Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 November 1895 — Page 6

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1895.

HON. WARREN G. SAVER, of Wabash, is the latest Richmond in the field as a candidate for Governor on the Republican ticket.

DURING the last year the State debt has been reduced 8400,000. The total foreign debt at the end of the fiscal year •^as in round numbers 87,000,000. It is said that the next Legislature will be asked to increase the sinking fund tax so that the debt can be paid more rapidly.

A PRIVATE corporation has filed articles of association for the construc tion of a system of sewerage in Shelbyville. If sewerage can be had in no other way in Crawfordsville let it be done by a corporation. The proper way, however, is for the city to con' trol it.

SENATOR JOHN L. WILSON, of Wash ington, in a recent interview, says the Republicans must provide revenue for the Government, and to do this he (he favors a duty on wool and lumber and an increased duty on coal. He says, in fact, that the Republicans must formulate a tariff bill in line with the principles they'have advocated, leaving the responsibility for the failure to make it a law with the President, and those who refuse to assist.

•asi'i IT is said that Henry Watterson -is going abroad for the purpose of gaining seclusion to write a life of Abrabftm Lincoln. The Washington Star 8»ys the }ip0 that Mr. Watterson will W. foke is still his own sepret. His friends

Are confident that hp wUi 8nd some--t^ing pew BBfl important to y, $nd will, of course, say it in a style all bis g— _^J»wn, which in daily journalism has •|j|% proved *9 spirited j^nd effective.

Lincoln's biographers up to date have been his personal friends and po» litical srpportero. Mr. Watterson will write 88 aa ^-Confederate. He is ^none the less a passionate admirer of •I Mr. Lincoln's character and geoius, and from his editorial perch at Louisville has enjoyed a leiig survey of the oeuRtty tthd Along study of the conditions Which produced the most unique man in American history.

TIIE old Democratic party is not changed^ It iB the same to-day that it waS Ve&terday and last year and last dec&ae-*-Frankfort Crescent.

And yet in the same editorial column on the same day the Crescent admits that the Democratic party has changed. It says:

The Democratic party must go back to the time honored principles of Jefferson and Jackson, if it hopes to be successful.

Jefferson was a protectionist. So |5'-,"was Jackson. In each of his eight annual messages to Congress Mr. Jefferson urged the necessity of restrictive duties for the purpose of encouraging manufactories. General Jackson in his celebrated Coleman letter was no lass pronounced in his protection views than was Mr. Jefferson. The CrcscenVs advice is good. The Democratic party should go back to the time honored principles of Jefferson and Jackson.

THE CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL, years ago, urged as a reason why the United States should encourage the production of sugar at home, that foreign wars might cut of our supplies and leave us without sugar. It seems now that this condition of affairs is about to be realized. The revolutionists in Cuba have already forbidden the further growing of the sugar cane and the manufacture of sugar on the plantations of that island, and if they have the power to carry out this edict, our sugar supply may be seriously curtailed and the price of sugar greatly increased. There are no other people 'so perfectly independent as those who are able to supply their own needs, and the same thing may be said with more propriety of nations. Any nation t^at has to depend on other nations for^a-supply of commodities in daily and extensive use, is always subject to serious embarassment. It does little good for a nation to declare itself iudependent unless it provides the means of independence. It is already demon--strated that the United States can, **like France and Germany, produce more sugar than will supply the home demand, and nothing but the rankest lolly can dictate the policy that would discourage the production of S-. tsugar lit this country.

FRANCIS SCHLATTER.

Francis Schlatter, the Denver healer, has attracted the attention oi the country. It seems to be established by numerous reputable witnesses-that he has effected a large number of remarkable cures. But what is the secret 01 his power, whether due to the unique personal magnetism of the man, or some abnormal gift, it is impossible to say. The whole subject is involved in obscurity. Dignified and able newspapers are puzz The New York Tribune editorially speaks of him thus:

The facts as to the man himself, so far as they appear to be established, are substantially as follows: He is an Alsacian peasant, fairly well educated and intelligent, who came to this country a few years ago and settled in Jamesport, Long Island, as a shoemaker. His record in Jamesport was good. He was adapted to no bad habits, made excellent shoes, paid his way and saved money. He was in love with a young woman, who, how ever, refused to marry him. In the society of the village he was sized up as a good fellow, with queer views, who could "talk like a book." He had "visions," also, and had much to say about the great questions of life and destiny. But at this time he made no pretentious to the possession of any unusual powers.

Last year he went to New Mexico, and was next heard of as a wonderful "New Messiah," with an extraordinary power of curing diseases. He at once became locally famous, but we believe that he was finally imprisoned in that Territory for falsely claiming divine powers. However that may be, he went to Denver a few months ago, and since then his career has been closely followed by the public. It is easy to say that he is a charlatan, who is deceiving the public, or that he is a half-crazy enthusiast, who is deceiving himself but either of these theories involves difficulties that are almost insuperable. For, as we have observed, there is satisfactory evidence that he has effected remarkable cures. Had these cures been wrought under the auspices of the Roman Church, which claims still to exercise the power of miracle conferred on the Apostles hy Jews, we should be able to classify them with such phenomena as Lourdes and other shrines. Or had Schlatter gained a following of ignorant and superstitious people, the whole matter might be dismissed as unworthy of notice. But the healer appears to be working independently of any religious denomination, and, if the accounts of him» are trustworthy, he claims some mysterious mission from "the Father," presumably God, by virtue of which, he says, he is able to do what he does. Moreover, he has been exercising his vocation in a city whose citizens are, perhaps, less given to credulity and superstitious illusions than any other* community in the world.

Not only that, but the people who testify to the reality 'of his cures, giving names and dates capable of verification, are hard-headed men of ajfoirs, whose veracity cannot be imand many of whom at first

OPked Xjpon Sghl&ttf-r

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serting that he possesses remarkable powers, hoWRVAf they

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lained. That f&ct, indeed, need not questioned, The unique scenes that have been witnessed in Denver during the last few weeks, when so fflany thousands have stood patiently in line waiting to be healed, can only be explained by admitting that Schlatter exercises some influence not possessed by ordinary people. What is it and whence does he derive it? He takes no money for his cures, and therefore the theory of self-seeking seems to be excluded. Is he, indeed, what he apparently considers himself to be? Or iB he merely laboring under delusions, due to some form of insanity? On the other hand, excluding the theory that his power is divine, shall we say that he only does what all men might do if their natures were purified from the dross of materialism? Or is the whole thing a passing phase of credulity built upon the inherent weaknesses and fickleness of the Human mind, and therefore destined soon to be forgotten along with so many similar phenomena? To these questions at present there can be no satissactory answer. The two established facts are the man and his sudden fame.

1UDGE FARM.

John E. Brown has a new driving horse. David Bruner is carpentering for Joseph Wirt.

John Stull has finished the clearing for Elbert Hughes. John E. Brown sold his wheat to Waynetown parties.

The farmers are about through shucking standing corn. Tilghman Swearingen will move north of Crawfordsville in the near future.

The corn crop in this neighborhood is the best -for several years. It averaged from 50 to 80 bushels to the acre.

It appears as though the farmers raised their corn crop to sell this year as their hogs are dying with the cholera.

Mrs. Holman is better at this writing Austin Bruner was at Crawfordsville Sunday.

Frank Herron won the cigars given Saturday night for the ugliest man. Miss Flossie Jordan, of Waynetown, was the guest of Fred Wilkson Sunday.

Miss Bertha Miller, of Waynetown, was the guest of Miss Adie Picket Sunday.

A large crowd attended the box supper here Saturday night. Receipts $13.47.

Ora Pickett and wife, who eave been living with their father-in-law, will move soon to the farm of J. P. Brown.

Samuel Bruner nnd wife, Mrs. Hall and family, Los Stull and Fred Wilkson were the guests of Frank Herron Sunday,

Misses Lilly »and Emma Livengood, Claud Stonebraker and Wat Ham attended Sunday school here last Sunday. We hope the school will prosper. We need more scholars.

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SWAMP COUKGK.

Hog cholera is raging in this locality. Adam Hester's hogs have the cholera.

H. Evans killed hogs Tuesday for winter use. John Goff went coon hunting Satur day night, but caught a 'possum.

Jacob Shrader has purchased part of A. W. Shrader's household furniture. Dan Gott and George Fredericks are shucking corn for John Gott this fall.

Andrew Shrader sold his 40-acre farm to Mort Shrader. Consideration, $2,000.

Bud Galey and sons are husking corn for John Todd with their ina chine.

John Gott. an.l wife called oh the scribe Monday and purchaseu nis cooking stove. V'c

Eli Grimes is rebuilding his barn so he can have a warm place for his horses this winter.

Mort Shrader killed three hogs this week that averaged 500 pounds. How is that for spring shoats?

Fred Wilson went coon hunting and stayed out all night trying to catch a big coon, but was unsuccessful in his efforts.

The scribe has traded his clock for a large Colt's revolver. He says he is tired of being held up in the public highway.

This will probably be my last letter to THE JOURNAL as I have sold my farm, and don't know as yet just where I will go.

Ask MackProctor what the trouble is over at Brown's Valley, that so many Russellville boys go ovei of nights. Wonder what the excitement is.

The school is progressing with Clarence Burroughs as teacher. The emrollment is 35. There will be more to go when the corn is all gathered.

The Shrader Ibrothers came near having a runaway while on their way home from Crawfordsville. The horse became frightened and it took all three of the boys to hold her,

MAPLE GROVE.

Miss »Mary Lovett has retured to High Bluff. Dr. Hunt, of North Ladoga, was here Saturday.

Claud Peffley, of Mt. Pleasant, was here last week. Link Clark and family spent Sunday near Beech Grove.

Mrs. E. V. Brookshire called on Mrs. Dr. Mahorney, Sunday. Wilford Harshbarger, of Mt. Pleasant, was here Tuesday.

A. E. Frankland, of Chicago, was at Dr. Mahorney's, Thursday. Geo. Clark and wife attended the sale east of Mace, Tuesday.

Dr. Mahorney and family have been suffering the grip this week. Sam Himes and family visited his brother at Gadsden last week.

A party drew some of our young folks to Joe Robbins', Saturday night. Miss Maggie Swink, of Ladoga, was the guest of the Misses Himes last week.

Meade Himes and family, of Dreamland, Suuday visitors at Sam Keslet'g,

Mi"kle Bros.' corn husker has been doing work for many of our farmers this week,

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Miss Minnie Himes has returned home after a pleasant visit with Gadsden friends.

G. W. Harshbarger and family visited C. L. Canine and wife, near Waveland, Sunday.

Walter Goodbar very pleasantly entertained a number of his friends last Tuesday night.

Mesdames Neff and Wood, of Ladoga, were entertained at J. M. Harshbarker's, Monday.

Sam Hostetter and sisters, Misses Lydia and Emma, visited at Wm. Graybill's, Saturday night.

Mrs. «Mollie Peffley and daughter Clara, attended Progressive Dunkard meeting at Ladoga, Sunday.

It is reported that a turkey shooting will be the attraction at Joe Hobbins' the day before Thanksgiving.

Mrs. NatiCy Lawter is again able to attend her household duties, and Miss Lizzie Brown has returned home.

Several from here attended the wedding of Lon McClain and Miss Ota Luster at Whitesville,.

Sam Himes and Geo. Harshbarger with their wives, visited the chrysanthemum show at the county seat last Thursday and report the exhibit a success.

Jerry Redinbaugh, an old pioneer from near Mace, was buried at the Harshbarger cemetery last week. One by one the old settlers are passing away.

Sam Kesler and wife, Geo. Himes, Jim Wright, Chat. Arnold. Harvey Himes and wife, Effie Lene, Clara Peffley, Mrs. J. M. and G. W. Harshbarger, Clayton Mahorney, Earl and L. M. Harshbarger were among those from here who heard Rev. Flora, of the Progressive Dunkard church, at Ladaga, Sunday night.

Harvey Himes and Miss Maggie Jones were married at Lebanon at noon Thursday. They were given a sumptuous dinner at the bride's home near Lebanon, Thursday. Friday was Bpent at the home of the groom where a reception dinner was tendered them. Mr. Himes is an industrious young man of moral character and the lady he has won for his bride is one of sterling worth and has many warm friends here. The bride and groom were serenaded by the usual jolly crowd of boys with tin pans Friday night. Mr. Himes and wife will make their home on Dave Harshbarger's farm west of Ladoga. Maple Grove joins their many friends in wishing them success through life.

Wabash Excursion.

Homeseekers' Excursion November 26th and 27th, and Dec. 10th and 11th, via the Wabash to Alabama, Arkansas, Indian Territory, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, etc. at a little more than one fare for the round trip. Call on or write the Wabash Agent for further particulars. J. M. ^ICCONNELL,

Pass. & T'lct. Agt.. Lafayette, Ind.

when we first used the expression

yards, or

Thursday night.

"Lights in the World," Prov. 4:18, will be the subject for prayer meeting at Bethel, Sunday evening. Everybody come.

5 miles wide

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Our bleached Muslins would reach over

81,000

would

stock of staple Dry Goods.

'dl§cl£

miles. These four items together would reach a distance of

sheetings, almost

It Pays to Trade at the Big Store. 127-129 East Main Street.

BIG STORE

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of busy people and correct merchandising, was disputed because our floor space was not as large as other stores. However, we felt we were right and in accordance with our usual way we went right on using it, knowing we would reap our reward when we had the people's attention!

In addition to the floor you all know so well we have abasement half as large and a good sized stock room up stairs. The three together we think, gives us more floor[]space than any store in this city, but we don't say "The Big Store" because of floor space. Its the size of the stock we carry that makes the name descriptive.

Here are a Few Figures O

that will give you some idea of the immensity of our stock. These figures apply to a few items we have in our basement and which is never seen by our customers. There is no item or piece of goods from our retail stock included in these amounts:

Calico.

100,050 ft. or 33,350 yds. If this was stretched along the public highway as a telephone wire it would reach almost 21 miles, or to Thorntown or Jamestown. It would also reach from Ladoga to Linden if laid along the Monon railway from Waynetown to New Ross on the Big Four or on a straight line almost the entire width of Montgomery county.

Canton Flannel.

Our reserve stock of Canton would reach 10 miles or 17,600 yds. or 52,800 ft. On a straight line this would reach from Crawfordsville to Linden, Ladoga, New Ross or Waynetown.

Big Store" to designate this hive

1 775 feet. This is more than enough to reach Alamo, New Richmond or Darlington. Our unbleached Muslins would reach over 15 miles, or

Other Items.

We are aware that some people will doubt these statements, but we stand willing to prove to anyone's satisfaction the truth of anj statement we make, and

miles, or

feet. This, if placed on the Vandalia track, would reach to

Waveland. Our half-bleached Muslin and fine Cambrics would reach 1

Our stock of Shirtings would reach more than 5 miles Ginghams, over

reach, if sewed together and laid out in a straight line, about 75 miles, or from Crawfordsville to Anderson, Ind.

be pleased to have anyone visit our basement and see, this^

By These Items

some idea may be had of what the stock was when we first advertised our Clearing Sale. These goods were all bought for cash at the lowest prices ever prevailing for Cotton Goods, in anticipation of the rise of the past two months and are worth fully

23,925

per cent, more to-day. However, on account of room,

we are compelled to reduce the stock and are selling- the goods regardless of value* No matter what you may want in the Dry Goods or Notion line The Big Store will save you money on it. Our Clearing Sale still in progress and we offer excellent values in every department.

P. S. Modes and Fabrics for November are now ready. If you are not a subscriber we would be pleased to have your name. It will cost you nothing.

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miles. The items above enumerated would

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