Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 January 1896 — Page 9

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Close Them Out jf

At Any Price,

This is the order we have received from our

headquarters at Cincinnati.

To carry out these instructions we will sell

every Man's Boy's or Child's Suit

or Overcoat at *,'

75 Cents on the Dollar.

A straight discount of 25 per cent, will be

given on every suit or overcoat from our pres-

ent low prices. All goods are marked in plain

figures and they will not be changed for this

sale. This is a bona-fide discount sale to dis­

pose of a too-heavy load of Winter Clothing.

No goods will be charged during this sale.

This sale includes our entire line of woolens for custom tailoring.

THE AMERICAN.

Wholesale and Retail One Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers Corner Main and Green Sts., Crawfordsville, Ind.

Myers & Charni

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AT

COST.

Old Campbell Corner.

VOL. 49-HO. 4 ORAWFOKDSVELLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 189(J.-TWELVE PAGES

HARRY MAXWELL'S WORK.

His Revival in Cincinnati ltemarkably Successful and Kesults In a Great Spiritual Awakening.

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette Monday contains the following relative to a revival being conducted there by Harry Maxwell, of this city: •'The revival services which have been in progress at the Fifth Presbyterian church, at John and Clark streets, will close this evening. They have been productive of much good, and the work of the Gospel Evangelist, Mr. Harry L. Maxwell, and his wife has been the chief factor in arousing enthusiasm to the keenest pitch. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell agreed to give ten days of their time to the Fifth Church's revival services. Their time will be up to-day, and their last appearance will be this evening. It is rather an unusual thing for Presbyterian churches to hold revivals such as that at the Fifth church, but Pastor J. S. Thomas and the members of the congregation have had their expectations more thau realized. "The 'meetings Sunday were very large. In the evening the church was filled to overflowing, and many persons were unable to gain admittance. Gospel Singer Maxwell is a hard and earnest worker. His method of singing Gospel hymns is somewhat unus-ual,-for he manages to arouse deep interest. There is nothing of the sensational about him. His voice is clear and his manner deliberate throughout. He has his own Gospel hymns, which are published in neat book form and furnished to the members of the congregation. The first hour of the services Sunday evening was given entirely to him. He and Mrs. Maxwell charge nothing for their services. A free-will offering is the source of their remuneration. The hymns sung were all familiar ones. He takes hold of the congregation personally. The hymn, 'He Leadeth Me By Day and By Night Where .Living Waters Flow,' was sung with great earnestness and was followed by another, 'Meet Me There.' The chorus swelled the volume of music until it rang out loud enough to be heard a distance of a square beyond the church. "In singing the old hymn.'TheSweet By and By,' the evangelist has a way of making it very effective. He turned to one side of the church and had the audience on that side sing with fervor the words, 'in the sweet,' and then the remainder of the congregation follow with the words 'by and by,' while the choir and general chorus wound up with the line, 'We shall meet on that beautiful shore.' The effect on the audience was marvelous. The choir numbered fully fifty persons. Without any previous rehearsal, there was no confusion of voices. The strength of Mr. Maxwell as a chorus leader, as well as a soloist, was here clearly shown. The beautiful words of the hymn told more on the congregation than a sermon would. "This is Mr. Maxwell's way of catching the attention of every one in the church. He is as active with his arms as he is with his vocal organs, yet he is not what might be called a demonstrative man—rather winning the attention of all by his earnestness and simplicity of manner. His solo, 'The Man of Galilee,' was full of pathos, and so closely did all listen to the words that a whisper other than that uttered by the soloist might have been heard. The hymn is a familiar one, be said, under a new name. The first lines of the first two verses are as follows: 'I am on a shining pathway,

Adown life's shortening years My soul hath had its conflicts With mighty hosts of men.'

"This hymn has been sung elsewhere by him with great effect. It is a favorite with him."

Universalist Church.

Rev. C. F. Bushnell will preach at the P. O. S. of A. hall Sunday, January 26, at -10:45 a. m. and 7:15 p. m. Morning subject, "Our Land of Promise." Evening subject, "Universalism, its History and Doctrines." Sunday school at 2 p. m^

A series of sermons on "The Fundamentals of. Christianity" will be given on successive Sunday evenings as follows:

Feb. 9—"God." Feb. 23—Special sermon toDeBayard Lodge No. 39, Knights of Pythias.

March 8—"Man." March 22—"The Bible." April 12—"The Mission of Jesus." April 26—"What Does the Bible Teach About Hell?"

May 10—Where is Hell Located?" May 24—"What Is It to Be a Christian?"

June 14—"The Future Life." This series of sermons is to be prepared with the object of presenting the truth concerning these great subjects and not for controversial purposes. All who are interested are cordially invited.

ACQUITTED BDT NOT FREE.

Harry Howard, Acquitted of Stealing an Overcoat, is Promptly Kearrested On the uliarge of Stealing a Wat oil.

The trial of Harry Howard, the man charged with having stolen from the Robbins House an overcoat belonging to W. H. Kinna, a traveling man, occupied the attention of the circuit court Monday. The general public, conversant with the facts, supposed that Howard would be easily convicted, but the trial and its result did not support the assumption. The hearing of the case occupied all day, the case getting to the jury shortly before supper. The trial was an interesting one and the defense was ably conducted by F. P. Mount. At shortly after seven o'clock the jury was ready to report and the prisoner, accum-' panied by his wife, was brought up. The jury filed in, and it looked very much like a convicting jury, too. Not one of the men glanced toward the the prisoner and they all had on their overcoats as though to hurry away immediately after the verdict to avoid witnessing the grief of the defendant's wife. The foreman handed up the verdict and clerk McMaken read: "We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty as charged in the indictment."

Mrs. Howard gave a little cry and fell on her husband's neck, they affectionately kissing each other several times, while Mr. Mount's countenance wore a bless-you-my-children smile that was tropical.

Upon the jury being excused the Sheriff immediately placed Howard under arrest again on the charge of stealing a watch from the wife of the proprietor of the Junction House. It is charged that he stole this on the same day on which the coat was stolen. It is stated that the watch case is even stronger than the overcoat case, which was supposed to be a very black one.

PENSION STATISTICS.

Nearly a Million Yet On the Pension Rolls, Drawing (139,714,210,

There are now 970,524 persons on the pension rolls. Of these 3,826 are widows and orphans, and twenty-one surviving soldiers of "the war of 1812, 3,911 are*widows, and 3,012 Dri survivors of the Indian wars, 7,868 are widows, and 12,536 are survivors of the Mexican war. During the last year 39,186 names were added to the pension rolls and 42,411 were dropped. The average annual value of each pension last year was

$133.99.

Of the total

amount appropriated for pensions, $561,304 was given as the fees to examining surgeons, $71,866 as salaries to pension agents, $466,928 as clerk hire, $22,902 for rent of pension agencies, $177 for fuel, $385 for lights and $522,818 for contingent expenses. The amount paid in actual pensions on account of the army was $136,093,265 and the navy $3,650,980. Under the general law $59,906,628 was paid to dependent invalids, $17,111,504 to de pendent widows, parents and children and $79,220 to army nurses.

Fresh and New.

An almanac ought naturally be "up to date," and the Tribune Almanac for 1896 is juBt that. It has certainly not reprinted any of the pages of the Almanac of a year ago to get out "oa time." Furthermore, the publication is as fresh in tone, youthful in spirit and frankly suited to the time in which we live as any number ever issued. Of course the Tribune Almanac is mainly for the use of people who take some interest in public affairs and need to have exact information. Tne falling off in exports and the increase of imports, increase of the public debt, and things of that sort will be read with much interest. No recital of the contents of the Almanac is necessary. It is a perfect magazine of all sorts of statistical information, and no first-class country store ever put upon its shelves a more miscellaneous assortment of what the people want, than the Tribune Almanac has set forth in its pages. The former editor has passed away and a younger man is in charge. He bids fair to make a reputation for accuracy, thoroughness and intimate knowledge of what the American people want in an Almanac. It is sold for 25 cents a copy. For sale by THE JouiiNaL.'

From Sugar Creek.

To tlic Editor of the Journal.

I notiee in reporting the various conventions of the county there is an error in the report from Sugar Creek Creek township, regarding the delegate to Frankfort and the chairman. Joshua Saidla was selected as delegate, Fielding Rice as alternate, and Joshua Saidla was elected township chairman. H.

THE F1USKF0RI C0NVENI10B.

JUlg Delegation Present From All the Counties ami Great Enthusiasm Manifested.

The Frankfort Times (Independent) of last Tuesday speaking of the Republican District convention there contains the following in its extended write-up: "The number of Republicans and the quantity of Republican exthusiasm were materially increased yesterday and last night. They seemedito come from every where and in big crowds. In fact the town is theirs and without partisan distinction seems to be glad of it. Of course the Republicans were more pleased politically and grasped hands with the delegates with more frequency and fervor, but the Democrats were pleased to see ther delegates and their accompanying friends so well satisfied after getting here. They saw in it the beginning of Frankfort's reign as the convention city of the Ninth Congressional District. The business that at this time brings so many Republicans here, is the District convention to-day for the purpose of selecting a member of the State Central Committee who serves as the District Chairman.

"Among the prominent out of town party leaders noticed in the corridors of the Coulter or at the different headquarters were: E. H. Nebeker, of Coviugton, who is practically certain to be State Chairman Charles B. Landis, of Delphi, who will be a candidate for the Congressional nomination. It will be remembered that Mr. Landis was the victim of a sort of confidence game and fiim-flamtned out of the nomination in the old Tenth District after he had it. Charley is a great campaigner and a great many of the delegates think he might just as well go to writ ing his letter of acceptance. Dr. Turner, the present auditor of Hamilton county, was also smiling on old and new friends, and bis friends think he will come mighty near knocking the Congressional persimmon."

WORK OF THE CONVENTION

Special to The Journal. ITBANKFORT, Ind., Jan. 21.—The Re­

publican District Convention was called to order this morning in the Columbia Theater of Frankfort, by Jos. Ricketts, Chairman of the Clinton County Republican Central Committee. After the invocation by Rev. Dr. Parry, of the Presbyterian church, the com mittee on credentials, reported no contests. George Markley, chairman of the committee on organization reported in favor of Rev. Dr.' Wolpert, of Tipton, for chairman, and a vice presi dent from each county, A F.Ramsey being Montgomery county's man. S. R. Artman, of Lebanon, was made per manent secretary. Dr. Wolpert made a rousing speech which was received with loud cheers, anil a motion was made to have it printed but this was found to be impossible as Dr. Wolpert spoke extemporaneously. W. H. Staley, of Frankfort, reported for the committee on resolutions endorsing the Republican National platfoi-m of 1892. and the State Republican plat form of 1894. The resolutions extended sympathy to the Cuban revolutionists and to the suffering Armenians. They endorsed Hariison lor the Presidency and instructed the District Chairman to vote for Enos H. Nebeker for State Chairman. The resolutions were passed with a whoop.

The election of District Chairman then came up and W. B. Reed, of Fountain county, nominated Ambrose Moore, of uovington. T. F. Baldwin, of Noblesville, nominated James R. Christian, of Hamilton county. The election resulted as follows:

CHRISTIAN. MOOnE

Boono 10 7 Corroll 12 Clinton & la Fountain i:j Hamilton 20 Montgomery 20 Tipton io

Total .3D 75

Upon the result of the ballot being made known Mr. Christian arose and made a motion to make the election unanimous. This was done and speeches were made by Messrs. Christian, Moore and Landis. CRAWFORDSVILLE GFCTFLTHE CONVENTION, Special To The Journal.

FRANKFORT, Jan. 21.—The District committee met this afternoon and voted to hold the Republican Congressional nominating convention in Crawfordsville

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Tuesday, April.7. Frank­

fort was also a candidate for the convention but Crawfordsville received four out of seven votes. The counties voting for Crawfordsville were Hamilton, Fountain, Boone and Montgomery. •The committee decided the basis of representation at the Congressional convention. A delegate will be allowed for every hundred votes cast for Owen and one for every fraction of a hundred over fifty.

The committee will meet again on February

17

to set the time of the con­

vention for electing delegates to'the National Republican convention1.

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PART SECOND

LIBRARY FOR THE SOLDIERS.

Loyal Legion Will Krect a Building For. It at The Lafayette Home.

At the Evansville meeting of the Loyal Legion Col. Eli Lilly presented resolution directing the board of officers to report to the next meeting on the expediency of raising $1,000 for a cottage at the State Soldiers' Home at Lafayette. Tuesday General Wallace, Maj. George L. Bradbury, Captain Beem, of Spencer, Col. J. R. Ross, Dr. Ensminger, of Crawfordsville, Maj. San ford Fortner, Capt. Horace McKay, Rev. M. L. Haines, D. D.,Capt. John E. Cleland and Z. A. Smith—all except two of the board of officers— met at Indianapolis to consider the subject referred to. After some discussion Major Bradbury suggested that the Legion undertake the construction of a library building and reading room, which could also be used as a lecture room. The suggestion was considered a wise one by the board, as such a building would be beneficial to all who go there. General Carnahan, of the Soldiers' Home board, was called for consultation, and in response to an inquiry he said that no provision had been made for such a building, that the managers had no funds for such a purpose, but that no building would be more needed. After further consultation Major Bradbury, Captain McKay and Colonel Ross were made a committee to report the possible cost of such a building, with planB, etc. Much interest was expressed in the undertaking

A Useful Feature.

For the benefit of readers of THK WEEKLY JOURNAL we have opened up a department headed "Public Sales." It will always be found in a prominent part of the paper and will contain announcements of the numerous sales of farm products, implements, stock and household goods where so many of our readers go for bargains. All parties getting their sale bills printed at this office get one insertion of an inch advertisement in this department free. The following are the rates for others and for our patrons who wish more than one inch of space or more than one insertion: 1 inch ...# ... .65 ... .75

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2 3

More space and longer time in proportion. Shrewd farmers and auctioneers will Bee that an advertisement in THE JOURNAL is fully as important as posting the sale bills.

Pythian* Play a Trump Card.

A dispatch from Minneapolis says: The local Knights of Pythias played a trump card to-day in their game for a cent-a-mile rate for the national encampment next summer by the announcement that the Soo line and its connections had agreed to grant the much-wanted rate. Inasmuch as thia means a cent a mile not only in all the territory of tho Soo and the Canadian Pacific, but from Boston, New York, Detroit, Buffalo and other competitive points, the committee feels sura the Western Passengero Association, which has hitherto refused the rate, will be compelled to grant it. The Pythians contended that as the rate had been granted the G. A. R. encampment at St. Paul the week following, they were entitled to the same privilege. Developments will now bo eagerly watched.

itepented.

A lady residing on College Hill Tuesday missed from her wardrobe aa elegant and costly dress 6kirt, and the circumstances surrounding the case left no doubt but that it had been stolen. Next morning, however, the dress was found in the wood house carefully wrapped in a newspaper and accompanied by a note of explanation. The note which purported to be from, the friend of a former domestic stated that this friend had stolen the dress but repenting had returned it. The interested parties are inclined to believe that the note is a forgery used as a blind to shield the real transgressor.

Has a Cancer.

Henry Alfrey, the well known manufacturer, has a cancer on his cheek just below the right eye. It has been annoying him for several weeks but until it was examined microscopically last Monday by an expert he did not know what it was. lie will undergo an operation in Indianapolis shortly and as the cancer is of very recent development there is hope for its complete eradication.

A Belated Picnic.

There will be a Winter picnic in the Y. M. C. A. Armory next Tuesday evening. Doors open at 4 o'clock. You can buy your lunch in the dining hrvil on the ground. There will be numerous attractions. Everyone invited. Admission to the grounds, 10 cents.

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