Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 April 1898 — Page 2
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FRIDAY. APRIL 8. 1898.
POBTO Rico is a fertile little island of 3,530 square miles and 1,000.000 inhabitants. It would be an ample indemnity for any small American port Spain might Bucceed in bombarding.
MINISTER WOODFOJRD once came near to being President of the United States. When Garfield was nominated the choice for Vice President lay between Woodford and Arthur, and the former was for a time the favorite.
BOSTON Journal: Unkind critics are recalling that the Hon. E. J. Phelps, who is so desperately anxious that we shall not "coerce" Spain, was equally anxious that we should not coerce the South in '61. Mr. Phelps' attitude Beems to be constitutional.
THE fact that sugar trust stock sold at 1.073*2 last week as against 1.59% last September is a further substantiation of the statement made just after the enactment of the Dingley law that the advance in sugar trust stock coincident with its enactment was merely temporary and due sole to the fact that the trust had 700,000 tons of sugar in stock upon which it would make a profit equal to the increase in tariff.
To MALICIOUSLY misquote a contemporary and to ascribe to it words it never used and a meaning its language never in any remote way conveyed is in the field of journalism regarded as an offense beyond the pale of decency. The editor who does this thing is a moral pervert and Crawfordsville has the meanest specimen in Indiana in the person of the degenerate who brazenly publishes in quotation marks as from the JOUKNAL a statement which never appeared in these columns either in word or inference.
"THE greedy gold power" has struck another blow at silver. A half million dollar plant, recently established in Maine, to obtain gold from sea water, has presented the first results of its work at the United States assay office in New York, in the shape of about 100 ounces of gold and silver bullion, the proportion being about one part gold and two parts silver. With the gold mines of the world increasing their output enormously, and even the waters of the ocean giving up their gold at this rate, the prospects of a gold famine grows beautifully less.:
ROCKVILLK Republican: It seems strange why some people keep insisting that Governor Mount is a candidate for Senator. For the steentli time he says in an interview that he is not a candidate: that his sole ambition this year is to help the Republican party win the election next fall, and that he believes will be the result. But as to the Senatorship, he eays he feels that he owes it as a duty to the Republicans of Indiana to serve out the term as Governor, and would really consider it bad taste to seek a higher honor while holdiDg official position.
EVIDENC'KS of prosperity among manufacturerh under the Dingley law come from every direction and practically every industry, but none of theminore striking tliau those from the glas6 manufacturing districts, where increased activity and increased wages are the rule. It is now announced that the United States will soon begin the exportation of plate glass, which was almost exclusively imported until within a very short time, but now, under new methods, is so successfully manufactured in this country as to make it probable that our own markets will be supplied and exports begun shortly.
THE NEW .JEKSKY JIOAI) LAW, The stale of New Jersey may be a little slow in some respects, but in the matter of good roads she is at the head of the procession. She has the best road law of any state in the I'nion and a State Road Improvement Association that pushes the work right along. The annual report of the road commissioner for 1807 shows that during the year there were built sixty-six miles of improved roads, for which the state will contribute 100,000 and the counties and property owners about $200,000. During the last three years about 238 miles of macadamized or gravel roads have been built, for which the Btate spent 8400,595 and the counties and property owners along the lines or roads more than SI.000,000. The report says that opposition to the law has changed to enthusiasm in
favor, and the commissioner cannot keep up with th9 applications for road improvements. The farmers have found by experience that the taxes for their part of the improvement sit lightly upon them and area small expense compared with the saving made by the more easy transportation of their produce to markets and the inducements offered to settle in the country.
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Marriage Licenses.
Edgar T. Walls and Emma B. Clark Wm. J. Burk and Elizabeth Norman Clyde H. Jones and Nora E. Blackford.
James E. Williams and Minnie M. Bradley.
CIRCUIT COURT.
G. W. Warren et al. vs. America J. Warren et al. Partition. Commisioner makes report of sale of real estate.
Hannah A. Cook vs. Wm. H. Martz On note. Court overrules defendant's motion for new trial and defendant gives appeal bond in the sum of $5,000.
Etta Mote vs. A. W. Mote, Divorce. Defendant makes default. Joel T. Redenbaugh vs. Nancy J. Vanscoyoc. On mechanic's lien. Defendant makes default.
Charles J. Reimann, guardian, vs. Herbert Eich et al. The court finds that plaintiff is the legal guardian of Hazel Zeiglar and that he take charge of her estate, it is further adjudged that plaintiff pay the costs out .of the estate.
In the matter of Mahlon F. Manson et al. Petition for partition. Court finds for petitioners and appoints N. Morgan and Isaac Davis to make partition of the real estate.
In the matter of Chauncey B. Reddick. Application to be admitted as an attorney. Stricken from the docket.
State ex rel J. H. Swindler vs. Cor nelius McDonald etal. Dismissed. Wm. A. Buchanan vs. John Buskirk and Lincoln Cook. Complaint. Dismissed.
Luther Maxwell and Jesse M. Maxwell vs. Harley Butcher et al. Partition. Dismissed.
Wm. B. Lynch vs, Ella J. Cain et al. On mechanic's lien. Dismissed. Darsey M. Sidenervs. Warner Sidener. Divorce. Defendant files answer.
Delora M. Haas vs. Wm. H. Haas. Divorce. Defendant files answer. Samuel Warren vs. A. C. Jennison and J. W. Cumberland. Claim. Dismissed.
Smith & Duckworth vs. estate of Hannah Slattery. Claim. Plaintiff allowed 82.25.
J. C. Barnhill et al. vs. Frank B. Armstrong. Foreclosure. Dismissed. J. E. Fisher vs. Patrick and John S. O'Connor. On note. Plaintiff given judgment for $G2 40.
Wm. Stonebraker vs. estate of Catherine Titus. Claim. Plaintiff allowed 842.15.
Now Suits.
Eugene M. White vs. Eliza E. Brown. Foreclosure. Gagen & Co. vs. John Buskirk and A. E Cook. On note.
Montgomery county vs. Wilbur G. Houk et al. Foreclosure. Montgomery county vs. Wilbur G. Houk, G. VV. Brower et al. Foreclosure.
Jane Stout vs. Angeline Remley et al. Complaint. E. C. Voris vs. John Buskirk and A. E Cook. On note.
O. U. Perrin vs. G. VV. Whittington. On note and account. Annie E. Wurdoek vs. city of Crawfordsville. Damages.
Ileal Tra»sl««rs.
List of deeds recorded in Montgomery county, Ind., and ready for delivery. Furnished by VV. U. Webster, recorder and abstracter: Kobt Young to Madison Vouug-, acres Clark tp 1.000 00 11 AfrliarltoU & A Davi«, 40 1,800.00 Thus Wilkius to E S Shelby, 2 lotsiu
Mnden -J03 oil Kli7.it Molte.tt et al to 11 Itislini-, 2 out lots in city 600 00 Suerill Montgomery county to Marti)
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Sanderson,*107^ acres Clark »-P Lawsou l'arker to Town of Waynetown. tract in Wayuotowu EH Edwards to Thus and Dora
19 transfers, consideration.
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3,057.04
Charters, lot in Wayuetown W S Kusk lo S 51 Greuard. Ji'of of 58 15 acres Way no t.p
Wisehart et al to Dunnington. 132 acres Franklin to EMcCalipto Uaniol WykolT.ilot in city .1 A McOlure to & Stout, pt lot In city O Shaver to Daisy Yanhook. lot in city A Yaryan to S I) 4 Sjrames, pt out I to city CWTiilsiny to S ti Pearson, 1)1^ acres Coal Creek ,tp Mout la Sanderson to Joshua Davis, 1U754 acres Clark tp Alvin Hreaks to A W & 1? Hreaks 53 acres Union tp Anna Treadway to Wm and
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Wrutht, lot, in Linden O Bronaugli. adrn'r, to Angeline '.onner N Smith etal to K& I Byrd, (i acres Union tp
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450.00
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-$30,358.64
LaPearl Is I'litriol ic. ii?
Danville, 111., News: J. H. LaPearl is again up to date. This time he has caught the spirit of the times and has destroyed his Spanish Hags. His cus torn has beeu to lly the llagB of all nations. But the Dons have gotten beyond being recognized by such first class Airericans. A large and handsome ilag, the emblem of the Cuban republic, will take its place.
Money to loan, C. A. MILLER.
It Prevented the President From Sending In His Message.
AMERICANS WOULD BE IN PERIL
Congress and the Public Stunnsd by the Announcement.
SPAIN NOW BACKING DOWN
SAID TO BE WILLING TO MAKE CONCESSIONS.
Kuropcun rowers Are Koported to Have Brought Strong 1'rc.snure to Boar Upon the Sajjnsta Government to Avert War. yueeu ltcjjent Expected to Dcclure nn
Armistice, Which Will Eventually Lead to Cuban Independence Submarine Mining of New York and Other Harbors IIan Begun Government Apprehensive of Outbreaks Against American Citizens In Havana anil Madrid During Caster lloiitliiys,
Washington, April 7.—Swift as a cannon's flash changed the Cuban situation yesterday. The galleries of congress were crowded, senators and representatives were anxious and agitated, evsn the diplomatic corps was in a ferment, awaiting a message from the president of the United States to the congress of the American people that might mean war, when, with excitement- at the very highest, like an electric flash the word passed that there would be no message. Its suddenness stunned the public which heard the news in distorted forms and amazed veteran members of congress. Ultimately, it became known that not only would there be
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message, but no mes
sage this week, and that it was at least a possibility the message written and approved might never go to congress at all. The reason for the delay was that the administration received advices from General Leo at Havana indicating that all Americans conlcl not be gotten off the island at once and would be in grave peril if the message proceeded their departure.
While the message was awaited there came a hurried summons of leaders of the senate and house to the white house and they were there informed that the message waS to be withheld upon the information received l'rom Consul General Lee. The reasons he gave were deemed entirely satisfactory by all and Senator Davis informed the senate while the house leaders carried the news to that body.
That the danger to American life was considered sufficient. reason for nonaction appeared in the postponement of all proposed meetings to consider the situation.
BACKING DOWN.
S,)uiu Desires to lloopMi Negotiations With the L'nitotl State*, Washington, April 7.—It slowly drifted into public comprehension last evening, chiefly through the medium of news dispatches from Madrid, for extreme reticence was maintained on the subject by the few in Washington who knew the facts—and even cabinet officers were unadvised on the subject—that the Spanish government, after what plainly had been most- exciting times in inner Spanish circles at Madrid, had decided to reopen ttie case closed, so tar as this government was concerned, by the refusal of Spain to make satisfactory response to the representations made by the United States last week, and in order to avert impending war and had decided to make concession heretofore refused.
What will be the. linal outcome it is too early to say, but the aspect of affairs certainly is considerably mure pacific and sufficient to renew the hope of the president in a solution of the Cuban question, satisfactory to the American people and achieved without bloodshed. The details remain to be worked out. but it. is expected that between now and Monday a clearer light- will be thrown on the future by action at Madrid, of which one important: feature at least- is the declaration of an armistice by the queen regent of Spam. This armistice, it is expected, will lead to ultimate independence of Cuba from Spanish rule, but by what intermediate steps perhaps even the governing powers do not at this time know.
Mucn, it, is supposed, will depend upon the Cuban insurgents and the peoples of two countries—of the United States and Spain.
The powers of Europe, material and moral, it is known, brought to bear all their influence on the government ot Spam and still are actively at work seeking by the wisest and most politic course neces.-ary, in view of the circumstances and sentiments of the two great nations involved, to bring peace out of the gathering warclouds. All the capitals of Europe have been in communication to tnis end.
The proposed armistice by Spain injected another feature into the discussion of the situation by congressmen and while some were very hopeful that a satisfactory solution of the problem might eventuate from it the general feeling was that the conditions in Cuba, the determination of the insurgents to continue fighting until independence was recognized, and the sentiment of
this country in favor or Cuba's independence of Spain, possibly made overtures on this line too late. Senators and members are at sea as to what will come next.
Senor Polo Spanish minister said last night that while he could not disclose any of the information reaching him in an official character, yet iic felt that the strain of a few hours ago was materially relieved, and that the prospects for peace looked much brighter. He in no way confirmed, nor would he even discuss, views entertained in otiier high official quarters that Spain was slowly but surely yielding and confined his utterances to the general statement that conditions were improving.
SPliJLVllIXK MINES.
Work of Ijaying TJiem In New York and Other Harbors Begun. New York, April 7.—The engineering corps under direction of Colonel Henry M. Robert, has begun operations for the submarine mining of the entrance to New York and other harbors along the Atlantic coast.
Detachments of engineers from Willetts Point have been sent- to Portland, Me., Boston, Charleston, S. C., Hampton Roads, Fort Wadsworth and Port Hancock to lay cables and electrical apparatus for the mooring and operation of controlled mines.
The mining fields for this harbor will be off Sandy Hook, between Fort Wadsworth and Fort Hamilton and at tho eastern entrance to Long Island Sound. It will take only seven hours to completely mine this harbor.
The apparatus for manipulating the key boards at Wadsworth, Hamilton, Slocum and Sandy Hook is in perfect order.
Arrangements are being made to receive 34 rapid lire guns recently purchased aboard and due to arrive today on the cruiser New Orleans from England. The shipment weighs 900,000 pounds, and it is being arranged to send two of the guns to each of the 17 princi-
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pal fortifications along the coast to be mounted as barbette guns. Tiie most, complete preparations have been made for the purchase and shipment of provisions and supplies to the various points at which they will be needed in case war is declared. No large purchases have been made as yet, but the department knows just where and in what quantities supplies are to be had, their eost, and how quickly they can be delivered.
A force of 120 men from Wiliets Point has been ordered to be ready to leave the post at a half hours notice to assistin the work of preparing for the laying of mines and torpedoes between the Virginia- capes at the entrance of Chesapeake Bay.
A I I I I II I O II I O S
Demonstrations Auuinst AnicriiMiis Arc Fwirotl Dnr my Easier Ho Inlays. Washington, April 7.—The state department officials are anticipating with much interest and considerable apprehension the probabilities of the connus Easter holidays in Spain and Cuba. It is at such times that the people, especially when yreat national questions are uppermost in tin: public mind, are apt to give way to their ieeiingsand indulge in riotous demonstrations.
These holidays began today""(Holy Thursday) and continue for several days. Most ot the business houses and all the places of amusement are closed until Sunday aud consequently many idle people aro assembled at public places and on the thoroughfares. On Sunday many ot the shops will be opened for half a day, being closed at noon to permit the employes to indulge in various pastimes and sports and to attend tho bullfights which are so popular in both Spain and Cuba.
In view oi the very strained relations existing at this time net ween Spain and the United States the assemblage of large crowds in public places mav, it is feared, lead to uprisings and to demonstrations against American citizens who may reside in Spain or Cuba.
Otm*l at the Navy Depart incut. Washington, April 7.—A generally quieter feeling was evident at the war and navy departments where in contrast to the leverish excitement of the part week the tone was almost apathetic. While there was the usual amount of routine attendant upon the recent work of preparation, things yesterday settled down almost to the normal. No more contracts lor new vessels were closed by the navy department and no changes in tho stall mis of ships announced. The day was also noticeable for the absence ol the conlerences of high officials, and the great tide of visitors congressmen, public men and contractors almost entirely disappeared.
To Pi-oled American Citi7.cn*. Washington, April 7.—Representative Jones of Washington has introduced a joint resolution to protect the Americans in Cuba, which directs the president immediately to order all vessels of war of the United States in the vicinity of Cuba to proceed to Havana Without delay to protect all Amorican citizens there aud to bring away in safety all who desire to leave the island.
GROWING STRONGER
Spain Hopeful of a Peaceful Set
tlement With United States.
STATE OF TURMOIL AT HAVANA
Occasioned by Fnl»e Iteports to the Situation—Havana Women, With Inurgent Husbands, In Terror Over tlie Prospects of War Mrs.
Woodford I.eaves Madrid.
Madrid, April 7.—The hope of reaching a peaceful settlement with the United States is growing stronger. It is reported that the basis of an armistice in Cuba has been arranged. If this be true a royal decree will appear iu the Gazette this evening or Friday announcing the conclusion of an armistice.
The Vizcaya and the Almirante Oquendo will await orders at Porto Rico.
IN A Tl'ltMOEL.
Wild Kumors Tvept Kxcileuient Kllimin^ lligli In Havana. Havana, via Key West, April 7.—After many days of foolish confidence that nothing would happen, a number of people here, Americans and others, have been plunged into equally foolish fears, turmoil and all sorts of wild rumors in advance of the message of the president to congress.
People who should know better insist that war has been declared others are equally sure that his holiness, the pope, has secured peace with honor. Bankers, with close American connections, are packing their papers, collecting all possible debts, arranging for guards for their vaults and sending their families away.
Cuban women, with husbands, fathers or brothers in tho insurgent ranks, are in a state of terror and are really to be pitied, for if any one is marked it is they, since all history on parallel lines show no very great consideration from Spanish rioters for the gentler sex.
The few simon-pure Americans who remain keep as cool as may be with the temperaturo at 85 degrees in the morning hours. The fact is, so far as the officials aud newspaper men are concerned, they have heard so many weird tales, which they have traced to their sources and found mere buncombe, that they are not prepared to ln?lieve any evidence but that of their own senses. 'When Con.sul General Lee says, iii that delightful chuckle of his, "well, gentlemen, guess we would better be getting our traps together," all will stand to attention, formally salute, say. "very good sir," and pack up.
Consul General Lee savs he has received no instructions to leave Havana. It is reported, however, that some of the consular records were sent, north by the Ma»cotte yesterday. She is expected back trom Key West on Friday. W'lth the Biiche, Mangrove and Fern, there will be ample accommodations then to take away all who are entitled to go.
YIKXXA PI.AX.
"Acceptable Compi-oiiise II Not Too l.ate'"—Its Coiniitoiis. London, April 7.—The Vienna correspondent of The Times explains a plan of settlement which "offers an acceptable compromise, it' not too late, and which has already come under the notice of one of the parties concerned." He says: "The scheme involves giving Cuba autonomy, but placing the island a relation toward Spain similar to that, which Egypt sustains toward Turkey. Under tins plan Cuba would pay the annual tribute to Spam, while .America Would be entrusted with llie control ol ne Cuban finances and have the same statiding there as England lias in Esy»jt. "The United States would guarantee the Spanish loan, which, considering America's high credit, could easily Lie issued at per cent, interest, being covered by the tribute. The proceeds of the loan could be divided, say, one-third lo Cuba and two-thirds to Spain, and i.lius both be rescued from financial distress and an honorable peace secured, advantageous to both America and Spam."
9n tho 15«»st of Fij ht in Trim. Fort Monroe, Va., April 7. The Brooklyn flagship of the Hying squadron, tried her 8-incii guns yesterday order to test the new elevating apparatus tiesigned to give them greater range. The test wan not made solely to demonstrate the utility of the apparatus, but also to see it the turrets al'ler being so materially enanged would stand the shockto which they are subjected. The test, which was under the direction of Commodore Schley and Captain Cook was of a most satisfactory nature antl Commodore Schley said that the .Brooklyn was in the best of lighting trim.
rurcltasttU .Viiitmitiition la France. Paris, April 7.—The United States government has purchased in France a considerable quantity of ammunition and a number of quick firing guns. Lieutenant W\ S. Sims, the United States naval attache, will shortly relieve Lieutenant J. C. Colwcll, the United States naval attache in London, while the latter recuperates.
Mrs. Wootilord l.cavcs Madrid. Madrid, April 7. Mrs. Woodford, wife of the United States minister, accompanied by her niece and Lieutenant G. L. Dyer, the United States naval attache, lelt last night for Biarritz. General Woodford bade them farewell at the sratiou. Surprise is expressed at their departure.
(Quicker the Iiettcr.
Rutland, Vt., April 7.—A dispatch from Senator Proctor to the Rutland Herald says: "Foreign mediation is undesirable. Spain must leave Cuba and the quicker, tho bettor for all »ar-
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POSSUM RIDGE-
W. J. Miller is doing considerable ditching. Luny Rush and wife visited relates on the Ridge last Saturday.
Ted Coons purchased a new buggy last baturday at Crawfordsville. rank McMullen, of near Waveland, visited his son, Charlie, Wednesday.
Walter bmith will work for his brother, Alfred, near Pennobscot, this summer.
It was only eighteen degrees above zero Tuesday morning. It is expeeted that the fruit wiil not be killed owing to the bloom -not being entirely out and the trees being dry when the freeze ceme.
ELM DALE.
Dr. Olen sports a new buggy. Hugh Patton sold his driving horse Wednesday.
Mr. Humphrey's boy is better. He has pneumonia. Winford Sweeney sold a hog that weighed -100 pouuoa.
Several are bidding on the contract to carry the daily mail. James Coonb aud oaughter, of Crawforcsville, aro visiting relatives at this place. liobt Titus and family, of Alamo, were guests of Wesley Grubbs Sunday and Mouday.
Lee Hays sold a fat cow to Cirenard of Wingate, for 3J-.j cents per pound. Weight 13. (j0
Dr. Olen and wife are the proud parents of a girl baby that arrived at their home a few days ago.
If anyone desires to know how to make Mother Goose soap just ask Mrs. Lizzie Grubbs. She can tell you although she made a mistake and got one of her nicest Plymouth Rock roosters instead of the goose.
Billie Vancleave, and family, of near New Market, were the guests of Stilman Goff and family last Friday night. Thev were on their way to Wingate to see his boother, Dr. Vancleave, who is very sick with typhoid fever.
Friday, April 1, school closed with many sad hearts, the teacher and pupils hating to part. At the noon hour the patrons came with well filled baskets and took possession of the school room. Ther filled two long tables and everything that heart couid wish to eat was there. There were 17a persons waiting1 for an invitation to help care for the good things that were set before tbem. They all left the tables well satisfied. Alter the tables were cleared an»y the teacher took possession of the room and had the children entertain the visitors for awhile with declamation and dialogue. Thev also surprised t.he teRcher with the Hays and Moore string band which furnished pood music. Four pupils received a nice book apiece for havinf been present every dnv. Mr. Merrill leaves with the best wishes of the com munity.
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