Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 October 1901 — Page 2
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WEEKLY JOURNAL.
ESTABLISHED IX 1848. Successor to The Rccord, the first paper iu wrawfordsvllle, established In 1831, and to tne People'* Prtt», established In 1844.
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FK1DAY, OCTOBER 25. 1901.
THE supreme court unanimously decided that the Caraway law disfranchising floaters is constitutional. This ought to be a source of gratification to every good citizen and especially to Judge West, who was the flrt.t judge in the state to pass on the constitutionality of the law. Now for more prosecu tions.
IT is to the credit of Crawfordsville that a high trrade magazine such as the Union cun live ana thrive here. The October number is just out containing special features by Meredith Nicholson, Prof. R. A. King and Prof. H. M.Kingery. There is also a poem by George Walker, the editor, which we reproduce in another column.
TlliS SOUTIIEUN' VIEW. While no apologies are due on account of it, yet if the faot that President Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington dined together is going to lessen the influence of either of these men in the south it is aa occurrence to] be regretted. It is safe to say that they would be the last to insist upon what is to them non essential, merely a matter of convenience at the expense of the larger work tht»t both have at heart, namely, the complete reconciliation of the races and the sections. The insinuation that the President deliberately trampled on a deep seated southern prejudice is untrue and is denied by the bri.ad-minded men of the south. It is difficult for a northern man to understand this southern prejudice against social recognition of the negro and yet it may be well to get the southern view of it before condemning it as utterly unreasonable. This unwillingness to consider sympathetically the other side of the question tias caused years of unnecessary misunderstanding between the sections and after all we have had to admit that the south is a good friend to the negro and knows best how to deal with its own problems. Mr. Washington himself, takes this ground, and in hi* famous Atlanta speech, referring to the relations of the races, used the expression "in social matters as separate as the lingers, in all other things one as the hand for our mutual welfare."
The southern view is well stated by a prominent southern Democrat, who is a warm admirer of President. Roosevelt. He says: "Northerners think we of the south are crazy on the subject of the negro. They accuse us of narrowness, of bourbonism,'uf fierce hatred of our inferior neighbors. "Now it is important that we know the reason for this determination of the whites of the south, and will give it to yuu frankly. It is not repugnance to contact with the blanks, for we have them universal!} as domestic servants and as nurses. It is not from a desire to keep the negro ignorant, because we are doing everything we can to educate and elevate him. It is not because we want to keep the negro down industrially, because we are helping him iu many ways, and in that respect he is doing very well. "The truth is that we will not tolerate the first approach to social equality, because we look upon the impar-u-ability of the barrier between the races as the only safeguard against miscege nation.
All bociologists who have studied the situation look upon this as the most serious danger that menaces the south. We have laws against uiiscptrenation in every southern i-tale and they are now easily enforced. But our only safeguard for their oouiinuid rigid enforcement lies in a s&ronfi' pubiic opinion which will not tolerate any iafrac tions. "As rule southern men who hav.j acquired breadcu of view do not criticise nt"-L,he'*n gentlemen who recognize aegroc-' as ttieir social equals, it is their a fair, not ours. I am speaking now of private gentlemen. When it cnrnr-5 to a public character, like the I'ruaident of the United Suites. there is a difference. We recognize the PresMeni'a right to do as lie pleases, for he, like all other gentlemen, is master of his own house and his own table. "What we deplore in such a case is the influence of his example. It runs all through the south that a negro has dined at the white house. Ignorant negroes, many of whom may never have heard of Booker Washington, conclude that if one of their race is good enough to dine with the President he is good enough to dine with his white neigh bor. The influence of this example is to produce unrest socially among negroes everywhere. It unsettles them and fills them with vain thoughts. It helps to deatroy or impair the lesson which, a* a measure of self protection, we have so long and so cirefu I tangnt. "President Roosevelt has sh mj that he is a true friend of tue south, and the southern ps-jpie should not ee angry with him about one mlsiake. Nor is it, in my opinion. uni'-iasntuVije in tho n^ople bf the south to -isk tha1, in BO far &B may
be passible, public men
who live in the great white light of fame should not set examples which tend to irritate the south or to add to the difficulty of the problem which the southern people are manfully contending with."
With the above explanation of southern sentiment it is nothing but reasonable that northern men and papers should cease to accentuate the points in the controversy upon which there is difference of opinion. There is no principle at stake. On the other hand it behooves the southern press and people, haviner made their position plain, to drop their criticism of a President who has the opportunity and the disposition to do more for them than any President since the war.
A SIIS'Cj LM.A II CASK
Thirty-Five i'cars of Married Hapuincss M:ir:-.'*1 by a W him. Fort Wayne. I mi., Ocl. i.--The graining of a divorce and .sn.UUO alimony io Mrs. Israel 1 Messier closes one of the most: remarkable divorce eases on reeoril. Israel and Mary Messier lived in appparcnl happiness for years. About a yinr IIJJO they sold their farm and converted the property into cash ainoimlin^ to about !jvlU,UO0. Mr. and Mrs. Messier tlie: went, on a visit to Huntington. Tl old liian left his wife one afternoon, saying that lie was iin*.r to Andrews.
Mrs. Messier lias never seen him since, lie took Willi him the .SUMKit) cash and securities, afterward shown in conn to lie the result of the joint savings of a lifetime. After leaving his wife. Messier returned to his home ill this city, carefully packed liis trunk, and taking' numerous pietures. photographs and family belongings, went: away, lie was located several months afterward at tne home of his brother in the west.
'I *vill Serve Time.
Anderson, 1 ml., (.let. li:?. -.lames Windell and his wife. Alary Wendell, have been taken to prison to serve from one to three years for stealing chickens. Mrs. Windell went to the woman's prison ar Indianapolis and Windell to the Michigan City prison. As the.v bade each oilier gnodby Mrs. Windell observed a chicken and remarked that perhaps it would lie too old for a fry before she and her husband could get together again. Mrs. Windell has been married twice and in the prison she met her daughter by ihe lirsi marriage.
Farmers Laying l-or Mini. Decatur, Ind.. Oct. "Jo.—The stranger who ealls on Adams county farmers is liable to be filled with shot. A sharper recently called on tiiein. leaving cream siparaiors at iheir homes, the agent laking a receipt, for the apparatus. "just to indicate wheie had In en left." The rcceipis turned lip as promissory notes for .JUS eaeU. The sharper carried away about .S.'MWu from the county.
(ivl I'.tirneil to Dcaiti.
Valparaiso. Ind.. Oct. 2M. -Cathermithe daughter of Cashier John I Stoner of the Farmers' .National hank, accidentally dropped a lighted match upon her dress yesterday afternoon at: her home. Her clothing immediately look lire and she was fatally burned before her shrieks could bring her aid.
A Ilorritile suicide.
iiarU'ord City. Ind.. Oct. William llogan. a window glass worker for the Johnston company, completely disemboweled •himself last night in the presence of his wife and children, with a razor, dying almost instantly. lie had been drinking heavily.
Buck heeler Will Die. JLSooncville, Ind.. Oct. 'J3.-• Special Judge F. 11. llattield refused a new trial to Buck Wheeler, who was found guilty lasl week of murdering his son-in-law. Klisha Burns, lie will now be sentenced to death.
The Sclilt Court.
Washington. Oct. H,'{.--The Schley court of inquiry opened yesterday with Lieutenant 1?. W. Wells jr., who was Commodore Schley's flag lieutenant during the Spanish war. still on the stand, but he was soon displaced to allow Yeoman Albert V. Mason, who had written the I-Jrooklyn's log for the period covering the Saiuiago campaign, to testify. Mr. Mason explained the erasures in the log entry referring to the Brooklyn's turn on the day of the battle off Santiago, lie was followed by tlcorge 10. (iraliam, who, as an Associated Press correspondent, was with Commodore Schley during ilie entire campaign.
A I" igliling Keillor.
Pint? Bluffs, Ark., Oct. 23.—Carl Stubblelicld. one of the oldest and wealthiest residents of this city, was shot: and instantly killed last evening by Meyer Solnison, formerly city editor of tin* Daily Graphic. The shooting, it is said, was the result of an attack made by Stubblelield on Solmson Monday, concerning an article Soluison was alleged to have written while doing newspaper work.
Found Final Interment, Washington. Oct. 23.—The remains of the late Senator Cushmau K. Davis of Minnesota arrived here yesterday and were interred quietly at the Arlington national cemetery, in a lot specially -assigned for the purpose by the acting secretary of Avar. Mrs. Davis accompanied the remains from St. Paul, when they had been kept in a vault of the Oakland cemetery.
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A FRANTIC CROWD
Flash of Fire In a Louisville Theatre Creates a Panic.
TJlAMi LED UNDER FOOT
Women and Children Go Down Before (lie Mad Rush ol the Terror Stricken Crowd.
Coolness anil Prompt Action of Members ot Hie Company Prevents a Great Disaster. ..
Louisville, Oct. 23.---Hundreds of people attempted to rush out: of the Temple theatre yesterday afternoon because the cry of "lire" was raised when a little Dame was seen about the polyscope machine. In the scramble scores of people were knocked down and i:: injured, three seriously. Of the latter one may die. A number of other persons were bruised or cut, bul iheir injuries were slight. As serious as the panic proved however, it is a miracle that many were not killed. was about ."'..'{0 o'clock, just after the tirst act of "Tennessee's Pardner." and while the polyscope was being gotten ready that the little flash of dante came that caused the panic. Many women and children, who mainly composed the audience, made a rush for the door. The panic seized the gallery and in a moment the occupants were madly plunging down Ihe stairway in a heap, or were taking the swiftest method of climbing down into the auditorium proper. In their haste many fell, landing on those beneath. Several were badly hurt in this way.
Meanwhile ihose who had retained their heads had gone to work to stop the rush. The ushers and theatre attaches acted with great, coolness. The band played and Charles T. Bates, a member of the stock company, danced. This had much effect iu quieling those nearer the singe, who kept their heads. The great crush occurred where the steps came down from the gallery. Here the two crowds met and were packed inlo a space not large enough for half of them and all were trying with desperation born of fear to reach The street.
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The weaker were soon knocked down and trampled under foot. Women fainted. Those who realized the slate of alYairs wetv trying their best to check the rush, but the crowd we^t on poliiiiell through the doors and literally rolled down the long flight of stairs. As soon as the rush was over the care of flic Injured began. The members of the stock company showed Ihe greatest presence of mind, and the plav was finished without a hitch. Thirty policemen promptly prevented disorder after the panic..
Clarence Meffert. connected with the (heatre. closed the wide exit doors as the rush began. He called a number of men, and by main force held the crowd back. But for this the rush would have carried everything before it and hundreds might have been injured. Just as Ihe doors were closing Mrs. (). W. Blunt pitched her 1-year-old child through the exit and 12 feet away to a policeman. He caught in his arms, but it slipped to the floor, sustaining, however, no injuries, except slight bruises.
There was no damage from fire. Tt is said the extent of the fire was the blowing out of a fuse on the polyscope
TIIE INCIDENT CLOSED
liowell li uik Oflieials Do Not Discuss Feenliar Tiansaeiion. Lowell, Mass., Oct. 2:.—As far as action by the directors of the Merchants' National bank indicate the recent exciting incidents following the lliglit of the teller and bookkeeper of the institution and the discovery of a shortage of $11.",000, are considered closed. Business is going on at the bank as usual and nothing is seen about, the place to show the crisis that has just been passed.
Not. a word bearing on the peculiar features said to be involved in the return of $81)0,000 in cash and collateral made by the missing men, can be obtained from the oflieials. The atlitude of everone connected with the matter is taken as showing that the trouble was passed and that the local bank men have no intention of taking further steps.
The bank examiner refuses to discuss the case or to say what steps, if any, are being taken by the United States authorities toward tracing Smith and Swift the missing men. It is now believed they sought a safe hiding place in Canada.
Missionaries Upheld Action. Oliicag Oct. 23.—President Itoosevclt's action in entertaining Booker T. Washington, the noted eolored eilu out or, at the Wliitohouse, was upheld and publicly approved by the American Missionary association, which opened its (Kith annual meeting yesterday at the First Congregational church at Oak I'arU.
Fan American Conference. Mexico City, Oct. 23.—The Pan American conference was formally opened yesterday afternoon by Hon. Ignacio Muriscul minister of foreign uifairs.
We Buy Chairs
Look at this all Oak Dining Cbair, only,
$4.50 for Six.
TURKISH IJUUTAIilTY
Shocking Incidents In Connection With the Stone Case. Sofia, Oct. li.'i.—On the frontier near Grossbelovo live fugutives from Baniska, Macedonia, among ihenra brother of Mine. Tsilka, Miss Stone's companion, were shot dead by Turkish frontier guards while endeavoring to cross into Bulgarian territory.
United States Consul Ceneral Dickinson, believing that they were members of the American Mission church, has demanded an oflicial inquiry. (Jreat brutality exists in the district between Baniska and tin frontier. Turkish otheers have arrested over 100 residents of Bulgarian nationality and subjugated them to torture in order to wriug from them information as to Miss Stone's whereabouts. Several of them died under torture.
The Bulgarian authorities, likewise worried over the affair, aree continually arresting fugutives from Macedonia and this causes bad blood
Missionaries to Kescue.
Constantinople, Oct. 'J3.—Should no news be received during t.he next -IS hours from ihe missionaries who are seeking the captors of Miss Ellen Stone and her companion, Madame K. S. Tsilka. more missionaries will be sent to assist in locating the brigand band. It is understood that t.he missionaries have been waiting at places in the vicinity of where the hi igands .are supposed to he, expecting to receive a communication lrom them. It is proposed now that a search party shall be organized to penetrate to the brigand's retreat.
Dickenson Has a IMan.
Vienna. Oct. Mr. Dickinson thinks that if the original Macedonian promoters of the abduction of Miss Stone can be arrested, the brigands who acted under their orders would accept a smaller ransom. As the Bulgarian government is prepared to act vigorously if sufficient proof is forthcoming this method of proceeding may perhaps prove successful.
s-ceri on Turkish Territory. Vie::::.i. Oct:. It is reported from Sofia that Uni ed Slates Consul Jenera 1 Dickinson has received intelligence from shepherds that Miss Stone was seen at .lakoouda, Vm Turkish territory, about two hours' journey from the Bulgarian frontier.
A( the Sultan's Insulation. Vienna. Oct. 'i",. -"Miss Stone was captured." says the Sofia correspondent of the Neues Wiener Journal, "not by brigands, but by a detachment of Turkish cavalry, a! the instigation of the sultan."
A H.-M-rowing lleport.
Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 23.--It is reported that Madame Tsilka, the companion of Miss Kllen Stone, the American missionary captured ,by brigands, died recently in captivity.
I zolgo-z Asks for a I'riest. Auburn, N. Y., Oct. 23.— Leon Cszolgosss, the assas: in of President McKinley, who is awainting electrocution iu the prison here during the week commencing next Monday, fully rcaliz-
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This chair is a peach
all Oat, our price
$5.00 for Six.
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Can you beat this price? all Oak.
$5.00 for Six.
Folding Beds!
"Winter is almoet here, and the thing to do is to put a folding bed in your sitting
room and sleep warm. Folding Beds are the fad now and we sell the Welch line, made at Grand Rapids, the best line of Folding Beds in finish and workmanship and the strongest beds made. ,Do not fail to see the line.
BARNHILL, HORNADAY & PICKETT.
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A. A. Swope, M. D. Physician and Surgeon.
OFFICB—Joel Block. S. Wash. St.
Residence—Homeij'Phone 664 Office B18. Calls answered promptly day or night.
O. S. McCLUER, Attorney at Law. Real Estate for sale or rent.
116 South*6reen street.
Abstracts of Title,
Mortgage Loans, Real Estate.
ABSTRACTS:OF TITLE carefully compiler from up-to-date abstract books. MONEY TO LOAN at lowost rates with privilege of repaying part of principal at any Interbat, period.
FARMS FOR1 SALE, desirable land, wel. located and improved, at reasonable price peacre.
HOUSES AND LOTS In the city for sale a very low prices. If you want to purchase or sell real estate, o: to make or renew a loan at a low rate of inter est, please.call and consult me at my office.
Thos. T. Mtmhall,
Abstracter, Real E«tnte 'and Loan Apt.. 12»H E. Main St., ovtrr I.sicev's Book Store.
MONON ROUTE.
NOBTH. SOBTH. No.*18—9:41 a. No.*17—4:26 p. uu. No. 6—l:20p. No. 5—1:10 p.m. No. 4—2:09 a. m. .No. 3—1:40 a. m. No.*44—2:55 p. No.*48—9:35 a. m.
Daily Except Sundav.
BIG 4—PEORIA DIVISION. •AST. WK8T. No. 2—8:56 a. No. 9—8:56 a. m. No. 6—1:11 p. No. 11—1:20 p. m. No. 18—4:59 p. No. 3—6:45 p. m. No. 84—2:15 a. No. 85—1:00 a. m.
VANDALIA.
NORTH BOUND. SOUTH BOUND No. 14—8:24 a. No. 21—8:28 a. No. 8—6:27 p. No. 8—4:18 p. Local fr't—l:16p. m. Local fr't—1:16 p.
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Wagner Sleeping Oars, :T Private Compartment Sleeping Cars,
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DINING CARS.
ELEGANT EQUIPMENT, SUPERIOR SERVICE.
"WABBEN J. LYNCH, W. P. DEPPS Pass. Traf. Mpr. Asst. G. P. & T. Agt CINCINNATI, Onio.
ing that his death is now a question of a few days, asked for spiritual consolation and yesterday afternoon received a visit from the Itev. T. Szadinski. a. l'olish priest of the Uoman Catholic church.
They Stood It All Hight. London, Oct. *J3.—-Six men who had been sealed up in a submarine boat, ready for launching, at Karrow-in-Kurncss for 12 hours, were released lasi evening. They suffered no ill effects from Iheir confinement, the vitiated air being absorbed by the apparatus for that, purpose and fresh air having been supplied from the compressors.
"Vandalia Line Specials.
To Buffalo and return each Tuesday to O0 29,810.20. Six day limit. Re neiuOer our good connection for Grand Trunk on our 8:24 a. m. train, and ati Terre Haute for fast 15 & T. H. train south on our 4.18 p. m. train.
C.
HUTCHINSON,
Agent.
Now we have here a chair for $1.00 each in all Oak, cane or ver- !. neered seat.
Stoves.
We never had as good trade in Stoves as we are having We have the best lines to select from. (larlands, Radiant Homes and Quick Meals, three of the best lines made in the world.
Groceries.
We are headquarters for Groceries. We sell Groceries for cash and give the best prices that can be named. Come and make our store your headquarters. Always welcome.
Vandalia Line
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No. 14-..-..... 8:24 a. m. Local Freight 1:15 p. No- 8
6 27
p.
Lake Special—Saturdays only 12:28 p..m. SOUTH BOUND. fNo. 21_ Local Freight NO. 3 .. Lake Special—Mondays oniy
9:28 a. 1:15 p. in. 4:18 p. m. 1:53 p, m.
No. 14 at 8:24 a. m. makes connection at C-oi-fax with Big Four east and west. At Plymouth with P. F. W. & C. east and west, and with I. E. & W. for LaPorte and Michigan City,
No. 3 south ut 4:18 p. m. connects with E A T. H. fast train south at Terre Haute. C. HMtchinson. Agt.
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AND THE NORTH, Louisville and the South.
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French Lick and West Baden Springs
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