Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 April 1894 — Page 5

VOL. 52—NO. 17

Our Regular Selling Prices

Are from

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to 25 per cent, less

than ordinary clothing dealers can purchase their goods for—

Manufacturers of Clothing exact large profits from the ordinary country clothing merchants, which brings the cost of his merchandise up to such a high point that he is unable to dispose of it at a reasonable price. It is different with

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THE AMERICAN.

We are manufacturers. Select our own patterns, cut them, trim them and make them to suit our own ideas. We avoid paying commissions to the high priced traveling salesmen. Nor do we contribute to the lordly clothing merchant?. We buy the goods direct from the mills in large quantities, manufacture them into well-made, perfect fitting clothes, and place them on our tables at exact manufacturer's cost. For example, a suit we sell for $5 cost the ordinary dealer at least 10 per cent, more, which is $5.50. Then they usually add another 10 per cent, to cover the cost of freight, etc., which brings it up to $6.15. Save your money and buy direct from the manufacturer.

/Wholesale and Retail One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters

and Furnishers.—Cor. Main and Green Sts.

P. S. James R. Howard and Will Murphy are with the American

ARE YOU COINC TO

Build Fence This Spring?

Or any other Spring for that matter. If you are, The "Practical" Fence, built with a Practical Fence Machine in a practical manner, is what you must have.

The "Practical is^a woven-pieket fence made by yourself right were you use it, with a little machine weighing- less than five pounds. It requires so few heavy posts that you won't believe it till you see it. Each panel is held off the ground taut and stiff by our patent truss-wire support. This support alone is worth the entire cost. You can't have a good wire fence without it, even an old barbed wire fence is made of double value by it.

Our "Practical" Fence Machine will take out and replace pickets in any woven fence. With it you can cut the fence and after driving through make your fence as good as ever. Yon can't do that with anything else.

Refrigerators

Our "Practical Brace for end posts you want for any kind of a wire

Of the Latest Improved Kind

YOU NEED ONE.

It will pay for itself in a short time. Call and see our line.

Sold for Cash or on Payments.

ROSS BROS.,

99=Cent Store.

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VV. Howard, corner of Green and Market streets. When you see it you will remember that this was the only fence shown at last year's fair that was worth looking at.

ONLY TEN DOLLARS FOR FARH RIGHT, MACHINE AND TENSION APPLIANCES.

E nquiro. of J. W. Howard as above, or John McAlevy at the Natural Gas Oflice, Crawfordsville, Ind.

DRAGGED L\ A BUGGY TOP.

John 31. Downs mid Daughter Have Almost Miraeulous Kseape from Violent Death.

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John M. Downs and daughter had a thrilling experience Tuesday afternoon which they will remember to their dying days. Mr. Downs accompanied by his daughter, a young girl, was driving to town shortly after 1 o'clock along the Smartsburg pike. When a mile or so out the horse, a very large and powerful animal, took fright and ran off. He quickly broke the control of Mr. Downs and, upsetting the buggy, went plunging along the highway, viciously kicking at every jump

The occupants of the buggy were thrown into the top when it upset and lay there in a heap, jolting and bumping along over the road as the overturned vehicle was furiously dragged by the maddened animal. Had any obstacle been struck both would probably have been killed at so speedy and reckless a gait was the horse running. They were in this perilous position several hundred feet before the horse finally kicked himself loose from the vehicle and pursued his wild career unimpeded. Mr. Downs and his girl, battered and bruised, crawled from the ruins of the buggy and were cared for by those living near the scene of the accident. It was an experience neither of them cares to undergo again.

"SOCIETY AND LIFE."

The Lectures anil Addresses of Hon. Will Cumback—Introduction by Jolin Clark Kidpatli, LL. I).

For the last twenty-five years Hon. Will Cumback has been before the public as a lecturer, mostly on social topics. In all of the Middle, Western and Pacific States he is a familiar figure on the platform and there are but few places of note where his voice has not been heard. Colonel Cumback lias collected his lectures and addresses and placed them in book form. Ilis lifelong friend, Dr. John Clark Ridpath, the historian, has written an introduction to the book covering twenty-six pages. Dr. Ridpath covers the ground so well as to the style and scope of the volume that leaves but little to be said, especially by less able critics. The Doctor says: "This is a book of social science. It deals with society. It recognizes the virtues of society as well as its faults and foibles. Society is the theme. It echoes and re-echoes in all these addresses, and is the keynote of the whole." Again, "The author is an ethical teacher. The whole purport and significance of this volume is an appeal for right and truth, for reform and fraternal good-will among men. The author addresses himself not less to the conscience than to the understanding of his auditors." THIS JOUHNAI. may add that as charmingly as Dr. Ridpath has written of the lectures and addresses he has not overdrawn on his imagination. There is a fascination about each of the many which is embraced in the volume that when once taken up the reader is loath to drop until completed. It is a book that should be found on every shelf, to be taken down in many an idle hour and profitably read.

Surprise.

On last Friday a number of the members of the Mt. Zion U. 15. church called on their pastor. Rev. R. M. Zuck. and gave him a very pleasant and very profitable birthday surprise. The ladies brought baskets filled with fine cakes, delicious pies 'and snow white bread, all most perfectly baked. Baskets and cans filled with chicken and beef and potatoes, preserves, jellies, etc., all prepared by expert hands. At noon time the tables were spread with these substantials and delacacies and a bountiful feast was enjoyed by all. The visiting friends also presented a donation of various articles of value. The ladies of the Otterbein church recently presented Mrs. Zuck with a handsome dress. These churches are enjoying renewed prosperity.

A Glut of Foxes.

Dave Short, of° north west of Wayn etown, Monday made a remarkable haul of foxes. He was hunting with his hounds and they succeeded in treeing the game in a hollow tree. As a result Mr. Short bagged seven fine and silky live foxes. One was an old veteran and the others were young ones about grown.

A Bullet In His Head.

Special to The Journal. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. April 24.—Attorney Albert E. Beck, the former law partner of Congressman Bynum, was found dead this morning with a bullet hole in his head. While it is thought that it may be suicide because of a despondent remark made yesterday there is strong evidence of a foul murder. He has a daughter a leader in DePauw college society.

CKAWFORDSYILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1894-TWELVE PAGES PART SECOND

A VICIOUS BRUTE.

Tht? Notorious Fred AVliite Attempts till1 J.itc of 11 is Sister and Kesists Witli Armed Stren^th the Olileers of Hit- Law.

Fred White, the disreputable negro brute, a large portion of whose tinsavory career has been passed within penitentiary walls, came to the front again Monday evening in the role of a would-be murderer, lie has resided with his sister, the widow of the late Wes Foster, on north Green street, and has forced her to care for a low negro woman whom he kept there. Monday evening Mrs. Foster came running into the police headquarters with the infor-mation-that Fred had attempted to kill her with a hatchet and she was afraid for her life. Officers Grimes and Transue at once proceeded to the house when they found that White had locked the door. The dangerous man was inside swearing terribly and vowing that he would kill the first man that interfered with him. Admittance being refused officer Grimes promptly kicked the door open and sprang into the dark and noisome den of the wild beast. White was pushed back by the rebound of the broken door and so was prevented from having a clear blow at the advancing ollicer. However, he struck viciously several times at close quarters and cut the officer's fing'ers quite badly. Being unable to use his weapon because of close quarters he seized Grimes' thumb in his mouth and bit most viciously. He would have doubtless bit it off had not Grimes succeeded in getting a finger in his eye and forcing him to desist. He then threw White bodily out in the yard where he was seized and clubbed into subjection by Transue and constable Byas. All the time Grimes had been fighting with White in the house White's woman had been assisting her unsavory lover to the extent of her strength. She was also clapped in jail.

Tuesday morning White was brought before Mayor Bandel and pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and battery. The mayor very promptly and properly fined him $50 and costs and sent him to the stone pile to work it out. Prosecutor Moft'ett will doubtless have him before the grand jury for assault with intent to kill and again send him to the penitentiary,

Never Said a Word.

A couple of 'Sundays ago some one entered the residence of Mrs. Sanders, a colored lady and nipped several pies and a SI5 Bible. What a burglar would want with a Bible we cannot divine, unless he would use it to press autumn leaves or to put on his Sunday pantaloons at night to keep the creases plain. But the Bible was taken and Mrs. Sanders finally became convinced that .John Davis, white man. had stolen it. Constable Byers, the colored emissary of the law Tuesday afternoon swore out a warrant against Davis and arrested him. Davis refused to go to jail and breaking away ran off. Constable Byas followed and drawing his pistol attempted to end the career of the alleged Bible thief. pulled old sister trigger four times." said. John.. but she never said a word."'

Sprinkler Seheme Abandoned. '1 lie company formed to sprinkle all the streets of the city hits been abandoned. There were not enough subscribers to make it go in the residence portion of the city so the projecters gracefully retired. From present prospects the dust will rise this summer in clouds all over the eit.v to settle on fresh painted houses, and pretty lawns and to cause the pedestrian to swerr when he is passed by a wagon. A great number who have heretofore been sprinkling the streets in front of their residences, will desist this season because of the very high water rates.

Changes in Foot Kail Rules.

The committee revising the intercollegiate foot ball rules have reduced the playing time to thirty-five minutes each half. This is due to the belief that the open, kicking game likely to be in vogue this season will be too much of a strain if prolonged forty-five minutes. Another point settled is that the ball must be put into play after going "in touch" either by a kick or by a "down" from a point in the field of play at least five yards and not more than fifteen yards from the point at which the ball went into "touch."

Death of Joe Smith.

JoeSmith,aged 34,well-known colored citizen, died of consumption Monday afternoon about 4 o'clock at his home west of the college. The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Elder l'ettiford. Joe was a hard working young man and had he lived could have succeeded in amassing considerable property. He was liked by all and was worthy and kind. The Masons conducted the funeral.

TO YOU FLOSSY THING!

Ward Itarrows, the York Slate Dude (ilven a New Trial hy the Snpreine Court.

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pedal to The Journal. INDIANAPOLIS. April :M.—Tlie Supreme Court Tuesday morning handed down a decision in the ease of Ward 11. Burrows, who was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary from Montgomery county last fall for stealing a $50 check from a Wabash College student named Piser. The Supreme Court reverses the decision of the lower court and grants young Burrows anew trial.

Prosecutor Moffett was told of the decision and asked what would be done about it. "Well," said he, "if the court holds that the check was worthless until Piser endorsed it, why that ends the larceny case against him,as he stole something without value. If the court so holds, however, Burrows will not go free. Up in Cass county there is an indictment against him for forging Piser's name, and if he can't be tried again for larceny here lie will be arrested at the prison gates and taken to Logansport to confront the 'graver charge of forgery. The young man is in for it any way they fix it."

FEE AND SALARY CASE.

Krief Filed Uy the Attorney General In the Supreme Court.

The attorney general has filed a reply brief in the Supreme Court in the fee and salary case from Lake county, says the Indianapolis News. It says: "The only question involved in this case ia the effect upon the Recorder of Lake county, occasioned by the fa"t that no salary has been provided for the Recorder of Shelby county. All of these questions have been put to rest by a previous decision of the Supreme Court. "In appellee's brief it is admitted that the legislature may fix the salary of an officer at wliatevei figure it sees fit, or even deprive him of all compensation, unless, perhaps, in the case of a constitutional office, and then the salary must be reasonable. lie [the appellee] is asked that a statute fixing the compensation of five county officers in ninety-one counties of the State and also giving a salary to two officers in the ninety-second coun ty shall be stricken down, because no salaries for a few months are given to three officers in the latter county."

The "Great American Novel." A Washington paper prints an interview with Gen. Lew Wallace on "The Great American Novel." General Wallace says it has not yet been written, and when it appears it will probably deal with the civil war. The story will be told by some one who was not an actor in those scenes, and when the present -sectional feeling shall have passed away. "It will be written by an American," says the author of "Ben Hur," "for the man who will write the great American novel must be born here, reared and educated here."

AVitli a Crash.

Some time since one of the large plate glass fronts of Tannenbauin's store was cracked about the bottom. A new Iront arrived Tuesday morning and workmen set. about to remove, the old one which was still worth about 810. The large plate was out of position and all but safe when it became overbalanced and went crashing to the. pavement. It was broken to a thousand pieces. The workmen all escaped from under it although several were slightly cut by Hying glass.

Mass Meeting for Children. Oil Sunday afternoon, May State Sunday school superintendent C. D. Meigs, of Indianapolis, will address a mass meeting of children at the Y. M. C. A. hall. Every child in Montgomery county is invited to be present. Just think, amass meeting for children addressed by our State Sunday school superintendent! Bring your parents along if they want to come, if not, leave them at home. Talk it up in your Sunday school and be sure and come. ..

Case Hevrrsed.

A year or so ago Mrs. John C. Wingate was injured by the negligence of the Cloverleaf Railroad Company. Iler injuries were of a very serious character and suing she obtained a judgment for $9,000. Her husband obtained a judgment also for about §3,000. Tuesday the supreme court reversed the finding in Mrs. Wingate's suit on some technicality. Mr. Wingate's case is now in the appellate court. The reckless manner in which the supreme court is reversing cases is causing terror and dismay in legal circles. Nothing is safe from its devastating hand and nearly every case that -goes up is reversed.

A TECHNICAL POINT

Gives Ward Hut-rows aNew Trial- lie Will Go Through Now for forgery.

As stated in Tuesday's JoriiXAi, Ward Burrows was granted a new trial by the Supreme Court. Burrows will be brought here at. once by the prison authorities and delivered to Sheriff Davis. It is more than likely that the larceny case will be taken to Logansport and be tried for forgery.

The opinion, which written by Judge Dailey, was handed down yesterday, and reverses the Montgomery circuit's finding and orders a new trial. It holds that the fifth instruction of the judge of that court to the jury in this case was altogether erroneous. This instruction was as follows: "A check drawn on a bank when the drawer has money on deposit as much or more than sufficient to pay the cheek is presumptively of some value in the hands of the person in whose favor it is drawn." The Supreme Court says that it has long been an established rule of the courts that without proof of the value of stolen property there can be no conviction for larceny: that it is essential to'prove the value of the property alleged to have been stolen, in order to determine the grade of the offense and the penalty to be imposed, and that, in the absence of any evidence upon the subject of such value, the court or jury could not indulge in presumptions to supply 'the omission. The goods need not be proved to be of the value charged in the indictment, but it must be shown that they are of some value. "In our -opinion," continues the court, further along, "in the giving of this instruction the court usurped the functions of the jury and took away from them the question of value, which it was their province alone to determine. In criminal cases the jury are the exclusive judges of the facts proven and of all inferences to be drawn therefrom. The court held that on the trial of the cause it became a material question whether the check in controversey, payable to order out of the possession of the payee, and without his indorsement thereon, was of any value. The erroneous instruction, in effect, told the jury to ignore the testimony of the witnesses as to value, for the reason already indicated, that a value was to be presumed.

/.andis' Defeat.

Logansport .ItmrniU: After Captain Swigart's retirement from the Congressional race it was proper that Cass county give Charlie Landis its support, lie was a Cass county boy and is now a resident of an adjacent county. His record is good and his ability unquestioned. The previous contest gave to Judge Johnston five votes more than it required to nominate, and there was no reason why Cass county should not lay aside all differences and give Mr. Landis a solid delegation. It was good politics to do it. Mr. Landis represented the young men and Iiis supporters were styled "the kids." It is the enthusiasm and earnestness of "the kids" that deserves recognition. They got it yesterday, are feeling'.' pretty well, thank you, and will be heard from this spring and fall.

The situation as the •JuunuiL figures it is as follows: Johnston. I.IUKIIS. Carroll county :!o I'll Hon Jusper Lake Newton Porter 1'iilaski White

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Totals io-) Necessary to a choice. !K). 1 he Johnston men claim more than this which the Landis men do not concede. This is not material now as it appears on the face of the returns that Johnston has enough without the others claimed. Lake and Porter have not yet selected delegates but these counties have been conceded to Johnston from the start.

work remaining will be mission­

ary work among the delegates selected and it would seem that Johnston would be able to get as many Landis delegates as Landis could Johnston dele-" gates so that the situation will be practically unchanged.

Considering the situation, Cass county did quite the proper thing and as the result, as far as ('ass county is concerned, is practically a victory for both sides the utmost good feeling is bound' to result from it.

The convention will be held at Hammond May 24.

Are You Married, Folks?

Mrs. Clara Chad wick and Bert Ezra blushingly admit to being husband and wife. Clara is about a dozen years the senior of her boy husband but for all that the course of true love is running smoothly. The only thing that looks queer (except a few other things) is that the clerk has not yet issued a license to them,