Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 5, Petersburg, Pike County, 11 June 1897 — Page 8

——-----■ Talk Abut Salami 6i», A strong company from Oakland City Is leasing a large body of tend mar Velpen, Pike county for tin purpose of finding gas or oil and if they find gas in paying quantities they am able io pipe it in tile cities. They feel confident they will find oil in paying quantities. They will push the work as rapidly as possible. Velpen citixens should be proud that such a strong company has taken hold of the matter.— Oakland (Sty Enterprise. The Oakland City gas company has closed a contract with Harvey 4t Day of Mooreerilie* to drill a w«U at the "above named place. Drilling will commence About the first of July. The gas at Petersburg continues to flow with as much force as ever and they have began to bore two more wells.— Huntingburg Argus. The sleepy town of Petersburg, the county seat of Pike county, like the sleeping castle of the fairy story, has at last been roused from its lethargy and all is now bustle and confusion where but a short time ago peace and serenity prevailed. Bnt instead all this change having been brought about by a wandering prince impressing a kiss upon the cheek of the slumbering princess across whose golden curls the peeping sunshine fell, this awakening has been rude and noisy, though none the less welcome. In fact a “dead and buried” town would be roused b? the roaring, screeching sound of a gushing gas well—it’s enough to make the dusty ear of death awake and hear. They’ve sure got a gusher, with a pressure, they say, of 573 pounds to the square inch, which we took for granted, not muring to

test the accuracy of the claim, in the display of it* might there was some disappointment, a* the flame wa» made to shoot horizontal!y instead of perpendicularly. But it vent far enough at that to show what it is capable of doing. Petersburg itself is a beautifully quaint town, with its hills and its hollows, its fine dwellings and its lowly cots, its magnificent public buildings and its paved streets laid out by the semi-cardinal point* from northeast to southeast to southwest and southeast to northwest. Main street was once an old Indian trail and a* the town grew the new streets were platted parallel or at right angles to it. Petersburg’s gusher has knocked out two theories regard) ng natural gas: You must strike Trenton rock to get gas: the gas belt lies between the north fork of White river and the Wabash. In this well they did not find Trenton rock though they weut down 1161 feet; the “gas belt” Is unbuckled for Petersburg lies south of both branches of White river. They have the gas fever down there now and there isn’t a strip of land nor a piece of property for sale—at least we could nit buy even a lot in a grave yard. A derrick is already up alongside the railroad at the river this side of Petersburg, others are in course of construction, and a company has been formed in Washington to bore down into the very bowels of mother earth, if need be. to learn whether dame nature is running a gas factory under that uity.—(.'lay City Democrat. Hon. James S. McCoy of Petersburg, called Thursday to renew. He reports the iuterest in gas and oil in his neighborhood a* unabated. He expect* to bore on his farm iu Knox county.—Washington Advertiser. Winslow has not the “gas“ enthusiasm that is found in Petersburg, but has bo(>e*. Some time they will get it and perhaps Petersburg may yet have a healthy rival yi W’inslow. We have the best location as a county town and just as good, advantages as regards the outside world. But hofies may be vain and as yet gas is an unknown quantity.—Winslow Era. Prom a letter written by Rev. J, G underman «l Dimoopale, Michigan, we are permitted to make this extract: I have no hesitation in rec* an mending Dr. King's New Discovery, a* results were almost marvelous in the ease or my wile. While 1 was pastor of the Baptist church at Rives Junction she was brought down with pneumonia succeeding erippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing j would last hours witn little ieteruptiou and It seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr. King's New Discovery; it Was quick in iu work and highly satisfactory in its result*." Trial bottles free at J. R. Adams k Son’s drug store. Regular sue ftuc and fil.«0. Our Clubbing Kates. The Dkxocuat ha* made arrangements whereby it can furnish papers and magazines at greatly reduced price*. IV Dkuoceat will be furnished with any of the paper* named below one year for the following price*. The publication* are all Ursula*?: Scientific Vnifrlca.t . , ...... ... $3*5 Cincinnati Knqutrrr. ....... ...._.... 1 T& lodiaaapotf* Sentinel.. _ ... ..._ 174 KtsYofl WorW. ... m St. Loots Republic . .. ififi (smile's Weekly SSS New York World Almanac. . ... I 40 Review of Reviews . . 3 85 Farm, Field anU Pireslde . 115 Marvelous Result*. Wool and Works Owmotsuiian I 96 t W

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ft BnlllBflVl Mtltr* iFro» oar regular correspondent,} W.LSHISOTOH, June 7,1897. If Shakespeare were alive and writing abort the sugar trust scandal ha would probably make l*uek say, “What cowards these senators be," instead of, "What fools these mortals be." The Tillman resolution has not been reported to the Senate, but it ts dead—killed by the fears of some senators and the absolute cowardice of others. An investigation is not wanted by either the sugar trust or its legislative servants, and there are enough senators so wrapped in what they are pleased to call conservatism and respect for the honor of the Senate who will join in voting against the resolution when it is reported to the Senate to defeat it. Senator Jones of Nevada, who is chairman of the committee to which the resolution was referred, has acted rather queerly. He first told Senator Tillman that the committee would report the resolution favorably, but now he is opposed to that action and lias fallen back on the stock excuse that it is too important a matter to be hurriedly acted upon. There is, however, one consolation in the sit uation. The sugar trust may escape the exposure that would follow a thorough investigation, but it will also lose much of the money it would hare gamed by the sugar schedule it had inserted in the tariff bill by the republicans of the Senate finance committee, as that schedule is as dead as a last year’s bird’s nest. How favorable a schedule the trust will be able i to secure is yet to be seen. It is fighting hard, and the subject is one upon which crooked work can easily be done, as a sugar schedule is of such a technical nature that it requires careful study even on the part of experts to understand, and it is Greek to ordinary folks.

Republican ex-congressmen are taking about any old thing of an office that comes within their reach these days. The latest catches in this line were ex-Congressmau Andrews of Nebraska, who has been nominated to be auditor lor the treasury department, and ex-Congressman Brown of Pennsylvania, who has been nominated to be auditor for the war department. Senator Chilton of Texas, a member of the inter-state commerce committee, the chairman of which has been so active in trying to push the Foraker railroad pooling bill through the committee since the supreme court decision adverse to railroad pooling, took the side of Senator Butler of North Carolina, when he declared that there had been “indecent haste" in pushing the lull. Chairman Culkuu of the committee, tried to deny the accusation by saying that the committee hail been considering a pooling bill long before the supreme court decision. Senator Chiltou said lie had been a member of the committee for two years but bad no knowledge of any attempt to press consideration of a pooling bill until after tlie adverse decision of the supreme court. Senator Butler gave notice that no railroad pooling bill could be acted upon by the Senate until the bill meeting the objection of the supreme court to an income tax had been acted upon. The Tillman bill giving state* the same control over liquors imported into their borders which they exercise over liquors of domestic* manufacture has been favorably reported to the Senate. It is iutended to iu part meet the recent decision of a Federal court against the South Carolina dttpeaaary law. < Representative Champ Clark of Missouri, has been booming Representative Bailey of Texas, for the presidency every since they returned from,their triumphant campaign for the election of a democrat to fill the vacancy in the Missouri delegation in the House. Mr. Bailey says he has no Presidential aspirations and is in favor of the nomination of Mr. Bryan in 1900, but wishes to serve one term as speaker of the House, and theu to become a member of the Senate, which he declares to be ‘‘the greatest legislative body in the world.'* There has naturally beeu much talk about the very blunt warning given to boss Hanna by Senator Mantle of Montana, in a speech on the wool schedule of the tariff bill. Mr. Mantle said the wool manufacturers wanted the cream aud were not only willing but anxious that only skim milk should be served to the wool growers. He told .Mr. Hanna that unless the wool schedule was made satisfactory to the wool growers he would be retired to private life, instead of being returned to the Senate. Hanua is heginuing to show that he has fears of its turning out that way regardless* of what the tariff bill may or may not contain. Mr. McKinley lias nominated Ellis H. Roberts of New York to be United States treasurer to please Boss Platt and his machine, and has nominated Conrad N. Jordon (tor a second term) to be assistant treasurer at New York to please ihe gold democrats of Wall street. It is a case of attempting to carry water on both shoulders.

Sir. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the Bur- i ton House, Burton, West Virginia, ami onei of the moat widely known men in the state | was cured of rheumatism after three yearsj <>f suffering. He says: i have not | sufficient command of language to convey j any idea of what I suffered, my physicians told me that nothing could he done for me and my friends were fully convinced that nothing but death would relieve me of my suffering. Iu Jams 1894, Mr. Evans, then salesman for tha Wheeling Drug company, reeomended Charalttriaiu’s Pain Balm. At this time my foot and limb were swollen to more than double their normal rise and it seemed to me my kg would burst, but soon after 1 began using the Pain Balm the swelling began to decrease, the pain to leave, and now 1 consider that I am entirely cured. For sale by J. R. Adams 4 Sou. j ’

--— Eggs— 8 cento. Batter—10 cents. Onions—50c j*r bu. Potatoes— 50e per bu. Lemons—80 cents per doc. ' Oranges—50 cents per do*. Bananuas—30 cents per doz. Chickens—Chicks 5e, hens 5e. Turkeys—Hen turks 8c, young 7. Cider—30 cents per gallon . Nary Beans— $1.26 per bn. Prunes—10(815 cents, i Shoulders—7 cents. Sides—6c, Lard—41 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 10 cents. Wheat—83 cents per busltel. Com—25 cents per bushel. . ' Oats—12 cents per bushel Rye—88 cents per bushel Clover Seed—$4.00 per bushel, Salt—75c per bhl. Flaxseed—80 cents. Hogs—#8.00 to 3.10 per 100. Cattle—$8 to #4 per 100. Sheep—3c to So per lb. Wool—16 cents per lb. Cincinnati Markets, Wednesday. June 9,1897. Wheat, 87 to 90c; corn, 85 to 87c: oats, 16 to 2lic; rye, 37 to 37e; hay, |8.50 to #9.50; cattle, heavy, #3.50 to $4.75.; hogs, good shippers, $3.00 to #3.57; sheep. #3.85 to $4.00. __ Baeklen** Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world lor cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, i-oras, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required, It is j guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. ---:

One Way and Hound Trip Tickets to the South. - On the first ami third Tuesdays of each month, June to October, inclusive, the Southern railway has arranged for one way settlers tickets from Ohio and Mississippi river points to the South at rate of two cents per mile. Also round trip tickets at rate of one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. The best time to go South is the present time. Information as to conveniently arranged schedules and special rate* to all points south upon application. Win. H. Tayloe, assistant general passenger agent, Louisville, Kentucky. The Southern railway k the only line penetrating the eight great Southern states. 4-8 When You Take Your Vacation the most necessary article to have with you (after your pocket book) is a bottle of Foley's Coho Cure. It is an absolute prevention or cure of all derangements of the bowels caused by a change of water. You are likely to need it. Bergen & Oliphant. j According to an exchange very few perj sons merely “die." The banker ‘‘passes in | his checks,” the cashier “goes to his last account,” the mugwump “joins the great, majority,” the cobbler “breathes his last,'* the saloon keeper “seeks the spirit land,” the gambler “shuffles off.” the stable man “kicks the bucket,” thtj spiritualistic medium “gives up the ghost,” the accountant “goes to his long reckoning,” the baseball player “hits the home plate,” the farmer “goes to seed,” and the editor “suspends.’’ A Word to 1‘tiyairians. Do you know many broad minded physicians are using Foley’s Ilonev and Tar Cough Syrup in their practice. They have I found no remedy that gave as satisfactory results for all throat and lung complaints as this great cough medicine. Bergen ii | Oliphant. j F. L. lltsgen of this city, hail a narrow escape a few days ago from a mail dog at Otwell, ludiana. Mr. Hisgen was making 1 a trip in t he iuterest of the oil line company I and had stopped in Otwell to make some ; collections. While standing near the McCormack Bros.* dry goods store a dog belonging to a party of movers who were passing through the town, suddenly went mad anti attacked Mr. Hisgen. lleescaped | by climbing in a wagon, where be remained until the rabid animal was shot by J. L. McCormack.—Evansville Courier. “For three years we have never been without Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the bouse,"says A.H. Patter, with K. C. Atkins & Co. Indianapolis, Ind., “and my wife would as soon think of being without flour as a bottle of this remedy io the summer season. We have used it with all three of our children and it has never failed to cure—not simply stop pain, but cure absolutely. It is aU right, and anyone who tries it will find it so.” For sale by J. R. Adams A Sou. j Col. W. A. Oliphant of the Gas city of Pike eounty, with his daughter visited friends in Princeton, Monday. Alex can hardly find words to express his enthusiasm over the streak of good fortune that has fallen to his town, and we do not wonder at it. They certainly have a gusher that any one should admire.—Princeton Clarion.

A change has been made in the time of running trains on the Air Line railroad. ] Trains now pass Oakland City going east at j 2:1? p m, 3:15 a ra, and 7:00 a m: going west, 11:37 a m, 12:31 a ID, and 4:10 p U. The southbound train on the K. & L uow makes connection with train going east on the Air Line. Not only piles of the very worst kind can • be cured by fin Witt’s Witch Basel Sale*.» but ecaema, s* ids, bunt, bruise*, boils,' ulcers and all other skin trouble** can be instantly relieved by the fame remedy. JR. Adauis* Son. i

Before * Retiring.... take Ayer’s Pills, and you will sleep better and wake in better condition for the day’s work. Ayer's Cathartic Pills have no equal as a pleasant and effectual remedy for constipation, biliousness, sick headache, and all liver troubles. They are sugar-coated, and so perfectly prepared, that they cure without the annoyances experienced in the use of so many of the pills on the market. Ask your druggist for Ayer’s Cathartic Pills. When other pills won’t help yoa, Ayer’s is THE PILL THAT WILL

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Ever Inaugurated. : HA VI* lot of mttMlor Cum Hants which ede to order and the cushatn failed to c*H for sjme. {hawterpaid a deposit thereon. 'WewnUftv* the customer Hie benefit of said deposit a 4 sei these trousers at the exception ally feer price of... $3.50 per Pair. this ternNe sacrifice j loot soon. Seed wad Ic« of tack peats es we have oa hand tfcetw«8 fit yoe. anus

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When it comes to Right Prices on Honest, Reliable Roods, 'where can you go but THE BIG STORE! You know Our Guarantee—Every Item Must Give Satisfaction or We Refund Your Money*^sse~~' We have just had shipped us a big lot of seasonable goods from the Syndicate Buyers’ Association. These items have been bought for spot cash, way under the regular market prices.

DRY GOODS From the Syndicate Buyers* Association. Apron Check Ginghams. 3c 25 pieces 12$c Shirting Percale.. .9c 25c Table Oilcloth..15c All Linen Tablecloth.. 25c 100 Silk Umbrellas..63c New Lawns. 5e

NOTIONS Prom the Syndicate Buyers’ Asso- , elation. Stfety Pios ..... ... ....5c a card Brass Pins .. ,1c a card Thread.... .$c a spool 100 Cresco Corsets, TO cats each Embroidery..lc a yard

New lines of the finest Organdies. New line of Parasols. New line of Laces. New line of Chiffon and Dress Trimmings. . t.

SHOES Prom Boston, bought by the Association. Men’s Lace and Congress Shoes, 96e ; Ladies* Dongoia Shoes...;.98c Ladies" Tan or Black Oxfords.. .98c Ladies' Tan or Black Sandals, $1 15 Men’s heavy Plow Shoes.1 25 Old Men's Kangaroo Calf Shoe, 2 00

OL-O THING* Our Syndicate bought 5,000 Suits— ■ we got our share. 50 Wool Suits, black only, worth $7. now $3.99. 35 Wool Suits, black Cheviot. Tricot or Novelty, for $7.50. 35 Satinet Suits, $3.50 each. Faucj Checks ih Grevs, Browns, Tans, $4 50. #5.50. $6.50. $7.50, worth double the prices we ask. -v . .

Oar Prices on Carpets and Curtains are in tine witli onr other Low Prices. Onr advantage in buying saves yon lots of money; so bey at SOL FRANK’S BIG STORE WITH LITTLE PRICES.

Summer Suitings We have the lai 't patterns anti styles to select from. Suits ^Ca,d.e to ^*£easu.xe: 'S, 2^3, SSO, $22 a.ncl *"C7p. FaxLts 2>^Ea.d.e to Oxd.exr S-^, 5. S©. 7, S£3 and. TTp. Burger & Bro., Merchant Tailors

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tWHO IS YOUR TAILOR? Do You Get a CORRECT FIT? YOU Receive TMC BENcn^ 20 YEARS SUCCESS in HIGH GRADE TAILORING »v ORDERING YOUR SUITS AND OVERCOATS or M. BORN & Co. TKSKAT CWCA69 ISERCHiUfT TAILORS. 300 New SAMPLES TO 8CLLCCT FROM AT STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.