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Vol. '22.—No. 52:

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HOT WEATHER BE ABSTEMIOUS AND OF EVEN TEMPERAMENT.

The Declination of Porter Bring* Forth Nnmorooii Aspirant* for Gubernatorial Honors Among: Republican#—County

Politics—Cemetery Superintendent, etc

It has been hot this week in fact it has been hot enough to force one to use the language of the immortal Beecher and nay ''It's blanked hot." Ninety-four in tbo shade is almost too much for human endurance, but that is what sweltering humanity has been compelled to stand. Had it been sent by degrees people could5have borne it better but there was no regular spring season, and with the exception of a very few warm days, the country was precipitated from cool weather into an unusually oppressive season. The people were unprepared for it, and the transition was so sudden that the heated term has been made much more unbearable and the dangers multiplied. It is during such weather that all should avoid exposure to the sun but, unfortunately, all cannot do this. Men aro compelled to pursue their daily avocations, and a large proportion of the daily labor performed exposes worklngmen to the oppressive heat. During such weather all •wtio are exposed to the sun are especially in peril. While persons cannot make themselvos comfortable in such weather it is within the power of all who are in ordinary good health to prevent the calamity of a sunstroke. Only those in the enjoyment of the best of health should expose themselves during very warm weather, as any system not in tho best condition is more liable to injury than others. A damp cloth or a homely cabbage leaf will afford protection from sunstroke where there is direct exposure to the rays of the sun but all the special methods of protection against excessive heat are nearly or wholly valueless unless persons are careful as to their diet and temperament. If persons will over* eat or over-drink themselves, or become unduly excited they will greatly aggravate tho perils of a hot spell, A calm, unruttied temper, a prudent eater and an abstemious drinker seldom suffer seriously from excessive heat. It 13 the oominon tondenoy of jgost people to

which is about the worst thing they can do. It Is true tho temptation is great, but the necessity for moderation is absolute, and temperance In all things, mental and physical, is the only rule that can be adopted with safety to escape the many perils of tho heated term. If you oan't keep cool, keep as cool as you can.

But the extreme heat has caused ho abatement in tho intorest taken lu politics. Now that the Republican presidential nomination has been settled all •eyes

aro turned to Chicago to see what the Democracy are going to do. Indiana will move on-the Windy city with a largo force. Some of them are for Cleveland, more of them are for Hill, and, as far as can be learned,.none of them are for Gray. Just now it looks very much like Cleveland, but when tl*e politicians get their heads together it may turn out to be somebody else, aud the kickers may yet have an opportunity to cast their votes for Harrison. In state politics tho Kepubllcaus seem to bo in trouble over a suitable candidate for governor. Tho incumbent, Parson Chase, has been tabood by the labor organisations, and Governor Porter has written a Blaine letter, in which ho says he wont have it, doubtless preferring a residence in sunny Italy to circulating around auioug the llooslers'in a political campaign and kissing their babies. It is, however, some consolation to know that there remain several gentlemen, distinguished and otherwise, who are willing to bo forced into the race. There are C. W. Fairbanks, ex-Lieut Gov. Steele and no. L, Griffith# who could be prevailed upon to accept tho nomination. Senator James A. Mount is also a possibility, while Barkis, in the person of our own James T. Johnstou Is wilHn, *not only willin, but ready to don his war paint and tight to the death. James has all the elements of success in htm. One time, in 1884, became very near being defeated for congress in a district which was nearly *1,000 Republican, and two years later carried the district when It was 1,000 Democratic, James is a selfmade man, a farmer and a soldier. He is also a lawyer of ability, and while be hasn*t the grace of a Chesterfield, the oratorical powers of Chauncey Depew nor the grammatical comyctuws of Wftdl«y Mftrrajs lie may be taken for a diamond in the rough, and when he can he generally gets there with both feet and stay* as long as he can. Johnstou is no insignificant enemy and would make a gallant fight for any position.

In county politics there doesn't seem to bo very much excitement up to dau^ anf the number of gentlemen who are willing to come forward and offi&r their aerviwR* for the country's good is very small at this stage of the campaign. The nominating conventions are only a month away, yet no one has yet publicly

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announced his candidacy, nor is anyone heard of making a canvass of the county among those who are likely to be delegates. Probably the heat has something to do with the unnatural drowsiness, but there is a very strong suspicion that the thirid party moyement has more to do with it than anything else. There is more or less uneasiness on both sides concerning the new political venture, and there is considerable diversity of opinion as to which party it is liable to injure most. Democrats profees to know that in certain localities the Republicans are bound to lose, and the Republicans in other places can show where it is going to hurt the Democrats, while the object of all the solitude has entered the field long ago and has been trying to make Kay while the other parties are getting ready. There is one peculiarity about the campaign which is being carried on by- the third party advocates—they are making no effort to obtain,any support from people in town. They come in, stand Around on the corners and approach every farmer who comes along, but not a word have they to say to their brethren in the city. In the country, if all reports are true, some of the speeches which are made are fearfully and wonderfully constructed, abounding in romance and rivaling Munchausen in their lack of fact. As works of Action they aro glittering in their success, though of very doubtful utility. Those who make them proba bly have no idea that their utterances are reported and that one of these days they will be called to account, as they oertaluly will be when tho other parties get to work. At least one of the new party leaders Is accused of devoting all his time to an effort to array the country against the city, by telling the farmers that they pay all,the taxes and that they are robbed by every man who isn't a farmer. It is such talk as this which ruins countries by bringing about anarchy, and the man who talks it is neither a good citizen nor a desirable person to have in any community.

A movement was set on foot this week in some quarter,and thesource is pretty well known, to abolish the oity ordinance establishing the board of cemetery commissioners, but it aroused suoh a protest. against any such action that probably no more will be heard of it. The object to be attained is the removal

ent of cemeteries, and the appointment in his stead of some person who can bo used by those who wish to violate the ordinance governing the cemeteries when it suits their convenience to do so. In regard to everything pertaining to tho cometerles the ordinance is very strict, and the superintendent enforces It without fear or favor. Once in a while a monument dealer prefers his way of setting a monument to that provided by law, but he must comply, and for this reason he is an enemy-of the superintendent and wants his removal. Occasionally an undertaker wants, to inter a body without a permit, which is strictly forbidden by the ordinance, and when he is refused he is an enemy of tho superintendent for life. Then there is a man who wants to use tho cemotory as a driving park, and when he finds he cannot do it he too wants a change. It is such people as those who deuiand the removal of Mr. Bain and the appointment of some one fn his stoad who will allow them to do 19 they please. No charge of inefficiency can be laid against the superintendent, but on the contrary his efficiency is the only reason given for his removal. He is a competent laui\scape gardner, aud under his care th eeantiful Highland Lawn is rapidly de Hoping into one of the handsomest co 1 Merles in the country. In fact since he has beet* in charge both cemeteries have unproved wonderfully. There is nothing to be gained and everything to be lost by a change. This week nearly adoxon men have applied for the pl«.ee. They were sent to every Democratic councilman, and in nearly every instance they were sent by one maa, and he has a grievance. Of all the applicants not ono claimed to be qualified for the pllce, but hearing there was going to tvo a change thought be might as well have it as any person. A change is neither necessary nor demanded, and the councilman who has the temerity to try it will have more trouble on his hands than he can conveniently handle.

The laying of brick on east Main street commenced on Thursday, and is now expected to proceed without interruption until the work is completed. Frtd Fischer is in charge for the contractors. The inspection of the brick is being carried on by Councilman Heller, who quit after one day's experience. As has been stated before, the "cherry" brick are all being thrown out, together with the broken and imperfect brick. The loss I* much smaller than was expeeled, being only abaut two per cenu, and falls on the brick manufacturer*. On ft close examination it has been found that a portion Of the curbing has been found full of #ea,mii, eontrary to the requirements of specifications, and has been rejected. Ia was furnished by a firm at Gmnibntg, this slue, and they will lose it, as the curbing was purchased subject to all tests. 1 5

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•MAIL PRIZE WINNER,

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HARRY HEDGES SELLS 1039 PAPERS' FIFTEEN WEEKS.

He Wins the Prize Bicycle, and Shows ho Easy a Matter it is for an Energetic B03I. to Make Money by a Few Hours Work on Saturday Afternoon!' W:

Last February the publisher of Th» Saturday Evening Mail offered a prera ium of a Little Giant bicycle, valaed at §35, to the boy who would obtain the greatest number of new subscribers from March 5th, 1892, till June 11th, 1892, both dates inclusive, or fifteen Saturdays in all. On the day set for the opening of the contest 278 boys came forward and registered. Alt made a spirited fight for a time, but gradually it narrowed down between four competitors, and the prize was finally won by Harry Hedges, whose picture is given herewith. He is a son of John M/ Hedges, of 126 south Fifth street, is 11 years old and attends school' in the Fifth district, where he is a member of grade A in Room No.

The following table will show the gains made and the number of papers sold each week by the four boys who led the list: :!T fifUI

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February 20th March 5th March 12th March 10th March 26th April 2nd. April 9th April 16th April 23rd April 30th May 7th May 14th May 21st May 28th Juno 4th June llth Grand Total Less total No. old sub Total No. new subscribers Average Weekly Increase.

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The prize was offered as an inducement to The Mail's large corps of newsboys to show what they could do with a little extra exertion, and to demonstrate th&t there is money in selling the paper to any boy of ordinary intelligence and possessing an average degree of energy. That the profit has been clearly demonstrated is beyond doubt. Take the case of Harry Hedges, who won tho bicycle. He had not sold The Mail previous to this trial, but in a short timo ran his average up to 69, selling in fifteen weeks 1089 papers, which cost him $25.97, at 2£ cents each. He sold them at 5 cents each, which gave him $51.05, or $25.98 profit, an average of $1.73 for less than four hours work each Saturday afternoon. It is an easy way to make money by any boy who possesses any tact or energy at all, and the way is open to all. The capital required is small, and if there are any who cannot raise it The Mail will give them a start in business. There is money in it for all. If you have a boy who wants a little spending money let him go around among the neighbors and get up a list of subscribers. If he gets ten he can make 25 cents by a few minutes work, or if he gets a hundred he will make $2.50 in one afternoon. If you have a boy encourage him to make a little money in this way, and give him a start in business.

The Mail will soon offer another premium, but in the meantime the boys should hustle to keep their hands in.

The Harrison township deputy assessors wore allowed compensation for their services by the county commissioners this week as follows: James M. Allen, 5 days, $10 Martin Be&l, *51 days $102 George W. Davis, 45^days, $90 John Flagan, 18 days, $33 Alonzo Foster, 54 days, *108: Harry Harnili, 51 days, $102 William Mahoney, 54 days, $108 James Mullen, 51 days, $102 Fred Mullen, 33 days, $66 W. 8. Mahan, days$lK? Patrick Osborne, 54 days, $106 Samuei Shields, 54 days, $108 James B. Wallace, 5.1 days, $106. This makes a total for deputies of $1,154. The salary of Assessor 0*Connell Is $1,200 per year, which makes the total coat of Harrison town* ship $2r$S4» All the deputies named, except Shield*, worked in the city. Shields assessed the township beyond the city limits.

A MAN'S OBSERVATIONS.

A HAPPY DISPOSITION THE GREATEST BLESSING ITS OWNER POSSESSES.

Life is Made Up of Meetings and Partings and to Many there is no Sweetness in the Sorrow of the Latter—The Similarity Between Houses and their Occupants. .•

There is nothing in this world that proves a greater blessing to its owner than a happy disposition. Money counts for so little when troubles come, when slights cut deep and when the burdens of the world seem almost too heavy to ,bear. What does it matter if we possess untold wealth if we cannot rise above our troubles? The smmy nature weighed in the balance with 1 he golden dollars would more than counterbalance Such sordid considerations and prove Itself far more soul satisfying. The happy disposition can put the troubles away, crowd them back into the corners from whence they sprang, make them subservient to'tbe all-ruling power of a ijgaind superior to such annoyanfces and |nd go on as though there were nothing |a the world to worry or annoy. No spatter what the position in life, there 4?ill be days that are vexatious. The wage earner and the Croesus alike have their trials, though perhaps they differ Widely in character, therefore the richer one he who possesses the power to soonest rid himself of what proves for the lime being a sore trial. Friends are ^•on by this attractive quality, and not $nly won, but kept. The world has no §esire to choose tho morbid or disconso$ito for companions, but the happy dislositioned, with a hopeful rather than discouraging outlook for the futuro, are be people one enjoys being with, and ^ho by the very force of their own fright spirits carry us above our own fewty annoyances and lead us to forget ther than brood upon that which may ot be one-half as hard to bear as the hardens they are carrying so carefully dden frotn our eyes.

Life is made up of meetings and partes, but especially these days when irds of passage wend their way from ore to shore, are the partings the ^ior^w frequent. No matter in what jJhUtogartipg comes it is always painful,

of us must leave for the long journey to that land from whence no traveler ere returns, or whether of our Own volition or ty force of mundane circumstances a separation1 becomes necessary for weeks, months or years. In parting there is always the hope of a reunion, but the wrench is no less severe on that account. The man or woman we have walked side by side with until their heart throbs were our very own, are taken away, perhaps only for a short space of time, but the terrible blank is left. The heart hunger and the loneliness dwell with us until once more the dear one comes again into our lives and%e feel that the sun shines and the birds sing. To some natures parting is not the pain it is to others. They do not feel deeply at any time, and what is a stab wound to one proves but a pin prick to another. It is the man or woman who loves but few that feels the separation keenest. Chance acquaintances could come and go, drop out of their lives forever, and there would be but a passing regret at their absence but when a loved one is forced to go away and they know they must live their lives without the dear presence, if for only a short time, the tears are not far from the eyes or the sobs from the voice. Parting can never be sweet sorrow to such as these. There is no ameliorating quality about it, only a deep, lasting pain until reunion wipes out the memory of the long days of waiting. .1^-4. i,

Did you ever notice that houses fiave as distinct characteristics as people? Certain styles of architecture are genuine embodiments in wood and stone of the kind of lives the occupants lead, and It needs but a flying railway trip to note these wayside telltales. Take first, the large stone mansion, gray, solemn and frigidly correct, with no graceful feminine touches in window draperies, no hanging baskets in the broad piazza. The trees are cut down within a radius of a square so that no natural beauty can hide or detract from this monument that has been erected solely through man's hoarding and man's industry. The occupant is perhaps old, feeble, pennriotts, yet proad of his grand hoine, wjbich never above the twinkling lights of hospitality gleaming through the countless windows, never echoes to the sound of guests' gay laughter, but stands grim, awe-inspiring and magnificent, a perpetual reminder of the wealth of its owner. A little farther on is a much smaller but no lese handsome structure. Here are hammocks on the porch, rattan chairs and settees brought out into the open air, the windows are open and the sound of a piano and banjo floats out and yon catch a glimpse of a girl In white and a man in Mgulation tennis costume. The drive shows mark of many and recent carriage wheel*. The dog rises lazily to greet anew guest, as though the ceremony were *0 oft repeated be soon grew tired of being too

demonstrative. The entire house reflects the character of the inmates, wealthy, genial, hospitable people who look upon life as a period of endless en joyment and do all they can to make everyone within their gates feel the same way. The train makes a sudden dash through the woods and just on the other side stands a dwelling typical of so many lives we meet every day Right in the midst of nature's wondrous beauty, they have no share in it. Grim, angular and forbidding the colorless structure stands minus any attempt at decoration, its staring windows uncovered from the blinding rays of the sun, not a flowering plant blooming in the severely practical garden. The paint, long since weather beaten and changed from all semblance to its original color, and the occupant, a tall, gaunt woman, who gives the passing train but a momentary glance and then bends her body over the washtub with extra vigor, as if to compensate lor that one fleeting moment when she obtained a glimpse of another world so different to her own. Are there not just such lives being lived all about us, hearts that are shut against the beauty close at hand, and burden-bearers who make their trials harder by not accepting the helps and wayside offerings of nature's lavish hand. As if to compensate for the pitiful, colo'rloss existence that tho revolving wheels permitted us to look upon, there soon ctfuies Into view a picture that warms the heart and sends us out into the world with a loving remembrance of its beauty. A house with no pretentions to style brown, homely aud strangling. The paint is off in many places, but trailiug vines hide the bare spots from outsiders' eyes. The windows are draped prettily in cheap muslin. A canary bird hang^ in hia cage on the porch and sings as if his little soul would buftit through the tiny body. An £peu window on tho lower floor shows us a group of girls, one at the sewing machine, the others cutting and fitting. A cheery voice from the kitchen calls out, "Dinner's leady!" and we can imagine the sunny, buxom woman who owns it. Under that roof is more content, though less riches, than In many a grander home. The little efforts to hide their necessary makeshifts from the world but draw them closer together, and when the busy sew-

house for the snug, cosy homes of their own they may have more style, but it will never seem to them like the roof tree under which they passed tbpir t^yiog yet happy childhood daysj

Did you ever think of the machinery, power and close attention to business which are required to furnish the water used daily by the people of this town? The water works of Terre Haute have grown to a big thing, and their houses and madhinery cover several acres of ground. Just now all the pumping is done ty one engine,, but it is an im mense affair, occupying a room at least forty feet square and with a ceiling nearly as high. This piece of machinery is one of the finest of its kind in the country and weighs 165 tons. It has a capacity for 6,000,000 gallons every twenty-four hours, which could be increased under extraordinary circumstances to 8,000,000, but as the consumption is only 3,000,000 per day its utmost capacity will not be tested for some time to come. This engine, which cost $50,000, forces the water through twelve immense iron filters into the pipes which distribute it through the city. Incase of an accident to the main engine there are two other sets which are always under steam and ready to start at a moment's notice. To run the engines are four batteries of boilers, though only one is used at a time. At the filters are two gauges which show the pressure of tho water as it enters and leaves them. These tell the tale at *very minute of the day, and act as a certain vyitnesw against tbo engineer should he fill to do his duty. These sheets are run by clock work, are changed every twenty-four hours, and are filed away for future reference. Everything in and around the buildings is kept as clean and neat as a new pin. This year Superintendent Williamson has taken a new departure and is making the grounds around the buildings a beautiful flower park and a resort which will be liberally patronized when people become acquainted with it. A handsome fountain stocked with fish has been placed in front of the engine house. The sloping ground has been formed into terrace work which has been sodded and turned into flower beds in which bloom thousands of flowers. Walks hare been laid out and covered with gravel, and on every hand are to be found flowerbeds with their plants in bloom, all laid out and planted by skillful hands. The work is still going on, and will be continued until it covers from four to six acres. The grounds are very tastefully laid out, the flowers are beautiful, and those who visit the spot will enjoy it very much, overlooking as it do«& along stretch of the river, jkjk?

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$T. I. Uphsm, a former resident of this city, Is now living in Duluth, Minn., where report says he will soon marry one of the most popular young ladies of that town. fr*

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SOME OF THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.

Items of Interest to Headers of The Mall who Thirsts for Information Concerning Passing Events at Home, Local their

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Liquor licenses have been granted the following by the board of county 00 missioners this week: Win. A. Gleesbn, northwest corner Ninth and Oak street M. L. & J. H. Waggoner, 108 south Fourth street Robert W. Lldster Oonteryille Robert Hall, 1127 Main street.

Tho brewery of this city is now turning out beer at the rate of 75,000 barrpls per year, against 22,000 barrels when it changed hands. It employs sixty men and sells all over several states. In a short time it will be one of tho'most valuable plants of the kind in.nthe country.

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The regular meeting of Tammany Tribe No. 39, I. 0. R. M., was hold on Monday evening, and the followlug^fale facos were admitted: Michael Shay and Richard J. Barrett. The hunter's decree was conferred on Fred Moiuborg aud George Kaizor, and the chief's and'warrior's degrees were taken by W. H. Schaefer.

The heavy street roller which, tho street committee of the late oouncil purchased at a cost of $480, just beforg tho final wind up, went to pieces a few d«.ys ago and is a total loss, except what it will bring for scrap iron. It lay on tho center of north Fifth stroet for sevdral days, and after nearly causing several aocidents was removed.

Nothing has boon heard from(.tho grand jury this week. Last week there was reason to believe that one or more indictments would be returned iu oou nectlon with city contracts, tout tljtfiSffar they have failed to materializes Nearly every man of sound mind, and several with not much souse, have been up to tell what they know or display their ignorance in the matter of conracts, Jut as they were all sworn not to divulge the nature of their testimony nothing is known of the inquisition, svy^iw .firfS ail,*'..

Fishing parties ha^v* been quite popular this week. Nearly half a hutn&red persoo^vwenb dpw:u to the Jjayuu last

Peker, who went fo* rest and sougp^iV under, a tree. Just^ he was about to land in the arms of Morpheus a huge mocassin landed on his bosom, and ivith a yell and abound the trustee landed in the body of the bayou. Fortuijj^elyj no one was hurt, and as snfcke bite antidote was plentiful the sport went on without further interruption.

For a number of years the Iroquois club, of this city, has been famous for its annual steamboat excursion onfthe Wabash, and when it was aunotiheed for last Tuesdaj' evening there Was a lively demand for tickets, of which c[nly a limited number were issued. The steamer Janie Rae was chartered for,tho occasion, and tho music was furnished by the full Ringgold band. In order to accommodate tho crowd it was found necessary to attach a barge, and both steamer and barge were fitted up in fine stylo and lighted by electricity. A start was made from the Walnut street wharf at half-past 7 o'clock. The party went down fourteen miles, and returning leisurely made the landing at midnight after a most enjoyable trip.

Just across the lino, iu tho adjoining county of Clarke, in Illinois, they are having a very severe epidemic of hydrophobia in two of the townships. In Westfield it was found necessary to kill a number of fine dog»s, and several cats hare been likewise sacrificed, on account of their being attacked with rabies. No human beings have been bitten as yet. Valentine Wa!Jum}of ivfartinsyille township, lost a valuable cow from .this disease. He has a shepherd dog which he used to send to the pasture after the cow, and it would frequently bite her heels to hurry her. This Is supposed to have] given her tbo rabies, though the dog as yet shows no symptoms. The cow, after knocking over and severely injuring a horse, was shot.

The wheat prospect was never more promising than it Is at the present time, and unless something unforeseen happens the yield will be larger than it was last year, when the crop was the largest in the history of the country. Xn this neighborhood a very large portion of last year's yield was held over for higher prices, but the farmers are now rushing It in as rapidly as possible. The weather was very nn favorable at the proper time for corn planting, but on the prairie land it looks as well as it usually does at this season. In the bottoms the farmers are getting it in as rapidly as possible, and one man north of the elty has been planting this week at the rate of 120 acres per day. Those who own bottom lands have no fear el another rise this season, hence the hnrryto gee In a crop. Taken as a whole the crop prospect in this locality never was better. The calamity howler is the only person who has any complaint to make, but as he is about ran -out of a Jobj and must either work or starve he la not to be blamed for making a kick

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