Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 20, Petersburg, Pike County, 23 September 1898 — Page 8

— g-— ■—-= MORTGAGED TOILERS. ynfrftfp (}fw»faHrtnt Placed In Bondage. VOKK OF EEFTTBLIOAH PAST!. toMM bf roraig* XaflHBM, It Hm Ugldatod For Um Fivoicd Few—CorRptlMM* Xsriched at the Exptaw of Aantaa labor—A Beeurd of Inhn;-Ex-Governor John P. Altgeki. in his ipeech before the Illinois Democratic convention, among other things said: The American people have been paying at the national debt which the war created for 88 years, and yet, such have been the industrial and financial policies of the Republican party that today It will take nearly twice as much of American products, nearly twice as much at American labor, to pay what Is left of that debt as would have been* necessary to pay it all at the conclusion Of the war. This is only a sample of all of the acts of that party. Although we were a mighty producing as well as debtor nation, and were therefore interested tn keeping np the price of property mm! in keeping steady the exohange value of money, this Republican party, controlled by foreign influence, legislated in the interests of the few and struck down the value of American property and American products by nearly onehalf. thus practically doubling the amount of labor and sweat that was required to pay .a dollar of debt It is the great mortgaging party of the century. It mortgage the property made by the toil of othi ra It mortgages the inheritance of the American people, and, not content with this, it has reached out and mortgaged the generations yet to oocue—generations whose fathers are yet unborn, generations whose bread will be shortened to pay mortgages created by this political party, and the vast sums of money thus raised at the expense of the doss&ng toilers of the earth have been spent in riotous living and in tiie enrichment of manipulators and corrupt! omsts.

ine civil war crougus ouiy mi eclipse for tlwM^omocratic party, but it brought a change of character. ^From being the powerful champion of the humun race it was reduced to the humiliating condition of being a convenience for men who knew not Jefferson, who cared not for humanity and who used government for personal enrichment Owing to invention, there took place after the war gnat concentration of capital, and theca were first formed great aorjxmitions, but subsequently these combined and formed trusts and wiped oat competition. These corporations soon discovered that by controlling the government and its policies vast fortune* could be rapidly drawn from the pockets of the American people, and there came forth in the cast shrewd manipulators who controlled both of the great political parties and prostituted both to their base purpose*. These men got control of the Democratic party and made it a spoilsman’s convenience. Oar party was robbed of its mission; it was robbed of a voice in human affairs; it straddled everything and concentrated on nothing. Although the spirit of Democracy had founded this republic and the Democratic party had shaped its destiny for more than half a century, there followed a period of about 80 years upon which no Democrat can look with pride. Having no definite purpose to serve, our people devoted themselves to compromising and trading, and instead of carrying out a great mission we spent our energies in the lowlands and played tricks in the underbrush. But a new time was dawning, a new century was approaching, and the Almighty decided to make preparation for its advent The human family was again to move forward. An aggressive army was needed. He looked npou the party of Lincoln and found that it stood for exactly the opposite of all the principles for which that great man had stood. He found that the men who now control the conventions and the counsels of that party had won their position by bribing legislatures, by polluting the stream of justice, by undermining free institutions and by debauching everything which they touched with their soiled fingers. They formed an association of banditti, operating in the name of law and giving to the children of toil a stone whenever they called for bread.

Then the Almighty turned to the Democratic party. Be was familiar with its great achievements, familiar with the great purpose for which it had hero organised. He found that a majority of this party were earnest, patriotic men and as ready as ever to make sacrifices. He found that it had for years been ridden and weakened by parasites. He found that the poison at corruption had also to some extent entered its Terns, but he also saw that if the parasites were drawn off and if the trimmer? and deadheads were'oast aside the poison could be cast out and that the party would then be capable of moving forward and fighting greater battles than had before been witnessed. Then there spread over the land a demand tor reorganisation, and, although the party bad been betrayed and its future looked hopeless, there vras a demand by the masses that it shook! be taken up oat of the swamps in which it had wandered and come up again on to the high lands -<*■“ In 1896 there was a new battlecry, and the scattered and discouraged Democracy rallied and held the greatest assembly of freemen that ever met on this continent. The party oast off the parasites It cast off the deadheads, which had long ridden it and fed it only on false pretenses It Bung new banners to the bream. Then It went forth and fought the most gigantic battle ever waged. Its greet leader lifted the issue on to high intellectual and . - - : \_

that was without a parallel in all history, and tiie party which only a few montha before was considered dead polled 1,000,000 mofre votes for president than ever before cast for a Democratic candidate. When ■ that convention adjourned, we suddenly discovered that all of the corporations of this eountry had combined against the people, and, what was remarkable, all of j those men who had established reputations as corruptionists and debauch ere of public morals suddenly appeared as high priests of national honor. Wherever 20 scoundrels were gathered, 19 shouted for McKinley and the twentieth declared he could not stand 19 to 1. All of the money that could be raised on two continents was used for the purpose of debauching the American people. Yet as the campaign progressed so great was the enthusiasm, so powerful the demonstration of the intelligent American in our favor, that it was apparent that a majority of them were with ns. Especially was this the case in the strictly American communities. It was in communities having a large purchasable volte and a large ignorant foreign vote that the Republicans made their gains. When the election returns came, they were against us. The reports from the polls show that the Republican party had been supported, first, by the negroes; second, by the very ignorant foreign vote, which could be controlled by bosses; thud, that all of the purchased votes were given to that ticket, for there was no" fund on the other side; fourth, that all the fraudulent voting had been done in favor of that party; fifth, that every laboring man that could possibly be coerced or frightened by his employer had voted that ticket; six, that the entire hanging on class, which has forever clung to the skirts of wealth, had voted for that party. But even then it appeared that 30,000 more votes properly distributed would have changed the result. When the facts came more com pletely to light, then it appeared that gigantic frauds and-crimen against the ballot had been committed. No honest man can examine the reports of that election without being convinced that our candidate for the presidency was elected and that by a large majority. •

DRIVE OUT TRAITORS. TIm DcmiM'ratk Party Should Trample Clown Obstructionist*. The letter in which Hon. William J. Stone of Missouri advised the eviction of Harrity, the Pennsylvania gold bug, from the I\>mocratic national committee is a landmark in the history we are making as a country. For year after year Samuel J. Randall. who was put to the front by the same element which pnt Harfity forward, prevented the Democratic party from acting on the tariff issue. Those who thought they could do with Harritv what they did with Randall see now that they are dealing with new oondi tiAs and with different men. In writing to Chairman Jones Governor Stone says that “many of the so called gold Democrats in the party arc in a state of mutiny, are more disposed to co-operate with the Palmer-Buckner contingent to undo what was accomplished ttf Chicago, than they are to cooperate with the true Democracy in upholding it.” This is the vital point It is so vital that had there been any other action than that actually taken, had the committee compromised with Harrity and thus opened the way for the PalmerBnckncr 'dement to control the Democratic party, there would have been no party left Now the party will trample down obstructionists and drive out traitors. There will be no weakening anywhere, least of all at Springfield, when Missouri Democrats meet to decide between the Chicago platform and its enemies. __ Trouble For the Voting Kings. Oregon went Republican by a big majority. They vote for the party that brings the high price for wheat. And wheat went down right after election. What a terrific lot of trouble the voting king has in fixing himself out with the good timcsl

CURRENT NOTES. Here we are again with Grover Cleveland prices for wheat, even during a war, which has always heretofore been . a reliable restorer of price. The fall in * the price of wheat before the harvest to j a point below where it was before the war was declared must be accepted as j one of the phenomena of a was under the single gold standard. This is the first war attempted under : the single standard. ai*L4t is the first time war tans have ever hem levied j while al; the same time the supply of j money in circulation was reduoed. The, remit, of course is a lower price for farm products than would prevail if silver were coined and greenbacks issued to pay war expenses, thus expanding the volume of currency, instead of contracting it by a huge bond issue Oregon is a great wheat producing state and Oregon recently gave the j gold bugs a vote of confidence but that j was before the prise of wheat dropped 50 per cent How do the Oregon wheat! raisers like the situation now? Perhaps j no better than Oregon silver miners and j the southern cotton growers. The mortality reports of the Spanish ] army show that in 1897 89,594 died of yellow fever and the other diseases, which shows that a slow war Is the most destructive to foreign troops in that eliinu* _ Why, in a republic, should an officer In the army receive any higher pay or any different food than that of the private soldier? There is a very decided difference at present, and it is an idea

Genoa C. Potter of Hartwell transacted business here Monday. Remember the date, September 29thf for the millinery opening at Mrs. Riehardson’s. Alonzo Bearing left Monday to join friends of Chicago, on a hunting trip in Wyoming. Come! Everybody and attend the millinery opening at Mrs. Richardson’s September 29. Rev.O. F. Hamilton and wife of Bloomington, were the guests of Samuel Stuckey and family over Sunday. Up-to-date are all the goods to be displayed at the millinery opening September 29th at Mrs. Richardson’s. The high school alumni association of Washington, has arranged for a lecture course for the coming winter. J. C. Heoniger leaves Monday for Jacksonville, Florida, where he has accepted a position as teacher. Herd Masters of company K., Princeton volunteers, is home on a furlough. He is looking well and reports a fine time. Wait to bur your hat until you see Mrs. Richardson's goods, which will be on exhibition at the opening September 29th. James Mattingly of company D., Washington volunteers is visiting his brother Sid Mattingly. He is looking well and says he admires army life. Crill Adams and James Boonshot went to Terre Haute Wednesday. From there they will make a trip to Indianapolis Richmond. Elwood, Marion and other cities in the gas belt. The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons during the past week: Charles Katter and Martha Sollman. William D. Curll and Sadie Siple. The cantata given by the little people at the M. E. church last Friday evening was very well rendered and a pleasant enter-1 tainment. The credit of the entertainment is due to Mrs. Nichols and Miss Anna Read.

Notice to Tkach ees.—L. *E. Trailer, trustee of Jefferson township, will contract with the teachers for said school rear at his office at Iva. Tuesday, October 3. 1398. Those who hare selected will be present at that time to make contract. Miss Bettie Patterson has just finished a two years course as trained nurse at the Evansville sanitarium with honors. Miss Patterson left Wednesday morning for Petersburg, Indiana, where she will spend several: weeks before returning to this city, where she will follow her profession.— Evansville Courier. General .Cassias Clay of Kentucky, and his child-wife Dora have been granted an absolute divorce, Mrs. Clay to be restored to her maiden name, Dora Richardson. There was no reference to alimony in the case, as General Clay had already made ample provision for his wife, having purchased a large and productive farm for her near her old home. The semi-annual meeting of the Southern Indiana press association will be held at Vincennes, October 6th and 7th. Preparations are being made for a royal time. It has been so arranged that all who wish at the close of the meeting on the 7th may take' Pullman cars and go to Omaha, Nebraska, via E. & T. H,, L. E. & St. L., and Missouri Pacific railroads, arriviug at Omaha on the 9th at noon. Drilling at gas well No. 5 on the Goodrich land is still in progress and ha* reached a depth of 1175 foet. being now ten feet deeper than what gas was found in the Jumbo well. The directors of the company are not very confident that gas will be found although drilling will be continued for a few days yet in order that a thorough test may be made. It had been hoped that gas would be found at that point in paying quantities.

In this issue will be found the appointments of the Hon. Thornes Duncan, democratic candidate for congress, who will visit several points in the county during the first week in October. The meetings should be largely attended by the voters of the several communities to hear the issues of the campaign fairly discussed. Mr. Duncan is an interesting speaker and during the former campaign was listened to by huudreds of people at meetings held by him. J. M. Davis, trustee of Monroe township, has made the following appointments of teachers for the several schools for the coming year: % I— Black, James M. Buniett. 8—Shilo, Cora Ferry. 8—Mason, M. F. Reed. 4— Pleasantville, J. W. Scales and Flora Davis. 5— Lance, J. F. Shrode. 6— France, J. N. Shepard. 7— Fanner, W. B. Osborn. 8— Boss, Matilda Bellamy. 9— Balard. J. L. Davis. 10— Wilder, Irah Tody. II— Lincoln, Jasper A. Abel). 13—Leach. James R. Arnold. 13— Burdett, B. F. Lance. 14— Lemaststsviile, K. Jordan. Heing Down Hill. People suffering from kidney diseases feel a gradual but steady loes of .•>- . , strength and vitality. They should loaa no time to trying Foley’s Kidney Cure, a guaranteed preparation. * J. K. Adams ft Son. •

Democratic Meetings. Hon. Thomas Duncan, democratic candidate for congress will make a series of speeches in Pike county at the following places and dates: Pleasant ville, Wednesday, October 5th, at 3 p.m. Stendal, Wednesday, October 5th, at night. • Velpen, Thursday, October 6thUp. m. Grey’s church, Thursday, October 6th, at uight. Poor Farm. Friday, October 7th, 3 p. m. Ayrshire, Friday, October 7th at night. Wiiislow,8aturd'ay,October 8th, at 3.p m. Rumble, Saturday, October 8th,at night. Everybody invited to attend these meet* ings and hear Mr. Duncan on the issues of the day. W. J. Richardson, Chairman. M. McC. Stoops, Secretary. Weekly Crop Bulletin. Light frosts iu a tew localities on the 13th, 13th and 14th did no damage. Cool weather prevailed, with frequent local showers. Iu some localities, especially iu the southern portion, heavier rains delayed com cutting ami seeding. Corn cutting continued rapidly; most of it is in shock, and most of that which is still standing is safe from frost; the corn harvest in some localities is nearly finished; the crop is very large and the quality good; the ears are large and well matured. Potatoes in some localities yield well, in others the crop is not so good. Tobaeoo cutting continues, with satisfactory results. Clover seed hulling progresses; the yield, in- general, is poor. All vegetables and garden truck are abundant; turnips grow wgll; great quantities of tomatoes are being canned in the northern portion; late beans are being gathered. Sorghum is nearly ail cut. and molasses is being made. Rye is growing uieely. Wheat seeding progressed, a large acreage is being sown; in some localities seeding is nearly done; early sown wheat is coming up well. All tree fruit, except apples, yield fairly well; the grape crop is very large. Pasturage is green, ^nd live slock is in very good condition.. Hog cholera still continues in localities, especially in Kosciusko and Bartholomew counties.

HEAL ESTATE TUAMSFEHs. Krcard •( the Change* that have Rreu Recorded. , •lame? F. Burton to Jennie R Rodimel. pt se qr >e qr sec 23, town 2 north, range 3 west, 4 acre. Emma Brocket alto John W. Myers, w hf sw qr see 28. town 2 south, range 8 west, 80 acres. Barton W. Anderson to Olay Lemmon, nw qr se qr see 33, town 1 south, range G west, 40 acres. Cordelia Chandler et al to John E. Keith, nw qr ne qr sec 36, town 1 south, range 1) west. 40 acres. Barton W. Anderson to Clay Lemmon, neqraec 33, town 1 south, range 6 west, 160 acres. Sally Johnson to Warren Sorgius, w hf nw qr sec 4. town 1 south, range 7 west, and e hf ne qr ne qr sec 5. town 1 south, range 7 west, am} w hf sw qr sec 27, town 1 south, range 7 west, and ne qr nw qr sec 4. town 1 south; range 7 west, 230 acres. Carrie J. Keith et al to Al. H. Leslie, e pi of the se qr sw qr sec 13, town 2 south, range 7 west, 21 acres. Arthur H. Taylor to John R. King, all of Butler, Dodds & Co's, first add to the town of Petersburg not heretofore sold. Sunday School Railway. The last Sunday in September is set apart by the state Sunday school association as rally day. Every Sunday school in the state is earnestly, and kindly asked to take up a penny collection of one cent for each member enrolled to help defray the expenses of the state association. This is all the money that the state asks of us for the next year, and surely we can do this much to help the good work along. Every superintendent in the county will receive appropriate programs free. They are especially arranged for the occasion. The schools will receive eoliectiop envelopes which should be given out next Sunday. Let us all commence work at once andmake this a success. Let the towuship officers and friends of the Sunday school cause assist in this. All money's should be forwarded to county secretary. M. L. I1katgma>’, Co- Sec-.

Burkleu’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum,. fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, eorns. anil all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles or no pav required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 35 cents per box. For sale by J. R. Adams & Sou . San day School Executive Sect lag. The executive committee of the Pike county Sunday school association will meet at the M. E. church,Winslow, at 10 o’clock a. rn., Saturday, October 1st. This will be one of the most important meeting of the year and every member of the committee is urged to be present. The township officers are cordially invited to attend, especially the superintendent of the home department. All Sunday school workers of the county will be welcome. Don’t forget the date. • V M. L. Heatbxas, Secretary. Hello! Did you say that you were not feeling well and that your stomach was out of order? Well, then try a bottle of Dr. CaklweU’s Syrup Pepetn and yon are sure of relief. Constipation and indigestion cured. Sick headache cured. Greatest boon to mankind and is being appreciated by thousands. Ten cents will get you a trial rise bottle. Larger mm 90 cents and $1.00. Of Bergen & Oliphant. s

Grand Opening THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, September 29, September 30, October I. Engaged here for the season at many prices.' Orders will be promptly filled, Prices to suit you. Goods to please all. Everyone invited to attend* v.. New McAtee Build South Main Street, Petersburg.

Damaged By Smoke Only. The Queen City Clothing Company and the Chicago Shoe Manufacturing Company were damaged to the extent ot #175,000. Part of this mammoth stock has been shipped to Petersburg, Indiana, and placed in t’ue large store room in Arlington hotel building. Main street, and will be sold to the people of Pike county, as directed by the insurance company at less than appraised value. This great fire sale of men's, boys’, ladies', misses’ and children’s shoes, together with men's, boys’ and children's clothing, wilt commence Thutsday, September 29th, and will continue three days only, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 29th, 30th and October lst,uiaKing this the greatest three days' sale ever inaugurated in Petersburg. Among the many bargains yon will find: Laities' and | gents' house slippers, worth #1.00. at 54 j cents, gents’ heavy working shoes, worth #1.25, ot 78 cents, men’s heavy boots,worth #2.50, at 1.48, meu's kip boots, worth #3.00, at 1.98. men’s fine custom-made boots, worth #4.50 at 2.48, boy»* boots, worth i #2.00, at 1.24, ladies’ dress shoes, lace and \ button, worth #1.50, at 98 cents, ladies’and j ! gents’ dress shoes, worth #2.50. at 1.24, ■ ladies’ aud gents’ fioe shoes, worth #3.00, | i at 1.48. ladies’ and gents’ custom made | shoes, worth #4.50. at 1.88, ladies’ and gents’hand sewed shoes, worth #6.00, at j 2.48, ladies’ heavy shoes, worth #1.50, at j 98 ceuts, children’s school shoes, sixes 8 to1 11, worth #1.25, at 74 cents, misses'and! youths’ school shoes, worth $1.50, at IK? cents. Clothing bargains: Men's business pants, worth $2.00, at 98 cents, men's fine pants, worth #2.00, at 1.24, boys’ long [>ants, worth $1.50,at 78 cents, men’s suits, worth $S.00, at 3.25, men’s cassimere suits, worth $12.00, at 4.75, tpeu’s fine cassimere suits, worth $15.00, at 6.78. men’s fine custom made suits, worth $18.00, at 8.68. men’s fine tailor made suits, worth $22.00, at 9.83, men’s fine overcoats, worth #9.00, at 4.63, men's dress overcoats,worth #15.00, at 8.63, men’s custom made overcoats, ; worth $22.00. at 9,63, children^ school suits, worth $2.00, at 98 cents, fine children’s suits, worth $2.50, at 1.34, children’s dress suits, worth #5.00, at 2.48. And so on through the line you will find bargain after bargain; nothing reserved as everything must be sold in three days. Remember, Thursday, September 29th, is the day and is for three days only. Look for the great red sign. Merchants desiring to fill up for the coming season will find this a1 good opportunity. H. D. Minces.

The Citj Markets. Eggs—8 cents. Butter—15 cents. Onions—$1.00 |«er bu. Potatoes—$1.25 per bu. Chickens—Chicks 6c, hens 6e. Turkeys—Hen turks 8c, young 7. Nary Beans—$2.00 per bu. Shoulders—6 cents. Sides—8c. Lard—8 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 9 cents. Wheat—58 cents per bushel. Corn—35 cents per bushel. Oats—35 cents per bushel. Rye—40 cents per bushel. Clover Seed—$2.25 per bushel. Salt—$1.00 per bbl. Hogs—$3.23 to $3.50 per 100. Cattle—$3.00 to $4.00 per 100. Sheep—$3.00 tn$4.00 per 100. Wool—18 cents. - -*- Cincinnati Markets. Wednesday, Sept. 21,1898. > Wheat, 67c to 68c; corn, 32 toMtyetoats, 23 to 2S4«; rye, 45 to 50c; cattle, heavy, $3.80 to $4.90; hop. good shippers, $3.20 to $4.05; sheep. $3.40 to $4.25.

Institute Resolutions. The following resolutions were adopted by the last session of the teachers institute held at Winslow: NY hereas, it is our wonted custom, at meetings like this, to express in form of resolutions, our desires, preferences and appreciations, therefore be it Resolved, That we, the teachers in Pike county concur with our tsarnship trustees in recognizing in our genial superintendent a genial gentleman, and one who is untiring in his efforts to elevate the standard of teaching in this county, by his earnest persistent and efficient work therein. That no blame should rest upon him on account of the present session of our institute being held at this place.- as the matter was settled last winter by a majority vote of the teachers themselves. The vote was taken by the various township institutes in most cases. That our instructors have endeared themselves to us by their sympathetic and painstaking efforts to make us better and more effective teachers. That we voice the sentiments of this institute when we say that we are heartily glad they’ve come ahiong us again at any time, we would gladly welcome them to our homes. Resolved, That the trustees of the various townships in which the school term is less than six months do all in their power to lengthen the terms to six months. Whereas, The law makes it obligatory upon the teachers to attend the institute or forfeit one day’s wages for each day’s absence. Therefore be it resol ml that the teachers of Pike county attend and use all ’ their energies to make the institute both interesting and instructive and that the trustee pay the teachers for attending upon institute as the law. provides. Resolved, That inasmuch as we have been favored with au excellent corps of instructors we tender them our thanks qgid appreciation of their work while their mutual painstaking with the teachers have gained for them the admiration of all. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty Qod in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst since our last institute some of our fellow teachers. Therefore it is resolved

that we, the teachers of Pike count; in institute assembled, express our deep feeling of sorrow for the loss of such teachers and hereby extend our warmest sympathy to the relatives of said teachers. Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to the good people of Winslow for the kind and courteous treatment shown the teachers during the week; be it further resolved that we thank the trustees of the M. E. church for the use of the church building, and that we thank the choir of said church for the most excellent music furnished at our night sendees. Resolved, That the county institute be held alternately at Petersburg and Winslow. Rev. Kerr of Patoka township and Rer. Chesser of Marion township, attended the' association meeting of the seperate Baptists at Salem church, Owen county, last week. Notice of Election, Notice is heieby given to the stoekboldr of the Petersburg Mining and Manufacture Association that an election will be held the As r |g| tach s lay night, October 7,1888, at the offle notation in Petersburg, Indian* -