrat*, the one not*hle exception ganising the board of commissioners in being in St. Ioui*. where a division in the each county into an auditing board to Democratic ranks led to Republican sue- meet once a month to audit the accounts cess The mo*t striking feature of the of the trustees, and requiring the latter to week's elections was the remarkable race submit their accounts for such auditing, made by John Maynard Harlan in Chicago, In several of the counties the trustee® have as a reform candidate, against rings, and refused to comply with the law, which on a platform which pledged him against jthey declare to be unconstitutional. and

corporation steals, which is the most popular feature of council life in that city. He was the second man in the race, receir iiig several thousand more votes than the regular Republican candidate, who was backed by the machine. Harlan made a wonderful race in the face of great odds, and his success makes it sure that the citizens' reform movement, looking to a purification of municipal methods, has taken deep root in Chicago, and in the next election it will make a formidable showing.

DICKENS'S FAME.

The recent statement of an Indiana author, Maurice Thompson, in the New York Independent, that Charles. Dickens, as an author, "must pass out of the list of permanent fames—he has already gone, he is so ignorant and slovenly," has been challenged very vigorously by Prof. Rankin, president of Howard university, Washington, who makes reply in last week's Independent. The arrogance and assumption of greatness that usually follows modern literary success can be overlooked in a great many instances, but not when it comes to belittling the greatness of the story teller of the people, Dickens, for then it reaches the limit. A man must needs be higher up the ladder of literary success than Maurice Thompson to be able to make the people believe that Dickens's fame is "already gone." There are many men who would doubtless rather be known as the author of "Christmas Carol" than to be president, and the fame of Dickens will never be gone so long as Christmases return, and people are able to read that beautiful gem, the reading of which puts every one in a frame of mind to appreciate to the fullest extent the beauties of Christmas day. Prof. Rankin, after reading the statement of Mr. Thompson about the departure of Dicken's fame applied to two well known authorities for a verification, taken from their own experience. This is what A. R. Spofford, librarian of congress wrote him. "I have your inquiry, and in reply, I have to assure you that so far from the popularity of the novels of Dickens being on the wane, the experience of this library, at least, attests the contrary. His books are read here in greater proportion than those of Scott, Bulwer, Thackeray, or any other novelist. This conclusion is confirmed by the ever increasing reprints of his works, both here and in England." This was the answer he received from the Astor Library in New York City: "We estimate the relative use of the authors you mention as follows: Dickens, Scott, Thackeray."

The fame of Dickens gone! It will never depart so long as those who read him, and are familiar with his works, cannot go upon the streets without meeting a Micawber, or a Sam Weller, or a Captain Cuttle, or some other of the hundreds of characters that he painted so long ago, but painted so faithfully from human nature that their couterparts will ever live.

ANOTHER

HE sentiment, in favor of annexation to the United States continues to grow in Canada, in South Africa the drift is towards the formation of a great republic, to be free from England's control, and now the Australian colonies have united in the creation of a federal government, to comprise all the English colouies in that part of the world. All this means, no doubt, that one day all these respective colonies will declare themselves free from the imperial government, and anxious to rule themselves withont authority from the mother country. In the Australian federation the exclusive power of imposing and collecting customs aud excise duties and military and naval control is to be vested in the federal parliament. Trade intercourse between the federated colonies is to be absolutely free. The parliament which will be established will consist of a senate and a house of representatives. The executive will consist of a governor general, appointed by the queen, and the supreme federal court, which will also be the high court of appeals of the colonies. There are those living who will doubtless live to see the establishment of the United States of South Africa, the United States of Australia, and Canada a part of the United States of America. All these movements point to that.

TMK last legislature took some muchneeded steps toward regulating the expenditures of township trustees, officers who

of the "get rich" concerns'

that have been working in this vicinity went to the wall this week, and it is said that not less than 1800,000 was taken out of Indianapolis by the affair, which had its state headquarters there, with branches in several other cities, including Terre Haute. It is strange that people will be taken in by a concern that advertises, as this one did, that it paid not less than twenty-five per cent, returns on its investments, with absolutely no chance for a loss. It stands to reason that a business paying such returns as that would drive every other kind of trade out of existence, as a means of investment, yet there were many who saw in their glowing representations an opportunity to easily become rich, and they took advantage of it—or rather they gave the investing company a chance to take advantage of them. As a result, the manager of the Indianapolis branch of the company has gone to New York, where the principal office of the compauy is closed, the investors are out of their money, and no one has easily become rich but those who originated the scheme to fleece the gullible. It is not the first time the gullible have been fleeced by such schemes, nor will it be the last, and they are only waiting for the opportunity to again become easy victims.

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absolutely refuse to submit their accounts and warrants to the auditing board. The law will, of course, have to go through the lower courts and then to the supreme court before its constitutionality can be decided, which is one of the bad features connected with the session of a legislature in this state. Very few of the laws passed at any session of the legislature can be enforced until after* litigation to establish their constitutionality has taxed up endless costs against the taxpayer

AR has not been declared between Greece and Turkey, but it is on in a mno way, and there is no telling wheu formal declaration may occur, as the Greeks are inflamed to such a pitch that nothing less than war will satisfy them. The position taken by the p6wers in the Cretan trouble, in blockading Crete, and in attempting to blockade Greek seaports, reminds one of a half dozeu or so big fellows holding a plucky little fellow while another big one pummels him. The sympathy of the universe is for the little fellow always, and if actual war should be declared it is to be hoped that little Greece will give great big, murderous, uncivilized Turkey a heart blow more fatal than that administered by Fitzsinlmons.

Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafnfess is the resnlt, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an inflamed condition of the mucous surfaces.

We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.

F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c.

We are better prepared than ever before to please you in Bed Room Suites. Come and see them, and be satisfied that our representations are true.

A fine line of Combination Cases, the very latest and nobbiest patterns. Come and see them.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, APRIL 10, 1897.

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JOHN G. DOBBS, 635-637 Main street.

WE HAVK THR

Sale of several splendid lots on south Sixth-and-a-half and south Seventh street. These are becoming scarce.

Our prices, however, are low. I. H. C. ROYSE CO., 517 Ohio.

If you want to secure bargains in Sheet Music, attend Paige's Easter Sale, Saturday, April 17th. All new music.

Tune Bros, carry the biggest stock of Hats in town.

Dr. E. Deletion's Anti Diuretic May be worth to you more than $100 if you have a child who soils bedding from incontenence of water during sleep. Cures old and young alike. It arrests the troubleat once. $1. Sold by all druggists in Terre Haute, Ind.

JOHN G. DOBBS, 635-637 Main street.

AT OUR TRICE

The six-room house on Fifteenth and Woodley avenue it nearly $500 less than cost. It is new 40 feet front furnace, cellar, cistern and outbuildings.

Also 1440 Grand avenue four rooms 40 feet front has mantel, grate, cellar, cistern and outbuildings. These and many other properties that we have must be sold. Don't delay, as they are real bargains, and will sell readily at prices we shall make.

I. H. C. ROYSE CO

517 Ohio Street.

Fine Goods, the Best Workmanship, these are what make so popular the Suits turned out by Kiewit & Holler,

820

Main street.

AGAIN TODAY.

Will be held a Big Reduction Sale of Sheet Music at R. Dahlen's. All the latest and popular Vocal and Instrumental music. A few copies at 5 cents each left for tomorrow's sale.

Get your new Spring Suit of Kiewit & Holler,

WANTED.

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NEW SILKS.

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Lot 3

820

Main street, and save money. Collections and Notarial

ic does not think that printers' a its work of exposing the whole

salers. nctlt r^ud compounders, also the wholesale fust pass by «»v*ir stores and it will show fear Itself, or ...k at the which come etfir train also the .r which arecii b* 'Mt ry day for regwu to iyvbi^iuess. Old Cobweb Hall. PETER N. STAFF.

NTEIV-LOVERS OF MUSI C-To VV kn^w that R. *111 continue the the sp al discount isfr sale again today. ion are Invited locally

OTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

Notice is hereby given that The Terre Haute Trust Co. has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sophia McCray, deceased, late of Vigo County. Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be solvent.

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Bright as a May morning—this great silk store with heaped-up luxury from the premium makers. It's the Bee-hive. We have been headquarters for Silks, but the leadership was a a

Ostrich Feather a

Fine, fluffy black ostrich boas have been considered a luxury heretofore, but we put a price on them that brings them within the reach of all. Boas one yard long, very full, former price $5, now. 13 98 Abetter one for 4 98 A very fine one for 5 75

Special Sale of Handkerchiefs..

Ladies' Swiss embroidered Handkerchiefs at about half' price. An importers' line, consisting of over 190 dozen, all choice styles, worth up to 50c each. We make three lots of this purchase.

THE TERRE HAUTE TRUST CO.

JOHN M. VOLKERS, ATTORNEY. Work.

5*1 OHIO STREET.

A. X. HIGGIN8. Lawyer.

Telephone 332. Over McKeen's Rank

J8AAC BALL A SON,

FUNERAL DIRECTORS,

Cor. Third and Cherry street®. Terre Haute Ind-, are prepared to execute all orders tn their line with neatness and dispatch.

Embalming a Specialty.

Lot 1.—Worth 20c, at 2 for 25c. Lot 2.—Worth 25c to 35c, at 19c

Worth 40c to 50c, at 25c each.

Norii'.E TO taxpayers.

Tlie last (lay for paynmit

of taxes, with iut penalty, falls upon the Third Monday of April—April 19th. It is desired that a'l payments be made promptly.

WILTOXF. SAX FORD, Treasurer of Vigo Co

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From outside to inside is such a transformation The brightest and most popular si ore in all Terre Haute is ready for its duty. The store is packed

with material for the Easter Costumes, and the Costumes ready to wear

L. B. ROOT & CO. I

SPRING DRESS GOODS

We Are Ready With Our

Selling is approaching .high water mark. The stocks are at full tide today. The woman who chooses her Easter gown or summer outfit here has seen the cream of the Dress Goods textiles.

Men's Furnishings.

All the latest fashions fancies for men in Shirts, Neckwear, Collars, Hosiery, etc., at prices that will be a revelation to economical buyers.

Men's 4-ply 2100 linen Collars, all the new shapes, 10c each. Men's all linen Cuffs, 20c a pair.

Men's fine Neckwear, all the new and nobby styles in clubs, ties, tecks, bows, four-in-hands, etc., 50c value, for 25c.

Our line of 50c Neckwear is the best shown in the city. Men's soft bosom Shirts, the latest for summer wear, choice patterns, £1 each.

Men's colored bosom Shirts, new patterns, 75c and #1 each. Men's Hosiery in fast black, tans and browns, 2&c value, for 15c a pair.

A full line of Sweaters for m6n and boys.

Stationery Dep't.

We place on sale to-day 500 boxes of fine writing paper at 5c and 10c, worth 10c and 15c. Each box con tains 24 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes.

We engrave visiting cards, wedding invitations, etc. 100 visiting cards with plate for 2.00 A full line of fine society stationery at very low prices.

Spring Goods,

And there is no more durable goods for the money than we have in stock to-day, to which we invite your attention and inspection.

622 tv/ie^sy

S. Iv. FENNER,

Builders' Hardware, Furnaces,

and First-class Tin Work,

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