Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 31, Petersburg, Pike County, 9 December 1898 — Page 4

RoVal Baking Powder Hade from pure scream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum faking powders ate the great*?! meoacers to health of the procatday. ton*. awuno eowos* oo.. sew rom.. . ghr f ikt County gmowst K» Ti. flcC. STOOPS. One Year, in advance.. .... fl 85 81x Months, i.a advance . .............. .. «6 Bntered at the postoffle** In Petersburg for trausnifcwiom through the mails as sceond* class matter. v FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9,1816,

Secretary Alger’s annual report is somewhat remarkable for its omissions. It doc* not contain the “round robin” sent from Santiago, nor does it contain “Teddy” Roosevelt’s report, which “Teddy” told the .•‘investigating commission” he hoped they would get and read. There are others who would be glad to read that report, provided it could be bad as it was written aud as it was received sit the war department. To lead Alger’s import one would suppose that there bad been no scandal connected wit h the conduct of the war, and that everything )tm/l moved along as smooth assilk. whereas, even* day the truth may be written about the war, but there are no signs that it will be soon. Had a democratic Jlouse been elected, the outlook would have been very different. Senator Carrsav of liouisiana, is an anti-anuexationist from way back. He . says of the treaty of peace: “I shall vote squarely against,,the proposition to annex the Philippines. The peace commission had j no business to provide for their aunexatiou. j These islands would be the roost expensive gift that one nation ever received from another. They can never be a source of atrength, while they will always be &u element of domestic weakness and subject to j foreign attack in case of hostilities with | another nation." Mr. Caffery thinks that we are paying loo much attention to things j away from home and not doing enough to improve things at home. : ^ •

-----..»«=■■■“ . The Datj ef the Hear. The Chicago platform stands alone as the ! only platform made by a national conrea- ' tion of either of the great political parties during the past quarter of a century that was dictated by and represents the interests I of the masses of the people composing the party. The reason for the condition that so long prevailed is obvious. The monopolies generally are the direct result of special privileges conferred by legislation. The valuable franchises granted to corporations, by cities, states and the nation could not be secured through the agency of either of the great political parties alone. Hence in the formation of tite great corporations seeking these public franchises it became necessary, in order to insure the success of their schemes, txf unite capitalists representing both parties and iuterest party leaders in the enterprise. This was not only the surest and cheapest means of securing I legislation conferring upon them the fecial privileges sought, but it furnished them a guarantee against being disturbed in possession of them. It has been the policy of the money poper and monopolies to keep the machinery of both political parties so well in hand that only candidates for office of their choice could he selected by either. In this way they not only prevented as ao issue being raised against them by the people turough either party but they found it an economical f as well as a safe method of procedure. ° The success of the money power, corporations and trusts in controlling the guvI ernment duriug the past thirty years attests ! the wisdom of their plan. Through the I control of the political machinery of both | parties they were enabled to confer office j upou their favorites and dispose of the | patronage of the city, county, state and i national governments, which, together with I that of the corporations themselves, eousti- j j tuted one of the chief sources of reveuue to j i sustain the newspaper organs of both polit- j ical parties. This enabled the dispensers of patronage to control the editorial utter*

I anees of the party orgaus and give direction I to public opinion. Whenever, as h&> occasionally happened, a leader of the people arose iu some locality and wrested the control of a convention from the money power and monopolists they have always concentrated their efforts to secure his defeat. The gold men made a fight for the control of the Chicago convention in the primaries ami conventions throughout the country in 1896. The plain people won and secured control of the convention only to see i he. old leaders desert them and either come out plaiuly in support of the republican party or join the Cleve-land-Paltner-Buckner-McKinley eombina- { tion at Indianapolis and work for the defeat1 of the candidates of the people. The money power and tnists are a unit against the people. Their scheme to recapture the democratic party huts failed., The Chicago platform will be re-adopted f by the next democratic convention aud the

battle of 1900 will be fought on the same lines as the battle of 1890. The republican party has thrown off its international bimetallic mask and has brought forth an infamous banking bill and squared itself for action for the maintenance of the gold Standard and hank rule. The duty of the hour is to prepare for the battle of 1900.! Education of the voters should be the j watchword of .all who are interested in preserving the rights and liberties of the! people. Patronize the newspapers that are fighting on th- people's side. Ninety-five per cent have a common interest in the defeat of the mouey power. Their individual prosperity and the perpetuation of free institutions depends upon the success of the people's cause in 1900.—Silver Knight Watchman. Senator Hale is the most rabid republican anti-expansionist who hag yet uulimbered a rapid fire tongue battery and .open fire on the peace treaty, which he says he will fight to the last. He predicted that if the treaty is carried into effect, it will add many millions, on account of the increased army and navy, to J. he yearly expenses .of this government, without bringing the slightest benefit to our people at large; that our country will in time become overrun by inferior races, and numerous other rumor evils will follow. In addition to his predictions, he charges Mr. McKinley's foreign office, and asks the Insh-Ainericans to join him in opposing the ratification of the treaty. Please remember that Senator Hafe is not a democrat talking for political effect. He is a republican of standing in the councils of his party, and no longer ago than at the last session of congress, just after the Maine was destroyed, he acted as the mouth-piece of Mr. McKinley on the floor of the senate although his pronounced pro-Spanish views wore at that time well known. There is no probability that a sufficient number of senators will act with Mr. Hale to reject the treaty, but it may not be ratified before the end of this congress, mukiug an extra session of the senate necessary.

These is little or nothing in Mr. MeKin- j ley’s annual message to congress, long as j that document is. that indicates with any degree of certainty, what policy he intends to follow towards the Philippines. This indicates that he has nut decided upon a j policy, or if he has, that he is afraid to i make it public yet, and confirms the belief j of those who think that he intends playing J foxey on the Philippine question until after j he gets that treaty of peace ratified bvths ; Senate, and the $30.000.000 which we are ! to pay Spain, appropriated by congress. ] Au announcement of a positive policy before ■ tlieu might result in making too many votes . against both treaty and appropriation. Coxoress convened Monday last at high noon. The scramble for places for the nest feWidays will be the greatest on record.

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pressed and painful menstruation. For Change of life it is the bast medicine made. It is beneficial daring pregnant?, and helps -to bring children into homes barren for years. » invigorates, stimn- - the whole aye strengthens —- tem. This great remedy is offered to all afflicted women. Why will any woman suffer another minute with certain relief within reach f Wine of Cardui only costa $1.00 per bottle at yonr drug store. Tor atirw*. is cattt ngutrtmt ipecUti dtmtions. addiw.flivtse nwtatww. tta Advitory 2Vp.irtmmt.’ The Cfcatta«<M*M M#ir trine Co., ChtitUtnougu, T*m. «tv. 1. W. SII«T«.Caio(*ee,S. C.,tay«: “My wife used Wire of Cardulathome ter tatting #1 tea womb site It entirety cured bar.”

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Greater in purchasing power is possible when you come into our store. Your half dollars will almost do the work of dollars. We.believe our CLOTHING to be the best ever offered. Each garment is made from the most carefully selected material and tailored according to the most approved methods. The cut, style and finish are all that could be desired. Suppose you come in and look things over. We will be pleased to show anything in stock, and call your special attention to the following: All Wool Suit in Blue and Black Cheviot..,.$5 00 , All Wool Suit in Clay Worsted in blue and black ... 6 50 All Wool Scotch Suit in plaid, stripes and checks... 7 50 All Wopl Kersey Overcoat, all colors... 6 00 AM Wool Beaver Overcoat, all colors... 6 50 The style and cut of these garments catch the eye, and the quality of the goods the judgment, and makes customers of all who come to see us. . W. L. BARRETT, ^PETERSBURG IN DIANA <5*

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Stock Reducing Sale of Dry Goods, Blankets, Yarns, Etc Ovmls aid Saits*^Closing Out Owing to a change in the business to be be made January 1st 1899, we have decided that the Clothing must be closed out at once, and that our stock of Dry Goods, Blankets, V1 ftwiirwMr and Woolen Goods is entirely too large. We have too many goods and iu order to reduce this stock before invoicing time and to turn it into money ^CJ^ri^^/SverSeWcnt,^cufK beyond the reach of competition. We are overloaded and forced to sell We are the originators of low prices and have been acknowledged as such lor 35 years. We are the poor man’s friend, and have as our motto bmall Profits and Many bales. Every one talks how Moses Frank cuts the prices. Now don't forget, we guarantee everything as advertised. Look at these Prices and he Convinced that We are the Cheapest Eonse in Pike County.

-Stock Reducing Sale of DRY GOODS, BLANKETS, YARNS, ETC. Storm Flannel, ail colors, per yard 7#c Fancy Flannelettes, per yard 5C Canton Flannel, good quality, per yard 4^ Canton Flannel, extra heavy, per yard 6c Good Sheetings, per yard 3#c Seymour all Wool Red Flannel 19° Ladies' all Wool Flannel Skirts, per yard 49c All Wool Yarn, per Skein *KC Ladies’ extra large Shawl Fascinators 25c Cotton Blankets, extra large, per pair 39c Yard-wide Floor Oil Cloth, pet yard 15c Big sixe Sateen Comforts ^ 98c Men's heavy lined Gloves, per pair 24c Wool Blankets, grey, per pair $1 24

Stock Reducing Sale of Ladies’ Capes.

I # Ladies' plain Black Capes Ladies’ Capes, trimed with buckles Ladies’ heavy Double Capes Ladies’ Double Capes, Fur on Collar Ladies' Plush Capes, good length Plush Capes, fancy trimmed All $$ cloth Capes During this sale we will sell choice of any and all Ladies Kid Gloves, lace or clasp, per pair 63c 89c $1 24 59 39 89 59 89c

CLOSING OUT SALE OF CLOTHING.

Men's all Wool Coats $i oo Children’s Suits 49 Youths’ Suits, 13 to 19, all Wool v 3 99 Youths’ Suits, 15 to 18 1 99 Men’s $10.00 Suits V 4 95 , Men’s Mackintoshes, water proof. in$9 v. Overcoats at your own price, V All this clothing must be sold. You can only realize the bargains by calling to see the cut prices on these goods. Seeing is believing.

Y ou can’t afford to miss this grand opportunity to buy such good honest goods at such prices; don’t delay wt iTwe wuT^h e^e moot ffoods everything ks advertised. These goods must be sold. All goods sold at these pnces are for cash only. We want yon ff1 8 for the least money. We are always willing to show goods. Don’t forget the place, MOSES FRANK. grjae i gp^- 3Pxice Cotter arxd. Cla.©a.p©st 33Co\ase iaa, Fetexs'biaxg' aad JPUzo Co\xxxty