Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 23 November 1893 — Page 2

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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 23. 1898.

WILL CLOSE HALF OUK WOOLEN MILLS The Bradford (England) daily Argus of November 7, 1893, contains the following

Technical School

\v. H. Mitchell, of Bradford, save ri lecture

on "Our Future Trade With America." Mr. Mitchell spoko on the prospects of Bradford's trade 1th Amcmx and anticipated tne possllillitv. after the tarill bill had been passed, of a larger trade than had evor been previously known. Mr. John Muddocks. who presided. said that lie bad heard that the new tariff was to be wool tree, 33 to 40 per cent, ad Talurem duty and no weight duty. He himself did not wuii till! reduction to bo too extensive all at ouce. Willi a f0 per cent. &d valorem duty only the Bullish manufacturers would be put in such a iosltiou that perhaps half the mills in America wouid be olosed for a time, and the people of the Suites would. In their disappointment, Initio to look at the matter In a false licht. and there would be a great reaction in the hope of flndinfr emplo meut for the psople.

Commenting on this extract the New York Press pertinently asks: How will the proposition of the Bradford manufacttierer to close up half of onr woolen mills affect this important branch of the textile industry The Eleventh Census Bhovvs that the capital invested in 1890 in wool manufacture was about §300, 000,000, the number of hands employed, in round figures, 220,000, and the wages paid, nearly $77,000,000. In closing up over halt onr woolen mills, therefore, the Democratic party propoeee to confiscate about $150,000,000 of American capital, throw out of employment about 110,000 operatives and Btop about $38,500,000 annual wages, thereby reducing to beggary certainly not men

lees than 400,000 men, women and children dependent upon thiB industry.

LAHT year we imported folly $130,030,000 worth of artioles which ought to have been and could have been produced in this country. At a very low estimate on«-halt of that value represented the labor that entered into the production of those articles, so that S6o,000 was sent abroad to pay foreign workmen for doing what oar own workmen could have done as well, and the same money waa actually withdrawn from circulation in this country. Is it any wonder that we have an army of unemployed men when we are threatened with a policy which will largely aggravate the situation indicated by the above figures?

Mr,. CARLISLE, Mr. Cleveland's Secretary of the Treasury, and all who agree with him, assert that no nation can fix a standard of value by itself, but must adopt what they call the international standard. And then they proceed to argne that as England has adopted the single gold standard all other nations are bound to do the same thing. The rule first laid down, that no nation can fix a standard, does not apply to England. She can make standards for all the rest of the world, ahd all other nations must conform to her standard of value. This is the Cleveland theorj.

CLAUS SPBECKLES, whose name figured so conspicuously in Democratic newspapers at the beginning of the Hawaiian troubles, seems to have dropped into inoccuous desuetude, BO far as they are concerned. Since they have learned that he is a royalist and in favor of the restoration of the harlot Queen he is not nearly BO bad a man in their eyes as when they snpposed he waa in sympathy with the movement for a better form of government on the Islands.

CONOIFESSMAX BBOOKSHIRE having endorsed the President's Hawaiian policy us promulgated by Secretary Qresham, of course he will endorse his financial polioy as promulgated by Secretary Car lisle. If the President says that black ia white then white it is. When he says gold then let it be gold and nothing else.

THE pulling down of the Btars and stripes and the overturning of Republican Governments are not calculated to endear an Administration in the United States to the people. This Hawaiian humiliation will furnish one ot the nails for the Democratic coffin in 1896.

THE purpose of the Ways and Means Committee to put iron ore, wool and coal on the free list will start a big rumpus in the Democratic party. The Republicans will have a good deal ot help from the other side in fighting this tariff bill.

CLEVELAND, GBESHAM & Co. are not without hope that Queen Lil has been restored. They are awaiting the arrival of the next Bteamer from Honolulu with great anxiety. It's a case of the wish being father to the thought.

THIS winter will be full of splendid opportunities for nnoatentations ohari-! tiM. ........ I

DIXIE'S LAND

BEFORE THE WAR.

BY JAB. FRANKLIN FITTS.

onAPTKli vIIi (CowiNrnu.l

We went buck to tin' negroiuurtors: a small street comfortable while cabins. As we passed through, the darkies run out to see "(le Maussa." The younir children. with hardly un npolojrv of eotton clothing? to^iide their blachness. lnuLTiied ami chatted round him. Withered old crones, and rheumatic "uncle*'' hobbled to the doors to see him. l.nstv yoiin nefiroes and 'Depresses frathereO about hiin. eajjerlv discussing the iin« eetsof "the crop." "Here thev are." said Mr. Dorion. "Something more them. Vou see the that are able to work are aehinsr to get into the cotton iield to 'save do crop.' "Would vou sell one of these slaves'.'" "Sell one of them'.1 Mef Why. I'd as soon think of selling one of iny own

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hail a hundred of disposition. AH

all planters feel that way''" "1 ean't say: likely nut. 1 know of Einnv who do." "Is it not true that at the slavemo rts !n New Orleans and Charleston vouxiy tfirls are sold ou the uuetionbloek. and that mothers are separated from younjf children?"

Mr. Dorion answered with JOIIW warmth: "Yo said you didn't know liu/thing about slavery, my boy: your questions show me that yon have re:ul a great deal about it. suppose the things that you speak of do exist 1 don't know tlu-y are ju.it as .strange tc me as though my life had been passed in Siberia. Here is my south—right here, among these people who raise a bale of cotton to the acre, and eare for their nigjrers as no white man at the north could be coaxed or driven to do. JWell. here we are, at the edtre of the cotton fields. Take a look there!" 1 looked, and I saw the sight that I had already seen a dozen times at. a distance on my way down the river. Hundreds of acres bursting- into the snowy bloom of the cotton a mimic snowstorm, with the contrast of deep green foliage all about it. and azure skies and unclouded sun above it. The sight was one to remember for a lifetime.

Under the shade of a broad-armed oak at the border of the fields Mr. Dorion sat down and fanned himself with his hat. "See here, my hoy." ho said. "I've got something' to say to you. I want to talk to you like a father. Sit down there and hear inc."

I complied. "When you came here, last night, you were no more to me or to my family than any other traveler from the north would be. You have been with us but a little while, and, I'm free to say, you have grown on lis. You are a lad of sense and spirit I like you. My wife told me this morning' that she hoped I could keep you hare awhile. Now, don't you be too much flattered. my lad. My wife is a. sensible woman she knows that two of our daughters are enprajred to be married, and that the other is likely to be. very soon. I don't expect any danger from you in that quarter. I!ut my overseer is gettin? cranky he is a northern man, and he don't use the field hands just as I would like. The idea has been passing through my mind all night that I would like to keep you with me, and learn you all about the plantation ami the hands. Tlven, in a few months, I can dismiss the'overseer and put you in his place. You are northern born: but I feci as if you would be a success in that place. What do you say?"

I felt tempted. I hesitated, and ltnew not what to say. Then 1 replied: "You overpower me with your offer, Mr. Dorion. If it were not for my duty to Mr. Uostoek—"

He snatched me up impatiently: "Your duty to Uostock? You owe him none. Let me warn you not to sacrifice your prospects to a mere sentiment. The man that you think you owe some obligation to is a changed, embittered man. Do not think that he will receive you with the cordiality that he showed you ton years ago in your northern home. He may not know you at all. I don't know what manner of reception he will give you. llave you thought of this?''

I was silent. He was encouraged by my silence, and went on: And think, for a moment., what you are exposing yourself to! You are seeking to link your fortunes to those of a man who has clouded his life. He has alienated all the friends that he made here. There is a fearful mystery hanging over his past life. I do not know— you do not know—how you may become complicated with it, if you persist in going on. I only say to you—shun him!"

I heard his wifrdr,. I reflected and the temptation to heed them grew less and less. I recalled the poverty of my life on the New Hampshire farm mv yearning to be with him. "When," I thought,"did he need friends more than now'

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I was quickly decided.

"I am grateful, very grateful to you, Mr. Dorion." 1 said. "IJut 1 must stand by Mr. Rostock." lie looked hard at me, and seized my hand. "You arc a splendid fellow," he said.

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MB. lK'RJO.V rHZU8KLF WITH HAT. "I am disappointed but I reckon vou are right,"

CHAPTER IX.

A IT.OAT OH TITE MISSISSIPPI.

It was with deep regret that I parted that evening from good Mr*. Dorion b§I amiable jifisahtcrs.. In tjie

No man can afford to have a siok Wife or Daughter, nor, in such times a3 these, A big Doctor bilL Zoa Phova cures the sickness, saves the bills.

brief imo that I had been under this roof 1 had enjoyed sample of home life at the south that was to me as novel as it was agreeable. When these kind ladies learned that I had determined to prosecute my journey to Louisiana, tliey joined their husband and father in urging me to delay. "We are hardly acquainted with you yet." said the matron. "I'd have von know, sir. it's not at all the Mississippi way for a visitor to come one day, and go the next." "My curiosity isn't half satisfied," laughed Miss Celeste. "I supposed, from what I had heard, that your New England people were a kind of kangaroo. We see so little company here that an interesting young man like you is a positive godsend." "And then," added a mischievous younger sister, "Simon lir.snet doesn't come over more than once a week." "Perhaps 1 can furnish you with a good reason for stopping with us awhile. You want to see slave life down here: .you can't, half see it unless vau witness the cotton picking. We 'hall begin in less than a month, and the sight will be well worth seeing. I'm a southerner born and reared yet this is something that is always new to me and always grand. The section of I ouisiana where you are going is all sugar you'll see no cotton there, only what is piled up in bales at Sew Orleans. Don't I tempt you now?" Thus

Mr. Dorion talked. lie assuredly did so greatly that I realized that my only safety was to firmly decline. To remain here even a week would attach me so to these people and to this home that the thought of Mr. llostock would cease to trouble me. If 1 would go to him. I must go at once. There is nothing of the fatalist in me: notwithstanding the strange events of ray early life which have been and are to be recorded, I am a plain, matter-of-fact kind of person: 1 had at twenty-one no more than the average sentiment that belongs to young people. When, therefore, 1 say that I felt urged, impelled to travel on, it will probably appear to others, as it does to me, that 1 had a destiny to accomplish.

I tried to say all this to my kind friends in a way that would not seem ungracious. "Well, ray lad, so be it," said Mr. Dorion. I have forebodings about you, and you must promise to write to me all about Rostock. I have heard something of northern pluck and obstinacy I reckon you've got both. If you will go. wait till the cool of the day, and I'll drive over with you to Barre's. It's only four miles across, and it will be much handier than to go up to Yicksburg. The Cotton Queen stops there to wood up on her way down the river."

Very little passed between us as we rode over to the river that evening. Mr. Dorion was serious and thoughtful and, while I anticipated new scenes and adventures, I could not'but be sad with the parting. "J hope we shall meet again. Dorr," he said, as a glimpse of the river appeared through the trees. "I !:noi~. we shall," was my answer, delivered with a fervor that startled myself.

It was like the voice of prophecy. We did meet again, in a situation and under circumstances which romance would vainly attempt to rival. "Barre's"' was a place on the low riverbauk where stood a solitary store house, and some thousands of cords of dry wood, ready for use. Two white men of the class which hail never been two miles away from the river sat and dangled their rusty boots in the water, and with some profanity and a vast expectoration of tobacco juice, hotly argued the unsettled question as to whicU was the fastest boat, the Cotton Queen, or the S. S. Prentiss.

Thar comes the Queen now," said the champion of that craft. "Ah, but she's a beauty! If she ever kitches the

S. on this water she'll walk right ofr'n her." She'll never eotch her."

Much you lasow 'bout boats." (), yon talk! I was sailin' the Mississippi when vou couldn't tell a pint o' water from a hogshead o' lasses."

The discussion was in a fair way to "go on forever," but the near approach of the stately Queen put an end to it." Heralded by great volumes of smoke beyond the point, and by that peculiar, deep-drawn coughing of the pipes that accompanies one of these river monsters, she burst into view like a splendid apparition, reminding one of the genii of the Arabian Nights. Her great paddles churned the river into foam. Twilight still prevailed, but the signal. colored lanterns were hung out fore and aft and aloft, and lamps were tit in the saloons, staterooms and cabins. Tier upon tier the great height of the steamer rose from the water, the light flashing out from every opening. Surmounting the whole was the "Texas," or pilot's cabin, with the gilded figure of a queen displayed in front of it, seated on a gilt-corded bale of cotton. The lofty smolce-pipes towered from the decks.

Everywhere the boat was crowded with people. I had long ere now recovered-froro the amazement with which I learned that wharves and docks were unknown in these waters, which deepen rapidly from the shore, and that these steamers are so light of draught that, to use the quaint language of the illustrious man who thoroughly knew the west, they can go anywhere "where the ground is a little damp." The Queen came straight up to the :.hore: the two loungers who had been discussing her and her rivals took the cables that were thrown out and moored then! to the trees and immediately a swarm of half-naked negroes sprang ashore, and under the urging of the mate, with an occasional oath and blow, began to take in wood for the long passage down the river. It was a work of some time, and darkness succeeded, the moon rising late. An open iron basket. fixed on a standard at the bow, was filled with iut piKnetSj continu­

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ally replenished as they burned out. The tierce red light tlared out. over the dusky faces and tlitting forms of the negroes, and gave occasional trlimpses of the passengers as they leaned on the rails and watched the picturesque scene. Mr. Dorion. standing at my side, suddenly pinched my arm. "Look up there on the second deck, just beyond that group of ladies. Do you see that tall man with the red vest and cheek shirt-front'.'" "Yes."

I haven't seen that face in twelve years: but 1 ean't be mistaken in it. That man is Conrad Rostock. Dorr. 1 hate to have you go on the same boat with him! If you are wise

The bell rang sharply. "All aboard!" the captain sang out. I wrung Mr. Dorion's hand, and passed over the plank. There was a great convulsion of the engines and splashing of the paddles as the Queen backed out into the stream. I looked toward the landing, but my good friend was hidden in the darkness. As our boat steamed down the river I went about on this floating palace and observed the curious sights.

y" {To Be Continued.)

Health in Old Age.

Edward Collinson, Queens, X. Y„ says "1 commenced using Brandreth's Pills over titty-fivo years ago. I first bought them ic London, and have continued using them since I came to this •ountry in lS3ti. I am now over seventy-five years old. hale and hearty, and attribute my wonderful bealth to the nersisteut use ol Brandreth's Pills. Occasionally I have a bad cold or severe attack of rheumatism, indigestion or billiousness, but four or live doses of Brandreth's Pills always cure me. Wheu ever my children have been sick with scarlet fever, measles, acid stomach, disordered digestion or costiveness, a fewdoses of Brandreth's Pills restored their health at once."

Are Tour Children Subject 10 Croup? If so you should never be without a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It is a certain enre for croup, and has never been known to fail. If given freely as soon aa the croupy cough appears it will prevent the attack. It is the sole reliance with thousands of mothers who have croupy children, and never disappoints them. There is no danger in giving this remedy in large and frequent doses, as it contains nothing injurious. 50 cent bottles for bale by Nye & Booe, 111 north Washington street opposite the court bouse

Wbcn Baby sick, we gave her Castorlv When she was a Child, she cried for Caatoria. When she became Mln, aha clung to Castoria. (Then she had Children, the gave them Cactorla.

The Beat I'laster.

Dampen a piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Fain Balm and bind it over the seat of pain. It is better than any plaster. When the lungs are Bore such an application on the chest and another ou the back, between the shoulder blades will often prevent pneumonia. There is nothing so good for a lame back or a pain in the side. A sore throat can nearly always be cured in one night by applying a flannel bandage dampened with Pain Balm. 50 cents cent bottles for sale by Nye & Booe,111 north Wash ington street, opposite court house

Y. M. C. A. Hall.

TWO NIGHTS,

THURSDAY and FRIDAY

NOV. 23 AND 24.

PROF. GEO. P.

RUDOLPH,

EX-PRIEST,

Will Deliver Two Lectures. Subjects:

THUKSDAY—"The Attitude of Romanism Toward the United States and the Public Schools."

FRIDAY—"Why I Left the Romanish Priesthood. The Story of My Life,' Admission 25 Cents.

Tickets and Reserved Seats (without extra cliarjre) can be secured at Y.M.O.A. box office on and after Tuesday, Nov.21.

A.SK FOR-

Boudinard's Bread.

Sweet and Wholesome.

The Test of Time

Is the proper test of

PLUMBING

Investigate beforo you have your plumbing done and you will bo sure tocomo to us.

WILLIAMS BROS.

Next to— THB JOCBSAL— Building.—

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Our Great November

Give this department a careful look.

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Is Now On.

Ladies' Fleece Lined Hose, 25c. Ladies' Ladies' Ladies'

You should see them.

In

See the New Silk in All Styles. See the New Dress Trimmings, See the New Kid Gloves and Ribbons

See the New Handkerchiefs, See the Laces and Embroideries See the New Hair Ornaments

See the New Blankets,

you.—All welcome—Come to

Louis Bischof

customers the benefit of low prices.

Has just returned from New York, Philadelphia and Boston with one

of the Largest and Best Selected stocks of Merchandise ever

shown in this city, and all bought at spot Cash, and will give my

rCloaks and Furs.-

There's something about the garments that catch the taste of most of the ladies and the prices we are making this Fall are astonishing and by comparison with Indianapolis and Chicago, or elsewhere, both style and Price make this the purchasing point. Is it to be wondered at? We will save you from $2 to $5 on each Cloak you buy of us. See our nice Cloak and Caps at $4, $5. $7.5° $10

up as high as j'ou like. We have the Stock and Styles.

Dress Goods.-:

Ever}' day brings something new in Dress Goods, either a new weave is shown or a new combination in colors. The great business in the Dress Goods Department during the past week show that we have what the people want.

To-morrow, in addition to our tailor-made Suitings, Broadcloths and French novelties, we will put on sale our late purchases. Some of them you can buy at half-price.

-Our Suit Department.-

One lot of 36 inch Cloth Suiting. Regular retail price was 50c, 60c and Our price in this sale only 39c per yard. Ask to see our Cheviot Suitings. Ask to see the novelties in suitings. See the Storm Serge, all colors, all prices.

Black Wool Goods are popular this season. See our line and see the low prices. See Silk Finish Henriettas. All colors and the lowest prices.

Ladies' Hosiery.-

I.adies' Cashmere Wool Hose, seamless heel and toe, 19c.

Cashmere Hose, Seemless Merino Heel and Toe, 21c. Extra Quality Ribbed Cashmere Hose, 25c. Fast Black Cotton Hose, 5c, 8c, and 10c.

•Children's Hose.:

Chile"ren's Fast Black Hose at 10c. Children's Fast Black Novelty Ribbed Hose, 10c. Infant's Cashmere Hose, 10c, 12 i-2c, 15c, 20c and 25c.

^Ladies' Underwear,-

A good quality of Ladies' Cotton Union Suits for 50c. Ladies' Jersey Union Suits, extra quality, with pearl button and crochet neck at $1.

Lacnes Jersey Vests, high neck and long sleeves, at 25c. Those extra heavy basket weave vests,with pants to match,softly fleeced on inside, only 50c.

In fact we have a full line of Underwear. We can please 3"ou. Give this department your attention and save money.

^Children's Underwear.^

We have Vest and Pants, all prices and sizes, from 10c, 15c

All Invited to See the New Goods.

high spliced heels, regular made, fast

fact, come and see all my late purchases and we will try and please

LOUIS BISCHOF

137-139 EAST MAIN STREET.

20c and

See the New Lace Curtains See the New Comforts and Yarns, See the New Chenille Portierres,

See our New Children's Cloaks, See our New Ladies' Cloaks. See the New Styles in the cel. ebrated Strr Waist

for Boys.