Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 2 October 1896 — Page 11

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THE CHAPEL DEDICATED.

The Ettet 10ml Now Have a Hauilaoiiie I'laco of A\or«hlp—An IiinufltiHO Croud

A\ itnesseH the Service?.

The East End Memorial Chapel was dedicated to the worship of God Sunday afternoon. It was a dismal, rainy day but the chapel was literally packed with people and if the weather had been pleasant doubtless many would liave been turned away.

Even Mike Oneai, of the quart shop, was there and appeared very much interested, remarking1 afterward that it was a nice thing.

The exercises opened with a song by the children of the Sunday school whose bright faces indicated the pride they felt in their jew home. Dr. S. V. ,Leech offered the invocation and then the children sang again. Dr. Thomson lead the people in reading the TeDeum which was printed on the the programmes after which Dr. Tuttle gave a short address. Rev. E. B. Thomson gave a short history of the East End work as follows: "Years ago some«earnest Christian workers came into this part of our city and established a Sabbath school. For a time they held it in private houses on Fremont street, but no suitable building could be found and after struggling against many difficulties the work was given up. About two years ago, December, some of our

Christian Endeavor workers looking about to see how and where they could do the most good secured a room iu this east end and commenced to teach the Bible to those children and grown persons who were willing to come together on Sunday afternoou. At the iirst meeting there were thirteen teachers and seven scholars, but little by little, the numbers increased. In time they planned to visit from house to house and made a thorough canvass of all this part of the city. The result was that many parsons were found who were not in any school and had 110 church privileges, and who were not only glad but anxious to see things changed and all through the rain and heat of summer or the snow and cold of winter a band of faithful teachers did their best to meet this want. Daring the week they visited the sick and found where help was needed and did what they could to relieve suffering. The result of this faithful work was tliat in a short time the house was too small for those who were willing to study the Bible. What was to be done':' It certainly was not right to say you cannot come for there is no. The school had increased from seven to an enrollment of over one hundred and in addition to the afternoun service a night seivice wus asked for and when it was given the building. was packed and they stood about the doors and windows listening most attentively and with perfect order. How best to meet this state of things was a question not easily answered, but encouraged by Mrs. Joseph Milligan who liberally started the subscription and by Mrs. Gen. Lew Wallace and Mrs. Blair who donated the ground, it was decided to immediately commence -the building of a chapel. The movement met with such a hearty response from so many citizens, whose names we cannot mention and who have contributed so generously, that we to-day have this building which will seat more than 350 and which we are able to dedicate to the worship of God free of debt. To the architect who gave his knowJenge and experience and drew the pian», acd to those who in one way and another have improved and helped to carry out these plans we give most hearty thanks. The spirit of love has entered into the work far more than the spirit of personal reward. And it has been possible to do what has been done because so many have felt that it was a worthy cause and have denied themselves and given to it their time, talents and money. But the consciousness of having done a noble act is better than human praise and to-day we hear the Saviour

say: 'Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.' 'Thy Father which seeth in secret shall recompense tliee.'"

The report of the treasurer, D. F. McClure, showed that the cost of the building was SI,057,70, exclusive of the furnace, the gas fixtures, chairs and other furniture. A collection was taken for the purpose of helping pay for these, amounting to S100 and opportunity will be given to the people who have not yet subscribed to give the S30P yet necessary.

Following the collection came a selection by a male quartette of students. The keys to the building were formally transferred by Frank Coss, chairman of the building committee, to H. F. King, treasurer. Rev. S. II. Creighton led in a responsive dedicatory service, a hymn was sung and Rev. A. J. Alexander offered the dedicatory prayer. After another hymn the service was closed with the benediction by Dr. J. W. Greene.

A CHEAP SLANDER.

George) lirittoln l'ays 500 For Saying Ho Knew Who Stole Hirt llogH and JNamiug t!»o Man.

Frankfort Times: The slander suit of Swank against Brittoin, here on change of venue from Montgomery county, was tried in the circuit court yesterday. According to the aver-

ments of the complaint, Brittoin, who had some hogs stolen publicly said. "I know who stole my hogs it was Bodie Swank." Swank claimed to be innocent and brought suit for defamation of character, demanding SI,000. The case while of short duration was fiercely fought. Swank easily proved his innocence. The words were clearly actionable under the law and after being out about five hours the jury returned a verdict at 10 o'clock last night ia favor of the plaintiff, fixing his damages at SfiO.

Dentil of Sherman s. Stilwell.' Sherman S. Stilwell, aged twentynine years, died of typhoid fever la: Friday about 1 o'clock at the home of his father J. M. Stilwell, near New Market. The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment at the Freedom church cemetery.

S. S. Stilwell was one of the best known and most popular school teachers of Montgomery county and for two years had taught penmauship at the county summer normal here. His school work this year was at Dovvden school house, but owing to his illness he never began the term. He had been a teacher for nine years, si\ of which were spent in this county, lie was a member of of the K. of P. lodge of Ladoga and was an excellent and promising young man whose death is greatly to be deplored.

Mr. FusonV I'lan*.

Ihiptisl Journal mid Me.svenijer: Rev. G. P. Fuson, to well known and beloved in Indiana, where nearly all of his ministerial life has been spent, but who was obliged to to to Nebraska a few years ag^, for the protection of his health, has been very sick of typhoid i'ever, and, though he is now convalescing, he finds it advisable to close his pastoral work and seek relief from pressing care. He will accordingly return to Indiana, in November, and take up his residence at his old home, Crawfordsville, and then will seek opportunities to supply vacant churches, or accept pastorates requiring one-half or one-fourth time service. He can be addressed until Nov. 1 at McCook, Neb.

Signa ol I'rogreH*.

The Crawfordsville Business College cannot be kept back by the hard times. Since the arrival of D. S. Phares, the specialist in penmanship and art work, Prof. Hall devotes all of his time to the commercial branches. We have seen specimens of Mr. Phares' work and it is exceptionally fine. New furniture has been put in and just last Saturday another new Remington typewriter was purchased.

THE WELDOS ESTATE.

By ALFRED B. OALHOTO.

fCopyrlp'it, 1S96, by Amerlwui Prsaa Association.]

The Prophet had readied the exit of the cave :md stood framed by the rocks and bathed by the golden sunlight "Yon are here," lie cried,, "here, as I expected!" And lie hastened out and gave a hand to each. "Any news from Louis Kyle?" asked the captain us they followed the Prophet into the cave. "Follow me and you will see," said the Prophet, still striding ahead

They followed, and as they went on the light became dimmer, but so gradually that they could see the vaulted roof and the supporting stalaetitic pillars with the greatest distinctness. Two hundred feet from the entrance the hall widened into a chamber of such proportions that the farther walls were but indistinctly discernible in the "dim religious light. In the center of this chamber—if such the splendid cathedralliko expanse could be called—a liro burned ou what looked to be an altar, and about it the indistinct forms of a number of men could be seen. As tho captain and Howard Blanchard neared the fire one of the figures turned and eame hastily toward them. It did not need a second glance to discover tho handsome face and graceful form of Louis Kyle. "Captain Brandon and Mr. Blanchard," ho said in a husky and troubled voice, I met the Prophet this morning, and he told me all. I did what 1 could to avert tho blow. I never dreamed that you had a traitor in your own camp." "Our case is bad, replied tho captain, still retaining tho vcung man's hand, "and but for you it might have been worse. Do your companions come to aid us?" "They do. They are my father's herders, and there is not one of them who is not ready to die with me and for tne,replied Louis Kyle. "Before another sun rises they will have a chance to prove their devotion. "And von fan trust me that thevwill not be found wanting,!' responded Louis. "Come, my friends, said the Prophet, "before doing more you must eat and rest. Of old the faithful lived in caves, but it is no place .recorded that they lived without food. Come with me and bathe. Nature has made ample provision here.''

He led them into a smaller apartment, illuminated by two torches, the red light of which fell upon a deep, clear fountain in the center. "1 will call you when the meal is prepared.

When the Prophet withdrew, Howard asked Louis Kyle how lie reached that place with the Prophet and where his horses were. "Two of my men are guarding the horses in a well grassed valley far up the cliffs. But its to tho manner of our reaching hero I cannot tell you. I only know that 1 could not retrace my steps," replied Louis. "Did yoti not come throngh the canyon?" "No we entered a cave miles away, it seems to me. We had no lights and had to hold to each other's belts, the Prophet taking the lead. How he ever mado his way through the Stygian labyrinth I cannot explain. But hero we are, and only your presence assures me that we are not in another world

They washed their uids and faces in the pool and were surprised to find the water quite tepid to the touch and somewhat saline to tho taste. In less than half an hour the Prophet again appeared and called to them to follow him. He led them into tho place where tho fire was burning :uid the grateful aroma of broiling venison filled the air. (hi wooden dishes ranged about the altar they found an abundance of cooked meats and delicious trout. They would have set to work eating with western promptness had not the Prophet called out 111 a solemn voice: "First kneel and lot us return thank?,.'

Every man Iviielt- before a dish, so forming a e:rele about the. altar, and the Prophet offered up a prayer, filled with Biblical quotations and startling rhetorical phrases of his own. Ho had tho good sense not to pray lie victuals cold. He brought up .suddenly and set ail example be would have his guests follow. "Now, my brethren. said the Prophet when tho meal was concluded, "we must have rest. Sleep without fear, and when the time for action comes I will call vou.

CHAPTER XL

Bouton made known his intentions to his prisoners, informing them of the chargo and his intention to take Dr. Blanchard back to West Virginia for trial. Tho doctor tore up tho warrant in his face, and indignantly denied the charge.

Tho doctor deemed an explanation duo to those about him, and told the story of his life. With much shrewdness he guessed at tho plot in which Lawyer Bliss and his sons were so deeply interested When the doctor had finished, sturdy John Clyde, its spokesman for the immigrants, said: "Wo don't need your explanation, doctor, to convince us of your innocence. We believe in von and are ready to fight for you, though we one and ail regret that our fighting will do 110 good at this tima But wo cau say this—we do not proposo to leavo here till this thing is settled."

When Dr. Blanchard became calmer, he saw that resistance ^ould be, useless, and he reasoned that Bouton would not hesitate to enforce his command. Drawing Alice and Clara to one side he said: "My children, thero is nothing left but to submit to these men. Let us go with them, and trust to heaven to shield us from the harm they contemplate. "Wo will go with you, father, said Alice, with her arms about his 'neck. "Wo could not, would not remain back. Keep good heart and succor will come. have faith in Louis Kyle.

"'As 1 Have, replied mo doctor 'But let us be getting ready. Believing that the outlaws would not dare to take them wiihin reach of the law, and hoping that a rescue would soon come, the doctor decided to leave all his effects not needed for immediate uso in the care of .John Clyde. Clyde and his companions having made up their minds to remain when they were till the doctor's troubles were over, at once began preparations for a permanent cam]). Promptly at noon Bouton came over, leading two saddlo horses. Patch following with a pack mule intended to carry tho "outfit" of tho young ladies. "Doctor," he said, "you can ride your own horse for the present. Come, wo are waiting for you.

The parting of tho doctor and his daughters from the immigrants was sad in the extreme. The women clung to Alice and Clara, and tho men could not check their tears as they held the old man's hand, .John Clyde helped Alice and Clara to mount, hands were waved in adieu, and tho march to an unknown destination began. All Bouton's men were in the saddle and waiting. Henry Kyle, pale and reticent, was at tho rear of the line, where the pack animals were in readiness. The prisoners, for such they were, were, placed in the center of tho line. The cavalcade headed for the south and soon wound out of the valley of the Blue Water.

Sim Bliss and his brother Tom, after the. exultation over 1 heir success had subsided, began to ask themselves how their plans had been furthered and what remained to bo done for their perfection. While the Bliss brothers were discussing the situation Bouton's brain was not

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"J/y children, there in nothing left but to submit." idle. He rode apart from his men, his head bowed and tho reins dangling from tho neck of his horse. He had the habit peculiar to men who live much in solitude of thinking aloud, and on this occasion his thoughts ran something after this fashion: "The Kyles and the Weldons are one. There can bo 110 doubt about that. If this dog, Sim Bliss, told me tho truth— and I think he did—tho Kyles are tho heirs to that estate, and if they put in on appearance the Blanchards would be nowhere. If Henry and Louis Kyle were both dead, that estate would belong to their sister Nora and her husband, if she had one. I am supposing now that Valentine Kyle remains in exile, and he will if he's wise. The two Blanchard girls are pretty as pictures, but so is Nora. The man that gets Nora Kyle for a wife will strike the biggest kind of a bonanza. I think I see the gentleman. I think I see my way as straight as a string and clear as a trout stream.

Mr. Bouton straightened up in the saddle, drew in the reins and urged his horse to that part, of tho lino where Henry Kyle was riding, evidently in very low spirits. "A penny for your thoughts. laughed Bouton, reining in and playfully slapping Henry 011 the back.

Henry Kyle half turned and asked: "What do you propose to do with Dr. Blanchard's daughters?" "1 haven't thought about them. I believe the Bliss brothers are enough interested in their welfare to see that 110 harm comes to them. "The Bliss brothers are natural born protectors." sneered llinry Kyle. "If you don't think they can fill the bill, why don't you go in and give them your services? 11'• re mare in the sulks instead of being delighted at our success—at the success cf your own plans. "1 am sh delighted at the successof my own plans that 1 feel like cutting my throat. "Don't do that. But why the feeling?"

I didn't join this outfit to make war 011 women and children. It' this doctor and his son are prisoners and thieves, let the Blisses pay us for our services and take them away, though, to be frank, 1 think it a put up job. and you think the same thing. "Wo never had any doubt about that. Bur the young ladies—what would you do with (hem?" "I can fake tlieiu to a place where they will be sale and well eared fur. "Where is that?" "My father's house. "1 thought you wero never going back

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"Then you thought wrong. My mother lives, and so Jong as she lives she will receive 1110, and I will seek her 0111.'' "But supposing your brother falls in love with the girl who has now your heart?" Bouton chuckled and looked out between the horse's ears. "1 shall suppose nothing. I have Hot been in the habit of considering the effect of my conduct". My being hero is the best proof of that. Excepting'yoursejt and a few me of tbe same cast the members of this gang are creatures of impulse. Wo act, then think.

Bouton bowed with a mock courtesy and rode to the rear of the line, where Font liobb and Patch had charge of the pack mules. Ho gave them seine orders, then galloped to the head of the line, When: tho young Shoshone, Black Eagle, had command of'tho scouts. He remained with the Indians till the sun set.

B\* this time they had reaeln an open valley, through which wound a broad. shall..v.* sti'eaiii, the banks lined

with cottonwood and the grassy expanse broken here and there by clumps of cedar and mountain oaks. Bouton's trained eye at once fell on the proper position for a camp, and lie dismounted from his horse, lie sent a number the Indians into tho surrounding hills to act as vedettes and wait till Dr Blanchard rami- up with Alice and Clara. He Would have helped the young ladies id dismount had they not anticipated him and sprung from their saddles. "Vou will permit me," he said, with it profound bow, "to be your humble servant so far as to take chargo of your horses.''

He took the bridles, and when all tho party was up I10 instructed one of his men to stake the horses in a peninsula formed by abend in the river, the long rawhide ropes giving ample spaco for grazing. Huge tires were built, and from the packs provisions wero taken for the evening meal.

Dr. Blanchard gave 110 thought to himself. Anxiety for his beautiful daughters rent his heart, and for the time unmanned him. If he could have had assurances of their safety, he would liavo willingly given up his own life, but such assurances could not be had. There was not in all the party a man to whom he could look for help. Once, as he saw Henry Kyle passing, the impulse caino to him to call to tne young man and invoke his aid. Henry Kylo looked to bo so different from the others that the doctor imagined he might be better, until he recalled that it was Henry Kyle who had come as a spy to their camp on tho plains and had afterward b"i rayed them. While he was thinking this over Clara laid her hand on his shoulder and whispered to him, as if she reed his thoughts: "Might we not appeal to Henry Kyle?''

From the first tho handsome, graceful youth had made an impression 011 Clara, which she would blush to acknowledge to herself, but do what she wo'ild sue could not, banish him from her mind. The doctor shook his head and answered: "Why should wo appeal to him? Does he not know the utter helplessness and misery of our situations?" "He does, father, and yet somethii tells 111c I10 might be induced to aid us. "If his own heart, does not induce him, our words will not. "Would you let mo try?" "No, my child. I cannot permit you to seek an additional indignity. Let us endure with patience till heaven sends us aid."

The doctor drew Clara to his breast and kissed her beautiful white brow and left a tear 011 it.

Tho Indian pickets wero recalled by three rifle shots following each other at regular intervals. Black Eagle and his ten Indians wero ravenously hungry— the nomad Indian seems to have brvn born hungry, and there is no authentic record of his ever having eaten enough. Bouton was too prudent to feed his braves all they could eat. He caused to bo set before them what he considered a "square feed." And when they had finished every fragment and licked the platters clean he drew the young chief Black Eagle to one side and said: "Black ICaglc, you are the bravest man, white or red, in the mountains. I want yon to help me. I want you to take this white man, Dr. Blanchard, away from camp tonight." "And where am I to take him?" "I do not know, nor do 1 care, only this—he must never be seen again. "Not even his scalp?" "No. "It shall be as you say. When am I to return?" "As soon as you can. "By daylight?" "That do. "Good! My braves and I will rest,. Wake us when vou are ready," said Black Eagle.

He went, over and lay down among the dusky renegades, and Bout en sought out the Bliss brothers and sat down between them. "AN ell," he said, with the expression of a man who had got rid of a care, "that point is settled. "What j: iint?" asked Sim. "About the old man. "Going to send him off?" "Yes." "With whom?" ,, "Injuns." "What will they do with him?" "Lose him." "Lose him!" echoed tho two brothers. "Without the ghost of the shadow of a doubt. 1 wish we had .the..old man's son in the same box. "But you are sure you can get liini?" This from Sim. "I'm certain. Now, my friends, let 11s rest till midnight.

Bouton drew oil' his boots, wrapp' a blanket about, his shoulders and lav down with his feet to the tire, lie was soon asleep but, though the Bliss broth ITS imitated his actions and attitude, they could not sleep. They lay side bv side, talking in whispers, and starting nervously when the wind, with stronger loree, shook the boughs above their heads or contended with lie murmuring current near by.

They were awake at midnight when Black Eagle came over anil roused Bouton. They sat up and anxiously watched the movements of the two iw 11. The Indians quickly saddled their horses, and Bouton went over to where the doctor lay awake, 011 the opposite side of the tree from his'sleeping daughters. "Doctor," whispered Bouton, "I want to speak with you. Come over to the fire. J/,}

Anxious not to disturb his daughters, but wondering much at the man's mysterious manner, the doctor obeyed him. Instead of taking his victim to the fire, Bouton conducted him to where Black Eagle and his braves were standing beside their horses. At. a signal from tho leader Dr, Blanchard was seized, gagged and bound 011 the back of one of tho horses. So noiselessly was this done that tho men sleeping near by were not disturbed. The lithe figures swung into the saddles and the dread cavalcade crossed the slrcaiji and was swallowed, in tho darkness.1'

CHAPTER XII.

In the Prophet's cave, where slops iptain Brandon, Louis Kyi" and HowBlanchard, there was no variation, light to tell the changes that wero ing 011 in the outer world. Tho Prophet had that rare gift, an intuitivo conception of the passage of time. Ho. carried no watch, and he but rarely looked up at the sun, for which he harl as idolatrous a reverence as the liro worshipers, who, in the far back ages inhabited these mountains and kept their sacrificial altars bm-niug 011 the highest summit. "Awake, arise! The Philistines be in onr borders!" shouted the Prophet, 5: when the time allotted for slumber had passed. At the sound of the deep sonorous voice, tho men sprang from tlm ground, some of them seizing their arms in alarm. Howard Blanchard, who. was-wholly ignorant of the methods of this remarkable man, stared wildly about him as if expecting an attack.

As the Prophet- spoke he brought out dried meat from the recesses tlint. honey-.* combed the immense chamber, and ,etting the example ho would liavo tlio* others fellow lie ate heartily and filled a pouch slung over his shoulder. "See that your arms and ammunition^ are in good order. Gird up your loins, as did the Gidconitcs of old, for, as my EOUI liveth, it will not faro well with, them who beset our paths in theso mountains." "We aro nil ready," said Captain Brandon. "It is well. Now, that wo may-ad-vance with more rapidity, I have provided torches. Hero are three." He handed the captain, Howard Blanchard and Louis Kyle each one, "Light them* at this altar."

There was always a light burning on tho altar when a tiro was not blazing (here. Tho Prophet lit four largo earthen lamps, and placing one 011 each corner muttered a prayer that sounded like an incantation, then shouldered his riflo and strode away in advance.

To Howard Blanchard it looked as if their course lay into the hoartr of tho Titanic cliff (hat towered above tho entranco of tho cave, and such in truth was tho case. O11 they went past tho fountain where they had bathed that, morning, and along gloomy galleries whoso vaults the torches failed to reveal and whoso black glistening walls looked like the mythical fnrnaues of tho lower world in which tho lire had been long extinguished. On and 011 and up and up, throngh this awful temple of silence, this cavo of tho shadows, this hiding place of night Tho lightest footfall echoed and re-echoed farther and farther off till lost in shadowy whispers. Up and 011, tho chambers becoming smaller and the passages or galleries shorter and narrower, until at length the most sleu-. der had difficulty in getting through. Without any premonitory glimmer of twilight the Prophet led them through a narrow opening and out into the. golden sunlight and under tho deep blue, vault. "Thank'God for the light!" exclaimed Howard blanchard as lie tossed away the smoking fragments of his torch.

Tho Pronhet waved his arms, and turning to Captain Brandon said: "Now you take the lead. ". "The horses are near by in Prophet's glen," said Louis Kyle. "Then we must go there first."

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The captain stopped into tho advance, and within a mile he. led them to a bowl shaped valley, in which wore many hi irscs, the ivo hrdcrsjefi back by Louis Kyle keeping watch over a number that were staked. "1 have here horses and saddles enough for all. The plunderers do not lay hands or. my property. Tho Prophet went to a little lr.it near the center 1 the valley and came ou! with three *ets of equipments.

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Jacob and all the prophets guard you and watch over you. Amen and -rteH-:"

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