Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 April 1899 — Page 1

VOL. 52—NO. 15

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..PLOWS..

They are the best plows made. They are'well known and fully goaf anteed. Will work in any "soil. We have plows at $9 up to $15.

[The New Deere Riding Plow.

The most complete plow in the world. A boy ten years old can op' erate it. Come and see our goods and get our prices on anything. No person can sell lower for Same quality of goods.

Will take the place of frowns produced by failing and de*

fective eyesight,- when the eyes have been tested scien' tifically by us and the proper lenses adjusted to the ailing jl optic. We test the sight free

of charge and fit it with per/ feet glasses that are become ing, as well as efficient, at a reasonable cost, JC 3C

iVI. KLINE.

We last week closed a purchase of 600 pairs of Men's and Boys' Plow Shoes.

The Shoes are Now Here.

The Price for Men's, $1.19.

The Price for Boy's, 98c. 1

Will guarantee them to be as good as any $1.50 Plow Shoe in Crawfordsville or any other place. We are headquarters for all kinds of Shoes and sell them ot Dry 'Goods prices at

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TRADE PALACE.

AN ANNEXATIONIST.

Duncan C. Puett is in Favor of Grabbing the Pearl of the Antilles.

Duncan C. Puett, a leading Democratic politician of Rockville, who is now here on the coal mine case, has only recently returned from a visit to Cuba. Mr. Puett stated to a reporter of the Rockville Republican Monday that he made it a point to inquire into the feelings of the Spaniards toward our country and Americans, and of many interviewed all were warm in their expressions of good will. In Havana he made the acquaintance of a number of merchants and others of the better class of Spaniards engaged in different vocations, and was much impressed with their industry and intelligence. "They are," he said, "to a man unanimously in favor of annexation as the only salvation for Cuba," and added that from his observations he had come to that conclusion himself. The Cubans, he said, are as fearful of the American soldier as the average man of a rattlesnake, and it is only the presence of troops that keeps them in subjection. Among the Cubans he found few, if any, redeeming traits, and declares them totally lacking in ability to govern themselves. An exexample of their animosity toward

Americans was brought to his notice oneinight in Havana, when Gomez made an addreBB in which were em-

our people. Immediately there was a demonstration on the part lof the Cuban listeners which it required force to put down. Referring to the Cuban soldiers, Mr. Puett said he saw but one private soldier among them, the remainder bearing rank of some kind.

A. B. Anderson for Congress.

A Frankfort paper says that A. B. Anderson will be the next Republican candidate for congress from this district and the Waveland Independent, commenting thereon, remarks: "We do not believe the official microbe could exist in the frigid atmosphere that surrounds thB estimable Mr. Anderson. We are inclined to consider him.an 'immune."

Returned From Cuba.

Mrs. W. T. May has returned from NeuvitaB, Cuba, and is now at Savannah, Ga., where she will remain some days yet. She may spend the summer in Crawfordsville, Capt. May being assigned to Cuba for some months yet.

A Veranda.

Anew veranda will be erected along the entire front of the RobbinB House. It will stand several feet off the ground and will be an ideal resting place for the boys of summer evenings.

Death of Joseph Conrad.

Joseph Conrad, aged eighty years, died Sunday at his home near Kirkpatrick. He had long been a respected resident of this community. ..The funeral occurred Tuesday.

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THE CENTER OF POPULATION

Was In Indiana in 1890 and Will Be lu 1900.

The approach of the time for taking the twelfth censusof the United States is causing speculation as to whether, after the census, Indiana will continue to hold the center of population of the United States. By the census of 1890 the center of population was fixed at a point near Greensburg, aDd the spot W»B duly marked by the government. It is noted by persons who have been discussing- the subject that between 1880 and 1890 the center of population moved forty-eight-miles westward and nine miles to the north. If the movement for the ten years between 1S80 and 1890 should follow closely that of the preceding ten years the new center of population, it is pointed out, will be near Franklin, Johnson county.

FOR INSANE CRIMINALS.

The Insanity Vlea Shorn of Its Charms By a New Law.

Hereafter when a man is accused of a crime and pleads insanity as a defense, he will not be permitted to go free, but under the law enacted by the recent legislature, a particular place is set apart for him. By the new law provision is made for erecting a hospital for the criminal insane on the

land belonging to the state at the In-

priated therefor the sum of $25,000, which is available at once and for the maintenance of said hospital for the fiscal year ending October 31, 1900, the sum of

86,000,

or so much thereof as

may be necessary, and for the fiscal year ending October, 1901, the Bum of took up $7,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary. The capacity of this hospital will be such that it will accommodate not lees than fifty patients. It is proposed to transfer to it insane convicts from the 6tate prison, the reformatory and also those who have heretofore been transferred to the different insane hospitals of the state. In addition it is proposed to commit to this hospital any male person who on trial has been proven to have committed an act which, had it been committed by a_^»ne person, would have been felony. .xa

Immeuiuie provision was also made by appropriating 81,500 for furnishing increased and better accommodations for the care of insane criminals confined in the Indiana state prison until such time as better arrangements can be made for their care.

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of Mrs. Mart Liter.

Mrs. Mart Liter died Wednesday night at 10:30 o'clock at her home three miles southwest of the city. She had been in poor health for several years, but had been dangerously ill for only ten days. The funeral will occur at the home thiB afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. Tharp conducting the service The interment will be at the

she came to Indiana and was married on August 26, 1867, to Mr. Liter, who with one daughter, Mrs. John Bell, survives her. She also leaves one sistor, Mrs. Emily Sanford, of Mace, Mrs. Liter was a devout member of the Christian church of this city and was a woman of'many excellent traits of character. In the work of the W. R. C. she was quite prominent and will be sadly missed. Thebsreaved family have the sympathy of all in their aflliction. The pallbearers for the funeral are Aaron Nutt, Captain Elmore, J. W. Clemson, Henry Wasson, John Larrick and Webb Talbot.

Another Long Distance I.jno.

Rockville Republican: A. F. Ramsey, of Crawfordsville, paid Rockville a business visit Monday. He is president

of the New Long Distance Telephone company, of Indianapolis, and told a reporter that his company was coming in here, but juat how soon he could not state. His visit was made merely to look over the ground. The New Long Distance company has been organized about a year and began active operations in January. There are five leads out of Indianapolis and about 500 miles are now under contract, but work has been delayed on account of a scarcity of poles, the demand for them being extraordinary on account of the activity in telephone construction. The company ia paying attention strictly to county seats.

Fingers Mashed.

Wednesday Brakeman Connelly, of the Vandalia, had the fingers of one hand terribly mashed while coupling at the station here. Dr. Eneminger was called and dressed the member.

Money to loan. 0. A. MILLEB.

EVIDENTLY WRONG.

Layton Stewart Acts Suspiciously When Interrogated as to How He Came By a liicycle.

Masonic cemetery. Mrs. Liter's maiden name WP.R RlTza- at other times. ... bath .Norm&a and she was born in of age and is not an intellectual giant. sixty-four years ago Forty years ago this spricg Death offreaT. [dm,

Thursday morning LaytonStewart,of New Maysville, arrived in Crawfordsville riding a brand new bicycle and at once began to offer it for sale. He visited Mahorney's store, Pitcher's saloon and other places, asking S35 for the wheel. He seemed so anxious to dispose of it that the police were finally informed and Officers McCoy and Flynn were started out to hunt the lad up. McCoy found him in the alley back of the engine house and requested him to come up to the mayor's office, not, however, stating what was wanted. Young Stewart seemed agreeable enough and rode slowly along by the officer's side until the stairway leading to the office was reached. Then as McCoy turned in he gave a swift shova to his wheel aud was away down the street like a Hash. McCoy's buggy was standing ten feet away and he sprang in and seized the lines just as Stewart turned the corner of Market street. He went east and McCoy's horse after him on a dead run. By the time the Monon tracks were reached the officer was close behind the wheelman, and Stewart realizing that he would Burely be caught on the upgrade eaBt of the tracks leaped off and started up the track, abandoning the bicycle. McCoy started to whip up his horse to intercept the young man on Main street but as the animal started his harnesB fell off, having been broken in the run. Just then Sam aud 01 Gill drove up, having followed the flight from the engine house. They the pursuit, and driving around to Main street were soon hot on the trail of Stewart, who had left the track and gone east on Main. The

Gills finally overtook him, finding him hiding in an out house on the premises of Roadmaster Brothers. 01 Gill took charge of the Buspect at once and brought him in triumph to the mayor's office, where Marshal Brothers subjected him to a rigid examination. He told several stories, but finally stated that he had purchased the wheel of a strange young .man Wednesday afternoon in Greencastle, giving him therefore $8.20 in money and a watch, a ring, and a pistol to boot. He came on to Crawfordsville immdiately after the trade and on the way concluded he would best sell the wheel. The explanation was not regarded as a good one and he was accordingly locked up in jail pending an investigation.

The wheel was new, the tires still being white. It was made by the Acme company of Reading, Pa., and iB named the "Stormer." The number it bears is 83035. There had been no effort to deface the wheel or remove its number.

Layton Stewart is well known here. He worked here last$summer for hiB uncle, Wm. Stewart, in the cement curbing, contracts and»»hasj*been here

Ho is about 24 yearB

Word was received from Terre I Hauta on Thursday announcing the I death of Fred T. Gott, ofNew Ross, a student at the states normal. He had

gone from here to attend only two weeks ago and had been »ill with appendicitis only two days. HiB mother reached»his bedside Wednesday night. The body will be brought to Ladoga for interment. He was a member of the Christian church at Now Ross and was one of the brightest and most popular young man in the county.

Are Alarried.

At the office of Burton & Jones by Justice Merrick Y. Buck, at 10:30 o'clock a. m. on Thursday, Richard Sowders and Mrs. Harriet J. Killen

wer6 married

The bride is a daugh

ter of George Nicholls, of Linden, who has bitterly opposed the attentions paid his daughter by Sowders. There are now several cases in court grow ing out of this quarrel between father and daughter. SowderB iB a well known character about town.

First Wool Clip of the Season.

McClure, Graham, and Rountree have bought the first clip of new wool this spring, 140 fleeces lambs wool This old and reliable firm are aB usual first in the market and ready to buy all the wool that comeB. Crawfordsville and Montgomery county is fortunate in having such a firm.

Italians on the Stand.

On Thursday in the Parke county I coal mining caBe several Italians were I placed on the stand. They could not I speak English and gave their evidence I through an interpreter, who was him-. I self no great shakes as an scholar.

PART FIRST

BLOODHOUNDS-

The Contests End at the Fair Grounds Thursday Afternoon.

The bloodhound contests drew quite a large crowd to the fairground Thursday. The pups were tested Wednesday and showed up in excellent form. Thursday morning Beveral minor trials were had and the dogs in no instance failed to follow the trail. The big contests were held in the afternoon and by half past three the fun was over. The dogs of Fields, of Wheaton, and Miller, of Darlington, carried off the honors, each doing fine work. The trails were unfortunately confined to the grounds, whereas much more interest would have attended had they been over the town.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Short Items Relative to the Comings and Golngs.of Crawfordsville People and'Their Friends.

—James Barnett returned Wednesday from Texas. —Born to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Watkins, of Chicago, a boy. —Wm. Thomas sells good poultry netting and all garden tools. —A daughter has been born to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Whittington. —Red Hoff and wife have left for Denver, Col where they expect to remain a year.

Miss Pauline Todd, of Brown's Valley, was the gueBt of J. A. Hornbeck and wife. —George R. Rice, who has been down with rheumatism for the past month, is getting better. 3 —The little child of Willis Sh-rp, which has been quite ill with spinal meningitis, is reported better. —Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Thompson and MisB Agnes Thompson returned Tuesday from Bay St. Louis, Miss. —Come in and see our new line of shoes for babies and children. Always very cheap. j. CLOBE.

Plain and barbed wire and builders' hardware at correct prices. WM. THOMAS, —Mrs. J. A, Gilbert was called to Milford, 111., Monday by the serious illness of her siBther, Mrs. Ed Holmes. —You are hereby notified that the Willis gallery has banished high priceB and you can save a dollar on a dozen pictured. —Mrs. Herrington. of Indianapolis, and Mrs. JesBie Simison, of Romney, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hor-nbeck. —All the pretty hats may not cpme from Mies Cade's, but all of Miss Cade's hats are pretty, as her customers will unanimously testify. —A daughter waaTuesday night born to Mrs. E. H. Clark, of Waveland, who is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Britton. —Messrs. and Mesdames Walter Hulet, Wm. Hulet and James Hulet were in Darlington Wednesday celebrating the 84th birthday of their father, John Hulet. —Mrs. Quigg, of Lynn, is here for a visit with her son, J. S. Quigg. MrB. iQ eighty years of age and iB remarkably well preserved physically and mentally.

Mrs. J. K. Eversoii will arrive in a few days from Denver, Col., where she spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Bronaugh, whose health has now been restored.

Very Low.

Barton Hall, an old veteran living in the fair ground, is very low with pneumonia.) JS,

V,- Farm Sold.

J.J. Darter & Co. report the sale of B. P. Earl's 43 acre farm, near Waynetown, to Dr. Hamilton, for 82,100.

Will Go Right On.

The Diamond Laundry will go right on with its business having made arrangements with Mr. Eshelman to do the work.

MYERS CORNER.

The wheat is badly damaged. Ransom Myers and family visited at Simon Davis' Sunday.

George Myers, of the city, is working on the farm this week. Lonnie and Robort Krout will soon have their new ground cleared.

Lonnie Ivrout and Misa Addie Burk were married at the bride's home Mar. 25th.

Oil Rush and John Thompson have been plowing for com nearly two weeks and most of the farmers have fairly begun.

GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK:

called Grain-O It Is a delicious, appethOfne, nourishing food drink to take the pl~- -l coffee. Sold by all grocers and liked who have used It because when propei pared It tastes like the finest coffee/ ^2e,^om^11 its injurious properties/Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the Serves Tt

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