Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 May 1897 — Page 3

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EUGENE W. JOHNSON,

Solicitor and Attorney in Patent Cases.

1729 New York Ave.. Washington, D. C. OttlceEstablished 18G8. OliarKen Moderate. Correspondence Requested.

Five Dollar Bill ...LOOKS BIG... 1

IT IS BIG and you might just as well save it as not.

Willits' Millinery Emporium

209 East Main Street.

FOREIGN

I I LIN I O PROCURED.

Anew and complete line of wash goods for children's summer wear. Ladies' Wrappers, well made and yard width new styles, light and dark, from 49c to $2 50.

The Golden Rule is the greatest bargain spot in Crawfordsville. Comparisons are useless.

Ties for men and boys,, a,complete line from 10c to 25c.

ROBINSON, I

THE TAILOR,

Will save it for you on a Suit of Clothes

204 E. IVtain St.

25c Per Pound

WATER

Butter made where Polar Creameries are used is 6weeter, better and com

mands a higher price than any other. We are exclusive agents and have them in two sizes.

VORIS (S COX,

Si?ccessrTs to Joe E. Fisher, 120-122 S. Washington Street.

SPRING AND SUHMER, 1897

Mrs. Willits has just returned from the East and our assortment of New IJat Material, Fashionable Shapes. Bonnets, Hats, Magnificent Ribbons, Flowers, Roses, Violets and Geraniums is complete .'

Imported Patterns, Charming Children's Wear and something nice for the Baby. We aI«o carry a fine line of Hair Goods.

PRICES GUARANTEED AS LOW AS THE LOWEST.

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a reliable com

puny. Oue good risk

is worth a barrel of cheap ones. Vou'vo never had a lire, but can't tell when voa might. See

LOUIS M'MAINS,

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Ofllce Rooms 3 and 4. Tisher Building.

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Tf*y Us, You Will Find It Pays to Trade at The

GOLDEN RULE.

Call and see our Spring and Summer Lines in Dress Goods. You will find the styles and prices rights*. We also furnish you with Linings and Trimmings at less prices than others.

Visit the Golden Rule and See ifWe are Misrepresenting Things I

VOL. 50—NO. 20 CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1897-TWELYE PAGES.

TOO LITTLE JOHNSON.

A Duiiiujr^ Case In the Circuit Court Wlitali Did Not Prove Very Strong One.

One of the most successful plays of late years has the title of "Too Much Johnsou." A horse play was on the boards in the circuit court Tuesday which might justly be entitled ''Too Little Johnson." At any rate there was too little Johnson in it to make it go. The case was the damage suit brought by Riley D. Smalley against John A. Johnson, the defendant being charged with having alienated the affections of Mrs. Smalley.

The trial began in the morning and up to noon proved intensely interesting, not from any racy evidence given in but from the fact that every one of the witnesses called by the pliantiir proved a star witness for the defense. The situation became so really ludicrous that even the jurymen were laughing at times and it was evident to all that Smalley had been stuffing his attorneys with cock and bull stories. The witnesses of the morning were a unit in declaring that they never saw the least thing'of a reprehensible character between Johnson and Mrs. Smalley.

Upon the convention of court in the afternoon the ridiculous case was dismissed at the plaintiff's cost, Sraalley's lawyers making the motion to dismiss. The case was a flimsey fake from start to finish and the obnoxious Smalley received another black eve to match the one he received in his divorce case. The sturdy yeomanry of Waveland should arise in their might and make hiui guest of honor at an eitler down party some dark night in the very near future.

NEW GRAY SUITS.

(tivon to Deserving 'Men at the l-rison North—Made by Prison Tailors.

The first of the new gray suits made by the prison tailors, to take the place of the stripes now worn by the convicts, have been given out, and are now worn by Theodore Haughey, the aged president of the defunct Indianapolis National Bank, Frank Coffin, whose connection with t^is concern led to his imprisonment, and Mike Qilhooley, a life man who has worn the stripes for more than twenty years. Gilhooley had the honor of wearing the first suit, and when Warden Harley handed it to him the poor fellow broke out in tears, he was so pleased, and he was as proud of the clothes as a lad with his first suit. These gray suits are as good as the average suit of clothes worn by a free man, and the quality of the cloth is far superior to that worn by the Jeffersonville co.nvicts. As fa6t as the tailor shop turns out these new suits they will be put on the deserving men.

Domestic Jars.

Jim Mullen, late of Ladoga, was arrested the other evening on the complaint of his wife who charged him with carrying a big revolver with the avowed intention of shooting her. The revolver was found in Mullen's possession and taken away from him. He has retaliated by swearing out a warrant against his wife and a Ladoga boy named Charles Case, charging them with living together. The trial will occur later on.

Not Parasol weather yet, but it is coming and the early buyers will get the choicest selections. Our line comprises all that is new and stylish. Our prices are pleasingly low.

Table and floor oil cloth The phenomenal business that we are doing in this department shows how thoroughly the public appreciates the great bargains. 25 pieces table oil cloth only 10c.

TELEPHONE DECISION.

The Supremo Court HoUlsThut There as !No Fraud in the Issue of Patents to the ISetl Company.

The Tuesday papers contained a decision of the Supreme Court in which the Hell Telephone Company is directly, and the numerous other companies remotely, interested. The court, in its opinion, delivered by Justice Brewer, held that there was no evidence of corruption or undue inlluence exercised over the patent office by the telephone company, and that there was no evidence that the delay in granting the patent had been brought about by the company. It held that whatever delay there had been was through the fault of the patent office and by no fault of the company. Thinking that the decision might affect the Harrison system, which is the system in use here, the

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telephoned Col. A.

F. Ramsey, who was just on the the point of leaving for Richmond. Col. Ramsey replied that his company had a few phones that it might effect, but they were very few, even if the decision was construed in its broadest construction. However, he 6aid that the question of the validity of the Berliner patent was not passed on in this decision, but the court passed on the question as to whether the Bell company obtained a delay in securing the Berliner patent in 1S91 by reason of fraud in the patent office. The case '-vent to the Supreme Court on the question of fraud alone. leaving the question of the validity of the Berliner transmitter just where it has always been—undecided. The main question of the Berliner patent has not been decided at all.

Ed Reynolds and Charley Host are interested in the telephone system at Columbus, this State. The Harrison system is in use tnere, the same as here. Of course they will be on nettles until they kuow just what effect the decision will have on their plant.

Cliristinn Kmleuvor Itutes.

The rates to the convention of the Society of Christian Endeavor at San Francisco have been finally settled. All the roads which were not represented at the meeting held in Chicago last week have recorded their votes in the affirmative and the decision, which was declared provisional at the close of the meeting, is now said to be in full effect. The plan provides that one-way rates shall be made in both directions, the rate from Chicago being 835, and the rate from St. Louis 323 50. No west-bound rates will be made through the St. Paul gateway, but returning the rate will be 832.50 one way. No stop overs will be allowed east of the eastern line of the State of Colorado.

Weekly Crop Bulletin.

The snow, rain and cold, inclement weather at the beginning of the week was followed by warmer, sunny and most favorable weather for crops and farm work local rains fell again during the last days, especially in the central and southern portions. Plowing for corn progressed most rapidly during the favorable days much corn was planted in the central and southern portions and some in the northern portion, where, weather permitting next week, planting will advance more rapidly. Wheat, improved much it is growing fast and looks well in fields where it did not suffer

much from

the unfavorablj* wet weather. Rye is in a most excellent condition in some fields in the southern and central portions it is heading. Potatoes are nearly all planted, and those early so/s-n are coming up nicelv. Oats are coming up and look well in some fields they are rotting in the ground. Clover, timothy, meadows and grass improved rapidly and look fresh and green: meadows promise a large crop of hay this year. Gardening progressed mo^e rapidly, and vegetables, cabbage and tomatoes are now all planted in the southern portion. Apple trees are full of bloom in the southern and central portions end in many orchards of the northern pqrtions, and the condition of the bloom promises a large crop. Pear6, plums and cherries are also in bloom, but there is little bloom on the peach trees, except in the southern portion and in some localities of the central portion small fruit and berries promise well and were not injured strawberries are in bloom, and blackberries are coming into bloom. The grape vines were injured during the wihter in the central and northern portions. Sheep shearing is done in the southern portion, and it began in the central portion. Livestock is in good condition and thrives well on fresh and abundant pasturage. Vegetation advanced most rapidly during the past week, and trees, which Btill look brown in the distance, are now full of tresh, green foliage.

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RUMORS OF RESIGNATION.

A to tlie lCtleet Hint Itev. S. II frei^liton Will Sever Itis foiiiieetiou AVitli lie Clu-is-tiaii (.'liui-eli.

It is stated that Rev. S. II. Creighton is considering the advisibility of severing his pastoral relations with the Christiajj church of this city and entering upon other work. It is further stated that his resignation is already in the hands of the official board of the church but that there is a possibility of its being recalled and the pastor bein^- retained. The whole matter will doubtless be settled one way or another within the next few days.

Mr. Creighton's pastorate while not a lengihly one, has been quite successful and he has proved quite popular not only with his congregation but with the people of the city.

Admiral Itrown's Reasons.

Admiral George Brown, who, by the way, is a cousin of George R. Brown and T. D. Brown, of this city, has returned from the Navy and is going to reside in Indianapolis. "This is my old home," ho says, "and oue of the loveliest places in the world. My wife's friends and uiy friends are there—from which you must not infer that we haven't friends everywhere. You can sail around the world all your life, but you never form friendships and attachments like those that are made in the early days when the heart is young. Besides, I'll be the only admiral in Indianapolis whereas, if I settle in Washington, I'd be one of forty. When a man goes iuto a club at Indianapolis and inquires if any one has seen the admiral, they will know that he means Brown but when such a question if a asked in Washington forty old coves will rush up and answer, 'I'm here.' "And I'm going to get something to do," continued the admiral. "They can put me off the active list because I've reached the lawful ago, but they can't send me to the junk-yard yet a while.

I've got lots of good stuff in me yet, and 1 don't propose to be tied up to rot. That's another reason I want to go to Indianapoiis. There's nothing for a retired admiral to do in Washington but to go to the club and ac% as pallbearer at funerals. 1 told John Walker the other day that he had better die now, so that the Secretary of the Navy would name a torpedo boat after him, but he said he'd be hanged if he did. Walker is looking for a job, too. We may go into partnership. But there is uothing to do in Washington but rot. We go to the club in the morning and read the paper and gossip a while then go home to lunch, take a nap, go back to the club, play a game of whist, gossip a while, go to a funeral, if there is one, home to dinner, another game of whist and then to bed. I'm too young a man for that routine."

The Maxwells hi Kentucky. Owensboro, (Ky.) Messenger: Dr. Chapman's effort on Sunday morning was by many competent judges considered his best.

The day was enlivened by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Maxwell, who came to assist Dr. Walton, but some hitch in the arrangements made it possible for Mr. Maxwell to remain over in the city for the present week. Mr Maxwell is well known here, and will be remembered by the fact that be wan the tenor in the De Pauw quartet, which he was instrumental in organizing. He and his wife sang "The Story Must be Told," at the morning meetinsr and captivated all who heard them. Mr. Bilhorn sang quite a number of excellent solos, all of which were helpful and were duly appreciated.

Mr. Maxwell is an evangelist in song. He comes to the work with qualities so far as natural gifts are concerned, far above the average, and he is well trained.. A beauty of his singing is that there is not a syllable of all he sings that can not be readily caught and understood by his audience.

Mr Maxwell sang with the Schuman quartet, of Chicago, and sang first tenor in the Linden male quartet. He has had charge of the singing in several large churches in Chicago and other points. He has done a considerable amount of work as gospel singer with such eminent evangelists as Dr. Chapman, B. Fay Mills, Henry Ostrom and others. He was in the Detroit meeting with Dr. Chapman. His voice is a tenor of singular sweetness and power, and he has a certain magnetic quality of voice that can not well bedesoribed, but when once he is heard he draws his auditors to him.

A New Post muster.

Wayne town is to haye a new postmaster. The successful man is Ed Ivclley, a popular resident of that place.

PART FIRST

NATURAL GAS AND HEALTH.

Soi|ie Timely Tips From (lie Itiilletin of tlie State ltoiird ot Health.

At the meeting Tuesday the first copy of the State Board of Health Bulletin was distributed, it having just arrived from the printer. It is for the quarter ending March ill, and is published under the authority of the law passed by the last Legislature. The Bulletin contains nil the circulars issued by the State Board of Health, and much information of value to the health officers throughout the State Probably the most interesting topic discussed in the Bulletin is the following on natural gas and its sanitary relations: "All new comers to the natural gas region complain of dry throats, dry nostrils, and frequently of smarting eyes. More than ordinary thirst is also complained of. These symptoms usually disappear very soon, at least complaint quickly ceases. Many physicions of the gas region declare there has been an increase since the advent of gas in the diseases of the

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sages that certaiu eye troubles are now more frequent than formerly, and in a few instances certain nervous manifestations have been attributed to eyes affected by flickering jumbo Humes. "To a letter of inquiry addressed by this board numerous answers have been received, all testifying aB just stated. It seemed, therefore, that a study of the subject was desirable. Accordingly a letter asking for observations and opinions was addressed to practitioners of medicine throughout the gas region. Secretary Cowiog of the Delaware county board of health, writes as follows: 'In reply to your inquiry concerning the relation of natural gas to public health I would say that while I am unable to present to you any statistics relative to the subject, yet during a practice of seven years in a natural gas dibtrict I have frequently had my attention attracted to the deleterious effects resulting from an improper use of natural gas for heating and illuminating purposes. Briefly, I have observed: l. Overheating of rooms. This is largely due to the cheapness of the fuel, no meter being used, and the gas is burned extravagantly. Bed rooma often contain a stove that is permitted to heat the room to 1)0 degrees Farenheit. '2. Many stoves have no provision for the escape of the products of combustion from the room. The plan of heating rooms by means of a little stove connected by rubber tubing to the gas jet is certainly more convenient than sanitary. But part of the gas is usually consumed by these stove?, the remainder escaping with the products of consumption. This method of heating is frequently employed here. The ordinary sized heating stove frequently has no pipe for the escape of the products of combustion. In some instances the gas jets are used for heating. 'it. In many homes the jumbo burner is used, and I am confident that its flickering light and intense heat are doing much to injure the eyes of those who use it. '4. On the other hand, natural gas is an ideal fuel when used under proper conditions, viz: "'a. Thorough combustion "'b. Removal of the products of combustion. c. Water pot for the evaporation

of moisture. Its cleanliness,'convenience and cheapness commend its use. The improved Welsbach burner makes an ideal light, but the present price prohibits their general use. Should you desire any special information on "the subject I shall take pleasure in trying to obtain it for you.'

How'g Tills?

Wo offer Ono Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot bo cured bv Mall's Catarrh Cure. 1'". J. CUENKV & CO.. Toledo. O.

We, tlio undersigned, lmvo known P. J. Cheney for the last i5 years, and believe him perfectly honorable In all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm." WKST

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UruKifists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act-. In it directly upon the blood and mucous surraces of tho system. Testimonials sent free, "i lco 75c. per bottle. Sold by all druirffists.

Hall's family Pills are the best.

A Great Comfort.

A mother's love is comforting, but if the baby sutlers while teething, Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup is necessary to ease the discomfort and remove attending pains so that the baby may rest. "My baby was sick from cutting teeth I bought Dr. Bull's Baby Syrup and fouud it very good for children teething. I can uot praise it too highly. Mrs.J. E. Smith, Reams Station, Va." Dr. John W. Bull's Baby Syrup is sold everywhere for 25 cents. It is the best.