Pike County Democrat, Volume 28, Number 52, Petersburg, Pike County, 6 May 1898 — Page 4

She §pike County gtmorrat Br M. Met’. STOOPS. One Year, in advance '.. 6ix Months, In advance Entered at the postofflee In Petersburg for transmission through the mails as sceondclass matter. FRIDAY, MAY 6,1898. democratic County Ticket. For Clerk. / *>EWIS K TKAYLER. For Auditor, WU.UAM H. SCALES. For Treasurer. ONIAS O. SMITH. . For Sheriff, W. M. Ill DG WAY. For Coroner, allen Rumble. For Surveyor, A. G. CATO. For Commissioner, First District, JOSEPH L. ROBINSON. For Commissioner, Thini District, WILLIAM H. BOTTOMS. Democratic Congressional ton vent ion. At a meeting of the democratic district committee held in city of Evansville, April 14, 1898. it was ordered that a democratic | congressional convention be held at Boon- i ville, Warrick county, Indiana, on Thurs- j day, May 12. 1898. at 1:80 p. m. 'to nominate a candidate for the Fifty-sixth: congress from the First congressional j district of Indiana. The basis of representation is one delegate for each 160 votes and a fraction in excess of fifty votes cast for William J, Bryau, elector, John B. Stoll, j in 1896. as follows: Couuty. Votes. Gibson . M Pike ..;.» Poaey ..... Hpencer. T. \ auderburg . . .. ‘ Tt» Warrick 3* By order of the democratic district compxittee of the first congressional district. I John W. Spencer, Chairman. W. E. Stillwell, Secretary. Joint Senatorial Convention. To the democrats of Pike, Vanderburg I and W arrickjxyint ies : Notice is hereby given that a convention will be held at Boon ville, Indiana, on Thursday, May 12, 1898, at 1 o’clock p. m. for the purpose of nominating a candidate for joint state senator from the district composed of Pike, Vanderburg and i Warrick couuties. One. delegate will be j allowed for each 100 votes cast for William J. Bryan for president in 189(5. W. J. Richardson, Chairman Pike County; Gcrjxv Taylor, J Chairman Warrick County; ! J. R. Goodman, Chairman Vanderburg County.

Thi democrat ic party in convention assembled at Winslow last Thursday nomi-! Dated a, full county ticket to be voted for at the November election. The convention was harmonicas throughout and the candidates for nomination were all splendid citizens of the county and who are held in the highest esteem by all who know them. In the selection of nominees there were no ! bickerings or strife and the candidates. carried on their canvass with the best of feeling and fairness. The nominees are ail tax ^payers and industrious citizens, who after their election in November will use their best endeavors to reduce expenses and lessen taxation in the bounty. They are ill representative men, who have bear successful in their business affairs Mid will use the same judgment in county matters. Some of the nominees have been tried dur- : ing the past two years and have given uni- ! versa 1 satisfaction to the people of the j county. Thg nominees are each and all qualified for the several positions for which they were nominated by the convention. Men of sterling worth-and business tact, and of the strictest integrity, and are capable in every way to administer the affairs of the connty in a judicious aqd safe manner. The ticket is one of the strongest placed before the voters of the county, and should, and will, receive the cordial support of theyroters of all political parties. Voters of rall parties concede that the nominees ate worthy citizens and that the ticket is a strong one individually and pollectively. In this issue will be found I pbort sketches of the nominees*)! the con-' *7

Pike County 8. 8. Contention. Following is the program of the pike county S. S. contention to be held at Hosmer, Wednesday and Thursday, May 18 and 19, 1898: WEDNESDAY. > Address of Welcome.. .Rev. Martin Jensen Response.... President of Go. Association Relation of the Sunday School to the Church..R. M. Barrett Discussion Opened by.. Rev. Elder Adjournment until 1 p. m. Divine Right of the Sundav School, ...Prof. W. P. Dearing1 Discussion Opened bv.Rev. Kiper Sohl Winning Should be the Chief Aim of S. S. Teachers.. .Miss M. M. Glezen Discussion Opened bv .........Rev. Jensen Mission of tne Sunday School at the Present Day ........W. H. Carpenter Disscussion Opened by.W. E. Willis Appointment of Committees. Adjournment until 7:30 p. in. Oratorical Contest, Presentation of Prizes and Special Music. THCRSDAT. <■ The Greatest Need of the S. S... Rev. Kerr Discussion Opened bv .. *.J. T. Miller How Interest the Parent in Sunday School Work.__Miss Dora Chappell Discussion by all.Superintendents The Sunday School as a Means of Education ..... .G. C. Cooper Discussion Opened by .Rev. Rader Adjournment Until 1:30 p. m. How Increase the Attendance in Sun-t day Schpol... ....... A. A. Anderson Discussion Opened by ..... .Dver Whitten Best Methods in Teaching Priinarv Pupils....Mrs. Kiper or baker Discussion by.....Primary Teachers Preparation "and Presentatian of the Lesson .J. T. Miller Report of Committees. Election of Officers. Each township is entitled to choose one person to euter the Oratorical Contest. Those townships that have not already selected some one, will please meet immediately and choose some one to represent your township. Ther*- will be three prizes given. All schools that have not already made their statistical report will please make it out and bring it along to convention. Let every school send as many as two delegates at least. Each school is requested to pay into the county secretary at county convention two cents for each member enrolled in the school. Everyone interested in better and more enthusiastic Sunday school work in Pike county, are earnestly requested to attend this meeting. A. L. Medcalf, President. M. L Heatbmax. Secy.

The Town Election. Monday was election day in Petersburg to select officers to serve for the coming year. There were two tickets in the field, democratic and republican. It was the first time that the democrats had put out^a straight ticket at the town election, and while there is a republican majority of nearly 200 in the town, Monday over a hundred republicans crossed their ticket in order to make a-change iu municipal affairs. There was no party lines drawn and both party tickets were scratched. Former party affiliations cut but little figure in the election, each voter castiug his ballot to suit himself. The election was a great surprise to both democrats and republicans. The new officers were installed last night and it is believed that they will serve the people well and faithfully. As will be seen in the returns below the vote was very close. The returns are as follows: FOK MAKSl'AL. Vdam A. Lory, d Nathaniel Burton, r C.H. at 102 . »OU TKE.VSl’KKK. William Lillis.d 75 W. A. Oliphaut. r lift FOR CLERK. 73 lot TRUSTEE. FIRST WARD. W. A. Fleming, d 6$ Sherman liering, r 105 TRUSTEE, THIRD WARD. Pleas O. Smith, d 76 Samuel Coonrod, r 99 E.H. Perry A. Chappell, d A. W. Selby, r 107 V Maj. 3$ 159 110 130 130 130 125 145 113 28 32 Bncklen’g Arnica Salve. The l*est salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. J\>r sale by J. R. Adams cs Son.

I lie Congressional Race. Judge Dillon has withdrawn frcm the congressional race. The judge was a free silver man of long standing and his faith in bimetallism was unquestioned because he was one of its advocates before his party adopted it as its leading principle. Because he bad always agreed with them in their financial principles the 3 populists of his county were very favorable to his candidacy. Judge Dillon came out too late, however. By precedent the nomination was considered due lion. Thomas Duncan of Princeton. Many of the delegates in Judge Dillon's own county had been pledged to Mr. Duncatl before the judge announced bis candidacy. In view of these facts Judge Dillon has done wisely in retiring from a race began too tardily, having, however, brought himself before the people in connection with the office, and left the suggestion of his candidacy for a future opportunity. The field now seems clear for Mr. Duncan. He is an Indiana type—the type we like to regard as characteristic of Indiana. Tom Duncan is popular all over the district. People know he has made himself and are proud of him. One cannot his honesty, qr his kindliness, his fairness, his ability or political conviction. If Tom Duncan is nominated for Congress he will make a good race.—Evansville Courier, Free silver is dead forever.—Petersburg Press. Now, do you really think so. If it is dead, why worry your brain so much about it?

WAR ! Commodore Dewey Gives Spain the First Dose. ► __ A Bed Hot Battle at Manilla in Which Spanish Are Routed. Sinks War Vessels and Redaces Two Forts in One lloar and a Half. Other Sewn of the War From Vanout. Point*.

■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■ • ■ ■ The following special from Manilla, dated May 2, appeared in the daily papers of Tuesday: The American fleet, under the command of Commodore Dewey, arrived in the bay here at five o’clock Sunday morning and anchored at a distance from the Cavite forts. The latter, notwithstanding the long range, opened fire on the Americans and were supported by the Spanish warships j which were anchored under the forts. Commodore Dewey then ordered his squadron to close in aud delivered an awful cannotlade, using his guns of all calibers for thirty minutes. He then withdrew his vessels beyond the range of the smaller guns and poured shells from bis big guns upon the Spaniards, inflicting hideous damage. The fire lasted for a little more than a quarter of an hour. The Spauiards, though greatly weakened, continued to. reply. «■ Commodore Dewey closed in again and renewed ^ ceaseless cannonade. After the fight had continued for an hour and a half the Spauish squadron was practically annihilated and all the forts were silenced. Three of the Spanish ships were on fire, one had sunk aud the others were riddled and helpless. The loss in men is not known but k canuot be doubted that it was very heavy. The resistance of the Spaniards was admirably’ stubborn, but they were ! outclassed. Nevertheless, they did not yield, nor did they strike a single flag. After the lapse of a few hours, Commodore Dewey, who had withdrawn to the west side of the bay when the Spaniards ceased to reply to his fire, returned to Cavite, lie was received with some shots from the land forts, whereupon he again opened upon them with a furious torrent of projectiles. In a short time he had silenced them, apparently rendering them totally useless. Then Dewey demanded the complete surrender of the city, fortifications, munitions and stores. The governor refused to surrender. When Informed of the refusal Comino-. ! dore Dewey notified the governor that he would give the governor twenty-four hours to clear out, after the expiratiou of which time be would bombard the city. This notice Expires at 11:30 o’clock tomorrow (Tuesday) morniDg. I have not yet been able to learn the loss of -the Americans, but their fleet appears as fit as ever. The scene during the caiinouade was terribly magnificent. The incessant roar of the heavy guns, with the sharper report of the rapid-firing weapws, combined to make an overpowering, hellish diu that was re-echoed from all sides of the laud locked bay.. Not the least admirable feature of the exceedingly well planned attack was the astonishing acquaintance the American I navigation officers displayed with the waters of the bay. They never seemed to be in the least danger of running their vessels into the shallows, though the maneuvering was constant and somet imes elaborate. From all indications now it looks like | there will be a general uprising in Spain , and the dynasty will be overruled and that the queen will be dethroned. Manilla will in all probability surrender i all to Commodore Dewey. It is fgared that there will be a general uprising in all the provinces of Spain and Cuba. Governors of the several provinces have been requested to resign. Several Spanish vessels have been captured during the past week and hundreds of prisoners captured. It is thought now that between 20,000 and 30,000 troops will be landed in Cuba today and that HaYanna will be bombarded Sunday or Monday. Should Uav&nna be captured the war will noon come to a close.

Grnnd Jarj tin Session. A special session of tie grand jury convened Monday morning to investigate tbe mysterious death of F. P. Smith last week. The jury is composed of the following gen. tlemen: William Garretson. Jefferson township. Leroy Broad well, Marion township. Paul Nichols, Washington township. Charles H. Colvin. Jefferson township. Everett Brenton, Logan township. John T. Alexander, Patoka township. The grand jury should make a thorough investigation of the caw and all others that may come before that body. Hare Yon Kidney Troabiel A 50c trial bottle of Foley’s Kidney Care will prevent serious results from this usually fatal disease. J. R. Adams 4 Son. m

Circuit Covrt. STATE CASES. State vs George Inmai, assault and battery with intent; continued. State vs James Miner, and Willie Rhodes, petit larceny; Miner acquitted and trial of Rhodes continued. civil cases. Alexander Galbreth et al vs Alice Dillon et at, to sell real estate; report of com’* missieners accepted. Mattie Hughes vs Hcmer Hughes, divorce; granted. John A. Stephens, adm Barnett, vs Dora Barnett et,al, petition to sell real estate; sale confirmed. Nancy E. Mason vs William Rinehart, note; judgment for defendant. Jesse B. Land, adm Holmes, vs the Maule Coal Co., damages; continued. No. 5 Indiana Mutual building and loan association vs Eliza Veeck et al,* note and mortgage: dismissed. Maggie Dawson vs Sarah F. Dawson, alienating affections of husband; dismissed. Rachael Deffendall vs Columbus Deffendall,divorce; granted and $100 alimony. Martha J. Hayden vs^Charles T. Hayden, divorce; continued. \ Edward J. Lingo vs Harriet A. Dealing et al, note; judgment for $95.39. Arena Woodry and John W. Heuring vs Thomas R. Hugo et al, note and mortgage; judgment for $358.35. The Citizen’s State Bank vs Edward Rollon and Seward Gray, note; judgment for $79.42, Mary -E. English vs Harrison English, divorce; granted. Viola C. Hearing vs William T. Hearing, divorce; continued. William E. Lamb vs D. C. Catt et al, note; dismissed. Benjamin F. Brewster et al vs Elizabeth Corn, to quiet title; finding for plaintiff. The Heilman machine company vs William Hancock, note and mortgage; judgment for $93.26. REAL ESTATE TKAKSFEKS.

Record of the Changes that hate Keen Recorded. James A. Shepard to Rachael E. Langford, pt lot 6, Pleasantville. Lovina Arnold to George P. Keeling, se qr-se qr sec 4, town 1 south, range 6 west, 2 acres. Skriida A. Disney to Nicholas Harris, lots 9 and 16, Otwell. William L. Smith to Byron Brenton, lot 3, Eisert's add to Petersburg. William Lauderdale to John R. Wellrnyer, se qr sw qr sec 24, town 3 south, range 7 west, 40’acres. Ht zekiah N. Cox to Florence Beek,sw qr ne qr sec 7, town 1 south, range 8 west, 40 acres. Simeon J. Haines et al to Matilda H. Corn, pt sw qr sec 28, town 1 north, range 8 west. J. W. Chambers to D. B. Herron, lot 111, Yelpen. Cordelia Price to George D. Jones, pt location 52, town 1 north, range 9 west, 2 acres. Sarah A. Johnson to Mary J. Brewster, pt lot 53. Winslow. William Selby to William G. Finney, und hf se qr se qr sec 26, town 1 north, range 8 west, 40 acres. Willey Pride to W. X. Derbin, pt se qr nw qr see 5, town 1 south, range 6 west, 4 acres. Sarah E. Canary to John 0. Miiey, lot 35, Profit's add to Petersburg. John Abell, jr., to Perry Abell, pt se qr ne qr sec 24, town 1 south, range 8 west, 1 acre. F. G. Gannett to Lucien Frederick, pt sec 5, and pt nw qr ne qr sec 5, town 1 south, range 9 west. F. M. Ross to Jasper X. Davidson, pt location Xo. 12, town 1 north, range 9 west, 23 acres. Jasper X. McGrew to Genoa C. Potter, I nw qr nw qr, and ne qr nw qr sec 34, town 2 south, range 7 west, 80 acres. Minerva J. Steele to Flora B. Harditi, lot 50, Hosrner. Lyda A. Wilder to James B. Hayden, pt s hf sw qr sec 19. town 2 south, range 7 west, 20 acres. S. P. Lowe to Xewton E. Farmer, pt se qr ne qr sec 36, town 2 south, range 8 west, 17 acres.

Pike County Board of Education. The Pike county board of education met at Winslow, May 2, 1898. The following I resolutions were.adopted: 1. That the trustees stand by the rules of the board. 2. That the county superintendent prepare a manual for 1898 and 1899. 3. That the teachers use such books as are recommended by the State board of education in supplementary work. 4. That the teachers of township graded schools follow the course of study for such schools. . ’ 5. That the trustees encourage pupils of the eighth grade and graduates to attend township graded schools. 6. That trustees employ no one who has not a license on the 15th day of August, 1898. 7. That trustees encourage township commencements. 8. That we, the trustees of Pike county, heartily endorse the work of W. S. Corn, and highly appreciate his efforts as put forth for the advancement of education, in the capacity of county superintendent for the past school year. 9. That the trustees attend the county institute the entire time. When Weak, Weary and Wasted From kidney diseases, why not try FoleyV Kidney Cure, a guaranteed medicine. J. R. Adams & Son. m

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J^ICHARDSON A TAYLOR, Attorneys at Law. Prompt attention given to ait business. A Notary Pubiio constantly in the oitice. *HHee in Carpenter buildiug, Eighth amt Main-sts., Petersburg, Ind. ^SHBY A COFFEY. O. B. Ashby, C. A. Coffey, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all courts. Special attention giveu to ull civil business. Notary Public constantly in the office. Collections made and promptly remitted. Office over \V. L. Barrett’s store, Petersburg, Ind. ILLON A GREENE, T. H. Dillon V. Ri Greene D Attorneys and Counsellors at Law Will practice in Pike and adjoining counties. Careful attention given to all business. Collections given prompt attention. Notary Public always in office. Office in the Burger block. Petersburg, Ind. O G. DAVENPORT, Attorney at Law. Prompt attention given to all business. Office over J. R. Adams A Son’s drug store, Petersburg, Indiana. ^ M. A C. L. HOLCOMB, Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all iefturts. Prompt atten- ; t ion given to all business. Office in Carpenter block, flist floor on Eighth-sl., Petersburg. -*-■-^- IE. WOOLSEY, Attorney at Law. All business promptly attended to. Collections promptly made and remitted. Abstracts of Title a specialty. Office In Frank’s building, opposite Press office, Petersburg, Ind.

R. RICE, Physician and Surgeon. Chronic Diseases a specialty. Office over Citizens' State Bank, Peteisburg, Indiana. T. W. BASINGER, Physician and Surgeon, Office over Bergen A Oliphant's drug store, room No. 9. Petersburg, I ml. All calls promptly answered. Telephone No. 42, office and residence. J AHAR & WATERHOUSE, Eclectic Physicians and Surgeons Office over the Star Clothing House. Telephone No. 84 Petersburg. Ind.

J~yR. A. B. KNAPP, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, of Washington. Indiana, will beat the Pike Hotel on Friday of each week. ^y h.stonecipher, Dental Surgeon. Office in rooins4s and 7, in Carpenter building, Petersburg. Indiana. Operations firstclass. All work warranted. Anaesthetics used for painless extraction of teeth. C. MURPHY, Dental Sui^geon. Parlors in the Carpenter building, Petersburg, Indiana. Crpwn and Bridge Work a specialty. All wotji guaranteed to give Satisfaction.

VTOTICE is hereby given to all p rsons interes ted that I will attend in my office at my residence ? EVERY MONDAY, To transrct business connected wit-1 the office oi trustee of Marion township. All persons haviug business with said office v ill olease take notice. „ T C. NELSON. Trustee. Postofflee address: Winslow. ---i NOTICE is hereby given to all pt rties concerned that I will attend at mj residence EVERY WEDNESDAY To transact business connected witl the office of t rustee of Mudison township. Positively no business transacted except on office days. J. D. BARKER. Trustee. Postothee address: Petersburg, I ad. \fQTlCE is hereby given to alt arties inO tefested that I will attend at my office in Slendal. ' % EVERY SATURDAY, To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Lockhart township. i Ji persons having, busiuess with said office will please take notice. J. L. BASS, Trustee. ■V OTICB is hereby given to all pt rties cou- ^ cerned that 1 will be at my ret idence EVERY MONDAY To attend to business connected with the office of trustee of Monroe townshij. J* M. DAVIS Trustee, Postoffice address: Spurgeon. NOTICE is hereby given to all p< rsona concerned that l will attend at m y office EVERY MONDAY To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Jefferson township. L. E TRAYLOR Trustee. Postoffice address: Algiers, Ind «<FRED SMITHS Dealer iu all kinds of f FTJBXTITTOE!

Funeral Supplies a Specially. We keep on hand at all times tt e finest line of Parlor and Household Furniture to be found in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Suite a Specialty. In funeral supplies we keip Caskets, Shrouds, etc., of the best make. atHosmer The chance of a lifetime to bay goods at rock bottom prices. R;ad! • 7; ; Five hundred dollars wort! of Shoes, iChildren's Shoes 50 cents and upward; Ladies’ Shoes 65 cents and upward. Calico 3 cents per yard; cof ee 10 cents I per pound; sugar, 20 pound:! for $1.00. Gooa Flour 65 cents per 25->ound sack. Molasses 30 cents per gallon. Fork 7$ cents per pound. , All goods guaranteed to be the best. All kinds of fancy Whiskies, kept on hand. IBXgX DEMIC, HOSMER, INDIANA. and Typewriting School. Indlan»p< 11a Bn damn Vniversity. When Block. Elevator. Oldeet, largest • and beet equipped. Individual inttro tion by expert reporters. ftx>k-keeping. Penmanship Engliah.Offica Training, etc., free. CTaeap bear ling, tuition, Sr payments. 1 PoaltMgw ne> taxed by our nates. Beantifai III uetrated Catal >g»e and Paper hi:kk d OSUOHA, Indiai apoUa Imd.

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