Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 1 June 1894 — Page 5

Keep a Qood Eye

G. A. R. Suits

Knee Pants.

Do They Have—

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BRYANT'S

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Conductor.

Get it on your house ant be safe.

On our window displays. They are always interesting. This week's specialties

A complete line made of the best indigo blue flannels and yacht cloths. We have them in single and double-breasted sack coats, round or straight

cut, also in one and three button cutaway ^frocks. Two sets of buttons with each suit.

This week your choice of 1,000 pair from jfy to 15 for 39 cents. They are the 75 cent kind. We have others at 25 and 15 cents, but for good value buy a pair this week at 39 cents.

Economy Socks

Mens' seamless half hose, usually sold for 15 cts, For a few days they go at 7 cents a pair.

Wholesale and Retail One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers, Corner of Main and GieenSts.

N. B. 'The popular salesmen, Jas.R.Howard and Wil' Murphy are with the American.

WALL PAPER FREE

We have just added a complete line of Wall Paper to our stock and will, order to introduce it at once, give

FREE OF CHARGE

One roll for each room you desire to paper. We are not trying to run ofl'old stock,'everything is new, all this year's patterns. Not a single old-style piece in the entire lot.

OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST. Call and see our line before purchasing.

Ross Bros., 99-eent Store

Thunder and Lightning

IN HAWAII?

Said Grover to Lillie one day.

Oh yes, me boy, but it is perfectly

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NO SCHOOL HOUSE.

The Council Decides That Just Present the Issuance of Bonds is Inadvisable.

Mr. Myers, chairman of the Board of Public Improvement, reported that he had been over the city on an investigating expedition and had discovered some mud holes and horrible alleys and asked for instructions. He fiuther reported that the celebrated l'ine street sewer was in bad condition and urged the Council to take some action in the matter of repairing it. He also reported that the bridge over Dry Branch on Grant -avenue was in need of repairs and recommended that the bridge be raised and wings put in to protect the bank and make that point safer for travel.

The Police Board reported that Greeley Brown had declined the appointment of Goose Nibble policeman, and Jack Bannister was selected to fill the vacancy. Jack is a brother of Enoch Bannister, who was appointed to a position on the force at the organization of the Council. He is a Monon bridge carpenter and promises to Keep Goose Nibble in apple pie order during the hours he is in command there.

Uncle William Vanarsdall offered a resolution which was adopted, instructing the City Attorney to draft an ordinance requiring railway companies to maintain lights at all street crossings of the several roads through the city, in conformance with the act of the General Assembly, approved March 4, 1893.

The superintendent of the electric light plant submitted his regular and also his annual report for the year ending May 18, 1894, showing the total receipts for the year to be §9,204.21, and the expenditures §15,712.00 excess of expenditures over receipts, SO,447.79 cost of each arc light for year, §45.09.

The question of issuing §18,000 of school bonds was next sprung, and the City Attorney presented an ordinance authorizing the issuance of school bonds. Mr. Myers offered a motion that the ordinance be adopted which motion was lost by the following vote: Aye, Myers and McCainpbell, 2 nay, Wilhite, Vanarsdall. Reynolds and Robinson, 4.

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JACK BAXSISTEli FOR GOOSE KIBBLE.

The Successor to Greeley Brown Promises to Smite the lMillistines Hip and Thigh.

Every member of the Common Council was present Monday at the regular meeting of that body, and the business of the evening was transacted with vigor from the start. The Council very considerately dispensed with the reading of the minutes after looking over the bulkiness of the printed document and calculating on about what time in the morning it would be before adjournment unless such action be taken.

On motion of r. McCampbell the matter of collecting funds from city officials and employes t© assist in defraying expenses of Memorial day was referred to Councilman Vanarsdall, with "power to act."

On motion of Mr. Reynolds the City Attorney was instructed to prepare a resolution to widen south Green street from Franklin to College street, to report at next meeting of the Council.

The City Engineer and street com missioner were instructed to consult the City Attorney in the matter ^of opening Hocum street through the Busenbark place and if the time was ripe for action to remove all obstructions to the street without delay.

The proposed amendment to the water works ordinance was brought up and debated at length, and was finally on motion of Mr. Reynolds rejected and fired back to the company with thanks.

The Board of Public Improvement was instructed to ask for bids for tile for use of the city, to be presented at the next meeting of the Council.

The Council then adjourned.

A Satisfactory Apportionment. Montgomery county paid into the State school fund §18,580.3'}. She has 10,977 school children so she consequently draws out at the rate of §1.50 per capita just §10,405.50. This apportionment is very satisfactory and is in excess of those of last June and January. The apportionment guaranantees another successful year.

Found for tho Plaiiitlfl*.

The jury in the case of Ilichey vs. Long, for possession of a farm in Madison township, has returned a verdict for the plaintiff and one cent damages. This is a case where the digging of a well seemed to be an important factor.

M. REED MAY ESCAPE.

The Superintendent of tho Crnwfonlsvilhs Water Coinenny May IJe Granted Clemeney.

The Indianapolis .Ynes, referring to the ease of A. S. Reed, who was convicted of helping to wreck llaughey's bank, says: -S

The general impression is that on next Monday, when Judge Baker will hear a motion for a. new trial and sentence the men, he will decline to admit the Collins to bond, and will direct that they be taken to the penitentiary. Reed, many persons believe, will be allowed to go free under a suspended sentence. There is, of course, much speculation as to what the sentences in the case of the Collins will be. Persons who have watched the progress of the of the trial will not be surprised if the court sentences Francis A. Collin to ten years and P. B. Collin to live years' imprisonment. .Judge Baker will be asked to suspend sentence in the case against Albert S. Reed. Lawson M. Harvey, Mr. Reed's attorney, said to-day that he would present the matter to Judge Baker. '"I have hopes that the sentence may be suspended." said Mr. Ilarvev. "I oelieve that the public feels that Mr. Reed has been sufficiently punished."' "I have passed the point where I expcct anything," said Mr. lleed, when asked if he expected that his sentence would be suspended. "1 have been hoping for things that did not come for several months. I nbw give up. 1 wish 1 could have received my sentenance this forenoon. I want it over with. 1 am thankful for the many kind words that have been said to me, but I do not expect any relief, whatever."

Albert S. Reed came to this city from Richmond. He went into the army at the age of seventeen. After the war he became a clerk in a drug store, and finally became the owner of a drug store in Richmond. He read medicine, and, after selling his store, practiced medicine for a time. About fourteen years ago he entered the service of the Western Union Telegraph Company in this city. He remained with the company until he was employed by the cabinet company three years ago. His duties at the Western Union office were to keep the books and make out monthly statements. He was receiving §00 a month when he left the employment of the company. He was receiving §29 a week from the cabinet company at the time it went into the hands of a receiver.

Before entering service with the Indianapolis Cabinet Company Reed, who was a victim to drink, went to Dwight, 111., and took the gold cure. Since that time, it is said, he has never relapsed into his former habit. It is further said that the fact that the Coffins had employed him at a time when he had difficulty to find work and that they had stood by him, made him thoroughly loyal to him and less likely to question any service they might call on him to perform. His loyalty and gratitude to the Coffins have always been a subject of remark among those who knew him, and that he made no effort to escape from indictment with them by any information he might have given to the Government is also held to be due to his loyalty. He is or was recently the president of the Gold Cure Association of Indiana, an organization composed of men who consider themselves to have been cured of the drink habit through the chloride of gold treatment.

Another Pioneer (tone.

Aunt Martha Elmore, of Yankeetown, who has been a resident of Montgomery county for many years, diet! at her home Wednesday of last week of consumption. She had been in poor health for many years. She has lived in this county all her life until the angel of death came to her May 2,'S, 1891,

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the age of no years, 0 months and 18 days. She leaves a husband, one son, two daughters and four grandchildren. She was carried to her last resting place at Darlington cemetery, May 24. Though her body was laid to rest not far from us there is a vacant chair that can never be filled Our earthly loss is her eternal gain. May each of us say as she has said. "I am ready to go when the Lord calls for me."

Alamo Detect!ve Assooiiition. WHKKEAS, in the death of Brother Andrew K. Rush we are again reminded of themncertainty of life and our dependence on God and one another, therefore,

Resolved. That in the death of Brother A. K. Rush, the Alamo Detective Association has lost a worthy and faithful member, the community a good ocitizen, the family a good husband and father.

Resolved, That while our hearts are heavy for the loss we sustain in the death of Brother A. K. Rush we will remember to condole with his family and friends and do all we can to add to their consolation and welfare in this, their great bereavement.

J. P. WIIN\ JOHN AMMBHMAS, J. T. KKYS,

Committee.

A Mew Assignee.

Judge Harney has accepted the resignation of O. M. Gregg as assignee of the estate of W. H. Durham, and has appointed John M. Schultz to the vacancy. Mr. Schultz is a thorough business man and will transact the business pertaining to his position in an honorable manner.

A FAT TAKE.

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VinsitH'it'riitK in 'oal Creek—

School

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Warranth Sold for IVr Cent,

The commissioners authorized the trustee of Coal Creek township to issue §8,000 of township warrants to bear 7 per cent, interest for the purpose of building a school house at New Kiehmonil. Instead of easting about by advertising and employing the usual means to secure the money on the best possible terms the trustee negotiated them by his own financial methods. He found a gentleman, Mr. Isaac Davis, who had the money and struck a bargain and sold the §8,000 in warrants in one block at an annual discount of 5 per cent, making the annual interest account of 12 per cent until paid. Any of the banks in this city would have jumped at the chance to have taken the warrants at their face and would have given a handsome premium for the opportunity. Such is financiering in Coal Creek.

SAD FATE OF TUDE HAMILTON.

lie Kxperienecu Decidedly IMsuRtrous Mix With John Staley Tuertday livening.

John Staley is a haughty corn hauler who inhabits one of the palatial tenement houses of Tude Hamilton. Staley and his excellent wife are. very particular folks and have no abnormal penchant for blue bottle flies in the butter and soup. In order to prevent such an unpleasant condition of affairs they importuned their lengthy landlord to put up screens. Tude had spasms when he heard this request come lloating in on cream colored party paper, and Tuesday afternoon he called at the stately residence and expressed his disgust in language better suited to a steamboat landing than a fashionable drawing room. When Mr. Staley returned and "heerd" the news he combed the corn silk out of his hair and started for the police headquarters to have Tude arrested. Tude heard of his mission and seized him by the collar just in front of the city building. Mr. Staley was vigorously addressed with a few endearing epithets, such as are customarily'employed by gravel hands in urging on particularly refractory mules. Mr. Staley listened with becoming meekness for a season and then startled the world by popping the mighty Tude between the eyes. He followed up his first blow with half a dozerT beauties that commanded the admiration of the gleeful throng. Tude's hopeful son came to his pa's assistance but was cared for by Chief Dorsey while a couple of stout yeomen pulled the irate Staley off his game.

Lincoln I.eagne Convention. The National Convention of the League of Republican Clubs will be held in Denver, Col., 011 June 20. Arrangements have been made for a special train for the Indiana delegation, leaving Indianapolis, Friday, June 22, at 1 o'clock in., and to run through without change, arriving at Denver on Sunday morning, train will consist of cars, reclining chair car. .The very low the round trip from Denver and return, with a corresponding rate from any point in the State has been secured. Particulars as to the time of starting, sleeping ear accommodations, etc., can be had by writing to R. E. Manslield, Secretary, Indianapolis.

June 11. The palace sleeping cars and a dining rate of §21.75 for

Indianapolis to

M011011 ISnys the Old idlitlid. A dispatch from Mmicie last night says: '"A contractor at work on the Chicago Southeastern railroad extension from Anderson to Muncie today received a telegram from New York notifying him to quit work, as the road had been sold to the Monon Railroad Company. This is very probable as it has been alleged that the Brice syndicate, which owns the Monon and Lake Erie & Western, was furnishing the money to build the Muncie and Brazil extensions to give the Lake Erie road a more direct east-and-west line to Indianapolis, and also to reach the Southern Indiana coal fields. The company must finish the Muncie-Aiulerson extension within a month or else lose the big bonus voted them by the city of Muncie and

Delaware county. The work of laying steel has begun at Anderson."

State Sunday School Union. A call has been issued to the Sunday school workers of Indiana to meet iu Muncie for the thirteenth annual convention of the Indiana Sunday school Union on June 12th, 13th-and 14th. The indications are that it will be the largest convention in the history of the Union. Muncie citizens are making elaborate preparations for the entertainment of the guests.

MORE SLATES AM) COMBINATIONS

Ip to 1 Niuiihert

ItroUen and Smashed 1'tlW -itUOHMOH and

Tin: JoriiXAi. has been overwhelmed with predictions as t.o the ticket next Saturday. We print a few but consign a hatful to the waste basket:

Representative—A. M. Scott. Prosecuting Attorney—F. P. Mount. Auditor—J. A. MeClure. Treasurer—E. II. O'Neall. Sheriff—C. E. Davis. Coroner—P. J. Karens. Surveyor—W. F. Sharpe. Commissioner—A. B. Flannigan. Commissioner—John Peterson. Another Republican hands in the following as it appears from his standpoint:

Representative—E. T. McCrea. Prosecuting Attorney—Dumont Kennedy.

Auditor—G. W. Wasson. Treasurer—J. B. Rice. Sheriff—C. E. Davis. Coroner—10. W. Keegati. Surveyor—11. C. McCluer. Commissioner—W. M. Darter. Commissioner—II. Trout. Here is another: Representative—A.M.Scott. Proseeming Attorney—W. M. Reeves. Auditor—P.. It. Kusk. Treasurer—11. M. Bible. Sheriff—C. E. Davis. Coroner—P. J. I'.arcus. Surveyor—E. W. Wvncoop. Commissioner—Henry Harding. Commissioner—John Peterson. Still here is another guess:

Representative—E. T. McCrea. Prosecuting Attorney—F. P. Mount. Auditor—W. M. White. Treasurer—J. O. McCormick or Win. Johnson.

Sheriff—C. E. Davis. Coroner—E. W'. Keegan.

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Surveyor—W. F. Sharpe. Commissioner—John L. Davis. Commissioner—H. Trout. TIJK JOUKNAJ, has several more on the hooks which have been handed in but the above will suffice for the present.

THE PETTIT CASE AGAIN.

Suit l».v 1 jnvyeiH I'or Two Tliourtiuid

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Attorney*' Keen.

Lafayette Courier. "The State of Indiana, ex rel., Board of Commissioners of Montgomery county vs. J. Frank Byers, auditor of Tippecanoe county, application for writ of mandate," is the caption of a paper filed before Judge Everett in the superior court late this afternoon. Johnston & Johnston, of Cravvfordsville, are the attorneys and George P. Haywood represents them. The case will be heard June 9. The complainant asks that Auditor Byers be compelled to pay to Montgomery county §2,000 attorneys fees due George P. Haywood and Albert Anderson, arising from the celebrated l'ettit ease. December 8, 1890, Montgomery county ordered paid to W. C. Wilson and George P. Haywood §1,500 on April 5, 1893, that county ordered §2,000 paid to Haywood and

Anderson fees for service in the prosecution of l'ettit. The clerk of Montgomery county made a demand on Auditor Byers and payment was refused, according to a ruling of the Tippecanoe board. The matter is now before Judge Everett, and Tippecanoe county will be asked to pay the Pettit prosecutors §2,000 attorneys' fees.

\Va»or Witches.

The famous possession suit of Ricliey against Long is 011 trial in the circuit court and the water "witches" who told the crop-eared Mr. Long where to dig are all 011 hand with smiling mugs. Vcs Morris is a "water witch" or rather wizard from away back in the brush of Madison township. He finds water bv a forked stick but he is nut in it with J. K. P. Largent who wears his hair long in order to resemble one of the ancient magi who lived before the days of barber shops or horse (flippers. Seer Largent when he wants to find out where to dig

for

water gets on the

highest point on the farm and starts to run due east repeating the following potent rhyme: lliu bob up

iKKlety! 1'lgKlety! Humdle dutn! ob up wnter, quickly couie.

Come outof your hole to wettlio hljfliluiids, In tho name of tho King or iho C'unulbal Islands.

He stops short when he reaches the last word and that is the place to dig. If you don't believe it try it yourself.

Smallpox In the Stale.

Secretary Metcalf, of the State Board of Health, has been in the smallpox localities in the northern part of the State for a week. The cases have been carefully quarantined, he says, and the danger of spreading is over. Three men have been quarantined in the garret of a house. They are reached by a ladder when meals are carried to them, and the ladder is then removed. There have been 110 deaths for a week and only a small number of new cases have developed.

Marriage License.

James W. Maher and Eliza J. .Jones.