Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 28, Number 7, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 14 August 1897 — Page 4

THE MAIL.

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

A. C. DUDDLESTON, Editor aad Proprietor.

Publication Office, No. 501H Obio Street. Telephone 469. The Mall la sold In the city by newsboys and all newsdealers, or will be delivered to any address, by mall, at the rate of $3

a year,

for six months, or SO cents for three months. ntered at the Postoffice at Terre Haute, InL, as second-class matter.

AUGUST 11.

LiDrary Gootest.

THE MAIL'S

Name of School.

Niuiic of Teacher.

Name of J'upU.

Kilch Coupon will count as ONK votfi. The contest closes Saturday, plumber -Ith, 1W7.

THE MAIL'S LIBRARY CONTEST. Thu interest manifested in the contest for tlie libraries offered by The Mail to three of the public schools of the city continues unabated. The absence, however, from the city during the entire summer of the majority of the teachess and many of the pupils who are interested in the contest, has necessarily caused The Mail to announce a postponement of the close of the contest. It was originally fixed for September 4th, but the date has been changed to November 1st, to cover the time lost during the vacation.

The details of the plan are familiar to the readers of The Mail, and are as follows:

The Mail will print each week at the head of its editorial columns a coupon, which is to be voted at The Mail oflice for the most popular city school, the most popular member of the city school force, and the boy or girl furnishing the most coupons to The Mail in the contest. At the close of the contest, on the 1st day of November, to the public school in Terre Haute receiving the highest number of votes The Mail will give Library of Books, to be selected ns the successful school may decide, to cost $100. To the public school in Terre Haute receiving the second highest number of votes The Mail will give a Library costing $50. To the public school in Terre Haute receiving the third highest number of votes The Mail will give a Library costing

In addition to these substantial prizes for the schools. The Mail also offers the following inducements to every person interested in the award of these Libraries:

To the teacher receiving the highest number of votes in the City Library Contest, The Mail will give a Webster's International Directory, the latest revised edition, with a Complete Reference Index.

To the boy who is credited with the highest number of coupons in the Library Contest. The Mail will give a $10 (Jold Piece.

To the girl credited with the highest number of coupons in the Library Contest, The .Mail will give a $10 Cold Piece.

KKOM

the amount of free advertising

that ex-President Andrews, of Brown university, has received, it is evident that he needs only to have his diamonds stolen to put him in a position to go on the lecture platform.

TIIK evolutionary war began one hundred and twenty one years ago, but that doesn't prevent seven widows and daughters of nine soldiers from drawing government pensions at the present time, on account of their relationship to the old revolutionary heroes.

Moil law is not to le upheld in Ohio. The mayor of I'rlwna. and the sheriff of that county, who recently permitted a mob to take a negro from jail and lynch him, are defendants in quo warranto proceedings brought-to oust them from office. And while the governor is endeavoring to uphold the law. the ministers in Urbana are Approving the action of the mob.

Ox Tuesday of the present week the price of silver was so low that the amount of that metal used in a silver dollar was worth but 42% cents. On the same day wheat went up to SI cents. That is probably the reason that the esteemed Mr. Bryan is going to Mexico to talk free silver to the natives of that country. He is going to make speeches in Spanish, it is said.

Two Chicago men have made discoveries

Klondiker can carry provisions for a season in his joekets Another man has Invented a bullet-proof coat. As the bullets stick in the cloth it is just the thing to be used in a war with the African tribe which uses gold bullets.

A HOOSIRR diplomat, Hon. John W. Foster, seems to have accomplished the purpose for which he was sent abroad, that of furthering the preservation of seals In Bering sea. He has visited St- Peters* burg. Berlin and London, and has returned to this country, baring achieved the pur-

that suit the tunes. One can reduce beef ,, i.Lj. Ground at Lafayette, and the beautiful, to small tablets the sine of nickels, six of v^hich are enough for a breakfast, A

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pose for which he was sent oat. England has consented that there shall be an international conference, to be held in Washington Octcber next, in which reports of experts on the destruction of seal life will be considered, and it is expected that the whole question of restrictive measures will be gone into. The parties to the conference will be the United States, Great Britain, Japan, Russia and Canada. While England has agreed to the conference, and has indicated every desire to meet the wishes of the United States, Lord Salisbury has not admitted that further restrictions are necessary. It will betheaim of the United States to convince the conference, particularly the English and Canadian delegates, that unless something is done to prevent indiscriminate killing the seal industry will be speedily exterminated. The decisions of the conference will not, of course, be binding, but will be of an advisory nature.

I PROSPERITY, that will o' the wisp we have been pursuing so ardently without success for many months, seems at last to have settled down where we can place our hands on it. While business must certainly improve with the opening of the fall trade it can be quickened by main taining confidence in all business and trade circles. Never before in the history of this cou ntry has there been such substantial assurance of general thrift throughout all classes and conditions, The crops of the farms are largely above the average and are certain to command remunerative prices, and with the advantages gained by the farming elements from the advanced prices of last year's crop, there must be very general prosperity this year throughout the agricultural classes. They are the backbone of national thrift, and when they prosper there can be no class or condition that does not share it. Everything now points to the opening of the fall business season with unusual quickening in every channel of commerce, industry and trade. People will be able to consume vastly more than during the last four years, because labor will be more generally employed and at better prices, and with labor well paid and with the products of our farms bringing fair compensation to the farmer, there is no serious obstacle to an era of thoroughly substantial prosperity for this country.

THKRK seems to be no abatement of the Klondike fever. Thousands of people are struggling to get to that promised land, and by this time it is evident that there will be fully 5,000 persons endeavoring to get over the passes above uneau to meet 5,000 more, gathered at Dawson City from the region roundabout, making 10,000 to be sealed up in the country from the middle of September until next May, with the temperature 30 degrees below zero, no supplies of any food beyond what are carried in, and no possibility of doing any work. At the same time all the different routes are blocked with freight. Thousands of tons are trying to get up the river from St. Michael and over the passes from Juneau. The Indian packers, who are the only ones competent to carry, are making no headway, and while every effort is being made to send out pack mules and horses, it is said that fully three fourths of the men who reach Dyea, above Juneau and at the foot of the passes, with supplies, and have no animals, will be stranded there for the winter or compelled to carry their supplies over on their backs. Every available steamer has been secured, and whereas one or two vessels a month were sufficient for the trade, at least eleven are now engaged in it, and every charter that can be secured is taken at a moment's notice. The question of routes has brought up much discussion, and a Canadian British syndicate has a survey for a railroad over the White pass, which it is thought will be accomplished next year. One line of transportation companies is making efforts to get a full supply of horses and donkeys with the hope of keeping a trail open by constant use longer than usual, so that freight can be carried to the chain of lakes connecting with the upper Yukon.

STATK OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, LUCAS COUNTY. FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co., doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HAM/8 CATARRH CURE.

FRANK J. CHENEY.

Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 6th day of December, A. D., 1886. [SEAL.] A. W. GLEASON,

Notary Public.

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.

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

There Is a Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee, Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O. made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cast over 4 as much. Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. per l»ackagv Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O.

Excursion to Old Battle Ground

An excursion to old Tecumseh Battle

commodious house erected by the veterans of Indiana as a refuge for disabled and declining comrades, will be given by the entjf

ladies of Morton Corps, Thursday, August 19th. Inst At the same time and place will be held the District Pow-Wow of the Order of Red Men. Expect a fine ride, a grand display and a royal good time. Do not miss them. Round trip, only $1.00. Tickets at the New Filbeck House. Train leaves Union Station, 7:00 a. m. Bicycles free.

Kdaratt Tour Rowels With Casearets. Candy Cathartic, cure coast! patioa forever. I9C.SC. If C- C, fall, dragxtsu refund money.

CHANGED.

Here the elm tree's shadow^

The young husband's face bore a look of the liveliest consternation. "And," his wife resumed, "I have promiscd4i do so."

Mr. Newlyn's consternation deepened tp direst dismay. "But—but what docs she want you to do?" ho asked. "And what are the Pioneers?" "They area little band of women who aro engaged In tlio noble work of rescuing tlioir unhappy fellow creatures from sin and wickednoss." "But what aro they required to do? Not —not to dive into filthy dens in the east end, visiting housebreakers?" "N-o, not exactly that. We hold meetings for cab drivers, sandwioh men and match boys. Social evenings they rfre, with light refreshment, such ns coffee and buns"— "C-o-f-f-e-e a-n-d b-u-n-s," Mr. Nowlyn murmured blankly. "Yes, and a little musio, and we take them aside and talk seriously to them and try to bring them to a better frame of mind. It is a noble work, Jack. Miss Blake says it is wicked for us to lead a life of luxury and ease when there are thousands going to perdition. She says it is woman's mission to reform man." "Quite so," the young barrister responded readily, "and you are fulfilling that mission admirably." "I"— "Yes, you are reforming me." "Oh, you don't need reforming, dear." "And cab drivers and sandwich men do?" "Yes, indeed." "But, my doar, evening is the only time that I have you to myself." "I know," and shesighed. "It is awkward, but quite unavoidable." "And I am to mope at home by myself while you are talking seriously to cabmen and match boy 8?" "Now, darling, you mustn't be selfish." "Selfish?" "Yes, you must learn to give up something for your unfortunate fellow men." "Well, what with subscribing to orphanages and homes for destitute children, I give up close on a hundred a year as it is." "Yes, but that Is no proper sacrifloe," his little wife said quickly. "You are rich, and £100 doesn't mean any real givlug up on your part. You don't deprive vourself of any pleasure, you know." Mr. Newlyn knitted bis brow. His wife's logic was unanswerable. "And if you spared me for three or four evenings a week you would be doing so, and you would know that your dear little wife was perhaps persuading some poor sinner to lead a better life." "And what aro I to do with myself while you are persuading?" "Well, you can read and smoke or go and see your old bachelor friends occasionally." "And ao those delightful evenings when you used to play and sing to me are at as

I'm afraid so. They were selfish evenings. I see it now. We thought of no one's happiness (Hit our own. Henceforth, Jack dear, we live for others. Now I most go and drew. Miss Blake calls for me at 8. There Is a meeting of sandwiebmen at half past."

It was half past 10 when Mrs. Newlyn oame home. She found her husband sitting over bis cigar and a novel. ••Well, bow did the meeting go offf" be asked. "Splendidly, splendidly," hie wife ex

TERKE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, AUGUST 14, 1897.

Wavers above the way. Yonder the young sweetbrier, And the solemn wood where day Broodeth in silence, here The mossy seat—once dear. The clanrbering vines above ua

Still hang, a perfumed span. Alas, h*.w oft together Through tangled paths we ran. Under the festooned flowers, Losing the count of fhe hours!

Yonder the pool that wrinkled. The silver armored fish— The mirror the bullfrog shivered

As he plunged below—"kerplishl** And the lilies, there, inshore, Are bathing their feet as of yore.

As of yore the blossoms Spangle the sloping lea, Where laughing periwinkle

Bends to the son her knee, Who sweetest honey sips Prom coyly opened lips.

As of yore the swallow Grazes in his flight The donjon tower, still stately

Glideth the swan so white All nature yet is true And naught is changed—save yon I

—Reuben B. Davenport in New York Horns Journal.

HIS MISSION.

Jack Newlyn, who was a barrister of some repute, left his home one fine morning, leaving his little wife in her usual state of happiness, returning a few minutes after 5 to find her almost as solemn as the great judge in whose presence he had been propounding the intricacies of an entangled will suit all the afternoon. "Anything wrong, dearest?" he inquired as they sat down to dinner.

Mrs. Newlyn gave a start. "Oh, no," she murmured, "only—only Ihave had a visit from Miss Blake this afternoon." "Who's Miss BlakeP" the embryo Q. C. asked carelessly. "Oh, you must have heard of her, Jack. She's the president of the Modern Woman's Pioneer Rescue league."

Mr. Newlyn gasped. "And—and what did she want, a subscription?" "N-o. I'll tell you. I don't think ever mentioned it, but before I met you I was a Pioneer. Now, one of the rules of the society orders that when a member becmes engaged or married she forfeits her place. In fact, she is compelled to resign."

Mr. Newlyn muttered something about a "good job." "Well, it seems," his wife went on, "that quite a lot of the members have left lately owing to this cause. There's Lucy Johnson, she's engaged to Mr. Stone, and last week Kato Brown was married, and now there are several more on the point of leaving." "Quite an epidemic," the barrister remarked irreverently. "So," his wife continued, With a slight frown, "Miss Blake fears tfiat soon she will bo the only one who has remained true to the ship." "\?hy doesn't she get spliced?" Jack asked. "And then the ship would sink." "Sliohas no desiro to get 'spliced,' as you oall it. She is a woman of firm principles and she has resolved to devote her life to doing good. But to return to what I was saying. As the society has suffered such losses, she has decided to strike out the rule which declares engaged girls and married women ineligible, and she is now going round to all the old members asking them to rejoin."

"claimed, her charming face aglow with enthusiasm. "Oh, Jack, when I see what a great deal of noble work I can accomplish I am filled with joy. Miss Blake says I shall be of immense use. But tell me, what have you been doing with yourself while I have been away?" "•I? Ob, I dropped in on Barnes, one of my old cronies, you know, and very thankful I am I did so." ""Very thankful? Why?" "Beoause, curiously enough, I found him deep in a scheme of rescue work of a most novel and original kind, and be invited me to join the movement, and I have done so. Our lives now, Ethel, shall be devoted to this work." "Oh, Jack, I am so glad! You will be able to do such a lot of good." "Well, I hope so, I hope so." "Now tell me all about it, dear. I am most anxious to learn in what way Mr.

Barnes' scheme differs from ours. What class of people are you going to reform— the scavengers, the dockers?" "Oh, no. Those we leave to you ladies. Barnes says that the Influence of woman upon man applies to this sort of work just as it'does in other ways, and that the influence of man upon woman is the same."

Mrs. Newlyn looked slightly puzzled. '«The—influence—of—man—upon—woman?" she repeated. "Just so." "But I don't understand?" "Why, it's this way. Our work will be among women. Barmaids"— "Barmaids?" and her face turned pale. "Ballet girls and nurses. Wo shall hold meetings—social meetings, with light refreshment, such as coffee and buns, and we shall take them aside and talk seriously to them."

Mrs. Newlyn gave a gasp. "Barnes says it is man's mission." "Man's mission? Oh, how dare you talk to me of such a thing?" "Eh, what?" "Don't say a word, cot a word. Do you want to insult me? Oh, I wonder how you can coiqe to me with such an infamous proposal. You must be mad to think I should ever consent to it." "But I consented to you." "That is very different." "I fail to see it. You are takingcabmen aside and talking seriously to them, I am taking ballet girls"— "You shan't. I won't stand it. Oh, do you want to break my heart?" "Now, darling, you mustn't be selfish. You must learn to give up something. We must live for others." 'You sha-shan't 1-live for barmaids or ballet girls, the horrid things," Mrs, Newlyn sobbed from behind her handkerchief. 'But you are living for sandwioh men and match boys."

Mrs. Newlyn bit her lip. "Jack!" she murmured after a pause. "My dear." "Pro-promise me you won't?" "I oan't. I gave my word to Barnes." His wife twisted her lace fringed handkerchief in desperation. "I—I'll give up the sandwich men if you will," she murmured at length. "And the match boys and cab drivers?" "Ye-cs." "Then on that condition"— "Oh, you dear fellow." "And we shall go back to the old life?" "Yes, oh, yes." "That's right," and be bent his head and kissed her. 'Newlyn,". said is friend Barnes aa they sat at lunch tho' following day, "you're a genius. Tho idea was splendid, only I'm afraid you've ruined my character with your wife." "Oh, I'll make it all right," the young barrister rejoined. "I'll tell her you've given up the scheme." And then they looked at each other and laughed boisterously, as if at some hidden joke.—St. Paul's.

$100.

Dr. E. Detclion's Anti Diuretic May be worth to you more than S100 if you have a child who soils bedding from incontenence of water during sleep. Cures old and young alike. It arrests the trou bleat once. $1. Sold by all druggists in Terre Haute, Ind.

Our Best Qualities Worth Up to $20,

$Q98

It is no exaggeration to state that these are the greatest values ever given by any clothing house in this or any other city. They are our best qualities. Some worth $16. some worth $18, and some worth {SO.

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Kid Gloves

$9.98

you'll see more when you get here.

At $1 we offer fine 2-clasp kid gloves in all the newest shades.

At $1.50 our Montespan real kid gloves, made by Reynier.

At $1.50 Foster lacing gloves in the latest styles.

At $2 the Reynier first quality real kid gloves—the perfection of fit and finish.

Men's Furnishings

Flannel shirts for cycling wear, $1.50 each.

Commercial

Final Wind-Up

Sale of All Summer Goods.

Monday we will commence the selling of our MEN'S FINE SUITS at prices that will close out the entire balance of our Spring and Summer Suit stock in a very few days. Every man whose inclination leans toward money-saving will find a good example of what economy means if he attends this sale commencing flonday, for it actually proves that in values

We Are Giving the Public Three Dollars for One

All Furnishing Goods, Shoes and Hats, odd Pants and Children's Suits go at cost or less in this great sale.

L. B. ROOT & CO.

Protection...

Our importations are all in, and there will be no change in prices for the present. We are sole agents for the genuine Foster Lacing Gloves and the celebrated Reynier Gloves—the finest goods made.

Some special offerings in up-to-date fixings for men.

Choice of any 50-cent neckwear in the house for 25 cents.

Men's soft shirts—the dollar kind—the latest styles, 75 cents each.

Men's 4-ply 2100 linen collars—the newest shapes—10 cent each.

Washable club ties—choice patterns— three for 25 cents.

Fancy hosiery for men in stripes and plaids at 25 and 35 cents a pair.

Men's fast black sox—25-cent quality— 15 cents a pair.

Monday morning»we shall commence the selling of these fine Suits, so you may j£j

key up your expectations a notch or two higher without fear of disappointment gg —the values are so far ahead of anything you ever saw—the goods themselves jjg sj so perfect, so stylish, so thoroughly up to date—that, much as is promised, 55

Sale Lasts io Days, Closing Thursday, August 26

I FORD & OVERSTREET,

Sixth and Main Streets.

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We are receiving notices every day of advances in prices, but there will be no advance here. Some people go it blind, but we don't. Our goods were all in before the new tariff took effect. Our customers are assured absolute protection against higher prices.

Dress Goods

Covert Cloth, Drap ri'Ete, Granite Cloths, Broadcloths, Broehe tie Sole, Covert Vigoureux, Nntte Vigoureux, Camel's Hair and Poplin KfFeets in all the newest shades and combinations

Hosiery

Children's plaid hose—fine quality—50 cents a pair.

Unusual values in fast black hosiery for ladies and children.

This institution is thoroughly equipped for doing high grade work in the training of young people for business and for office positions.

Experienced and progressive teachers employed in all departments. Bookkeeping taught as it is practiced in business and by practical bookkeepers.

Expenses low. Our catalogue will interest you write for it. Address,

GARVIN & AKERS, Principals, Terre Haute, Ind.

Our Medium Qualities Worth Up to $12,

$C98

We have several well-made, neatlv trimmed and excellently tailored Hack Suits, in light and dark ftbades. lined well, and sewed throughout with silk. Some worth $8, some worth $10, and some worth $12

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Our dress goods department is showing the advance styles for fall. Early buyers will find it to their advantage to make selections now.

This is to be a great season for fancy hosiery. All the colors of the rainbow are blended harmoniously into new effects. We have just received a choice line of the latest fancies.

Ladies' fast black hose with boot tops, in ombre and Persian stripes, 50 cents a pair.

The newest tartan plaid hose—beautiful color combinations—50 cents a pair.

Fancy novelties in fine hosiery at 75 cents, $1 and up.

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