Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 February 1895 — Page 5

Everything Goes.

Every Heav}^ Suit or Overcoat in our store will be sold at exact manufacturing Cost until March i.

Men's Suits worth $ 5.00 for $ 3.29

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Mens' Overcoats 25 per cent. Less Than Regular Price. A Child's Cape Overcoat for 95c. A Child's Suit, worth SI.50, for sale now at 69 Cents.

On March ist we begin our second year and desiring to finish the first year with a boom we will offer some unheard of bargains in Winter Clothing.

The American.

Wholesale and|Retail One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers, Corner of Main and Green Sts.

N. B.—Ask James R. Howard and Will Murphy to show you these^bargains.

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Several Unique Propositions and Motions Come Uefore Our Local Law Givers Monday livening.

The city council met in regular session Monday night and there was plenty of natural gas of both varieties, the meeting in this regard being in striking contrast with that of two weeks ago when everything except Supt. McAlevy's rugged eloquence was frozen up.

Mr. Robinson of the Police Board reported the employment of Wm. McCoy as an officer.

The city treasurer reported the collection of assessments for benefits and disbursment of allowances for damages for the widening of south Green street.

Mr. McCampbeil next presented a petition from 01 Gill, who asked the unusual boon of gardening Pike street by planting a crop of potatoes thereon. For awhile a great uproar was raised and the petition had to be explained. It appears that out by the fair grounds there is a blind end of the street which cannot be used and therefore is not used as a highway. It was this little spot which Mr. Gill desired to devote to the culture of that interesting member of the nightshade family which the llobbins House menu euphoniously designates as

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Mr. Myers stated that he spoke for several citizens who had a kick to make against the Natural Gas Company which failed to furnish a sufficiency of warming material during the recent cold spell. As the council had no authority to act, however, no action was taken beyond the appointing of a committee consisting of Myers, Thomas and McCampbeil to investigate the gas situation relative to its use by the city another season. It was the sense of the council that if individuals desired to obtain satisfaction from the gas company they could sue as individuals. The city has no warrant to put its oar in.

The question of using crude oil for heat and power in the city buildings came up and was discussed at some length. A proposed junket to Findlay, Ohio, to investigate, was voted down but it was decided to thoroughly look into the matter. A letter from the Standard Oil Company was at hand offering crude oil at 1.85 cents per gallon or less than a dollar per barrel. A company had proposed to place an oil burner in one of the school buildings free of charge for a season as an experiment. This will be allowed. The investigation in the meantime will be continued.

One of the councilmen arose in his seat after the solemn hush which followed the crude oil discussion and having been pretty well lubricated thereby, he delivered a touching and stirring appeal in behalf of Sim Eldridge, the tonsorial artist, who desired to utilize one of the telephone poles as a barber's sign by encircling it with red, white and blue paint stripes. It was argued that not only would the business of Mr. Eldridge be boomed thus but that the pole would be adorned and beautified. Thereupon Mr. Robinson, who believes in preserving the unities, arose to the occasion and held that if this one pole be so adorned that every pole in town should be likewise in order that uniformity be maintained. "The impracticability of such a movement at once presents itself," continued he. "There is probably not a citizen in town before whose door a pole looms heavenward kissing the skies, who would not seriously object to strangers bracing into his house asking for a hair-cut or anxiously inquiring if they were 'next'. I cannot conscientiously vote to throw this confusion upon our fair city." The motion was lost.

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THE CITY COUNCIL. LEGISLATIVE APPORTIONMENT PASSED

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was some objection to the petition and and one frugal solon desirous doubtless of gaining a name for economy and thrift, urged that street commissioner Larsh be ordered to supplant the enterprising Gill and cultivate the land for the city. Mr. Gill's petition, however, was finally passed and the summer occupation for the juvenile Gills was assured.

It was voted that hereafter no loafere be allowed entertainment in the lire department rooms. It seems that a few disreputable thugs have been in the habit of congregating there and of resenting any hint from the members of the department as to the undosirability of their presence. Hereafter they will be thrown out neck and heels if they intrude.

A bill of S28.15 from the Water & Light Company was not allowed owing to a complication. It seems that before Receiver Haynes was appointed that the United States courts ordered the water rental paid to a New York firm. The city desires to learn if the appointment of the receiver nullifies this order.

The State Monument Commission Abolished —Nicholson Bill Under Discussion— Building Associations Under

Fire in the Senate.

Special to The Jo jrnal. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 19.—Two Republican measures passed the House this morning without discussion. One of them abolishes the State Monument Commission, and appoints in its stead a board of three Regents. The other was Wishard's legislative apportionment bill.

Delegations from all parts of the State are present to hear the Nicholson bill discussed. The majority report favored the bill. Amendments were offered and the bill advanced to third reading.

In the Senate the discussion was on the building and loan association question. The speeches were warm, animated and at times acrimonious. Senator Newby said in some instances these institutions were similar to three card monte games.

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

It Was Celebrated in a Highly Successful Manner by the Knights of Pythiag Tuesday Evening.

The Knights of Pythias Tuesday gave at Castle Hall their annual reception in honor of Anniversary Day and the event was as successful and brilliant as in years past. There was an unusually large attendance, nearly four hundred persons partaking of the hospitality of the order, which is always generous. In spite of an immense jam of guests the several committees fulfilled their functions with the greatest expedition and the service was prompt and efficient. The decorations were elaborate and beautiful, including llags, bunting, the colors of the order everywhere displayed and potted plants. In the parlor delicious drinks were served by two pretty little misses from a gaily decorated booth. Quite a choice supper was served in the dining room and the many guests were ail accommodated. In the parlor during the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was furnished by Misses Maude Cowan, May Kline, Minnie Landman, Helen Watson and Maude McMechan. During the latter part of the evening when the floors were somewhat cleared of guests dancing was indulged in by the younger people and several hours delightfully passed thus. The affair was a most pleasant one and adds new laurels to the order entertaining.

Must Stay With Us.

The motion for a change of venue from the county in the case of the State against Frank Yeagley was argued Tuesday before Judge Harney. Col. Davis appeared for Mr. Yeagley and pictured him as such a saintly young innocent that Yeagley would have blushed if he had been capable of it. Col. Davis read some extracts from THE JOURNAL, in a manner calculated to impress the audience that he had missed his calling when he failed to adopt the stage as his profession, and from these extracts he endeavored to show that a prejudice had been created here against his client. Judge Harney knew very well though that considering Yeagley's character the articles were glowing eulogies of him, so he refused to grant the motion. He rather thought that out of 8,000 eligible jurors in the county twelve could be found who would give Yeagley a fair trial.

Linkenlioker Again.

John Liukenhoker, the Ladoga terror, is in trouble once more. The other day Carry Snyder, the valiant marshal of the town, went to Linkenhoker's residence with a writ of replevin. Linkenhoker's seized a hatchet and chased Snyder about forty blocks. Barrister Bachelor was along and he, too, was forced to fly his fancy kite. A warrant is now out for Linkenhoker's arrest. The people of Ladoga want to get rid of him.

•.:•••*: Can I'oftt a SUCOIHI Time. The Supreme Court lias just decided that when real estate has been sold to satisfy delinquent taxes and transferred by the purchaser to the original owner, the county treasurer can a second time post the property for delinquency, if the proceeds from the original foreclosure did not equal the amount of taxes due. It is said that a decision on this point has never been made before by any Supreme Court.

To Buy the Water Works.

Monday evening after Council meeting a number of the city officials discussed the propriety of the city purchasing the water plant. The city is at present paying S7.000 a year water rental and it is believed she would tare much better by purchasing the plant. Bonds would have to be floated to effect the purchase.

HOUSKB to rent. 2,8-3m p•. C. A.MILLEH &

Co., 118 w. Main st.

UNIVERSALIS! SERVICES.

The Initial Sermon of a Series by Kev. T. S. Guthrie—'The lilblo as a Divine ltevelatiou.

At Primitive Baptist church Tuesday night, a full house greeted Rev. T. S. Guthrie, who announced his subject as "The Bible a Divine Revelation," and chose as his text the confession of Peter—"Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." He said that it was his purpose to emphasize the llrst article of the Universalist confession of faith, and as an introduction to his sermon he would read the entire creed of his church, which is as follows:

ART. 1. We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments contain a revelation of the cliaractr of God, and of the duty, interest and final destiny of mankind.

ART. 2. We believe that there is one God whose nature is love, revealed in one Lord Jesus Christ, by One Holy Spiritof Grace, who will finally restore the whole family of mankind to HOLINESS and happiness.

ART. 3. We believe that holiness and happiness are inseparably connected, and that believers ought to be careful to maintain order, and practice good works: for these things are good profitable unto men.

The speaker affirmed that the Bible was not the product of human wisdom nor the outgrowth of any high order of civilization, but that it was a special revelation from the Father in Heaven to his children on earth, teaching them his character and their duty and destiny and that Jesus the Christ was the divine messenger, sent of God from Heaven to teach and exemplify this revelation. He argued that back of all the miracles of the Bible was the same almighty power which created the universe, placed man in the world and filled him with the longings and aspirations which only the truths of revelation can satisfy. As a rule for man's conduct, in all relations of life, the teaching of the Bible is absolutely perfect. At the conclusion of the very interesting and impressive service many of the speaker's old friends pressed forward to meet him and many new friends sought his acquaintance and all felt that it was good to be there.

CAVE THEM THE RAZOO.

Kev. Mr. Brown, of tlis Yountsville M. 12. Church, Creates a Sensation.

Yountsville is in an uproar over a sensation in the Methodist' church there. It seems that there was a dance out there a few evening since at which Bent Snyder, the trustee of Ripley township, acted as floor manager. There were seven young persons members of Mr. Brown's church attended, most of them as spectators merely. It is claimed the dance was a highly respectable one antl the fact that Mr. Snyder had anything to do with it guarantees that fact. Mr. Brown, however, couldn't see it that way and expelled from the church those of his flock who attended. He uttered some harsh words from the pulpit concerning the dance, calling it a "nefarious thing" and other rough names. Naturally the radical action of the pastor has caused a hub-bub and lie is being vigorously criticized by many.

A. P. A. Split.

A special from Springfield, 111., says the dissension existing in the ranks of the American Protective Association in Illinois growing out of refusing to admit certain delegates to the last State convention at Chicago, and of subsequent suit for damages against the State president, Clarence P. Johnson, for $25,000 by Prof. Walter Sims, has resulted in the organization of an oppostion society known as "The National Assembly Patriotic League," and the Secretary of State to-day granted a charter of incorporation to it. The declared object is "to promote American patriotism and independence in politics, reform all municipal, State and national governments and maintain nousectarian public schools and other works."

Probate Court.

Charles A. Clark has been appointed executor of the estate of Sarah A. Miller.

The will of Sarah A. Miller has been admitted to probate. Robert Dunbar has been appointed administrator of the estate of John M. Royer, deceased.

Alfred J1'. Clouser has been apnointed administrator of the estateoi Henry M. Clouser, deceased.

Daniel Clouser has been appointed guardian of the heirs of 11. M. Clouser, deceased.

Thevv ill of lie nry Keeney has been admitted to probaate. George Johnbon has been appointed guardian of the heirs of Mary E. Dickerson, deceased.

May Get a Snap.

A Washington correspondent of the metropolitan press announces that Congressman Brookshire will locate in Washington. It is said Cleveland will tender him a lucrative federal appointment. Vory refuses to be interviewed on this subject, however.

CAN SUSPEND SHERIFFS.

Two Free Holders to Be Adiled to the Ta* Hoard of Kevlew—The Nicholson Bill Still Under Discussion in the House.

Special to The Journal. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 20.—The House passed the bill giving the Governor power to suspend Sheriffs and Prosecuting Attorneys in certain contingencies.

The House also passed the bill adding two free holders to the county board of tax review to be appointed by the circuit judges.

Representative Merritt's bill providing that commercial paper falling due on any holiday shall be paid the preceding day passed this morning.

The bill providing that counties may pay one-third of the money in the purchase of toll roads from the general fund passed this morning.

The law regulating the division of estates was repassed th.s morning. The law was made clearer.

A large crowd was in the House when the consideration of the Nicholson bill was resumed in the House this morn? ing. It is being considered section by section.

The Senate oocupled the time to-day in considering routine business.

RAILROADS AND LITERATURE.

N. J. Clodfelter Has a New Poem With Some Unique Features.

Indianapolis

Journal:

Noah .T. Clod

felter, with a seductive smile and a big roll of manuscript, came over from Crawfordsville last night to attend a meeting of the Indianapolis, Anderson & Marion electric railway directors. Mr. Clodfelter Is general manager of the new company. The directors and officers meet to-day at the office of McBride & Denny, who are the attorneys for the corporation. The goneral manager says the contract for the construction of the road between Anderson and Marion has already been awarded and at the meeting to-day the contractors will submit the quality of material to be used in building the road. Mr. Clodfelter is sanguine in the extreme, and declares that it will not be many months until the electric upark will be the means of locomotion between this city and Anderson.

In addition to the duties of general manager Mr. Clodfelter fimls time to devote to his literary work. Immediately after the meeting of the directors of his road Mr. Clodfelter says he will go to New York with the manuscript which represents two years of literary labor. While in the metropolis be expects to arrange for the publication of his poem, entitled "Furdd Dew," a legend of the West. In presenting to the public his last creation the author claims to have struck a new lead. He has ruthlessly deprived ancient Greece of some of her choicest mythologies aud will transplant them in the "wild and wooly" West," converting the whole country into a veritable garden of the Gods.

Lecture on Lincoln Postponed. The lecture which Dr. R. J. Cunningham was to have delivered on Abraham Lincoln on next Sunday evening has been postponed one weelr and will be delivered at Center church on Sunday evening, March 3. MePlierson Post has been invited and will attend in a body.

Transfers of Ileal Estate.

List of deeds recorded in Montgomery county and ready for delivery. Furnished by Thos. T. Munhall, Recorder and Abstractor.

Schultz, guar., to Ralph Vancleave, of lot in Waynetown $ 124 go Delia Rusk to Ralph Vancleave,

lot in Waynetown 40 60

Kate Fields to Ralph Vancleave, lot in Waynetown.. 83 33 A McClure to Fannie Little, tract in Ripley tp 2 000 00

Butcher to John Kirk, 48 10-100 acres Sugar Creek tp. 1 800 00 E Lidikay to Win Terry, 40 acres Scott tp 2 000 00 Estella Livengood to W

Thomas, 8 20-100 acres Coal Creek tp 0135

Schultz to II It Hedrick, 20 acres Brown tp 145 45 W Hill to Wilson, tract Clark tp 300 00

Brown to .las McCormick, Mil) acres Ripley tp 7 200 00 Cha.-) Johnson, comr, to .1

Ever.son, lot in city 880 00 W111 Fletcher to El ias Baldwin, tract in Waynetown. 450 00 Win Sutton to John Kirk, 48 1''-100 acres Sugar Creek tp 2 100 00 no Kirk to Wm Sutton, SO acres Sugar Creek tp 1 000 00 li Naugle to W Calhoun, lot Pleasant Hill 50 00 A Jennison to Hrower, 2 lots city 1 200 00

10 transfers, consideration.. .822,945.19

Letter List.

The following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Crawfordsville postotliee for the week ending Feb. 10, 1895. Persons calling for these letters please "advertised". Arthur Lookabaugh John Adams Miss Clara Pitman I Bennett Anna Pollett A Cages Alas Schuarr Wm Doss Mary Smith "Ed" Dalzel W Tharp John Higgins Miss Cora Williams MrsCh'l'te Harlin George Wilson II

FAU.MS and city property for sale. C. A.MILLKR&CO., 118 w. Main st.