Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 34, Petersburg, Pike County, 29 December 1899 — Page 8

Judge Dillon’s Announcement. Formal Declarations of His Candidacy for Congress. soruf of the Planks on Whleh He Will Make 111a Canvan. 1>ETEIISBUKG, INDIANA. Dear Sir:—l wish hereby to announce to the democrats of the First Congressional District that I am a candidate for congress, subject to the decision of the democratic convention to be held within the next few months. Something has been said in regard to my candidacy, but until the present time I have not consented to make the effort, and am now only induv^d to make this announcement aj the earnest solicitations of my friends, many of whom are laboring men— members of the Federation of Labor and United Mine Workers. To these

men with whom my heart and sympathy have always been, I yield; and if I may be of any use to them and the people of the district, I shall consider it my duty to sacrifice my will to their wishes and do my duty in the right as God gives me to see the right. It is proper and fitting that I define my position on one or two of the leading issues, in which the people are interested. And first 1 may say I am heart and soul in favor of the Chicago Platform, and believe it is a manly and patriotic declaration of the rights of the people. And with reference to the money question, 1 may say more fully that I am opposed to the present system of National Banks as being and encroachment on one of the mast sacred prerogative of the government. I believe all money, whether metallic . or paper, should be issued by the government and that every dollar of it should be a full legal tender for the payment of all debts, public or private, withou^ any exception, and that this prerogative should be exercised by the government exclusively, and never delegated to a private individual, or to a'corporation of men. Through the dailies and the market reports for the past two years, _we have seen frequent complaints about there not being a sufficient volume of currency to transact the business of the country. I am in favor of increasing the volume of the circulating medium, until it shall be commensurate with the demands of trade and commerce. And this does not mean an undue inflation but an enlargement of volume until new' life and vigor shall be infused into all the commerce and business of the country. With reference to silver,—it has always been conceded by those in authority that the act of 1873 was a blunder and that its effect on silver

was not discovered until a year later. This being' true, how can people who make any pretensions to honesty deny the right to relief from that "blunder, and thereby restore silver to the position it occupied from 1792 till 1872. How can a political party that tries to arrogate to itself all that is honest refuse to correct a blunder made by itself, which struck down one-half of the standard or primary money, and which made one money for the rich and another for the poor, and telescoped values of property without reducing debts. We have -been wont in recent months to condemn in unmeasured t?rms, all trusts and combines as being inimical to our institutions and hurtful to our industries. Rut the parent trust of all dates further back than these, and first became a menace ixlSfih, since which time it has grown in power and influence, assisted by national legislation, until now it holds the scepter of power, and with tyrantlike dominion bids all the people to pour tribute into its coffers. This is the trust, the members of which when i x its infancy, speculating off the nec jssities of the government, brought from the immortal Lincoln those fearfully condemning words: ‘‘I wish every one of them had his head biowed o!T!” And this is the trust which to day owns and dominates the republican party, the representatives of which are the pliant tools and minions of it, and under whose fostering care all other trusts and combines have sprung into existence. If it were possible for the spirit of Lincoln to know into what hands the political party created by him had fallen, he would at once recognize those whom he had so severely condemned, and of whom

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he bid the people to beware, as being in complete control of the republican party, and using it “to place capital above labor in the structure of the government,” and if it be possible for his spirit to suffer anguish what must be his feelings when he sees the party that was such a prominent factor in striking the fetters from tfee limbs of the black man, has forged manacles more galling for both black and white, and made them slaves to the money power. With reference to expansion and imperialism, I feel that there has been great confusion of ideas. A great many writers have seemingly used these as convertible and synonymous terms. Nothing can be further from the fact. Imperialism in government is the very yoke cast off by our forefathers after seven years’ wadiug the crimson tide of battle. Imperialism means a concentration of the government into the hands of an emperor or monarch. Imperialism is a taking of power away from the people, whom we have been accustomed to call the sovereigns, and placing it in the hands of tvrants.

Shades of Washington, Adams and their compatriots, deliver us from imperialism! And yet there is no denying the fact that there is an element in our land which, to hide from the powers of the people, would be glad to see imperialism grow. It means a subjection of civil to military dominion. It means the calling out of the militia on election day to intimidate anft overawe these same people, whom to flatter, we call sovereigns. To laboringmen. imperialism means to be shot down like dogs if they but dare to raise a remonstrating voice or hand against their own oppression. In free America we want no imperialism. Expansion means quite another thing. 1 am in favor of proper, honest expansion. We have grown from the territory of thirteen colonies to a domain of many times its original size. But I do not favor expansion at the expense of sacrificing our dignity and integrity as a nation, pre-emi-nent among the nations of the world, as being a refuge for the oppressed of all lands, by domineering over a feeble people, because they are weak, and giving a nation whose title we disputed, twenty millions of dollars for the right to so domineer, after our own prowess had already taken them by conquest. May our brave boys conquer on every field. But this does not do away with the fact that had our administration in time and without unusual delay, outlined a proper policy with reference to the Philippines, not one drop of Jthe precious blood of our boys need have been shed. Had those hardy people who had for years been fighting for liberty, been informed that exact justice* would have been done them, we would have had no.Philippine war. but thev were goaded to fury by the ominousr delay of the administration, and those who were brave patriots have become degenerate rebels. 1 wish thev had been more patient. But would' we have been more patient under like conditions!* W ould our fathers have been more patient had France, which assisted them in achieving their triumph over their oppressor, undertaken to hold them under her subjection? But if every Filipino on the islands wished to be annexed to us, it would | still be a very difficult problem to determine whether it would be to our best interests as a nation to annex an element so situated and so constituted. It is a problem that must be solved with honor to ourselves and i justice to all parties. Thev should have been notified in the beginning that our policy toward them would be just and honorable with due regard to their rights and liberties, and then time and wisdom would solve the question with reference to annexation, and there need have been no bloodshed. Cl am in favor of the election of United States senators by a direct vote of the people, and thereby keeping them more directly in touch with the people, and responsible to them for tneir stewardship. This in my opinion will do away with Hanna-ism and Quay-ism in the Senate, and make it a branch representing the rights of the people, instead of being a house of lords and millionaires. Think of the spectacle of a few hundred millionaireshaving one third of the Senate, while seventy-seven millions of people have only two-thirds of that august body! The country must be rescued from their heartless grasp. The very society of the t'apitol has become so aristocratic that none but the families of millionaires, need apply, and it has been the boast of the papers of the east that but one or two families «f the entire west are received into the society of Washington, and that is because of their great wealth. It may yet become necessary for the plain people, who constitute the millions, to serii ously consider the necessity of remov

mg tne t'apitot from out this hot bed I of aristocracy that is in Washington ! and neighboring cities. ! The west is rapidly becoming populated with men of energy, and entnui siasm, and they will not always consent to be snubbed and trampled upon by the aristocracy of the effete east; and who knows but that the plain people of this country may yet demand | that their Capitol be removed to the west. And unless the rights of the ; people shall triumph over might and money, we say, “all hail St. Louis, we salute thee Capitol of the mightiest republic, the mightiest nation the world has ever seen, to thee we shall llee from the pestilential vapors of the east and cling to the horns of the altars of the south, north and west and take refuge from the poisonous upas tree that has so nearly proven fatal to the rights of the plain people. ” Yours for the peoples’ cause, Thou as 11. Dillon.

DEMONETIZATION OF SILVER, Movement to Secure Decision by supreme Court. A. W. Rucker, president of the United States monetary league, was at SL Louis recently, where he held a conference with the governors of several states friendly to the free coinage of silver relative to a suit which is about to be begun by the state of Colorado for the purpose of secufing a decision by the United States supreme court as to the legality of the demonetization of silver. The general assembly of the state passed a joint resolution authorizing the governor to take steps to bring this question before the supreme court. After consultation with prominent public men of the state Governor Thomas settled upon a course of action. The first step was to authorise President Rucker under the great seal of the state, to confer with other governors and raise funds necessary to bring a case before the supreme court of the United States.

The replies from governors of those j states recognizing that silver should 1 be on an equality with gold as a circulating medium of value have been most satisfactory, promising assist- ; ance and if possible active co-opera-tion. Especially in Texas has the reception of the idea been cordu^ and it is possible that Mr. Huckentoill go to that state officials before^proceeding to Washington. The suit against the government of the United States will be begun by an action in Denver. The United States monetary league will give the state of Colorado as a present a solid silver brick of the purest metal of 100 ounces and representing $100 at par ratio. The treasurer of the state will then formally present the brick to the state. The state will send it to the United States mint at Washington with the demand that it be coined into 100 silver dollars. A Thousand Tongues Could not express the rapture of Annie E. Springer of 1125 Howard street, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, when she found that Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption had completely cured her of a hacking cough that for many years had made life a burden. All other remedies and doctors could give her no help, but she says of this royal cure: uIt soon removed the pain in my chest and 1 can now sleep soundly, something 1 can scarcely remember doing before. I feel like sounding its praises throughout the Universe.” So will everyone who tries Dr. King’s New Discovery for any trouble of the throat, chest or lungs. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Stearnes Drug Co’s, store: every bottle guaranteed.

Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real estate have been recorded in the county recorder's office during the past week: Sarah B. Chappell to John R. Willey, und i pt n hf sec 13, town 1 north, range 8 west. Effa Posey Kime to John R.Willey, und i pt n hf sec 13, town 1 north, range 8 west. Charles K. Williams to Martin Condor, sw qr se qr sec 0, town 2 south, range 8 west, 40 acres. John Brenton to Wesley Brenton, und 1 w hf nw qr nw qr, and und i ne qr nw qr sec 12, town 1 north, range 8 west. Luther Selby et al to Wesley Brenton, und i w hf nw qr and und 1 ne qr nw qr sec 12, town 1 south, range 8 west. Sarilda A. Dernsey to Mary E. Milburn, lot 7, Demsey's add, Otwell. William Sullivan to E. J. Preston, pt nw qr ne qr sec 30, town 1 north, range 7 west, 1 acre. Samuel Morton to Lollie Lemmons, all interest in ne qr sw qr, and n pt w hf se qr, and e hf ne qr, and sw qr ne qr sec 28, town 1 south, range 7 west, 208 acres. J. L. Crawford, by commissioner, to Anna M. Crawford et al, e hf e hf w hf sw qr, and w hf e hf sw qr, and e hf w hf w hf sw qr sec 16, and e hf sw qr sw qr sec 17, and w hf w hf sw qr, and pt sw qr nw qr sec 16, town 2 south, range 8 west. Mary E. Howard to Margaret F. Howard, lot 8, Petersburg. E. G. Davis to L., E. & St. L. R. R„ pt nw qr ne qr, and pt ue qr sec 2,town 2 south, range 8 west. William A. Jackson to L., E. & St. L. R. R., pt se qr ne qr, and pt ne qr ne qr sec 2, town 2 south, range 8 west. Vinson France to Martha B. Arnold, pt nw qr sw qr sec 13, tpwn 3 south, range 8 west. Elijah McAllister to Vincent L. Kemp, pt nw qr sw qr, and pt w side ne qr sw qr sec 7, town 2 south, range 6 west, 47 acres. George P. Wagner to Lizzie B. Snyder, se qr sw qr sec 31, town 1 north, range 6 west, 40 acres. The No. 4 Indiana Mutual B. & L. Association to Riley Lane, lot 4, Morgan’s add, Petersburg. George P. Wagner to Charles A. Scraper, pt nw qr ne qr sec 31, town 1 north, and ne qr nw qr sec 6, town 1 south, range 6 west, 120 acres. Consumption Cure. Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth, cures a cold in one day if taken in time. 2f> and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. *

Otwell Items. Albert Traylor is the father of a] bouncing- boy. j The Christmas tree was a success in; every respect. j Rev. Paytou preached at Clark’s ‘ hall last Sunday. J. Z. Bell of Cato, was in our burg! last Tuesday on business. Miss Lizzie Chappell visited friends at Oakland City this week. John Elliott of Connersville, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ola Clark. The schools of this township are closed until the 1st of January. Nat Alford of Monroe City, was in our town last Friday on business. Hoser Durbin of Anderson, is visit-! ing Mrs. Sarilda Durbin of Otwell. Clint Smith of Wheatland, Knox j county, was visiting here last week. ! Mrs. Lucinda Stevens, wife of An- \ drew Stevens, died last Sunday night of apoplexy. Elwood Gray of Indianapolis, is visiting relatives and friends in and

about Otweil. Charles Allen of Daviess county .was in Otweil last Saturday looking after his interest in the sawmill. Joseph McCormack, who has been Visiting', here, has returned to St. Loips, where he is employed. Ip last week's issue we stated that George C. Cooper would soon mbve to Illinois. He has decided not to go until spring. Wils Stobaugh and family and Emanuel Burkhart and family of Oakland City, visited with relatives here this week. Miss Olive Craig, who has been attending school at Greencastle, is spending her vacation at home during the holidays. Edward Griffith, who has been wrestling with that dreadful disease, consumption. died last Friday and was buried at the public graveyard. The children of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Gray met at the family residence a few miles north of Otweil last Monday and eat the Christmas turkey and the many other good things. The day was one of joy to all that were present. The News has given a list of some of the possible candidates for county officers in 1900. He did not mention any one for county assessor. I will say that Jefferson township has one sprouting for that filace, but will withhold his name for the present, but will say that he is qualified for the place, and will let his wants be known in time. Robbed the Grave. A startling incident, of which Mr. John Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject, was narrated by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appetite —gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately a friend advised trying Electric Bitters, and to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life and robbed the grave of another victim. ” No one should fail to try them. Only 50 cents, guaranteed, at Stearncs Drug Go’s, store.

Noxid Items. E. Johnson and family Sundayed with relatives near Velpen. Lee Dorsey and wife visited relatives near Velpen Saturday. Robert Ridge and J. P. Hayes were ia Ayrshire Thursday on business. Miss Missouri Luttrull of Ireland, was in this community Wednesday. Miss Ethel Jones of this place, visited C hristmas with friends in Otwel^ John Rhoades and Emory Hurstman of Winslow, were in this vicinity Sunday. • Miss Anna Holder is visiting Miss Belle Lemmons of near Winslow, this week. Ed Whitman of Ayrshire, is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. S. Ridge, of this place. Jackson Twitty of Algiers, has moved on his father-in-law's place near here. Miss Alice Dillon of Sweet Sulphur Springs, visited the past week with friends at this place. Virgil Greene of Petersburg, and Luther Capehart of Otwe.il, were in our community Tuesday. Rev. Everetts bf Washington, preached % very interesting sermon at Flat Creek church Thursday night. The pie social and entertainment at this place last Friday night was well attended but the order was very poor. Boys do better the next time. It Hits the Spot. When suffering from a severe cold your throat and lungs feel sore, take a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar, when

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Littles Items. The entertainment driven Christmas night at Littles church was a success, and there was pretty good order considering that there was a large crowd and the room uncomfortably warm. Mrs. Prank White, sr., and Mrs. Samuel White will* visit friends and relatives at Princeton this week. Joseph Applegath, who has been very ill, is able to be up. He will go to Illinois to visit his father as soon as he is able to travel. Matthew Macer and wife visited with relatives at Lvnnville Christmas. Miss Bessie Flack of Oakland City, was the guest of Miss Maude Reel last Monday and Tuesday. Purvis Wiggs and Miss Lou Houch- j ins were married Spndav evening.only a few guests being present. They will reside at Littles. Mrs, A, C. Reel and daughter Maude will go to Louisville in a few weeks to learn millinery and attend the millinery openings of that city.

A Postmaster's View of It. Bloomingdale, Illinois, Feb. 20,1809. : Syrup Pepsin Co. Gentlemen;—After having given the Syrup of Pepsin a fair trial in thy family, I unhesitatingly pronounce it a great boon to all suffering from indigestion, constipation and dyspepsia in all their forms with all their train of evil cpnseguences. I have fought dyspepsia and constipation of a severe character, for 2;> years, have employed the most skilled physicians that I could reach, have spent hundreds of dollars and now I find more relief in this pleasant remedy than I have found in anything else. To all persons of sedentary occupations in life, I wish to say, buy it and use it. I have spent 12 years at the postmaster’s desk, averaging 14 hours a day, and know now if I had had this remedy years ago it would have saved me much suffering. Respectfully yours, W. M. McCoy, P. M., ' Bloomingdale, 111. Oliphant Drug Co. ■■d

Bowman Items. Mrs. Boone Reed is visiting her nephew, W. M. VanSickle, at Arcanum. Ohio, this week. Miss Lizzie Ritter of Crawford county, is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Henry Sutton and Mrs. Riley Faust. The festival and Christmas tree at White River church was a grand success. As a social event it could not be excelled. Rufus Morgan and Berta Toler were married Sunday by Squire Williams. R. P. Smith and wife spent Christmas in Petersburg. Dick Masters and wife of Logan township, were visitors at Bowman Sunday. The Barker school gave an entertainment last Saturday night, managed by Miss Mae Lockhart, and was highly appreciated by all. Eck Veecke of Petersburg, visited the family of A. J. Gladish last week. A Frightful Blunder Will often cause a horrible burn, scald, cut or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old sores,* fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 23 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by the Stearnos Drug Co.

High School Lecture Course. Col. H. W. J. Ham, “Old Times in Dixie, ** January 1st. John Temple Graves. “TheReign of the Demagogue, ” February 26th. John R. Clark, “Hits and Misses,*’ March 15th. Lyric Ladies, March 22nd. Season tickets, four numbers, entitling holder to reserved seats, $1.00. Entertainments to be held at C. P. church. Tickets on sale at Adams* drugstore. To Cure La Grippe in 24 Hours. No remedy equals Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup for this terrible and fatal disease. If taken thoroughly and in time, it will cure a case in 24 hours, and for the cough that follows la grippe, it never fails to give, relief. Price 25 and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. *

The children of the Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a most pleasant time on Sunday evening' last. Christmas exercises were held in the church. A most pleasant program was provided and was well rendered. The children were contented and happy. Santa Claus brought a delicious treat of the best that Could be secured. The parents came and were well repaid. They showed their appreciation of the work done in a generous offering for the support of the school.

For Pneumonia. Dr.t*. J. Bishop of Agnew, Michigan, says: ‘*1 have used Honey and Tar in three very severe cases of pneumonia the past month with results.” J. R. Adams & Sod. Citizens were awakened from their slumbers at midnight by the ringing of the tire alarm. Fire was discovered in the stable of Thomas Owens on Seventh street. Total loss., together with a lot of carpenter tools and other articles. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Warners White \£ine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth- 35 and 50 centai&J. R. Adams & Son. ISllt - * Township trustees who are in need of any kind of printing will do well to call at this office. Our work is tirstclass and we furnish any kind of blanks or order book^. Lost. Many have lost confidence and hope as well as health, because they have been told their kidney disease was incurable. Foley's Kidney Cure is a guaranteed remedy for the discouraged and disconsolate. J. R. Adams & Son. __d The coal miners strike at Meisenhelder's mine on nor|||§12ighth street was settled Tuesday by arbitration and the men went to work at the old agreement. :. V Business men have voices of their stock. taking int will take several days to complete the work in several of the stores. Colic and Cured and corrected by the use of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsid. This rem* edy restores the natural action of the stomach and bowels, and is better than a remedy that checks but does not correct the conditions. Sold and recommended by the Ijfiphant Drug Lv —___ « Pat Kelly, who at one time attended bar at the Kelly saloon in this city, was arrested Tuesday night at Washington charged with grand larceny. Advance a Step If you have been in the habit of taking pills for your ^constipation and with poor results, just try a bottle of Dr. ('aidwell’s Syrup Pepsin and vou will be surprised at the results. Very fleasant to take. Mk|#c and $1.00. ’or sale by Oliphant Drug Co. d S. W. Thomas of Terre Haute is visiting Alvin T. Lett and Joseph Chew. . ■: ,\wf: ■

Administrator's Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that the uudersigued administrator. with the will annexed, of the estate of Hattie Barrett, late of Ptkeeouuty, deceased, will on : Saturday, December 30th, 1899, At the late residence of the deceased, in the town of Petersburg, otter tor sale at public auction the personalpropemsnf the deceased, consist lug of household and Kitchen furniture and other artieles. >£.■ Tskms ok Salk-On aHasms of five dollars and over a eredlt of six mouths will be given, the purchaser giving note with approved surety waiving relief from valuation laws, and on all sums of less thau fi ve dollars cash, Sale to begin at one o’clock t». _ __ E. P. RudiAnnsujt. Dee. T, 18tH>. '^Administrator.

Notice of Administration, Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the circuit court of Pike county, state of Indiana, administrator, w»th the will annexed, oft he estate of Hattie Barrett, late of Pike county* deceased. Said estate Is supposed to b>e solvent. . _ „ Eowabb P. Richakoson. Dec. 7.1889. Tadalalttmtor. Notice to Teachers. It Is the imperative duty of each teaeher to assist the truant officer In scenting the regular and continued atteudaur ~ ‘ it' entitled to school privileges Irict. Let me urge upon necessity of their doing so thus aided, may do m fhe teacher who fails to take. Let each one do results. 4 SMt County • ' ; of all children his school dts. teachers the said officer, stive work, makes a mis* . regardless of Ukjmks, iutcndent.