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"TOWN TALK.

COUNTY OFFICIALS AND THE STARVATION SCALE OF WAGES,

The Fee and Salary Bill

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latare will Tend to tiring Oat Cheap Labor for Office—Comment* on Street Paving and Other Matter*.

The Republicans are busy this afternoon turning out candidates for the various office* in this county. At the commencement of the campaign for nomination* the number of place hunters on that ticket wsa small, but during the past week it has swelled to respectable proportions. For some reason there has been a dearth of candidates which no party has heretofore experienced in this neck o* woods. There are quite a number of Republicans who would have been candidates had they not been afraid of the third party movemeat injuring their prospects, and there are still others who have kept out ol the race because they can see nothing in {^financially, though success were assured. The Democrats will mako their nominations next Saturday, and the convention promises to be devoid of excltemont. There are only two nominations which are looked upon as being of any importance, and they are settled now, so that the convention wont be much more than a ratification meeting. This year the German element doesn't seem to hanker after anything in either party. Among the Republicans Dan HI reel has been boomed by his frieuds for sheriff, but his business is good aud ho prefers it to spending time and money in the pursuit of a position which would only make him a target for every irresponsible crank who might want to take a shot at him. August Busch and F. V. Bichowsky decline the nominations for treasurer and sonator for similar r6asons. Under the present voting system no candidate 'jan speud his money with the assurance that it will do him any good, consequently the "hurrah" element will cut little or no figure In the present campaign. The political battle this year will be one of reason, and personal abuse must go to the wall in the face of argument. This wont be a good year for pothouse politician!!, cross roads orators or torch light processions, Irit the man who can otter sound reasons will have a hearing. 0

Probably the principal reasou for the scarcity of candidates this year is the manner in which the last legislature «ut the fees and salaries. Under the new law the following salaries are allowed in this county: Clerk of the Circuit court, {15,000 per year auditor, $5,000 per year recorder, $2,500per year treasurer, $4,000 per year sheriff, $4,000 per year county assessor, $3 per day for each day actually employed. These salaries aro to be paid from the county funds, but do notapply to any official who was elected prior to the passage of the act. It will be readily seen that when the officials pay clerk hire from the uma uamed none of them will haveau} margin for profit or campaign expenses. Take the clerk, for Instance he cannot get along with less than four assistants, which, at the lowest possible estimate, cost him at least |3,000 per year, leaving (2,000 per year as compensation for diligent work under heavy bond In a very responsible position, The auditor has three clerks which prabably cost him no less than $2,750 per year, the treasurer two and the sheriff an Innumerable body of helpers. The salaries provided by the legislature are not commensurate with the work, and are not calculated to secure the best men for tho places. The aet might very appropriately have been styled "An Act for the Suppression of Office Seekers," while its rates could very properly be labeled "Starvation Salaries." It Is true that any person who considers the figures too low need not run for the office, but at the same time it must be remembered that good service should be properly paid. In these days of labor agitation the demagogue is very load in his profession of friendship for the laboring man, while at the same time he tries to curry favor with his constituents by cutting down the wages of the public servants to starvation rates. If the laborer is worthy of his hire he should have his pay.

The new law is apparently Intended to save money to the county, but will it do It? It doesn't abolish the objectiontionable system of fee*, and under Its provisions law will be the same expensive luxury which It has ever been that Is if the fees have been collected. The salaries of the five principal offices in this county •g8*f*to The fee* to be collected by those officers are to be turned over to the county treasurer, and are to become a portion of the county fund. Presumably they will amount to more than the salaries In the aggregate. But there la no reward to the county official who collect* and pays over theee fees, neither is there any pumishment for his failure to do so. The law dosent meet his approbation, not oan he be blamed tor that, and he will try to make It unpopular aa possible. If no fee* are collected and paid into the county treasury the county will be loser by the

new law to the tune of $20,500 per year, nearly all£of which la now paid in fees, and the burden of which la not imposed on the people at all. The new law la intended to make public office a public snap, but the snap will never materialhie. It is similar to the Illinois law, which contains the same provision In regard to the collection and disposition of fees. In good counties the fees were never collected, and the commissioners have generally been open to a compromise I which proyides that the county official shall take the fees for bis pay and that the amount of his salary shall remain in the counter treasury. That's the way it has been done in Illinois, and that's the way it will soon be done in Indiana, provided the law is allowed to stand. Either that or there will soon be a scarcity of men who want office and the service will be poorly administered.

Anything in regard to street paving is now of more than passing interest to the people of this city. In South Bend, this state, where paving has passed the experimental stage, one of the papers has this to say concerning the matter: "The comparative merits of brick and block paving* have been sufficiently tested in South Bend to settle the material points of difference, and the conclusion arrived at is that for South Bend both are desirable, brick for business streets and block for residence streets. Brick proves to be solid enough for the heaviest traffic the streets are subjected to, particularly that laid on Main street, in which theexperiment of one course placed edgewise on a gravel foundation was tried. It does not show a scratch for all the wear it has been given, it is as smooth as a floor, and with an occasional rain keeps itself clean. If the soil would cling to it a little it would be easier on the horses. It is too bard for driviug and too noisy for residence streets. Cedar blocks* make an easy, smooth and noiseless pavement that, with a porous soil, will last from ten to fifteen years, which is long enough. So the conviction is becoming well settled for the business center and Its vicinity and for streets used for heavy traffic brick is the thing, but that outside of these precincts block is preferable." This carries out the idea which many of our people have concerning paving. The blocks spoken of are similar to the old Nicholson pavement, about which little is heard tfcese days, and the place of which is now taken by asphalt, which makes as good a roadway as brick without the noisy feature. As far aa can be learned brick pavement will not prove popular on residence streets where it is desirable that driving should be accompanied by the least possible noise.

Certainly no one can thut fault with the present council in the matter of industry. Thus far It has been giving its attention strictly to business, and each member seems afraid to stay away. Miduight has become the favorite hour for adjournment, and special meetings are tho order. Some things it Is doing well and others unwisely. At the last mooting ex-Street Commissioner Nehf had ancAber inning and the case has been re-opened. The new members of the committee think that all has not yet been told, and there are new witnesses yet to be beard from. If all that is said is true there will yet be some Interesting developments. It seems there are some objections to opening streets in the south end. This was to be expected from those who wish to hold small farms as residence lots within the city limits, but it should not be allowed to interfere with public improvements. These streets should all have been opened years ago, when it could have been done to the advantage of the city and property owner alike. The longer the matter is delayed the more difficult it will be to accomplish the work. Men who are kicking now would have ofiered on objections ten or fifteen years ago, and their kick will gain in strength as the years are allowed to roll by without action. Those streets in the south end should all be opened. They can be opened at a smaller cost now than they could be opened a year hence. If the opening is delayed they will soon be covered with buildings, whieh has frequently prevented street openings where streets are much needed. This Is an era of advancement, and no one should be allowed to stand in its way. Where streets are needed they should be opened, no matter who kicks.

A heavy wind and rain storm swept over this locality on Wednesday attarnoon. A number of fine shade trees were blown down also several electric light poles, and the fire alarm wire* suffered considerable damage. Hie lighting circuit at the street railroad power house was burned out, and the telegraph service was demoralised. At the distillery the frame work supporting the walk and pipes through which the alcohol and distilled water la oonvey sd from the rectifying to the cistern rooms was blown down, dlscoaaectlng the pipes and causing much km of spirits. The streets were flooded with warn and Main street being now wltbootdralnage, presented a Venetian appearance. When buainess la dolt tit the west end now tho people fish in the gutters frem their frost doors. qp

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WOMAN'S WAYS.

THE COMPANY OF PRETTY, HAPPY GIRLS THE SECRET OF YOUTH.

The Patronizing Girl who Frequent* Summer Hotels—Woman who Wants to Forchsse—Etiquette of Card*—When a Girl

Think* she has Reached Womanhood.

We have discovered the secret of eternal youth. The great riddle is solved and without a single cosmetic, a hair restorer or even the omnipotent masssge ten years have rolled away from onr tired shoulders, and a young, indefatigable girl stands in the place of the weary woman who found the world at times a trifle hard to battle with. Ask yon what brought about so startling transformation Nothing more nor leil than looking into the mirror of our vanished past through the presence of bright, sweet, loveable young girls, watching their ways, entering into their feelings and breathing in the very essence of joyous life that emanates from their graceful fitting figures as they pass in review in the great corridor of a seaside hotel. Great wafts of ozone with the happy laughter, and who can sit by glum, miserable and old when they have only to look and become inspired with some of the overflowing vitality and spirit of youth. If you wish to grow prematurely old, shut your eyes to the lovely, dainty faces about you and think only of your own image in the mirror as you saw it last, close your ears to the clear, bright absolutely, natural laughter, and, in fact, retire into a shell, which will grow harder and harder as the years go by.

She'irusually pretty and attractive to the men. which accounts in part for her demeanor to the other girls less fortunate than herself. She is seldom oyer 21 or 22 or she would be likely to have more sense, and she is very numerous, which goes to prove that there are hosts of pretty young women to be found almost anywhere in America, but especially do they thrive at fashionably summer resorts. Her tactics are to be* almost affectionate. Terms of endearment trip glibly from the tongue, though they are used, as a rule, only to show her own importance and but preface some condescending remark that makes one want to tear her eyes out yet cannot resent it, owing to the very sweet manner in which it is said. A woman or girl with any spirit will not be patronized. She may not have as much money as some, sb§ may not ocoupy a social position equal to her patroness, yet she has a spirit of independence left and unless favors can be given without showing the spirit of condescension, the great stepping oft of the exalted pedestals that such attentions indicate, she would rather never go anywhei-e, see any one or do anything excepting when she need not have forced upon ber the knowledge of how much is being done for her in the notice of one so greatly her superior. A genuine desire to bring eqjoyment into another's life and ostentatious condescension are two entirely different matters, and can riever be confounded even by the very high-spirited girl.

No matter how many clothes a woman possesses or how nearly new they are, she will feel compelled to buy just one more sweet thing if she is invited to go away. There will be some occasion anticipated in the future that she has no suitable costume for, therefore she must at once select such a one before she will feel entirely satisfied. Suppose she knows a garden party will be one of tho festive events of the visit she intends to make. What shall ahe wear? is the question. She thinks of it for hours and at the end of that time is nearly as undecided as when she began. She starts out, however, and looks over the materials and at last decides that ahe will get a pin-striped shot surah In the opalescent shades of gray and baby blue have a Figaro jacket of Irish point, a full vest of delicate blue chiffron, and a full rosette and long ends of pale blue gros grain ribbon brought artistically around the slim waist. We admire ber taste, don't you? Suppose she cannot afford anything so elaborate. Well, then, she chooscs a white embroidered muslin over a maize silk underskirt the neck cut down back and front, short elbow sleeves and a wide sash of maize moire ribbon. With this she will wear a Leghorn bent becomingly to suit her features and trimmed with a largo white moire ribbon bow and yellow chrysanthemums. Both are charming gowns, and most appropriate for the anticipated occasion. Let her select a jaunty, all-red costume. Blazer and skirts in the fiery tone, a loose vest of cream surah,a,Tasting cap of cream cloth, and every man on board will be her slave or we dontl now a fetching costume when we see one.

The tiny scrap o( white with Its engraved line has come to be recognized as a most potent factor in the ^orid of fashion. Therefore a few words regarding its style and usage may not be out of place. To begin with, the vial ting card abould be engraved in plain, elegant script. 4 printed oard is an abomination *»d violation of every ethic of

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ytjpd fdrhiiiScA lady's card should ,jt«e of \?5inm size, white in color, thesvtdress right-hand corner at the bottom. and her reception day, if she b*^me, in the opposite corner. Gentlenj^ cards are.'Mh a rule, Smaller and ua:^$ er than lj«Jes'. The prefix Mr. isVei otfdnerally used^and if a man owns {/.Tree names the/ ire engraved In full, therefore "Mr. Townsend Allen Bust" Would be correct where Mr. T. A. or Mr. Townsend A. Burt^would not. A lady's card should be engraved with thepreflx Mrs. or Miss. Of course the second daughter becomes MissElizabeth Marvin, while her elder sister is always Miss Marvin. Under no circumstances should a woman's card refer to her husband's profession, Mrs. Dr. Cleveland, Mrs. Judge Reynolds or Mrs. Colonel King being in very bad ^orm. Clergymen prefix Rev. and physicians use either Dr. before or M. IX after, but never the two in conjunction^

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titles with U. S. A. or U. S. N. following as, for instance, Captain Percy Wilde, U. S. A., or Lieutenant Horaoe Clover, U. S. N. As a general thiug a young "lady entering Society as a debutante has hdr name engraved on the same card as her mother. Widows oan retain their husband's or their own Christian names as they choose. Of course in legal business the Christian name is the only one ever used. When oalllng a card should be left tor every member of the family who are'in society. A wife takes her husband's card if be is not able to4ac company her. A card sent.in answer to an invitation generally means the mere acceptance of It. Cards should be' seu to all colling acquaintances when residence i»«hanged. Unless these little points are observed, how can one expect the courtesies that are but returns of our own.

Directly a girl attains the dignity of long gowns and puts up her hair she considers that womanhood is reached &nd looks upon herself as having forever put away childish things into that dim, chaotic past where visions of broken dolls, blue-eyed kittens and sundry* other belongings mingle in a confused jumble. She prides herself on her dignity, really knows roore of tiuPworld than her mother, and is indeed a very niuch^lfffo little person than she will be girls, do hot be *r i«&rn&*/6u the sweet qualities dt

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life richer and fuller, no matter what age you have attained. Let not the bloom of the childish faith in the good and true be rubbed from the peach by ooptact with the world. It ennobles the possessor, and is not as much of a delusion as cynics are pleased to consider it. Change not the loving confidence in mother for secrets with some new-found friend. There is no one in the world who enjoys the little private confidential talks as she does, or knows better how to advise and counsel. You will never be too old to do without mother. You need her more when babyhood is left far behind than when she sung your little form to sleep or guided your tottering feet in their first efforts at navigation. Above all keep your childish appreciation of little things. Let the same pure unrestrained feeling that made you go into rapturss over a present of your first French doll enter into the pleasures of maturer life. Do not attempt to become so seasoned and blase that nothing can rouse you. Rather be gushing than utterly passive. The enthusiasm of youth is what colors the sky a more brilliant blue, renders the sunshine brighter and warmer and makes life altogether richer and fuller for its possession. Therefore retain these childish attributes as long as you can, for when they are once dispelled people and things assume a very difler« ent aspect, and try as you may you can never again look with the same eyes on the every day affairs of life.

CURRENT COMMENT.

ts 1 A queer result of people getting in hot water Is that as a rule they are roasted.

The lock-out and its consequences are plain at Homestead, but what's the key to it?

The man who feeds the world has very little time and less Inclination to talk politics these July days. *z

The latest novelty among Democrats Is "the Hill shave." The barber cuts you and you don't feel it.

Considering the troubles over labor in all parts of the country, maybe the tramp is Instinctively wise In having^ nothing to do with it. IS

In levying campaign assessments on the candidates the Prohibition collectors will simply invite them to call and pay their water rent.

Now that the nominations are over we can all afford to give proper attention to the real business of the nation: i. e., the Sullivan -Corbett fight.

All signs fail in dry wealhsr said stranger last night who traveled twenty blocks in the city without finding the name of a single street, j:

The main dlfferenee between the railroad variety and the ordinary hog Is, that while jus* within the law not to kill the former the latter may be cored.

Ben Butler is losing little sleep over

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The spectacled feat tires of Terence V. Powderly are igain on duty in the daily papers. Since Mr. Powdorly quit work years ago to agitate politics he has been one of the most prominent workingmen

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They have torn down another American flag up in Canada. This is the second time this his been done in^a comparatively short time. The indications are that the liquor law is not strictly enforced up In that country^

They are fond of old things down In Delaware. A Sussex county farmer preserves with pious care and exhibits with pride an ear of corn grown upon his father's farm in 1835 and another produced from the ancestral acres in 1735.

They claim to have found Noak's ark If they have found it you can bet a bushel of diamonds to a peck of pecans that Chicago will, get it for the World's Fair. Nothing ever escaped Chicago except ftoah and David Benuet Hill.

Chicago never does any thing'in a half hearted way. It goes the whole hog or none. It has raised the building fund for Its university, $1,000,000 and is going after more, like the man who got the earth and wanted the moon. Chicago is an amazing wonder.

The Irish factional warfare is largely responsible for the absence of that predicted Liberal tidal wave in Great Britain. The wrangling Parnellites and anti-Parnellites have, in the, past year or two, done more against the pause of home rule.than the Tories could do in a decade.

Railroad men in England agree with Charles Francis Adams when he said the safest place in which to spend an hour or two is on an express train on one of the main railways. Last year only five passengers were killed on all the railways of the United Kingdom, while on the streets of Londou alone 147 deaths and 5,784 injuries resulted from accidents.

FOR THE LADIES.

Small silver card trays have perforated bottoms a8r:wellas perforated borders. Artificial Jleld flowers ,on a foundation of white lace make the newest lamp shades,

Chamois gld^es, both in natural tint and white, are a great deal worn, this summer. "t

Tiny foliage ropes with a slight addition of flowers grace a dotted Swiss evening gown.} W

An inkstand, clock, calendar and stamp box combined is one of the"latefct novelties."

Miniature breastpins, such as our great-graudmotbers may have worn, aro among things coming Into faahion again.

The newest veils are of white gauze on which is the finest of bead embroidery, which does not improve the tppearance of the wearer.

It looks as if those Dresden-bandied silk parasols and sunshades mere destined to become "common" before the ordinary time.

Circular thermometers of Ivory and its imitations bound in perforated ornaments of silver have the central spaces used as a calendar.

Mepblsto red is a most popular shade of the fashionable color, and Mephisto ornaments, which are two or four curves of jet set high in front amid loops of ribbon, are quite the rage.

Peeresses of Great Britain are free from arrest or imprisonment on civil processes, whether they are of the nobility by birth, marriage or creation. A peeress charged with a criminal offense must be tried by the House of Lords.

Belts bavo become almost as much of a craze as 'the ubiquitous bow-knot. When the summer belle starts out on the warm-weather campaign she trill be careful to supply herself with the latest and prettiest fancies in waist protectors.

It is generally admitted that the best way to prevent decay of the teeth Is to use a good antiseptic lotion. The following is a good formula: Take of carbolic acid fifteen grains thymol, eight grains, boric acid, seven drachms, essence of peppermint, twenty drops tincture anise, two and a half drachms, and water two pints. Mix thoroughly, and use every night and morning with a brush, as you would any other dentifrice.

The Paris, 111., races commence on Tuesday, August 2nd, and conclude on the following Friday. There will be fourteen noes during the four days, and the parses aggregate $2,600, a sum sufficient to insure good sport. Paris has always been noted for its partiality to good horseflesh, and Its noes, like Its fairs, an bound to be a success

The sheriff's bill against the county for boarding prisoners during June was &79J96 The council should hurry up and complete that stone yard. The long' er the city is without it the more apparent becomes the necessity for

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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 Paulas Events*at Home, Local in their.

Nature and Intel astinjr in Character.^

The fall reunion of the old soldiers of the Eighth district will be held in this city on September 15, 16 and 17. There will be a meeting in G. A. R. hall next Monday evenlug to which all oitizens are invited.

The Main street paving is progressing rapidly, now that all engaged in it have become thoroughly acquainted with the work, and it will only be a short time until the work is completed. The contractors want to work night and day, and if a force of men can be procured it will be done.

Rev. B. Mitchell will occupy the pul-* pit of the Christian church next Sunday both morning and evening, with lectures on "The Religions of India." Mr^ Mitchell was a missionary in India for seven years and is a man of earnestness and piower. He brings with hiui idols and other subjects with which to illustrate his lecture.

Justice Joseph M. Wildy resigned his position this week, and the resignation was acoepted by the board of county commissioners, who appointed George F. Hampton, of 814 south Fourth street, to the vacancy. John A. Hay was also appointed justice of the peace for Fayette township, in place of John Martin, who was elected but failed to qualify.

Taooma Tribe No. 142, I. O. R. M., at its regular meeting this week adoptedMr. Alder. On account of th6 resignation of N. R. McNabb the following officers were promoted and installed: Sachem, A. J. Thompson senior sagamore, Frank Shewmaker junior sagamore, Charles Herat. The river excursion, intended for Thursday night, was postponed until next week. it tii

On Thursday morning Riley O'Neill, who lived at Grant station, in this ty, was found dead in his bed by ft, neighbor who called at his business. He had been iafflioti-^^itl^^ dropsy for several mouths. tlbaf^.

9 a I dren had been visiting imroai several weeks, and he was alone at-bis home. Deceased was a member of the^ K. of P. lodge at Coal Bluft. s.t

The colored students of the Atlanta University gave an object lesson to their

more favored white brethVeu and staters the past year. Six hundred colored students paid into the treasury of the institution in cash 910,200 and one hour's work each day. If that doesn't show' pluck and spirit and the desire to educate, what does? The 116,200 did not come from rich parents but from hard work in the cane aud cotton fields.

During the last year there were 150 saloons in town which paid tho city license. Of these 124 expired last week, and the owners in 119 cases came forward and renewed. This makes a total of 151 now being operated according to law, and five going in full blast without any license. The names of those who have failed to step up and settle have been handed to the police, and unless they pay at once prosecutions will follow without further delay.

The boulevard, which is a continuation of College avenue east of the city limits, has for some time been a favorite drive with citizens who own speedy horses. Those who have been using it principally have bad it put in race track trim for a mile on the east end, which is scraped dally. Of late the wheelmen have taken possession of it* getting in the way of drivers and scaring horses. There's blood on the moon, and war may be expected at any time.

The board of county commissioners met in special session this week and let the contract for an iron bridge across Otter creek at Markle's mill. For the ironwork there were sixteen bidders, the lowest being #3,950 by the Jackson Iron Company, of Jackson, Mich., who were given the work. The contract for stone was awaided to E. W. Walsh at £8.75 per cubic yard, and also the exes vation at 91 per cubic yard. There were two bid* for the new wash house at the poor asylum. Tho lowest was $1,664.75, by Cortne'r A Gardiner, who were given the contract. "The Terra Haute Tool Works Demoeratic Club," is a new political organization which sprung into existence at the tool works last Tuesday evening. The following are the officers President, Frederick Skeltan vice-president, A. D. Walker secretary, D. Ward treasurer, Thomas Ketley captain, Edward Brander 1st lieutenant, L. J. Hager 2nd lieutenant, John Brennan color-bearer, Jerry Johnson orderly sergeant, C. A. Boyle committee on finance, W. B. Myers, Geo. Edmunds, H« 8. Urban, W. H. Bacon tfnd Cary Johnson. The object Is to work In conjunction with the First ward Cleveland and Stevenson club. There wen seventy-five members at the •tart.

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