Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 10, Petersburg, Pike County, 15 July 1898 — Page 5

Stale Health Laws. The state board of health was la season kjr, and while no ia formation was *n .out to the public, it is understood the board, with the able oo-operation its health officer. Sec refcirv Burty, mapped it some legislation that wiii lie requested of the coming session of the legislature and Outlined some new lines of work whioh it jtropnees to follow aggressively, all of which, if successfully carried out, will greatly inincrease the efficiency of the health department's machinery as well as improve the general heahhfulness of the state. In order to appreciate and fully understand some of the reforms by legislation that the board has in mind a brief description of the present machinery for taking care of the public health in this state is necessary. The public in general has very Jittle idea of the details of the organization • hich has for-its purpose the protection of the pubfie health. The tiead of the system is the state board of health, which is superior to every other board. Its executive officer, known as the secretary, is paid a modest salary and usually conducts the office as a side issue to wore lucrative business. Each board of county commissioners is also a board of health ex-officio, as is every town board in a town and city council in a city ex *pt in cities operating under special charter. These boards have power: by legislative enactment to abolish nui ’Vance.-, look after the general health, take whatever steps they deem necessary to ward off epidemics, etc. The county board appoints its executive .officer or secretary annually. The subordinate officers appeal to the state board when they desire direction or assistance. The state board believes that there are •ome lame features to this system, life , secretary of the county board, who is the responsible .health officer of the county, is appointed annually and it is claimed that ' about the time an officer lias held office long enough to become proficieut he is ousted. The board thinks this should be rectified ami that the pay of the secretary should he .graded according to the numl«r of fieople ■he serves. An amendment embodying these reforms is pmjmsed. There is now a law on the statute books xvquinug pure food to be fed to the people of the state, but there is no provision whatever to enforce it. The secretary of the .state hoard says that Indiana's plan at present isXo wair until the impure food has thme its work ami then take action. The .board recoiuineii'ls that each county board be provided with a laUiratory to test finals ami that all of the necessary .legislation be enacted to lend sanction to the pure food law. Another reform that the state U>acd ha- in wind looks to requiring its secretary to give his wlude time to his duties and to hi- U‘ing compensated accordingly. Hut the nio-t important work that the board has map just out is in the direction of reducing ihe ravages of such terrible dbeases as consumption arid t> pliohl. The board » much in earnest in its desires to c«>j*e with the.-e two diseases especially. The worlds statisiics. Secretary Hurty say*. show that one death in every seven is paused by cunsunqitimi, but Indiana's average is worse even than that. The I ward’s plans for ..(leading off progress of the disease an- based <>n the theory that "an ounce of foevenlion is worth a f*ound of cure.” There is no cure, the members of the board say, but there are very effective preventives. ‘•The lioard of health expects at a very

v r -r oumption," said the «-creUry. ‘'First we want to teach the people how to fake care ■of their sputum iii'tead of throwing it around where its genu* go <*£f iutotheair •to t»e breathed by other jsmsoiis. Sputum i* increment, composed of decomposable, putrescible matter and frequently containitig germs of deadly diseases. In this war- , fare against consumption we must get rid of infected cows, as inoculated milk is m effective way of spreading the disease. The assessment list* returued to the county i assessors stum just how many cows each person owns, so that it will be a feasible matter for the county health officers to go to each man's premises, inspect his hen! And kill the infected cows. Another par) of our scheme to prevent consumption will be through our county health officer* to /disinfect thoroughly every house that has Aver had consumption in it. Of course time will be required to achieve results, but there is every reason to believe that the inauguration of this plan would reduce the fatalities from consumption in our state 25 j per cent in ten years,” The method propose*! for mincing typhoid is a house to house inspection of well* and a general cleaning of vaults and nesepools. The limited funds the health machinery has at its command will curtail the possible results, it is conceded. “If the board were permitted to put into full operation the {dan we hare in mind,” said the secretary, “we could in fir# years’ time reduce the typhoid fever fatalities in the atate one-half. At present there are 2,000 death> annually from typhoid fever. In five years w* could be saving 1.000 lives annually. The statutes fix the value of a human life at $5,000 and it is interesting to know that figuring no this basis we could he saving the state $5,000,000 mmally. But the trouble with us ia that while we, as a people, believe that an auuce of prevention is worth a pound of aurjfe we are willing to •pend millions fur the pound of cure, but nothing for the'aouce of prevention” Aggressive steps toward carrying out these reform- will be takeu at once, it was Announced, and direction* wirt be sent to subordiuate health officials accordingly.-?-* Indianapolis Sentinel inly 9. -*,-1_ . . ;;- WouderfoK Ximtani Are expressions frequently heard about Foley’s Kidney Cura. Do not fail to try this great remedy for all kidney troublr. J* B» Adams Jk Son. j

From i Soldier Boy. Foot Omaha, Neb., July 4, 1898. Ed. Democrat The war and the TransMississiiyn exposition. These are the culndnating events of our country today. The eyes of all nations are upon ua. Uncle Saw is wide awake. What a nation, to maintain such great proceedings and yet scarcely deteriorate the usual business activity of its people. We are impressed with this belief because we are a member of Bryan’s regiment, stationed at the barracks within sight of the exposition grounds, also of the rnauy factories of the city. This is the glorious fourth. Alas! the eagle did not scream today—at' least one of them did not, for one of the regiment's mascot’s—two fine war eagles—was buried this morning: with honors of war. But nevertheless. 1 am not sure, my friend, that we did not have as rich a time .as you did. 4 hdTe just ret i trued from the speaking by Hun. C. T. Manderson, a prominent republican ex-senator. Cel. L. C. Pau, Col. Bijfan and other*. We had a speaker from each of the political parties iu order, as Cul. Bryan explained, to -make the affair non-partisan. Bryan spoke only when accepting the sword presented by Hon. Kd Smith of Lincoln, in behalf of the people of that place. A lew people, who sometime ago grumbled because Bryan did not volunteer, now say he is not competent to fill his position. Mr. Manderson said: •* 1 congratulate you, soldiers, upon your having a leader, whose past record convinces me that even a Kansas cyclone could not stop him. Should the war coutinue the eagle of the colonel shall soar so high that it will be lost among the stars of the major general." In accepting the sword Mr. Bryan mode a very pretty speech, iu which he acknowledged his present incapability, but hoped to improve, aud assured us lie would do his best. I wonder if the sword will ever Iwoome as fatuous as Washington's or faifayelte's that 1 saw at Hie exposition? Probably not, but it never shall be disgraced. tiur regiment will be filled this week, j Over a thousand are here now and are becoming tie proficient iu drill. We do not know where are shall be assigned. Out of courtesy t«» Col. Bryan we .-hall likely J either tie ?ent across the Pacific to garrison some island, or more likely still, we tuay be in the siege of Havana. Bryan concurs iu the first opinion. , Owing to the fact that the Krag-Jorgen-I son cartridge primers are too susceptible to | dampness we shall u>e our n.ew Springfield [rifle*—in ucii against our wishes. My com- ] party, K,of Hastings, is the best drilled of j any in the regiment, according to Omaha j papers. It is made up principally of farmers , aud cowboys. About 40 out of every 100 j men are reject**! in the physical examinajtiou. consequently the regiment is well j selected. | I have taken in the exposition from the | government building to the streets of Cairo ; and Idols of Art on Midway. The exposi- ' lion is very good and quite extensive aud | varied, it is said to be a KiiuiHture pro- | duet ion of the world’s fair. Every one j has, no doubt, read of the many great [ buildings. They surpass their description. | Among the novelties of Midway are the | great steel see-saw, which lifts you 225 feet ill the air, and the water, chute, a*boat-like toboggan, which .-lido down a chute over 100 yards at an incline of 35degrees, going faster than the fastest train, the fail being broken by landing in water. Beware, my friend, of Midway. It is filled with fakirs who, although they will not roh you, they will politely show you nothiug for something (consuming much of your valuable time in the process.) There is nothing to see in Midway that cannot be seen by passing along on the outside. Keep out! No comfort for the -Christian, no satisfaction for the sinner. Keep out. If any Pike county people come to the exposition I would be glad to see them at Ft. Umaha. Our first sergeant has just remiuded me that I go on duty soon as corporal of guards, so wishing continued success to the Democrat, I must close. Cries Ahjbott, Corporal, Co. K, 3d Keg. Neb. Vol.

Attention, Old Soldiers. Tbe nmnufacturers hav<« iustructad J. K. Adam* & Son to give a bottle of 25c size of Foley's Colic Cure Free to the first soldier of the civil war that applies for same. It is the great remedy for chronic diarrhoea, cramp colic and all bowel complaints. J. R. Adams & Son. j __ - ■ ■ I Thants to Schley. It was the fortune of Commodore Schley to be in a position to direct tbe battle against tbe fleet of Cervera. Admiral Sampson was nine miles away and was unable to take any part in tbe fight. Tbe American fleet was taken unawares with tbeir vessels far out from shore. The swift cruisers of Cervera certainly seemed to have an even chance to escape. But so accurate was the gunnery of our fleet that tbe Spaniards were soon rente red useless far fight or flight. Commodore Schley directed the combat and to him is due tbe credit for the great victory. Two things wens shown bv tbe contest. One is that the value of tbe torpedo boat destroyer has been greatly over-fe-timated. The Gloucester, a amverted yacht, destroyed tbe two in Cervera'# squadron. They were practical!? useless oc*hf offensive. The other is that the swift cruiser is a dangerous naval vessel. The weakness of 'our navy lies in the small number of fast cruisers. If this war continues, the value of this style of vessel will prdhably be .even more clearly shown.— Evansville Courier. V There is so 1 A boat It. Xe question indeed with those who bare used it, but that Foley’s Kidney Care is absolute!v reliable for all kulner and bladder disease*. J. R. Adams ft Son.

T#w« Trastaft* Mating. The board of trustees met in regular session last Thursday evening at the office of Attorney Greene with all members present, and it was after eleven o’clock when the session was concluded. The miuntesof the previous meeting were read and approved. The following bills were read and allowed: Charles Veeck. blaeksraithing _I 7 50 David DuNiu-r. rent for engine house ... 12 50 W. H. C. Lingo, sewer p pe .. . .. 1 25 J. M While.brick _ .... 135 Williams & Tistow, repairing .......... 8 45 Peter Druf,saud #• Fleming lints., work on streets .. XT M> s. Thompson, printing . 2 Ou Kleotric light company, lighting_ iso w Dering Bros., lumber . _ , ... 130 05 Shu whan, Boonshot & Co., hardware.. 10 35 Fire department . 10 oo A. A. Ia>ry, marshal.. 40 00 A. W. Selby, town clerk. . 8 8t» V. K. Greene, attorney .. 8 83 William Liiba, time checks .. 232 35 Total .. fFlJos The report of the marshal for the month of June was read and accepted. The marshal -collected $6.50 for street license during the month. The street committee made report of the condition of the streets now being graded and thore completed and to be finished this year. The committee on sidewalks and crossings made their report, and were ordered to enforce the ordiuauue adopted several weeks *&>■ The following proposition was presented to tile board by Leslie Lamb on behalf of a company of gentlemen who have formed a company to put iu waterworks: Petkrsbcrg, Ind., July 7. 1898. To the Honorable Board of Trustees of the Town of Petersburg, Indiana: A company regularly organized and composed of citizens of Petersburg, to be known as the Petersburg Water Works and Power company, propose to put in aud maintain a j system of water works in the said town of i Petersburg on the following terms and con|ditions towit: That the trustees of the 1 towu of Petersburg reut from the said 1 water works company forty dydrants at the j rental price of $40 per annum for each and j every hydrant provided that the said town shall be required to pay for each hydrant after the first forty only a rental price of $35 |ier year, and provided further, that the said works put in far free use three water - | ing troughs to be located at such places on j Main >treet as may be designated by said trustees, also free water for the public schools of the town. This contract to cover a period of twenty-five years, the said town to reserve the right at the expiration of ten years or any term of five years thereafter to purchase the water works together with their extensions, rights aud privileges upon giving the company six mouths prior notice thereof in writing, at any agreed price. The plant to be firstclass in every particular, aud the supply of water guaranteed. Said water works company agree to begin work ou the plant within sixty days from date of contract aud complete same as quickly as possible. I’ouneilmau Dering presented a proposition that the town board of trustees procure a suitable lot and erect thereon a twostory building to be used as an engine house and council chamber also one room to 'be used to keep the property of the town iu such as road scraper and other tools. A jietition was presented signed by over eighty cRixeus to employ Joseph Vincent as uightwatchman, was defeated by a vote of three to two the board decided not to employ a uightwatchman. An ordinance to prohibit bicycle riding on the sidewalks was passed which is to ' take effect July 20tb, and imposes a flue of not less than $5 nor more than $35. ; There being no further business the council adjourned.

Beats tithe Klondike. Mr. A. C. Thomas of Marysville, Texas, has found a more valuable discovery than has yet been made in the Klondike, for | years he suffered untold agony from consumption accompanied by hemorrhages, and was absolutely cured by Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption, coughs : and colds, he declares that gold is of little value in comparison to this marvelous cure, would have it even if it coat a hundred dollars a bottle. Asthma, bronchitis and all throat and lung affections are positively cured by Dr. King's New Discover? for consumption. Trial bottles free at J. R. Adams & Son's druc store. Regular size 50 cents and $1.00. Guaranteed to cure or price refunded. The following is a snulmary of volunteers furnished by each state to the federal army during the civil war: New York, 445,959; Pennsylvania, 838,115; Ohio, 310,1*9: Illinois. 258.162; Indiana, 184,283; Massachusetts, 146,467; Missouri, 108.162;Wisconsin, 92,021; Michigan, 88,111; Iowa, 76,793; New Jersew, 75,815; Kentucky, 75,275; Maine. 69,738; Connecticut. 75,755; Maryland, 46,053; New Hampshire, 33,913; Vermont, 88,272; West Virginia, 32,008; Tennessee, 81,092; Minnesota. 24,002;Ithode Island, 33,246; Kansas, 20,005: District of Columbia, 16,534.' California. 16,725; Delaware, 12,265; Arkansas, 8,289; New Mexico, 6.561; Louisiana, 5,224; Colorado, 4,902; Indian Territory, 3,530; Nebraska' 3,147; North Carolina, 3,150: Alabama, 2,576; Texas, 1,965; Oregon, 1,810; Nevada, 1,080; Washington Territory, 964; Mississippi, 545; Dakota Territory, 200. Prom an Old Soldier. Knox, lad., Jan. 14, 1897. | Gents:—I have every confidence in recommending your Syrup of Pepsiu. 1 j am 72 years of age and am broken down, the trouble having been brought on by my €' nerience ra the war. Your medicine has di ne roe more good than a hundred doctors and I am just about well of- stomach troubles. . v5 Yours tmily, Jeftessox Wilhelm. Sold by Bergen it Oliphauu j - , .r

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Are your cheeks hollow and your tips white? Is you* appetite poor and your digestion weak? Is your flesh soft and have yon lost in wetarhti?

These are symptoms of anemia or poor Ibloof. They are just as sequent in the summer as in# the winter. And you can be cured at one time just as well as another. Sootrs Emulsion of cod liver oil hypophosphites will certainly help you. Almost everyone can take it, and it uriU not disturb the weakest: stomach. It changes the tight color of poor Mood to a healthy and rich fed. It nourishes the bra n; gives power to the nerves. It brings back your old weight and! strength. All Druggists. 50c. ait III. Boorr A Bowkb. Chemists, iHmr York. «<FRED SMITHS Denier lu all kinds nf PUR NIT!‘RE!

Funeral Supplies a Specialty. We keep on hand at all times t he finest line of Parlor and Household Furniture to be found in the city. Bedroom and Parlor Suite a Specialty. In funeral supplies we keep Caskets. Shrouds, etc., of the best make.

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* A CAR LOAD OF Our stocks of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Slippers aod Ge i’s Furnishing Goods will be sold at Special Prices; xroa* J u ly i st, U ntil al I are Sold -3> AT THE« NEW YORK STORE These goods must be closed out in order to make root for the Fall Stocks that I will shortly leave for the East to purchase. Note the Prices:

Clothing. Men's good working Suits, worth 4HQ0, for...... $2.95 Men’s Plaid and Light Colored Suits, worth $4.50, for . ..... 4.50 Men’s $12.50 and $15.00 Suits will goat .......;.... ...... Boys’ Suits, Coat, Vest and Pants, worth $3.00, for. 8.90 2.00 Boys' black, light and plaid Suits, worth $6.00, for... Children’s Suits for 50 cents and up. All our Men’s Cottonade and Moleskin Pants will be closed out regardless of cost.

ShoesandSl .ppers $1.00 114 pair Ladies’patent let her tip. lace, buttou, tan or b ack, worth $1.50,* for.. Ladies’Shoes, flexible sole :>lack, A QC oxblood, lace, or button worth | All $3.00, (or ... Ladies’ $3.00 tan Shoe . cloth top, will be sold for.. Ladies’ Slippers, all on 7S cent Slippers wrll be plae -d on sale for. ...... ....'* . One dollar Slippers will go at........ Fancy Slippers, black chocolate and oxblood, worth $ 3, for ... 2.00 45c 66c 1.25 Children*® and Miss s’ Slippers will ha slaughtered at cost pri es in order to clean out stock. t

Hen’s Shoes. $1.00 Every day working Shoes, for . Sal in Calf Shoes, lace or congress, all lasts, worth $2. for. 1.25 Our $8.00 Vici Kid or Calf, will he closed out at. *..... 2.00 Boy’s Working Shoes, for. Boy’s Satin Calf Shoes, lace, for.. Boy’s $3-00 Tan Shoes, 85c 1.19 1.40 will go at ===aete=

Good Heavy Shirting per yard. ... ..... Nice Summer Lawns, all that is left, per yard...... Fancy Lawns and Iimities, worth 10cf 15c and 20c, for . .. Our 50c Jackson So amer Corsets, for only............. I Julies’ Silk Mitts, 2 c and up. All our Ladies’ Silk ParAsols, will be sold regardless of cost. \ Lrdies’ 10c Vests for 5e; 15c Vests for 10c, and 25c Vests for 5c. Embroideries and L< sCs at cost prices. Ladies’ Hose, black nd tan, 5c per pair. ..

Gents Underwear Men's Summer Underwear, 35c and up. Men’s Overshirts, for 15c aud up. Men’s Harvest Gloves, for 25c Men’s Working Shirts. 23c. Suspenders, 6c and up. All Men’s and Boi’s Straw Hats, will be sold at first cost, rather than carry them over. „ Neckties in Silks, from 10c up. Men’s Overalls for 35c and up. Children's Overalls for 20c and up.

\ Lace Cnrtains, hades awl Poles During this mint ion sale special prices will be given on ou entire stock of Laee Curtaius, Window £ tittles and Poles* Renumber, That the above pr «s will hold good as long as the goods la t.

If you are in need of any of the above goods it will be to your interest to call at the • ■ - - S& 1. v. . ! - •' ■ ■ . # i 4 - - . • v- . • . The New York Store MAX BLITZER. Propriei Dr, MAIN STREET, . PETER81 IURQ, IIMD. " * W? ' 'J V