Pike County Democrat, Volume 27, Number 45, Petersburg, Pike County, 19 March 1897 — Page 4

Br H. Net'. STOOPS. One Tear, la advance...II ®> Bix Months, in advance....— 06 f hr Spike (Eountg §mo rrat Entered at the poetofllee In Petersburg for transmission through the mails as seeondelass matter. FRIDAY, MARCH 19,1897.

' Give the republican managers all the rojie they want. If they want to make a high tariff, let 'em go. Give 'em four years of smooth sailing and they will go out of eight in 1900. The republican town committee has fixed next Monday as the Utne foF holding the town primary to nominate candidates for city officers to be elected in May. The field is full of candidates. The drug store men have registered a kick against the quart shop law. They will now have to t^ke out license or quit selling whir . v. -They are placed in the same class with s.uar? shops. With the convening of the extra session of congress, the- prize light in Nevada, St. Patrick's day and the hanging in Kentucky the week has been crowded full of interesting events. Great days these be. What good does it do the people of the United States to have money so dear that; they cannot buy it with anything they can produce? It makes them go without money jod prevents extravagance and luxury. The leading republican editors of Indiana will all be tak :i care of by the present administration, but the x roads editors will have to hump for themselves for the,next four years. They don't seem to be in the push to any great extent. The supreme court has decided that a township is not re-pored to pay ^the livery hire of township trustees. It is said that some of the townships of Pike county have paid livery bills for trustees, but this decision will knock them out in the future. ...*T In this issue- wiil be found the titles of the laws enacted at the last session of the legislature. Many of the laws enacted are of but little consequence. In future issues the Democrat will publish a few of the more important measures that will become laws. The flood of l'-VG will go -down into history as one of the most devastating in the history of Southern Indiana. Besides the low to thosejnciiing lands jn Rie bottoms the railroads have suffered beyond cbmpre- j hens ion. It will fake a million dollars to repair the loss to, the railroads in Indiana alone. _<_ I Aetkk the .‘list of March a number of our single subscribers will be cut off if they do not send in the cash or notify us of a pnmpt remittance. It takes money to send out papers ui.d ail single list subst-rib- i ers wiil be required to pav in advance. If, you want the news from Pike county send the money at once.

Ir our republican friend* would make their promise* good they should send along that confidence aud prosperity that was talked of so much last fall. The inauguration is over and I be floods are subsiding,and the fsople would feel jubilant to have the confidence-prosperity wave follow in a short space of time. Uncork and let ‘cr come at once. Tint McKinley congress is now in session. A new tariff bill will be the one lc&tn feat< ureof the extra session. The committee which has in charge the remodeling of the tariff has agreed on a wool schedule which places a duty of 10 cents per pound ou unwashed and 50 and 30 on cleaned wools. es your clothing and woolen goods. This will suit the farmer and laboring man. Oh. ye*. _ Ths ofBce-seekers an* now setting up a howl about the civil service laws. It is a splendid thing for the congressmen to relieve themselves «'f a great deal of worry. They simply lei! the thousand* of applicants that the positions they seek are gorecned by the civil service low* and that thev will have to wait until the offh e-lgdder dies. It is hard on the ward politicians who want a soft snap. Politicians have finally taken the civil service seriously. According to the reports1 of the civil service © -(amission, over tat thousand more people applied for blanks and instructions concerning the service during the first two month* of 1897 than during a comparative period of the year before. With this healthy showing of material the civil service commission offers aery little encouragement to applicants. There are enough names of ‘eltgibles" on the list of the commission already to fill all vacancies that wjjl occur for some tune to come.

\ Completed Legislation, The follj^ring are the bills that have parsed both houses and been sigued by the governor since the beginning of the session: House bill No. 1, appropriating $105,000 to defray the expenses of the general assembly. Senate bill No. 28. relating to the time of holding court in the Seventeenth judicial Circuit. Senate bill No. 33. relating to the time of holding court in the Fifty-seventh judicial circuit. Senate bill No. 34, relating to the time of holding court in the Sixth judicial circuit. Senate bill No. 43, legalizing certain acts of the town of Lowell, Lake county. Senate bill No. 44, legalizing certain acts of the trustees of the town of Whiting, Lake county. House bill No., 100, fixing the time of holding court in the Twentieth judicial circuit. House! bill No. 843, requiring the Terre Haute & Richmond railroad company and the Terre Haute & Indianapolis railroad company to furnish the legislature with

certain statements. Senate bill No. 221, fixing the time of holding court in the Third judicial district. Senate bill No. 228, fixing the time of bolding court in the Twenty-second judicial circuit. Senate bill No. 62, prescribing the terms of office of judges of the appellate court. llous<! bdl No. 306, requiring certain | county officials to execute, free of charge, papers for the purpose of securing pensions. Senate bill No. 48, defining the Thirtysecond judicial circuit, and creating ahd defining the Sixteenth judicial circuit. Senate bill No. 307, legalizing the incorporation of the town of Koaun, Wabash county. Senate bill No. 6, granting certain powers to boards of county commissioners in certain cases. House bill No. 171, legalizing the incorporation of the town of Keystone, Wells county. House bill No. 367, appropriating $358 to reimburse ex-Governor Matthews for expenses at Chiekamauga and Chattanooga National Military park. House bill No. 15, to provide for a committee to vi>it penal and benevolent institutions for certain purposes. Senate bill No. 325. legalizing the action "f the board of trusses of Waterloo.-De-Kalb county, in relation to the equipment of a town hall. House bill No. 479, creating a superior court for Grant and Howard counties. House bill No. 188, Legalizing certain acts of the town of Irvington. (Not approved but allowed to become a law by lapse of time.) . House bill No. 312, to legalize the incorporation of Greenville. Floyd county. House bill—NtC96, amending Section 1 of an act for the regulation of weights and measures. , Senate tall No. 70, authorizing the incorporation of boards of commission of foreign missions, of the governing bodies and religious societies, etc. Senate bill No. 208, fixing the time of holding court in the Nineteenth judicial. • irvuit. Senate bill No. 89, fixing the compensation and prescribing the duties of certain state and county officers. Home bill No, 177, repealing Sections 217, 218, 219 and 220 of an act concerning taxation. House bill No* 424, to legalize the joint session of commissioners .of Knox and Sullivan counties for the establishment of a drain i|n said counties. House bill No. 49, appropriating money for'paving streets in front of State property in rin. city >f Indianapolis. House bill No. 489. to legalize the ineor

poration of the town of Andrews, Huntington county. House bill No. 35t, to legalize the incorporation of the town of Maucl:port, Harrison county. House bill No. 214, to legalize the incortown of Poneto, Wells poratiou of the count r. Senate bill No. 5 regulating the arrest and surrender of fugitives from other states, etc*. and bill No. ITS, concerning tlie care control of orphan and def^ndent t ml Iren. etc. Se nate toil No. 176, authorizing counties, cities! towns and towtislups to make donation." to educational institutions, providing mean* of raising money therefor, etc. Senate bid No. 227. fixing the time for holding court in the Fourth judicial circuit. Senate bill No. 34<>, amending section 7S of “An act concerning the incorporation and government of cities- having more than 100,000 population.” (ludianapolis charter.) Senate bill No. 183, amending Sections 3. and 5 of an act of March 6. 1801,. entitled. “An act concerning elect ions,”-etc. Senate bill No. 125, appropriating money to pay the Warrvn-Scharf asphalt company. Senate lull No. 3, fixing the time of holding court in the Eleventh judicial district. Senate bill No. 400, fixing the time of holding court in the Tenth judicial district. House, bill No. 57S, to provide for the incorporation of railroad companies. House bill No. 1ST, to iegalizeeertain acts of the trustees of the town of Hobart, Lake county. House bill No. 596, to amend section 23 of “in act to incorporate the Terre Haute & Richmond railroad company,” approved January 26, 1847. Senate bill No. 2, making it unlawful to use for testing the weight, grade or value of wheat any measure other than the standard half-bushel furnished by the United

Jm States. (Allowed to become a law without the governor’s signature.) Senate bill No. 21, in regard to taxation, issuing bonds, etc. (Allowed to become a law without the governor’s signature.) House bill No. 441, legislative apportionment bill. i Senate bill No. 106, to amend section 1 of an act to encourage the erection and operation of water works in towns by incorporated associations, etc. Senate bill No. 204, changing the time of electing certain township officei-s, etc. House bill 540, defining Fifth and Sev-' enth judicial circuits. Senate hill No. 90, legalizing acts of county commissioners for salaries allowed to auditors aud treasurers. Senate bill No. 117, providing for establishing Indiana reformatory and appointment of managers thereof. Senate bill No. 339, increasing salary of county treasurer of Marion on account of custody of city funds. (Becomes a law without the signature of the governor.) Senate bill No. 341,' amending certain parts of the charter of the city of Indianap plis, relative to the improvement of streets | and alleys, and making assessments-for the same. Senate bill No. 79, to repeal section 22 of “an act to provide for the incorportion of insurance companies,” etc., approved June l|7, 1852; section 3,729 of revised statutes of 1881. Senate bill No. 256, to provide a statue of Oliver P. Morton in the National statuary hall in the capitol at Washington, D.C., I appropriating $.3,000. Senate bill No. 381, authorizing the trustees of Indiana university to dispose I and make transfer of certain real estate | and invest the proceeds thereof, j Senate bill No. 359, providing for a ihetro- | politau police force in ail cities containing | not less than 10,000 inhabitants and not 3ope thau 35,000. (Allowed to become a w without the governor’s signature.) House bill No. 231, to amend section 31 of an act concerning taxation. House bill No. 433. legalizing certain bonds issued by the city of Jeffersonville. House bill No. 103, to relieve Heuderson Dunkel of Carroll county. House bill No. 450, to amend an act to incorporate the Indiana cotton mills of Cannelton. House bill No. 182, to legalize the official acts of persons under age acting as deputies to any public officers. Senate bill No. 16—Erecting the Jay county circuit court (passed over the governors veto.) House bill No. 206—To regulate the employment of women and children in manufacturing establishments and providing for an inspector. . House bill No. 4%—Providing for the reinvestment of funds belonging to the State University. House bill No. 120—Providing for the discharge of prisoners from the State prisOllS. House bill No. 277—Amending an act providing for a general system of common schools. House bill No., 387—Amending an act concerning ferries. House bill. No. 115—Prescribing certain powers of incorporated c-itics. Senate bill No. 97—Authorizing the appointment of a commissioner of fisheries and prescribing bis duties. Senate bill No. 96— For the protection of: fish in the waters of the State, and providing penalties for the violation of this law. House bill No. 495, Providing for ap

pomiiueiu ana compensation oi custoai&n of state house ami state house engineer. House bill No. IT, to exclude from assessment lands occupied by railroads as right-of-way or ns public highways. House bill No. 87. repealing section 3 of an act concerning the recording of will*, approved March 9,1891. House bill No. 97, to prevent the destruction of quail, ruffled grouse or pinnated grouse. 4 House bill No. 249, requiring the destruction of thistles and noxious weeds on public highways by owner- of adjacent Sands. House bill No. 284, for the protection of owners and keepers of hotels. Senate bill 101, for the incorporation of Farmers" and Citizen#’ voluntary associations lor the purpose of insuring live stock. Senate bill No. 308, to provide fur the examination of mine ^bosses and hoisting engineers and for the issuing of certificates of competency of service. Senate bid No. 92, to amend section 1 of an act approved April 7, 1881, designated as section 1,188 of the revised statutes of 1881, being section 1 of an act to amend an 'act concerning the partition of lands approved May* 2d, 1832, and to repeal an act therein named. House bill No. 637, to require the Terre Haute A: Indianapolis railroad company to make an accounting of moneys due to the public school fund, etc. House bill No. 237, to amend an act concerning release of mortgages, being section 1.05W. revised statutes of 1881. House bill No. f 144, to regulate the duties of county surveyors. House bibLjSb. 142, relating to practice ill libel and slander cases. House bill No. 105, designating who may solemnize marriages. House bill No 44, concerning civil procedure, setting forth forms of verdicts found by juries, etc. House bill No. 110, legalizing acts of notaries public whose commissions have expired,or who have been ineligible to office. Senate bill No. 235—Providing for bond and responsibility thereon in cases of resale of property once sold by receivers, trustees or assignees in voluntary assign- | merit cases. ’ Senate bill No.245—Providing means for ‘ collection of delinquent taxes by county

E ICHARDSON A TAYLOR, Attorneys at Law, Prompt Attention given to ail business. A Notary Public constantly in the office. Office in Carpenter building, Eighth and Main-sts., Petersburg, Ind. Ashby a coffey, g. b. Ashby. C. A. Colley. Attorneys at Law, Will practice in all courts. Special attention given to all civil business. Notary public constantly in the office. Collections made and promptly remitted. Office over S. U. Barrett A Son's store, Petersburg, Ind. g G* DAVENPORT, Attorney at Law. Prompt attention given to all business. Office over J. R. Adams A Son’s drug store, Petersburg, Indiana. T\ H. Dillon V. R. Greene jyLLON A GREENE. Attorneys and Counsellors at Law Will practice in Pike and adjoining counties Caret tfl attention given to all business. Collections given promut attention. NotaryPublic always in office. Office over Citixeus’ State Brtnk, Petersburg, Indiana. S. -9M. & C. L. HOLCOMB, 0 Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all courts. Prompt atten- . lion giveu to all business. Office In Carpenter block, first floor on Kighih-st, Petersburg QOX A ELY, WX. K. COX HOKACK ELY Attorneys at Law, Will practice in the Pike Circuit Court and adjoining counties. Prompt attention given to all civil businesst entrusted to their care. Office over J. R. Adams A Sou’s drug store. Peters burg,. Indiana. L. E. WOOLSEY, Attorney at Law, All business promptly attended to. Collections promptly* made and remitted Abstracts j of Title a specialty. Office in Snyder’s build-1 j ing,opposite Democrat office. Petersburg,ind j . .... ■■ ■ —....

Y R. RICE, Physician and Surgeon. Chronic Disease* a specialty Office over Citizens' State Bank, Petersburg, Indiana. JJUNTER 4 BASINGER, Physicians and Surgeons. Office in the Carpenter building, first floor, opposite court house, Pe»ersburg, lud. All calls promptly answered. p E. HILSMEVER. Physician and Surgeon. Office on Thini-st., next door to postoffiee, Velnen, Indiana. Office hours—T to 9 am, 1 toSnm,6 to 9 pm. All calls promptly answered. yy H, STONECIPHEK, Dental Surgeon. Office in rooms 6 and 7 in Carpenter build- \ ins, Petersburg, Indiana. Operations first- j class. All worn warranted Antesthetios used for painless extraction of teeth. C. MURPHY. Dental Surgeon. Parlors in the Carpenter building, Petersburg, Indiana. Crown and Bridge Work a specialty. All work guaranteed to give satisfaction. ■\TOTICE is hereby given lo all parties in-! terested that I will attend at my office iu j J'teudal, EVERY SATURDAY. To transact business connected with the ! office of trustee of Lockhart township. AM j persons having business with said office will please take notice. J. L. B ASS, Trustee. « hervjby given to all parties tn•d that 1 w ill attend in my office at Notice te rested my residence EVERY MONDAY. To transact business connected with office of trustee of Marlon township. the j All persons having business with said office will > please take notice. T. C. N ELilON, Trustee, j Winslow. Postoffice address: V'OTICK is l^^Sav given to all parties ,t cerned ti it t will attend at n y re«H EVERY WEDNESDAY. entires! deuce To transact business connected with the office of trustee ot Madison township. Positively no business transacted except on office days. J. D. BAItKEK. Trustee. Ptwtefflcc address: Petersburg, ind.

N'OTICR Is liereby clven toali parttea con* eeimed that I will he at my res Hit* nee 4 EVERY TUESDAY T>* attend to business connected with the ! office of trustee of Monroe township. J. M. L*A VIS. Trustee. Postoffice addr> s»: Spurgeon. N OTICE is heiebv Siren to ail persons concerned that I wit! attend at toy office EVERY MOXLAY . T<> transact business connected with the j office of trustee of J<-d>rsou town-hip. L. E. TRAYLOR,Trustee. ‘ Postofflee address: Iva. Ind. , ! tVANTEI>— FAITH FI I. Ml X or WOMEN ** to travel for fesponstbje. estatdlshed i house in Indiana. Salary |7*t m«] rxteiisr*. | Position permanent. . Reference. Enclose I seif-addressedstamped envelope. TheXatio- j ual, star Insurance Building, Chicago. StelliQgs and Ketcham. Agents for Sewing machines WHITE NEW HOlE and other first-claw machine*.. Best grades and lowest prices. FROM $25.00 UP. Expert Sewing machine repairing done and satisfaction guaranteed. TIT ANTED—-FAITH FU L MEN or WOMEN ” L>i travel for responsible established hou«e In Indiana. Salary fTiW and eretwes Position permanent. Hef*»rence. Em lose self-addressed slumped envelope. The National. Stag insurance Building. Chicago.

FOR THREE WEEKS A GOLDEN OPPORTONITY TO SATE HONEY! Never will there be a duplication of the absolntefy wonderful values presented at this sale.; We are prepared to sho^v a large and attractive line of Dress Goods in all the latest styles and new shades. Our Furnishing Goods Department smiles a Springtime welcome to you.

All of the new, fresh, neat designs in Percales and Fancy Shirts, with detached Collars and Link Cuffs, in ^ Plaids, Stripes and Checks, which are Past and durable. The handsomest line of "Neckwear in Tucks, 4-m-IIand, Lawn Bows, Club Bows and String Ties ever shown. Our Hat Department is complete, and we can show you all of the latest shapes in Stiff, Alpine and R. R. shapes. A complete line^of Men’s, Boy’s and Children’s Clothing in ail of the new colors; nobby and stylish. ; --——- J3|pCome and learn our prices for good goods. W. L. BARRETT, (Successor to S. G. Barrett & Son,) PETERSBURG, - - - INDIANA.

* ; Winter Suitings i We have the latest patterns atui styles to select from. $ t splits ^Ca.d.e to IL^ea.s'u.ie: I ■ $1©, IQ, $20, S22 and TTp. f J Pants Mads to OxcLex: i a^s, 5, a®, 7, as and TTp. 5 , Burger & Bra, Merchant Tailors , Pike Co. Id fafliM BerbMre Swine

Some large broad backed, square hamrued, all around good Pigs, of both sexes, for sale at reasonable prices. Come aud see them. I know you will like them. M. L_. HEATHMAN 3-leasesa.,Xa».'atiauaak.

H. L. DOUGLAS w $0.00 SHOE || The Style. Fit end Weer myf ■■ could not be iimvroved for g

w. L. Dongles Skoctbecaowdwf are the best. Far sale by

V. L. Doughs $3.50. $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes are the productions erf skilled workmen, from the bet material possible to put into shoes sold at these prices. We make also $250 and $2.25 shoes for men, and $2250, $2.00 and $1.75 for boys, and the V. L. Douglas $3230 Police shoe, very suitable far letter-carriers, policemen and others having much walking to do.

We are constantly adding new styles to oar already large Tarietv. and there is no reason whv you cannot be suited, so insist taring \V. L. Douglas Shoes from We use graded of the shoes.

. If dealer cannot (apply yam, vrite W. L DOUGLAS, Brockton, Hot Cataloock Free.

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