Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 January 1894 — Page 2
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WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 21. 1894.
It is well to rememler that under Democratic Administration the nverninent is running S7.1.000.000 lit'Ik 1 in itts expenses in this fiscal year.
Till House has voted to abolish the snpar bounty and place all sugar on tlie free list. The Louisiana Democrats came out of this combat with a bitter taste in their mouths
Thkhk is no doubt that the Secretary of the Treasury will have to have to have his S-Oo,000,000 bonds if the Wilson iniquity becomes a law. The treasury cannot be run without mono v.
CmcAiiO I ntcr-Occmi: One of the notable exhibits of the Midwinter Fair at San Kraneiseo is the llag that Mount and Cleveland hauled down ot Hawaii. The provisional government has sent it on as part of its exhibit. Now if the povernmeut- will send Willis on. properly labeled, it will be the sensation of The l'air.
Harvahii, L'rineeton. Yale and the University of Pennsylvania have taken the first steps to eliminate the brutal element from football. The reformers are now at work and their decision when it is made will be final. All the minor schools and colleges will followin their wake. The step was takon none too soon.
Thk iipfht between Cleveland and Hill is now on and it promises to be a Split to the tinisli. The nomination of I'eekham in the place of the rejected Ilornblower to be Associate Justice of the Supreme ourt, is in the nature of shaking a red rap in the face of an infuriated bull. Peekham is sure to po to the same graveyard with Hornblower.
No mattk.k how many mills resume, there can be no real improvement in business as lonp as wages steadily decline. At the South wapes have been reduced to .10 cents per pay for miners, and Si a day for furnace hands. In some places colored men are working at cents per day. Remunerative wapes and steady employment for labor is the basis of a nation's prosperity.
Tuf. free wool clause of the Wilson tariff bill is killing off American sheep at a rate which makes the recoil of 1.000 an hour of the Chicago slaughter house slow by comparison. Theodore Justice, an authority in the trade, says: •'The farmers of Pennsylvania are selling lean 'stock' sheep at 25 cents per head that brought S\! per head one year ago. There animals are being slaughtered for the pelt, the wool from which has to find a market in Europe: the. 'carcassesare being fed to the hops. The farmers can better afford to give their sheep away for nothing than to fatten them for the cash price of the grain it would take to feed them, for the reason that they can get more money now cash down for the grain than they could pet for the wool six months hence with th Wilson bill in prospect."
Canada imposes a duty of to cents per barrel on apples. Under the ilson bill we propose to admit her apples free. Canada places a tariff of 00 cents a ton on our coal. propose to invite her to send hers here scot free. Canada imposes a duty of JO per per cent, on our lumber and shingles. Under the iison bill her lumber may come here unimpaired by any tax or duty. She imooses a duty of .10 per cent, on our proprietary medicines, and we let hers in at L'!i per cent. She imposes a specific and ad valorem duty on sole leather amounting to 1* per cent and we. ask her to pay only percent. Canada imposes a duty on tea and coffee sent there from the United States, but none if coming from any other nation on the plobe. The. Wilson bill, which Mr. lirookshire proposes to vote for. is more careful of the interests of Canada than it is for the interests of the United States.
Thk. New York H'orW, one of tin Democratic papers which does not support the Administration in its Hawaiian policy, thinks that Minister Willis should come home. It says:
Minister Willis' further residence at Honolulu is an insult and a menace to the Hawaiian Government which advices received show that President Dole resents. He reproached our Minister with his unfriendly course, and on being asked by Mr. Willis to withdraw the. imputation, he declined to do so. To Mr. Willis' quite unnecessary and almost impudent request for specifications. President Dole vouchsafed no reply, much to Mr. Willis' ''surprise and regret.'' The Administration should not leave its Minister exposed to such just rebukes.
The fact that Willis has the effrontery to retain his present position after having treacherously conspired to overthrow the Provisional Covernment of Hawaii completes the evidence of his total unfitness for his office. Humiliation and sha'.ne should compel him to reiig-n.
OR,
The Little Old Man ol the Batignolles.
BY EMIL CABORIAU.
CllAl-TKN VI, CO.NTlNfKl)
Ata word from M. Meehinet an attendant opened the grating we pa»sed oil the right an immense hull, where 1 seemed to Bee all the policemen in Paris, ami at last climbed a steep staircase.
At the top of this staircase, at the entrance of a narrow corridor on which opened a number of little doors, sat stout man with a pleasant, face, who certainly bore no resemblance to the classic jailer.
Why, it's Monsieur Meehinet!" he ex claimed, as he saw my companion. "I was expect inn you. I'll bet you've come to sec the murderer of the little old man oft he IlatiKiioIles.'' "Exactly. Is there anything new in the case?" "No." "But the magistrate must have come?" "He has left here." "Well?" "He didn't stay three minutes with the prisoner, and looked very well satisfied when he came away. At. the foot of the stair he met the warden, and said, 'The business will be easily settled the murderer doesn't even attempt to deny.
M. Meehinet jumped at least three feet, but the jailer didn't notice it, for he continued— "I'm not at all surprised. When I saw die prisoner, as tie was brought in, I said to myself, 'Here's one who won't know how to hold out.' "And what is he doim now?" "He's groaning. 1 was told to watch him lest fie should commit suicide,and of course I do—but it's useless. He is one of the rascals who think mote of their own skins than of other people's." "Let's take a look at him," interi uptcd 11. Meehinet "but make no noise."
All three of us instautly moved forward on tiptoe to an open door, pierced at the height of a man with a prated window.
Through this window we could see everything that was passing in the cell, which was lighted by a dim gas-burner.
The jailer looked in first, M. Meehinet next, then my turn came. On a narrow iron bedstead, covered with a gray woollen quilt, striped with yellow, I saw a man lying face downward, with his head almost hidden oil his folded arms.
He was weeping. The sound of his sobs reached my ears, and at times a convulsive shudder shook him from head to foot. "Open t-lisr door now," said M. Meehinet to the jailer.
He obeyed, and we entered. At. the grating of the key the prisoner had risen, ami seated on ins pallet, with legs and arms hanging and head bowed upon his breast, looked at us with a stupefied expression.
Ke was a man tliirty-fiv* t.kiroJMght. years old, wifTi ITgure somewhat below the middle heiuht, but stout, and an apoplectic in ck sunk between broad shoulders. He was ugly. His face had been disfigured by small pox, and his long, straight nose and retreating forehead gave him a resemblance to the stupid countenance of a sheep but. his blue eyes were very handsome, and his teeth remarkably white. "Well, Monsieur Monistrol," M. Meehinet. began "so we are in trouble."
And as I he unfortunate loan made no reply— "I admit," he continued, "that the situation isn't, cheering, but ii I were in your place I would show my-elf a man. would do myself justice, and try to prove my innocence."' "I am not innocent.''
This time there was no opportunity for mistake, no room to doubt the intelligence of a messenger. We heard the terrible confession from the criminal's own lips. "What!" exclaimed M. Meehinet, "you!"
The man had started upon his tottering limbs, with bloodshot eyes and foaming lips, evidently in a til of terrible rage.
Yes, it. is I," he interrupted, "I alone. How many times mu-t 1 repeat it A magistrate has just, been here. 1 confessed everything and signed the confession. What do you ask more 1 know what is before me, and I'm not afraid. I killed and mu-t. be killed. Cut my throat the sooner the better."
M. Meehinet, who was at first somewhat bewildered, quickly regained his composure. "One moment," paid he "people's throats are not cut like that.. They must prove that they are guilty. Then the law takes into consideration certain errors— certain fatalities, if you please—and for this very purpose has invented extenuating circumstances."
An inarticulate groan was Monistrol's only reply, and M. Mtchinet. continued "So you bore your uncle a terrible grudge
Oh no
"Then, why "To inherit his property. My business affairs were involved. I needed money my uncle, who was very rich, refused to give me any." "I understand yon hoped to escane the law
I hoped to tlo so.-V-^ V' Hitherto I hail been surprised at the way M. Meehinet conducted the rapid examination now 1 understood it. I guessed what would follow 1 saw the snare lie was spreading for the prisoner. "Another thing," he continued, abruptly where did you buy the revolver yon used to commit the crime
Monistrol's face showed no surprise. "I've had it in my possession a long time," he answered.
What did you do wit hit afterward "Threw it down on the outer boulevard."
Vary well," said M. Meehinet., gravely "search shall lie made, and it will immediately be found." After a moment's silence he added
What I can't understand is that you should have let your dog follow you What—my dog
Yes, Pluto—the conricrjt: recognized It." Monis'roi clenched his hands and opened his lips to answer, but some sudden recollection crossed liis mind, and he threw himself back on his bed, saying, in tone of immovable firmness: "I have been tortured enough you won't get another word out of me.
It was evident that it would be a waste of trouble to persist. We therefore retired, and, once outside OB the Qipii des Or fey res^ I seized M.
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Meehinet by the arm, exclaiming: "You heard: 'the unfortunate man doesn't even know how his uncle died. Is it possible to have any further doubt, of his innoc uce f" lint tho old policeman was a terrible skeptic.
Who kn.-ws?" he replied,: I've seen famous actors in my lifetime I5nt this is enough for to-day. I ll call for you to eat my soup this evening. To morrow it will be daylight, and we shall see."
CHAPTER VII.
It was not far from ten o'clock, when M. Meehinet, whom 1 still accompanied, rang the bell at the door of his suite of rooms. "1 never carry a pass-key." said he. "In our profession one never knows what may happen. There are a great many rascals who bear me a grudge, and if I'm not always careful on my own account, I must be for my wife's sake."
My worthy neighbor's explanation was unnecessary. 1 had understood the state of affairs, and even noticed that he rang in a particular way, which must have been a preconcerted signal between himself and his wife.
Pretty Mine. Meehinet opened the door. Witha movement rapid ami graceful as a kitten siie threw herself into her husband's arms, exclaiming: "Here you are at last! 1 don't knowhy, but I felt almost anxious.''"
Hut she suddenly stopped she had just seen me. Her briLiht face clouded, she drew back, and addressing herself as much to me as to her husband, continued: "What! you have just left, the cafe at this hour there's no sense in it."
M. Michiuet's lips ivore the indulgent smile of a man sine of being loved, who knows that he can appease by a single word the quarrel that is being sought with him. "Don't scold us, Caroline," he replied, associating me in his cause by the plural pronoun: "we haven't just left the
and we haven't been wasting out- time. Some one came for me on business—a murder committed in the Batignolles."
The young wife, with a suspicious look, glanced alternately at her husband and myself, and when convinced that we were not. deceiving ln'r. merelv said: "Ah!"
But it would require a page to enumerate everything this short exclamation coutaiued.
It was addressed to M. Meehinet, aud plainly said: "What! you have rusted yourself to this young man, revealed your position, initiated him into our seciets!"
This was the manner in which I interpreted the eloquent "ah," and my worthy neighbor understood it in the same way, for he replied: "Weil, yes. Where's the harm? If I have to fear the vengeance of the scoundrels I have delivered up to justice, what have I to dread from honest folks? Do you suppose I hide myself, that I'm ashamed of my profession?" "You misunderstand me, my dear," observed the young wife
V. Meehinet did not even hear tier. He had ju=t mounted—T learned this iftenvard-—a favorite hobby, that always carried him away. "Zounds!" he continued "you have strange ideas, madame! What! 1 am one of the forlorn hopes of civilization! At the cost of my repose and the risk of my life I secure the safety of society, aud am 1 to blush for itl That wouldn't be pleasant. You will tell me that various absurd prejudices, bequeathed by the past, exist against us. "What do I care? Yes, I know that there are sensitive gentlemen who look down upon us. Hut, deuce take it! I'd like to seetheir faces, if my colleagues and I struck work to-morrow,leaving the citv to the army of scoundrels we hold in check."
Miiif. Meehinet, who was doubtless accustomed lo outbursts of this kind, did not utter a word and she was wise, for niv worthy neighbor, meeting with no contradiction, calmed down as if by magic. "But enough of that," he said tohis wife, "There's something more important: just. now. We've Innl no dinner, and are starving can you give us some supper?"
What, had happened this evening must have occurred too frequently for Mine. Meehinet to allow herself to be found unprepared. "You shall have supper in five minutes," she replied, with the pleasantest of smili-s.
In fact, a moment after, we were seated at a table before an excellent, piece of cold roast beef, attended by Mine. Meehinet, who constantly filled our glasses with excellent Macon wine.
While my worthy neighbor was conscientiously devoting himself to his supper, I, looking at. his peaceful homeand pretty little wife, asked myself if this was really one of the "fierce" detectives, who have been the heroes of so many absurd tales.
But our hunger was soon appeased, and M. Meehinet began to tell his wife about our expedition. And he did not relate the affair carelessly, hut gave the most minvte details. She was seated by his side, and the way in which slvj listened, asking explanations when she did not understand, revealed the hou rrjeoise Kgeria who was accustomed to be consulted.
When M. Meehinet had finished she said: "You've niHile one great mistake—an irreparable mistake." •'*. "What?" "You ought not to have gone to the prefect ure when you left the Batignolles." 'Hut, Monsieur "Yes. you wanted to question him. What did you gain?" "I have gained, my dear "Nothing. It's to the Hue Vivienne you ought lo have gone, to the wife. You would have surprised her under the influence oft lie agitation she must necessarily have felt, at her husband's arrest, aud if she is an accomplice, as may be supposed, by a little adroitness you would have made her confess."
I had started from my chair at the words. I "What, in idame," I cried "you think
Monistrol guilty?" After a moment's hesitation, she answered: "Yes." I Then, in a very eager tone, she continued an
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lllu Dozen All Linen (larye size Xtipkins, worth SI.'Hi Discount. I'rice..... ..... ..
20 liolts Turkey I!ed Damask worth 2.1c yd -. 'Discount I'rice
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11 liolts nil Linen Half Meacli Damask. :l patterns. worth .10 c. Discount I'rice.
•I.000 yds. Checked Linen, (tlnss Crash. inches wide, fast colored stripes, wort ltic yd Discount I'rice
2.1.000 yds. iS-inch Linen Cheeked Glass Crash, fast colors, very fine, worth 12Jic Discount I'rice
100 doz. extra larfre. All Linen, knotted frinpe o"'els. fast colored borders, worth 3:1c Discount I'rice
100 doz. extra larfje All Linen Towels with fast colored borders, worth 2:1c Discount I'rice
MUSLINS,
Lonsdale, Masonvill and Fruit of the Loom, 3fiineli Hleached Muslins, worth 10c yd Discount I'rice
Every item in Hleaelied and Hrown Muslins and Sheetings at less than wholesale prices.
KID GLOVES,
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Outing and Domet Flannels.
50 pieces !J..Km yards Domet Flannels, pood patterns and colors. Worth 8Xc to JL'VJc Discountprice. OC yd
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127-129 EAST MAIN STREET
Wednesday Morning, January 3, 1894, at 8:30 O'Clock We Will
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If we know anything at all we think we ought by this time to know how to
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300 Hlnck Ilare MufTs, worth 75c-....... Discount price All other furs 33}£ per cent. off.
DRESS GOODS,
NOTICE.
®^This Sale will be for Cash Only. No Goods Charged.
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NOTE. During the last two months we disposed of $20,000 worth of merchandise to one party, which included every undesirable article in our stock, and left us only goods bought during the past six
months. We have no old goods to offer. In addition, have just purchased for spot cash $8,000 worth of new, desirable goods at 50 per cent, of their value, which will be included in this sale.
1.10 bolts Fancy Mixed Suitings. 33 inches wide, •food colors, worth 1.1c per yard Discount price
2:1 bolts all-wool Serffe. 40 inches wide in good desirable colors, worth 10e Discount price
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Kine 30 inch Henriettas, all colors and black. worth 2.1c and 35c per yard Discount price
We never carry over novelty Dress Hoods if price will sell them. AVe have marked a discount of 25. 33?, and 50 per cent, off on all fancy styles.
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1.10 dozen fine glass bottles, assorted sizes and styles, cut and ground glast, stoppers, wor'.V. 50c, GOc and 7.1c
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PRINTS,
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100 liolts Dress Style Prints, nice dark grounds, good colors, worth r»c yd Discount Price
AH our best Prints, including* American Indigo nine, best Turkey Ked. Simpson .Mournings and new fall styles in fancy prints that have sold for 7c .*
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