Terre Haute Evening Gazette, Volume 6, Number 163, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 21 December 1875 — Page 1

Fraudulent School Bonds Topeka, Kanas, Dec. 21.—John Frazer Stafe Superintendent of Public Institutions T. H. Cananaugh Secretary of the State, and A. b. lUndalph Attorney General constituting the State Commlssoners on permanent school fund, have made a statement to Governor Osboru that at different times since September 2nd, they purchased certain K-JUS S school district bonds, purpotringto have been insured by districts Mitchell, Jewell, Republic, and other c.'Untios, amounting to nearly $18000. Suspicious circumstances connected with tb»se bonds led the coin missoners to examine into the matter and they have just discovered the bonds were fraudulent, and issued with a design to perpetrate swindle. It also appears that the State Treasuer Samuel Lapopton. who paid for these bonds on orders oj Commlssoners school fund, were not careful fB to the identity of pereons to whom be paid the money his suspicion has been aroused to such an extent that he is some way connected with swindle that Ga. Osborne has demanded his resignation which has been tendered, detective4are now working up the case. It is held that the State Treasury is fiable for money paid by him for these bonds and a suit be commenced against him to recover the amount criminal prosecuj tion perhaps also will be instituted against him. A fight occurred

Fires.

Boston. Dec. 21.-This morning the Boot shop of Bush & Son at Spencer Mass. was burned. Together with four houses adjoinin^. The Loss is estimated to be over $100,000. Bush& Grant have insurance of $io, 000.

Pottsville, Dec- 21.—The ^ew Philadelphia Coal company's colliery at new Phiadelphia owned by New York parties burned this morning. Insured.

Chicago, Dec. 21.—The fire which appeared northwest of this city last night proves to have been the burning of a large amount of swamp grass in the vacinity of Northfleld, about sixteen miles northwest of here. It is not known that any lives have been lost, though the flames seem to have spread over a great section of country. About 2,000 tuns of mown prairie grass are said to have been destroyed.

Col. Babcock left here for Washington Judge Cream, his counsel of St. Louis, held consultation wi:h Babcock yesterday evening,and went with him to Washington. The trial will aecur in St. Louis beginning on the 12th of January, in the United States Circuit Court, before Judges Treat, of St. Louis, and Dillon, of Iowa.

Hanged.

WE have a few broken lines ot boys

and chiMrens clothing, and ROW offer

Suits at $3, worth $3.

Goodcaaliemere suits, $4.50

worth §6.50,

Over 500 odil vests at 25

cents apiece.

Over 300 odd panto at $1.50

to $3.50.

Ladies bring your children down.

MOSSLKR'S

Square Dealing One Priee Clothing and Merchant Tailoring Honse.

147MAIN STREET.

London, Dec. 21.—Henry Wainrioht convicted of the murder of Harriet Lane in Whitechapel road this city, was hanged at Newgate to-day. Just before he was prisoned he handed the Governor of the prison a written statement, which he desired to be made public. In this paper he acknowledges the justice of being sentenced, though he does not admit that he murpered the young woman.

Ended.

Annapolis, Dec. 21.—The Court of Appeals has decided that Attorney General elect Gwynn is entitled to his commission, and that the Government, under his present powers, has no authority to examine into alleged frauds, Mr. Walles, the reform candidate, contested the election of Mr. Gwynn. 9

Eruption Or Wmmmwirnm

Naples, Dec. 21.—Mount Vesuvius shows gradual increase of fire and smoke. Iustruments in the observatory are in motion, and Profossor Palmieri predicts along period of erup-

tion.

WIS. BIKK.

The Citizens' Dall for Her Benefit. The ball last night, at Dowling Hall, for the benefit of Mrs. Michael Rink, was a success in every particular. A large crowd was in attendance, many of whom left the hall early in the evening, not because of a lack of amusemcnt, however, for it was one of the most enjoyable social occasions of the season. The dancing was commenced about 9:30 o'clock P. M., aud continued nntil 2:30, A. M. Toute furnished the music, but the excellence of this band is too well known to require comment* Three prizes were to be drawn, con-* sisting of $25, $15 and $10. The drawing toak place about 11:30 o'clock, just before supper. The manner of drawing was as follows: Each ticket had a number on the back and corresponding nnmbers were placed in a sack, which was well shaken up. The three first numbers drawn from the sack were to be the lucky oues. Every thing ready a little girl was blindfolded, and placing her hand in the sack, drew fourth No. 02, §25, No. 49, 915, No. 228, $10. The first and third tickets not having been sold, the prizas of course belonged to the beneficiary. The second prize, $15 was drawn by Mr. Ed. Watson.

An elegant supper, prepared by E. Bruning, was announced as ready, at 12 o'clock, and was partaken of by a goodly number of those present.

After supper the dancing was resumed, and the young folks (most of the old folks having gone home) enjoyed themselves until the hour above named, half-past two.

Great credit is due to those who managed the affair, and they have every reason to be proud of the success of so worthy an enterprise.

The managers inform us that they will not be able for a day or two, to make a full statement of tue amount cleared, but assure us that Mrs. Rink will receive a good lound sum as a token of the'sympatby of our cltlz9ns.

DEATH OW THE RAIL.

A Terre Dante Boy Killed at Peoria. Mr. Wm. VanBrunt, who resides on Fourth street, between the two railroads, received by telegraph, this morning, the sad intelligence of the death of hia son, James VanBrunt, which occurred at Peoria, 111., this morning between 2 and 3 o'clock The deceased was a brakeman in the employ of the Illinois Midland, Railroad Company, and his death was caused by being run over by a train of cars. No particulars of the sad afialr are kuown the telegram simply 8tat» ing that the unfortunate young man had been run over, and had lived about an hour after the accident. His father left this morning for Peoria, and will return to-morrow on the 3:15 P. M. train, bringing with him the body.

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ANDERSOK as Polonius and Grave Digger, at the Opera BOUH,Satmrday night. -j* ti' &r.

The deceased was an exemplar? young man, and the news of his death will be learned with deep regret by his many friends. TLIO HCRNNVNIL (IM'LL. 1 TI..

nivu uwcytcgiok uy uiS UlHUy iriOUU9» The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathies of the community. Due notice of the luneral will be given

Cliri-tmas at The Opera llonse. J. H. Kennies dramatic company which has been engaged to support Mr. Voorhees on Christmas afternoon and evening, has the reputation of being one of the best traveling companies. Each member is an old pro* fessional and thoroughly up in the business. The Christmas matinee, at which the STIRLING comedy of "Everybodys Friend," is to be presented, with Mr. Voorhees as Felix Feather* ly, and Mr. Anderson of Major Wellington De Boots, will be the feature of Chrtetmaa festivities. 4?

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CHRISTMAS-EVE.

From "Potms of the Farm ud Fire lde," by Eugene J. Hay. In an old New England kitchen, where a warm woodiire burned bright. Sat good old Farmer Ketch man and his wife, one winter night, The wind without was wailing, with a wild and woeful sound, And the fleecy folds of the drifting snow lay deep upon th« ground, But what cared Farmer Ketcham for the tulmult out of doors?— For he had foddered the cattle and done the other chores, And, snug in the chimney --corner, in his{easy chair he sat,^ Silently smoking his clay pipe, and "pooring" the purring cat, While, busy at her knitting, his wife rocked to and fro, Humming a hymn and dreaming a dream of the long ago. Over the old-time fire plaoe a rusty musket hung, And a score of strings of apples from the smoky ceiling swung, While, back in a dingy coiner, the tall clock ticked away, And looked like the sagging farmhouse, fast falling to decay. The woman dropped her knitting, the old man turned about He took the pipe from his mouth, and slowly knocked the ashes out And, after thinking a moment, he said, with a solemn air "Tis.Christmas Eve, bnt thejstockin's don't bang by the chimbly there." The woman sighed, and then replied, in a sad and faltering tone: (The years have come an' the years have gone, an' we are agin alone: An'I have jest been a thinkin' of a

Christmas long ago, When the" winders were frosted over, an' the ground was white as snow, When we sot in the chimbley corner, by the firolight's cheerful gleam,— When our lives were full o' promise, an' the future but a dream,— When all o' the rest o' our folks had gone away to bed, An' we sot an' looked, an'I listened to the lovin' words you said, Till home from Benson's store come rollickin' brother John, An', a peekin' thru the winder, see what was a-goin' on: Then how the neighbors talked an' talked all over town, Till you an' I was married an' quietly settled down.

While a-rummaggin' thru the cobwebs in the garret 'totber day, found a pile of broken toys, in a corner stowed away, An' a let o' leetle worn-out boots_a lyin'in a heap, As they used to lay on the kitchen floor, when the boys had gone to sleep. saw the broken trundle-bed, an' the cradle long laid by, An', a-leanin' agin the chimbley there,

I couldu't help but cry For the faces o' nr.y children came back to me once more, An' I seemed to bear the patter o' their leet upon tbe floor. I thought o' their happy voices, an' the little prayers they said, As they used to gather round me when 'twas time to go to bed. •Of all the earthly treasures we prized, in the world below, The oues wo love the fondest are the first to fade an' go. Of all the beautiful children that came to our fir side, The one we loved most dearly was our little girl that died. Her eyes wore blue an' soft as the hue o' ihe cloudless summer-air, An' bright as a gleam o' golden light were her curls o' shiuin' hair. Her thoughtful face was white as the flakes o' the newly-fallen snow Too much of a leetle saint she was to live in the world below. How calm in her leetle coffin she looked in her last repose,— As sweet as the fairest lily, as pure as the tuberose An' I can well remember, the sadness o' the day When my heart was well nigh broken as they carried her away. "The oldest o' our children was a proud an' han'some boy bri

He was his father's brightest hope, an' his mother's pride an' joy. I used to play with his chubby hands, an' kiss his leetle feet, An' wonder if ever a babe was born more beautiful and sweet, An' many a night, by candle light, when he was snug in bed, I've patched his leetle clothes, with weary hands an' an aching head. We sent him away to college, an' he did uncommonly well, Till he went to live in the city, and married a city belle. Of all our earthly trials, of all our worldly care, The cold"negl«ct of a thankless child, is the hardest of all to bear. His wife is a woman with only high notions in her head, She couldn't knit a stockin' nor bake a loaf of bread She plays on tbe planner, nor works with her lilly hands, An' she talks in a foreign lingo that no ono understands. They think that our eddication an' larnin' is rather slim, But we never had the chances that we have give to him. Tho' they are proud an' worldly, we never can wish 'em ill, For thev are our son an' daughter, we love 'em fondly still.

"Tho youngest of our absent boys I nevercould understand He didn't take to larnin'.no more'n a fish to land. He was wayward and hard to govern, not altogether bad He waa strong an' rather set in his way, but not a vicious lad, An' somehow wo couldn't keep him quite under our control. But I know he had a tender heart, an a good an' noble soul, A mother's prayers will with him wherever he may be: God keep him safe,an* bring him home in His good time to m®I miss our children's voices,for all have gone away One has gone to the better land,an the others gone astray.

I wonder if up in Heaven,^whereall is bright and fair, .. If we will meet our children, an they will love us there." There was a rap at the outside door the old folks gave a start

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The woman sprang from her rockingchair with a flutter in her heart, The door swung widelv open,and banged against tbe wall, And into the farm-house kitchen strode a stranger, dark and tall. The woman looked at his bearded face a moment in surprise She saw a quiver about his mouth, and a gl*d loon in his ey*s And, lifting up her bauds to Heaven, she uttered a cry of joy, And bowed her white head loVingly on the breast of her way wayd boy.

TUB PRAIRIE CITY EMFORUM. is a comparatively new candidate for the favors of the public and ladies in particular and these who visit it are struck witli this fact every time they call, for there is a constant change in the stock, something new, every dayf and their Holiday attractions are so numerous as to merit a call from all our readers They make kid gloves,and novelties in ladies neckwear, an object of especial attention. 324 Main street tour doors west of Fourth. ¥i

FANCY NOTIONS.

A. Hoberg has a store "chock full" of nice presents. Christmas comes but onoe a year, and childhood's days but once in a lifetime, so maty your children happy while you can. Get a hobby horse or other intefesting things for little money at Hoburg's, Main street, south side, between Third1 and Fourth streets.

MUSIC.

Music, refines, educates, and cultivates. 'Twas its mighty power which gave Apollo his scepter, and clad with irresistible charm the voice of the siren. It ushered the world into existence, and 'tis "its sweet harmony rendered harsh and clarion from the dread occasion, which will announce the end of this world and the coming second advent. It is the chlefest pleasure of care-laden mortals, and is fabled to be the never-failingjoy of celestials. It appears to the senses only, and is hence sensual, but it has a subtle power which can both subdue and arouse, it can slay the bloody hand of murderous execution or fire with valor a ter-ror-stricken soldier. It is always on the side of righi, the better side of a man's nature. The inate joy in it in youth should be cultivatt.d. This Godgiven taste should not bs stunted. No pleasure is really so cheap, and the facilities for procuring instruments for its production are. yearly being made more nearly within the reach of all. If a piano is too expensive, get an organ. Kussner has all styles and grades. You can certainly be pleased with his largej grand twelve-st^ Burdett, or if this costs more than you can afford» the silver-toned Needham will certainly suit your taste and pocket. Kussner also has a delightful little instrument, tbe'Taylor & Farley organ, which gives superb music. If your child is too young to learn, and children rarely are, get some other simple musical instrument. "Kussner's Palace" is full from cellar to garret, with everything you want. A deep, sincere love for harmony cultivated in a child you will never regret, even though he or she has no great talent. The reputation of the piano sold principally by Kussner, the Knabe, is world-wide, as seen from an item in an eastern paper, stating that Knabe had lately sold four of his instruments in Europe. This is quite a point for American manufacturers. Everybody knows where Kussner is Ohio street, south side, between Second and Third streets.

JEWELS AND ORNAMENTS

of gold and silver have always been accountod the most appropriate pres ents which could.bo offered on the natal day of Christ. When the Nazarone, who is roverenced aB the Savior of the world, lay a helpless infant in the manger, the wise men of tbe East offored costly presents ot jewels at his feet. The custom takes its date from this although much earlier such tokens of affection were constantly bestowed. Pure, sparkling, rare, they are fit -emblems of true love and fit insignia of rank to the wearer. The season again approaches when such things must be bought and Riddle is prepared for it. He led the holiday trade in jewelry last year and proposes to do it agaip this. He has some particularly desir able coral sets and fine gold necklaces.

IP IT 13 BIGHT,

(and it unquestionably is,) for people to cultivate their ininds and tempers, so as to be morally beautiful, and loveable, why is it not right and proper for them to adorn their bodies, and render their exterior as. handsome as possible? It is all nonsense about these little artifices for rendering people good looking being wicked. Mrs. Messmore's .establishment on Main, next to Straus' is full of beautiful ladies goods., hair switches and ornaments of every kind. Mrs. Messmore is long and favorably known, and she will be patronised. '41A MAN'"FF L* may have a hundred thousand dollars in tbe bank he may be a Canal Director or a Councilman he may have poor relations'who want him to die, so that they can inherit his estate, he may have all-these good things nay, morej he may' have morocco-top calf-skin boots, elegantly fitting boots wear a red neck-tie and a happy smile be clad in store clothes and righteousness throughout, but if he have on a slouchy old hat a hat that is dispirited and down hearted a hat that has as many holes in it as in an Irishman's fenee of a Yankee seive, then will he look like thundar in spite of himself. A moral: Go to Sylsea' and get a roof for your brain box.

TOYS.

For the very best arranged stock of toys in the city go to Hugo Duenweg new toy store, next door to the Eagle Drug Store, south Fourth street. All tho goods aro eutir«ly new, the prices all markod on the goods and tho display is very flue. Step in ani make ?a selection that will make tho children happy. You will find here everything cheap as the cheapest.

WHITE & MEWHINNY

who are located at Sage's old slaud, on Main street, declare their intention af selling every toy in the establishment before the holidays are past, and the manner in which they are marking down prices would seem to indicate that they will do as they say. They are desirous of closing out their stock of toys, that they may give their entire attention to the other branches of their business. This is an opportunity which does not often present itself at this season of the year, and all should avail themselves of it.

A MORE SUBSTANTIAL PRESENT thaa a good pair of shoes or boots, we cannot think of. Fathers and mothers who wish to make presents to their children will do well to consider the fact that a present of this kind will be of more nse to the average boy or girl, than a thousand fol-de-rol3or gewgans. Go ye, therefore, to J. S. Jordon, and select from his elegant and complete stock, some substantial covering for the pedal extremities, a tribute of the heart to the feet as it were.

OP ALL APPEALS,

although I grant the power of pathos and of gold,of beauty,flattery, threatsshilling—no ^methods' more sure at moments to take hold of the best feelings of mankind, which gro.v more tender, as we every day behold—Than that all softening overpoweriug nell— The tocsin of the soul-the dinnt bell! There is no use questioning it. Christmas is nothing without its richly laden dinner tables. The joy, the good feeling, tbe happy, hearty glow of fellowship, all Is as nought, if good eating does not accompany it. Let everybody, therefore, while buying presents not foget to visit Rippetoe and lay in sueh a stock of oodies as be alone keeps. His maple syrup, apple cider, celery aud other innumerable good things cannot fail to render the clad'seasou such if nothing else accompany it.

COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

A good sound business education is one of those things that can not be knocked out of a man's head by any kind of adversity. Accomplishments may detoriate, glitter may turn to dross and beauty of character be dragged into tbe mire of the world's scorn and contempt, but a thorough, practical business knowledge once acquired, as is acquired by all those who. graduate at Garvin & Heinly's Commercial College, corner of Sixth and Main, will linger? with a man all the years of his life. It is as enduring as principle, as lasting as truth itself, for it is founded upon correct principles. And so if you want to present your son or nephew, cousin, neice or daughter with tba) that enables such an one to secure that priceless boon, go there and secure a scholarship in this superior school, and let it lie undor the plate at the Christmas or New Year's breakfast tabic.

BUNTIN A ARMSTRONG.

When you start out to look for something real pretty and useful, at the same time reasonable in price, for Christmas present* for "tbe loved ones at home," or tbe "absent friend," don't ail to call at Buntin & Armstrong's,for you will be hard to pl«ase if you do not find there just tho thing looked for. They have beautiful artcles in Genuine Rftsfia Leather, Turkey Morrocco, Pearl and Tortois Shell,Gilt and Bronze French Cut Glass, etc., etc., for teo numerous for us to remember or enumerate. Anyway, they make a very attractive display, and you will enjoy looking, even if you do not purchase.

R. GAGA

has tbe most complete stock of pictures and frames in Terre Haute. There yon may find pictures ranging in price from one cent to one hundred dollars, oil paintings, chromos, steel engravings, lithographs, photographs, wood engravings and colored prints.

Mr. Gagg also keeps a most complete stock of drawing utensils, and artist's materials. You cannot make a more useful present to your children than a set of drawing pencils or crayons.

LET THERE BE LIGHT

upon the Christmas festivities, otherwise they will be extremely flat, stale, and unprofitable. Go ye, therefore unto Theodore Stahl and make your wants known to him, and he will give you light. That is, he will sell you the finest lamps to be found in the city, and with proper treatment they will furnish the lightt Mr. Stahl has also a verytfine stock of queensware, china, etc. In making np your Christmas list don't forget Stahl. *3'

THE JfOSSTEK

Bankrupt Shoe Store is offering extra inducements constantly for purchasers. Be sure you have your children well shod before "you load gew gaws up on them. Their health and comfort depend entirely upon it. This house has often advertised prices, always way down to the hard pan, the very bottom mark for low figures. 100 Main street. -i}

QUEENSWARE "V'.V

Whatever may have been the original meaning of the term, it is now generally associated with beautiful china, delicate toilet sets, superb t*ble service, and all the little niceties which make a woman's heart fairly

bound with joy. No present—wespeak advisedly—aan a husband make to bis wifo which will bo more acceptable than something out ef such a store. Theo. fciahl has arranged Lis stock with such tistf, aud selected it wi'h such care that io can not fail to please. Ne-'t table service is not expensive, aud it does render a homely meal much more palitabta.

L. M. COOK & SON.

Tho winter is upon us, tho season for sleighing and skatiug. It is probable that before the hollidays are past those sports will bo at their height. Now sleighing without bells is no sport at al' no more than skating without skates. The place to purchase both articles is at tko establishment of L. M. Cook tfc Son, who have a large and well selected stock of them. They also have a large stock of boys sleds, which for beauty and durability are not to be surpassed. Dont fail to stop at Cooks on your round.

SLAUGHTER & WATKINS.,

This is the place to buy skates, pocket knives, sleds, table cutlery, spoons, forks, and all other articles which are to be found in the stock of a first class hardware establishment. w. w. BYERS.

In your search for appropiate presents for your children, your father, mother, sweet heart or friend it will be worth your while to visit the Book Store of W- W. Byers, where you will find books n,-" the little boys and girls, books for the big boys and girls, and books for the old folks. Everything from the penny picture book, for the Daby to the elegant morrocco bound editions of the standard poets. Fireside games of all kinds, work and jewelary boxes, combined, writing desks, gold pens, pocket books, brackets, and a thousand other things.

PHIL. WYATT

{s, busy night and day, preparing to supply his legion of customers with holiday pabulum. There is a great demand for Wyatt's famous home-ren-dered lard. All his customers know that be takes the greatest of care with this branch of his business, and every one can rest assured tbat tho lard which is sold at Wyatt's establishment is clean, pure and sweet. The quality of the meat which comes from this establishment is known to everybody, and needs no recommendation.

MAY BROTHERS

will receive their friends in good style at their Opera House Saloon and Billiard Parlors. Tho tables at this establishment are of the very best quality, and are kept in porfsct condition. This firm has a greater variety cf liquors in stock than any other establishment in tbe city. Their six year old, sour masb whieky is a standard drink.

PAIGE'S

Nothing can be more enjoyable at Christmas time than appropriate ninsic, and what music can be moro appropriate than the divino sonitas of Beethooven. These can bo proaured in the form of sheet music, at Paige's musicSstore, Main Street, near Sixth. Paige has all the popular sheet music and music books of the day at his establishment, where can bo found a most complete assortment to select from. He also keeps all manner"of musical instruments, and all articles required by a musician.

BANKRUPT CLOTHIERS.

The Scriptural injunction of "take no heed for the morrow what ye shall eat or what ye shall wear," would not work well in these latter days. In fact it never was intended to be taken literally. People nowadays must labor in order to provide for themselves. Under such circumstances they can not fail to be grateful to the bankrupt clothing men who are holding forth where the old 49 cent store used to be, for reducing prices as they have. Warm clothing is an indispensable necessary to comfort in cold weather. No more appropriate present can be made, and no place in town can sell at cheaper rates than these great bankrupts Main street, north side, between Sixth and Seventh. 1, THE TROPICAL fruits are particularly palitable during Christmas times. Nothing so comes home to the heart, so completely captivates it as something rich, rare and racy from the tropics. A. P. Lee & Bros., tbe enterprising Sixth street dealers and shippers, make a buniness of collecting just such articles Remember them and patronize them. Oysters and canned fruits of every kind kept in abundance. Tbe Lees have earned, by dint of hard strokes, a reputation for stability which will be most enduring. Sixth street, corner of Ohio. -r

ABOUT THIS TIME

when devoted wives and daughters are secretly plotting how* to surprise "father" with a particularly fine Christmas present, John Henry's hint to his wife as reported by a neighbor of bis, is especially appropriate. "Mrs. Henry," said John, "don'tyou go foolin' my money away on any ribbons or pi de rol for me I don't want any more of 'em. If you want to make me a Christmas present, just you go down to Alexander «fc Sibley's and get abont a half a bushel of those splendid sheJl oysters, and let's have some steamed oysters, or oysters on the half shell, or something of that sort for a Christmas dinner." John gave his wife good advice in this instance. Alexander A 8 bley have all sorts of oysters, canned, bulk or shell, and they sell them at the very lowest market price. They deliver goods to all parts of the city,

PRICE 5CFTSTS

SMITHEH3 WANTS HIS OYSTERS FRIED, Jones prefers his in a stew, Smith says he would not give a pinch of snuff for a bushel of oysters done up in either style. He declares that tho ouly way to cook oystejp for a man of refined taste, is, not to cook them at all. He says he unuatural heat of the firo takps every particle of sweotneas out of tbe bivalve, and renders it positively unfit to eat. Ho takes bis oysters r^w.

But it matters not how you want your oysters cooked. E. W. Johnson will supply you with the very best brands in the market. He sells the celebrated New York Siddle.Rock oysters by the keg, aud better oysters cannot bs fouud in the country.

TUE OLD RELIABLE 8CUDDER wishes to say to his old and new patrons and to the public generally, that his stock is now fully up to its well known standard. He wishes to sell any and every article in his extensive stock, not because he is compelled to sell them in order to settle with his creditors, but because it is his business to sell them. He has settled with creditors not however, tor twenty-five cents, or fifty cents on the dollar, but for one hundred cents on the dollar. He buys all his goods at a bargain and can afford to sell them at a bargain. He keeps as large and complete a stock of confectionary and toys as can be found in the city, and his old customers need not be told that he sells them at a uniformly low price.

V. A. D1CKOUT.

Nothing could be a more useful or more appropriate present to Iriend at Christmas time, than one of those handsome valises or traveling bags at Dickout's well-known establishment. Or if so small a receptacle is not of sufficient capacity to hold yonr friend's worldly goods, DickoHt has the handsomest and best, and most durable trunks to be found in Terre Haute. He can make you a trunk which will defy the most accomplished baggage smasher. Main street, between Sixth and Seventh.

P. J. DUDDLESTON

will receive bis friends and customers i-j hospitable style during tho holidays. He has as good a stock of liquors as any one in the oity, and bis friends and patrons know him to be a genial host* His salloon on Main street is a popular resort among the men of tbat section, who love a little wine for the stomache's sake. The best brands of cigars and tho best of liqucrs and beer always sn band.

GRANT.

Tbe patrons of W. S. Grant, are to be particularly favored on Christmas day. On tbat occasion Mr. Grant will present each of his callers, (tree of charge) a glass of delicious egg nog. Grants fame and that of bis popular assistant, Mr. Judd Hall, are widespread. The beverages compounded by them are of tbe highest erder. Tbe billiard tables in this establishment are of the standard quality, with Phelan fc. Collander's famous cushions. A pleasant feature of Mr. Grant's establishment is a free reading room for the use of his customers.

The P* st House.

The committee appointed by the City Council and County Commissioneis, yesterday, consisting of Mr. Haley, from the City Council, and Mr. Fellinzer, from the Commission* ers, are arranging,, for tbe erection and maintenance of a pest house for the confinement of small pox ga* tients, metyesterdry afternoon at the Council Chamber and awarded the contract to Mr. James Hook for $374. Two houses of two rooms each, will be erected on the site of the former pest house, north of the cemetery. The houses will ba twenty feet apart, and will cost $187 each. Mr. Hook commenced work on them this morning, and expects to have

Board at its next meeting.

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finished by Thursday night. The small pox patients will be removed to the pest house Immediately on its completion.

The New School House.

The residents of the north end seem to be dissatisfied with tbe location of the new school house, which ia to be built on the corner of Eleventh and Tippecanoe streets. Tbey would rather have it situated a little further north and west, and suggest tbat it be built on the Early property, corner of Locust and Ninth streets. The principal objection ig that it will be most too far for children to walk. The Fourth and Fifth Ward school houses are both crowded, therefore it is impossible for al* the children to attend school there. 'We understand that a petition for a change in the location of the building will be presented to the School

Personal Paragraphs.

Mr. McClain, of the firm of Smith A McClain, went over to Paris on business yesterday, •***«,«

The Hon. B. W. Hanna, of Terre

Haute

and President Collett, of the

Terre Haute fe Chicago railway, is in the eity.—[Indianapolis Sentinel. Mrs. Anna Stewart, tbe wonderful materializing Terre Haute medium, spent yesterday in Indianapolis. Judging by tbe number of material callers, she ought to be a success in calling spirits from the vasty deep. [Indianapolis Sentinel.

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