Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 May 1898 — Page 5

E BIG CONVENTIONS <0f Silver Enthusiasts Met at Boonvilie Thursday, dominate Hon. Thomas Duncan of j&ibson County, for Congress, jk**l Hon. Edward P.J&iolnirdMMi of Ptte County. for Joint .Stair Senator. 4>lr .sjn*e«'J»m and Nirane ii«r« .%*■«• %uo|>i«-a.

For Congressman. First district, Iflon. ■Thomas Duncan of Gibson county. For State Senator, pike. Vanderburg ami Warrick counties, lion, Tklward P. Kiehardsott of Piki county. t Not in years has there been held stick an euthit>ias!ic congressional ami senatorial convention as that at BoonviUe t*u last Thursday by the great silver (tarty<of the First congressional district, A number ol years ago the memorable Met. u HoughMenzies convention was held there ami which terminated in much discord, but Jto Mivilie and the democrats of "the district .desired to redeem themselves, and the convention was held there this year-and U must la* said that it was the most agreeable aud pleasant convention ever held in the district. Boonville citizen' showed their utmost hospitality to the visitors and vied with eaeii other in making their stay pleat ant. The day was a most pleasant otic ami the immense crowd was *-nt husiastic ami .everything passed off pleasantly and agreeably to all. At half pa't one oYio k the convention was called to order in the immense amphitheater at tie; fair grouuds, which are aim ated within tliree tquaies of the tour? house., by the Hon. Joint W. .'sj'egieer. chairman of the denu* .-rut it- cpumiittee o! the Fu>! congressional district. In calling the convention to order Mr. Sje utter made a brilliant sj-eech which was verv appropriate to the ocva»t>»t\, and was frequently applauded. I'pon ca l for n ]«-rniHiient chairman Major G. V. Melons of Ml. Veiinon, was chosen by NcclatiiatKin. which brought forth immense and continued applause tr"tn tin .delegaU-s. The major in urcejiUng the honorous duties made one of ins chafacterjsTjt sjat-ches for which Tie is notetl. He .one of the iiiO't eloquent orators in Southern Indiana, and during hi' speech showed up jthe Haimaitesiii their true colors During tiis remarks he paid a glowing tribute to jthe defenders of our nation and especially to that ghat iiaviil hero, Admiral George •W. Dewey. The major was frequent iy applauded during his. remarks. For (wrmaiH-nt secretary of tLe conveution Lon Itogeis of KvansviUe, was selected by nccbimat ton, and the editors of ihe demoeratK* papers of tin* district as assistant jecretari-s. The next in order was the selection of a g* •mniittee on lesolutiuns, which was as follows: Gibson—Janies D, Armstrong. Pike—A. H. Taylor. Posey—Jacob Harlem. gowoer—Anthony >i cj Jit-nson. Vamlerburg—J. it. Prill. Warrick—T. W. Lindsay. While the committee was out nominations were in order for congressman. The roll .of counties was called for nominations .Gibson county through Hon. W. B. McDonald, presented the name of tla* Hon. Thomas Duncan: Pike. Posey, Spencer. Vanderburg and Warrick in :iie order pained seconded the nomination of Mr. Duncan. It was then moved that the nomination of Mr. Duncan tie made by Wcclanu!:ou. wluch was d< - « artud gnat

applause ana cheering aud loud- tails tor Du ne t n. The honorable gentk-man wa* conducted to the platform and introduced by Major Menzies. In acceptmg the nomination he -poke in part a.- follows, which i> taken from the report of the Kvan-ciUe Courier: “For the high mark of your confidence 1 thank you in ail sincerity. “In the content now to begin I will do everything in uiy.power U> secure the success of-the democratic principles and the democratic tickets in the counties of my district. “Whether or not we are victorious depends largely, gentlemen, upon you. “If are are indifferent and indolent defeat trill stare us tu the face, but if we go oat to fight determined to via. when the battle is orer we will have the scalps of the enemy dangling from our belts. '‘If there is any man here who believes auy political party will have au easy victory he.is mistaken. We may a» well confront the truth in the situation. To win will require earnest work and determined effort. But with that we can win a glorious victory. ‘'There was never a time when there was more reason for the existence of the democratic party than today. The wealth centralizing tendency of the republican party with the vatt aggregations of capital is bringing tt»e inevitable depression. The power that controls wealth u exhausting {he power that creates it. js the universal world contest being

waged over again. The unprotected are seeking a way upward. It is the spirit tf democracy against the spirit of empire. “W,iiile the republican perty is riotiug in the fruits of victor}- the democratic pariy is marshaling its unconquerable battalions and stands prepared for another conflict. No political |mrty ever resisted such a vicious and unbridled assault as the democratic party in 18U#. The jxditical freebooters and buccaneers triumphed iu that electiou. Hanna won by the methods that blanched the check of a Quay and brought the blush to a Dudley. ‘‘The republicans would not have won had there not been open, notorious and in fatuous frauds. “We do not propose in this campaign the republican* shall bind us iu their despot ism. “They cannot deny that gold is rising in purchasing poweraud robbing the producers of the world. •‘The first net.of the present executive was to appoint as his secretary of the treasury a man ariose whole life has been antagonism to silver. This new financier devised a bill whose purpose was to commit the country' mope thoroughly to the single standard.

'I be speaks ^minted tojyard his native hiils ami said he came of. a family which for three generations had lived and died, had iriveii and taken to marnage.aud buried their d«j»d in the same locality,, There wanot oue of the barrenest of those hiils he did not Jove. He recalled the days when life in the country was profitable. Times have changed. \.i\r the boy is leaving tbe country and rushing to the city. He contended the restoration of the bimetallic money policy would bring back those good old times. The boys would be called home from the cities to the farm. Agriculture would become a splendid industry.' They would build up a. gnat ;ace and a urea: nation. Wheu mas led they would follow tlie eagles in a triumphal march of victory around the world. • Hut you cannot do i|,” he declared, •‘under the curse of the gtfif standard. “From the hills of Warrick. Pike and Sja*nceff from the great metropolis of Van•iiCrburg, from the rich lowlands of Posey, whose de»iHH-raL’c banner? had never been trammeled in the (lust and from the fertile grand <dd Gibson would rise a democratic -hout vf democratic victory.” .Mr, Puncan's speech was received with cheers and lie was applauded at various times during his remarks. When he had concluded the committee on resolutions was ready to rejnirt. Col. J. I>. Armstrong, chairman or the committee, read the resolutions a.- follows; "We heartily reaffirm our allegiance to the principles of the democratic platform adopted ut Chicago in 1896. “We fav-ora vigorous piosecutiou of the war in which tile United States and Spain are engaged to an honorable conclusion; that it may result in the freedom of Cuba. "We myoke tlie attention of the people to the patriotic loyalty of the democratic -cnaior> and representatives of Indiana and uvite comparison between their acts and ihose of then colleague- who represent our opponents. “We point with pride to the action of the democratic congressmen of the First district m behalf of our peiisioti legislation. The Hon W. C. Niblack intspduced at each session of Congress to the close of his honorable service, the bill to equalize the {Say and bounty of soldiers, and the Hon. Ikuom S. Fuller introduced the same measure- three times only t*> be defeated by the republican adui mi-t rut ion. A i ways professing friendship to tlie soldiers, the Hon. A, II. Taylor, was faithful in his efforts to advance the claims of the pensioners.” “Res*.ijved, That it is the sense of this i-onvjmtion that we recognize the eminent worth acd fitness of the Hon. Henry Stockfleth for the office of treasurer of state and we hereby endorse, bis candidacy and recommend him to the democratic j>arlv of the state of Indiana. “Resolved. That we recommend Joseph W. Noarse of Spencer county, to the fair i-onsidentUon of the democracy of the state as state school superintendent.” The resolutions were adopted armd storms of applauac. There being no further business before the congressional convention an adjournment was carried-:

Joint Senatorial Convention. | -Immediately after the congressional con1 veiition had finished its work, lion. J. Ii. Goodwin. chairman of Yanderburg county, called the senatorial convention to order to nominate a candidate to represent the counties o( Pike, Yanderburg and Warrick u» the legi-laturc. Cpaa the tall for the j selection of a |«rmaueat chairman, Hon. Charles Armstrong of Warrick county, was , named ami elected by acclamation. For permanent secretary Jacob R Schurz of I Pike county, was selected. | By a unanimous vote the resolutions fossed by the congreNMcnal oouveution were adopted, A committee on credentials was selected comfaised of J. J. Xoiao of Yanderburg county. Judge Ely of Pike county, and S. B, Hat held of Warrick county, were named. There were no contests in Warrick and Pike counties, and the natters in Yanderburg were adjusted satisfactorily to all ; parti?* concerned. Upon the call for nominations for senator, Judge Kly presented the name of Hon. R P. Richardson of Pike county. Warrick county announced no candidate. Yander* burg county through Daniel W. Garvey, presented the name of Hon, William Keister. No other candidates were presented and the chairman proceeded to h*ve the roll of counties galled for tbe vote.

* Pike count yeast 26 yotes for Richardson.. Warrick cast 29 votes loir Keister. Vanderburg county bed by ballot. Tellers were appointed to count the vote, and when the returns were made it showed 37 votes for Richardson and 29 for Reister. The total vote stood: Richardson 68, lieister 58. The chairman announced the vote and declared Richardson the nominee of the .con vent ion. Mr. Richardson was called to the plat-i form and matle a short ami timely address. 1 Hon. William Reister was also called for. J He made a ringing address, and said, a!- j though defeated, he would do his utmost : in /very way to secure the election of Mr. j Richardson as senator from the district. During the time the convention was | awaiting the report of the committee on credentials stirring* addresses were made by j Dr. Moutoinr, T. W. Lindsay, D. tj. Chap-' I**11, John R. Brill and Leroy Wade. Tfhey j were frequently interrupted by applause, j The conventions were enthusiastic and im ill feelings were engendered in any way whatever, and when the ides of November ; mil round the nominees will 1* elected by j large majorities. The nominees of the! conventions are well known in the district ! and stand high in the esteem of the voters | regard less of politics. They stand right on i ,t'ie money question as their past records; show and during the campaign will make j auactive campaign among the people.

Bobbed the (ir»ve. A startling incident of wMc^Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was i}ie subject, is narrated bv him as follows: ‘‘I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite—gradually growing weaker day l«y day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying Electric Hitters, and to my great joy alul surprise. the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and ;uu now a weli man. I know they saved sty life, and robbed the graved another vieCm." No one should fad to try them. Only 30 cents {asr bottle & J. K. Adams and Soli's drug store. Hold Standard. The great fundamental law of finance, which is and low been recognized by all political economists of eminence m every age and nation, is that the currency of a nation, the lifeblood of commerce, when contradicted. causes general .prices of ail commodities and of all property other than bonds to fall, and on the other, hand, to rise by currency expansion. This law is as immutable as the law ofjjravity. We inquire, therefore, has the currency of the 1‘uketl StaUs been contracted? It ha- been contracted to less than one-tenth of its former volume, although falsified trea-ury reports and a subsidized press in the interests of money lenders assort the contrary. In 1865, the period of our greatest prosperity, as shown by fieiwml A. J. Warner, we had $80 j>er capita, oj' its equivalent in legal tender currency, which was reduced to $8rthree years ago, and now is estimated in a recent speech of W. C. Jones at less than $3. In 1863 labor was fully employed, in demand, and in-uJJBeient for requirements. Immigration was encouraged and every industrV was stimulated to the* greatest extent. The producers of wealth had the means of purchasing not only the necessaries of life, but also comforts and luxuries. And although production was at a maximum, the great prosperity of the people enabled them to purchase and consume all that was produced. The cry of overproduction was unheard. Xuw factories arc idle because labor has become pauperized, and underconsumption instead of overproduction expresses the exi-ting condition.— II, Haupt in Chicago Dispatch. Whooping Cough. ,t had a little bov who was nearly dead from an attack of whooping cough. .Mv neighbors recommei^d Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I did not think that any medicine would help him. but after giving him a few doses of that remedy 1 noticed ; an improvement, ami one bottle cured him [entirely. It is the i>est cough medicine I ever had in the house.—J. L. Moore,'South | BurgeUstown, Pen*. For saie by J. R. Adams ik Son. m

American Patriotism. 1 European nations are having their eyes opened on the subject of American pat riot - | isui. Their general impression has been that Americans are all noise and bluster. They note the intense partisan spirit dis- ' played during presidential campaigns and at ouec conclude that this nation rests upon an insecure foundation. They have failed to understand that these quadrennial- outbursts are but safety-valves to the {>ent up patriotism of the American people. Slow that Spun has questioned the right of this government to interfere, in behalf of justice and humanity, all partisan, geo-: graphical*1 and social lines aie eliminated. The blue and the gray march shoulder to | i shoulder, and the rich and the poor meet j on a common level. Among Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders" may be found the sons of Federal and Confederate soldiers, and the sons of millionaires of the East ride ride by side with the cowboys of the Western plains. - The solution to the mystery is that we are a nation of patriots, and that lore of country is common to all sections and classes.—St. Ixjuis Republic. A Warm Friend. Foley’s Colic Cure is very hot, but when , diluted it is a warm friend indeed to those suffering from bowel complaints. It never i fails. 35 and 50 cents, J. R. Adams 4 Son, . m

r General Debility and Loss of Flesh Scott's Emulsion has been the standard remedy for nearly a quarter of a century. Physicians readily admit that they obtain results from it that they cannot get from any other flesh-forming food. . There are many other preparations on the market that pretend to do what SCOTT'S EMULSION does, but they fail to perform H. The pure Norwegian Cod-liver Oil made into a delightful cream, skillfully blended with the Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda, which

are sucn valuable tonics, * makes this preparation an. \ ideal one and checks the wasting tendency, and the patient almost immediately commenoes to put on flesh and gain a strength which surprises them.

Be sure you get SCOTT'S Emulsion. See that the nan and fish are oo^he wrapper. $oc. and $1.00. all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNJE, Chemists, New York. Farming in the Sooth. Genial t'liwute—Available Kectioiis Esprciiilt)' Adapted to Keltleaneal by Aort her it i'ltriuers—llouim-t'k* er*’ Exnirkious. All who contemplate a change of locatton should investigate ihi* favored'section, to aid in which, send for fc free copy of the SOUTHERN H01ESEEKERS' GUIDE, fleMVtlang the -igrWultttrai and horticultural advantages of the country sea versed by tto I llinois C.-iKral and the Yaxo<> tt Mississippi Valley railroads m Tennessee. Mississippi and tonisiana. it is a took issued by the Illinois Ventral Railroad Co , containing many tine illustrations and fats* a tout the South' For this took, and lor fucttier inh rotation as to locality. topography of the country, character t»f the soil, and products to which it i*'~4^tperialty ^adapted, prices and kindred matter, address *t Manchester, Iowa J. K. Merry, A-ss't Geu’l Pass's* Agent i. C. K. R . or a copy e.ui to obtained by. addressing the under* signed. This section is reached direct by the liivtiois Central Railroad EVANSVILLE. Ccuhla 3D»tly Service to MEMPHIS, NEW ORLEANS and all points South <m the Tllinnis Central and Yax**o A Mississippi Valley Railroads. Semi-monthly Homeseekers' Excursions, for particulars of which call on your home ticket agent, or address P. R WHKKI.KR. O. P. w T. A.. i.C* R R . Kvatisville, Ind. A. H. Hanson, G. P. A.. Chicago. W. A. Kri.i.ond. A.G. P. A- RouisvUle. has demonstrated ten thousand times that it is almost infallible FOR WOMAN’S PECULIAR WEAKNESSES. irregularities and derangements. It has become the leading remedy for this class of troubles. It exerts a wonderfully healing, strengthening and soothing influence upon the menstruay organs. It cures “whites’ ’ and falling of the womb. It stops flooding and relieves sup

pressed and painful menstruation. Far Change of Life it is the best medicine m«d«’. It is beneficial daring pregnancy, and helps to bring children into homes barren for years. It invigorates, stimulates, strengthens the whole system. This great remedy is offered to all afflicted women. Why will, any woman suffer another minute with certain relief within reach T Wine of Cardnl only costs $1.00 per bottle at your drug store. fbr odrirr. (n cant* rseuirtaf tprcial (Urrcffamj. address, ytrentf rjpnptemt*. ths "LadWs’ stii'U>»rv XJejwrfmmt.” The Chattanooga g<d> trine Ox, CAsttMSSgB. Trnn. Rev. I. W. SMITH. Camdsn. S. C.. say*: “My nils used Wine of Cardnl at hesit lee tailing et the womb and It entirely cured her.” B. & 0. S-W. RY. TliiE ■Ta TB-.-r-. Trains leave Washington as follows for EAST HOfXD. WKHT BOfXD. No. 6 2:«t a. m* No. S 1:2! a. m No. 12 0:17*. inf ^No. IS,I’ve* f>:t«ia. m No. I 7:17 a. n»* No. 5.DM a. m No. 2 1:*S p. m* i No. 7 12:T* p. mf' No * 1 ilX a. nif No. 1 . . 1:42 p.m No. ILarr. U:k» p. mr Ncx » Xi:ts; p. mf * Daily. f Daily except Sunesy. Kor detail ioh. rmalion regarding rates, time on connecting lines, sleeping, parlor cart, etc , address TWOS. DONAHUE. Ticket Agent, B. A O. S-W. Ky.. Washington- Ind. J. M.UHESBROUtiH. General Passenger Agent. St. Louis, Mo -O PISO'S CURE FOP ro 4* cuss whs m as 1 Cough syrup. Tastes Good. Css I in thaa. Sold by druggists, H aagaaaaiEg 4

SHOES! During the month of May I will mate a big reduction on Ladies’ and Men's -Shoes aud Slippers. « Ladies’ Slippers^ / Patent leather top, worth 75e, for 3, 4 and 5’s, black, tan and oxblopd, worth $1.50 to $‘2.00, for $ m 10© Ladies’ custom made, tan and cloth top, worth $3.00, for 2 0© Ladies’ Shoes^

Tan, cloth top, worth $1.50, for $1 14 Lace or button, solid, worth $1.75, for 1 25 Custom made, oxblood, tan, black, lace, cloth top, \vorth $4.00, for 2 75 Misses' Mioes, 9 to 13. worth $1.50, for 95 Misses’ Shoes, 13 to 3, worth $1.75, for 1 10 J ^IVlen’s Shoes^ Good working Shoes, worth $1.50, lor $1 00 Satin Calf, worth $2.00, for 1 25 C’ustom made, black and tan, worth $2.50, 1 75 Cloth top, worth $3.50. for 2 35 Boy’s working shoes, 3 to 5. worth 1.25, 95 Boy’s Shoes, 13 to 2, satin calf,worth 1.50, 1 10 Boy’s satip calf shoe, 3 to 5, worth 1.80, 1 19 All other Shoes in proportion. Don’t forget THE! NEWiYQftKt STORE When you are looking for good Shoes and Slippers, and where you can save money. ^PETERSBURG, IN DIANA CLOTHING I During the present month the New York Store will make special prices on all kinds of Clothing. Note these; 43 good working suits, well trimmed. worth $5.00, for $3 00 65 Men’s black and fancy suits, worth $6.50, for 4 25 & Men’s black clays, all wool, well made worth $12.50, for 7 50 48 Boy’s suits, long pants, worth $4, for 2 50 68 Boy’s suits, long pants, black and fancy, worth $7.00. tor 4 00 Boy’s suits, made to order, $8.50, for 6 00 Children’s suits, f**om 4 to 13 years, worth *1.00, tor only 65c and upwards.

Men’s Cotton Pants, 40cts Men’s heavy New York Camlet Pants for only 50c, * Men's Woolen Pants, $1.00 and upwards. • v V. ■ J MAS BLITZEE, % ■ « ; - ; ' ;/ •'! ' FSCP»CETO» OP ^The* New* York* Stores ■ * - .. ' ' ■ ^PETERSBURG, INDIANA^