Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 23, Number 41, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 April 1893 — Page 4
THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE
SUBSCRIPTION PRICK, 52.00 A YEAK.
E. P. WESTFALL,
PUBLISHER.
PUBLICATION OFFICE.
Nos. 20 and 22 Sooth F4ftb Street, Printing House Square.
The Mall is sold in tlie city by 250 newsboys and all newsdealers, and by agent* in 30 surrounding town#.
TERRE UADTE APRIL 8, 1893.
THE WATER QUESTION.
WELL WATER CONDUCIVE TO THE SPREAD OF SEVERAL DISEASES.
An Analysis Shows that None of the Well Water of tht* City is Fit to Drink, and that If Dtaense Is to be Avoided Its Use
Should bo Abandoned Wlthont Delay. There la no room to doubt that with the least encouragement cholera will gain a foothokl and spread rapidly in this country during the comingsummer and fall, nor will much encouragement from without be required to give it impetus. In nearly all cities in the country the conditions may be said to fayor the spread of the disease. Here In Torre Hauto the streets and alleys have never been in worse sanitary condition, and thus far the general cleaning up process has only reached the preparatory stage. But while cholera is strictly a tilth disease, and thrives only where filth is found, people should not fall into the falso beliof that clean streets, yards and alleys will prevent its introduction and spread. In Hamburg last year, where it raged with terrible fatality, and from whence It camo to tbo gates of this country, its cause was traced directly to the use of bad water, and in other portions of Europe it has been traced to the same CtiUHO.
In the oastern cities of this country the sanitary authorities are giving more than the usual attention which is bestowed on the water supply. It is a well established fact that nothing conduces so strongly to typhoid fever or bowel complaints of all kinds as bad water. Recognizing this fact the board of hoalth of this state has issued an order to the railroad companies forblddiug them to furnish their patrons with wator from any well located within sevfnfyllre feet of a vault or cesa-pool. If thin la a good rule to enforce against the railroad companies it would be even better if applied to families. If enforced In this city It would almost, if not quite, stop the uso of well water, and it should bo done. There Is scarcely a well in the city which is not closer than sevonty live feet to a vault, nor Is It drawing it much too strong to say that there is scarcely a well In town whose water is pure and flt to drink. Sam pies of water from wells in all portions of the city, together with samples of hydrant water, have been analysed by Prof. Noyes, of Rose Poly technic, and the result was unfavorable to the wells and very complimentary to the works supply.
In his report Prof. Noyes says: "The result of the analysis shows that tbo wall waters, without exeoptlon, have been, at somo time In their history, seriously contaminated with organic matter. Whotv this contamination is estimated, as Frankland has suggested, on the amount of nitrogen In the form of nitrates and otherwise which is present In the water, and on the knowi: composition of London sewage, It is expressed in the column headod previous sewage contamination. This column shows that the contamination has been [equivalent to tho introduction of ordl i»ry city sewisge Into the waters to the of to one-sixth of the
IMnouuthasone-eighth
veight of the water. It is true that in tn passage through the soil this organic natter beon very largely oxidiaed Lnd that the waters are without disagreeable or odor. But the use
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waters with such a history is rovoltig the imagination, Furthor than cases are known in which ['alert similar to these have produced rious epidemics of typhoid fever and
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wo been a prolific source of disease, he germs which produce such diseases known to obstinately resist the oxl-
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King and filtering action of the soil and ad way into waters at very ponderable distances from the '•place of introduction. The amount of total solids in the well aters shows them all to be hard and ost of them excessively so. Even wrt from the danger of the presence of tease germs, the potable use of waters ruining such large amounts of solid alters must be considered objection-
re* [Thttie well waters are so bad in char|tar thats com pari sou of the individual i*scarcely necessary. The amounts
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total solids and of chlorine show that ero Is a somewhat greater contaminathe waters in the more thickly opled portions of the oity. This is rHMSi&Uy noticeable in the wells at vrtRth and Main and at Fourth and enry (the Lawrence well). This is so
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that I was led to examine the Hs at Ninth and Cherry and at Jflnth ll Mulberry tor chlorine, thinking It possibly there might be a contam:Ioa with salt water from the oil
This appears not to bo the case, the fiwt of the three welb contains the stxwttd !". parts of chlorine (jittiou, Thesa results show that the %i Seventh and Main and at Fourth
Cherry »r* pnr*ably tsonUunl»»ti*dl some sou re that the at Ninth ftud Cherry J* lr the lively stable "p-
posite. Many authorities lay great stress on the presence of chlorine in waters which should, naturally, be nearly free from that element. In the present case the amounts of chlorides and of nitrates indicate that much of the drainage of the c'ty finds its way into these wells. It is doubtful if any well in the city can be found which is free from such pollution.
A glance at the analysis of the hydrant water shows that it is superior to the well waters in almost every particular. The previouscontamination of the water is comparatively insignificant. The much smaller amount of total solids in the hydrant water shows its superiority fdr boiler purposes aa well as for domestic use.
In conclusion I would say that it would undoubtedly contribute much to the health of the city if these wells coald be closed. If this cannot at once be eflected by official action, the citizens should, at least, be warned of the danger there is in using such waters."
As a result of this analysis many have abandoned the use of well water, aDd all should do so. The water work* plant here is one of the finest and most complete in the country, and its efficiency is being increased, as its usefulness becomes better appreciated. At the present time it has thirty-six milesof mains, varying from twenty-four to four inches in diameter and reaching every portion of the city. Its capacity is IS,000,000 gallons every twenty-four hours, though the demand never exceeds 2,500,000 gallons. Tho smaller four inch pipe is being rapidly replaced by twelve inch mains, no less than two miles going down at the present time and more to follow, and at the same time preparations are being made to put in a new filter at a cost of $25,000 or more. In the mean time the cost of service to consumers has been steadily reduced, until connections which formerly cost $15 can now be obtained for $5. A family with a house of six rooms, bath room, closet, and street sprinkling for a lot of thirty feet, can now obtain all the water they want to use at a cost of less than five cents per day. In addition it should be romembered that water on the premises in this way is an efficient guard against lire and secures material reduction in insurance rates.
The Spring,
Of all seasons in tbo year, is the time for making radical changes in regard to health. During the winter, the system becomes to a onrtain extent clogged with waste, and the blood loaded with impurities, owing to lack of exerciso, close confinement in poorly ventilated shops and homos, and other causes. This is the cause of tho dull, sluggish, tired feeling so general at this season, and which must be overcome, or the health may be eutirely broken down. Hood's Sarsaparilla has attained the greatest popu larlty all over the country as the favorite Spring Medicine. Tt expels the accumulation of impurities through the bowels, kidney*, liver, lungs and skin, gives to the blood the purity and quality necessary to good health and overcomes that tired feeling.
Kimball organs lu every style of case and woods at Noel Bros., 641 Main.
Lace nnd Swiss Curtains. We cloan curtains in the very best manner at the following prices: Lace curtains, 85 cents each Swiss curtains, ironed and polished by hand, 50 cents each coloring, 10 cents extra. We handle them with the least possible strain on the fabric. They are washed by hand, stretched and Ironed by our most experienced aud trustworthy employes. HUNTER LAUNDERING AND DYBING CO.
Gee Whiz! Roller and Lace Curtains you can't rest at Wood, Williams A Co.
Money saved in buying a piano or organ at Noel Bros., 641 Main street,
House cleaners, don't fail to see us if you noed anything when you are cleaning house. Wood, Williams & Co.
Now that winter has finally and permanently retired frotyi the lap of spring it is time for you to change that old winter hat for something newer, lighter and more fashionable. If you want to do this to the best advantage call on Loeb the Hatter, 515 Main street, who has a full line of all tho latest styles of the best makes, and also the finest assortment of children's hats ever brought to this city.
The world renowned "Sleek Pianos" can bo found at Noel Bros. Music House, 6-U Main street.
New and big variety of Mattings at Wood, Williams «fc Go's.
Among the catacombs at Rome is a heathen inscription of a husband's affection for his wife during their union. She never displeased him but once, and that was by dying. The deaths by martyrdom are nothing compared to the untimely ends caused by wholesalers and rectifiers poisonings. Live, prosper. Use only pure liquors. Old Cobweb Hall. P. N. STAFF.
Bed Room Suites a specialty at Wood, Willi^ns & Oo's.
All kinds of spectacles fitted and war anted at J. Kern's.
W. M. Slaughter, of 28 south Sixth street, has a special bargain in a 3 room house and 40 fool lot on Liberty avenue, if sold immediately also a good house aud one acre of ground in the north end. Two
rooms for
Rossell, tho square Bicycle dealer.
Oysters, Fished Poultry
Rector & Go's,
414 Ohio street. Telephone 283. Will be closed on Sunday.
Rossell, the square Bicycle dealer.
Go to Griffith's for Shoes.
The veteran watchmaker, Jacob Kern, for the tetter accommodation of his increasing number of customers, has removed from north Seventh street, to No. 3 Main street, in the Bindley block.
TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL, APRIL 8, 1893
rent on Main street near &
Third. It will pay you to visit the elegant music house of Noel Bros., 641 Main
Griffith's Palace Shoe Store 420 Mam. I S a Safeties! Safeties! $60 cushion tired at $29.50. $50 cushion tired at $22 f! $85 cushion tired at These goods are warranted for one year. Terre Haute Bicycle Agency, 715 Main.
Chamber Sets{l5eaSn.'
Great inducements offered intending Piano or Organ purchasers at Noel Bros. Music House, 641 Main street.
Chamber Suites, Probst, 642 Wabash avenue.
The finest line of Pianos and Organs ever brought to the city can be seen at Noel Bros., 641 Main street.
It Always Cures!
Terre Haute, Sept. 1,1891.
During last winter after suffering several weeks with a seyere cold and cough, which the persistent use of difierent socalled remedies had failed to relieve, I finally tried Gulick fe Co's Syrup White Pine, Wild Cherry and Tar and was soon better, less than one bottle entirely curing me. I do most heartly recommend its use.
J. A. MARSHALL, Mauager Baldwin Music Store.
Suitable and safe for all ages. Large bottles, 50 cents.
Dr. B. E. GLOVER,
Specialty: Diseases of the Rectum. 104 SOUIH SIXTH STREET
Hall Racks, Probst, 642 Wabash avenue.
Everything in the way of Housekeeping Goods at Wood, Williams fe Co.
Attend Garvin Commercial College. Cor. Third and Main streets. Day and night school. Thorough business course, Shorthand, Typewriting and Telegraphy.
Rossell, the square Bicycle dewier.
Easter Novelties{SMS5£'
Our Carpets were bought before the advance in prices and we can therefore save you from one to two dollars on a Carpet. Wood, Williams «fe Co.
You will miss it if you buy your sprfng Carpet before you see us. Wood, Williams ft Co.
Buy Furniture and Carpets at Wood, Williams & Co.
T. J. Griffith's shoes are the cheapest,
Dinner 8ets{iBEMRT£:
Leave your measure with Goodman & Hlrsctaler for anew Spring Suit or light weight Overcoat. First class work best of trimmings and perfect fitting garment absolutely guaranteed.
FRESH OYSTERS.
E. W. Johnson intends, this season, as for many years past, to lead the oyster trade and make his ^establishment headquarters for the finest New York and Baltimore Oysters. He has just received a choice lot.
GROUND FLOOR DENTAL FARLORS. Dr Marbach has re-opened his Dental parlors at 124 south Sixth street.
Rossell, the square Bicycle dealer.
All the spring styles in Dunlap hats and all the leading shades also the greatest and best variety of children's hate and caps ever shown in this city, are to be found with the oldest and always reliable firm of Sykes & Gray at the old stand, 419 Main street.
Baby Carriages {SeMafnr:
J. A. Weldon, the 7th street grocer, will give you the most for your money. Tryhiia Seeing is believing. All nice goods
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A Mew Scheme.
*EEarry A. Dodson, who sells Shoes cheaper than anybody, will establish a new rule. Each cash sale will be registered and every twentieth customer will be presented with a one dollar bill. The cheapest place in the city. No shoddies. Come and see the job lot of samples at less than cost. Agent for the celebrated Douglass shoe. HARRY A. DODSON, 27 south Fourth street, the blue front.
ftParlor Tables, Probst's, 642 Wabash avenue. Bright
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suggest the rapid approach of spring and the rush of building. Don't forget that
Finkbiner & Duenweg
are leaders in Builders' Hardware and sppplies. 528 Main street.
Cakes, Rolls and Ice Cream every day at Lawrence's.
All kinds of Fancy Cakes and KoJJ^ every day at Ed Lawrene.
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All kinds of Ice- Cream (moulded, fruit and plain) at Lawrence's.
Apples, Oranges, Bananas and Lemons at Hertfelder's, cor. 4th and Merry streets.
Go to E. R. Wright & Co., for Strawberries, Pineapples, Navel Oranges, Maple Sugar and Syrup.
NEW YORK and BALTIMORE
OYSTERS FISH and POULTRY
At J. J. HAGER'S 426 Ohio. Telephone number 266. Will be closed on Sundays.
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Just Received 500 Wrappars. To b8 Closed Out at Special Pfes.
We extend a special invitation to the arm? of Normal students to look through our Great Cloak Department Everything ready for our Great Special Saturday Sale.
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