Pike County Democrat, Volume 25, Number 44, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 March 1895 — Page 7

' INDIRECT TAXATION. It Both the I’eopte and the Gown* saeat. Say* President Fa ore, of France. Tho Net# York Press of February 3d jmMishes au article by Francois Felix Faure, the nevr president of France. As Faure neither believes in “protection” nor indirect taxation of any kind the Press, which is a McKinley organ, cautions its readers against his theories which, however interesting, “are distinctly opposed to those which would fit American conditions.” It, however, adds that by many “he is considered to be one of the greatest living authorities on governmental finance.” President Fanre is explaining- the cause of the rapidly increasing expenditures df all civilized countries, fie thinks it largely due te the fact that all taxation is mainly iafipect and that indirect taxation always benefits special Interests. These special interests are always lobbying to have indirect taxes increased or at least not diminished. They favor increased grvernanental eXpfcnditures*oping—as is usually the case—that ’they will lead to more indirect taxes. Parenthetically, % may be remarked, *that this is one explanation of the ‘“Billion-Hollar Congress’’ of 1MKX The ^protected barons of this country hoped by greatly increased expenditures for 'pensions, bounties, canals, Mete., to Privet MeKinleyis* upon this country. It al6o«?xplains the anger of tthis same "privileged class at the reduction of ex"penditrures, by the democrats, and the - substitution of income for tariff taxa

tion to meet pai* of the expenditures •contracted by the republican congress. Income taxation being1 direst, does not inure to thr benefit of special interests. In fact, it rests most heavily upon those enjoying1 special «r monopoly T privileges. Speaking off the increasing burden caused by the increased ^expenditures, ‘President Feure says iafpart: “Any effort to establish the exaot * distribution** the burden is necessarily hampered by the indirect nature of -present taxation. It icaalso surprising 'that special interests are permitted, as they are, tr take advantage of the tax- ‘ Ing power «to further individual ends. ‘Thenpower to tax is ordinarily connected in the general aiind with the power to “raise mono?,’. But taxation will accomplish a great deal more than the raiser of money. It is a wealthdistributing influence. In truth it may be doubted whether the power to tax is not the whole of the power to govern. ^sa«4^yiewing now the intimilcy of the comh^ctooxi between the power to tax and certain special interests, and following a logical mefthod of seeking for the cause in the effect, we may conclude fer some reason or other benefit accrues to somebody through this general increase in the-expenditwes of the world’s governments. But who are 3these beneficiaries? •‘The most practical method of establishing that would be to effect a reduction it the budget regardless of the representations of special interests. It usually happen& that those interests which are most active in the lobby have , greate st influence .in the preparation of the budget, llor comes it that the existence of this lobby is possible? That is, how can the special interests which maintain them afford the exjpeaso? “Obviously, because their profits under the existing exercise of the taxing power are very ample. ‘It ir. therefore certain that an interest which maintains its pre-eminence through the taxing power of the government creating it must reap very great advantages. Did it not, it could never maintain the vast and intricate system rendered essential for the preservation of its supremacy. | J „ “A consideration of ‘these facts may! make it more evident why the governmental expense accounts d<*> nqt de-l creasa1. Once ajxew source «f expenditures has been discovered, it becomes almbst impossible to close it There is sureto be some interest battling for its retention, and there is, moreover, a certainty that ether schemes are in contemplation, a&l clamorous for a representation oa the fiscal Kst. There is something almost pathetic in the expectation of one administration after another that tljie expense account must decrease with the year to Come. The i year comes, but an increase comes with it. “The populations of the world are having a heavier weight to sustain as the years elapse. What then will they do when the truth dawns upon them? “It is perhaps unfortunate that this whole subject of governmental costliness is So little observed. Hay, the fact that a vast official system expends so many millions a year ^affords positive pride to many of its citizens. Few reflect that while the burdens ©f such expenditures must be sustained Vy all directly, in a greater or less degree, the resulting benefits of a direet nature have to be in the very nature of the case, reserved for the few.”

LOWER PRICES. Cheaper and Better Clothings Sow Betas Offered to Purchaser*. According to the American Wool and Cotton Reporter, the enrtailment of purchases has not only had the effect of causing manufacturers to sell goods at lower prices, but it has also eaused them to turn out better weaving and more honest fabrics. In the current issue of the Reporter is an intelligent article on “The Retail Clothier,” which nays: “The manufacturer of men’s wear woolens who desires to be most successful must know what the retail clothier is doing. The makers ai>d handlers of cloths have probably more problems affecting the market for fabrics to consider than ever before. The straightened circumstances of the great mass of the people during the past two years have contributed in no email degree to the exactions the mill owners are now obliged to take cognizance of. The progressive retailer of clothing has discovered that he is obliged to guarantee every article he sella, not only as to> quality of goods but as to style and make as welL “There ai-e now clothiers in every city that ass ume all ****r>oasibiiity Ur

the goods they sell, Mid for the Operations of the whims of the custom en also, never hesitating jto exchange goods or pay money hack, whether there exists any just ciiaso for the rc* turn of the purchase or not.” Tl^e Reporter goes on to say that the business of making rea dy-made—Of, as the better class of dealers call it— 1 “ready to wear” tlotbing, has been revolutionised within the past two | years. The goods arc better and the style and make are better; in fact, some of the leading manufacturers claim that their product cannot be excelled by the best tailors who make to i measure, and very many are now | 1 wearing ready-made clothing who | contd not be induced to consider it two ; I years ago. The writer adds? V j .■ "It requires no argument to support j tk© proposition that this condition has j a large influence upon mills and cloth factors. The system of guaranteeing clothing leads to more full and more j truthful descriptions of goods by sales- ; men to customers, which results ia a ; more general and accurate knowledge I possessed by people generally; ‘'There is now no necessary article of apparel worn by man, woman or child that Is not to be had ready made, from the first tiny ‘slip’ dress the infant dons, to the last garment worm, after the wearer has oeased to know or-care about clothes. •‘This new and rising idea wfll have considerable influence upon the ability ! of American manufacturers to held the I home market against, the importers of j English cloths. People have a very | fair understanding of the English methods of adul terating medium-priced goods for this market, and one of the guarantees that will be next season exacted from retailers will he 'that the goods offered are not English made.” \ Surely such a condition ef affairs is mot undesirable. The gost of clothing is next to the outlay for food and shelter, and anything which tends to reduce this cost benefits the whole body of our population. Sever mind the manufacturer; he is able to take care of himself. As Lowell has well said, property is never without friends to defend it and see that it is not imposed upon by legislation or otherwise. And if the necessities «f the time not only cheapen goods hut cause mills to produce them of better quality and manufacturers to make them up better and more stylishly, who is there to say nay?—Kew Age.

- Got. XchMCt Tariff 1*01111100. A correspondent states that Knutn Nelson, the senator-elect "from Minnesota, favors Gov. McKinley as a candidate for the presidency. Gov. Nelson served with liaj. McKinley in congress, and probably has a personal attachment to hka. a* hail many of his associates. from his estimable qualities of character. He very likely reasons that Gov. McKinley is not essentially different from the bulk of his party on the tariff question, and in this he is within the facts in the case. Mr. Nelson did not vote with his party on the tariff when in congress, though he did not vote against the McKinly bill, as stated by one of onr contemporaries, because he was not in congress when that bill was passed. His position is that of a low tariff republican. He has never had the disposition to leave the party because of its high tariff attitude, but he has voted against it on that question, and he is iikely to do it again. Ke has elearly the courage of his convictions to this extent, and he has not recanted those convictions. We are strongly inclined to believe his republican constituents are with him here, for the republicans of Minnesota have given evidence on more than oue occasion that they are low tariff men. Boston Herald. An Effective Exposure. Mr. William Lloyd Garrison, in his Upton speed! recently made a good point upon those who, like Senator Hoar, fatuously speak of free trade and slavery as allies. The charge implies a misnomer on its face. In treating this subject further Mr. Garrison mentions as prominent advocates of free trade in this country his own father, William Lloyd Garrison, Henry Ward Beecher and James Freeman Clarke, who. according to this theory, were allies of slavery. Nothing could well be more exquisitely absurd than sttch a classification. Mr. Garrison mentions further, of those abroad whd were free traders, George Thom pson, Richard Cebden, John Bright, Harriet Martineam John Stuart Mill arfd Prof. Cairaes, every on® of whom wa% a pronounced opponent of slavery. Shackles upon men saay logically imply shackles upon trade also, but freedom for men clearly* implies freedom for trade, if there be any connection between the two systems.—Boston Herald.

<U«*ve Up the Ghost. The manufacturers of sanitary ware have been in a trust of some kind most of the time since 1380. Usually their profits are enormous. The finest residences in Trenton, N. J., arc owned by these manufacturers. They got seared at the proposed reduction of tariff duties and in December, 1893, began to break agreements—in spite of $5®0 forfeits—and to cut prices. Three redactions, amounting to 57% per cent., have been made since then. 0»n February 3, 1895.; the trust gave up the ghost and now there is free competition. How long it prill remain free is uncertain. It is certain, however, that no trust can ever again charge us McKinley prices. Duties now vary from 20 to 40 instead of from 35 to 60 per cent. II ok to Aaaex Newfoundland. Tim New York Press, with hundreds of other high protection organs, is clamoring to have Newfoundland annexed to this country. The greatest' benefit oil annexation would come to both countries from the opening of our markets iso Newfoundland’s fish and the opening of her markets to the products which she wishes to obtain from us in exchange for her fish. This benefit can be speedily obtained by free trade declarations on the part of each country. This will do the whole business and we will not have to pay several miUjons of dollars to get possession of a bankrupt country. This is a practical way of solving the problem for hath countries.

SERVED IN TWO WARS. Tfco Grip Almost Won Where the Ballot Failed. Oar Sympathies Always En!Utc-d la tha lufirm'.tiea of Uw Vetera u. <From Ou UtraUL, Woodstock, Fa.) There is an old soldier in Woodstock, Vs., who served in the war with Mexico and in the war of the rebellion, Mr. LeviMclnturff. He passed through both these wars with* ant a serious wound. The hardships, how* ever, told seriously on him, for when the grip attacked him four years ago it nearly killed him. Who can look on the infirmi* ties of a veteran without a feeling of the deepest sympathy! His townspeople saw him confined to his house so prostrated with great nervousness that he could not hold a knife and fork at the table, scarcely able to walk too, and as lie attempted it, he often stumbled and fell. 'They saw him treated by the best talent to be had—hot still he suffered on for four years, and gave up finally in despair. One day, however, be was struck by the account of a cure which bad been effseted by tbe use of Dr. Williams* Pink Pills. He immediately ordered a box and commenced taking them. He says he was greatly relieved within three days* time. The blood found its way to his fingers end his hands which had been pal* sied assumed a natural color, and he was soon enabled to use his knife and fork at the table. He has recovered his strength to such an extent that he is able to chop wood, sh<h'k corn and do his regular work about his home. He now snym he can not only walk to Woodstock,-but can walk across the mountains. He is able to lift up a fifty-two Sound weight with one hand and says he oes not know what Dr. Williams* Pink Pills have done for others, hut knows that they have done a great work for him. He was in town last Monday, court day, and was loud in his praises of the medicine that had given him so great relief. He purchased another box and took it home with him. Mr. Mclnturff Is willing to make affidavit to these facts. The proprietors of Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills state that they are not a patent medicine but a prescription used for many years by an eminent practitioner who produced the most wonderful results with them, caring all forms of weakness arising from a watery condition of the blood or shattered nerves, two fruitful causes of almost every ill to which flesh is heir. The pills are also a specific for the troubles peculiar to females, such as suppressions, all forms of weakness, chronic constipation, bearing down pains, etc., and in the case of then will give speedy relief and effect a permanent care in all cases arising from mental worry, overwork, or excesses of whatever nature. ^They are entirely harmless and can be given to weak and sickly children with the greatest good and without the slightest danger. Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will he sent post paid on receipt of price, <50centsa box, or six boxes for *2.50— they are uever sold In bulk or by the 100) by addressing Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company, Schenectady,

PICKINGS FROM EUROPE. The people of Great Britain consume less tobacco per head than those of any other civilized country, only twenty* three ounces to the inhabitant. The German reichstag has voted to appropriate 4,000,000 marks for the Kaiser Wilhelm memorial. The second installment of the fund has been ordered paid. The Belgian government has decided ; to propose to the chamber of deputies to annex the Congo Free State to Belgium. Premier De Burlet says the powers will not object. , Presides*- Faure is still reaching out for popularity in France. De has just paid a bill of $20,000 for a quarter ! of a bottle of wine supplied to every soldier in the army with which to drink his health. A moxi'mkkt to King Ludwig II. of Bavaria was erected some months ago at Mumau, but not paid for. The committee in charge sent the bill for the deficit, 4.000 marks, to the prince regent, who paid it. At Berne recently a husband and ! wife, both Russians, took their degrees of doctor of ^philosophy at the same time. TheyAveee examined in adjoining rooms, the examining professors going from one to the other, lx a Hungarian village .recently a farmer tried to shoot his tenth wife and her father. He explained that the previous nine wives had all consented to be divorced when he asked them, hut that this one had annoyed him by refusing, owing to the injudicious ad vice of hear father*

UTTLE SMILES. If figures never lie, thbn woman’s shoulders are higher than her head.— Galveston News. Wicks—'“They say old Hardup has lost his grips.” Bieks—“What a lucky old chap. I wish I could lose mine.”— Philadelphia Inquirer. * Mr. Simfson, Sr.—“Doan’ yo’ sass me, nigger!” Mr. Simpson, Jr.—“I ain’t er sassin yo.” Mr. Simpeon. Sr.— “VTal, den, doan’ look «* if yo’ war!”— Judge. Unless a man loves a woman he does not want her to pet him. He would rather put arnica on his own sore than have a woman ■whom he dislikes doit.— Atchison Globe. Old Offender—“W’at yer arrestin’ me fer? I hain’t done nothin’ fer a year.” Officer—“That’s the time yc hit it right; the charge is going to be vagrancy.”—Kate Field. Visitor—“This must be a remarkably healthy locality. I never saw so many old people in as small a town before.” The Local Pessimist—“Yas, they keep a-livin’ on because this here place ain't one no decent man wants to be found dead in.”—Indianapolis Sentinel. She sighed. She had been looking into the mirror, but still she signed. “Yes," she admitted, “I have reached the age when I must expect to stand up in a crowded car. I cab neither get a seat on account of my youthful beauty nor by reason of my helpless old age.” —Indianapolis Journal. AROUND THE GLOBE. - Tins Hindoos have no word for friend, because they use the wor l brother instead. Austrian coach men sprinkle a pinch of arsenic in the feed of their horses to make them look sleek. A number of London streets are more popular on one side than on the other, and the rates of rent differ proportion* atelv.

The Safe Sid*. Little Bertram Is a bold boy, and ■pends me eh of his time in parading up and down with a fierce expression ' bn his face. One day his nnele asked him: “What are you going to be when you grow up?” “Soldier, of course.” “But rota might get killed." “ Whod kill me?” “•The enemy, naturally.1* “Then I’ll be the enemy.”—Youth’s Companion. flow** Thu: We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that, cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Ckkxbt & Co.. Props., Toledo, O. Wo, the undersigned. hare known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him pgffectly honorable in all business transaMsona and financially aide to cany out any ohltoaHoa made by their firm. West ft Truss, Wholesale Druggists, To* todo, O. Wakiing, Kinnan ft Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Hall’s Catarrh Cure la taken internally, acting directly on the blood and mucous Hrfaeea of the system Price, 75c. per bottle. Bold by all Druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family PUu, 25c.

First Pumxt Wwus—“I am so sorry your husband died. And then the funeral expensesl” Second Ditto—**Oh, I wouldn’t have minded the funeral expenses if he had only remained aMvu.”—Fhegenda Blaetter. Caller—“Did your mother do any of the work on this picturet” Flossie—“Yes’m; site talked tor lire or six weeks tryin’ to make folks think she painted it.”—Inter Ocean. Nervousness has as many queer symptoms. But whatever these may be, they one and ail depart in consequence of the soothing, invigorating influence of Hoetetter’s Stomach Bitters, which tones the system through the medium of thorough digestion and assimilation. Tremulous nerves soon acquire steadiness by its use. It promotes sleep and appetite, and fortifies the system against disease. Malaria, constipation, rheumatism and kidney troubles are relieved by it. It was asked about an indifferent football player what place he occupied in the field— was he a full-back or a half-back* “No,” was the reply, “he was a drawback. TitBiU. Beat of All To cleanse toe system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for au toe family and costs only 50 cents; the large size fl. Try it and be pleased. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. A gentleman who discovered that he was standing on a lady’s train had the presence of mind to remark: “Though I may not have the power to draw an angel from the skies, I have pinned oue to the earth.” The lady excused him. The Hamilton, Brown Shoe Co., St. Louis, need not complain of hard times, as following comparative figures will show: Sales lor 1896 up to March 1st..11,003.831.44 Sales for same period 1804.. 904,968. *4 Gain 1896 to March 1st.. 897.876.20 She—“CoL Firstnite considers himself such a critic that he never smiles during a performance.” He-“But you should see him between the acts.”

A Bank Failure. AN INVESTIGATION DEflANDED. A general banking business is done by the lniman system, because tbe blood de’posits in its vaults whatever wealth we may gain from day to day. This wealth is laid up against “a Tainy day ” as a reserve fund —we’re iu a condition of healthy prosperity if we have laid away sufficient capital to draw upou in the hour of our greatest neid. There is danger in getting thin, because jit’s a sign of letting down in health. To grin iu blood is nearly always to gain in wh ilesome flesh. The odds are in favor of ihe germs of consumption, grip, or pneumonia, if our liver be inactive aud our blood impure, or if our flesh be reduced belo :* a nealtlty standard. What is required is an increase iuourgerm-fighting strength. Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery enri hes the blood and makes it wholesome, s ops the waste of tissue and at the same time builds up tbe strength- A medicine which will rid the blood of its poisons, cleanse and invigorate the great organs of tlte body, vitalize the system, thrill the whole being with new energy and make permanent work of it, is surely a Temedy of great value. But when we make a positive statement that qS per cent, of all cases of consumption can, if taken in the early stages of the disease, be CURED with the “ Discovery,” it seems like a bold assertion. All Dr. Pierce asks is that you make a thorough investigation and satisfy youiseftf of the truth of his assertion. By sending to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.. yon can get a free book with the names, addresser and photographs of a large number of t; lose cured of throat, bronchial and lung diseases, as well as of skin and scrofulous affec ions by the “ Golden Medical Discovery. ” Mhey also publish a book of 160 pages, being "a medical treatise on consumption,bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, which will be mailed on receipt of address and sis cents in stamps.

’HE U. S. Government officially reports ROYAL Baking Powder superior to all others in leavening strength. (Srn&Hm AflDtfUlhSVl) It is the best and most economical. ROYAL BAK1K3 POWDER 00b, 106 WALL tT., NEW-YORK,

Sauurt Boy. “Do you think you will need the comfortable to-night, “ Caleb?” said Mrs. Penguin to her youthful son. “No, mamma,” said little Caleb, “I thin* I should be more comfortable without it.”—N. Y. Sun, f. —Great mischiefs happen more often from folly, meanness and eanity than from the greater sins of ararice and ambition.—Burke. T

“How is vour wife!” “Um, her bead has been troubling her a good deal this year.* “Nervous headache T* “Not exactly. Sbs keeps on wanting a new hat every four weeks.”—Tit-Bits. Mamma—“Why don’t you eat your plus* pudding. Richie!” Rkhie (grown critical with repletion)—“There’s too much eoksgn* u thj» sauce.” Men who declare the worfal owes tlwna living are usually too lasy to hustle around and collect it.—Texas Sittings.

St. Jacobs Oil is made to cure a! RHEUMATISM5

“Aye! There’s the rub!” And that oueht to be enough in itself to seal the

doom of bar soap. This rubbing with soap may get clothes ctean, if you work hard enough, but can't you see how it wears them out? Follow the directions that come on every package of Pearline, and you’ll find that you not only do away with the hard and ruinous work of rubbing—but that yon save time, and actually get better results. At every point Pearline is better than soap. But the mere fact that Pearline saves the rubbing—that ought to settle it TTHTIT A D U Peddlers will tell yoe ** this is as DC W nI\Er good as" or “the same as Pearl, ine.” IT'S FALSE—Pearline is never peddled.'1 If your grocer sends you an imitation, be honest—send it tetk. <0

m “We think Plso’s CURE for CONSUMPTION is the only medicine for coughs.”— Jennie Pinckard, Springfield, HI., October i; 1894.

CONSUMPTION

.CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. BEST COUGH SYRUP.... TASTES OOOD. USE IN TIME. SOLD BY DRUGOISTS. 15 CENTS.

HWlvmFY NW Ifmin Itn fm nn humm THE POT INSULTED THE KETTLE BECAUSE THE COOK HAD NOT USED SAPOLIO GOOD COOKING DEMANDS CLEANLINESS. SAPOLIO SHOULD be used in every KITCHEN*

$2.50 a Bbl. Ur>Nt irMm *f POTATOES for M la Bwrici. Tk***i.i«l Mew Yorker" | ear early wU a jM4 ef ?41 kuk* fotaci ‘ ‘ ~ ' Prtee. dirt cheap. Oar wral » Miwaad MBtl* U-ltafliadltk JoHirk. SALZEK SEES CO.. I “«iir»ISewYorker" *lre. , ^Bwk. 144 | TELEGRAPHY

thrive on Scott’s Emulsion when nil the rest of their food seems to go to waste. Thin Babies and Weak Children grow strong% plump and healthy by taking it Scott’s Emulsion overcomes inherited weakness and all the tendencies toward Emaciation or Consumption. Thin, weak babies and growing children and all persons suffering from Loss of Flesh, Weak Lungs, Chronic Coughs, and Wasting Diseases will receive untold benefits from this great nourishment The formula for making Scott’s Emulsion has been endorsed by the medical world for twenty years. No secret about it Sendfee pamphlet am Scott's Emulsion. FREE. Scott & Bowne, N. Y. All Druggists. SO cents and $ I.

The Greatest Medical Discover? of the Age. KENNEDY’S MEDICAL DISCOVERT. DONALD KENNEDY, if ROXBURY, BASS., Has discovered in one of our common pasture weeds a remedy that cures every kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofula down to a common Pimple. . He has tried it in over eleven hundred cases, and never failed except in two-eases (both thunder humor.) Hinas now in her possession over two hundred certificate* of its value, ail within twenty miles of Boston. Send postal card for book. A benefit is always experienced from th» first bottle, and a perfect cure is warranted when the right quantity is taken. When the lungs are affected it causes shooting pains, like needles passing through them; the same with the Over or Bowels. This is caused by the ducts being stopped, and always disappears in a week after taking it. Read the label. If die stomach is foul or bilious it will cause squeamish feelings at first. No change of diet ever necessary. Eat die best you can get, and enough of it. Dose, one tablespoonfui in water at bedtime. Sold by all Druggists.

BO MOT BE DECEIVED with Pastes, Enamels, and Paints which •tain the hands, injure the iron, and hone, red. The Rising Sun Store Polish is Brilliant, Odorless, and Durable. Each package-* contains six ounces; when moistened will make several boxes of Paste Polish. HAS AN ANNUAL SALE OF 3,000 TONS*

DAVIS HAMS m PQWEB -JBREAM SEPARATOR One-third more butter wad of higher quality than by other known cystoma* SAVES MONEY AND LABOR Si*** from | to MH Cows. Pamphlet Malted Pro*. Agent* Wanted' DAVIS * RASKIN BLDG. AND MI'S. OCX, Sole Manufacturers, Chicago, 111

A. N. K-, B. 1543. nnucM \ntmxtt to advkktiskks fueamk •taU that r«* MW the A(tTtrti»acO tM« * *