Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 19 May 1899 — Page 1

VOL. 52—NO. 20

Jeweler* And Optician.

Albion, Spring and Ohio

..^Riding Cultivators...

Are the Three Leaders.

A boy 12 years old can use them. Fully warranted. Prices as low as any, Quality and Goods considered. Remember we can sell goods as low as any house can. Come and see us and we

will show you our goods. JC "X JC JC

H. R. Tinsley&Co.

A Lecture on the Eye

Would teaoii those whose eyesight is defective or falling that no one should wear glasses that hasn't been properly and specially fitted to the eyes. We will examine your eyesight with thoroughness and skill, and give them relief immediately by fitting the eyes' with the finest quality crystal lenses in the best mountings.

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A good all wool Gent's Suit, made to measure, worth §18, for $12 98 A choice fancy tuU worth $50, for 15.98 A nobby worsted one worth $25, lor 20.00 Our finest imported worsted worth $30, for.. 24.00

These suits are made in our own tailor shop by the best workmen in our city, and we fully guarantee every garment to be first-class and up-to-date in every particular.

The Busy Store.

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SMILES AND TEARS.

May is a month of sunshine and rain.*%It is also a month of preparation. Nature prepares to don her brightest garb, and we in like manner prepare to deck our persons in becoming fashion to greet the budding season. All this m.eans money spending, and money spending is a serious business to most of us. We •, want to spend it right—we want to spend it where it will bring the best results.

If buying in the best markets, if buying the best goods, if pricing these goods at a small margin of profit, if any or all of these factors guide you in your spring outfitting, then

.Graham's Trade Palace..

Can count upon a share of your patronage. During this week we will sell:.

Remember, These Prices are for This Week Only.

Graham's

TRADE PALACE.*

MISS TAGGART'S BODY.

Details of Its Finding—Honenty of ttio Oystermuu Who Discovered It.

Indianapolis Journal: Mayor and Mrs. Taggart and Miss Taggart returned yesterday afternoon at 5:40 from New Orleans, bringing with them the remains of Miss Florence Taggart, who lost her life in the Paul Jones disaster. The remains were taken at once to the family home on north Capitol avenue, where the funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock. The services will be private and will te conducted by Rev. A. Carstensen, of St. Paul's Episcopal church. There is no question as to the complete identification of the remains. The body was found on an island called Grand Garcer, which is nothing more than a stretch of sand and which is nearly covered with water at high tide. Gulls only are found on the island, and they were laying eggs within a few feet of where the body was found. A large log was between the body, which was close to it, and the water, and screened it from the waves. The spray only passed over the log and the salt water must have acted as a preservative, for the body was in good condition. It was fully dressed with the single exemption of shoes, and it is presumed Miss Taggart was wearing slippers when the accident occurred. She wore her rings and a pansy pin, in which a diatnond was set, and none of these had been taken from the body. The identification was 6ure, not only from the state of preservation in which the body was, but from the clothing and jewelry.

Grand Garcer island is thirty-five miles distant from the point where the body of the pilot of the boat was found, and it is remarkable that the body was found at all. It was on April 24 when an honest old oyster fisherman touched there in his boat and found the remains. He buried them without touching any of the jewelry or other valuables. It was only about a week ago that he happened to casually mention having found the body while he

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A choice all wool tailor-made suit 88 00, for Pick of our fine 810 Suits for 1 Our nobby $12.50 Suits go for ....!!!! All our fine 815.00 Suits for

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printed in a country newspaper and was noticed by one of the New (Orleans papers, and- firom" that city came the word to Indianapolis. The gulf in that section is full of small islands, and it is scarcely once in five years that a boat touches at Grand Garcer as it is out of the usual path.

memorial Day Notice.

The friends of soldiers deceased who served in any war of the United States, will please leave the name, letter of company, and number of the regiment to which such deceased soldier belonged, with L. A. Foote, adjt., at the county clerk'B office, that such names may be added to the roll of the dead. By order of COMMITTEE.

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Your choice of any 820 00 Suit in stock!.!.!. 14^88 These suits are all made by the best men tailors, made only as men who have made the business a life study can make a suit. Your suit is amone them. Come and get it.

COU RTN E Y-E LUIOTT.

The Fortuiiett of Two Popular Young People United Wednexiny nt the llriue's Home.

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The Busy Store.

Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mi*. and Mrs.Harvey Elliott, south.of the city, Miss Bertha May Elliott and Mr. Joseph A. Courtney were united in marriage. The residence was handsomely decorated throughout with smilax and flowers and presented an ^ppearance in keeping with the happy occasion. The ceremony occurred at 8 o'clock in the presence of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties and was performed by Rev VV. H. Kerr in his most happy manner. The bride and groom entered v,he parlor unattended, the bride being attired in a costume of white mull with chiffon trimmings. She carried bride's roses. After the service congratulations were extended and the guests were served refreshments. To-day a dinner was given in honor of the happy couple at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Courtney, of Illinois street. Those in attendance were the immediate friends and relatives. The bride and groom will make their home for the present with the groom's parents The presents to the bride were numer ous and handsome, consisting of many exquisite pieces of China and silverware. Both young people are well known and popular and their many friends unite in well wishing.

JACK BANTA A SLUGGER.

He Cleans Out a Couple of Toughs in Terre Haute.

Jack Banta, while living in Crawfordsville, was known as a pretty good man, but the following from the Terre Haute Tribune will surprise even his friends: "Jack Banta, the north Sixth street bicycle dealer and professional cyclist, ha3 an encounter at Sixth and Ohio streets Monday evening with two bullies, who are ready to make affidavit as to Banta's fistic prowess. The wheelman was in the company of two young ladies when the others made some slurring remarks as they passed. When no attention was paid to the matte, the} rsper»ted their vulgar expressions, and Banta returned to the scene. The skirmish lasted about ten seconds and Banta waded into the fray like a cyclone. One of his assailants turned and ran and a blow from the wheelman sent the other to the pave ment. By this time a crowd had congregated and Banta was in undisputed possession of the field. The fightc-r who stayed was prostrate on the street and Banta pulled him by the b'jels on to the sidewalk and out of danger and resumed his ride."

Not To Be Killed On a Battlelield To the Editor The Journal.

Steven D. Lewis, of Monticello, 111. is visiting his son, Charley, this week out on Black Creek. Mr. Lewis was in Company A, loth Indiana Vol., during the civil war, and was wounded seven times. He was shot in the left leg and left arm and recieved a bayonet wound also at Mill Springs. He was shot in the right leg and arm at Shiloh, and carried one of those minnie balls in his leg 3G years. It was taken out 4th of April, 1898. He was shot in the back of the neck at Perrysville, a shell burst and a piece wounded him in the left temple, over

wound he wears a silver

plate he was shot in the left cheek while on skirmish line, saw "Zallicoffer, the great Confederate" fall from his horse at Mill Springs In

his

opinion he was not killed by Col. Fry. Mr. Lewis said he was unlucky enough to be wounded in every battle and skirmish he was in. He was stout as a bull, he said when he went out, but now at 62 he was tame and wrecked. Hoke Smith sent special examiners who were experts to examine him twice for pension. these men reported 875. For four times his pension has been recommended to that figure, bub he only recieves 830. Now the old man well stricken in years, brave as a lion, kind at heart, handed UB his pipe full of long green tobacco. We smoked with

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pleasantly spoke of that loved one

near to a soldiers' heart, that he had laid beneath the golden sod long years ago. We promised to hand this to THE JOUBNAL SO said he, that the boys of the old 10th may know that Steve iB still around, but will soon go over to the other side where the boys are speedly going. "SANDY."

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READ the great "Bed Letter Sale" ad of the Golden Rule.

RUSIE FAILED.

The Great Pitcher Proven lmself a Great Liar—Me May lie Prosecuted.

Manager Gregg, of the base ball team, went to considerable trouble and expense to get a star attraction for the debut of the team here and his commendable effort came to naught. He made several t'rips to Indianapolis and secured the services of the famous league pitcher, Amos Rusie, for the game. Rusie, when approached, seemed glad to come and snapped at the offer of 825 for the game. He signed the following contract: "May 16, 1899.—I, the undersigned, Amos Rusie, do hereby agree to pitch for the Crawfordsville base ball team under the management of G. M. Gregg for the game to be played in that city on the 18th of this month against the University of Nebraska. Signed, "AMOS W. RUSIK."

On the strength of this contract Mr. Gregg advertised the game extensively in Crawfordsville and the surrounding towns and Rusie was put on the bills as the whole thing. Large numbers of tickets were sold on the strength of Rusie's presence and interest ran high. Quite a large number of people came in from adjoining places and everything was on the tip toe with expectation in the base ball circles. Mr. Gregg, followed by a large and enthusiastic coterie of rooters went to the train to meet the celebrated sport and all went considerably merrier than the traditional marriage bell until after the train rolled in. Then came sorrow. Amos wasn't aboard nor was there any perfumed note telling why he didn't come. A regular pall settled down on base ball circles and Manager Gregg was in about as amiable a frame of mind as the man who discovered that his summer suit was full of moth holes. The arrival of the Nebraska team failed to relieve the pressure, but the game went on nr.inub Rusie.

Mr. Gregg is considering the propriety of suing Rusie. The fellow has property and he should be made to right the wrong. His contemptible action has given the ball club a black eye for the whole season and has besides cost the management considerable money.

Was Not a iCircumstanco.

The ball game between Crawfordsville and New Richmond at that place Wednesday afternoon waB hardly worthy of the name. The New Richmondites could not play the game and the score resulted Crawfordsville 21, and New Richmond 5. Following is the

summary:

CIIAWFORDSVIIjLE. Alt PO A Jones, as 4 8 1 3 0

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Carrington, 2 5 2 2 3 1 3 Davis, 6 0 1 5 3 0 May, 3 5 2 2 5 0 0 4 2 5 1 0 Carter, 1 ...5 3 2 1 0 1 Bryant, ....6 1 2 1 0 0 Bmith, 6 3 2 0 S 0 "Dorsey, ....5 3 0 4 0 0

Totals ..47 21 14 27 8 6 NEW RICHMOND. Ali I'O A Johnson, 5 1 1 0 0 0 Bastion, ss 2 1 0 O 4 4 McCardle, 1 5 1 1 12 1 0 Royal, ....4 0 1 8 1 0 Shurr, ....4 0 1 2 6 0 Stilwell, ...4 I 1 1 0 1 Works, 2 0 1 0 8 2 Wills, 3 4 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Totals B4 6 7 27 1G 7

Score by innings: 1 2 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 Crawfordsville...1 0 3 4 0 0 4 1 8—21 N 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 6

Stolen bases—Jones 4, Carrlngton, Carter, May, Smith 2, Dorsey, Johnson, lioyal, Wills. Bases on balls—Off Smith, 5 Shurr, 8.

Two base hits—Jones, May, Murray. Three base hit—Carter. Hit by pitcher—Boyal. Struck out—By Smith, 4 Shurr, 4. Wild pitch—Smith. Passed balls—Royal, 4 Davis, 1. Umpire—McUlain. Tlme-2:20.

Clara Shanks' skull.

The Mar6hail correspondent of the Rockville Tribune says: "In an obscure, unfrequented graveyard in Fountain county lies the headless body of Clara Shanks. Since its exhumation the skull has been in the custody of a physician. The two dislocated vertebra of the neck were also secured. If the Keller damage case had been tried the skull would have been introduced in court by the defendants as conclusive evidence that the girl met her death by violence. The public will doubtless be interested in the affair, and will make energetic efforts to ascertain who committed the robbery. Carelessly speaking the act can be called a robbery, but as the principals were authorized by the girl's father to exhume the skull, the transaction can be considered perfectly legitimate."

Uutt Excursion.

There were 135 tiokets bold on the Big Four Indianapolis excursion Sonday, instead of 88 as reported.

PART FIRST

TREASON, BEGOSH!

Statemnan Alike Carroll Kicks the Democratic Party In the Klbs With iriendlHli Force.

"Sixteen to one without the aid or consent of any other nation" received cruel blow Wednesday at Indianapolis. Mike Carrol', of this city, was in the big town and was interviewed by representative of the Indianapolis tipntlnel, who does not hesitate to say that Mike is a good man. The fact that Mike was in Indianapolis and the statement that he iB a good man, while interesting, are not vital. It is what he said to the Sentinel that counts and that stamps him as a deep dyed traitor to William J. Bryan and the holy cause of free silver. Mike was interviewed on the political issues of the day and stated that the next Democratic platform should declare for the double standard "without mentioning the ratio or using the word'unlimited'". He also declares that the criticism of the federal courts by the Democratic party was a mistake.

Mr. Carroll did not stop with these highly treasonable utterances but went on to intimate that there are other good Democrats besides Mr. Bryan who might lead the party to success.

All this will be interesting to the Democrats of this city and county. It is understood that Mr. Carroll will be a candidate for the nomination for joint senator and it is fortunate that he thus early blazes the path by which he proposes to travel. If he keeps the gaudy pace he has undertaken he need not be surprised if the noxt grand jury indicts him for the crime of '73.

Weekly Crop Bulletin.

The following is the weekly crop report issued by the Indiana bureau: Cool weather with frequent rains prevailed during the week farm work was much delayed and but little plowing and planting was done. Wheat continued to improve and grow rapidly, promising an early crop it is jointing and in the outhern portion is beginning to head in many fields in the northern portion the wheat crop is a total failure oats are nearly all sown and coming up nicely, showing fresh green fields. *Rye is heading well early potatoes have come up well) and late potatoes are being planted. Most of the corn is planted and coming up well some corn in high enough for cultivation. Clover, timothy and grass made good growth, and clover iB in bloom much white top or field daisy is in the clover fields of the central portion. MeadowB and pasturage look fresh and green, and blue grass is heading apples and plums are falling much in some orchards, but the trees are full of fruit. The strawberry crop promises to be very large the first shipment was made from Floyd county on the 12th. Grapes promise well. Vegetables and garden truck are growing vigorously. Sheep shearing is nearly ended. Livestock is in very good and healthy condition. Noxious insects, the Hessian fly, cut worms, chinch bugs, etc.. are becoming numerous in many counties,

High School Graduation.

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commencement invitations Thursday. The baccalaureate sermon will "be preached on Sunday, May 28, at Center church, the graduating exercises will be held at Music Hall June 1, the reception will be held at the P. O. S. of A. hall June 2, and the hop will be at the same place June 5.

Will Afake Things limn,

The Vandalia has begun the constructlon of a switch from Walqut Hill to near Garfield, where a magnificent gravel pit seventy feet deep has been discovered. When the switch has been completed three gravel trains will be put on and some extensive work at ballasting the roadway will be done.

U. 1$. Church Social.

The ladies of Mt. Zion church will give an ice cream and strawberry social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Stout, four miles west of the city, on Saturday evening, May 27. Music will be furnished by some of Veedereburg and Mellott's best musicians. Prices for refreshments very low. .. ttouie From the South.

Frank Davis returned Wednesday from Ashville, N. called by the illness of his child. Ho likes the south very much but is not fully determined on returning there.

DRINK GRAIN-0

after you have concluded that you ouirht not to drink coffee. It is not a medicine Dut doctors order it. because It is healthful, invigorating and appetizing. It is made from pure grains and has that rich seal brown color and tastes like ithe finest grades of coffee and costs about U. as much. Children like it and thrive on it because It is a genuine food drink containing nothing but nourishment.. Ask

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