Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 7 January 1898 — Page 11
HELD UP THE TRAIN
Express Robbed In the City Limits of Kansas City.
MESSENGER BOUND ANDGAGGED
Kausivs City, Pittsburg and Gulf Iloal
the SuflVrur—TUievcM Climbed on us the
Train Left the Depot and Covered the
McKSonger With i» Six-Shooter—Amount
~of ltooty Not Known—Other Crimes.
Kansas City, Jan. 5.—After about three months of inactivity, Kansas City trainrobbers scored another brilliant achievement, last night. This tjjijie the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gnlf road is tlie sufferer. The company's Port Arthur express, which left here last night, was robbed before it had passed beyond the city limits. Two men climbed into the expresscar as the train left the depot. They overpowered the messenger, bound and gagged him, and rifled the car before the train came to a stop. When the train slowed up at a railroad crossing known as Airline .Junction, near the southeastern limits of the city, they climbed out of the car disappeared.
Nothing was known of the robbery until a negro train porter entered the car and found the helpless express messenger.
After the train had been stopped and others of the crew had come forward and released the express messenger it was found that the robbers had rilied the local safe, taking from it everything of value. They had made no effort to disturb the through safe which is protected by a time lock. At Air Line Junction a telegraphic report of the robbery was sent to the city and the train proceeded south. The Wells, Fargo company contro's the business of the Pittsburg and Gulf road. At rhe express company's oflice it- is stated that §200 or $300 would probably cover the company's loss. The police, however, believe that the robbers secured several thoasanu dollars money and jewelry.
The report received at the express company's office nere states that the robbers entered the express car as the train was {lulling out of the yards, having forced the rear door with a jimmy. E. N. Hyde, of Kansas City, was the express messenger. Upon turning from his work he looked into the barrel of a six-shooter. TIN messenger offered no resistance, though he was well armed, and after the robbers had "lound him one of the two stood guard over him while the other riled the safe. The rob bers are described as smooth faced young men, and the fact that both we're extremely nervous while in the expresscar is taken as evidence that thev are newrecruits to Kansas City's force of trainrobbers.
I'.OY Mriit)KHi:i!.
Robert" Kvan* stubs His Srltimlmut Tit the Uriirt.
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RrssKi.i.vii,!.!•:. Ky., Jan. 5.—A tragedy occurred here late yesterday. Robert Evans and George Duncan, school boys, each aged IT years, became involved in a quarrel. when Evans stabbed Duncan in the heart with a poeketknife Duncan expired instantlv. Evans was arrested charged with murder. Both boys w-'i'e here attending the Fuquu bighscho'il.
Mior in A W IN O W
George J!:ilici- :iinl \Vift- Kilt.-it by X'nknown Parties. EAIISIU Neb., Jan. f.— George Baker aim Wife, who live about three miles west of here, were murdered yesterday. Tliey were found lying dead in the. diningi'iMmi of their house. Each had received a charge of birdshot in tlit* head. The shot had been fired through a window as the couple sat at their diningtabie. There is no clue.
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Ten Warrant* For
Lot is\ 11,1.1 Jan. o.—Nine more warrants have been sworn out against Louis Altman, who embezzled Si.'o.OOO from his employers, Rosenheim & Co., all charging forgery. The warrants are all for small amounts. There are now pending against him 10 warrants, the first one. for embezzlement and the nine others for forgery.
Will Go to Toledo tfor Trial.
Nkw York, Jan.
5.
O.
Richard
Davis, who was airested in this city on Dec. 23 last, at the request of the United States authorities at Toledo, where he is wanted for stealing cheeks from street letterboxes, lias consented to go to Toledo for trial without examination by the United States coinmisioner.
Those $100 Counterfeits.
.-..'PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.—There was discovered in one of the large banks
here another counterfeit $100 silver certificate, making in all six of these worthless notes which have been found in this city during the past two weeks.
SINGULAR MALADY.
Young tlirl Siill,Tills From Wlmt Doctors Cull "ISIeetric Spasms." ••"Winkmiurct, O., Jan. 5.—A
singular
malady has afflicted Ida Stahl, a 13-year-old miss residing here. Last July, during a terrific thunderstorm, she was severely siiocked by lightning, and ever since then she has been subjected to what the doctors call electric spasms. She has been confined to her bed canstantly, and almost daily suffers these spasms, which affect her similarly to the first shock. The physicians are nonplused.
Sni«l to Hiii'u Sold Hi* Wheat. Chicago, Jan. 5-—Joseph Leiter is said to have closed contracts for the greater part, if not all, of his 8,7o0,000 bushels of cash wheat.
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REMARKABLE WILL.
Uenry Morehouse Taber Denounces Ro* Hgion as a Sham.
New Yokk, .Tan. o.— One of the most remarkable wills ever filed in the oflice of the surrogate is that of Henry Morehouse Taber. In spite of the fact that Mr. Taber was president and treasurer of the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian church, in the opening clauses of his will ho denounces all religion as a sham and as having its origin in superstition. Ho requests that no services bo held over his body, and that it be cremated. Mr. Tabor died on Christmas eve at the age of 73 years.
Two children, Sidney Richmond Tabor and Mary Tabor, survive the testator, and to them the entire estate, valued at over $1,000,000, is given absolutely. The will says in part:
Believing that all religious, including Christianity, ai-! superstitions that the basic doctrine of the Christian religion— the fall of man—is utterly and absolutely false, and that, its opposite—the rise of of man from the lower orders is a scientific fact—that beliefs in (so-called) miracles are hallucinations of the brain, and never had the slightest, existence ill lace that the chief characteristics of what is termed 'the word of God' are injustice, cruelty, untruthfulness anil obscenity that the effect of orthodox Christian teaching is to encourage ignorance, selfishness, narrow-mindedness, ticr-imoninus-ncss, intolerance, wrong and mental slavery, I request that no religious ceremonies be held over my remains.
CROSSING FATALITY.
Prominent Shelby County (Ky.) 1'armer Killed By a I'asaenger Train.
Lexinutok, Kv., Jan. 5.—4s the result of an effort to cross the Queen and Orescent tracks in front of a train, Jacob E. Sandusky, aged 89, a prominent Shelby county farmer, is a corpse, and his nephew, John H. Blackford, a well known farmer and horse breeder of Keene, Jessamine county, lies unconcious at death's door in the infirmary. The flagman at the crossing waved his red flag at the approaching buggy, but the men paid no lieed to the warning, and a passenger train crashed into the train. The elder man was killed instantly and frightfully mangled, and the younger was badly bruised. The buggy was demolished, but the horse escaped injury
SIX TOO MANY.
David
VI.
Hates, Chicago lJijjamist, Couvieleil by a .Jury.
Chicago, Jan. •".—David E. Bates, accused of having six wives more than the law allows, and as a result of his arrest several months ago, had steady employment at the dime museums, was late yesterday convicted of bigamy in the first of the numerous cases against hi:: He was given a fine .$1,000 and an indeterminate sentence to th? pen. Upon the announcement of the verdict the examination of veniremen tor a jury to hear the second charge against the prisoner was begun immediately. It is also proposed to press a charge of perjury against Bates based on admissions made by him on the witness stand. Three of the wives were present in Court.
IN A MEXICAN PRISON.
Ohio ,AI nil's I'riiin the lOH'octs of ISrulal Treat men!. Steubk.vvillk, O., Jan. 5. Mayor Riley has recieved a request from Hon. Powell Clayton, United States minister to Mexico, to look into the citizenship of ono Michael Green, who died recentlv in a Mexican prison, as the result of brutal treatmeut received at the hands of the. prison manager General Clayton says he has information that Green, who was a native of Steubenville, O., was thrown into prison without a trial, and has demanded the prosecution of the Mexican jailer who caused his death. Green's relatives are expected to ask damages from the Mexican government.
TWO J.ABOR BILLS.
To Sloji Covi-rniiKMit by Injuni-tiim am' Modily Conspiracy Law*. ALBANY,.Jan. 0.—Assemblyman Green of New York will introduce a bill intended, he says, to put- a stop to "government by injunction.'' It provides that no person shall be punished for a contempt of court unless the act was committed in the immediate view of the court itself. It further provides for the accused being given a trial by a jury.
Another bill to be introduced modifies the law known as the "anticonspiracy" by permitting workingmen to induce a workman to leave his employment by request and argument. Such acts on the part of workingmen are not to be punishable as conspiracy.
DR. SCHENCK'S DISCOVERY.
Sex of Offspring of Animals Can be Fixed Certain Iufluuiicug.
LondonMyJan.
*, 5.—According to the
Vienna correspondent of The Daily Chronicle, Dr. Schanck, professor at the University of Vienna and president of the Embryological institute, claims that after 20 years of experiments he has discovered the secret of exercising an influence over animals and men as to fix the sex of their offspring.
Dr. Sclienck declines to reveal it until he has placed his discovery before the academy of sciences but he says the influence depends upon the nature til the food consumed by the female.
TWENTY-FIVE DEAD.
Union Jack Floats at Hair Mast, at London, Out. Lokdon, Out., Jan. 5.—The union jack floats at half mast over the city. The city hall presents the appearance of a wreck and the streets in front of it are crowded with the curious and sorrowing citizens. The list of dead numbers 25, but it is much to be feared that it is not yet complete. Many of the injurer are not expected to recover.
POORHOUSE INMATES
Indiana Bureau of Statistics Gives Interesting Figures.
WILSON SUCCEEDS GLASSCOCK.
Two Suiriles llurieil Side by Sid*—New
Money Order OHiees Established Dan
cers to be Refused Communion—Fatal
Fill I—Poisoned by Speel aeles—Xe\r Postmaster at Kurtz, Intl.
Indianapolis, .Tan. f.—The Indiana bureau of statistics has made a tabulated statement of the population of the poorhouses of the state, the causes whereby the persons became inmates and the vital statistics.
On June 30 there was a total of 1,0-11 males over 10 years of age, 1,027 females over 16 years of age, and under the ago of l(i the numbers of inmates were 151 males and lit! females, making a grand total of IS,215 paupers being cured for at the public expense.
During the year ending June 30, 1807, there were
388
deaths throughout, tho
state in the poorhouses. In the various institutions the aillictrd are as follows: Blind, 1 deaf and dumb, 64 idiotic, 384 insane, -loT deformed and crippled, 4/50 old age, 821: sick and unclassified, 527. T.-'v
NOW 1IAS KI.OOO I'OISON.
Woiiiiin Itu.vs SpiM'taril's of :i Tramp anil Wears 'I'll.111 Will* S«M'ions Results. Watehloo, Ind., Jan. Mrs. Samuel Miilimau bought a pair of spectacles of a tramp who appeared at her door last week. The frames were represented to be gold. She paid the. price and began wearing them. As a result, they poisoned her nose the inflammation spread to her eyes, blood poisoning developed, and her face and eyes are in a deplorable condition. Examination disclosed that some sort of acid had been put on the flames to make tliem appear like gold.
ASSI'JIKI) OFFICIO.
Geoi S. ilson Her,int*s Superintendent of State l.linil Institute. Indianapoxjs, Jan. 5. George S. Wilson of Greenfield succeeded William H. Glasscock as superintendent of the State Institute for the Education of the blind at 110011 today and Mr. and Mrs. Glasscock left for Bloomington where both will enter the State University. The board of managers for the institute met yesterday and closed the accounts with the retiring superintendent..,,,....,
15V SIDE.
Moll rot! villi- (Ind.) Snicidi-s Were Buried as Requested. Monroeyi1.1,1 Ind.. Jan. 5.—Michael Miller and Viola Marqnardt, the lovers, who committed suicide here Mondav were buried this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The lamilies decided to accede to tho request found in letters from both of them, and they were buried side by side. It developed yesterday that Miiler lost .$500 during the past week while playing cards in Fort Wayne.
Will Hefuse (.'oimiiiiiiion.
Lapokte, Ind., Jan. 0.—The official board or the St. John's (Lutheran) church of this city has passed a resolution prohibiting the giving of communion to persons who affiliate with worldly clubs and who attend dances and masquerade bafls. The church has 1,500 communicants, and tho decrco has caused considerable feeling.
urdfi-.-r Mcintosh's Trial.
Loi.anspokt, Ind., Jan. ,0.—John Mcintosh, who shot and instantly killed 1 rank Pottnieyer, a .saloonkeeper in October last, will bo placed 011 trial Jan. •10. It will be remembered that Mcintosh shot two of the dead man's brothers and one of his sisters. They have fully recovered from their injuries.
New Money Order OHiees.
Washington. Jan. 0.—The following Indiana p. :stofiiees have been made money
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offices: 1'etho), Wayne
county Cortland. Jackson county Evans Landing. Ilarx-ison county Koleen, Greene county Willow, Ilanoock county.
Nine Foot of Iron.
Hartford CityVein
Ind., Jan. 5.—In
drilling a gas well four miles west of here, the Fort Wayne Gas company encountered a vein of ix-on nine feet in thickness. The vein is [400 feet below the surface. It is the first instance of the kind in this part of the gas field.
Itv the Morphine Route.
SoiiTii Marion, Ind., Jan. 5.—Joseph Van Winkle of this place died yesterday of a dose of morphine, taken with suicidal intent. Van Winkle was despondent, and was supposed to be demented.
Futal Fall.
Saluda, Ind., Jan. 5.—William McDaniel of this place, accidentally fell off a buildiHg, breaking his leg and receiving other injuries which caused his death.
Appointed at Kurtz. WashingtonPostmaster
Jan. 5.—Joshua Eng
land was yesterday appointed postmaster at Kurtz, Ind.
Koller Steamer Launched.
The great roller steamer, of which so much has been written, a vessel which its inventor promises is to revolutionize ocean travel, do away with seasickness and make the voyage from New York to Queenstown in two days at the most, was launched at Poison's shipyard in Toronto Thursday. The shell Is a tubular affair 100 feet long and 35 feet in diameter. It has been Illustrated in the Blade.
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Dress Goods
75 pieces all wool novelties, checks and brocades, in all shades, 40 inches wide and have 6old at40c,2'»" 50c and 00c* per yard, choice at..*JP.k:.25
50 pieces all wool imported cheviots and fancy mixtures in almost all shades, 40 to 54 inches in width, worth SI and 81-25 per yard at
0 pieces strictly all wool ladies' cloth in good staple shades, worth 25c, at
Dress Goods in checks, plaids and plain shades that have sold for 15 and 20c per yard at
Black goods in fancy Jaequard weaves, would be cheap at 35c, at..
Pancy black Jaequard weaves such as many dealers offer as bargains at 39c per yd, at
Hosiery and Underwear.
Childrens7 heavy union suits in grey and uatural, worth :(f and 50c each at
Ladies' fine union suits in white and errey, all wool and beautifully finished, worth $2 and $3.35, at....
Caps and Fascinators
Hand knit fascinators in white. pink, blue, red, etc., worth 25c, at..'W-
Heautiful hand crocheted fascinators made of finest yarns and many of them handsomely beaded, sold for 50c, 75c and SI each, at
Children's caps worth 25c to 50c
at'
Children's caps worth 50c to $1 lit
All silk hoods for babies and children at cost.
Wash Stuffs
The Excitement
attending a Holiday rush is over and we now realize! we have too much winter goods in spots and we begin at once a tremendous smashing of prices that will result in a reduction of stock, $20,000 before Febraury 1st. This will be
A Red Letter Sale
which cost price or profit will not be considered. The only question will be, "What price will move the goods and convert them into cash?''
Read the Items
carefully and bring the list with you. We have room for but a few of the special items, but the store is teeming with bargains in every department.
.50
.15
.11 .15
.25
Men's, ladies'and children's hosiery in light, medium and heavy wool and fleece lined worth 25 to .'!5c perQ *7 pair, at pa
Extra fine wool, cashmere, and ileece lined hose for ladies, Misses and children, worth ,'!5 to 50c per pair, at
100 dozen vests for infants and small children, grey mixed, ribbed and perfect fitting, worth 10c each
Men's, ladies' and children's underwear, odds and ends of lines that have sold at 25c. 35e and 50c, choice
.2
.05
.19
.25
.98
$ .10
.25
Best quality stocking yarn in several colors that has sold atjj» 1 A 15c per skein, at .l.U
15 pieces Swansdown fleeces for dressing sacques, wrappers and teagowns in beautiful designs, worth I lnc per yard, at .JL^f
15 pieces fleece materials in light and medium shades, worth 8J„ and A/' 10c per yard, at .UU
27-inch satine and .'{2-inch long cloth in wrapper designs, worth [|C 10c per yard, at ."w
Special INotice:
THE BIG STORE
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Blankets and Comforts
Extra heavy full size bed cornforts made of beBt quality prints and fancy satines, worth SI andjfij $1.25, at «IP
Extra large cotton blankets in white and grey, heavy and lleecy, the kind we sold at 09c per pair at
Kull size strictly all wool blankets in white, grey and plaids that sold at 82.98 per pair, each
50 pair extra large all wool blankets, weight 5 lbs., in white, grey, scarlet, etc., worth 84 per pair, each
Best quality 5 and 0 lb. all wool blankets, including Vountsville goods, worth 85, each
Flannels, Skirts and Varns
White and fancy wool and cotton mixed llannelswortli 15 to 20c peri£» yard, at nf.
White and colored wool flannels worth 25 to -c per yard at
White and colored wool llannels worth
J5
and loc at
White and colored wool llinnels worth 50c per yd at
20 pieces fine silk embroidered flannels in white and fancy colors worth 75c to SI per yd, at t&wt
Domestics
tlood brown muslin, yard wide per yard •••.
lirown and bleached muslius, worth 5c. per yard, at
Hrown and bleached muslins worth 7c per yard, at
lirown and bleached muslins worth 8 per yard, at
Sheeting ovt-r yards wide per yard
Bleached sheeting over 2 yards wide, per yard
Shirting prints in small figures, per yard
Best quality dress prints in black, blue, red and grey, worth 5c per yard, at
Handsome fancy prints, twills. Ileeces and percales, worth 0c, 71 ,c and 8'- per yard, at
Very best apron gingham per yard
Regular 5c apron gingham per yard
Cloaks
lOvery garment in our hou^e tias
been marked in red at special
prices. In many instances the
prices 60 marked p,re half or less of
the original cost. Every garment must be sold.
Not an item offered at special prices but has greatly advanced in value since we bought it, and we could actually make money by carrying the goods until next winter, but this is not the policy of the Big Store. We always show all new goods at the beginning of the season, and^as'this sale with its attendant sacrifice is made to turn merchandise into money we will sell for cash only during its continuance. Don't ask for credit.
LOUIS BISCHOF
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