Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 7 April 1899 — Page 2

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FRIDAY, APRIL 7. 1899.

ALL the New England woolen mill operatives went to work Monday at largely increased wages. They namber 150,000 and control three-fourths ot the spindles of this country. There aeems to be a free and unlimited coinage of higher wages just at present.

THE Crawfordsville Argus-News sad'ly sighs that were the county auditor a Democrat then the Argus-News would do the official printing. Vainglorious boast! The sheriff is a Democrat but the Review does his printing. The clerk is a Democrat but the Star prints the bar docket. If the auditor were a

Democrat—well maybe he would and maybe he wouldn't.

WE publish to-day a most interesting account of the development of free rural delivery of mail, from the Chicago Record. It is stated there that Indiana has gotten the lion's share of the routes because Perry Heath, first assistant postmaster general, who has charge of the service, is an Indianian. It might be added that Montgomery county is getting the big end of the Bervice in Indiana because Congressman Landis and Postmaster Bonnell have a big stand-in with Perry Heath.

Now that a telegram of 100 words has been sent without wires forty miles across the British Channel and printed in the London Times, some people are looking for surprising refaults and discoveries. A Hartford

paper remarks that "Nature's finer, more subtle forces are the greatest. The most wonderful things seem to be those in the realm of the invisible. It looks very much as if greater and grander revelations were coming." I But telegraphing without wires may prove to be only a weak form of electrical action.

THE country has become so accuEtomed to reading of advances in wages that the accounts of this sort which come almost every day fail to create any surprise. The news is exceedingly welcome, however. The advances have now covered most of the industries. Undoubtedly they will continue till they cover all of them. The country is on the high tide of prosperity Of course all this will be a fine campaign argument for the retention of the party which is responsible for it. This is why Republican prospects for 1900 are so bright.

SANITARY operations at Havana are in charge of an officer of the United States engineer corps, wiio directs the work of 3,000 men in street sweeping, paving, care of parks and renovating public buildings. On an old Spanish garbage heap south of the city 4,000 barrels of lime have been spread. A great deal remains to be done before the city can be pronounced clean. The sewerage system is entirely inadequate, and it will take a good many millions to remedy this evil. Ridding Havana of its accumulated unwholesome features is a work for years.

THE Crawfordsville Review states that the Democrats made a clean sweep in the municipal election at Cleveland, Ohio. Possibly it would be as easy to tell the truth. The Republican candidate for mayor, (McKisson, a bolter and boodler, was defeated but the balance of the Republican ticket was elected by a large majority, including two-thirds of the council. The successful Democratic candidate for mayor in an interview said: "My election Bimply means that the people of Cleveland want honest government that they are tired of McKissonism, and are opposed to pillage and blackmail."

OFFICERS who passed through the civil war are seeing their last year of active service. They are more numerous in the army of to-day than might be BuppoBed, and it is needless to speak of their efficiency. When the war with Spain began the regular army contained 457 officers who performed military duty in 1861-1865. This is a fifth of the whole number. Ten years ago two-thirds of the regular army officers were veterans of the civil war. Five years hence nearly all will have passed beyond the retiring age. Those .who in their youth Berved in the great conflict of a generation ago, and fought against Spain thirty-five years later, have a military record of the highest order. They have done the •tate much service and earned the! gratitude of the people.

NOT another cent, and no consent to the issuing of a single bond, was the short and conclusive answer given by Secretary Hay to the two Cubans sent to Washington by the Ouban assembly with a resolution asking that this government either increase the 83,000,000 it has sent to Ouba to be advanced to the Cuban soldierB as fast as they give up their arms, or give its consent to an issue of bonds by the assembly to raise more money. President McKinley indorsed the answer and said that it must be accepted as the end of the matter. These Cubans are not to blame for going to Washington on such a fool's errand they had been led to believe that the American syndicate which had offered to take all the bonds—at about half their face value —that President McKinley would consent to being issued by the assembly, had "pull" enough to get that consent. They will return home with the knowledge of a wide difference between the purchasable Spanish officials Cubans had been accustomed to dealing with, and American officials. Things will not begin to move smoothly in any of the late Spanish possessions, until the same knowledge has been acquired by the natives.

IT has been decided by the war department that the volunteers now in the Philippines shall not be mustered out as long as they are needed. This referB to organizations Gen. Otis has discretion as to the mustering out of individuals who have good reasons for wishing to return home, and special orders have been cabled him to send all sick and wounded men home also to mark the caskets as well as the graves of all dead soldiers so that there will be no trouble about recognition when it becomes feasible to bring the remains home. The decision to keep the volunteers in service in t.he Philippines, although in accordance with the provision in the army act of the last congress, would probably not have been made if the men had not, through Gen. Otis asked to be allowed to remain in service as long as there was fighting to do. This decision makes it certain that the thirty-five thousand volunteers, authorized by the army act will not be enlisted unless something unexpected at this time shall make their services neceesary. ...

PKKSIDENT MCKINLEY is much pleased with the successful manner in which Gen. Otis has prosecuted his Philippine campaign. The organized rebellion is considered practically at an end Aguinaldo is a fugitive, his capital is in our possession and his army is reduced to bands of scattered bushwhackers, with little probability of being able to get together in sufficientnumbers to put up another battle against our troops. When the circumstances under which this campaign was victoriously fought, are considered, it reflects as much glory upon the officers and men who participated therein as any in which Americans have been engaged.

MR. E. G. MCINTIRE, of Helena, Mont., who is visiting Washington, Baid of politics in his state: "Although the Democratic candidate for congress was successful in Montana last year, thatj does not signify that the Btate is anti-Republican. As soon as the free silyer craze is dead, Montana will take its place in the list of sure Republican states. The sentiment in favor of silver, which was so overwhelmingly manifested in the elections of 1896, is not nearly so strong among our people now. They are prosperous and contented, and are beginning to realize that the free coinage of the white metal is not absolutely essential to their welfare."

FIGHTING in Samoa, which was at first thought to seriously endanger the friendly relations between Germany and the United States turns out to have been a blessing in disguise. At no time since the joint treaty for the government of the Samoan islands was entered into by Great Britain, Germany and the United States, have affairs been entirely satisfactory to anybody concerned. The fighting has brought things to a focu9, and the three governments have agreed to appoint a joint high commission with authority to settle once for all the permanent control of the islands.

SPEAKER REED is in Washington, enroute from the south to his home. He says he greatly enjoyed his trip, and he never looked in better health. As usual, be succeeded in bluffing off all attempts to interview him for publication.

New Clothing Firm.

Clark & Wicks, a firm of clever gentlemen from Anderson, have rented the room just vacated by L. W. Otto and are stocking it up with clothing and gents' furnishings. Mr. Clark 1B a former resident of Montgomery county and has a wide acquaintance among our people.

Leaves I'D,

Robert Jones, the oldest colored citizen of Crawfordsville in point of residence, has left for Greenfield, Ohio, where he will pass his remaining days with his daughter. He is a good old man and will be missed greatly by many of our people.

RURAL FREE MAIL DELIVERY.

Tlianke to Mr. Heath, Indiana Has Seeared the Lion's Share.

W. E. Curtis writes in the Chicago Record: "The action of the recent congress in increasing the appropriation for the free delivery of mail in rural districts from 8150,000 to 8300,000 a year, indi cates that this novel branch of the pos tal service is a success, and is to be a permanent institution. Wherever it has been tried in the middle and eastern states it has been satisfactory to the officials and to the people. In the southern states it is more or less of a failure. The population in that section is scattered aud the percentage of illiteracy among the white as well as the negro population reduces the amount of correspondence and newspaper reading, making an increased postal service unprofitable. "The rural postmen are given wide lititude by the department. They are paid only 8400 a year and are required to provide their own horses. To counterbalance this they are allowed to engage in all kinds of outside business denied to regular carriers. One enterprising rural postman in a western state recently sent the department a copy of a circular he had distributed to his patrons in which he offers to supply them with choice brands of cigars and tobacco, to take subscriptions for magazines and newspapers, to tune pianos and repair musical boxes. "Bad roads are the great impediment to the extension of the service in the western states. Even though at

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WHITE CHURCH.

Miss Pearl Boots is home from Danville on a visit. Has George Bowen been the huckster of late? He haulB chickens.

Lizzie Spry, from near Darlington, is staying with Mary Allen this week. Will Stuckey is organizing a music class and is meeting with very good Buccess.

Col. W. B. Rodman was Been making steps through Stringtown Monday evening.

Elder D. C. Campbell went to Flora, Ind., to attend the district and ministerial meeting of the middle district of Indiana Tuesday.

Frank Cook, our free delivery mail carrier, made his first trip Monday and drove as well as if he had been an old hand at the business.

Last Sunday was Grant Cook's thirteenth birthday, and his good wife, Minerva, assisted by Asa Cook, planned

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are provided into which the mail is dropped, to be collected by those who live off the main thoroughfare, it is found difficult in some sections to lay out a route of from 20 to 25 miles a day—as prescribed by the regulations of the department—which one horse can cover, Illinois is one of the worst states in this respect because of its bad roads and deep mud. Two special agents of the denartment recently spent an entire week trying to establish routes from Murphysboro, Jackson county. Their report reached the department this week. They name six routes which they think can be managed, but declare that the condition of the roads would make an angel indulge in profanity. "Indiana has secured a lion's share of the service, which is probably due to the fact that Assistant Postmaster Oeneral Heath knows the needs of his state and supplies them so far as he is able. The service in Indiana has been efficient. It was the first state in which the«star route carriers were utilized to deliver the rural mails, and that arrangement has succeeded so well that the experiment will be extended both in Indiana and in other states. "The distributing points for rural delivery in Indiana are Albany, Crawfordsville, Daleville, Delphi, Darlington, Eaton, Frankfort, Hope, Lebanon, Muncie, New Castle, Noblesville, New Richmond, Parker, Richmond, Selma. Anew service has been 'Ordered from Darlington which commenced April 3. "The prevailing impression that ural free delivery is inordinately expensive is a mistake. In nine out of ten districts in which it has been introduced it pays its way in some of them it yields a profit. If the opposition of fourth class postmasters to the abolition of their offices could be overcome, and if members of congress were less timid as to the political effect of abolishing petty fourth class offices, the rural delivery might be extended in many sections at less than the cost of the existing service. The department proposes to select some particu lar county and try the experiment. "The revival of the service is due to First Assistant Postmaster General Heath, who when he entered the department found it discredited and discarded. An examination of the reports and applications which accumulated under the operations of the service, convinced him that in well selected districts it was not only practicable and could be made self supporting, but that there was a demand among the people for it. The sentiment in agricultural communities where the experiment has been tried is now so strongly in its favor that any attempt to discontinue it would excite widespread opposition."

a surprise for him. His brother, Will, came past and took him away. About 10 o'clock the neighbors and friends began to gather in, and by 12 o'clock about sixty people had assembled and awaited Grant's arrival. When he came in and saw the house full of pleasant faces and heard them asking him this and that, he just had to stop and think what to think. The wellfilled baskets had been emptied and the table groaned under such a load of good things. Everyone Beemed to enjoy the dinner and the day was spent pleasantly by all, and they all departed wishing Grant many more such birthdays. Those present were Charley Pittman, Seam Coyner, Will Cook, John Horn, Pad Peterson, Henry Smith, Charley Campbell, Ed Rhine, John] Rettinger and Tom Dunbar, with their families, and George, May and Tune Cook, Chris Ball and Shade Cook.

RURAL ROUTE NO. 2. Mrs. Imuel is very poorly. Elmer McCormik is no better. Jeff Henkle is on the sick list. Walter Goodbar is all smiles, its a girl.

Don't forget preaching at Otterbin Sunday. Ed Austin will work for E C. Crist this summer.

E F. Wilhite has made 150 gallons of molasses. Mr. Jamison is working for Fred Armentrout.

Tuesday is collection day for Rural RoutB items. Ask Will Luster if he is dealing in rubber combs.

Alva Ward had seven teams hauling gravel Monday. I. N. Childers took possession of the postoffice Monday.

Ed Stephens went to Waynetown to see his brother last week. Jce Nichols and wife visited at Stanley McGaughey's Sundsy.

Lewis Watkins is staying with his uncle, Arch Bailey, this summer. John Servies and family were in Crawfordsville Thursday and Friday.

Miss Eva Field, of Wheaton, is visiting relatives aud friends here thie week.

G. Grimes & Son have sold some calves to Fred Rogers, near Brown'6 Valley.

Myrtle Snyder will take music lessons of Miss Jessamine Grider this summer.

A. Clossin is the first to make garden. He had potatoes planted before Good Friday.

Bell and Pearl Demoret and Bessie Gilliland spent Sunday evening with Ethel and Edith Crist.

The ladies of the Aid Society met at Rev. Mater's in Crawfordsville Tuesday to finish some sewing.

Mrs. W. T. Kise, of Mace, and Miss Lena Mack, of Crawfordsville, spent Wednesday with Mrs. C. E, Mack.

John Hanks and son, Roy, of Bainbridge, visited hie daughter, Mrs. Laura Rattinger, a part of last week.

Jacob F. Oliphant, of Pimento, is visiting his brother and sister at this place. He will enter Wabash college.

Miss Blanche Kelsey after spending a few days at home with her parents returned to school at Terre Haute last Friday. 0ii6 Oliphant has quit taking music lessons and gone to raising fine chickens. He thinks it will ba more profitable.

Miss Edna Bowers visited her uncle, W. T. Linn, who came home from Indianapolis with the typhoid fever, Sunday. He is better. "The Confederate Spy" was played by Clark township talents at the Universalist church Saturday night. It was reported good.

Mrs. James Randel and sons, Orval and Ernest, visited relatives in Boone county last week. They attended the last day pf school at Cason.

It is hoped that Mr. Daggett will not accept she seat in the jury, but remain at his post as our carrier. This is the feeling all along the route.

Rain came from the east Sunday evening and it is An old and wise sayiny that if it Rains on Easter it will Rain for seven Sundays. Wonder if Dora thinks it will.

A young lady from town while horesback riding with her beau along the route Sunday, lost her hair off her head. It was rescued from the mud by the gallant beau.

Miss Anna Grady, teacher at Cob College, presented her pupils with souvenir cards bearing her picture and names of the pupils, which were greatly appreciated by all.

Next Sunday is O. W. McGaughey's regular preaching day at the Christian church. The subject for Christian Endeavor Sunday

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Garments." Miss Nina Corn, leader. Everybody invited. Fred Crooks and Rosa Chadwick entertained quite a number of their friends Sunday. These that were present were: Hattie Everson, Mable and Maud Britch, June Armstrong, Minnie and Ina Auman, Stella Vanscoyoc, Orval and Ernest Randel, Frank Oliver, Ernest and Vannie Corn, William Nichols and Warner Linn.

Tnere will be a public debate at Fairview Friday night April 14th Resolution to be discussed, "Is Resolved that Expansion Would Be Beneficial to the United States of America." Affirmative, G. W. White and the Rice brothers. Negative, Bert Conelly, Smith and Smith. The public is respectfully invited.

Rural routes are in operation in thirty eight states and our routes, numbers 1 and 2, compare with any of them. During the month of March Carrier Clements of No. 1, handled 5025 pieces and Carrier Daggett of No. 2, handled 4,871 pieces of mail, an increase of 6.000 over the first month of August. The two routes deliver over 4,000 daily papers per month. The two rentes are now self sustaining. Postmaster Bonnell has used everv effort through his efficient carriers to meke this novel delivery a success. Few complaints of service have been entered and that from aome one who only receives one weekly paper and imagined he ought to get a letter because mail delivery was free.

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