Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 June 1878 — Page 8

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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1878.

THE new cpcra will draw a large •house.

THE Vigo county Sunday 6chooi convention will be held on Saturday the 8th inst.

FISHING in the river was never known to be better than this season. They are plump and plenty.

GREEN peas down to 30 cents per peck. Grten r'nngbeans 75 cents per peck. New potatoes 3^ cents per peck.

THE council certainly should pav to Mr. Andy Foutssomething for smashing his buggy by the hook and ladder truck

THAT show window at Owen, Pixlev & Co., is a sight worth seeing. It is a very attractive display of gentlemen's wear.

OWKX, PIXLITY &Co's. motto for customers. "Money saved is money made,'' is guod. They make some splendid •off. re.

A HORNED tend was vesterday received by Mr. Slaughter from the Indian territory. It „t in exhibition in the store window.

IF you want to know when and how to make money in stocks, by a new and safe plan. Address LAWRENCE & CO., 17 Broad street, N. Y.

IK he is a jolly German or a live Re publican, }ou will look for him "in vain, to-day. He is either at the New Albany *aengcrfest, or the Republican convention.

THE Democrats of the First ward met on Saturday, the business being appoint a delegate to the congressional convention. S. D. Ferry was made the delegate.

ANYONE

visiting

Indianapolis might

be inclined to think himself in Terre llaute, so plenty are our citizens there, but on returning home Terre Haute is found all safe nobody missed.

TERRE IIAUTE ought to be crowded with fifteen or twenty thousand visitors on the 4th of July. The grand procession down Mai» street will be the biggest thing this city ever saw it properly worked up.

TtfE Hulinan & Fairbanks distillery will bhip to London, England,

READ what the Pekin, 111 Legal Tender say&.cf Wendling's lectuiein tnat city:

From the Tckin, 111., Leg il Tender. As an orator we cannot now call to mind his equal. As an elocutionist he .will rank wuh Murdoch, while as a 'logician, close reasoner and correct thinker, he will compare favorbly with the first jurists of the country. He at once charms with eloquence, moves with hi6 oratory and convinces witn his logic.

Taken all in all we think he has no superior upon the platform. We would not disparage the wonderful powers of Ingei6oll, but in Wendling he has a logman worthy of his steel.

REV. MR. CHEEVER,

On Sunday'afternoon Rev. Mr. Cheever died at Kansas Ciiv, Mo., after a painful illness. His death was occasioned by a tumor in the face, which had been operated on by surgeons several times.

Mr. Cheever was a native of Indiana For some years he was pastor of the Second Piesbyterian church on Ohio ttreet of which he was also the founder. It was then the Baldwin church. He lived for a time at Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, and afterward removed to Kansas City, where he has since resided.

He married Miss Carrie Ball, a daughter of Dr. E. V. Ball, who survives him. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Peddle and Miss Tillie Ball 'eft for Kansas City yesterday afternoon to attend the funeral.

RURAL.

Items of a newsy nature, when accom pt^icd by a name (not for publication, but as a sign of good faith,) will be thankfully received for this column.—Editors Gazette,

ATTENTION.

The supper j/uui by Miss Laura Kelley at D. L. Modesitt's last night, was 'splendid. Before and after supper, all present seemed to enjoy themselves well. Miss Kelley received several nice presents, as it was on her 21st birth day.

Mr. Collier, the steward, displayed much Fkill in waiting on the table, also in arranging the supper. He is an accom? plished waiter on dinin-j or supper tables.

Charley Bellow's coon got out of its caj.e last night and ate his alligator, and he says he don't like to have coons treat his other pets so bad.

Miss Visa Dillingham, of Clinton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Isaac Coltrell, of this place. 1 see in your paper of this week, an item signed "Jasper K.," and as we have tut one Jasper K. at this place, I would say in his behalf that he hangs on no man's gate. Mr. Knudson is a gentleman in every point. He is of foreign birth«andhas not been here very long, and he is a trying to make an honest living bv working at his trade, and he is doing it He is a good blacksmith and is gel ting all the wark he can do. And may we hear no more about "Jasper K.'"

I have not taken any stock in Otto's poetical machine yet, and I will not present }0\x »vith any poetry this time but I think that I will invest 10 cents in a machine at Clinton, and then I will send ycu all you want, on very short notice.

COOKIE.

W

FAIRLY STARTED.

A Good Impetus Given to a First Class Fourth of July Celebration.

A Large Meeting: Last Night, and Prompt Action Taken.

A Competitive Drill to be One of the Leading Attractions.

fFiom Monday'* Daily.1

The first meetings in the interest of any public celebration are usually miserably attended. In this respect the public meeting hgld at the Court House last pight was a gratifying success. There a good crowd and the persons were there for the transaction of business.

Mr. V. G. Dickhout called the meeting to order and briefly stated the objects. Mayor Joseph M. Wildy, was selected as permanent president, and Mr. Jno. B. Tolbert ejected permanent secretary. Messrs. S. D. Terry and Spencer F. Ball were made assistants.

For treasurer the meeting unanimously chose Mr. Robert N. Cox. Gen. Frank White

was

elected marshal

of the day with instructions to select his own aids. The general says he will need six aids, and had already chosen them

Gen. Frank White, Marshal of the day. Adjutants of the day—G. M. Barbour, G. E. Farrington, Hugo Duenweg.

Division aids—E. L. Girdner, Gordon Lee, John F. O'Reilly, M. Hollnger, John Tolbert, 1\ W. Haggerty, Capt. Wm. Dreusike.

The committees selected were as follows: On finance—Messrs. Phil Schloss, John Regan, Jacob White, John T. Staff and N. Filbeck.

On grounds'and stands—V. G. Dickhout, C. W. Duddleston and John Garretson.

On tepeaki-rs—I. N.Pierce. John E. Lamb, Col. Edwards. F. C. Crawford and Col. Cookerly.

On entertainment, including fireworks —Jacob White, W. H. Scudder and George A. Hayward.

On

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military—Captain

head

of the ca'.tle fattened at the pens here. A like number will be sent from Chicago, niaking just one 6hip load—214. This is something new for this section of the country.

THE Knights of Pythias arc advised \hat great picparations are already being made by the Knights of the order in Indianapolis, for the convention of the Supreme lodge of the world, which is to meet there in August. Already lodges irom various states have sent there to engage hotel rooms, and our ledges here should "make a note of it," and send over'thei and engage rooms ahead.

Crawford, Cap

tain Hoctor, Major Wood, Lieutenant Armstrong and John T. Staff and Messrs. John Paddock, Felsenthal, Perdue, Samuel Hammill and Gen. Cruft.

On music—M. Joseph, P. Schloss and Geo. Hayward. On advertising and bill posting—E. B. Allen, T. J. Gist, James M, Dishon, A. B. Felsenthal and S. D. Terry.

On receptions and invitations-—U. R. Jeffers, James M, Haas, J. Blumenburg, W. P. Hoctor and C. O. Wood.

On railroads—T. J. Gist, W. W. Pavne, George E. Farrington, P. D. Yerrington, E. B. Allen, E. L. Girdner, George

Donnelly andj. W. Cruft.

On trades unions—James Hook, Adam Reif, Thomas E. Lawes, Martin HOllinger, J. Humaston, J. Clutter, V. G. Dickhout, John Ross and Joseph Schell were named. On motion Mr. Dickhout was directed to select the committee as he might chose.

On invitations, A. W. Heinly, J. E. Somes. C?pt. H. C. Douglas, Hugo Duenweg, Phil. Schloss, E. A. Stcrey and Dr. Van Valzah were appointed. This committee is to invite lodges, etc. The military companies will invite all other similar organizations.

There was some friendly dis cussion on the subject of a balloon ascension. When

it

was

proposed in connection with extensive fire works Mr. L. F. Perdue thought it would not do to have this card for the coming celebration. It helped draw a large crowd last year but the novelty has worn off and it will not succeed so well again.

He had conferred with Lieutenant Armstrong of the Light Guards who said there were t-ome military men from Evansville in this city recently who proposed coming here on the Fourth of July it cometning is dome.

Mr. Schloss thought the mattet* should be referred to the military committee. Mr. Felsenthal stated that Adjutant General Russ would be here on the 4th., with Governor Williams and would review the soldiers if there was a competitive drill being held. He thought decisive action should he taken at once in order to get ahead ofsister cities. He prpposcd that a first prize Of one hundred and fiftv dollars ($150 00) and a second of one hundred dollars ($100 00) be offered for the best* drilled Indiana militia company. He excluded the Terre Haute companies on the ground that it would not be courteous to compete with guests. The Terre Haute companies will parade and will act as hosts, but will not compete that d.^y. There was some discussion on these points. Some thought that ail companies in Indiana and Illinois should be admitted. Mr. Felsenthal said that at Crawfordsville was an old and well drilled independent company and could, of course, defeat other Indiana militia, most of which had been formed within the past year.

Mr, G. M. Barbour proposed that a prize of one hundred and fifty ($150 00) dollars be offered for best drilled In-, diana militia and one hurdred dollars for h^st drilled company in any state whether militia or independent. His idea was that it would be best to get a large crowd here and have the militia mustered into a regiment of a thousand or more men.

The Illinois militia is older than Indiana and he objected to that state being allowed to compete for the first prize.

After further conference, a motion was made to amend Mr. Barbour's motion asj follows:

That Terre Haute offers a prize of one hundred and fifty dollirs ($150.00) fori the best drilled Illinois or Indiana' MILITIA, and one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the best drilled company of any kind in any state. As amended, the motion passed.

The meeting then adjourned. The action seems to be wi9e. The military enthusiasm of the people, is increasing all the time. Everybody likes to see a good many well drilled and handsomely uniformed men in line. This action will give both raw militia and thoroughly drilled old independent companies a chance. It will draw immensely to Terre Haute and it will not' require more money than a balloon ascer«sion.

The fire works will, of course, be first class, and all arrangements the best Terre Haute has ever had. A big effort, seconded by every business and manufacturing house in town should be made

THE XJSKKE HAITTE WEEKLY GAZETTE.

to have the procession as large and attractive as two years ago. Teire Haute is the center of a great circuit which naturally look*, tr.is way for something extra fine in the direction of 4th of July displays. The Prairie City will not disappoint them in the opinion of the GAZbTTE. There is the enterprise ared libberal spirit here if properly approached to work wonders. nL.et the preparations bJgin at once. fFrom Taesdaj'a Daily.I

La night a meeting was held at the court ouse in the interest of the Fourth of Ju celebration. 'Hie short time since the appointment of committees prevented extensive reports lrom them, though the meeting was called for the especial purpose of hearing such reports.

Mayor Jos. M. Wildv occupied the chair and Spencer F. Ball, assistant sec retary, perfoimed the duties of that position.

There was a good deal of talk respecting an appropriation of two thousand dollars by the council for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a first class celebration. The chair stated that no such action on the pa't of the council might be expectcd. The council weuld not consent to it.

Mr. Dickhout thought if all the committees were present a programme could be arranged and the cost of the celebration ascertained. It felt sure that the finance committee would then go to work and meet the demand.

Mr. E. B. Allen moved that a committee from each ward be appointed to circulate a petition to the council praying for an appropriation of two thoushnd dollars. The motion was carried. Mr. G. M. Barbour suggested that the prizes offered for military were too small.

Mr. FeUenthai stated that the whole matter had been referred to the mi.itary committee with power to act. A report would soon be made by this committee.

Mr. Barbour further stated that the start officers of the 1st regiment of Chicago, had expressed their willingness to tome here 011 the 4th, on their own ex pense. He suggested that this and ai»o the 2nd regiment be invited to come, and that something be done on the matter at once.

Mr. Dickhout moved to reconsider Mr. Allen's motion for appropriation by the council. Pending the placing of the question before the house he said he did not think as much as five dollars could be potted from the council. The committee must rely on their own efforts. Those who are liberal will subscribe.

Mr. L. A. Burnett was called in to express his opinion. He said he had always been in the minority on the subject of the way to get up a 4th of July celebration. He favored an appropriation by the council.

Mr. U. R. Jeffers gave utterance to the feelings of the community on the opinion of the GAZETTE, when he sensibly said that one set of men have no right to vote other men's money to pay for their own fun. He saw no right by which the tax payers should be made to pay for a celebration. It is not a necessity. It the people want one they will subscribe and get it. He thought the people of Terre Haute were sufficiently liberal to do ll)is.

The chair then called the roll of the committees fcr reports. The committee on finance had, as yet no report to make.

Mr. Dickhout from the committee on grounds said that at a meeting of the agricultural society held last Saturday, it was decided to charge $50,00 for the use of the ground. Last year a change of this kind was made and the amount afterward donated. He could not say w'hether the society named do the same this year or not. There was some discussion on the point. Mr, Burnett said that the Agricultural Society had no right to charge the people for the use of their own grounds for such a celebration. It was said by some that it stands were sold the Agricultural society could make a charge. Of course the Committee will wish to'sell ttands. L.ast year the receipts from this source amounted to one hundred and seventy-one dollars and fifty cents ($171.50). Mr. Dickhout thought as much or more could be raised this year.

The committee 011 military reported through Mr. Felsenthal the following: It is proposed to notify all military companies in this and adjoining states of the tournament on the 4th of July and request them to be present. The prizes to be offered are as follows: (1) A prize of two hundred ($200) dollars for best drilled company in the Indiana legion.

The winner of the first or any other prize,will be debarred from getting a second. (2) A prize of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) for best drilled company anv where, regardless of whether it is militia or independent. (3) A second prize of one hundred dollars for the second best company as defined under number two. The committee also reported that two secretaries had been appointed to invitfe military companies and that a sub-committee on grounds had also been selected.

In support of the report Mr. Felsenthal stated that the committee thought a less out in prizes would not induce dis tant companies to come here. He further stated that neither of the Terre Haute companies would compete for prizes. They will, however, give an exhibition dri'L The committee asked for $50,00 additional to defray the expenses of the army officers who will be here as judges of the drill.

Mr. Duenweg proposed soma prizes for the best decorated business houses, and wagons in the procession, but afterward withdrew his motion as he wishes to change it. On motion of Gen. White, a prize of three national colors will be given to the-best township delegation on that day.

Mr. M. N. Dial was added to the finance committee, and Mr. Duenweg on decoration. ri

General White stated that by Thursday word would be had from Gen. Phil. Sheridan, t« whom letters of invitation will be carried by Mr. G. M. Barbour.

TJ^e meeting then adjouned until Friday night when it is expected the committee will make a full report of what they intend to do and what they want.

IF there is any victim of an eruptive malady who despairs of relief, let him abandon his despondency,* So long as it is possible for him to obtain Glenn's Sulphur Soap, he need entertain no doubts respecting the possibility of his being cared.

Rejuvenate yourself with Hill's Instantaneous Hair Dye. K.K

F. lloinig's Union Bakery is turning out largo quantities of the niceat and cho.cesfi brcaii aa») cakcs.

WHITEHOUSE.

He is Brought to Trial This Morning.

Mr. Cleary Deities That he Promised to Kelt ase "Whitehouse if he Would Give up the Money he

Stoie.

Ernest Whitehouse was brought to trial this morning. The criminal court room was considered too small and the trial was, therefore held in the larger cir«"iii court.

Mr. 1 lickey was placed in the stand to pn.w th~ theft. He recounted the cir cui..?'.in- which were not pleasant to the t!u 1 ions of the young braggart Some n.'.v there is a prejudice in this community against a thief. There is nothing high or noble or romantic in tne action. Even the pleu that he was drunk won't go down. Drunken men can't climb through transoms and commit a dirty deed as skillfully as this was done.

The defense objected to the testimony of Mr. Hickey and admitted the theft. Mr. Llearv then took the stand stated the particulars of the arrest of Whitehouse as all remember. The details as given in evidence are subftantially as reported in these columns at the time.

He was cross examined by Mr Mack. Mr. Mack objected to all the evidence relating to the arrest asb_-ing unadmissible. Hejhad admitted it on account «f the statement made by the prosecutor that it would be shown that Whitehouse fired twice when arrested.

The Judge held that the evidence relating to the arrest was completed. Mr. Mack objected the ruling and dis-cusoi-d the point.

Iu answer to question, Mr. Cleary denied that he had promised Whitehouse to release him if he should give up the mon-y he had stolen. Hickey was the only party who had made 6uch a promise.

Dr. Link was sworn I am a physician and surgeon and have been practicing about four.ecn years. I was called to see John Cleary at Cox's drug store in June last He was much prostrated, having lost much blood. The wound which most attracted my attention was the one in the abdomen. I did not think it proper to prube this wound at the time. I found also another wound in the shoulder near the arm pit. This bled profusely. A largr blood vessel was cut. I left a physician to watch him through the night. The nexi morning I found the patient very low the pulsfi was weak I considered the wqund in his abdomen to be probably fatal. He lingered along and became well. It may yet be necessary to operate Qn him

Mr. Mack askei the doctor on crossexamination if Cleary did not tell him that he had romised to release Whitehouse if he would give up the stolen goods.

Dr. Link answered: tjT I am not as clear on that point

as

I

should be. I first received that imp:ession from semebody, and thought it v. as from Mr. Clarev. I considered the matter of so much importance that asked Air Cleary while he was

STILL IN BED

and he said such was not the case. This point was discussed for some time and the court adjourned until this afternoon.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Officers Gibson, Cronin, and Vandever were examined. Their testin-ony related almost wholly to the various attempts at arrest. Hon. Wm. Mack, attorney for defense, conducted the cross examination.

Dr. Willien testified: He had examined John Cleary some time, in June, 1S77. He described technically the wounds which Mr. Cleary had received. Mr. Cleary has not since shown any symptoms of a return of pain from his abdominal wound. The nature of the various wounds were discussed at some length, and the remarkable circumstance of Mr. Cleary's recovery at all, considered. At this point the attorneys, Prosecutor Kelley and Mr. A, B. Felsenthal, rested their case, and Messrs. Mack and Burton retired with the prisoner to an ante room to consult.

Earnest Whitehoute was examined: I am 21 years old next January, On the night of the 8th of Jun'e. I was walking in front of tlie National house with a young friend. I met Jno. Cleary. He shook hands with me and asked me to step aside as he wanted to speak with me. I went with him to the station house where we met Fasig. Cleary then said that Hickey's store had been robbed that he had a witness of it. That he had it on me6ure tfnd that I had best confess.

I said that I knew nothing about it.)We went down to Hickey's. He told me that so help him God if I returned the money he would not prosecute me. We went down and got two drinks and cigars. They talked some and tried to get me to confess to the theft I said: "Gentlemen I don't confess to this thing at all, but suppose a man should return half of the goods to-night would you prosecute him?" They all said they would not. I then said I would come to tirre. I went to my mothers house and got the money and goods, I also got the revolver. I offered the cigars 1 had taken, but they told me I could have them.

We went back to Hickey's and I wanted them to release me, they said they would not do it until all the money was returned. I then agreed to go with Cleary to get the rest of the money. We came up town and he seized me by the wrist. I asked him for a match but he hadn't one. I then commenced to fumble into my pocket for a match. In so doing I got out my revolver and carried it in my hand. There was talk of getting me to sign an order for the rest of the money. When near the church I shot him. (The prisoner illustrated the shooting to the jurv, using Mr. Burton in the position that Mr. Cleary occupied.)

He then told of his escape south, and of the man who was calling for cows, and who tried to arrest him. He stated on a question that he had never shot first while cut.

He also verified the 6tories published about the attempt to arrest him by Cro­

nin

and others. Whitehouse then told of his arrest on

nrvth Fifth street, on Sunday afternoon, substantially as published. He stated that he knew there was a reward of seven hundred dollars for him. In response to the question he said he did not intend to kill Cleary. He had not attempted at any time, to kill anybody.

On cross-examination he said that he committed tne burglary at Hickey's and gave up half of the money.

Mr. Kelley asked: "Why didn't you take your revolver?" "I wanted to get away." They had not broken their word then had thev? "No." "Then why did you want your revolver? Did j-ou intend to kill them if they did not keep their word?" .4 "I intended to get awav the best way I could." "What reason had you, then, before you gave up the money to think the word would be broken?" "I thought they were trying to put up a job on me." "Did you intend to kill the itian you met in the alley after you 6hot Cleary?" "No sir! I would have shot him in the leg." "You are a sure shot in the leg, are you?" "At close range I am." "Were you not at close range when you shot Clearv?" "Yes." "Who did you attempt to scare in Illinois?"

Mr. Mack here interrupted and also objected to the question aR to how many horses he took. He argued the point, stating that there was no evidence that any horse was taken. The judge here stated that the question was circulated to draw out the evidence.

Mr. Kelley then asked him if he had an accomplice in the burglary whom he had always screened. He replied that he had-not.

Mr Kelley then asked. "Do you not know he is a burglar?"

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dont know. He tood outside." Do you call it heroism to screene a burglar?

Mr. Mack here objected and said the prosecution would make all the capital they wanted to, out of the fact that Whitehouse had screened his friend

CROSS-EX AM NED.

Mr. Stack was called. He had not made any such promises as Whitehouse had testified.

The defense here rested their case.

COURT HOUSE ECHOES.

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

John N. Miller to Wm. L. Woodruff,

w2

and

)4 /4 35-io-8,

120 a*reK Jonathan S. Sonnefield to John J. Martin. Roses' subdivision 44 a & 2 R. lot 48.

H. F. During to Fredrica M. Raabe, subdivision out-lot 69, w^£ e}$ lot 8. John S. Tyler to Thus Brettell, Harbert and Barbons sub, lot 10 and J^, lot 9*

Dora E. and Eli R. Crites to Isabelle Tyler, Harbert and Barton's sub, lot 10 and lot 9.

James P. Johnson to Edward Reed and C. C. O'Boyle, Sarah C. Deming's sub, pt lots 2 and 3.*

Geo. W. Carico, sheriff, to Eshman & Reese, Mary and G. F. Cookerly'u sub, part lot 3.

John M. Gilerease to William A. Johnson nwj^ 26, n»9

OUR COMMON

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Mr. Mack asked Whitehouse who the man was that was in with him. Mr*. Yates—Merely asked name and age.

Hickey—Was introduced to prove who was present when the alleged promises were made to Whitehouse. He had heard Whitehouse's testimony.-

Stack and Cleary had not. in his hearing, made the promises stated by Whitehoase. He had made such a promise. He had been asked by Whitehouse if he would trust him until the next day for the return of the money. Had said that he did not think he could. But if he (Whitehouse) would go and get the money it would be all right.

Whitehouse sai$ come on went out a"d he did not see him again until long afterward. He had never returned -to thein the other half of the money.

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4C1*C8| John N. Redifer to Henry N. W. Kemper Lockoort lot 20.

Henry Steinkamp to Wm. P. Armstrong, Terre Haute, in-lot 85. Allen & Mack to Keyes & Sykes Belleview Place, lots 90, 91, 92, 93, 84, 85 and 86.

Louis a. C. and Wm. II. Manning to Mary Casto. Dole's subdivision part lot 3.

Henry Hoover to. Geo. Houser part 8 24, 13-, io, acrcs. STATION SLATE. £mpty. Three fellows languish in their cells, serving out a sentence.

MAYOR,S COURT.

Only one case before His Honor today. A dirty mess of associating, taken in by Officer Cronin. His name was R. Miles, fined $9.45.

V. THE CLINTON PICNIC," Communicated. The most imposing feature in the Clinton temperance picnic last Saturday, ^vas the delegation from Centenary, a rural district about three miles from Clinton. The procession was headed by a large wagon trimmed in a very tasteful manner, and carrying a large number of little Misses in elegan*. costumes. Then came the "old temperance ship," commanded by Commodore McNutt and manned "by about thirty middies-

The two wagons contained each a company of as happy faces as one could wish to see. Next came twenty couples on horseback, they were the beauty and chivalry of Centenary. The ladies wore white overskirts and blue sashes and the gentlemen red sashes. Their appearance elicited great applause. These were followed by a large number in buggies and wagons. The delegation numbered over two hundred and was regarded by all as the leading feature of the day.

Mr. A. A. Lee the well known market and fruit sealer of this city, now located in Indianapolis, is highly pleased in his new home and business there. He is doing finely, and located in a fine, large convenient store, on Washington street in the Enterprise hotel block and is glad to see all old Terre Haute friends.

Cith Marshal, Street Commissioner, A1 Buckingham, and Deputy City Marshall Street Commissioner Ed, Vandever, had a gang out to-day, cleaning the streets.

SCHOOLS.

To the Editor ol the GAZRTTK Human depravity in former years, was considered an axiomatical principal, and if any one should need proof of the fiat, at the present day, I would refer him to an Editor, that changes the M. S of his contribitor, with out thcAconsent of the author. The physiological construction of an Editor resemble the ballance of humanity so closely, that in the interxrhang of thought with their friends, and if they can not afford to be, just, thev might tii.d it profitable more ways than one to be courteous. Some people are so constituted that they cannot comprehend the wont of rtform, or progress untill the stench of rottne^s and stagnation becomes universal and the enterprise becomes a failure, by its own dead wait. The GAZETTE -seems to object to my statement, "that our schools falls very much below the public expectations," and characterize it as reckless and ab»urd. but is willing to admit that our school system is amenable to criticism, but he wants the teachers to weed out the defects. That is just about as logical as it is to iay, sick man heal thyself, or that the Republican party will reform And cease from it venalifies. A?for the frying pan I will let the GAZETTE keep it untill he goes a fishing. The expensive tendency and inefficiency ot our common schools, the blame is with the school officers. The supreme couit decided* that school offi:ers has no right to levy a tax' only for the propagattoh of the common Engli3h brrnches, when that law N complied with we will not need as many teachers. Inefficiency, comes in more ways than one. you can t.e^ our little scholars as well as others of more mature groth with an arm full of books, now if they comprehended the lesson9 in one of the books what an improvement it would be on the present rising generation to show how well they nnderstand what they, or many of them have gone over, I asked one of some fifteen summers what was the rule for designate dollars from cents in simple interest, could not tell, although most through arithmetic.

With this illustration and many more, if needed, makes my statement a tact that our schools are more of form than of principal. Most of our school houses are built on lots that are donated, and when the self evident fact become* more generally understood, and the benefits to be derived from small school houser. I have no doubt but what the want will be generously supplied without taxation as it is at the present day. "The lessons taught by our scientists" that nature has fitted us to fill some one condition in life belter than others. Hence we have a gooJ lawyer that would make a poor preacher and vice versa. And a school teacher I believe is no'exception to the natural Jaw. The inutility of ladv teachers is nothin new, in Boston and Chicago and many other cities (his subject has been under consideration, the difference in salary, tells their opinion, and whether married ladies shall be retained in our common schools, the question to be settled shall our tympatha or philanthropy out ballanceour duty to our children.

The GAZETTE in its cauterizing remarks "visit the schools and learn that women are doing their work as well and often better than men" to say the least quite cheeity. I have visited many and 1 formed just about the same opinion, that Horace Mann, R. Frazier, Kellogg and nearly all of the prominent Educators ot the day that there is a natural deficiency that time with holds, and the acquired has proved to be inadequate. If the statement of the GAZETTE, was founded on facts why do we not see, the Faculty of our Colleges, Universities filled with Ladi or why do »hey not found some school like Man, Williams and others, that is an honor to themselves and to the country whereever they may be located. Judging from the remark of the GAZETTE about the examination of teachers, "and only the best are accepted" I do r^ot think it has had much experience of the inside workings of our present school system, at least my experience tell*me quite different and Mr. Editor when you have added a little more time to your observations you will not be quite so willing to turn your artillery upon (he true friends ot our scnools and our children. And still I must repeat without reform in our common schools me must soon be without free schools.

Terre Haute, Ind.,June3, 1878. s* ,**•: N. W. WHITNEY, M. D.

FOR REPRESENTATIVE. .. The GAZETTE has heretofore given sketches of the candidates of the Democracy for the offices to be filled at the general election this fall. One of the foremost men on the ticket is Mi. I. N. Kester, familiarly known as "Newt Kester," of HartfordI Mr. Kester is associated on the ticket with&f Dr. Van Valzah for state legislature.

Though never before the peopie for an office, even so much as a candidate for nomination, Mr. Kester is widely known over Vigo Co. and is as generally liked. The Democracy has made a good selection. He is a man of means, of quiet demeanor, and hardworking propenities. He is now for-ty-six years old, having been born in Spencer county, Kentucky. Almost all his life he has resided steadily in Linton township and has surrounded himself with friends and admirers. He was once urged to take the race for the state Senate, but declined to run. There is hardly any question of his election, and if placed ds representati\e at Indianapolis, there is no doubt but that Vigo's claims will be presented and her rights defended. .~Vh:X' '4

ON Saturday night the veteians effected a permanent organization. Cliff W. Ross presided, and Mr. W. H. Manning acted as secretary.

The following is the committee on permanent organization: O. J. Smith, Jabez Smith, Geo. Hammerstein, H. C. Douglass, J. A. Bryan and J. H. Haley. Permanent officers were elected as follows:

President,J. H. Haley Vice Presinent, C. W. Ross Secretary W. H. Manning Assistant Secretary, H. D. Douglass.

The committee on organization will meet on Tuesday evening, next.

Green Teas, 40c per pound. Black Tea, 40c per pound. Molasses, 40c per gallon. pounds coffee, $1.00.

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J. R. CHAMBERS, Sixth Street.

Mr. George Gilbert, of Decatur Illinois, and who was noted as being the most accomplished bar keeper of that city is now officiating at the National House bar.