Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 49, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 April 1898 — Page 1

■ ... @!)c flihe Countg JUcmoorat. VOL. XXVIIL PETERSBURG, IND., FRIDAY. APRIL 15, 1898. NO. &

Two Little Girls in Blue

f Wander'd by our store yesterday and the pretty Kae oi fine Jlress Goods and Km broideries caught their eyes. Was it any fault of theirs? They could not pass'em by, they bought, west away happy and today are making tfiem up. Our line of pretty patterns for dresses never eras greater nor the styles prettier. They are creations the poets rave about. “If you see ’em you’ll buy." We certainly have the prettiest lice of Carpets and Curtains the mills ever produced. One Hundred Patterns to Select From. Look at the Special Prices for April. ) Good every day Carpets, good and cheap, per yard ...... 13^c f Good heavy Cottage Carpets, solid as a rock . ....yv , 2Qc ^ Sea bland Carpets, entirely new. better than rag carpets.. . 25c ^ Genuine Star Ingrain Carpets, the 40c kiud. %. ........ 35c f All W’opl Ingrain Carpets, the 00c kind ____... 45c f Pretty patterns in Brussells Carpets..C... . 50c Beautiful Patterns in Velvets, Ikloquettes, etc. | tarDuring this sale we will give with .every Carpet a handsome Lace Cur- | tain fur front door. j | Ail Carjats cut And matched and delivered free to any part of the city | duringithis special sale. There is no place iu the wide world where you can buy | Carpets cheaper than wf us. ft

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Committee Organized. Last Saturday the democracy of Pike county met at Winslow for the purpose of reorganizing the new central committee and electing a county chairman. The meeting was attended by hundreds of the leading democrats of the county and was very enthusiastic from start to finish. The meeting was called to order by W. J. Richardson, county chairman, who stated the object of the meeting. The various township committeemen reported the names of the new township and precinct committeemen and also the delegates to the several conventions. The central committee for the corniug two years will be as follows: Jefferson. John L. Braden. Washington. Jacob E. Scburz. Madison, Smith 31. Williams. Clay. Robert Hyneman. Logan, Silas Kirk. Patoka. Cyrus M. Riley. Monroe, James A. Shepard. Marion, Sasser Sullivan. Iiockhart William S. Corn. The old committee having completed its labors the chairman called for the selection of-a chairman of the meeting, and Mr. James A. Shepard of Monroe township, was elected to preside,, with the editors of the democratic papers as secretaries. After considerable discussion over the Dubots-Pike joint-officials the matter was referred to the county .committee to confer with committee of Dubois county to adjust. The motion prevailed that the convention proceed to Section of a county chairman, and the names of Dr. David DeTar of Patoka township, Fred A. Butler of Monroe township, and W. J. Richardson of Logau towuship, were presented. Dr. DeTar and Mr. Butler withdrew t»eir name*, and seconded the nomination of Mr. Richardson, who was elected by auclamaticm. For vice-chairman. Dr. DeTar of Winslow, was selected by acclamation. For treasurer. Jacob E. Sehurz of Petersburg, was selected by acclamation. The choice of secretary of the committee was left to the county chairman. A resolution was introduced to instruct the delegates to tlie congressional conven- | tion to vote for Hon. T. H. Dillon of this

city. As several of the townships had in1 structed at their township meetings, there kj was considerable discussion over the matter, j which finally ended in a motion that Mr. i Dillon be recommended to the delegates of (the county, which was accepted. Whereas, We, the democratic party of | Pike county, are in favor of bimetallism jwithout the aid or consent of any other ' nation, and opposed to national banks I issuing or controlling the paper mono/ of the country, and, Whereas, Thomas H. Dillon has for more than twenty years been an ardent and ; fearless exponent of these principles. Therefore, be it * Hesolyed, That we, the democratic party■ of Pike county, endorse the Hon. Thomas £1. Dillon as a candidate for Congress and recommend the delegates of said county to the congressional convention to cast the vote of the county for him as a unit first, last aud all the time, and we invite the cooperation of all opponents of monometallism aud national banks throughout the district to secure his nomination and election. The convention thee decided to hold the \ mass convention to select a county ticket on Thursday. April 28th, at Winslow. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. The meeting was a splendid one and all ended ic peace and harmony and with the result that the People will win a great victory in November. Now that the committee has been reorganized it becomes the duty of every silvcrite to go into the campaign with the determination to win and aid the new committee and the chairman in their work of organizing and completing ail the details of the coming campaign, and success will crown your efforts. Mr. ilicbartUon has selected as secretary. M. MeC. Stoops, editor of the Dkxoc&at, and A, J. Heuring, editor of the Dispatch, as assistant secretary. In soother column of today's issue will be fouud the call for the mass convention. /

A Narrow Escape. Thankful word* written by Mrs. Ada E. Hart of Groton, S. D.: “Was taken with a bad cold which settled on ray longs, cough set in and finally terminated iu consumption. Four doctors gave me up, saying I could lire but a short time. I gave myself op to ay Savior, determined if I could not stay with ray friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds: I gave it a trial, took in all eight bottles. It has cured me, and thank God I am saved and now a well and healthy woman.” Trial bottles free at J. R. Adams k Son's drug store. Regular size 50c and $1.00 guaranteed or price refunded. Oh! I Say! Have you given Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin a trial? It wiU cure you of your constipation, will correct your stomach troubles and make your life worth tiring. Trial sue bottles 10c (10 doses 10c). large sizes 50c and $1.00, of Bergen and Olvpbaat. a

It Looks Like War. Monday President McKinley sent in his long delayed message to congress on the Cuban trouble in which nothing explicit on the situation could be derived only that he asked congress to vest iu him the powers to settle the question. /"Senators and representatives were not taken up with the message, and now resolutions galore are being offered. Senator Foraker’s resolution offered several weeks ago in the Senate will no doubt be passed after debate. The resolution is as follows, the second section, however, will probably be omitted: 1. That the people of the island of Cnba are, and of a right ough& to be free and independent. Sk That the government of the United States hereby recognizes the republic of Cuba as the true and lawful government of that island. 3. That the war Spair is waging against Cuba is so destructive of he commerce and property interests of the United States and so cruel and barbarous and inhuman in its character, as to make it the duty of the United States to demand, and the govern* meat of the United States does hereby demand, that she at once withdraw her land and naval forces from Culia and the Cuban waters. 4. That the president of the United States lie, and he is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to use, if necessary, the entire laud and naval forces of the United States to carry t hese resolutions iuto effect. Should this pass the Senate and House it is possible that war will be declared within the next few days. Consul Geueral Lee ha; returned from Cuba and is uow in Washi ngton City and has imparted such iufcrtuation as he possesses to the president and the committee ou foreign affairs. The feeling now exists that there will be war unless Spain should accede to the demands of this government.

Bladder Troubles. The bladder was created for one purpose, namely, a receptacle for the urine, and as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of t wo ways. The first way is from imperfect actiou of the kidneys. The second way is from careless local treatment of other diseases. SAMPLE 3EXT FREE. Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kidneys is the chief cause of bladder troubles. It is comforting to know that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root fulfills every wish in quickly curing bladder and urinary troubles. It corrects frequent calls, inability to hold urine and scalding or stinging pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up mapy times during the night to urinate. The mild and extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root is soon realized. It stauds the highest fui its i wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. At druggists ffifty cents and one dollar. You may hay* a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail, upon receipt of three two-eent postage stamps to cover cost of postage on the bottle. Mention the Democrat and send your address to Dr. Kilmer and Co., Binghampton, X.Y. The proprietor of this paper guarantees the genuineness of this offer. » a

Trustee* Terns. The decision of Judge Adair, rendereil at Columbia City last week, will no doubt be gratifying to the township trustees of the state. The decision was on the constitutionality of the law passed by the last legislature regulating the election of townshi p trustees and assessors. The legislature changed the time of electing trustees and assessors from the general elections in 1888 to the general election of 1800. Judge Adair, in his decision, holds that the legislative enactment is constitutional. The question was raised in the circuit court of Whitley county by an application for a writ of mandamus to compel the chairman and secretary of a township convention to certify to the nominations of trustee and assessor and to compel the clerk of the county to prepare for the election of a trustee and assessor at the general election this fall by advertising that such an election would be held. The trustees of the state resisted the proceedings and last week the court decided ^ their favor. The plaintiff prayed for an appeal to the supreme | court. In bringing the suit the plaintiff I attacked the constitutionality ^f the law ! changing the time of election. BhtiMtliMi Cared. My wite has used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and i I can recommend it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism and other household use for which we have found it valuable.—W. J. Cuyler, Bed Creek, K. Y. Mr.Cuyler is one of the leading merchants of this village and one of the most prominent men in this nciuity.—W. G. Phippin, editor Red Creek Herald. For sale by J. R. Adams A Son. a

* Political Pointers. The republican convention comes off Saturday. April 23rd. Remember :the democratic mass conven- | tion will occur Thursday. April 28th. It | will be the largest convention ever held in | the county. Which republican candidate will secure the endorsement for joint-senator: Bethell, Coates or BoBrnler ? Don’t forget the democratic convention. The meeting at Winslow last Saturday by the democrats to select a chairman was the largest ever held in the county for a similar purpose. The meeting passed off , harmoniously and will result iu good work ' during the coming campaign. The meet- | ing was attended by represen tat ire men from each of the several townships who reported the silver cause growing. The town election which occurs in May will be a rather lively one. The democrats have put out a splendid ticket which will receive a large vote. The republican “ring” is holding caucus meetings every day now and some of the outside candidates will take a drop when the convention comes off one week from Saturday. The slate is made up. . In the republican convention Washington I and Patoka townships have enough votes to nominate. The republican candidates : are making a big pull on those townships. The following is a partial list of the candidates that will be before the republican mass convention fqr nominations: For clerk—J. W. Brumfield and Dr. J. W. Coleman. For auditor—AI. L. Woplsey and Dr. L. H. Hilsmeyer. For sheriff—Isaac Higgins. Sam Smith. John Kirk. Orion Peed and Henry Russell. For coroner—C. B. Wilder, Joseph Troyer and Dr. T. W. Blythe. For surveyor—D. W. Horton. Commissioner, first district—Deloss Hadlock aud Reuben Capehart. Commissioner, third district—Thomas Whitman. Senator—Dr. Bethell, James Coates and Jay DeBruler. Prosecutor—L. K. Woolsey, and V. R. | Greene. ----

The Sore Ladrippe Care. There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady if you will ouly get the right remedy. You are haring pain all through your body, your liver is out of order, have no appetite, no life or ambition, have a bail cold, in fact are .completely used up. Electric Bitters are the only remedy that will j give you prompt and sure relief. They act j directly on your liver, stomach and kidneys, tone up the whole system and make you feel like a new being. They are guaranteed to cure or price refunded- For sale at J.R. Adams & Son s drug store, only 50 cents per bottle. Arthur Items. War with Spain, oh, what a thought, Cuba's liberty by our blood bought; But then we've money and we've guns, And we will free dear Cuba’s sons. Robert McClure of near Liberty, while coming to Arthur last Saturday evening, had his horse to fall with him. He received some very bad injuries about the face and head. It is thought they are not serious. P. II. Beatty went to Evansville and ; bought a large supply of spring and summer goods last Tuesday. C. E. Skinner, L. W. Skinner. Miss Ora Skinner, Maude Coomer and Flora Davis are attending college at Oakland City this spring. Joseph W. Wiggs made a business trip to Evausville last Tuesday. ! Miss Ada Snyder of Arthur, is teaching a spring school at Ayrshire. William Pollock of Arthur, is a candidate for justice of the peace subject to the demj ocratic nominating convention. He is a ! cripple and needs the office. Boys, let’s put him there, for be needs it. The Patrick Henry debating and literary society of Arthur met last Friday night and discussed the question. Resolved, That i Woman Suffrage Should be Allowed in the j United States. The affirmative getting the ■ decision. The question Friday night is, i Resolved, That Intemperance is a Greater Evil than War. All are invited to attend. A Sunday school entertainment will be I given at Mt. Zion on the 33rd. All are in* j vited to attend.

A Great Deal j Of unnecessary expenditure of time and money may be eared if you will only keep | a bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin in the house. Nine-tenths of all ordinary sickness is from the stomach; keep that | organ in proper condition and all will he j well. Syrup Pepsiu is a specific. Trial j sise bottles 10c, large sixes 50c and fl.OO, j of Bergen and OUphant. a .Have Tm had the Grip! If you! bare, you probably need a reliable medicine like Foley's Hooey and Tar to heal your lungs apd stop the racking cough incidental to Vbis disease. J. R. Adams k (bon. *

Real Estate Transfers. Elizabeth T. Stewart et al to Carl F. Bujrger, pt lot .5, Hawthorn’s add, Petersburg. Perry Soraper to Ellis Gray, pt seqrnw qr sec 19. town 1 north, Jaoge 6 west, 6 acres. _ W. L. McKinney to Baines McKinney, n hf se qr sec 24, town 2 south, range 8 west, 80 acres. * , Sarah Olga Anderson to William A. Bell, pt ne qr se qr sec 9, town 1 south, range 7 west, 5 acres. James Survaot, -by executors, to -George T. Survant, sw qr «sw ,qr sec 96, town 1 south, range 7 wes., 40 acres. Auditor Pike county to J. B. Bilderback, se qr sw qr sec Zl, town 3 south, range 7 west, 40 acres. Charles F. Ross et al to John W. Nixon, sw qr nw qr sec 6, town 3 south, range 7 west. 1 A. S. Morgan to R. M. Capehart, lot 91, Velpen. Betsey A. Skinner, by admir, to Mary Ann Shepard, pt ne qr nw qr sec 17, town 3 south, range 7 west, 35 acres. Franklin Jones to Nancy A. McLaughlin, pt sw qr se qr sec 16, town 2 south, range 6 west. United States to James Patton, .patents location by metes and bounds. Silas Kirk to Eliza J. Barnes, pt nw qr sec 28. town 1 south, range 8 west, 5 acres. Isaac McColliftn et al to B. H.Osgathorpe et al, e hf se qr ne qr, aud pt w hf se qr ne qr sec 13, town 1 south, range 7 west, 30 acres. . , ^Cordelia Ridge to Harriet Survant> pt w ptVw qr nw qr sec 35, town 1 south, range 7^f^t. 3 acres. Susan M. Taylor et al to James P. Martin. pt of secs 6 and 7. town 1 north, range 7 west. . M&ri&h Abbott to Emma G. Abbott, e pt se qr sw qr sec 4,town 1 south, range 6 west. Johu V. Chaille, admir, to Mariah Abbott, pt se qr sw qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 6 west, 16 acres. M. C. Smith to Henry Sutton, sw qr nw qr, and nw qr sw qr, and pt sw qr sw qr sec 11, town 3 south, range 8 west, 113 acres. William C. Holloway to Emma Py, pt uw qr sec 26, town 1 north, range 8 west. Thomas H. Brown, by commissioner, to Hattie T. Brown, n hf sw qr sec 11, town 3 south, range 7 west. Abijah Humphrey, by commissioner^ to Polly Ann Humphrey, se qr se qr, and pt ne qr se qr sec 33, town 3 south, raoge .8 west, 43 acres.

Bockleir’s Arnica Sake. The best saKe in the world for outs, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, th.tpped hands, chilblains, corns, and all sidu eruptions, and positively cures pales or no pay required. It is guaranteed to gm perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by J. R. Adams & Son. Birthday Celebration. A grand celebration of the 50th anniversary "of Pleasant Corn was given by his friends at his home near Stendal, in Lockhart township, today, April 8, 1898. Mr. Corn was very much surprised when ho came home for dinner;) he found about 100 of his neighbors, friends and relatives gathered together at his home for the purpose of having a social day and to bring together the good things which we eat in this life, Mr. Corn is a good citizen and one of the leading democrats of old Lockhart. He is a brother to Mr. F. J. Corn, who is a candidate for trustee of Lockhart township. Mr. Corn knew nothing of the dinner until just before the sumptuous meal was spread, had spent the morning in the Held at work; Mr. Corn was born and raised in this towni ship near where he now lives. May he have many such happy days. Music, both ia1 st rumen tal and vocal, for the occasion was furnished by Mrs. Vina Salesman, Susan Maxey and William Waters. A pleasant time was had, and it is hoped that all may live to enjoy another such a celebration of I Mr. Cora. A Smctato*.

Kidney Diseases : Are the most fatal of all diseases. Foley's i Kidney Cure a guaranteed remedy or money ! refunded. J. K. Adams & Son.. A Aug a»ta Items. B. Ursey and wife visited friends at Stendal Sunday. Ellet Ursey of Ayrshire, visited here this week. Jesse Agee made a business trip to Winslow Monday. Tom Com of Walla Walla, Washington, is here this week on a visit. Tom Dillon of Petersburg, was here last, week shaking hands with the democrats. James Ashby went to Winslow Monday night and also Wednesday night to assist the German medicine company in their plays. ; i If you want the news subscribe for the DsxocaaT. A Life for 60 Oats* Many people have been cured of kidney diseases by taking a 50c bottle of Foley’p Kidney Cora. J. R. Adams # Son, |