Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 26, Petersburg, Pike County, 3 November 1899 — Page 4

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Entered it the poetofflc In Petersburg tor UwnsmtMton through the mulls us seeomt* eluss mutter. FRIDA?, NOVEMBER 8, 1809. f—mmmmm—mm—mmmmm—mmmmmmmmmmm Republican orators in Ohio this fall are paving beautiful tributes to the flag in order to avoid the real issues of the campaign. The Civil Service Commissions have Recovered their courage sufficiently to express the hope that nobody will go so far as to do anything real naughty in Ohio. • The farmer can now buy four pounds of nails for a bushel of corn. This is what republican papers call “prosperity.” Well, it mayi be for the trusts, but what about the consumer. The administration is upholding slavery and polygamy in the Sulu. the Sultan receiving a salary 01$ of the treasury of the United States. What’s the matter with Boss Hanna, anyhow? Senator Hanna seems unable to open his mouth these days without putting his foot into it. At Cleveland he spoke after President McKinley, and said: “In public affairs we are all striving for the same object —the advancement of our own interests.” It was tough on the President that his friend Hanna should thus give him away as a mere self-seeker. The fact that Dewey does not publicly announce his unwillingness to be ^ a presidential candidate is giving great umbrage to McKinley men. But th»y are powerless, and Venture to criticise the Admiral only in quiet and confidential conferences with other McKinley men. Th’e Dewey movement is growing quietly, but steadily, and promises to be the most interesting development of the near future. _ The most notable feature of the coming congress will be the absence * of the biggest republican. Iieed. The House without him will* seem like Hamlet with the Prince of Denmark omitted. While McKinley’s friends express satisfaction that Reed will be out of the way, no republican concerned in the welfare and success of the republican party will deny that Reed’s retirement is a party loss. It is an important advantage to the democrats. The first resolution of the first platform of the republican party, adopted in its Philadelphia convention, June 17, 185ti. declared that “the maintenance of the principles promulgated in the declaration of independence and embodied in the federal constitution,, is essential to the preservation of our 1 republican institutions.” But the men who made the republican party one of “moral ideas” have passed away, and now its president acts on the principle that government derives its just power from a Spanish treaty.

The offer of the treasury to pay in advance interest due on government bonds has met with generally cool response. As the interest is rebated somewhat when paid in advance, there is little advantage to large holders to get their moneys before due. The result is, the money market still continues restricted, and there remains the scarcity of small money which has hampered the fall trade greatly in some localities. In portions of the west there is a strong outcry against the shortage of silver, especially fractional currency. In previous years republican orators and newspapers yelped loud and long on the constitution of the United States, but in the last few motfths they have taken their cue from Mark and Mack that the framers of the constitution were old fogies and that the constitution was good in its time, but at the present it is out of date. They have turned imperialists. In othet words they would overthrow the present form of government and follow after the rule of the Old World. Not a citizen of the United States is desirous of turning back upon that document which makes this a free country, only to be ruled by an imperialistic policy. .«? ■ It is real amusing to read after humorous republican editors, who are of the opinion that they are a second Bill Nye or Bob Burdette. They spout off about the prosperity of the farmer and how the trusts are of such great benefit to the country. But they fail to quote the prices. I'hey would rather lie about the matter as if it were a huge joke. Since Hanra has revoked the Ohio platform on trusts and come out squarely in favor of trusts these humorous editors fall into line. Somebody should chcke ’em off before the people laugh themselves to death over their mighty jokes about prosperity,.c mfldence, trusts and the Sultan of SjIu’s harem.

The country has endured much a* the result of the incoinpetency and stubborn blundering of Brooke and Otis. In neither island can we discern the smallest progress in carrying out our solemn promises. In Cuba there is still a military autocracy and a popular discontent wffich grows in bitterness each succeeding day. In; : Luzon there is a bloody war, a hatred i F on the part of the natives such as was I never visited0 upon Spain, and a wanton sacrifice of Itfe. If existing conditions are projected into the coming year, they will nut a conclusive end j i to McKinley’s public life. \

In spite of the political embarrassment of such an act, there is little doubt that the republicans will be compelled this winter to legislate for increased silver coinage to prevent a recurrence of the conditions which have hampered trade this autumn. Republicans fear that this will be quoted as an admission that there is merit in the silver issue, and that to coin more silver before the presidential election will be hailed on all sides as a weakening on the republican dogma of the single gold standard. It is apparent however, that steps must be taken, and, under one delusive plea or another, the republicans will be found this winter, providing more silver for the channels of trade. Believers In Trusts. ^ Senator Hanna made a speech in Cleveland bn the night of the 18th inst. He devoted a small portion of his remarks to “Trusts.” It is a subject upon which he does not delight to dwell. He asserted, however, that the * “Trus t” is a beneticient organization, and s;iid: “The ‘Trust’ is an evolution in business. They have been found to be necessary. The ‘Trusts’ have the best %men in the country at their head. It is said that the ‘Trusts’ are against your interests. That may be, but if they are you may depend on the republican party to look after that,” Mr. Hanna has on tap the largest reservoir of gall of any man in Ohio, or elsewhere. The ‘Trust’ is an organization in which Mr. Hanna takes the largest pleasure. He is a ground floor man, and takes his nibble at every one of them that comes within his reach. No man knows better than he that a.“Trust” is a good thing to those who share in the profits which arise from its operation. He also knows that it is injurious to every man who is a user or consumer of the product o£ a ‘Trust.’ He further knows that the aim of a “Trust” is to manufacture an article at the lowest possible cost to the “Trust.” He further knows that a low cost price is secured by economies in labor and material used in the manufacture of the product. He also knows that there is but one way in which this economy can be made, and that is by using less labor, and by getting cheaper raw material. He has the utmost faith in the “Trusts” being able to practice that'kind of economy. By concentration the “Trust” aims to save the cost attending the conducting of the business. It centralizes business. It does not need, proportionally, more than sixty per cent of the skilled labor formerly employed in the respective plants. The small plants are shut down. The

capacity of the central plant is enlarged. In secretaries, cashiers, bookkeepers and traveling salesmen it is discovered that forty-live to fifty per cent can be dispensed with. It is also discovered that the ‘‘Trust” can to a large degree, fix the price on labor and raw material. Being conscienceless, it is not capable of pity. It discharges employes without a thought of their necessities. It closes down a plant without giving the least consideration to those who, for a generation, have helped to build it up. And, further, it destroys competition—it takes the market to itself, and not only controls the cost of production, but the price of selling. Thus it has gained a power the exercise of which beggars a small community of the means of a livlihood. It does not lower the cost of the product to the public. It is stringent on that phase. It has the market. Purchasing from it is a necessity. The price is raised until the last penny is strained from the consumers. Mr. Hanna thoroughly understands what a “Trust” is. They have grown into power under republican auspices—they are greedy to the last degree. Their appetite is never satisfied. Notwithstanding the highest wisdom discussed, and the best patriotism enacted, the Sherman antitrust bill, is not notorious that the attorney-general of the United States, member of the cabinet of William McKinley, has openly declared that there is no power under existing laws to regulate or mulch the “Trust” organization? In view of that fact does it not appear ridiculous for Mr. Hanna to say: “It is said that ‘Trusts’ are against your interests? That may be. But if they are you may depend upon the republican party to look after that.” Oh! the almost infinite gall of the Ohio junior Senator!—Cincinnati Enquirer. Gregg’s new double roast process retains the strength, flavor and aroma of their, coffees which are roasted daily, and insures to the consumer fresh goods at all times. For sale by G. T. Kime. *

Washington Notes. That Mr. McKinley has become somewhat alarmed by the harsh criticism of General Otis, by the press of j the country, regardless of party, is shown by the semi-official announce-! ment that Generals Lawton and McArthur, who are said to be slated for the vacancies in the regular army, made by the retirement of Brigadier General Shafter and the death of Brigadier General Guy V. Henry, who was buried Monday at Arlington with military honors, are to have practically independent commands in the coming campaign in the Island of Luzon. That is to say, they are to carry out the general plan of campaign as arranged by General Otis, but are to be left independent as to the movements of their respective commands while in the Held, and free to do as they may think best, without having to first get the consent of General Otis,

The administration is bending every effort towards counteracting the adverse sentiment against its Philippine policy, which it realises is increasing. The Philippine commission, which met in Washington Monday, has been ordered to hurry a preliminary report in favor of the administration policy, so it can be put before the public at once. Members of the commission present are Admiral Dewey, Colonel Denby, Prof. Schurman and Prof. Worcester. The meetings are held with closed doors. General Fits Lee is in Washington, on his way home from Cuba, on leave of absence. His position in the army keops his mouth closed as to conditions in Cuba, but he tells his friends ■privately that there is an awful mixup on the island, and his manner indicates that he could tell some interesting things if he were at liberty to do so. John Sherman has been talking again, and what he said made it evident that the old man had neither lost interest in Ohio politics tfor the faculty of properly sizing up the situation in that state, Mr. Sherman predicts republican defeat, because of the opposition of the German voters to the foreign policy of the administration. of which he said: “It cannot be, sustained in morals and is in contravention to the American declaration of independence, and the teachings of the brave men who signed that instrument,” and of the republican opposition to a continuation of Mark Hanna's leadership. Mr. Sherman didn't say that he would be glad of republican defeat in Ohio, or that resentment of his own treatment by the Hanna-McKinley clique was responsible for the attitude, of any of the republican voters, but there are some things that are fully understood without being said. At the last meeting of the Washington branch of the Anti-imperialist League Gen. Wm. Birney, a life-long republican, said: “Imperialism respects no law. To it the Congress is nothing, the commander-in-chief of the army everything. It disregards constitution and statutes and transfers all power to Aie executive. The writ of habeas corpus does not exist in the imperial colonies. The prisons of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines are vocal with the cries of men

who cannot be heard beyond the walls. Imperialism knows no limit, except the caprice of the emperor. It has the sword, it will seize the purse. Nay, has already defied the limitations imposed by Congress: it has expended two hundred millions where only eighty millions were appropriated. It has, without the authority of law, transported immense bodies of troops to the other side of the globe. It has built up an immense patronage in its control of military appointments. It has used this patronage for political purposes. Its influence is used to discredit all the fundamental doctrines of American institutions.” Another republicans'aptain O'Farrell—said: “We hear a good deal about the trade with the Philippines. It takes from a thousand to thirteen hundred dollars a day to coal each transport on the Pacific ocean between <San Francisco and Manila. This coal is imported from Cardiff, Wales. The beef supplied to our troops and the potatoes and vegetables come from Australia. Many of the uniforms worn by our officers and men, in the Philippines, are now manufactured in Hong Kong, while the cost of our army and navy amounts to $H50,000 a day. And the appropriation made by Congress for twelve months has been expended or wasted in five months. What a prospect for the American tax-payer and workingman.” Inquisitive persons are asking if Mr. McKinley’s coathman is considered to be in the classified service? The reason for the question is that Mr. McKinley, having for some reason, tired of his old coachman, had him given a place in the pension bureau and then hired a new one. Both men are negroes. Men who have passed the^ivil service examination, with high percentages, are unable to get places, but Mr. McKinley’s coachman can get on the pay roll without any trouble". Ladies, give us a call at the millinery store, on lower Main street.

J^ICH ARDSON A TAYLOR, Attorneys at Law. Prompt al ien! ton given to alt business. a Notary Public constantly In theofllee. office t« Carpenter building, Eighth and Rain-sis, Petersburg, IndtaiiH. S1IBY A COFFEY, O. B. Ashby, C. A. Colby. Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all court*. Special attention given Mi all civil i ustnes*. Notary Public count an t |y In the ofllce. Collection* made and promptly remitted. Ofllce over W. L. Barrett’* stoire, Petersburg, Indiana. S. U. DAVENPORT, Attorney at Law. Prompt attention given to all business. Ofllce over I. R Adam* A Son’# drugstore, Petersburg. Indiana. JJOLCOM B A CROW, Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all courts. Prompt attention given to all business. Ofllce In Carpenter b ock, first floor on Etghth-al., Petersburg. 'p R. RICE, Physician and Surgeon. Chronic Disease* a specialty. Office over Clltsens’ state bank, Petersburg. Indiana.

yy* H. STONECIPHER. Dental Surgeon. : Office III moms 8 and 7, in Carpenter hut Kline. Petersburg, Indiana. Operation* ttrstI class. Alii work warranted. A must hellos used j for painless extraction ol teeth. *• WILSON A TYNER, r. * wilson. T. W. TYNER. Petersburg Collecting Agency. Collect Iona In all parts of the United States. Remittances > romptly made. Charges are reasonable. Give us your old accounts, notes, etc., amt we will do the rest. Call on or write us. Officii* opposite court house In Parker building, Petersburg, Ind. NOTICE Is hereby given to all patties Interested that f will attend at my office In Stendat, EVERY SATURDAY. To transact business connected with the office ot trustee of Ijockhart township. All persons having business with said office will pleAse take notice. J. L. BASS. Trustee. NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons concerned tjiat I will attend at toy office EVERY MONDAY. To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Jefferson township. L. E. TRAYLOR, Trustee. Postoffice address: Algiers, Indiana. Notice to Physicians. All births and coqtaglous diseases oceuring within the incorporated towns must be reported to the Health Officers ol those towns. Those occurring iu the <*0001}’ beyond the corporate limits of Petersburg and Winslow must be reported to the Health Officer of the county. Births must be reported within tift.>en days utter occurrence, contagious and Infectious diseases must, be reported Immediately. Dr J. T. Kline is Secretary of the Petersburg Board of Health and Dr. J. M Beardsley Is Secretary of the Winslow Board of Health T. W. BASINGER. M. D.. Oct 21. 1890. Sec’y Co. B. of H. Removal... We have moved our Millinery stock to the McAtee building, lower Main street. KUTH A. STOCKS.

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LouisYille, Evansville & St. Lonis G. Railroad Time table In effect Nov. 28, 1887: St. Louis Fast F.sp. 8:80 a.m. lo:45 a.m‘. 11:118 a.m. 11:22 a.in. II:8S a.m. 6:20 p.m. St. Louis Limited. 8:00 p.m 11:40 p.m. 12.01 a.m. 12:14 a. in 12:80 a.m 7:12 a.m. Stations. iMve .. Louisville ....arrive Leave . .. Hnntiugburg.. arrive Leave.. ... .Yelpen. . arrive Leave ....Winslow _.. - <_ . arrive Leave — ...? Oakland City ... arrive Arrive.St. Louts*.. ...... Leave Louisville Fast JSxp. 5:4.5 p m, 2:55 p.m 2:30 p.m. 2.16 p.m. liST p,iu. 7:52 a.m. Night trains stop at Winslow and Velpen ou signal only. B. A. Campbell, G.P.A., St. Louis. F. Hurt, agent, Oakland City.