Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 32, Petersburg, Pike County, 16 December 1898 — Page 4

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The big flouring mill* of the country have organised into a trust. The people will pay the bill. These trusts are what the people voted for. Two resolutions for congressional investigation of the war have been offered, one by Senator Vast, and the other by Repremntative Snlser, but there is little probability Utat either will be adopted. The grand juries of Pennsylvania and Illinois have indicted several of the prominent republicans of those states. Governor Tanner of Illinois, has been indicted ami Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, is now on trial. The tiu plate manufacturers have come to an agreement. The price of goods has been raised and the factories shut down. This is only one of the many trusts that have been formed and fostered by the republican party. j Mr. ltcKixunr's handling of the war; and matters relating thereto in his message contained no surprises. The message follows just about the lines it was expected to follow—line* plainly indicated lor weeks, aye months past, by official and semi-official emanations from the administration. The message also indicates very plainly that Mr. McKinley isn't as anxious to push along financial legislation as some of the members of his party would like him to be.

Thk Dingley tariff law has proved a failure, and in ©nl«r to raise revenue sufficient to pay expenses the war revenue ia to be inaintaiueil and an additional tax is to be piaml on tea and coffee. The republican party is very generous to the poor man. Asdrew Cabxkoik. the apostle of high protection and liberal contributor to republican campaigns* is bitterly opposed to President McKinley’s policy of expansion, and is usiug every means at bis command to defeat the president’s scheme to annex the, whole Phil ppine archipelago. Tns cause of the free aud unlimited coinage of both gold and silver is not dead, neither does it sleepeth. The Jtruets,. bondholders and the manipulators of Wall street and Lombard street are able to buy up one or two elections but in the end the People will triumph. That will conic in 1900. Boas lUvxa has been giviug the West Virginia republicans some h&sous in senator grubbing, and a scheme has been concocted that is expected to result in wiping oat a | small democratic majority in the legislature of that state and the election of a republican to suoceed Senator Faulkner. The secretary of state of West Virginia is to be the tool of the grab, his part being to put the republican contestants for seats in the House of delegates on the regular roll, so as to give the republicans a majority of that body.

The naval clique that has been trying to keep Lieutenant Hobson from receiving attention and deserved glory, ever since his return from a Spanish prison, bus succeeded in getting hini ordered out of the country for an indefinite period. It was discovered that Hobson was just the man needed to superintend the repairs on the Spanish gun boats sunk by Dewey in Manila bay, which havabeeu raised and scut to llong Kong, under a contract made by Deyrey. Hobson tried to get a short leave of absence to attend to some private matters before going so tar away, but it was refused him and he was given jiereroptory orders to leave for Hong Kong on the steamer that sails from San Francisco Christmas eve; The proposition that England and the United States jointly build aod ooutrol the Nicaraugua canal, has uot met with any marked favor in congress. The Morgan bill, by which the United States will own : a controlling interest in the company which will build the canal, guaranteeing therefor j $100,000,000 of. the company’s bonds, to be issued at the discretion of the president, is I now before the Senate, with the right of! way. Senator Morgan, its author, says it i will pass by a big majority. Democrats j generally would prefer that the canal be built directly by this government and owned by it, but it is not regarded as aj party question, and each democratic senator j will vote in accordance with his individual | views. What the House will do with this

bill will depend largely upon the attitude of the administration towards it—an attitude not jet clearly defined, although'Mr, McKinley is committed in favor of building the cabal. Cva&KNCY refortu is a great scheme. Who is it to benefit but the few money sharks who want the country on a wholly gold basis? Will it be of any benefit to the laboring man or farmer? The country has been on a gold basis too long now. The price of farm lands has gone down and wages have decreased fully one-half during I the past 30 years. Tb» bill prepared by General Miles tor the reoiganizalion of the army has been introduced in congress, bat that is aboat as far as it will ever get, as the Hull bill, prepared largely under the direction of Secretary Alger, is backed by the administration and by the republican leaders in the House, and is, unless present plans are changed, to be put through the House before the Christinas recess. The democrats are opposed to keeping the volunteers in service uutil the army reorganisation bill becomes a law. us proposed by the administration, but their protest will not, it Is feared, change the program, because the desire to get the volunteers mustered out is counted upon to help get the votes needed to authorise the increase of the regular aTmy to 100,000 ineu. The House military committee has favorably reported a resolution offered by Representative Hay of Virginia, asking the secretary of war to inform the’House, what towns in Cuba, Porto Rico and' the Philippines will have to be garrisoned by United Slates troops, The number of troops for each town and the number that will be requiraTat home.

Tint Philippine problem is giving the republicans no end of trouble. General Grosvenor of Ohio, is not a timid man tn handling political question?,but he acknowledged himself at a loss what to do with this one when he said, after discussing several of the propositions that have been made to get rid of the islands: “For my part, T wish the Philippines were at the bottom of-' the sea.” Mr. McKinley has allowed it to beeome kuowi) to his party leaders that he has no ambition to lead in a Philippine policy, but will be perfectly well satisfied to follow any poliey that promises to be in accord with public sentiment, with preference that it should be one that will enable us to get rid of the Philippines, it it be possible to do so without laying this country, open to the charge of traflicing in human liberty, for a profit and without causing war. There is reason for saying that if it had to l>e done over again, Mr. McKinley would not demand possession of the Phslippines, and would save the $30,000,01)0 which we must pay Spain for something we do not know what to do with. But that sort of hind sight doesn’t help the situation one bit.

The Biot Case. The Monroe City riot case, after consuming the time of the court for ten day*, came to a close Sunday. The evidence was all in Friday, and was hotly contested both for the state and defense. Hon. J. T. Goodman, Hon. J. S. Pritchett and Dr, J. H. Barnett represented the state, while Hon. \V. A. Cullop and C. B. Kessinger handled rhe defense. The speechmaking began Friday by Hon. J. S- Pritchett, who was followed bjr C. B. Kessinger, Dr. Barnett, W. A. Callup and J. T. Goodman. The argument was some- I what spicy and dramatic, and ended Saturday about .5 o'clock p. m., when the judge read the instructions. The jury retired and Sunday morning Judge Shaw received the verdict D. P. Coonrod, James Coourod, H. H. Harrison i and Win. Edwards were acquitted, while Joseph A. Barnett, Jacob O. Ilicks. John Bell and' Jacob Tucker were each found guilty and lined one hundred dollars each and costs. Monday morning the defendants made a motion for a new hearing a.u*.l argued the case before the judge, who look the matter uuder advisement, and will render his decision today (Thursday.) This is a very peculiar case and there is no supremo court decision on the subject. In fact it is the only case of the kind that ever occurred in the state, and it ur being watched with interest by the legal fraternity.—Vincennes: Star.

Buckleu's Arnica Salve. The hpst salve in the work! lor cuts, bruiser, 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 35 cents per box. For sale by J, R. Adams & Son. California. The onlV true winter route to California is via the Illinois Central, New Orleanes and the Southern Pacific railway. Direct connections made with the famous “Suns» t Limited’’ on Sunday and Wednesday. Through Pullman Tourist Sleeper to San Francisco every Thursday at very low rates. This sleeper, runs without change, through Memphis. New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, ElPaso and Los Angeles. Ask your ticket agents via Evansville and the Illinois Central, or write to F. R. Wheeler, C. P. & T. A., 200 Main street, Evansville ladiaua. 29tf No Humbug. Foley's tfbuev and Tar does not elaim to J perform miracles. It does not claim to I cure all ca>*s of consumption or asthma, but it does claim to give comfort and relief in advanced stages of these diseases ami to usually cure early stages. It is certainly | worth trying b*..t hose afflicted or threatened with those'-dreaded diseases. J. R. Adams & Son. d

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Oue of the many presents we give away. < l am uot moving or selling out at cost, but I have a house full of flrstclass goods to sell at low prwes for spot cash. $800 WORTH OR SHOES. 3100 WORTH OR JEANS RANT®. These goods must be sold to make room for our immense stock of spring goods which has been ordered. A full and complete line of so\A &Toeems, v l A nice lino of choice selections in C\\\Tva\»avfc ^ov ^£.d\Aa$ "Presets, 3Vtva StocV. 3ves\v. CanAtos. Call ami see me. I can save you money on every purchase you make. Goods guaranteed as represented. Produce taken in exchange. G, T. KIMH. Main Street. Telephone 1-2. Petersburg. !nd.

Stock Reducing Sale of Dry Goods, Blankets, Yarns, Etc Owi„„ to i change in the-bnsiness to 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, Comforts Yarns Underwear and Woolen Goods, is entirely too large. We have too many goods and in order to reduce this stock before invoicing time and to turn it into money we will cut the prices as they never before were cut, cut down 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 for 85 years. We are the poor man’s friend, and have as our motto Small Profits and Many Sales. Every one talks how Moses Frank cuts the prices. Now don’t forget, we guarantee everything as advertised. . ' t ■„ ,., Look at these Prices and he Convinced that We are the Cheapest House in Pike County. i

Stock Reducing Sale of iDRY GOODS, BLANKETS, YARNS, ETC.. Storm Flannel, all colors, per yard 7)^c Fancy Flannelettes, per yard 5C Canton Flannel, good quality, per yard 4C jCanton Flannel, extra heavy, per yard 6c LL Muslin, yard wide, per yard 3#c Seymour all Wool Red Flannel 19c Ladies’ all Wool Flannel Skirts, per yard 49^ AU Wool Yarn, per Skein *)4c Ladies’ extra large Shawl Fascinators 25c /Cotton Blankets, extra large, per pair 39^ Yard-wide Floor Oil Cloth, per yard *5C Big size Sateen Comforts . 9®c Men’s heavy lined Gloves, per pair 24c Wool Blankets, gTey, ppr pair ti 24

Stock Reducing Sale of Ladies’ Gapes. j /

Ladies' plain Black Capes 63c Ladies' Capes, trimed with buckles 89c Ladies' heavy Double Capes $1 24 Ladies' Double Capes, Fur on Collar 1 59 Ladies’ Plush Capes, good length a 39 Plush Capes, fancy trimmed a 89 All £5 cloth Capes 3 59 During this sale we will sell choice of any and all Ladies' Kid Gloves, lace or clasp, per pair 89c

CLOSING OUT SALE OF CLOTHM'

Men's all Wool Coats f i oo Children's Suits ' 49 Youths' Suits, 13 to 19, all Wool 3 99 Youths' Suits, 15 to 18 1 99 Men’s $10.00 Suits 4 95 Men’s Mackintoshes, water proof 1 59 / Overcoats at your own price. 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.

You can’t afford to miss this grand opportunity to buy such good honest goods at such prices; don’t delay any longer, for now winter is surely here. Remember we guarantee everything as advertised. These goods must bejsold. All goods sold at these prices are for cash only. We want your trade and in order to get it we will give the most goods for the least money. We are always willing to show goods. Don’t forget the place, MOSES FRANK.