Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 15, Petersburg, Pike County, 18 August 1899 — Page 4

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ih* fikt County g)mamt nr n. Ncv. stoops. 0»« Tear, In advance . $1 00 8ix Months,in advance .. .. SO Entered at the poatoffic* tu t'eteraburg for iraiiKinisslon through the malls hs second* :-laaa matter. I FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. SPECIAL FEATURES. In this issue our readers will find a choice lot of reading matter gathered from all parts of the world. We call your attention to this fact that you may compare the Democrat to other Pike county publications. If you have not compared them in the past do so now arid you will readily see a vast difference in the publications, especially from a nows point of view. A few of the special features of this issue are: The Dreyfus Court Martial. Mews in Brief. Indiana State News. Editorial Notes. Our Agricultural Page. , Our War News. Political Points and Opinions. liev. Talmage's Sermon. Short Storing, Wit and Wisdom. And last and best, all the news of Pike county. The local columns is a special feature in itself. Don’t overlook this fact, that the Democrat has all the news worth publishing. This I week we give our readers 39 columns; of solid reading matter, and the Democrat comes at the same price of small publications, only one dollar per year. Hand this copy of the Democrat to your neighbor and tell him to sdnd 4n a dollar to the biggest paper published in Pike county. )

About one year ago wheat was $1.2.) and tin $2.37, now wheat is IKS cents and tin $4.(i0. This is one sample of the beauties of McKinley ism. For every census plum that is landed by a republican congressman, there are at least a dozen votes made for the democratic party by the disappointed applicants. r It is reported that William Waldorf Astor who recently gave up his American citizenship to become an Englishman, has been snubbed by the Prince of Wales, all of which goes to show that the Prince must be a pretty decent sort of an Englishman. Secretary of War Root has inaugurated his career by reinvesting Inspector -.General Breckenridge with authority which he was shorn of by the action of Alger. General Miles is once more in close touch with all military plans and movements. , The postmaster general has issued orders to all first and second class postmasters that whenever action is contemplated looking to the removal from office of a soldier or sailor of the civil or Spanish wars all the facts in the case must be communicated to W ashington before action is taken. The supreme court of Indiana in a decision rendered November 1,18&5, decides that school trustees cannot contract with one of its members for furnishing goods. In some places the law is overlooked and violated. Of course there are cases where trustees are not aware that such a law exists, but they should read up.

There seems to bexno prospect of an early adjournment of the senate finance committee who are consider* | ing the proposed bill to fasten the } gold standard on *the country at the, coming session of congress. The reason is because the sessions are held at Narragansett Pier and the government pays the bills. The reported attempt by a certain clique in the democratic party to' shelve Bryan and nominate someone! else will be fruitless, for the bold that j the brilliant leader of 18% has on the masses of the people is too strong to be shaken. . Mr. Bryan will be nominated despite the wishes of the selfconstituted leaders, just as McKinley was in 18%. So far the publisher of the Press has heard only one Pike county democrat express himself as opposed to expansion. To use democratic logic there is only one Bryanite in Pike county.—Petersburg Press How strange indeed that the chairman of the republican party should hear of anyone man in Pike county that is opposed to expansion. If he will but interview a few republicans he will find them opposed to the present policy of stealing a land the citizens of which desire to govern themselves.

Tile closest friends of Dewey believe ; that the interview in which he preI dieted that tm; next war of the United ! States would be with Germany, was a correct expression of Dewey’s sentiments, though for official reasons he ■ has not seen fit to deny or affirm it. ..- —.. ■»,■■■ While there is some talk of annexing Haiti and San Dimingo, for expansion has run mad in some circles of Washington, the administration is evidently waiting to feel the pulse of the people before taking any stand in the matter. The negro problem in this country is perplexing enough without adding to its perplexity. At this time when there seems to be a disposition on the part of the ; republican party to force gold monometallism on the people, the report ‘of the director of the mint Roberts | showing that the United States has fallen to the third position among natious in gold producing power, otTers food for reflection to those who would take this ra^h step.

Those who met Sir Wilfrid Laurie r in Washington during the sessions of the high joint commission were prepared to view his remarks concerning* “arbitration or war” as a ?lip of the' tongue, but his more recent refusal to attend the Chicago ceremonies incident to the laying of the corner stone of the postoffice building, or to even consider social invitations from this side of the border, has caused a revulsion of feelingagainst the Canadian Premier. The bad effects of the precedent furnished by Blaine when he offered to give and congress voted thousands of dollars for the relief of the families of those Italians who were lynched at New Orleans several years ago, is shown by the zeal that the Italian government is pushing the claim for compensation in the Tallulah affair. In both cases, the Italians who were killed were not worth the protection of any decent government, having been proven to be murderers of American citizens. Congressman .James A. Hemenway has a lively fight on his hands with some of the politicians in his district. It appears that the county prosecutor compelled a Petersburg man to pay a judgment of about $T>00 in favor of the State—that is, the judgment was secured but has not been paid over. It is said now, by the politicians who are anxious to see some one other than Hemenway nominated for Congress, that he is using his influence with the Governor to have the judgment remitted. ‘‘Gentleman Jim” is kept busy with denials.—Indianapolis News. Many of the trusts organized a few months since have bursted. Democratic papers never say a word about the dissolution of a trust, but the way they blow about a trust organization is a sin.—Petersburg Press. Will the editor name a few that have busted. And while he is about it will he tell his readers the names of the trusts that have been formed during the past year and the amounts of their capitalization. Then he might tell the people how much they have increased the prices on their products, how many factories they have shut down, and the number of men thrown out of employment.

A goldbug paper furnishes the information to a very small portion of the world, that there is as much 1'money in the country now as there ever was,” and refers to the banks apd monied people to prove the, assertion. Now we are free to admit the truthfulness of its statement, and may add, without fear of successful contradiction, that there is just as much blood in the body of a dead man as there is in a live one, but the blood stopped circulating and killed the man. The money has practically stopped circulating; and that is the cause of the gradual demise of the nation. The North Vernon Sun uses plain language to illustrate its position in the Philippine war as follows: “Stand up there, you treasonable scoundrel. How dare you say aught against the administration at Washington? How dare you raise your piping, anarchistic voice in behalf of the poor, suffering Filipinos? How dare you, you unpatriotic, slabsided skunk, plead Itess rotten meat for the boys who risked their lives for the flag, and more honorable treatment of the Cuban who! was but recently freed from the tyran- ■ nical rule of the accursed Spaniard? How dare you say capital has no right to amalgamate, and the trusts to raise prices? How dare you, we ask? What do" you suppose we own the administration for, if it isn’t to skin the people?” ^

Washington Notes. The reports of the daily press throughout the country as to the epi- j demic of yellow fever at the Nationalsoldiers' home at Hampton, Virginia, have proven to be grossly exaggerated. Owing to the prompt and energetic measures taken by the authorities the disease appears to be fully under control, and an epidemic character really at no time prevailed. Official report to Surgeon General Wyman reports no new cases, and if . the favorable temperature prevails, the now pending cases are expected to run a satisfactory course. So far there have ! been 42 cases, eleven of them result* j ing in death. The situation at the | home and immediate vicinity is coni sidered satisfactory. The exaggerated

reports cast so recklessly abroad are much to be regretted, CIt appears probable from developments during the past few days in the war department that Secretary Root has in contemplation an army of quite 40,000 men for the Philippines. While Mr. Root has been at the head of the department only a brief time, the trend of his efforts has been, it is alleged, wholly in the direction of an increase in the available forces in the East. The belief is growing in army circles that Secretary Root has in mind a plan practically matured to make General Otis’ available force at least 40,000 men. The number of enlistments in the new volunteer army have now reached a total of 9,003. Secretary Root has made a favorable impression in official circles here. What especially impressed the officers who welcomed their new chief, was the business-like manner in which he went about things. It was noticed, however, that the new secretary has no present intention of “downing” Corbin, as some persons have urged him to do. At the same time it appears that General Miles is to receive every consideration. There can be, however, no change in the department personnel. The heads of the bureaus cannot be disturbed by any secretary unless by assent of the president and congress. The incompetent must continue to block progress until old age removes them to the retired list. It is the system that needs revising and Secretary Root understands the situation.

‘‘There is only one Alger,was displayed on two immense banners at the, reception given to ex-secretary Alger upon his return to Detroit. This inscription stated the situation in a nutshell. If there had been more in the past eighteen iponths, it is painful to imagine /frhat would have become of the country. One Alger demoralized the army, several of them would have shaken the foundations of the government and reduced the country to a state of chaos. The }>eople outside of Detroit regard the existence of “‘only one Alger” as 3, merciful dispensation of Providence. This republic has to carry many burdens, heavily weighted as it is, it has still managed to keep above water. With the tribe of official Algers increased, however, its burden would become greater than it could sustain. There is national rejoicing over the fact, that there is <‘only one Alger.” Now that he has retired to private life, let us hope his species will become extinct as a factor of American government. The reception accorded to General Alger in Detroit was also remarkable for the utterances of Governor Pingree. The governor has been acting as mouth-piece of General Alger and* saying what the latter

thinks but refrains from uttering. Through Pingree’s receptive and agile mouth he can anathemize Mr. McKinley and hold him up in contempt. General Alger will find Governor Pingree a valuable medium for expressing his views of those who have relegated him to the dullness of a provincial existence at Detroit, after allowing him to taste the joys of official power at Washington. Mr. Alger will have an excellent opportunity to get “even*’ with the administration who made a scapegoat of him. He harlot had his money’s worth, if he was, as it is asserted,' a heavy contributor to the purchase of the republican election of 189b. As for the Philippines, there is no doubt that an entirely new deal in the matter of leadership and policy must take place soon. General Otis clearly does not grasp the situation, or don't know how to deal with it. He has not men enough under his command and he is responsible^ for that condition of affairs, for the president has accepted his advice and judgment in the premises. Unfortunately he seems to continue to do so. General Otis should be set aside at once. Mr. McKinley will have to be forced to the step by public pressure. There is plenty of better material in our army to take the place of the incapable Otis. The recent assassination and disputed succession of President Heureux of the Dominican republic are likely to bring new problems at our doors. It is alleged that a powerful American syndicate has practically control of the finances and affairs of that country. Two warships have been ordered to San Domingo to pro- j tect American interests. Syndicates haye been very well cared for by the | present administration and there is

no reason why we should not take in San Domingo, if the seizure of the Philippines can be justified. All territorial syndicates ought to look alike to Mr. McKinley and ‘'manifest destiny” ought not to make any discrimination between friends. That Frightful Deficit. Official figures are invented to put the deficit at $8$,875,000. and the public is led to believe that this loss is due to the waugitb Spain. As a, mat ter of fact the war with Snain did not cause the deficit. On the contrary, if there had been no war and no wat taxes the deficit would have been larger, and startled the country . Republican crime and contract loot have been hidden by the war. The cost of the war is shown thus: law. War depart mcnt .... Navy department... ti5.auo.uoo Total..tm^t»,0U0 fl.il,000,000 Subtract from $294,000,000 the cos of both departments in 1898, and you have: Cost of the war, $14.1,000,000. To meet the cost of the war congres^ voted extra taxes and a bond issuej The returns from these extra taxes are seen in the following table: Increase in tobacco tux. Increase in spirit tax Increase in bfeerand aic tax ... Stamp tax . ....... Miscellaneous Internal revenue * I5.WUU 7.UW.U . WJU00.0 . 4&MNMI 8,000,1) Total Sale of railroad bonds Sale ot war bonds. *112 000,000 . 12,000,000 1:5,000,000 Tidal Inclease over ItSW Expenses of the war . .. Extra revenue not used for war . tl50.< Thus it will be seen that, so far from the war having caused the deficit it actually produced an extra revenu£ $158,000,000, and yet the total deficit for the year is $88,875,000. If there had been no war and no war taxes the deficit would have been $244,875,000. It might be well for democrats t> clip this out and paste it in their hats . It shows that there is a “screw loose ’ in this administration, and that it has been using the “war” to shelter swine - lers and buckler corruption from discovery.—The Verdict.

, Otwell Items. Mark Waltz was in our town Saturday night and Sunday. Prosperity still rttgns in Otwell. But it is mostly water. The little daughter of C. E. C raig is very ill at present writing. A little daughter of John L. Garland is very low with fever. Thomas P. Tfayler transacted business at Petersburg Saturday. Carl Cooper has moved into the T. J. Traylor property and will keep hotel. Ripley J. Snyder and family of BoWman, visited friends in Otwell lasit Sunday. ' Tully DeBruler is hopping the counters at R. M. Craig & Son’s store ait present. Mrs. Capehart, wife of J. L. Capehart, is still very low with a complication of diseases. ! Jay Debruler and brother passed through here enroute for Dubois county Saturday evening. James M. Bell of Petersburg, has moved in the Hargrove property and will operate a saw mill near here. Dr. R. W. Harris was in Otwell Saturday evening on business. The doctor is a welcome visitor in our town. K. K. Kendall was married to a Miss Nelson last Thursday. Mr. Kendall is the genial photographer of this place. We wish them a bright future. Capehart & Barnett are building a new livery stable on Main between Liberty and Mechanic streets. You can in no wise keep a good town down. I am the owmer of ten bushels of wheat that I w ant to trade for gold. I will give one bushel of wheat and 35 cents in silver for one dollar in gold. It is gold I w ant. W illiam McCormack will move into his new' store building this week. Billy has erected a fine two s tory brick building which is a credit to any town in old Pike. A number of our citizens attended the reunion at West Baden last week and report a grand time. El^er John Braden and many other prominent orators were present.

The City Markets. Eggs—10 cents. Butter—121 cents. Onions—75c per bu. Potatoes—40c per bu. Chickens—Chicks 8£c, hens c. ■* Turkeys—Hen turks 7c. Navy Beans—$1.3© per bu. Shoulders—9c. Sides—$c. Lard—81 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 14 cents. Wheat—60 cents per bushel. Corn—30 cents per bushel. Oats—16 cents per bushel. Rye—73 cents per bushel. Clover Seed—$3.00 per bushel. Salt—90 per bbl. Hogs—$4.60 to $4.75 per 100. Cattle—$2.25 to $5.60 per 1.00 Sheep—$3.75 to $5.25 per 100. Indianapolis Markets. Wednesday, Aug. 9,1890. Wheat, 65c to 661c; corn, 30 to 3i«lc; oats, 20 to 23o: rye. 55 to 57c; cat tle, heavy, $2,25 to $5.60; hogs, good shippers, $4.60 to $4.75: sheep, *** 95.25.

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