Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 1, Petersburg, Pike County, 12 May 1899 — Page 4

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ibr §£ibt fltountg Hi 111. Hcli. STOOPS. ;)n« Year, in advance .. .$1 OU si x Months, lo atlvauue . £0 Entered »t the poMofllee in Petersburg for r« r.smbtKlon through tin* mails as WMNid< :ias - in.sUer. Fill DAY, MAY 13,1S99. With this issue / the Democrat begins volume XXX under very bright prospects, and with the largest list of subscribers it has ever had. For the past seven years the paper has been under the present management. During that time a number of changes have been made in the paper and in the office fixtures. New machinery and type have been added, which with competent workmen has enabled the Democrat to become one of the neatest publications in Pike county. The paper hhs at all times worked for the .best interests of the whole people and not catered to any particular class, looking only to the upbuilding of the town and county. It is against all jobbery in public enterprises. In politics it is democratic as its name implies and will always be found working for the democratic city and county tickets. We thank our friends for the liberal supjiort given us in the past several years and hope that it still maj- be extended to us. The Democrat is the largest paper published in the county and comes at the same price of smaller papers. Our job printing department is complete j in every particular. Call and sec us ! when wanting anything in our line. I

The Press has taken upon itself the task for the past several months of indulging in “roasting,” as it terms | it, persons who do not coincide with j its narrow’ Contracted views in pol-1 itics. It has “roasted” a number of the old time and leading politicians of the republican party, who in turn with their friends in Washington township, proceeded to “roast” the Press by their votes iu the town election last spring and at the November «= election, and again this spring did a little missionary work. The Press in its last issue proceeds to “roast” the editor of this paper because he did not vote for Higgins for marshal because he belonged to the M. E.church. In other words, the Press wanted to mix a little religion into the last city campaign. The editor of this paper has never mixed politics with religious matters. On the day of the city election the editor of the Democrat worked for the success of the democratic ticket from top to bottom, and we presume the manager of the Press did the same for the republican ticket,, which he was in duty bound to do, being the grand high mogul of the republican party. In the article the Press says: “When you voted for Cooney Backes you voted with every drunkard, every deadbeat and every political nondescript in Petersburg.” Does the editor of the Press intend to convey to its readers the impression that nearly one-half of the voters of our town a*e drunkards, deadbeats and political nondescripts? The vote show’s that'Cooney feackes received £42 votes, which is nearly 100 above his ticket, and but fbur less than the number which elected Mr. Higgine. Of the votds that Cooney Ba:kes received a large percent were those of business men, laboring men and representative citizens. The Press is sore because it failed to hold up the several candidates to the full limit of the republican vote, many of them railing far short of the usual republican majority.

The Press takes exceptions to a statement in the Democrat of last week regarding miners’ wages in Pike county. In the article which appeared in the Democrat an error or two occurred in the figures, but the facts remain the same. It is true that there are some expert miners, tjie same as in other trades, who will make more money than others in the same line of work. But to make an average the whole must be taken and ,nat any one person. The Press editor is a professor in mathematics and* a few statistics would be no puzzle to him whatever, so we respectfully refer him to the report of Mr. Blatchley of 1895, page 418, in table No. 2, which gives the number of mines in Pike county as 4, employing 484 men and a total production of 227,033 tons of coal. It will not take long to fiud i Out how much each man received j at thirty-three cents per ton as wages, j I Again, in Mr. Blatchley’s report of j 1897, page 377, it is reported that Pike j county has 0 mines and that the total j production was 237,054 tons. In the 1

same report, page 371, it shows that there were 492 men employed in the mines. Take time and make a few figures. The men may make more than the statistics show and it is to be hoped that they do. The Press managers are one thing one week and something el»} the next. The Democrat has never advocated trouble between opera tors and employes in any branch of trace. But when differences have arisen advocate arbitration. Not arbritrat on by injuctionor at the point of gun I Many labor troubles have been set .led by arbitration, and the present trouble between operators and miners will more than likely be settled amicably without trouble* When the Press gives figures it should make an average on the whole and for one year and not for a week or more at a time when there is a special run on coal, but give the miners a fair show. And a so give the operator a fair show. In other words do justice to all concerned, Last evening at six o’clock at the home of Jesse ,and Mrs. Thomas, liv-t ing northeast of Algiers, occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss May, to Dr. A. R. Logan, the ceremony binding these young couple for life being witnessed by a number of the friends of bride and groom. The bride is an accomplished young lady, handsome and refined, whose friends are egion. Dr. Logan is one of the rising young men of Jefferson township and for the past two years has been attending medical college at Indianapolis, from which he

will graduate n the uext year or two. Thus are two among the oldest and most highly respected families of the county linked together in a happy union.After the ceremony and congratulations, all were ushered into the capacious dining room where a sumptuous wedding supper was served, consisting of all the delicacies of the season. The Democrat and a host of other friends extend congratulations. The case of Robert Lee Dorsey vs. Thomas C. Nelson, for alienating the affections of his wife and claiming $10,(XX) damages, attracted considerable attention in the circuit court this week. The case was called Tuesday morning and a jury selected. The evidence was concluded Wednesday evening, and the arguments of the attorneys took up all day yesterday (Thursday), aid was not concluded when the Democrat went to press. A large number of witnesses were examined. Mr. Nelson is trustee of Marion township and a prominent stock buyer. The plaintiff is represented by F. B. Posey, P. A. Chappell, V. R. Greene and T. 11. Dillon, and the defendant by Richardson & Taylor and W. E. Cox. The case was strongly contested on noth sides. The Democrat’s subscribers still know our needs of a little cash to keep up the runnipg expenses of the largest paper in the county. The following have contributed during the past few days: J. V, Chaille, D. O. Brown, Robert Hyneman, Absolem McClure, James E. Br ttain, Henry Coleman, John McClure, William Leach, J. W. Ridge, R. S. Llanderson, S. S. Shannon, A. J. Loveless, P.C.Miley, James Corn, N. Pipes, Fred Butler, J. S. Barrett, H. B. Blaize. R. L. Thomas, C. J,. Arnold, lev. E. M. Hale, H. H. Smith, Charles Wyatt,Ripley Snyder, Mrs. Kate Argenbright, Mrs. Fannie Skinner, J. R. Criswell and Lafe Dean. Judge Ely has appointed the county council in accordance with the new

law. The members of the board are: First district. W. H. Gladish: 2nd district, S. W. Chappell: 3rd district, James A. Shei ard: 4th district, James S. Wilson; and Goodlet Morgan, George W. M issey and G. H. Overbeck. The gentlemen are all %ell known citizens of the county?, and their appointments will give satisfaction. Some' of them have served in the capacity, of county commissioner and have had experience in countyaffairs. Mrs. Oscar Hadlock, living near Algiers, died last Friday of consumption. She was 44 years of age. The f uneral services were held Saturday and interment at the McClure cemetery. The G. A. R. memorial services will be held at the M. E. church, .Sunday morning, May 2 ith. Rev. \v. S. Rader, pastor of the M E. church,will preach the sermon on that occasion. Harry Ely w 11 return home next week from Pearsall, Texas, where he has been for several months on account of his health, which has been greatly improve 1. The , Epworth League convention meets at Mt. V ?rnon May lfcth and 17th. The E. & I. railway will sell*, tickets at one fare for the round trip to that city.

THE MINERS STRIKE. y: Vo ( hnaae in t)»e Situ&tiwLSince I.as.t Week. ** ® There is but little change in the mining situation in Southern Indiana during the past week. And but few mines are running the operators refusing to sign the Chicago-Pittsburg f agreement. A meeting of operators jgbs held Wednesday at Evansville in connection with the state labor com- * missioners. But no agreement was reached, the operators refusing to meet the officers %f the miners union. The operators of the Jackson mines in this county have signed the scale and are at work with a force of 30 or 40 men. Thfe other mines are closed' down for the present. The Woolley j mines of this city have closed, and ■ the machinery will be moved to some i other point, so it is said. Most of the operators or their! representatives in this district at- j tended the meeting at Evansville! Wednesday. The state labor com- •

missioners are confident that the matter will be settled shortly. It is to be hoped that the strike may be amicably j settled between the operators and j miners and that work will be resumed j in a very short time. The Evansville Courier of yesterday has the following: All the operators made talks at the meeting and the situation was fully gone over. The state labor commissioners explained to the operators that they were here to settle the strike if possible and promised to do everything in their power to adjust the differences between the "operator j and miner. ! The operators contended that this j field was not in the competitive field , and should be governed by another' scale apart from the Chicago and Pittsburg scale. They contended that the operators of Southern Indiana were at a greater disadvantage and j for that reason ought to have a scale ; that would fit the local conditions. The mine owners said their men had never made a demand upon them for ! mo’-e wages and that the present trouble had been brought upon them | by a few agitators. The mepsaid i they were willing at any time to meet their diggers and desired to talk over the situation with them. They fur-’ j ther said they would meet the miners ! at their places of business. They will j not meet the officers of the United Mine Workers, however, under any consideration. It is claimed the officers of the United Mine Workers came here and brought the men out without consulting the operators and now the operators think their time has come to get even. During tne meeting State Labor Commissioner McCormick suggested that it might be possible to establish a differential between here and Chicago. The operators took kindly to this proposition but there was no definite conclusion reached. This

proposition would probably be opposed by the miners and their spokesmen. The state labor commissioners are not discouraged over their failure to get the operators and miners together. They will remain here for sometime and try to arrange for a meeting in the hot far distant future. Mr. McCormick was seen after the meeting and said he felt that the strike would be settled soon. He thinks the kind feeling which the operators display for their men argues well for the settlement of the difficulty. National Vice President Davis, State President Van Horn and State Secretary Kennedy are still in the city and did all in their power to get a meeting with the operators but failed. The men sent a message to the operators while they were in session asking for a conference. -- ^ Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, 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 25 cents per box. For sale by J. R. Adam’s & Son. v ! Read all the advertisements in this issue of the Democrat. Petersburg merchants are asking for your trade and are offering some big bargains. Our readers will bear with us for a few weeks while the big rush is on, hut in the meantime take advantage of the bargains offered and save money in buying goods. From An Ohio Minister. I have used Dr. Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup for sore throat, weak lungs, coughs and colds; it surpasses all other remedies I have tried. With many thanks to the doctor for his valuable remedy, 1 remain, Rev. G. W. Hagans, Clyde, Ohio. Sold by Paul Bros. in Perry Singleton and Ode Houchins, who have been soldiering in Cuba and been honorably discharged, returned to their homes in Lockhart township last week. Dr. E. J. Harris attended the dentists’ association meeting at Henderson, Kentucky, Tuesday. The railroads are organizing a trust. j The big steel trust is about perfected, j

Spurgeon Items. Farmers are very busy here planting corn* J. N. Lorton is very sick with kid-; ney trouble. Dr. McGoweu of Oakland City, was j here Sunday to see J. N. Lorton. Elders Isaac and Barrett preached j here last Sunday. Dr. Joseph Camp of Warrick county, | is talking of locating here. Elder Talbert will hold quarterly meeting next Saturday and Sunday at the M. E. church. James Parke, late private of ^Company B, 16lst Indiana regulars.arrived home from Cuba last Saturday, having been honorably discharged. He reports having had hard and some pleasant times. He says his company never lost a man, and speaks in the highest praise of Capt. Menzies. '• J. B. Ambrose died here last Sunday evening of that dread disease, consumption. He was one of our best citizens, loved and respected b|- all. He was born November 9,1864i He was a member of the order of \jVoodmen of America and carried a life policy in the order for $1,0001 He leaves a wife and five small children and a host of friends to mourn their loss. His many friends done alj that could be done to make his last) days pleasant. He was buried here; Monday evening. A very large crowd assembled at the church to take a farewell look at one they loved and honored. Elder M. C. Arnold conducted the funeral services and parid a glowing tribute to his memory.,,

No Right to Ugliness. . The woman who is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. Electric Bitters is the best medicine in the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood. It gives Strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complexion. It will “make a’ good looking, charming woman of a run down invalids Only 50 cents at J. II. Adams & Son's drug store. Noxid Items. John Wilhoit will move to Otwell in the near future. W. W. Cooper of Winslow, was here Sunday. Frank Ridge and family visited Sunday with friends at Otwell. Uncle Edd Dorsey and wife visited Sunday with their son at Otwell. France Linch and son Dennis were in Jasper Saturday on business. Dr. Hilsmyer of Velpen, passed through our little burg Saturday. Peter Gosman of Jasper, passed through our little burg Thursday. The Dillon Bros, of Otwell. have moved their saw mill on T. C. Nelson’s farm. ,

Dick Evans of Winslow; visited his sister, Mrs. Andrew Anderson the past week. Lee Dorsey of this place was in Velpen dn business the last of the week. Robert Ridge and family visited Sunday with Perry Corn and family of near Survant. * Mrs. Qsgathorpe and son Thomas visited Saturday and Sunday with friends near Velpen. HenrJ^ Robertson and family of Velpen spent Sunday with friends and relatives near this place. Benjamin Galbreth and wife of Otwell, spent Saturday and Sunday with friends near this place. ‘ Mr. Burbee of the firm of Bur Dee & Co., of Oakland City, was in our community on business the last of the week. Everybody from this part oh the county is attending the Dorsey-Nelson damage case, now in court at Petersburg. Subscribe for the Democrat, the largest paper in the county. It is clear of slang, and up-to-date, and the leading paper of the county. . Arthur Items. Samuel Strong is improving. Dr. J. S. Hamilton was at Augusta last Sunday. W. J. Powers was at Coe Sunday. C. E. Dalton will move to this place in a few days. W. F. Pollock is making quite an improvement on his place by removing an old barn. Graner Thompson, the news boy of this place, is selling the Saturday Globe. George Skinner is at Petersburg this week. , B. S. Coleman was in town Tuesday. In Bad Shape. I was in bad shape and suffered a great deal with my kidneys. I w as requested to try Foley’s Kidney Cure; I did so and in four days I was able to go to work again; now I am entirely | well. Charles Replog'le. Atwater, O.! J. R. Adams. m i .aiCk,;,.l£s$ JSk

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