Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 4 April 1902 — Page 8
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Thrilling Kxperienee of Passengers On a (jreat. Nort hern Train.
A LONG SIEGE IN COLD
.¥or Four I »ys and Five Niirhts Two Jin ml »*oil iiiul Fifty Passengers Were Held I" p.
Wonld-Hc Suicide Adds to the ])is3 comiort ot the Trying Occasion.
St. Paul. April 3.—Passengers arriving yesterday on a Great Northern tram due last Friday, toll of being snowbound lor four days and five Eights 011 the prairies ot! North Dakota in the ii". of the worst blizzard the Northwest has seen in many years, with only food enough for two .frugal meals a day, and with such a small amount of fuel that the ladies had to wrap themselves in blankeis and the men to wear their overcoats day and night to Keep from freezing. The train was completely lost to the •world. Late Thursday afternoon it picked its way out of Williston in the hope of being able to reach Minot, 14 miles away, before night. Almost midway, at a little stopping place called Ray, where there is only a siding, a watertank and a coalshed, the train stalled. The engineer thought he could run the engine back to Williston and get aid, and, taking the conductor with him. started on the trip. The lone engine was stuck in a drift in a cut a short distance out of town and had to be abandoned. This left the train of eight coaches and about 250 passengers alone on the siding and with all communication cut off. Then started the long siege, during which the cold had to be borne and hunger stilled. There was much suffering and there was an incipient riot on the first day. The second-class passengers insisted that they must have as much food or more than the others, and they were in larger numbers ami had morravenous appetites, it was difficult to confine them to their quota. Many were not willing, as the first-class :s£scngcii» Insisted, iLut the a: children should be fed and taken care of first, but after some argument they were prevailed upon to yield.
Monday evening Prof. Colegrove of the University ot' Washington, who was en route Fast on a vacation trip, and who had been despondent and morose, attempted suicide by fitting his throat with a razor. There was a physician on the train, hut he had no facilities for performing the necessary operation, and it was absolutely necessary to get i\ito communication with one of the neighboring towns. In their desperation the passengers broke open everything in the train chests, and in the conductor's box was found a telegraph instrument. A young man, an electrician, on the train, faced the blizzard and tapped one of the wires and attached the instrument. He knew a little about telegraphy and notified the operators at both Minot and Williston of what had occurred. From each place a snow-plow was started in front of an engine bearing a surgeon. The one from -limit, after a hard night's work, readied the siding early the following morning and the wounded man was removed on the first train to St. Paul, where he was cared lor at the city hospital. The almost famished passengers, who had suffered from the cold and exposure, were given tood and warm berths In the first train pushed through the drifts.
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tries and -15( actual competitors the grand American handicap opened a* Blue River park yesterday and at the end ot tli6 day 143 winning shots had a straight score of eight birds. There will be eight rounds each day until the list of withdrawals makes it possible to shoot more. If there are two or more men with a straight score after the 25th round the high guns will shoot off to decide the race.'.
S t' iv Hay Will Testify. Washington, April 3.—After consulting Chairman Dalzell of the special committee to investigate Captain Christmas' charges in connection with lite transfer of the Danish West Indian islands. Secretary Hay has indicated to the committee his intention to appear in person- before it as a witness.
Penitentiary Tra^ei Iv.
Jefferson City. Mo., April 3.—Geor Wilson, sent from Kansas City for highway robbery, was so badly cut with a slioeknife yesterday in the prison shop by William I.ainphere, a fellow-convict, under a 50-years sentence for murder, that he died soun afterward.
I'irst. Annual Convention. Springfield. Ills., April 3.—SpanishAmerican war veterans yesterday held lKc:r first anneal convention at the state capitol in this city. Gen. George A. Moult on of Chicago presided, the president of the society, General John A. Wiley, being unable to be present.
Strike Notice Posted.
Augusta. Ga., April 3.—Notice of a strike and lockout of G,000 cotton-mill operatives was posted yesterday.
Capital Notes
milinnapolis, April 3.—Tiie .Republican candidates are getting ready for the finish of their canvass, so Indianapolis is becoming the center of operations for a majority of them. A few only are still beating the outer bushes for votes. Most of the candidates are making this city their headquarters, running out to some near point in the morning and hack in the evening or the next day, as they apparently feel that much is to be gained now by spending time here. James K. Henry, candidate for auditor, has been here several days continuously. He is growing bold in his claims. One report has it that lie says he will have over GOO votes the first ballot. If hr? ever gets that near the goal he will probably be nominated, but the friends of the other candidates do not count on him being that strong a factor. K1 Fitzpat.rick of Portland, candidate for clerk of the supreme court, lias also settled down here for the finish, lie says he has made a wide canvass and has strong hopes of winning. Bob Brown, candidate for renominaiion for clerk, is also spending most of his time here, is Nat Ilill, candidate for treasurer, Dave Sherrick and Frank Martin, regarded as rival candidates for auditor, are as busy as bees. It seems as if they are in the city one hour and out the next. The only candidate who is taking things easy is Dan Storms of Lafayette, who has no opposition for secretary of state. Preparations are going ahead for the convention, which promises to be largely attended. It is likely that all the Republican members of congress from Indiana and both Senator Fairbanks and Senator Bcveridge will attend.
That the automobile is gett'ing to be the tiling is evident from a new source. Yesterday a number of wellknown business men at Dunkirk incorporated a company with the secretary of state for the purpose of establishing an auto-transfer and passenger line between Dunkirk and Red Key, two thriving manufacturing towns in Jay county: An electric line has been projected a number of times to connect these places, but the men who incorporated the new company got tired of waiting and hit on the new conveyance as a substitute. The experiment will be watched with :nteit^st. The auto is growing in popularity among people who can afford their use. Doctors especially are showing a fondness for them. It is said that one dealer hero has this year sold nearly TO machines, the average price of which was $1,000. A year ago autos were not common on the streets of Indianapolis, but now one meets them at every turn in tiie streets.
The men who have been advocating Indiana stone for the federal building here are jubilant, as they have reason to believe Indiana's famous oolitic limestone will be the material selected. The fact that the bids for granite and marble are from $300,000 to $100,000 higher and about that much above the appropriation available for the building, makes it seem that Indiana stone must of necessity be adopted. Many prominent Hoosiers say it would lie almost a state disgrace if the material should be bought elsewhere, inasmuch as Indiana stone is good enough for the finest buildings that are now being erected in this or the old country. It is probable the contract will be let within ten days, and it will be surprising if Indiana none is not selected.
I-iincra! ol lUnxles.
Cape Town, April 3.-—A private service for his family and friends was held over the remains of Cecil Rhodes at Groote Schuur last evening. The body was brought here at midnight last night, and deposited in the vestibule of 1hi parliament building. The cofiin is draped vVitli a tattered union jack which belonged to Mr. Rhodes and which he regarded with peculiar veneration, and with a tattered flag Oi the British Chartered South Africa company, which went through the light, at Massikesi. On these two flags res! tiie cap and gown which the deceased wore when lie look his degree at Ox lord.
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St. 'Paul. April 3.-—Count Matsukata, the Japanese statesman and financier, arrived in St. l'aul yesterday with a party of bis co\ihtryn:on. He attended tiie wedding of James J. Hill's daughter at noon. Today the party departed for Chicago. Count Matsukata is on no special mission in America, but simply on a tour of observation. From Chicago he will go to Philadelphia and Washington. The party will then spend some days in New York arid will sail for England April 22.
New niididale for ouni-css. Plymouth, Ind., April 3.—Democrats of the Thirteenth district yesterday afternoon nominated Frank E. Hering of South Bend, professor of history at Notre Dame, for congress. There was no opposition.1
I .ithcr Dhe's I :M nvnifiil. Hartford City, Ind., April 3.—The Rev. Father Charles Dlie, whose name has been connected with "several imjortant industrials, has been compelled to resign hia pulpit on account o£ ill-health.
TO ClIItK A COLD IX OXE DAT Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drupgists refund the money if It fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c.
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State's Prison Physician Alleges That Cruelty is Practiced.
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Some weeks ago there was a'disagreement between Dr. Horne and Warden Reid. and the claim is made by the prison management that Dr. Home's insubordination resulted in the warder, refusing him admission to the prison. It is asserted that Dr. Horne appealed to the board of control, and it was agreed that lie should return to his duties as prison physician with the understanding that on April 1 he would tender his resignation. A few days before that date he .wrote letters to the members of the board, it is said teling them he did not intend to resign, and when the members arrived there he gave them the written charges.
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diaries Filed Willi the l'i i-e.n Sioard Set 11.it a l'rplorable Slate of A Hairs.
It I Di'clared Tliat. In Oae Caie Cruelty Prove a Convict I.) Sni.'ide.
Michigan City, In'd., April"3.—Charges ot gross inhumanity toward prisoners confined in tin state p-. iteniiary here have been filed by Dv. iiresn Horn", '".'.e pnysician of the prh-oi against a deputy warden nnd ':her officers of the institution. Dr. Home in his statements cites many specific instances of extreme cruelty and asserts that one prisoner was driven to self-murder by the treatment he received. The matter is in the hands of Governor Durbin. and it is believed an investigation will be ordered.
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ISad .Alan jit: South licml Bemoans 'apiin-c i5y rmers. Elkhart, ind.. April 3.—George W. Harris, who last Saturday was captured by two farmers after he an William Schermann of South Bend, also captured, had broken into and robbed a house in the edge ot town, proves to be Frank Barger, who escaped from the Ohio reformatory at Mansfield after he had served six months for burglary. Harris admits that he is wanted at Mansfield. He bewails the fact that he was caught by "farmers" for so mean a crime a house-breaking, when "sticking a man on the street for a bunch of "money" is more to his liking.
Appriiv:' riie Verdict.
Covington, Ind., April 3.—The case of William Sweeney, indicted for killing George Stull, was submitted to the jury and within an hour a verdict of not guilty of murder under the law was returned, self-defense being shown. The verdict meets with approval. as Stull was a man of dangerous temper. Mrs. Stull has filed suit against the bondsmen of Sweeney, who is a saloon keeper, for $5,000 damages, growing out of the killing of her husband.
A Ie ii:hty Woman.
Kokomo, Ind., April 3.—Mrs. Edward Sweney, wife of the president of the Globe Steel Range works, was alone in her house when she heard a noise at a second-story window, which looks out over the kitchen. She saw a man working at the sash. Mrs. Sweeney secured her husband's revofver, she called to the man and then shot through the glass. The burglai fell from the kitchen roof. It is not known whether he was hit.
C'nmprinuiKf* Vcriiict.
Vineennes. Ind.. April 3.—The jury in the suit to recover $7.."00 alleged to have been lest by Richard C. Davis to Addie Diliard at gambling, returned a verdict of ?1.0u0 for the plaintiff. The verdict was a compromise, onejuror wanting to give Davis $15,000 and another to return tor the defendant. A new trial will be asked.
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Andrews, Ind.. April 3.—A. E. Stevens, after shaving himself, called to his wife for glycerine, as his face was smarting. By mistake she handed him a bottle filled with carbolic acid. Mr. Stevens hastily applied the fluid. The cuticle was burned from his cheeks and neck. He has been removed to the hospital at Peru.
Su'eci liailwuy Plant Sold. Wabash, Ind.. April 3.—The Wabasli River Traction company yesterday completed the purchase of the city lines of Logansport, Ind., for $140,000. The company is now operating 18 miles of line between Wabash and Peru and will at once extend its interurban line to Logansport, a distance of 1-1 miles.
liter's Suicide.
Sullivan, link, April Thomas Gregg, 50 years old, a coal miner at Deicarbo, killed himself, using a revolver. Tiie cause is unknown. Gregg formerly lived at Maxwell. A large family survives.
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You Can Afford that Spring Papering Now.
Spring time comes but once a year and with this spring time of 1902 we have arranged a schedule of lower prices on higher grade paper prices that make a strong argument to "paper now." Come in and listen to them.
A Nobby Wall Paper Pattern!
Is the light of the home: It cheers and gladdens. Our papers are the kind that have the lights and shades, the tints and colors, a liue that surpasses in beauty any we have ever shown. Our new^Spring styles are marvels of the decorative art. Never before have we seen cheap paper so good, good paper so cheap. They have both character and expression. Give them a chance to talk with you Our popular Ingrain line is complete with every color made.
The new Brush tints area marvel of delicate colorings. The new Embossed Silks and Moire effects are strictly up-to date. A choice assortment of heavy pressed parlor patterns
English, French and American Tapestries, very nobby and new. Large bold Euglish Morris pipers, the first shown in the city. Fedora and Silk stripes, plain or with fancy capitals and base.
Special sale of all ot*? remnants of wall paper papers worth from five to twenty-five cents a bolt in bandle lots at per bolt
The Busy Store gives you more than that—We cut, mfttch, fit, sew and lay carpets with a care that alone 'makes it worth your while coming here for your floor coverings as you may need this spring. Our new carpets are very elegant and attractive and even in the low grades and patterns are handsome and the coloring so fine that they have the appearance of very much more expensive goods. Our qualities range from 12ic Matting and Hemp carpet to $1.50 Royal Wiltons.
RUGS!
From the Small Door Mat to the Large and Elegant
Wiltons and Oriental Carpet Size Rtigs
Our Rug stock welcomes you radiantly. Rugs grow finer in favor year after year When you come to the Busy Store you find every desirable size and quality of a rug, you buy one—for you can find just what you want and prices are every whit as satisfying.
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We can only incidentally call your attention to these lines—but we have them in any size, width, length, color or price.
Touch Up Your Home. This Is a Good Time,
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Big, Bright, natural flowers and dainty bedroom florals.
"Ca-tpet Prices and Carpet Qualities."
Six cent sugar would be cheap at four cents—provided it was the same sugar. Sixtyfive cent Carpets would be cheap at forty-five cents, but Business and Philanthropy will not mix to that extent. We have a Carpet Reputation to sustain. We are selling high grade carpets from responsible manufacturers at the Busy Store's well known low prices TJbe difference between a first class Ingrain carpet, and so called "All Wool" Ingrains which are 30 to 50 per cent, jute, pulp or shoddy, is about three years faded wear and seven to ten years satsifactory wear, dissatisfaction instead of satisfaction, aid only a difference of 5c to 15c on the yard at purchase time.
Beattty, Quality and Price Are Not All!
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