Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 28 January 1898 — Page 1

WE HAVE

AND

Cook Stoves

All Sizes and Kinds, $10 00 up to $49 00.

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That we manufacture our own Har^ ness by hand in our own shop, and that we guarantee all work equal or superior to anything made in Mont' gomery county, at the lowest possi ble price.

Our Specialties, Buggies and Harness.

JOE E. FISHER.

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128-130 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville. Ind

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MAJESTIC Complete.

Diamonds

Jeweler And Optician.

AS AN INVESTMENT, IF BOUGHT AT THE RIGHT PRICE ARE EQUAL TO U. S. BONDS. I HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF STONES BOTH LOOSE AND MOUNTED WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT AT THE RIGHT PRICE JUST NOW.

We Want You To Know

antee two things

inPERIAL

John Deere

-AND-

Moline Plows.

Prices reduced on some of

the sizes.

Plows are better than ever.

Come and see our goods

We can suit you in goods

and Prices.

fl.R. Tinslev & Co.

fl. C. KLINE.

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WAGONS

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Before Getting Married...

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He*ve your iiivitation#^r!nted

at The Journal office. We guar,

First""The Invitations will be

strictly in correct form !V

Second-THe secret will not be

P**fcH»Hecl until the proper time.

If you are NOT married, 4 YoushotildGET married.

CATTLE FOR SALE We have 80 Cattle, consisting of Cows, Calves. Heifers and Steers, of all ages HOGS

Do not forget to see us before you sell your hogs B. A. ARCHEY & SON.

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VOL. 51-NO. 4 CRAWFOEDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY, 28, 1.898-TWELVE PAGES. PART FIRST

GOOD ROADS AND CONVICTS

S. Illutoliloy Very Properly nnl Cor* rretly Thinks Prison Labor Might lie rtilized 15y the Slate.

W. S. Blatchley, State Geologist, believes the idle convicts in the State prison might be employed in building' good roads. In the penitentiary at Michigan City there are to-day almost a thousand Rble-bodied men who are being marched about to furnish them exercise, because the labor organizations of the State are opposed to their competition. The industry of the honest citizens of the State pays for maintaining these criminals in idleness. Let the General Assembly authorize the purchase of an extensive bed of shale in Western Indiana, and the erection thereon of a modern pavingbrick factory. Equip this factory with convict labor, and put several hundred additional convicts to break ing stone for foundation, and cutting it for curbing. "In this manner the material for many hundred miles of country roads could soon be prepared, and furnished at a reasonable cost to counties devoid of gravel and other road material.

Roads could thus be constructed of vitrified brick at a low price, which would last a quarter of a century or longer, with little expense for maintenance. "California, for a number of years, has utilized her convicts in the prepa ration of road material, and has found the plan efficient and in every way feasible. Let Indiana do likewise and she will settle, once for all. the two vexed questions of good roads, and the utilization of convict labor."

Free Traveling Libraries.

For many years Mr. Melvil Dewey, director of the New York State Library, says the Review of Reviews, has advocated a scheme of State distribution of books by way of loan to institutions and to groups of tax-payers on payment of a nominal fee. His plan includes a system of central control and supervision under which small collections of popular books are to be sent from point to point, kept in charge of responsible persons, and circulated freely among the residents of each locality. The State of Nev. York made an appropriation for such a system of library loaning in 1892, and has appropriated annually since. In the first year 46 libraries were sent out in the second, 13D in the third, 212 in the fourth, 371 and in the fifth year, 447. Books have beep, purchased to supply the constantly increasing demand, until now there are nearly 36,000 volumes owned by the State and available for this purpose.

These libraries are all carefully chosen, by expert librarians, and are made up of the choicest and freshest, publications. A large proportion of the books must necessarily be works of fiction if the interest of the average borrower is to be sustained Care is taken to provide only the very 'best and most wholesome stories, and to adapt them to the age and requirements of those to whom they are sent. In this respect the influence of the traveling libraries, if not distinctly educational, is at least uplifting and invigorating. A growing interest in biography, history, economics, science and art has been noted and fostered by the management, and many books in these departments are continually being purchased and sent out. Some entire libraries are made up of these subjects, to the exclusion of fiction altogether, and the special collections sent to study clubs throughout the Statt tare doing a real educational work.

A Change .suggested.

To the Editor of the Journal. The Western States invariably select the members of the county central committee at the same primaries which elect delegates to the county convention. It is a commendable custom. The dominant faction (and factions are to be found everywhere) names the nominees for the county ticket and at the same time elect committeemen wholly in harmony with the ticket, or rather in harmony with the whole ticket. Where this custom prevails I have observed that straight tickets are elected without a break. A bolting voter cuts but little figure, while a bolting committeeman may turn a precinct or even a township.

We run down the list of committeemen elected throughout the county last Saturday and all agree that each man will do his full duty, but this is the exception, not the rule. The local custom has defeated many of our best hustlers and most promising candidates.

Yours for a complete victory, ADEHKIU T. KEI.LISO.N.

WANTKD:—Severaltravel

trustworthy gentle

men or ladies to In Indiana for established, reliable house. Salary $780 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self aadressed stamped envelope. Ttie Dominion Company. Chicago, 111.

Who Is lie?

The Torre Haute E.i:ircss of yesterday contains ttie following bit of gossip: "At an early hour yesterday morning' Creston Clarke, who appeared at the Graud Tuesday night in "The Last of His Race," sold the play to a Crawfordsville man. The deal for the purchase of the rights of the piece have been pending ever since Mr. Clarke's first visit to Terre Llaute. His reason for returning to Terre Haute was more to have the deal consummated than for any other reason. By the purchase of the rights Mr. Clarke is again a salaried actor. He has signed a contract to remain with the Crawfordsville man during the season. All of the other members of the company signed new contracts yesterday to retail their positions with the new management. The stage carpenter with the show was dismissed here yesterday morning."

Manager Townsley of Music Hall, who had Mr. Clark in tow while he was here, denies all knowledge of the reported deal. He certainly

knowB

that he himsolf was not the purchaser.

Dave Allen*K Ambitoii.-

Dave Allen, of Frankfort, it is said, will jump into the ring and fight for the Democratic nomination for Congress in this district, Allen's fast friend, Editor Stoll, of the South Bend Times visited him last week and then went home and produced the following editorial: "Joseph-B. Cheadle, of Frankfort, who came very near beating Charley Landis for Congress in 1890, wants the Democrats to give him another chance to go for Charley's scalp. But the Democrats of that district seem to think that after having three times yielded the nomination to the Populist it would be a simple act of justice to give a Democrat a chance to try his luck this year. Something like a half dozen clever Democratic politicians have their lightning rods out. It has baen ten years since the Democrats of the Ninth district voted for a Demoera

Mr. anl Mrs. JJ. W.Gerard.

An Atchi&on paper says: "Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Gerard of Crawfordsville, Ind and Rev. F. W. Gee of Terre Haute, are guest of Rev. S. V. Leech and family. Mr. Gerard is, and has been, for years an official member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Crawfordsville,Ind., where Dr. E. H. Brumbaugh is now pastor. Mr. Gerard is the supreme chief of the fraternal order known as the "Tribe of Ben Hur," and is making a tour trough Kansas and Nebraska in the interest of this organization."

Tlio liest ami Cheapest I„)glil.

The days of the coal oil lamp on the farm are numbered as they have long been past in the city. Just as rapidly as the farmers find out how much better and cheaper acetylene gas is, just so fast will they discard the old fashioned lamp. Acetylene gas gives not only a better light than coal oil but is also greatlv superior to electric light or artificial gas. You can see this new illuminant and learn all about it at A. S. Miller's on north Washington street.

ii Guardians I.oek Horn*.

When Otto Zeiglar died two guardians were appointed for his little daughter, Hazel. Herbert Eich was appointed at Greenfield and Charles Reiuiann here. The Tribe of Ben-Hur, in which Zaiglar was insured, has very properly refused to settle until the matter of guardianship can be settled. In order to bring the disputation to a conclusion Mr. Rcimann has instituted legal proceedings in the circuit court to have the insurance turned over to him as guardian.

Death of is. M. II. Clark.

Mrs. Martin H. Clark, of Covington, mother of R. M, Clark, of this city, died very suddenly after a short illness yesterday at p. m. of heart failure, while on a visit to her son. The remains were taken to Covington on the evening for burial. She has many friends in this city who mourn her loss.

The ltest Combination.

The Weekly Journal .......fl 00 The Now York Tribune...... 1.00 The Agricultural Kpitoraist 50

12.60

Our price for the three papers Is only $1 .r.o The Journal and Tribune I1.JJ& The Journal and Epitomist $1.26

Will Visit the Old World,

Stanley Simpson is preparing to leave for Europe in a day or ao. He will go direct to Liverpool and will visit London and other places. He will be gone several weeks.

Death of Hull Schweuk.

Miss Ilua Schwenk, aged 31 years, died Wednesday at her home two miles west of the city. Her 'Complaint was paralysis. The funeral occurs this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

A STABBING AFFRAY.

Willie [.indaiiiood, :i l'iri.'.-n Year Old ISoy, Uses a Krit'e Savagely on Ionli Kalslon.

Wednesday night near the college, Willie Lindamood, a fifteen year old boy, stabbed Glenn Ralston, aged seventeen. The Ilal6ton boy was stabbed several time6 in the ribs and shoulder with an ordinary pocket knife, which was left sticking in his llesh by the Lindamood lad, who ran away. Dr. Cowan dressed Ralston's wounds, hone of which are dangerous, although they are deep. Young Ralston was badly frightened and grunted painfully all night, but is much better now. Lindamood was arrested and is in jail.

The stories of the affair differ very materially. Ralston states that he attended the Salvation Army meeting with the two husky sons of the W'dow Swank and that after the meeting they started home in a very religious frame of mind. As they were passing a dark alley young Lindamood suddenly jumped out, stabbed Ralston several times and then run.

Young Lindamood states that he attended the meeting and that upon its dismissal he started for his home west of the collegc. lie was put upon by Ralston and the Swanks, who abused him shamefully. Finally they grew so violent, slapping and cuffing hiim about, that he drew his knife in self defense and cut Ralston. The Swanks, with yelps of wild surprise, jumped aside, and he then, being free to go, went. He declares that he can produce witnesses to prove the truth of what he says.

Resolutions.

Resolutions of condolence by the Willing Workers of the M. E. church at Darlington:

W

ukheas,

It hath pleased our Heav­

enly Father to call from labor to reward our beloved sister and efficient co-worker, Mrs. Mary E, Smith, be it

Resolved, That we express our high esteem of her great worth as a devoted Christian, one whose kind face and sweet smiles shed a halo of Bunshine, and whose presence was a benediction to all around her that we all sadly miss her, but our I068 is her gain, for she has won a starry crown and gone to her reward. She hath done what she could. While our hearts are bowed with grief we will be submissive to the will of Him who doeth all things well and 'meekly say, "Thy will, O Lord, be done." Be it further

Resolved, That we extend to the grief stricken family our heartfelt sympathy and commend to them the blessed Savior, who is acquainted with sorrow and ever ready to heal every wound. That a copy of these resolutions be given the family of the deceased, be published in the papers, and spread on the Willing Workers' records.

Weshall miis her when we moot to pray. We shall miss her when we sing Hilt we know that she has gone beforo

To praiso our Heavenly King. Mas. Calista Nayloii, Mits. Cajui,ink Faust,

Miss. Ollik Pittsian, Committee.

A Hig Court.

J. W. Stroh organized Jan. 24 at Laporte a Ben-IIur court having one hundred and twenty-five charter members. Maple City Court is the name of the new court and it is the largest court ever started with so many charter members except the home court.

Lost a Valuable Mur«.

weanesdav Doc Britten hired a valuable black mare to be driven to Bainbridge, and a few minutes after 6he returned at night she died. Her value was

$75

and she was one of

Britton's four blacks so well known.

A II uwk Without Wings.

Yesterday on Gretn St., Alf Lookabill and J. J. Darter sold a farm of 80 acres, near Waynetown for F. M. Hawk, to George W. Dawson, of nois. Price 84,000. Just let Hawks and the Swindlers coine.

Illithe

D. W. llurlmun Very I.utv.

D. W. Hartman is reported as in a very critical condition. He had not been well for some time but no serious apprehensions were entertained until within the la6t day or so, when he completely broke down.

Under the Truancy l.aiv.

George Moore, of near New Market, has been arrested under the truancy law. He refused to allow his children to go to school. George Smith, the truant officer, swore out the warrant.

A County Meeting of Masons.

Montgomery Lodge No. 50, F. and A, M., is preparing to hold a county meeting here in the near future. All the lodges of the county will be present and a big time is expected.

Money to loan. C. A. MIM.UK.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Sliort Items Relative to the Coming* and Goings of Crawfordsville People nnd Their

Friends.

—Capt. John Drury iB in Lafayette. —Jacob Mclntire is very seriously ill. —A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Gus Davis. —C. O Carlson and wife are visiting* in Indianapolis. —Miss Alta Rusk, of Linden is visit--ing Miss Minnie Landman. —Merle Hutchings is visiting Bert Fullenwidor in Indianapolis. —Mrs Geo. Rumble is visiting Mrs. Frank Atcheson in Lafayette. —Mrs. R. M. Hills is visiting her

Bis­

ter, Mrs. Nevvliall iu Lafayette. —Miss Alice Duncan and Miss Louise Krug are visiting in Jamestown. —Mrs. Frank Simison, of Romney, in visiting John Hornbeck and wife. —Mrs. Ed Orose has returned to Indianapolis after a visit with friends here. —Mrs. Wm. Nicholson is visiting Dr. Thomas Eastman and wife in Indianapolis. —B. F. Crabbs has returned from a business trp in the southern part of the state. —Mrs. Inlow has returned to Lafayette, after a visit with Clint Guthrie and wife. —Mrs. N. M. Harrison, of Indianopolis, is the guest of her father, Col. I.

C. Elston. Mrs. Brown has returned to West Lebanon after a visit with Geo. WilBon and wife. —One dozen fine photographs guaranteed, for fifty cents, at Willie A McQuown's. —Mrs. John Kersey and Miss Jennie KerBey, of Darlington, wc re the gnestn of Mrs. James Hulet Wednesday.

Wavclaiul Mercantile Company.

The Wavland Mercantile Company was incorporated Wednesday with a capital stock of 812000

Mr. Miluer's Place.

James B. Milner, the well known attorney of Lafayette, has accepted the position as consul to Calais, Franco,

Not Concerned,

Only J. W. Cuppy is concerned in the Waveland failure. His father retired from the firm before its insolvency and .s not in any way involved.

Purchased it Magautrap.

The Crawfordsville Gun Club

purchased

a

kind in the world.

haB

Magantrap for the throw­

ing of clay birds and so becomes possessed of the best instrument of

the

Revival,

An Atchison, Kns., paper saye that twelve persons have united with the Methodist church there since last Saturday. Rev. F. W. Gee, of Terre Haute, iB assisting Dr. Leech in his revival meetings.

Death of Mrs. Mary D, ICnKiiilngor,

Mrs. Mary D. Ensminger, mother of Milo and Charles Ensminger, died at Shelby,Mich yesterday morning. The funeral will occur Sunday from the residence of W. H. Bryant, on south Washington street.

NEW MARKET-

New Market will

Boon

have a saw­

mill again. The Orient will bo performed on ten of our boys Saturday night.

A. Haverkamp is putting up a veranda for Uncle John Stump. J. V. Boll, of Alamo, was the guest of J. H. Bell Monday and Tuesday.

A surprise was given to Mrs Frank Long her by friends last Friday, it being lier 31st birthday. About 75 were in attendance and a general good time was bad by all. and one of the greatest dinners ever t-pread before any body of people. After spending the day with short talks and having a general good time, they all left, wishing Mrs. Long many another such a pleasant occasion.

New Market Camp, No. 3262, M. W. A., installed officers Monday night as follows:

V. C.—J. L. Beaty. W. A.—A. Bowers. E. —J. L. Childers. C.—Grant Clouser. E.—F. J. Nickell. W.—A. Douglas S.—Van Vancleave. C. P.—Dr. J. L. Beaty.

Discount sale at The Big Store commences Monday morning, Jan. 31.

A Timely Friend.

With perfect propriety may we call that excellent remedy, Salvation Oil, a timely lricnd. This liniment rapidly cures rheumatism, neuralgia and pains, when other remedies fail. Mr. Jno. M. Hall, Ashland, Va., writes "I suffered with rheumatism iu the anklo aud the muscles connected therewith. Salvation Oil at once relieved the soreness, reduced the swelling, and cured the pain. No other liniment that I evec used did me so much good."