Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 5 April 1895 — Page 5

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VOL. 48—NO. 14

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THIS WEEK

We will supply hundreds ot Bargain Seekers with their Spring Stock of

Negligee Shirts

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Only 69c.

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cut the cloth at our own store and employ the best tailors in Crawfordsville to make them.

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A STREET ROLLER

And a Prospective System of Sewerage— Tlie Council Meets and Transacts Considerable Important

Business.

The Council met last Monday in regular session and the first question that came up for consideration was the steam roller for the streets. The members of the committee that visited Springfield, Ohio, made speeches favoring the purchase of a roller. They commended the O. S. Kelley roller, price S3,800, in strong terms. It was moved that committee be appointed to investigate the matter with power to purchase. The motion was carried by the Mayor casting his vote after a tie, Messrs. Thomas, Reynolds and Wilhite voting in the negative. The commitappointed is composed of Myers, McCampbell and Robinson.

The street commissioner was ordered to take out the old town pump on Washington street, between Main and Pike, and to close the well. The pump was taken out this morning and another land-mark of the town thereby wiped out. The old pump had ministered to the thirsty for half a century. It was a comforter, a temperance orator and, in its day, an ornament.

I1!16 Treasurer reported the payment of ^5,000 worth of electric light bonds. A declaratory resolution was passed providing that the side walks on east Main street from Green street to the alley west of the Robbins House, and on Green street between Main and Market, be paved with oolitic limestone. Part of this pavement is already down and all of it should be.

The marshal was instructed to see to it that no wagons be left standing in the streets at night hereafter.

Sliultz & Hulet's plat for the McEwen addition to the city was approved as was that of H. R. Tinsley for the Jauie Jones addition.

Mr. Robinson moved that a commitmittee be appointed to locate a watering and drinking fountain on south Washington street to replace the pump removed. The motion was carried.

The question of a system of sewerage, which has been hanging like Damocles' sword for several years, came up and was freely discussed. All the councilmen took a whack at the issue and all of them thought that sewerage would be a jolly good thing. Finally it was moved and carried that the city civil engineer make a complete survey of the city with a view to locating the best system. The sentiment seemed strongly in favor of this much needed and long delayed improvement.

"SAID GEORGE?

An Autograph Letter of the Father of His Country Possessed by a Crawfordsville Lady.

An autograph letter of General Washington is a relic of rare value and interest in these days. While not generally known such a letter is possessed by a Crawfordsville lady, Mrs. John S. Brown. The letter was written to Mrs. Brown's great grandfather, Major Beall, of Virginia, and has since been treasured as an heirloom. It is written on one sheet of paper, now somewhat yellowed by age, but upon which the characters still stand out plainly so that a child might read them. The writing is in an easy flowing hand save the signature, which abounds in the flourishes used by gentlemen of the time in affixing their names to documents. The letter was written just after the terrible winter at Valley Forge and its spirit illustrates the patriotic zeal of the great commander as well as its context verifies the statement of history as to the general apathy existing iu the continental army at the time. The letter is as follows:

IlEADCiUAitTKns, 31st March, 1778.— SIK:—I have received your Letter of this date inclosing your Commission. The frequency of Resignation throughout the army is truly alarming, in the Virginia line this spirit unhappily seems to rage like an epidemical disease— 1 am at a loss to account how Gentlemen can reconcile such an abandonment of the Public Interest, at this crisis of our affairs, either with the principles of honor or their duty to themselves and their country—if however you think yourself warranted, and are determined to quit the army— I must at least insist upon your retainiQg your Commission till the arrival of more officers in camp.

I am Sir Your Most Obt Sevt, G. WASHINGTON, MAJOK BKAI.I..

Graduation Kxetcisea.

The dates for school graduation exercises so far as determined in the several townships are:

Coal Creek—June 8. Wayne—June 15. Brown—June 14. Walnut—June 22. Franklin—June 20. Sugar Creek—June 13. .\ Madison—June 19. Clark—June 22.

ORAWFOBDSYILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, APRIL 5 1895.—TWELYE PAGES

A MAD COW.

She Attacks Doc Enoch and Sister, Who Save Themselves Only By Hara Fighting.

Dock Enoch owns a valuable cow with a small calf at her side. Monday morning his price on her was considerable more than on Tuesday. He locked her in the barn Monday and in the evening he and his sister went out to attend some chores. The moment the door was opened the cow, which had become maddened, rushed at the lady and striking her hurled her violently back. The wild animal was preparing to gore her when Mr. Enoch rushed in between. The cow fairly lifted him on her horns and rushed him back against the stall. She then tried to gore him and came very near doing so, her sharp horns once straddling one ot his legs and pinning it to the wall. By hard fighting he beat her oft' and she again turned on his sister. Mr. Enoch seized a clab and rushed between them just in time, dealing the cow a terrific blow on the head. She arose with a bellow of rage, however, and came at him furiously. But armed with the club he was able to keep her oft', although he was obliged to beat her almost to death before he could escape. The animal was finally subjected and tied up.

RECEIVER HAYNES MAY GO.

The Complications of the AVater and Light Company May Kesult in a Change.

Indianapolis Journal: The Knickerbocker Trust Co., of New.York, yesterday tiled in the United States Court an application for a receiver for the Crawfordsville Water and Light Company, making the American Debenture Company, of West Virginia, co-defendant. The plaintiff also asks that the mortgage covering the plant of the Crawfordsville company be foreclosed to satisfy an indebtedness of §300,000. In 18S9 the Crawfordsville Water and Light Company issued $300,000 of first mortgage gold bonds, payable in thirty years. The bonds were certified by the American Loan and Trust Company, which became the trustee for the bondholders. To secure the payment of the bonds the Crawfordsville Com pany executed and delivered to the American Trust Company a mortgage covering its entire property and franchise. Afterwards, in accordance with the terms of the mortgage, the Knickerbocker Trust Company succeeded the American Loan and Trust Company as trustee. The complaint alleges that the defendant has defaulted the semi-annual interest on the bonds, and that on March 8, 1895, the holders of more than two-thirds of the bonds declared the whole principal sum due and payable. The complaint shows that the American Debenture Company claims to have a lean on the premises, but it is supplemental and subordinate to the mortgage set out. The court is asked to appoint a receiver for the defendant water and light company and to foreclose the mortgage and order the property sold. An order restraining the defendants from interfering with the mortgage is also prayed for.

If the application is granted it will probably result in the appointment of a new manager here to succeed Mr. W. S. Iiaynes, who has become so popular with the Crawfordsville public during his short stay here.-

Wliitlock School Closing.

The Whitlock avenue schools, conducted by W. F. Sharpe and Miss Ethel Talbot, closed a most successful term Monday by rendering a fine literary programme. The Coppage brothers discoursed sweet music with mandolin and guitar. Clay Coppage graduates this year with a high grade of scholarship. Mamie McMullen, of the fifth year grade, received a handsome prize for perfect attendance and punctuality for which she was heartily applauded.

New .Undertaking Firm.

George Carver and H. M. Perry have purchased the undertaking establishment of J. A. McClure and are now in charge. Both gentlemen are well and favorably known here and will conduct the business in the most approved style. Mr. Carver has just arrived from Canton, 111., where he was engaged in the undertaking business for four years. The establishment will be improved and everything brought up to date.

Cheap Advertising.

We commend the "People's Exchange" to the public as a cheap and easy way of finding what you want and getting rid of what you don't want. It is to be found in both the Daily and Weekly and the low rate, 2 cents a line each insertion, brings it within the reach of all. To make the "People's Exchange" most effective, to make it what its name implies, all our readers should glance through it occasionally and what is still better advertise in it. d&w

I SEEDS, NEW AND FiiESij, for the garden, at H. R. Tinsley & Co.'s.

HERE'S FRUIT.

A Man Who Escaped Conviction for Murder, Denies the Very Claim Upon Which He Wan Cleared.

The case of Margaret Swaim vs. M. G. DeL. Swaim was tried in the circuit court Tuesday on a change of venue from Parke county and during its progress a sensational statement was made by Mose Swaim, a witness. A year or so ago this Mose Swaim had a row with his brother Lafayette. One day in the field he shot Lafayette and the hired man down like dogs. The hired man died and Lafayette had a close call. Mose was tried and was cleared on the ground that the field was his and that he had aright to protect it from the trespassing of the men he shot.

Tuesday on the witness stand Mose swore that at the time of the shooting that the field and everything on it belonged to Lafayette.

It seems that there was a miscarriage of justice in Parke county.

An Unsatisfactory Law.

The wardens of the two State prisons believe the General Assembly made a mistake in enacting a law which requires that discharged convicts shall be returned to the county from which they were sentenced and shall be set free by the Sheriff of the county. This is one of the bills recommended by the Board of State Charities. Warden French, of the State prison north, does not believe that the law will be satisfactory for the reason that so many of the convicts are sentenced from counties in which they are strangers. It is said that more than 00 per cent, of the prisoners are sentenced away from their homes. Some of the convicts in the prison north, who will get out this summer, have complained that if they are taken back to the counties from which they were sentenced they will be farther away from home than they would be if set free at the prison door. Warden French also says that some of the prisoners do not want to Vie taken back to the scene of their crime. There is generally a disposition, he believes, to get away from the associations of the days that brought trouble.

From Colorado.

To the Kdltor The Journal. YUMA, Col., March 25, 1895.—I see a list of contributors at New Ross, Ind., manifesting large heartedness toward Nebraska drought sufferers, in your paper before me. Please permit expression of very sincere thanks to people of the same locality for a liberal contribution of cash to some of our people just over the line in Colorado. We inhabit the same "Great American Desert," where rainfall is essential to growing crops, which unfortunately failed for the past two seasons. But our prospects are very flattering this Spring and we hope, by the liberality of our esteemed friends to survive.

Respectfully, L. C. WARUEX.

Denies the Charge.

Davy Pine was before the Mayor charged with striking a frisky female at a Longview dance. Davy indignantly denied the charge and asserted that he was merely giving her "a rousin' good hug." His trial was set for next Monday. Davy may be fined but he will doubtless become very popular with that Dortion of his female friends who are fond of "rousin' good hugs." Th'» great law of recompense still shines.

Death of Mrs. C. O. Gunkel.

Mrs. C. G. Gunkel, aged about fortyfive years, died Wednesday at her home in Whitesville, of consumption. The funeral occurred this morning at 10 o'clock from the residence, interment at the Myers cemetery. Mrs. Gunkel was a most estimable lady and her death is a loss to the neighborhood in which she lived. She leaves three daughters.

An Octopus for Oliver.

Oliver M. Emperly was convicted in Justice Parkers court at Linden a few days ago for keeping a gambling house, costs and fine amounting to S5(i. He appealed to the circuit court, where he was defeated Monday by M. E. Clodfelter and Prosecuting Attorney Thompson, of Lafayette. The jury brought in a verdict assessing a fine of §10, which, with the trimmings, will amount to $125.

Hoard Meeting.

The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Fair Association will hold an important meeting at 10 o'clock next Saturday. It is desired that there shall be a full meeting.

Marriage Licenles.

Wm. Housh and Ida Houston. Alvin J. Stout and Louisa Pogue. Walter lligdon and Marguerite Wheat.

PART SECOND

HIS SALARY INCREASED.

Faithfulness and .Ability of Itev. K. B. Thomson Appreciated and Hecognlzed.

Springfield (O.) Gazette: The annual meeting of the Second Presbyterian church was held last evening in the main auditorium. In a report of the board of trustees they recommended that the pastor's (Rev. E. P. Thomson) salary be raised from $2,300 to $2,400 a year. On a motion of B. B. Starkey, however, the sum was raised to $2,500 and carried unanimously. Another clause in the report of the board of trustees caused considerable comment. It was that steps at once( be taken to remodel, reseat and fresco the church, and that an extra room be built in the rear of the church for Sunday school purposes. A committee composed of lti. S. Kelley and Chas. Stout, from the board of trustees, has had the matter under consideration for some time, but their estimates were not as yet readv. On a motion, the subject was left to the trustees for further consideration, and they to make a report to the congregation at some subsequent meeting.

The various reports submitted showed the workings of the church to be in prime condition. The treasurer's report showed total receipts of $3,924.27 for the year disbursements, $3,902.42, leaving a balance on hand of $21.85. The annual report of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society showed the amount collected to be $483.

A PUBLIC LIBRARY.

A Movement on Foot to Ksfablish Such an Institution in Crawfordsville— How It Can He Done.

Dr. Charles A. Tuttle, of Wabash College, believes that Crawfordsville ought to have a public library and is encouraging a movement having such an institution in view. Dr. Tuttle in New England has seen large public libraries grow from very small beginnings in much smaller places than this and under more unfavorable laws than those of Indiana. The statutes of this State are very favorable to the establishment of free libraries and it is strange that advantage has not beep, taken of them long before. Sectibn 3791 of the revised statutes provides that "the inhabitants of any citv, town or village or neighborhood, in this State, or any part of them, whenever they have subscribed the sum of fifty dollars or upwards towards the establishment of a public library, may assemble for the purpose of holding an election for directors. The succeeding paragraphs provide for the election of a temporary chairman and a clerk, after which seven directors are to be chosen by ballot. These directors have power to make by-laws and rules for the management of the library and to levy an assessment not to exceed $1.00 annually on each share of stock. All property held by the library is exempt from taxation and the city council is authorized to assist the library by taking stock in it. The council is also authorized to ofter this stock as prizes to the children of the public schools for good behavior and scholarship. As soon as the association has acquired books worth $750 the school board is authorized to take charge of it and levy a tax for its maintenance. The people will soon have a chance to subscribe to this enterprise and we believe it will be very generally supported. A good public library is a distinct advantage to a town and one should have been established long ago.

COLLEGE NOTES.

Below is given a partial schedule of the base ball games of the Wabash College team this season. Besides the following, an additional game is to be arranged with Butler, and also with Lake Forest and other colleges:

April (i, U. of I., at Champaign. April 13, U. of I., at Crawfordsville. April 19, Uni. of Mich., at Crawfordsville. April 20, Butler, at Crawfordsville. ''s April 27, I. U., at Bloomington. May 4, Purdue, at Crawfordsville. May II, DePauw, at Crawfordsville. May 13, Hanover, at Crawfordsville. May 18, DePauw, at Greencastle. May 24, Page Fence Co., at Crawfordsville. May 25, R. P. I., at Terre Haute.

June 8, I.S.N., at Crawfordsville.

GEOKGKTOWN.

Orpha Grimes is on the sick list. Grandpa Elmore is very poorly. Oscar Elmore is improving slowly. Quite a crowd attended the sale at James Pickett's.

John Compton and Alfred McJenkin are building fence. AS Charley Ham and family have moved on the farm belonging to Arthur Ham.

IMPERIAL PLOWS and harrows are sold by H. R. Tinsley & Co.

FOB tags see THE JOUBNAX CO., PKIHIKBS.