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THE GLORIOUS FOURtH OF PAST ANO PRESENT DAYS.

Tlie Political "Sttnatlon, How It Looks and the Dncertainty Surrounding It—The Prevalence of Farmer Candidates—A

Case In *hlch Cheek Failed. Another anniversary of the nation's birth will Toll aronnd next Monday, and in this locality will be allowed to pais witbouteny special observation. Of late years the "Glorious Fourth" haa been fallowed to slide into a state of harmless disuee, observed only as a legal holiday and looked upon by very few with that patriotic spirit which characterized Its observance in years gone by. The time was when public meetings were called amleommittees were appointed to make arrangements for a suitable oelebratlou. CRteens subscribed liberally for processions, brass bands and fire works. Cannon boomed from early morning till eunset, and the small boy reveled in tire crackers to his heart's content. Imuienso meetings were held in Early's jgrove or at the fair grounds, and the 'Fourth of July orator was in demand. Families joined in picnics to the woods, *md societies carried hundreds away from town on the railroads for many •miles, where the day was spent in dancing, feasting or loafing, as the participant felt inclined. In those times the

Fourth was esgerly looked forward to as a day of rejoicing In which ail could take part, and in which all dW take part to a greater or less degree. In war times the political parties split on the celebration o* the day, each holding its own meetog, and each trying to outdo the other •n point of numbers and display. Bat those dayd have gone by forever, and all »,hat is left of the former glory of the fourth is the small boy, the fire cracker ai«J the circus, when the latter makes connection. The change merely shows that the country is becoming tired of pyrotechnic displays, and prefers enjoying a holiday as a day of rest rather than as one of tiresome bustle, contusion, dust and music ^Probably people have as much respoc \r 'he day as they ever had, but they are .Sot as enthusiastic and noisy as they wire twenty-five or

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The Republicans of Indiana completed their work at Fort Wayne this week by nominating their state ticket, and the two great parties aro now before the people of this commonwealth with their candidates. In the nomination for governor it was Chase against the field, and as at the two national -conventions the field wasn't in it. Chaso wasn't ^he choice of the politicians, but he got there just the same. The railroad men opposed him, and dark horses were put in training, but nothing -could stem the tide. Including *,he great and only James T. Johnston there were numerous gontlemon In the state, distinguished and otherwise, who were willing to prove their loyalty to the Republican party by accepting the gubernatorial nomination, but Parson Chase had his drag net out and lauded his fish on the first ballot without any apparent effort. Before the nomination the fight looked very nmoh like that of 1880, when it was Gen. A. D. Strelght against the field. In that year a very dark horse, Albert U. Porter, carried off the prize, very fortunately too, and won after one-of Jbo most brilliant campaigns ever witnessed in this state. But this year the party has lono tho best thing which It could do under all circumstances, aod has unquestionably selected its strongest man. This lias been a bad year for factions to air their grievances in the conventions of both parties. They have been allowed to make their kick and have been patiently heard, after which they havfs been firmly pushed aside and their objections Ignored by the nomination of the men to whom they were opposed. Even the iron jaw and brassy cheek of lihody Sfciel was without effect at Fort Wayne this week. It has been a very disastrous season, for dark horses—in fact, as has been remarked by asme one who evidently knows, the political dark horse generally turns out to be a very poor quality of that animal which is noted for quail ties including extreme length of ears and braying propensities.

The Republicans and Democrats of this county wilt nominate their candidates for the various county offices this month, and then tho music will commence. The modesty of the Vigo county candidate this season is remarkable. Usually he is around among his constituents long before this time making himself solid with citisens generally ami, the delegates in particular. But thus fat no one has announced himself as being In the race, and the delegate feels lonely as he views the landscape o'er. While such modesty is commendable it forebodes distrust and want of faith in the outcome. Both parties here seem to be afraid of the third party movement, and are anxiously figuring on who will gain or lose by its existence. Its county ticket was nominated some time ago, and its advocate* have been extensively engaged in missionary work for some time. The total vote of the

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People's party in tbis^ county in 1888, on secretary of state, was only S24, but this year they are claiming a large portion of the earth^ Take, for instance, Honey Creek township, which polled 73 votes for the new party two years ago this year it claims 140, or nearly double. It also claims large gains in every township in the county outside of Harrison. It stands to reason that it has made gains, though the extent is in doubt, and it i» an open question which of the old parties will receive the greatest injury by it. Generally these independent movements hurt Republicans most, but in th:s county the Democrats are not prepared to aJffirm it. Just now tho movement is confined exclusively to the country, and several of its prominent leaders are influential Democrats," who doubtless have their foliwers. Democrats admit they will lo*e in Pierson, and claim that their opponents will lose heavily in Honey Creek and Otter Creek. The Republicans have nothing to say, and the objeet of distrust says it is going to have everything in sight. We shall see what we shall see.

It-is wonderful the number of farmer candidates there are in the country this year, "The woods is full of them," and they are confined to no particular party. They play no favorites, and are working everything in sight for all it is worth. For several months past the papers have been full of pictures and biographical sketches of gentlemen who are imbued with a cheerful desire to run for office. There is nothing very startling or peculiar about the fact that they want to run for office, but it is a singular coincidence that so many of them are farmers, wore farmers or were born on a farm. In nearly every one of these sketches you will find the statement right at the opening that John Smith or Tim Johnston was born on a farm, or that he devoted the early years of his existence to farming. But it doesn't tell why he quit farming to engage in other pursuits, al though it was probably because he was a poor farmer, or because be wanted to cultivate an acquaintance with politics as an easier means-'of making a living. A, uny rate ho wants to impress it on the minds of people generally that the farming period'ot hia.existence qualifies him for the best office in tte land. NerA to being V&m in CtWo nQthing*$f»aUfies atn&n so well for office as baying at eome time lived oil a farm. And noxt*to having lived on a farm is the man who lives there yet. Nothing spoils a good farmer fo quickly as an indiscriminate mixing in politics, or the imagination that all that is required to make a sue cessful professional man is muscle and cheek. Occasionally lawyers and preachers are found who would make better plowmen without much practice, and sometimes it is a difficult matter to repress the wish that there were more good farmers and fewer alleged professlonel men and politicians.

There came to town the other day a drummer, who, like many of bis spec ies, considers hiimelf somewhat of a masher. His business here led him to au office in which he found a handsome young lady engaged in type writing She is a daughter of tho proprietor, but, the drummer didn't know it then. Drummer iike he set himself to work to attract attention, but he soon found that he was wasting ail his freshness on the desert air, for the young lady took no more notice of him than if be hadn't been there. The more he wasn't noticed the firmer became bis determination to be noticed, and it was this determination which finally drew him into trouble. When everything else failed he wrote the young lady a note, couched iu the usual style and asking for a meeting this was scented, sealed sind for warded by a special messenger. With sereue complacence the drummer sat down to await the answer. It came quickly, and was so much to the point that for onco in his life the drummer's assurance forsook him, and his presumption received a shock which will cause hhn to consider well before he makes any more such breaks. Of course when the cold chill which haunted him had passed away he was very profuse in his apologies had the greatest admiration for a young lt»«£y who had so much principle, and as she so much resembled his sister he would really like to make her acquaintance. No one has yet intro duced him, and the chances are that when he comes to town again he will give that office a wide berth.

On Sunday night Miss Cora Hancock shot and seriously injured William Huston, a coal miner, at her home in Cardonia, east of this city. Huston bad called to spend the evening. An eld quarrel was resumed, when the woman snatched a revolver from a bureau drawer and fired. The ball entered the left shoulder, ranging downwards, and has not been found. Miss Hancock is under arrest, awaiting the result of Huston's Injuries.

A marriage license waa resumed to the county clerk the other day for cancellation, one of the parties having backed out. The endorsement on the record is "Failed for want of reciprocity."

.. "TERRE HAUTE, INI)., SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 2,1892.

"CONSPIRACY."

THAT'S WHAT THE JGRAND JURY SAYS IN THE SEWER CASES.

An Indictment Returned To-day Agalnfl^ Five of the" Alleged Conspirators In the, .Combination. Bid on the Crawford Street

Sewer, pThis moftiing the grand jury complet--ed its labors in the Crawford street sewer case and returned an indictment against Anderson Bruner, William J. Irwin, Peter C. Fuller ton, Tomas W. Kinser and Frank C. Cooper, charging them with conspiracy In bidding on the Craw-: ford street sewer. No indictment, It seems, was returned against Robertson & Mercer, although they were the parties to whom the contract was awarded by the pool, and who gave the snap -away when they were underbid by Fred Fischer. Of the parties indicted only Kinser and Cooper are here. Irwin and Bruner are in Indlanapolis and Fullerton is in St. Louis. The bond is $3,000, but it is not supposed that any of the accused will make «ny effort to avoid arrest. So far as can be learned nothing was done In the street paving case.

It is said that a number of subpoenas were issued for base ball cranks this morning to tell what they know about Sunday games. It is said further that the action was taken at the instigation of a reverend gentleman who has undertaken to break up the game. He has a very large contract on hand and when he gets through with it will probably have an interesting experience.

BASEaBALL.

Talk of tlie Disruption of the Xeagve, but a Prospect that it will Play Out. the Season.

There has been considerable excitement in base ball circles here tl^r- week over a rumor that Terre Haute club was about to disband, ..an 1 that soon after the I.-I. league would fall to pieces. Tone was given the report by the 14 obarg^of Manager Brackets and the release of Pat Wright and Higgins, two of the best players in the league. Tfc officers deny tho rumors and say thVi Terre Haute wil»j,continue to play rail asjong aaJ^ele^^^^u^^^F.

&o3dfrtseeniftb understand*Jnuch' about the interests which they represent Quincy dropped from the league ovlr a week ago, leaving only seven clubs, yet no one seems to know what is going to be done. One club must be dropped, and until that is done everything is in a fog. Aurora, it seems, was let in with out putting up any guarantee, and in the new deal it seems reasonable to assume that it is the club which should be dropped. The matter should be decided at once, as mongy is being lost daily while the uncertainty continues.

In the second series Terre Saute main tains the lead which it took in the start, having won 8 of the 11 games played, and is undoubtedly by far the stronger team in the league, thanks to the good management of Brackett. In the last week it has won 3 of the 4games played, and had the schedule been carried out would have won more. The Jackson vllle club, which is trying to crowd the champions, will be here to-morrow and Monday for three games. The afternoon games will be called at three o'clock, and on Monday morning at 10:15. If the people of Terre Haufe want to continue the game they should give it encouragement by their presence. The next three games should be witnessed by not less than 6,000 people. Let every lover of base ball turn out and see them.

The following is the story of the week SATURDAY. 9: Aurora 2 Itock Island

Terre Haute Jacksonville

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8 Rockford 5 Aurora 5 Joiiet... MONDAY. 6 Kockford 9 Joiiet* 10 Aurora

Terre Haute Evansvllie. Hock Island

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Ttrrc Haute tcfesouvilie Evansvilto.

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WEDNESDAY. 10 Joiiet THURSDAY. 16 Jacksonville .11 Joiiet 6 Rock ford

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Evansvitle Hock Island Aurora.

Evansville Rock Island

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Total 1,119 The following is the standing of the various clubs of the league to date:

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IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE BRIDAL PARTY WHEN WIDOWS MARRY-IS

The Art of Falling in I,ove Described—How the Days of Out Xife Differ from Each Other—Words of Advice About Suinmer

Acquaintances—Loud Talkers.

When a widow takes unto herself a second husband no matter if she is only 20 years old she must have the ceremony conducted on principles that correspond with the important fact that she is not a blushing bride who goes to the altar for the first J.ime. The maid of thirty can don pure white garments, h'.de her somewhat mature charms ir.i.ler a veil of tulle, be followed by a procession of young girls and have little boys for ushers if she so wills, but the widow of 20 niust remember that Bho is a ^oman of experience. No white gown or veil for her, no bridesmaids and no ushers unless they are married men. Yes, the verdict has gone forth, and the second venture must be invested with a certain dignity. Therefore none but married people can form a part of the bridal party. The bridesmaids must be matrons, and the ushors and best man Benedicts. Gray is the nearest approach to the snowy-white garments that a widow is permitted to wear, and adainty bonnet replaces the traditional veil. Fashion diotates and we obey.

The best authorities say that whoever desires to experience the passion of love at its fullest perfection must not be too -young. It is as inconsistent to seek for $ho constant and devoted heart beneath the striped flannels of an undergraduate as to look for it within the bodice of a raw school girl who may fall down and worship the first man that crosses her path. In order to fall in love vigorously and satisfactOrilv a man must have arrived at the age of reason. He must have outlived, that is to say? all that went to make him hare-brained, impetuous or incapable of gauging the strength of his emotion, while at the same time he must not have entered that

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ters,while retaining his appreciation of the precious metal when it is pure and unalloyed. The sensation of hearthunger which .oomes to most men at some period of their lives must not have been succeeded by that of either repletion or satiety, and he shouldAill be a believer in true and disintere^d affection while admitting and deploring the rarity of the phenomenon.

Variety is the spice of life, but when one has had a day as nearly perfect as we are likely to see on this earth, would it not be delightful to repeat it exactly as it stood the next day, or at any rate some time in the very near future? These red-letter days come so seldom and nearly always with noplannibg or anticipation to prepare us for them. Perhaps in that very fact this great charm for the unexpected bliss is greater, richer and fuller than the Iong-looked-for occasion that never turns out quite as we had thought. A repetition of the same programme may be given, but there is a change. A minor chord in the music alters the entire harmony, and a trifling incident may completely metamorphose the action until what seemed beautiful and delightful under the circumstances now "becomes tiresome and unenjoyable. A day begins with a promise of rare joy, and its end sees bitter sobs and falling tears. What saems undesireable may prove to be of rare advantage, and knowing all thei»e topsy-turvey happenings of life, does it not seem cruel when we have a few hours of unalloyed joy that never again can they be repeated in exactly the same way.

Friendship progresses so rapidly when one is away in the summer that a week at that time means more than six montfis of society greetings during the winter. Yet very seldom are the friends thus made ever kept, though at the time of parting both sides expect to meet again and frequently, to exchange letters regularly and in fact to water the little plant of intimacy that has sprung into such sudden growth by means of the interchange of visits until the infant shoot has become strong and sturdy tree. We have all done this thing and when we said good bye at the station meant every word of it, but home once reached, household cares, old ties and associations claim our attention, and after perhaps one or two letters from our summer friends the correspondence ceases and too frequently we never hear what becomes of those whom we once expect* ed to know intimately. Now this hi all wrong, If the friendship made away from home waa worthy. Why let it end? life Is too short, genuine friends too few to let them drop out by the wayside when other matters claim our thoughts. If a person to congenial at the shore or in the mountains why should not their society be as agreeable later on, their letters be as pleasing aa their conversation and the liking they

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inspired in the short time of your stay away from home be strengthened instead of lessened as the days go by? You may have hosts of friends at home and argue that you need no more. That is very wrong doctrine, for no one has such wealth in that direction that he should not bp glad to claim one more. Guard against sudden intimacies with indiscriminate acquaintances, but when one is found that is worthy of your regard do not let the length of the continent or the lapse of time make any difference, for like the wild roses that blossom in the hedgerow these wayside friendships prove often times to be the sweetest. fv *»*,

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Our girls are so sweet, so brightand so clever that one hates to find fault where there is so much to praise, but, like the bitter, disagreeable medicine of childhood, this serious talk is given for their good aud as such it is certain to be received in the right spirit. To comeAo the point at once without further preamble, the girl of to-day has fallen into the very unpleasant habit of talking loud in public. It seems to have grown gradually upon her rather than to be something which she cannot help. Perhaps the noise and bustle of the streets is responsible for the high-pitched tones, for certain it is tjiat her voioe rises above all the din, and every one, who cares to listen can hear without effort all about her own private and particular business as she relates it to a friend, who replies in the same tone. All know the charm of a soft, well-modulated voice, and anyone can possess it who will take care and watch out for the first symptoms of rising pitch and at once bringing it back where it belongs. It is' the^harsh loud voice that the foreigner at once notices in our women when they visit our shores. The twang of certain localities, perhaps, could never be cured without moving entirely away from a section, the peculiarities of which are never noticed until brought in contact with other and different-speaking people. It is not the accent but the pilch that offends. A woman with a beautiful face and a high, rasping voice will never seem an charming as the plainer sister with bur soothing, well-modulated tones. Puttiug aside tho question of attractiveness certain it is that it is much |adyllke to. keep our voices weli unuer control, especially in publio places. Good manners, if nothing else, should tell us not to talk in tones thatpenetrato far beyond the bounds for which they are intended. It is hard when omnibuses rattle, street cars jingle and carriages rumble over the stones to kfeep Up a sustained conversation in soft, pleasing tones, but it is much-better to remain absolutely silent and wait for you#opportunity to talk as you should than to take every one within a radious of a square into your confidence. "A word to the wise is sufficient."

The police received a telegram from Montezuma last evening olleriug a reward of ?500 for the arrest of two men who had buncoed Perry Brown, a wealthy farmer and stock broker of Parke county, out of $6,000. No particulars were given, but they have been working through the country north and west of here. On Thursday they were in the neighborhood of Edgar, 111., where they tried the trick on a prominent farmer named George Patrick, but failed. One of them gave the name of Bob Parrisb, represents^ himself cm a nephew of County Treasurer Mussel man, of Paris, and seemed to be well acquainted with the country thereabouts. They both had plenty of money and are described as being of medium size aud light complexion, one being smooth shaven and the other with a light mustache. Their game is tbe old three card monte trick.

On Wednesday night about 11 o'clock George Heidinger Mhtit A1'red Leutz in the left breast and it i« mti, thought thnt be will recover. The pnuies a»o both boyjs and are about l' years old. Those was a party near the corner of Second and MoQatt streets that evening, which was attended by Heldinger. While the party was in jyogress Lentz and some other boys congregated around the house aud amused themselves by throwing gravel against the windows. Heidinger went outand dispersed the crowd which caused Lqulz to lie in wait for him, and later when on hie way home with*some girls Lentz jumped upon him, and Heidinger says that in self defense he drew the revolver and fired. Lents was removed to the hospital, where he lies in critical condition, with tbe chances against hie recovery. Several hours later Heidinger was arrested at his home on north Fourteenth street and was lodged in jail on a charge of stooting with intent to kilL He tells his story as given above, and'it is corroborated by a boy who was with him. He Is a cigar maker and works at Braun's factory his home. The pistol used was a six shooter, boll dog pattern, 32 caliber. On Thursday afternoon Heidinger had an examination before Justice Felsenthal and waa released on 2,000 ball, •,

Wm, Harbison, a cooper by trade, fell dead at his borne, 90S south Ninth street, yesterday morning. He had been afflicted with heart disease tot some time, which caused his death.

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SOME OF THE LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.

Items of Interest to Readers of The Mail who Thirsts for Information Concerning: Passing Events at Home, Local in their

Nature and Inteiestiug in Character. A young man named Charles Miller, 20 years age, of Pierson townabip, is in jail in default of §5,000 bail, on a charge of rape. His alleged victim is Flora Leak, of the same township, an insane girl who is partially paralyzed. When Miller was arrested ha didn't seem to realize tbe enormity of his orime, expressing a readiness to pay a fine and get out of jail.

Suit has been commenced in the Circuit court to set aside tbe will of the late John M. Confare, who diod in Marshall county, this state, on April ISth, 1891. The plaintiffs are Leroy Confare and Mollie Miller, ohildreu of the deceased, and the defendant is Elizabeth Thompson, his wife, to whom he left all his real nnd personal property. The complaint alleges that at the time Confare made his will be was of unsound mind, and that the pretended will was unduly exeouted.

The brUsk laying on east Main street is progressing rapidly, and is now laid as far west as the railroad crossing. The street railway company, by not having its curves ready, has caused delay at Eleventh and Thirteenth streets, but that will be remedied in a few days. Whea the work commences on the west side of the railroad tracks much better time will be made, and there Is reason* to believe that the contract will be com»: pleted by the time the snow files.

The Republicans employed at the car works have organized a branch oi the Lincoln league with the following officers: President, Henry Sohrader vice president, A. M. Alnsworth secretaryr Jerome Perry assistant seoretary, John W. Bogard treasurer, William Eldrige color bearer, James M. Smith attendant color bearers, Charles Berry and Claud Brown captain, John Lutz first lieutenant, Claud Steel second lieuteuaut, William Sbelby. The club now numbers 250 and more are expected,!© join#

The,v fallowing J# thp report of the number of cases investigated during the month of June by Inspector Bradbury of the Terre Haute Humane Society, for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals: Children abandoned or neglected, 7 children beaten or abused, 8 ohildren having improper homos, 0 children incorrigible, 8 overloading animals, 11 driving animals when galled or lame, 13 animals deprived of necessary food or shelter, 9 animals ordered to stable, 0 warned, 18 ordered out of city, 12 animals taken from work, 8 animals killed, being unlit for further use, 0 dogs killed, 18.

This week Budd Doble loaded up his palace stock car and took east the following animals. Nancy Hanks, 2:09, Jack, 2-A2H, McDoel, 2:15X, Axle, Belle Vara, 2:22)4, Sea Girl, 2:25^, Kate Sparks, 1:29, Victor, 2:20}4 and Jimmy Temple, 2:2A yearling colt by Axtell was taken along to be delivered to the owner, Mr. A. B. Darling, of Nevir York. Tbe lot, which went by express to Philadelphia, was in charge of George Starr who was accompanied by Wm. Kelser, Peter Neilson and eight grooms or rubbers. Nancy Hanks will trot against her record next Thursday. There remain here thirty five horse# belonging to the satne stable, In charge of pr. Hollenbeck and Charles Doble.

A young man named Charles D. Wilgus, of this city, furnished Brazil with one. of its numerous sensations this week. Wilgus was t» have been married t* Mis* Flora Wagner, a glfl of 15, iu the Methodist church, of Brazil, last Sunday'evening. At tho time set for the ceremony an officer Ws*« on band to arrest th« prospective .groom for bigamy, but as neither of the parties to the ceremony put in an appearance the officer and tbe audience were disappointed. Later it transpired that the ceremony had been performed on Saturday night, and on Monday be was placed under arrest. It is alleged that in 1884 be was married to a woman named Lillio Butler, and that in December, 1800, without the formality of a divorce, he married Miss Clara J. Brentlingor, daughter of John T. Brentlinger, of 1430 Third avenue, tbe bride being only 18 years old. About two mouths later Mrs. Wilgus made the discovery that her husband had a wife living when he married her. She went to her father and Wilgus was compelled to get a divorce from wife No. 1, bat has yet failed to marry No. 2, although she has a child by him. The magistrate who heard the case in Brazil, on tbe testimony of wife No. 2, bound Wilgus over to tbe circuit court in tbe sum of $500, and in default of bail was sent to jail. While here Wilgus worked for tbe American Wheel company, the car works and tbe rolling mill, bis home being at 1436 Third avenue. He has two brothers here, named Cartwrlgbt, one of whom works at the car works, and the other keepn a seeond hand store oo east Main street. If tbe charge against Wilgus is true as stated he can., be indicted to this county for bigamy. 7-.

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