Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 October 1899 — Page 3

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..Are You a Buyer of Clothing?..

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Let us reason together. "We have a store in which to do business. We advertise to get business, and we give honest values to keep business. We have only been here for about six months, but we expect to be here for the next twenty years. How are we going to do it? We have got to depend on you—we have got to please you. When we have thoroughly satisfied you, we have made a friend, and friends make business.

I A word in regard to "special prices," "closing out sales," "manufacturers' sales," etc. You know that we cannot afford tobe undersold, and will not be. We don't advertise $12.00 goods for $8.00, nor $15.0f goods for $11.75. Some do, and what do they give you? Not $12.00 nor $15.00 goods, but goods that are not one whit better (if as good) as what we sell regularly at $7.50 and $10.00. To prove this, go to the stores that are offering these "special prices," examine their goods CAREFULLY, then come to us and see if our regular prices, marked in plain figures, are not lower than their "special prices." This is a fair proposition -""Try it. Of course the comparison must be made on seasonable, up-to-date goods, as we have no ol$, shop-worn, moth-eaten, or rotten goods to show. Every article in our store is NEW, ABSOLUTELY NEW.

....We Need Your Trade....

Gold Dust cleans everything about the house better, with half the effort, in half the time and at half the cost, of soap or any other cleanser.

Brad for free booklet—" Golden Rule, for Housework."

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SUCCESSOFS TO VORIS I COX.

We are now ready for business. All friends of the new firm and le old firm are invited to call. They will be welcome whether py wish to buy or not. We propose to run our store in such a and sell goods at such prices as to merit the patronage of ft ryon e. rsrvyyvarary 9

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Means Something Now.

now in order to get choice of our pretty street hats at greatly reduced figures. Also a fine line of patterns at yo1'' own prices.

FOR THIS WEEK

SAILORS ,Q8C Also a very pretty hat for 98c SAILORS ... f49C SAILORS 39c $1.50 FEDORAS 98c $1.2^5 FEDORAS 75c

...Renumber. All of Our Trimmed Hats Go at Your Own Price...

The wholesale prices on Oloaks are constantly advancing. Our new orders will cause arise in retail prioes. Take advantage of the present stock. 812 Jackets in all wool kersey-made, black, blue and brown, now $8,98 810 Jackets ki same shades, latest cut and make 97,49 87.50 garments in light shades, velvet collar, are going fast at... .94.98

We also have a full line of misses' and children's long and short

popular prices. Remember, every day brings a rise in price on these goods. Buy while this sale is on.

BEN-HUR IN DRAMA.

General Wallace Confident of the Sacoess of the Production—Ohanges Being Made at His Study.

Since his return from New York General Wallace has been resting quietly at his home in Crawfordsville and puts in a portion of 'his time directing some alterations in his study. Heretofore the artificial lake has come right up to the walls of the building on two sides but will now be removed to a distance of about a hundred feet, the intervening Bpace being made into flower beds. Oeneral Wallace is of the opinion that he contracted

98c and $1.25

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recent sickness from the too near prenence of the water and consequently decided to remove it to a safe distance. While east he purchased several handsome ornaments, vases and fountain designs, for exterior decoration and these will soon be set in place. The general is quite enthusiastic regarding the approaching production of Ben-Hur in drama and will be present at the Broadway theater in New York city on the opening night, November 27. This production is on such an extensive scale that in only four theaters in this country can it be put on the Broadway iD 'New York, the Auditorium in Chicago, and a house in each Boston and Philadelphia. It will never be condensed as are most spectacular creations, to suit the provincial stages. And with good reason is this determination for, the production deals with matters and events which would render it farcial should its presentation be made on any smaller scale than the original contemplates. Seneral Wallace states that he was astounded at the elaborateness and thoroughness of this work of preparation. He bad no idea of the painstaking care the management had exercised until it was presented to him. He cited as an illustration the work of the artist hav ing the costumeB in charge. This man after carefully and critically studying (historical authorities produced colored drawing of each vestment, even down to the beggar's robe, and the costumer proceeds to work after these. The artist has given variety even to the costumeB of the mob wherein mingle the Romans, the Jews, the Greeks, and the Egyptians—different classes of different races, each with its peculiar garb. One has only to recall the time and scene of action to comprehend the difficulty and gigantic proportions of this one task to secure the true historical correctness. The other features of the production have not been IBBS difficult and exacting. The construction of the sea-going ships of that time, the chariots, and scores of other necessary appointments have called for the best and most diligent efforts of the skilled artists and antiquarians employed. The spectacular and transformation effects will be upon an elaborate scale never before attempted in this country and will easily consume the 875.000 appropriated for the staging of the drama. Two of the scenes which will be presented are of the most

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ring and militant character the sea fight and the chariot race. In the former the interior of the ship on which Ben-Hur does Service is first presented and the demolition of this vessel takes place before the eyes of the audience. Following the crash there is a momentary darkness in

whtch the "recked ship is woieked up into the flies and the lights reappear to show Ban-Hur and the other survivors struggling in the waters. The trireme which rescues them then comes life size and faithful to his'o'y. The chariot race will be reproduced with historic correctness and will incorporate the wrecking of the chariot of Beu-Hur's enemy. The m*n who goes down in the wreck escapes by some ingenious arrangement, which secretes from the audience both the escape and the manner of it. They see him go down in the ruins and nothing more. The horses for this performance were secured some months ago and at once put in training at the slables. For the last six weeks, however, they have been trained on the stage. While every situation is climatic, the grand climax comes in the last act with the healing of the leosre. In this 6cene three hundred and fifty people will participate, each of whom has undergone many weeks of careful1 training for his part, no matter how insignificant that part may b?. In this scene two great crowds of people meet, one coming from Jerusalem sod the other from Bethany, and bsfore them the lepers are healed by Ohrist. Christ is not represented on the stage, but symbolic of his presence a great light hallows the place where the miracle is done- In this concluding act the muBic of the composer, Kelley, appears to the best advantage and will be magnificently rendered by the chorus of one hundred and fifty trained voices. The music of the entire production is original for the drama and is said to be by far the best work of Mr, Kelley. The music, of course, accords to the scene which is being presented and in the last act is of a deeply religious nature.

General Wallace is much pleased with the actors who have been cast for the leading characters and has no fear for Walker Whiteside, who takes the part of Ben-Hur. It was necessary in selecting this character to make a compromiee in physique, for in the opening acts Ben-Hur must appear &s a stripling of sevanteen, a role which could hardly be assumed by one with the proportions of some who have been suggested for the part. White side has a remarkable power in mak ing upjis a giant and will not be found wanting. For the last three months he has been in a gymnasium faithfully training, and is said to have developed beyond the expectations of all. The rehearsals began last Tuesday and Klaw fe Erlanger were highly pleased with even the initial presentation. Wm. Young, who dramatized the work, has, according to General Wallace, produced a play of great strength, there being no point of weakness anywhere in the whole drama.

Mount Against Child Labor.

Governor Mount is making a record for himself on the subject of child labor. A dispatch to the Chicago Record frotr Anderson says: "The boy and girl question is becomiag a great one in the Indiana gas belt. There is a boy famine on which has resulted in the 'balance of power' in manufacturing, especially glassware, being placed into the

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child labor, and the children, realizing their importance, have shut down the factories by a series of strikes for ad vanced wages and a betterment in labor conditions and hours. This has brought on an attempt on the part of the manufacturers to put girls into the placeB held by the boys, and this in turn has brought Governor Mount into action to prevent such an innovation He has sent State Factory Inspector McAbee into the field instructing

to employ the injunction, if necessary, to prevent girls being put into these lower channels of occupation. It is probable that iu the history of the manufacturing industries of the nation such a situatioa has) never before presented itself.

A Handsome Gift.

Hon P. M. Dice Monday received from his friend, Judge Howard, of St. Paul, Minn., a gift that he highly appreciates not less for its intrinsic value than for the delicate compliment paid him by the donor., Judge Howard sent him in four volumes the complete works of Lord Chesterfield, the books being published in London in 1774. Although more than a century old they are in a most excellent state of preservation, the binding being stronger and batter than thatinwhich books are bound to-day. The volumes are in fact as good as new and are presented to Mr. Dice "in consideration of his scholarly attainments and his gentlemanly attribute^."

At the Wabash Bridge.

Monday at the fatal Wabash railroad, just thft aide of Lafayette, which crosses the Monon, Brakemaqr Swain, of the south bound freight, met with an accident whioh will probably cost him his life. The bridge barely clears a freight car by about two feet, and Swain either did not feel the tell tales" or did not heed them, as he did not lay down on the car. He was Btruck as the train passed under the bridge, and was taken baok to Lafayette. This is the bridge that struck and killed Oharles Barnett, of this city, a few years ago, and has been fatal to several others.

RS. PINKHAM says that irritability indicates disease. Women who are nefvous and snappish are to ba pitied. Their homes are uncomfortable their dispositions grow constantly worse. Such women need the counsel and treatment of a woman who understands the peculiar troubles cf her sex.

The jury in the case of Bob Smith, the Ripley township tough who stole David Pavey's horse last summer, was out all Monday night but uext morning 'eturnsd a verdict of guilty and Judge West at once sentenced the young fellow to the southern reformatory. The jury stood nine to three for conviction on the first ballot and so continued through the whole night. After breakfast, howe'ver, the three came over and decided that the big •fish story Smith told, to the effect that he had bought the horse of a stranger, would not do. The Ripley township horse thief detectives who located the stolen horse are highly tickled with the verdict.

5 FELL FORTY FEET.

Persia Bayse, a carpenter in the Big Four bridge gang, was severely injured last Monday while working at the Sugar Creek bridge west of the city. He was near the oast end and by some unlooked for movement of the jack, was precipitated off the structure to the ground forty feet below. His comrades hastened to .his side expecting to find him dead, but were agreaably surprised to find him still living and apparently not fatally hurt. He had made a lucky drop, and while he will not be able to be out for some time he is in no danger of dying. Only a week before he had suffered an injury to his ankle while at work and bad resumed

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Death of Rafus Talbot.

Died, at the residence of D. W. Talbot, two miles southwest of the city, on the afternoon of the 23d of October, Rufus Talbot. He was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, Oct. 6, 1821. From his childhood he was afflicted with both mental and physical weakness, but ha was always cheerful, and enjoyed life as well as those whom fortune has favored with higher endowments. His memory was phenomenally strong and accurate, and often when events of family history were in dispute, "Uncle Rufus,". as he tfras always called, could usually settle the point at issue. He had an almost per feet remembrance of all the little events of his childhood, many of which he took a delight in relating in his old age. His interment took place Wednesday at 3 o'clock p. m. at the Masonic cemetery.

Captain W llhlte's Preferment.

Captain Charles O. Wilhite has been appointed aB the private secretary of Senator Beveridge. The place is worth 860 a month to start with and is niter some service increased. Captain Wilhite's knowledge of the law was of value to him in securing the appoint ment.

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MRS. ANNA E. HALL, of Milldale, Conn., was all run down in health and had completely lost: control of her nerves. She wrote to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., for advice. Now she writes: "I wish to thank you tor what

your Vegetable Compound has done for me. It has helped me more than anything else. I suffered for along time with nervousness, pains in back and limbs and falling of the womb also had neuralgia in my head and could not sleep. I told my husband that something must be done, for I was nearly frantic with pain. Having read of on re LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound had performed, I determined! to try it. I have taken it and am happy to say I °000^ am cuvcd. I recommend it to all my friends and never tire of telling the benefit I have derived from its use. I have you alone to thank for my recovery."

MRS. ELLEN FLANAGAN, 1810 Mountain St., Philadelphia, Pa., writes: "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM O —Three years ago I was a sufferer from chronic dyspepsia, was irritable and cross, and can say that after taking seven bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was entirely cured. I take great pleasure in writing this to you and would be pleased to be interviewed by any one who is afflicted with that distressing complaint. I am very grateful to you."

CONVICTED HIM.

The Jary In the Case of Robert Smith Finds the Young Man as Guilty .... .... as Sin.

Persia II. Bayse Has a Rough Experience v?' at the Sogar Creek Bridge '^.'.''.••hrj'-,

ALFRED BIRCH KILLED.

He Falls From His Train Under the Wheele and is Crushed to Death.

of whom he was the chief support. The trainmen who came with the body spoke of him in the highest terms as an efficient workman liked by all.

Cecil May Ballard.

Born Into a world whore flowers of fairest -hue, First fade away Herself a rose, she lived as roses do,

But for a day.

Oecil May Ballard was born in Crawfordsville, Aug. 20, 1895, and died in Logansport, Ind., Oct. 24, 1899, aged 4 years, 2 months and 4 days. The little body was brought from Logansport Wednesday and taken directly to the cemetery, where Rev. H. L. Davis held short services. She was taken ill a little more than a week ago with cold, which dev&loped into membranous croup. Everything that skilled physicians and loving care could do was done for her, but all this proved futile when her Master said "Come up higher." She was waB one of the brightest and happiest little girls the writer ever knew. Her home was in this city until about six months ago, and the neighbors all loved her so much that when they stood around the little white caBket laden with flowers at Oik Hill, you would have thought it was their own little girl, so deep was their grief. Her parents and only sister, Maurine, are 6imply heartbroken over her death. Time is the only healer, and while their hearts are bleeding with this grief we kindly commend them to lean on Him who ia BO willing to aid them in bearing their great Borrow. g.

Card of Thanks*

I desire to express my heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and help rendered during the illness and deatb of my wife, Jennie Lawton.

EDWABD LAWTON.

Four Tons of Paint.

The new Crawford hotel will require four tons of paint to finish it, so a drummer for an Indianapolis paint house says.

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Alfred Birch, eon of Mr. and John Birch, of Beach street, was killed Tuesday night while serving in his position as brakeman on the -^Indianepolis division of the Hon&t He started with the train ftcni-'. bound Tuesday and whea Delphi was- reached he was missed. The train crew heard nothing more of him until after daylight when they received word that another train had come upon hia terribly mangled body on the track two miles south of Monon. It

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posed he was crossing from the top of ono car to another and fell beneath the wheels. The body was brought here on number five on Wednesday and was buried on Thursday. The deceased was thirty years of age and had lived in this city all his life, being popular with all to whom he Was known. The dayB he had off from work he spent here with

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