Pike County Democrat, Volume 24, Number 24, Petersburg, Pike County, 27 October 1893 — Page 4

A Few - Reasons Should Buy Your Dry Goods and all Other Goods of Us.

x. Because we allow no man in our line to undersell us. 2. We buy none but the very best and direct from the manufacturers, enabling us to save you at least io percent on jobbers’ prices. 3. We are up with the times and carry all the latest novelties of the „day in fine 'Dress Dress Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes. 4. Because our motto has always been kjnd courtesy to all customers, whether they buy or not, 5. We always lead, our competitors follow. See the elegant presents we are giving way.

•*2^£os©s Corner Main and Seventh Streets. Petersburg,

Elit f ibe County Jcmocrat Hr Bl. McC. STOOPS. Hgg- Tk« Pike County Dumorrat has the larnut circulation ot any nnwupaper publluhed la Pike County! AdrerUseru will make a note of tklafart! Entered at the postoffloo in Petersburg for transmission through the mails as sceomiclass matter. FRIDAY, OCT. 27.1893. FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS. tr You arc aware of the fact that you have uot paid for your paper during the past year, and it becomes our duty to notify you once more that the money due must be sent forthwith. Sometime ago you were notified by a pcrsonol letter that your subscription was due and payable at once. Next issue will be the last you will receive unless the money is forthcoming. All such accounts will be left with a collecting agency, who will see that every cent Is collected. We dislike the method yet the money has been earned by ns several months ago. If you want The Democrat you will pay for the same at once. Respectfully, The Publisher. There is a probability tnat the Corhett-Mitchell prize fight will take place in Indiana since thp recent decision of the courts. Governor Matthews will make all efforts possible to enforce the law and will have the state militia present to prohibit the fight.

Probably there have been no “off year” elections for a quarter of a century that have attracted less interest than t|»ose which take place next Tuesday in about one-fourth of the states. The general expectation seems to be that the democrats will not hold their own anywhere except, possibly, in Iowa. The odds are usually against the party that succeeds iu the previous presidential election. The case of the State of Indiana vs. Rev. lr» J. Chase, ex-Governor of Indiana, indicted for embezzlement in the Paris-Dwiggins bank at Greentown, has been continued until the trial of John W. Paris has been disposed of. The latter has been granted a change of venue to Clinton county. The fact of the matter is that political influence will be brought to bear and ex-Goverhor Chase will never be tried.

The many railroad accidents during the past month conclusively show that none but firslclass men should be employed in positions that demand clear heads. Many of the wrecks have been caused by overworking tiie train crews while others have been the result of the carelessness ot the train dispatchers. More care should be taken to employ sober men. It is a noticeable fact at the world’^s fair that the great state of Indiana is very poorly represented in any branch of business, although it is one of the best producers in the United States. She stands near the top in both wheat and corn, In fruits she is well provi- | ded, while in all other produce she takes a back seat for none. The manufacturers of the state are fairly represented, but not what they should be. The legislature provided $75,000 with which to represent the state, but where it has goue none can say. The building is a very comfortable one, but surely could not have cost that sum. All Indianians who have visited the fair feel the disgrace of the poor exhibit made in comparison with other states.

REASON FOR REPEA L. The reason for repealing the sil-ver-purchase law are often lost, sight of in the wrangle over collateral questions. They are simple and imperative. Under this law the government must buy 2,250 tons of pig silver every year which it does not want and cauuot in any way use. The entire people must be taxed to pay for this pile of useless metal In order that a few silver mine owners may grew rich. There was never any more grossly unfair/ and certainly there was never one more preposterous or more imbecile, considered as financial legislation. This silver must be paid in treasury notes. These notes are redeemable on demand in coin. If the treasury redeems them in gold—as it has so far done—its stock of gold must soon be exhausted, because its revenues are no longer paid in gold. When the gold is exhausted the treasury must pay these and all its current liabilities in silver, and our paper niouey will come to represent only the intrinsic value of silver dollars. The same thing must occur at once if instead of paying these notes in gold the treasury elects to pay them iu silver, while redeeming the old greenbacks in gold. In either case all the gold will be withdrawn from circulation and the greatest contraction ever known will occur. That way inevitable and universal disaster lios. Summed up, the reason for repeal

THE “GOLD MUTE” GROCERY There is nothing new on the market but what we have it. Our latest specials for the next few days aret 0

<& Ireland Flour, «EvaAsviI!e Bread,

New Orleans Molasses** Maple Syrupy

These speoials stand but for s-short time The Syrup that we offered yon at 30o per gallon is all gone; went with a rush. THE “GOLD MINE” GROCERY

ing this law—wholly apart from the popular demand for its repeal—is that the law it continued must bring upon the country a lapse to (he silver standard, an enormous contraction of the currency, a complete forfeiture ot its good name for integrity, ami utter loss of credit abroad and widespread bankruptcy. These things the business men of the couutry see clearly. These things they are dinning into the ears of the senate daily. It :s because the senate does not hear and act that business is stagnant and the outlook of trade gloomy and discouraging. There is no remedy except in unconditional repeal. No compromise is possible between good money and bad money. No compromise will restore confidence and give life to business which retains any trace of the false and pernicious principle of silver purchase upon the statute books. To enforce the purchase ot a million ounces a month instead of 4,500,000 would be only to defer for a little the final catastrophy. Now that the people have seen what the inevitable result of the practice must be ii-will in no way reassure them to diminish the extent of the wrong-doing. The questions before the senate are: Shall the country be forced to continue the purchase of silver bullion for which it has no use? Shall the menace of silver monometalism increase? Shall business prosperity be permitted to revive, or shall a mischevtous law, adopted as a makeshift and already the cause of great disaster, be loft to work out the full extent of its possibilities of evil ? It is time for the senate to answer these questions.

Supply and Demand. The price of every commodity must depend upon the supply and demand. Gold and silver are commodities lienee their commercial value will depend on the supply and demand. In logic noue but the idiot admit the promises and dispute the conclusion. A flew years ago the relative commercial value of gold and silver was 16 to pue of gold. Had the supply of silver continued sixteen times as great, the parity on that scalo would have been substantially maintained. A few years ago the average price of wheat was about one dollar per bushel,—the average prico of corn about 33>i cent?; had the supply and demand continued on that ratio, the partly on that scale would have been substantially maintained. A few months ago, because of a greater supply of wheat with no increased demand in proportion, and by a scarcity of corn without a corresponding diminnation in thedemaud, a bushel of corn was worth as much on the market as a bushel wheat. The parity then, of three of corn to one of wheat was destroyed. Thus it%ill ever be with commodities. An arbitrary parity can no more be maintained between silver and gold than between wheat and corn or any other commodities. It is the supply and demand that gives the commercial value, but the law and stamp of the government that gives the monetary value. Nothing but the law can make money. And it can make it on any substance it chooses. So, let it be on gold, silver, copper and paper, in quantities of each as will be most convenient for trade; let the aggregate quantify be commensurate with the needs of a great commercial nation. This, based upon the broad principles of good government and patriotism, and not upon narrow and selfish schemes and the personal aggrandizement of gold mongers iu New York', or silver diggers in Colorado. The gold men of New York will always be for monometalism because they can thereby more easily control the volume of money; while the miners of the west will be for free and unlimited coinage of silver, not because It is necessary to the general wellfare of the people, not because it is necessary to constitute a sufficient

volume of curreucy, but because it creates a market for their chief product—silver, and because if they succeed they could thereby receive a dollar for every seventy cents worth of their silver. The chief product of our valley is wheat. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could procure an act of congress by which we could receive a dollar for every seventy cents worth of it ? We have as much ri^ht to class legislation as they have. * * * Uncle Si Replies. At Home, Oct. 23, 1893. Edytok Democrat—I see an item in Em Harrell’s JVuse of last weak thet I hed bin found out, and thet all mi powerful writings hed bin writ in your offis. Now, that seams to me to be a grate injustice to me, fer I her bin writin fer yer paper fer nigh onto a year or over, mid this iz the first time thet any one hez ever tried to shift the grate responsibility onto another’s shoulders. It iz phuuuy

how quick sum peopul catch on in this world. But bi and bi I will convince the edytor of the Niue thet Si | is an old residenter with whom he used to play marbles and leap frog in the days of yore. Many Is the time thet we her wrestled with the edytor and flopped him on hU back iu less time than it takes tu tell it. Ov kourse the edytor knows us, and why not. Yours till Krismas, Si Slocum. P. S—The furst time I cum tu town I will call on the edytor and pay mi dues. t Sd Perhaps some of our readers would like to know in what respect Chamberlain’s cough remedy is better than any other We will tell you. When this remedy is taken as soon as a cold bas been contracted, and before it bas become settled in tbe system, it will counteract the effect of tbe cold and greatly lesson it’s severity, and it is the only remedy that will do this. It acts in perfect harmony with nature and aids nature iD relieving the lungs, opening the secretions, liquefying tbe mucus and causing its expulsion from the air cells of the lungs and restoring the system to a strong and bealthv condition No other remedy UL the market possesses these reraarkablefproperties. No other wilt cure a cold ss quickly. For sale bv J. K. Adams & Son. 7 o Harper’s Weekly tor next week will be a notable world’s fair number. In addition to three full-page drawings by Frederic Remington, ltosina Emmet Sherwood andT. Dart Walker on world’s fair subjects, it will contain an eight paVe supplement exclusively devoted to I he world’s fair, and consisting principally of photographic reproductions of the'most interesting views lobe found in the interior of the various buildings. Richard Harding Davis writes entertainingly of the Kcndals in “The Second Mrs. Tanquerav,” and Nat Goodwin in (“In Mizzoura,” illustrated with characteristic por^ traits. Other timely portraits will be those oftlounod, Marshal McMahon, John E. Russell and F. T. Gieenhagle; and the dedication of the Trenton Monument will be adequatey treated iu text and illustratlous.

S H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis., waf troubled with neuralgia and rheumatism, bis stomach was disordered, bis liver was affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bottles of Electric Bittei'6 cured him. Edward Shepherd,, Harrisburg, III., had a running sore on his leg or eight year’s standing. Used three bottles ot Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is sound: and well. John Speaker, Catawba, O.. had live large fever sores on his leg, dbctors said he was incurable One bottle Electric Bitters and one box Buckleu’s Arnica Salve cured him entirely. Sold at J. K. Adams & Sou’s drug store. I Over in Kush county a man went lout hunting, and while he was thus engaged, there came a big rain, and he sought shelter in a hollow^log. The log became soaked with water and swelled until the aperture was too small tor the man to get out again. Then he was in a dilemma. He quickly reviewed his past life, aud when he came to think that he was not even a subscriber to his home paper he felt so small that he crawled out without any trouble whatever. “During my term of service in the army I contracted chronic diarrhoea,” says A. E. Bending, of Halsey, Oregon. “Since then l have used a great amount ol medicine, but when I found any that would give me relief they would injure my stomach, until Chamberlain’s colic, cholera and dlarrhtea remedy was brought to my notice. I used it and wilf say that it is the onlyremedy that gave.me permanent relief and no bad results follow.” For sale by J. R Adams & Son. o

A Toledo genius is in the clutches of the law for having advertised to sell for eight dollars ten steel engravings of scenes in his life of Columbus and then sending the customer a set of Columbian postage stamps. He 'set up a logical defense by alleging that the stamps he sent fulfilled the promises of his advertisement, being steel engraviugs, and due ones at that. Of course he had plenty of suckers. The bigger the swindle the more ravenously the gullible bite. “I consider Chamberlain's cough remedy a speoiSe for croup. It is very pleasant to take, which is- one of the most important requisites where a cough remedy is intended for use among children I have kuown of cases of croup where I know {he life of the little one was saved by the use of Chamberlain’s cough remedy.” J. J. LaGrange, druggist, Avoca, Neb. 30 cent bottles for sale by J. K. Adams & Son. o Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Thb Bkst Salvk in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and postively cures Files, or no pay required. It is guar • ariteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale Dy J. R. Adamahfc Son._ aprS-93 Children Cry for Pitcher’s Castoria.

■mummmmmmmm—amm—m What is Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription l:'or and Children. It contains neither Opium, Morphine other Narcotic substance. It is a harmless for Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, on«l It is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years' use by Millions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays feverishness. Castoria ^prevents vomiting liour Curd, cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. Castoria relieves teething troubles, cures constipation and flatulency. Castoria assimilates the food, regulates tlie stomach and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. CaA toria is the Children's Panacea—the Motltei's Friend.

Castoria. "Castoria Is an excellent medicine for children. Mothers hs-e repeatedly told me ot its good effect upon their children.” Do. G. C. Osaoon, Lowell, Mass. “ Castoria is the best remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope the day is not far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children,' and use Castoria instead of the various quack nost rums w hieh are destroying their loved ones, b.' forcing opiur - morphine, soothing syrup at. 1 o' ler hurtf d events down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves.” Da. J. F. KiNcnxLoa, Conway, Ark.

Caistoria. “ Castoria is so well alapttd to children that I recommend it assnperiortoany preacriptic* known to me.” H. A. Archer. SL D., 1H So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, K. Y, “ Our physicians in die children's department have spoken highly of their experience in their outside practice with Castoria, and although we only have among our medical supplies »hai is known As regular products, yet we ar> free to confess that the merits of Castoria lut won us. hi look with favor upon it." liarrsn Hotpu u and DinrsnaanT, Boston, Maas Aun C. Sum, iVea ,

TT Hurray Street, *'«»’ York City. The Centaur Com p»»y»

I will have in my Jewelry Store an Optician, who conies commended in the high est terms of praise and with recommendations from the most eminent doctors and oculists aud the best men our country affords. This man makes a thorough examination of the eyes, and makes a lens for each eye, so accommodating the two lenses that the wearer sees with comfort, ease and distinctness; This is t^e first opportunity that the citizens of l’ike county have ever had to have their eyes tested in their own respective county. No charges for testing eyes for glasses, and <All Work Guaranteed** I respectfully invite my friends and the public to call at my store and have their eves tested and a pair of Glasses fitted on scientific principles. My Optician’s ability is unquestionable, and you will say so after reading the offer in the circular All are invited and especially the school children. i Very Truly. S. P. HAMMOND.

CARTER'S llTtU IVER PILLS.

CURE Bek Headach e and re lieve all the troubles to* dent to a bilious state of the system. such as DilZiuees, Nausea, Drowsiness. Distress after eating. Pain in the Bide. 4a. While their mos* --- I baa been shown In cmtog , SICK Headache. yet Carter’s Little User Pm* am equally valuable in Constipation, curing andpre* venting this annoying complaint, while they ala* correctaUdisordersofthostoinach.atimnlatetha Brer and regulate the bo rela. Sven if they only HEAD _r from this distressijg com plaint; butfortulately their goodness does notend b ere.and those who once try them will dad these little pillsvainable In so many ways that they will not be wHHag to do without them. Bat after all atct he ld ACHE Li the bane of so many Urea that here is where we make our greet boast. Our pUU cure it while ; Others do not. Carter's Little User Pffla are very small and very easy,to take. One or two pills makes does. They are strtofiy vegetable and do rot gripe or purge, but bjy'their gentle action plsaaeall who use them. In rials at 25 cents; flv: for $1. BfUS by druggists everywhere, or ae-ttl t maiL CARTER MEDICINE CO., Rew York. _ SMALL PILL. SHALL DOSE. SMALL PRICE

Nerve Blood Tonic SOr, per box. Iftrtue. MEDICINE CO., Schenectady, ICY. »na BrockvUle, Cut > W. L. DOUGLAS? S3 SHOE HoTttr. Do you wear them? Wliea next In em< try a pair. Best in t ha world.

If you want a fine HUBS SHOE, made In the Will! = styles, don’t pay $6 tn $t, try my $3, $3.50, $4.(K1x $5 Shoe, They fit <ci al to custom maria aid look Mil wear as wed. * If you > Ish to economize in yoarfootwr ir, cfo so by purchasing V, I., Douglas Shoes. Hams uri (rice stamped on the t c Hi un, look for It when you bu3. w.bBOtreus, iiro^toa. itiaa, sow < For sale by J. li. Young.

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