Pike County Democrat, Volume 29, Number 43, Petersburg, Pike County, 3 March 1899 — Page 4

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8iu ftfu ®aira tjj £}em0tt*t ....... A --- nr n. »c<;. stoops. One Year, In advance .. .|1 00 Six Months, In advance./,. 50 Entered at the poKtoflle* In Peteraburg for irauamlsslon through the malls as sceoml-i-lass mutter. FRIDAY, MARCH 8,1899. ft.1!-1.1 *L .. _■ . ," ' ... ...I ' The trusts are beginning’ to raise the prices. It’s real nice. The fight in the Philippines, still goes on— and all for the cause of suffering humanity. What are the trusts doing for the country. Some small bore republican editors should answer at their convenience. The Indiana legislature will wind up its business affairs next Monday night, when stirring times are expected. ' “Bbef, beef,’’ was the reception given General Alger upon his recent visit to Boston. Another investigation is going on. ) ; * California,Pennsylvania and Utah have not }*et elected United States senators. The fight seems to be long drawn out affairs. WHP will be the next marshal of Petersburg? This question is uppermost in the minds of ten or twelve republican candidates. You seldom hear anything more from the republicans about “currency reform/’ It seems to have died a hornin’ after the election was over. Petersburg wants a system of water works, and when that is done then the next improvement should be brick streets.r Let the good work go on. The administration leaders are just now trying to force ah open door policy abroad but at home favor closed doors. Consistency where art thou? / The mugwumps and regulars are having a high old time for supremacy in . Petersburg republican circles. Next Tuesday is the time set for the fight. _

Better roads are needed in Pike county in every direction. All the principal roads should be put in better condition for travel in all kinds of The second war investigation goes merrily on. The first investigationonly cost $99,(500, but then this is a very small item to whitewash some of the prominent officials. Extra precautions should be taken by the city and county boards of health to prevent the spread of smallpox which has made its appearance at several of. the neighboring towns. What are the health officials doing in ! the mattery

Rather a nice thing to be court- j martialed and receive a salary of i $5,50% per year for six years. The president gave General Egan a nice package. Private soldiers who disobey orders are dishonorably discharged and have to walk home. Say something good for your tow a or county or keep still. Don’t howl about this or that, but go to work for ! all sections of the county. The citizens of this county should put forth their best efforts to let people at a | distance know just what resources that this c.ounty has. show them that It; is the best coal field in the state.' Small bore republican editors some months ago claimed all the honors of the American-Spanish war. They are quite willing now to divide honors with any one, since the recent investigations have been instituted and some of the boys have been testifying as to the rotten condition of tjje meats furnished. Give the privates a chance to testify before the investigation committee. Since January 1 last, there have lieen created in the United States 170 gigantic trusts and combinations in manufactures and commerce, none capitalized under a million of dollars, and ranging from that to the Federal Steel trust with its $200,000,000. The aggregate of the capitalization of 4,000 millions of dollars. ‘Since January 1 up to date, there has been a daily increase in these trusts. Every day brings the news of some new combination. •, ^

-THE county reform bill passed the House Monday afternoon. The bill ! will now go to the Senate where it ! originated. The bi 1 will more than likely become a law. Congressman Johnson of the old Burnt district, rattled the bones of the republican par y last Friday in the house of representatives. He is against,the presen; war policy and° isn’t afraid to say to even if he is a republican. He is m Wan expansionist. Imperialism is receiving some very telling blows from tae American people at the present t i me. Some of the most prominent men of all parties are giving their reason^ in all sections of <he country against such action on the part of the government. It is bound to be one of the leading questions in the campaign of 1900. The cause of the people, the restoration of silver, is growing in favor every day in every section of the country. The people will rise up in their might in 1900 and with one voice cry out “down with the party of i international bimetallism and trusts.” Place in powermen who will restore silver and legislate fdr the people instead of fostering and protecting trusts. The fight with the Filipinos goes merrily on and re-enforcements are being asked for. There seems 'to be some rising compl .cations that were unlooked for at M anila. Our soldier boys are standing bravely up/and will fight as long as tin government gives the wordC The fight was to free the people from Spanish tyranny, but it is now a fight to retain territory. Two wars in one. The Declaration of Independence in the eyes of the republican party is a thing of the past and should not be referred to. Tha^old time document which made t(he I hited States a free country, says^that “all men are born free and equal.” At present the republican party does not think so. That document also says that “all just governments derive their power to govern by the consent of the governed,” or someth ng similar in effect. 'But the republican party does not seem to think so by its attitude in the present war in other domains.

« Better roads is still being1 talked about by qur farmer friends. In fact it is about the only question at the present time being discussed. "At the present time the roads are almost im-» passable and travel is almost suspended until the Baud has a chance to thaw out. This is a splendid time to think about and lalk up some means of improving the highways. But thinking and talking will not accomplish the purpose unless some action is taken. Hold a meeting and let the matter be thoroughly discussed. The columns of the Democrat are open for a discussion of the subject. Write out your views on the subject and let the people know what you think about better roads.

Real estate will bcf reappraised this year for taxable purposes. Men should be selected by the assessors for this purpose who thoroughly understand the p rices of real estate and town properties. The value of properties are entirely too low in some places while in other locations they are too high. In Petersburg some of the property is valued too high and some too low. A conference of the-assessors should be held and the prices of real estate agreed on as to improvements, location, fertility of soil, etc. The appraisement of real and personal property in Petersburg should reach at least a million dollars, while in many townships the valuations should be increased, and the rate of taxation reduced. The republican .primary to nominate candidates for town officers will be held next T tesday. No one but straight republicans who voted the ticket without i. scratch at the last November elect on, it is understood, will be allowed t> participate. If that should go, there will be challenges galore on Tuesday next. The fight for marshal is a very lively affair, and the young chiei of the party says he will not support certain Candidates if they are nominated. There is a big kick to start ir with which promises to grow as conv ntion day rolls round. The regulars and mugwumps are about evenly m tched, while the populists have a few votes that may prove tb be the balanc * of power. The young l chief has troub es of his own, being a I receptive cand date for almost any- j H. H. Tiskn , jeweler and watchthing. maker, Peters! lrg. All work guarah- j

LEGISLATIVE RECORD. X«w Bills that Have Become Lavri by Enactment. The following are the new laws that have been enacted and received the endorsement of the governor since our last issue: Senate bill No. 87—Regulating the use, , maintenance and operation of natural gas pipe lines. Signed. Senate bill No. 7—To amend Section 11# of an act providing for the election and qualification of the justices of the peace, etc. Signed. Senate bill No. 19—Regulating the allowance and payment of claims against incorporated towns and cities. 8igned. Senate bill No. 8—To amend Section 1 of an act to amend an act, entitled an act providing for the election and qualification of justices of the peace, etc. Signed. Senate enrolled bill No. 230—Concerning the collection of assessments for improvements of streets, alleys, sidewalks and other public places,etc. Signed. > • Senate bill No. 301—To legalize the incorporation of the town of Normal City, Delaware county. Signed. Senate bill No. 300—To amend Section 4 of an act defining the Eighteenth judicial circuit, creating the Fiftythird judicial circuit, fixing the time for holding court in said circuits and providing for the appointment of judges for the Fifty-third circuit and the prosecuting attorney of the Eighteenth judicial circuit, etc. Signed. Senate bill No. 127—In relation to orders issued by cities of more than 20,000 inhabitants on their treasuries. Signed. Senate bill No, 110—To amend Section 8 of an act entitled an act concerning, building and loan associations. Signed. Senate bill No. 14—To amend Section 24 of an act fixing the fees, salaries, duties and compensation of the officers and persons named therein, etc. Signed. Senate bill No. 82—To amend Section 3 of an act concerning the sinking, safety, maintenance, use and operation of natural gas and oil wells, etc. Signed. Senate bill No 4#—To amend Section 1 of an act to provide for the opening, vacation and change of highways, etc. Signed. Senate bill No. 417—To legalize the incorporation of the town of Georgetown, Floyd county. Signed. Senate bill No. 130—Authorizing and directing the board of commissioners of Tippecanoe county to sell certain lands. Signed. Senate bill No. 18, requiring every notary public to append to each certificate of acknowledgment or other official document signed by him a correct statement of the date, of expiration of his commission. Signed. Senate joint resolution No. o—To amend Section 21 of Article 7 of the constitution of the state of Indiana.. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 80—An act authorizing depositions to be taken to probate wills. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 89—An act to regulate the manufacture and sale of commercial fertilizers. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 1#8—An act concerning public offenses and their punishment. Signed.

oenate enrolled act »No. 79—An act concerning the tender of money.; Signed. Senat| enrolled act No. 1%—An act relating to husband and wife. Signed. Senate enrolled^ act No. 354—An act fixing the time for holding court in the Forty-ninth judicial circuit. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 20—An act concerning pensions for disabled or retired policemen. Signed.. Senate enrolled act No. 205—An act concerning public officers and their punishment. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 120—An act to regulate the management of county asylums, etc. Signed. Senate enrolled act No. 0—An act to provide for a more uniform mode of doing township business. Signed. House enrolled act No. 311—An act providing that county auditors shall provide bulletin boards. Signed. House enrolled act No. 146—An act to amend an act authorizing county treasurers to pay over to township trustees any unexpended funds, etc. Signed. House enrolled act No. 119—An act to amend an act providing for the opening of highways, etc. Signed. House enrolled act No. 160—An act to amend an act authorizing deputy county, surveyors to perform the services of county surveyors. Signed. House enrolled act No. 162—An act providing a method of collecting certain judgments against railroad companies. Signed. House enrolled act No. 255—An act to legalize the acts of the board of trustees to the town of Markle, Huntington county. Signed. House enrolled act No. 493—An act to legalize the election of board of trustees and other officers of Waynetown, Montgomery county. Signed. House enrolled act No. 86—An act authorizing the hoard of trustees of

the Indiana State soldiers’ home to sell certain lands. Signed. House enrolled act No. 107—An act fixing the compensation of bailiffs in counties in which criminal and superior courts are organized. Signed. House enrolled act No. 414—An act concerning estates and conveyances. Signed. House enrolled act No. 358—An act amending an act concerning loan, trust and safe deposit companies. Signed. House enrolled act No. 437—An act authorizing boards of county commissioners to offer and pay rewards. Signed. House enrolled act No. 134—An act concerning life insjurance in fraternal and c haritable organizations. Signed. House enrolled act No. 154—An act to amend section 31 of an act for the relief of the poor. Signed. House; enrolled act No. 240—An act to amend section 4 of an act concerning telephone companies. Signed. House enrolled act No. 397—An act: to legalize the acts of the board of trustees pf the town of Warren.Huntington county. Signed. House enrolled act No. 303—An act concerning the veto "power of mayors in certain cities. Signed. House enrolled act No. 210- An act to legalize the incorporation of the town of Castleton. Marion county. Signed. House enrolled act No. 6—An act defining the, twen|y-first and thirtieth judicial circuits. Deposited with the secretary of the state without approval. Senate bill 120- To regulate the ! management of county asylums, etc. Signed. j House bill No.236—To amend the law establishing a superior court in the counties of Lake. Laporte and Porter. Vetoed and passed, notwithstanding the veto. House bill No. 276—To authorize the purchase of waterworks in cities under 30,000 population. Vetoed and passed. ] notwithstanding the veto. House bill No. 365—An act concern- j ing the construction of free gravel roads. Signed. House bill No. 457—An act authorizing riparian owners to build piers, ] wharves, docks, etc. Signed. House bill 204—An act to regulate I the administration of relief to poor 1 persons. Signed. Also, House enrolled act No. 21—An ! act to regulate the sale of patent j rights. Signed, Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. ‘‘Disease had fastened its clutches upon her and for seven years she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seemed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly and could not sleep. She finally discovered a way to recovery by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night and with two bottles has been absolutely cured. Her name; is Mrs. Luther Lutz.” Thus writes W.C. Hamnick & Co. of Shelby, North Carolina. Trial bottles free at J. R. Adams & Son’s drug store. Regular size 50c and $1.00, every bottle guaranteed. Ip the United States there are 31 counties by the name of Washington; 24 of Franklin; 23 of Jefferson; 22 each of Jackson and Lincoln; 19 of Madison; 18 each of Clay and Montgomery; 17 each of Marion, Monroe and Union; 16 each of Green orGreene.and Wayne; 15 of Clark or Clarke; 14 of Warren; 13 each of Carroll, Grant and Johnson; 12 ehch of Douglass and Park; 11 each of Crawford, Fayette, Lake. Lawrence, Marshall, Morgan and Scott; 10 each of Calhoun, Clinton, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Lee, Logan, Perry and Pike; 9 each of Adams, Brown, Cass, Knox, Putnam and Shelby; 8 each of Benton, Boone, Butler,Columbia, Cumberland, Fremont, Harris on, Mercer, Orange, Randolph and Webster;! each of Howard, Jasper, Pulaski and Taylor; and of 6’s, 5’s, 4’s am so on there are a cord of each. An Oregon Minister. I received the bottle of White Wine of Tar Syrup. One of my chile ren was very sick with croup, and as j our medicine was pleasant to take I g aye it, and it gave almost immediate relief. I would not be without it, and I also recommend it as a medicine that should be at all times in every family. West Union, Oregon, Rev. H. St: tup. For sale by Paul Bros. m The April Ladies’ Home Journal will contain the first article of a series telling “How to be Pretty Though Plain.” The author, who has verified her statements, insists that it is within easy possibility for the plainest woman to be pretty, anti she thinks it not an unworthy ambiiijon. Good common sense forms the basis of this author’s advice to all women who wish to be pretty. --1-—-The Best Salve in the World , |j Is Banner Salve. ~Tt is made from a prescription by a world wide known skin specialist and is positively the most healing salve for piles, burns, scalds, ulcers, running sores and all sk in deceases; J. R. Adams & Son m i

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