Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 19 January 1894 — Page 5
A CAME OF POOL.
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KxcitiiiK Contest
O tl Fascinating (imne.
Monda afternoon Weslej- Stewart, of Roaclidale, and Ellis Newkirk met by chance in a Linden saloon. ]\Ir. Newkirk is the haughty pool shark of the town and delights to rope in a stranger. He approached Mr. Stewart and bantered him to a game, Mr. Stewart modestly stated that he had never played a game. Upon this assurance Mr. Newkirk graciously consented to "spot" him three balls and in consideration of this magnificent concession Mr. Stewart agreed to the game and picking up a twenty-five ounce cue proceeded to "bust 'em." He drew back his strong right arm and the cue ball went smasliiug against the triangle like an express train going through a milk wagon at a crossing. Ivory chips filled the air and when the dust cleared away three balls were found in the pockets. Mr. Stewart gaily skipped about the table and in just half a minute yelled "pool!" as the eighth ball shot into the pocket. The pool shark from Roachdale hadn't even given the Linden shark a chance for his white alley. Mr. Newkirk\s mouth fell open like the "floral gates ajar." at a Frankfort funeral and gazing blankly he muttered admiringly: "Why. you dashety blankety blank." Mr. Stewart took this as an insult, however, and started to divest himself of his coat in order that he might do justice to the fat face of Mr. Newkirk. Mr. Newkirk. witnessing the warlike preparations, made a rush at Stewart, whereupon that excellent young man jumped over the table and grabbing up the thirteen ball fired it directly into the face of Mr. Newkirk. Mr. Newkirk fell like the price of pork last summer and curled up on the floor, lie remained curled for many hours and Mr. Stuart was placed under SI 00 bond and brought here to jail, where he now languishes.
Wats Some Money.
Mrs. Lizzie Champion has sued W. I!). Jones, the administrator of the estate of Amanda Driscoll, deceased, for damages. Mrs. Champion avers that she cared for Mrs. Driscoll several years previous to her death and never received any pay for it. Her claim is submitted in the complaint and amounts to several hundred dollars.
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There is a very general impression among merchants and others, who are particularly interested in the subject, that it is a criminal offense under the United States laws to lr.ail a dunning letter written on a postal card. A person wrote to the First Assistant Postmaster General asking for information, and received a reply giving the decision of Judge Thayer, December 14, 18S9, on the wording of a postal card that was mailable and one that was not. The mailable one reads: "Please call and settle account, which is long past due, and for which our collector has called several times, and oblige." The unmailable one reads: "You owe me SI.80. We have cabled several times for same. If not paid at once, we shall place it with our law agency for collection." The last sentence, it is stated, ruled out this communication. Postal cards are not mailable if they contain "language of a "threatening character," and it is a very serious threat to tell him that you are going to sue him. There is no law, however, to prevent you from putting an on your card to let your debtor understand that you are really cross with him.
Vory's Hair in Danger.
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sentative Brookshire will divide with Representative Richardson of Tennessee, this week, the honor of upresiding over the committee of the whole House while considering the "Wilson bill under the 5-minute rule. This will test the nerve and temperament of the Eighth district man as probably no other experience could, for at no time £is the House so disorderly as when in committee of the whole on a tariff bill. If Brookshire comes out of the ordeal with all his hair he'll do.
Gave Him Ten Years.
Judge Sellar is home from Newport where he officiated as special judge in the murder case of Lew Puettwho was charged with the murder of a man named Thomas in Parke county. Puett pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced by Judge Sellar to ten years in the penitentiary. Puett is a brother of Duncan Puett, the well known attorney of Rockville.
Silks, Velvets, Satins, Novelties in Dress Goods, Woolen and Cotton Goods. Carpets, Oilcloths', Notions, Underwear.
At Cost and Less Than Cost.
Commencing Thursday, Dec. 14 We Will Sell For Cash Every Article in Our Store at
Cost and Less Than Cost.
Everything In Our Store Will Have to Move At a Price
FOR CASH
VOL. 52—NO. 3 CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY ID, 1894--TWELVE PAGES PA JIT SKCOND
THE TRIBE OF BEX-HUR.
A N'i'w T!en«'vliit and li«MUflciary Order— The First Supreme Meeting—OlHcers ('howii and Installed.
The Supreme Tribe of lien-llur, the new benevolent and beneficiary order, which had its conception in the minds of Crawfordsville men, held its first grand conclave in this city Tuesday. Forty gentlemen made application and were admitted to membership in the order. Besides a large amount of routine work necessary to launching the organization the principal business was the election of officers for the grand body which by the rules and regulations adopted by the incorporators shall serve two years, or until the next biennial meeting. The following are the officers elected together with the standing committees appointed by the Supreme Chief:
Past Supreme Chief—Robert W. McBride, of Indianapolis. Supreme Chief—Ira J. Chase, of Indianapolis.
Supreme Judge—Dr. N. Cr. Smith, of Greeucastle. Supreme Teacher—Rev. H. A. Tucker.
Supreme Scribe—F. L. Snyder. Supreme Keeper of Tribute—S. E. Voris.
Supreme Medical Examiner—Dr. J. N. Davidson. Supreme Captain—Geo. W. Markley.
Supreme Guide—Fred C. Bandel. Supreme Keeper Inner Gate—O. P. Waterbury, of Nora Springs. Iowa.
Supreme Keeper Outer Gate--John C. Snyder, of Kansas City, Mo. Supreme Tribune—Ira J. Chase, of Indianapolis W. T. Royse, of Indianapolis, N. G. Smith, of Greencastle: D. W. Gerard, F. L. Snyder, S. E. Voris, J. F. Davidson.
Committee on Credentials—Dr. J. N. Duncan, T. E. Nolan, W. M. McCoy. Auditing Committee—J. C. Wingate, Earl C. Smith, C. M. Scott.
Legal Advisers—Brush & Snyder. The new order starts out with flattering prospects of a successful career. The indications are that its growth will be unprecedented in the history of similar organizations. Already applications are coming in from every part of the country asking that subordinate courts or lodges shall be instituted, and the projectors are enthusiastic in the belief that the Tribe of Ben-Hur will be the most popular of the many excellent similar organizations. It will be emphatically a Crawforesville
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Millinery Goods, Flannel Blankets, Yarns, Shawls, Cloakings, Fall Linens, Corsets, Handkerchiefs
ins1.itut.ion as it is provided in the articles of incorporation that the ollieial headquarters of the Tribe shall forever remain in this city. This means muchfor Crawfordsville if the order grows as it is expected to grow. The Supreme officers were in session Weddesday perfecting their plans for establishing State Councils and Subordinate Courts. Simonides Court, No. 1, will lu instituted in this city within the next two or three weeks.
Deaf and Dumb Institution. The superintendent, I. O. .Johnson, and trustees, Thomas L. Brown,Charles E. llaugh and Joseph L. Blase, of the Indiana Institutionofor the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, this week made a report to the Governor. The attendance of pupils was 287, of whom 1M were boys. The new pupils numbered 32. Twelve pupils were graduated.
The annual appropriation was §00,000 for maintenance, and $5,000 for repairs. A balance remains in the special funds of $2.011.14 and sundry small amounts in other funds. The property of the institution is valued at 8044,2il.91 products of farm and garden for the year §2,818.01 amount received from sales and from shops S'.K)2.78. The net per capita expense was §208.01. The average per capita expense for ten States is §234. In the year 107 pupils were taught articulation. The average for ten States was 01 pupils. The physicians report that there was not a death in the year and less serious sickness than usual.
A Request to Saloon Keepers. At the meeting of the Charity Organi zation Monday a committee was appointed to see all the saloon keepers and request them not to sell liquor to persons who have been aided by the organization. It is a most reasonable request and ought to be complied with. If it is, each saloon will be furnished with a list of those who have been helped. 013 Officers Installed.
The A. O. U. W. installed officers last night as follows: Master Workman—F. C. Bandel.
Foreman—J. W. Stroll. O.—G. W. Markley. Financer—A. H. Hernley. Receiver—W. B. Lyle. Recorder—C. M. Scott.
SPKAKIXi OF WHISKY.
(Son. l.o\v Wiilliu'o Krlalrs un 1 ntowMlmr Kximthmwo llo llitil Willi tho ioxl Croat tiro Yours Ago.
Gen. Lew Wallace came into Krown's rug store the other evening, having been restored from a severe attack of the grip, anil remarket! that he had consumed more whisky during the past two weeks than in all his previous career. This led to a discussion of the good creature and (ten. Wallace narrated a story that is not devoid of interest by any means. About forty ears ago he was beginning his practice at, the liar here and late one fall he determined to visit the Kankakee in company with Will Vance and Skid Vanarsdall. Now, no one. but a fool ever visited the malarial and snakecursed Kankakee regions without a comfortable supply of good red liquor. At that time Gen. Malilon 1). Manson, then new to military and civic honors, was engaged in engineering the fortunes of a drug store on Washington street. They visited his establishment before starting, and taking him into his back room, required him to hold up his right hand and swear that the two-gallon demijohn ef whisky lie sold them was good old rye. He swore to quite cheerfully and with a merry abandon they loaded it up with the rest of their traps and departed for the river. The morning after their arrival opened cool and cloudy with a northeast wind which threatened snow und pneumonia. They shivered about the desolate little wall tent as they built a roaring fire and before many minutes Vance had hauled the precious demijohn from the corner. With a glad smile of anticipation lie opened it, and, pouring out a goodly drink, swallowed it at a gulp. A miserable, agonized expression immediately flitted across his face, but he said nothing, Vanarsdal followed him, and being a cautious chap, merely sipped a small quantity, and wrinkling his contenance to an expression of pain and disgust, put down the tin cup untouched. Gen. Wallace followed and took a fairly good drink. It was the vilest stuff lie had ever tasted, suggestive of vitrol and all the other violent and corrosive drugs iqwn to commerce. Next morning they tried the drink again and were in despair.
It was if anything worse and Vance solemnly assured them that a small quantity left standing in the tin the day before had finally disappeared, evaporating in the form of blue and odorous smoke. The liquor was simply awful. To drink it was out of the question, and to give it away to wandering fishermen smacked too strongly of cruelty. They resolved finally to sink it in the river, although Vance objected, on the grounds that it would kill the fish. Vanarsdal, however, carefully replaced the groundglass stopper and then wrapped it with several thicknesses of oiled silk. The damnable mass was then tied to a chunk of iron from the Motion track and sunk into the river. Orations detrimental and damaging to the good character of Manson were delivered and the ceremony was over. It was perhaps fifteen years later when the same party, with several additions, again visited the Kankakee and put up at the club house. It was in the spring and they had all forgotten the whisky incident of so many years before. It was unexpectedly brought to mind, however, for one morning Gen. Wallace and Vance were trolling for bass, and the former's hook sud deuly caught on something on the river bottom. He gave a jerk and what should he pull over the. side of the boat but our old demijohn. Time had allowed the water to get througl the oiled silk to some degree but tli glass stopper had prevented the wate from mixing with the liquor. They took their prize to camp, avid not doubting in the least that the stuff was as vile as ever, they resolved to play a joke on Vanarsdal. He wa called upon by Vance ami informed that a friend in thiscity had forwardet them a most elegant quality of whisky. ith a smiling face Vance drew the stopper and pouring out a large drink handed it to Vanarsdal. Both watched him. expecting to see his face contort to agony. It did nothing of the kind, however. It grew almost saint-like as lie sipped the liquor, and the manner in which he smacked his lips and rubbed his stomach as the last drop disappeared was witness to the fact that hi: thought it was good.
Incredulously Vance poured out a small portion, and. raising it to his lips, suspiciously sipped a little. Delight fairly lighted up his face, and turning up the cup lie swallowed the last drop. Again Gen. Wallace was the last to sample it. The whisky was as rich as oil and with a flavor more
delicious than any liquur he had ever lasted before or lists ever tasted since. It was superb and it went, far toward making the balance of that lishing trip enjoyable.
HE NEEDS A CAGE.
John (Jriiix-H A^aln (iocs After (he Corn or Ills liberated Wife.
John Grimes acquired new fame Saturdav night by his attempt to murder his divorced wife, Mrs. May llolloway. rimes according to his honored ens0111 drank a tomato can full of cactus juice along about tea time and started off' down the street howling full. His ex-wife and her mother now reside in the old Driscoll property on north Washington street and thither Grimes directed his course, excitedly waving his hands and vowing that he would shortly revel in a feast of fresh gore.
The object of his drunken jealousy and rage saw him coming and divining the purpose of his call hurried into the house and locked the door. With loud and angry curses and terrible imprecations Grimes pounded for admittance. When no response was made he went back a few steps and then rushing forward gave the door a terrible kick. It did not yield and the operation was repeated with bettor success. The bolt gave way and Grimes rushed into the residence fairly wild. Mrs. llolloway had retreated into her room and had securely locked the door. It took but a moment to kick this down and vvith an upraised stool the violent man was about to brain the woman lie had once sworn to love, when her brother-in-law, George Watkins, a young man from Smartsburg arrived on the scene and jerking the stool from Grimes' hand felled him with it to the floor. He then administered a terrible beating to the drunken man and turned
him over to the police. His ca,se was taken up by the grand jury Monday and an indictment will surely be returned. Grimes' conduct in relation to his divorced wife has been simply outrageous, lie has made several attempts on her life and is not a safe character to run at large. The State has provided a suitable place for such gentlemen and Mr. Grimes would shine there as a most illustrious and befitting ornament.
ISnrton, the ISlaoksmlth.
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Mr. Burton, the blacksmith, is in a peck of trouble. He is also in jail. For some time past some one has been pilfering the goods exposed in front of j. Lee's grocery and on Saturday night Mr. Burton was observed to slyly nip a bundle of fresh pork ribs as big as an old fashioned hair trunk. He carried them up the stairs leading to the Review office and then came down doubtless intending to carry them oft' later on. He was promptly caged,: however, and when he sobered off a little was in a very repentant state, lie has a wife and two little children who are excellent people and deserving of all sympathy. For their sake Mr. Lee is desirous that Hurton be released. Burton spends his wages for liquor and on his own account deserves a term in prison on general principles. However, for his family's sake he may be granted a chance to improve. .. £3
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Blooinington Telephone: Messrs. Wil-. hite and Nicely, of Crawfordsville.have purchased the W. F. Kerr photograph gallery in the Allen block, on the west side of the square. These gentlemen are experienced photographers, and come to Hloomington well recommended by Nicholson it Sons, the leading photographers of Crawfordsville.
Mr. Nicely is now in charge of the business and will shortly be joined by, Mr. Wilhite, For several years past' the students of the State ITni versity have been obliged to come all the way to Crawfordsville to have first class work done and the locating of the new firm in Blooinington will be a great convenience and saving to them.
NUIIIIHT 775.
Benjamin F. Mrackett and Miss Minnie Davis, of near New Market, were married by JOlder- YiinCleave Tuesday morning, making his 77ftli couple. They left on the afternoon train for Chicago.
Klder VanCleave also married Win. A. Martin and Nellie J. Goble, both of this citv. on Monday.
An Karly Start: in l.ife.
Wednesday at (i o'clock Stephen Miller and Miss Maggie Tobin were happily married at St. Bernard's Catholic church. Henry Brennan and Miss Kate Slattery acted as attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the morning train for their future home in Indianapolis attended by the best wishes of many friends.
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Stephen Miller and Maggie Topin. Kenjamin F. Brackett and Minnie Davis.