Pike County Democrat, Volume 30, Number 50, Petersburg, Pike County, 20 April 1900 — Page 4

Sb gib Croats ftawnit ■r M. McC. liTOOFS. One Tear, In advance. .... |1 00 8lx Months, In advance. . £0 i. Entered at the poetoffice In Petersburg for transmission through the malls as sceoudclass matter. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1900. t The carpet-baggers will now get ready to go to Porto Rico. The fat plums will soon be given out. Republican organs are pathetically declaring that it would have saved the president a lot of trouble if Webster DaVis had resigned before he went to Africa.

Senator Spooner has: announced in the Senate that the country is not bound by the formal promises made General Miles to the Porto Ricans. This is just a little further in the direction of “national perfidy and dishonor*’ than anyone else has yet gone. Remember that when you want all the news of your county, subscribe for the Democrat. It gives it all worth reading. A clean readable paper at all times. i'he price is one dollar, the same as that of small publication$. Pass this copy to your neighbor and ask him to send in his name and one dollar. The republican state convention will be held at Indianapolis next week. The. platform was “fixed” at Washington City last week in accordance with the wishes of the bosses, there is likely, however, to be a scrap over the Porto Rico tariff allusion. With some congressmen running on a Porto Rico platform and others on an anti-tariff platform in Indiana there is breakers ahead for the republicans in the November election. If all the democrats had been in their seats when the House voted .to Unseat two^lemocrats in favor of two republicans the other day, the crime would not have' gone through. Numerous republicans absented themselves rather than vote for such an outrage, and had the democrats been present they would have had a majority. Democrats throughout the country should scrutinize the votes by which these members were unseated and see whether their own members were present or not. The republican senators have concluded not to force the Hay-Paunce-fote surrender to a vote, feeling sure that it would only be defeated. But, out of “courtesy” to Secretary Hay, who negotiated this amazing document, they are unwilling to vote it down, and prefer to leave it hanging in the air, obstructing all legislation for the Nicaraguan canal. This is an eminently republican way of doing things where the man is held to be of more importance than the policy or legislation of the country. The distinguished audience which heard Hon. Webster Davis' first lecture on the war in South Africa, indicates that those who claim that a majority lof our people sympathize with the Boers are right. The lecture. which abounds with arguments showing why we should sympathize with the two republics which are struggling for their lives against one of the world’s greatest empires, was applauded from start to finish. Mr. Davis is receiving invitations to speak in behalf of the Boers from every section of the country.

The administration does not intend that a decision from the supreme court shall be had on the question of the constitution following the flag, if it can possibly prevent it. This has - been shown by the action of Secretary ’Gage in ordering that a contract laborer, brought from Porto* Rico to New York, for the express purpose of making a test case, be allowed to land. Representative McClellan of New York, has offered a resolution in the House, calling upon Secretary Gage for the correspondence in this case, and Senator Jones of Arkansas,offered a similar resolution in the Senate, which was at once adopted. How this action on the part of Secretary Gage strikes the democrats and populists in Congress may be judged from the following expre sions of opinion: Senator Tilman—“I don’t blame the republicans for, trying to dodge the issue, for they must realize that the decision of thfe Courts will be against them. If I had my way I would force the administration to take cognizance of the question, by going to Porto Rico and securing a ship load of contract laborers and bringing them to * the • United States. A tremendous howl would go up from organized labor, which would compel the administration to submit to a test of the law.” Senator Taliaferio—“The administration seems anxious that the Porto Rican question should remain suspended in mid-air until after the Presidential election.” Senator Buter, chairman of the populist national committee—“There is no doubt in my mind that the republican party is afraid to have the matter tested in the courts prior to the presidential election.” Representative Sulzer of New York—“They are afraid to make the issue.”

DEMOCRATIC CITY CONVENTION A Ticket Composed of Splendid Men' v Wmm Nominated. 'The democratic voters of Petersburg met at the circuit court room Monday night for the purpose of nominating a city ticket to be voted for at the May election. The democrats are in the minority in the city by a very large majority, but nevertheless always put out a first-class ticket composed of splendid men. The convention waggery well Attended, and was called to order by Perry A. Chappell, who was also selected to preside over the meeting. Charles A. Coffey was selected as secretary J*y acclamation. The chairman afterdating the object of the meeting called for nominations for marshal. The name of Coonie Backes was presented. He was nominated by acclamation. For treasure r Charles E. Jones was nominated by acclamation. For clerk the names of Horace Ely and Gurley Baker were presented. A ballot was taken which resulted Ely 21 and Baker 20. Ely was declared the nominee. For trustee in the first ward G. T. Kime was nominated over E. R. King by a vote of 38 to 12. In the second ward W. E. Williams was nominated by acclamation, as was Pleasant O. Smith in the third ward. The ticket is one of the best nominated in the city. Coonie Backes is a well known young man of the city, is industrious, hardworking and sober man, and last yeAr was defeated for marshal by only* four votes. He is well qualified in every way for the position. ;

Charles E. Jones, the nominee for treasurer, is a very popular young man of the city and has occupied clerkships in several of the stores of the city and at present is in the employ of W. L. Barrett, the dry goods merchant. He is a self-made man, thoroughly reliable, industrious, and will make a splendid official should the voters decide him the treasurer. For clerk, Horace Ely, who was born and raised in this city and known to everybody. He is a graduate of the Indiana law school and well qualified in every particular to fill the o flee of clerk. For trustees, G. T. Kime, W. E. Williams and P. O. Smith, are well known citizens of the city. Mr. Kime and Mr. Williams are splendid business men. Pleas Smith has served on the council during the past two years and has made an excellent officer. These men for trustee will no doubt poll a very large vqte, being well known business men and mechanics. Samuel Amos and wife of Cato, were in the city last Saturday shopping. Hargrove & Co. are the carpet people. They will save you money on every carpet, and you will always get the latest. ' 49-2 Circuit court will convene again Monday, April 30th. A number of the attorneys were at Princeton during the week being interested in the Purcell murder trial. A. R. Bass of Morgantown, Indiana,, had to get up ten or twelve times in the night, and had severe backache and pains in the kidneys. Was cured by Folqy’s Kidney Cure. It’s guaranteed. J. R. Adams & Son. a By agreement of the parties thereto the case of the board of commissioners vs Henry Cassidy is not to be taken to Pike county for trial, but will come up for hearing in the Dubois circuit court at the next term.—Huntingburg News.

H. Clark, Ch^uncy, Ga., says DeWitt, *s Witch Hazel Salve cured hire of piles that had afflicted him for twenty years. It is also a speedy cure for skin diseases. Beware of dangerous counterfeits. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. a The Odd Fellows lodge of this city will celebrate their annual anniversary, Thursday, April 26th. T. G. Beharrell, associate editor of the Talisman. will be present and deliver an address. The members expect to make this a grand occasion. W. H, Shipman, Beardsley, Minn., under oath, says he suffered from dyspepsia for twenty-five years. Doctors and dieting gave but little relief. Finally he used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and now eats what he . likes and as much as he wants, and he feels like a new man. It digests what you eat. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. a Dr. P. N. Hoover, one of Boonville’s most successful physician^ who has practiced medicine quite a number of years in this city, has sold out his medical interests in Boonville^and will shortly move to Seattle, Wabt ington. The firm of physicians succeeding Dr. Hoover will be composed of Drs. E. Folsom and W. H. Mills.— Boonville Standard. W. W. Mayhew, Merton, Wis., says, “I consider One Minute Cough Cure a most wonderful medicine, quick and safe.” It is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It cures coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, grippe, whooping cough, pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. Its early use prevents consumption.. Children always like it and mothers endorse it. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. a

Democratic City Ticket. For Town Marshal, JOHN C. BACKES. For Town Treuwer, CHARLES E. JONES. For Town Clerk, HORACE ELY. Fbr Trustee, First Ward. GARDNER T. K1ME. For Trustee. Second Ward. WILLIAM E. WILLIAMS. For Trustee. Third Ward, PLEASANT O SMITH. COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS. VOK SHERIFF. We are authorised to announce the name of William S. Thompson of Patoka township, as a candidate for the nomination of Shellff. subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. We are authorised to announce the name of Everett Crow of Patoka township as a candidate for the nomination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the democratic countv convention. rv>R RECORDER. We ar^ authorised to announce the name of William A. Battles of Patoka township, as a candidate for ‘the nomination of County Recorder, subject to the decision of the democratic county convention. We are authorised to announce the name of Florian Bartl of Jefferson township ais a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decisionof the democratic county convention. FOR COCNTY ASSESSOR. We are authorized to announce the name of J. L. Capehart of Jefferson township jis a I candidate for the nomination of county asj sessor. subject to the decision of the democratic county convention.

Marion Township Convention. The democrats of Marion township will meet in mass convention at Spraggins school house, April 28, 1!M)0, at 10:30 a. m., for the purpose of nominating township officers to be voted for at the coming November election. J ames S. Ridge. Chairman. William L. Graham, Sec. Patoka Township Convention. Notice is hereby given to the democrats of PatokS township and all others who desire to affiliate with them during the next campaign, that a mass convention will be held in Winslow, on SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1900, At l o’clock p. m., for the purpose of nominating democratic candidates for Patoka township offices. This is the time for the democracy of Patoka township to put on their armor and fight for the government of the township. It is the year when the township needs a change, demands it and will see that the safhe is coming. There are many things in the administration of township affairs that need regulating. This is true as regards national politics. James Duncan, .Chairman. A. J. Heuring, Sec. »■ Not a Cast Iron Stomach. Of course you haven’t. No one need to have. Doctor Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin is a remedy prepared on purpose for stomach troubles, weak stomach, sour stomach, big istomach or little stomach, or any irregularities caused from indigestion or constipation. They can be permanently and thoroughly cured by the use of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, which is made in three sizes, 10c, 50c and $1.00, and is sold by the Oliphant Drug Co. a A. H. Taylor, S. G. Davenport, W. D. Curll, J. W. Wilson and V. R. Greene are at Princeton this week, being attorneys in the Purcell murder trial.

Lagrippe coughs, often continue for months and sometimes lead to fatal results after the patient is supposed to have passed the danger point. Foley’s Honey and Tar affords positive protection and security from these coughs. J. R. Adams & Son. a Mrs. Lemuel Stapleton of this city died last Friday after a long illness. For nearly fifteen years she had been an invalid. The funeral services^KSSk place at the White river chap^ con-i ducted by Revs. Richardsonand Potts/ and interment at the Weesk-e^me-tery. to tSrwiUioi “No family can afford to BrwiUibut One Minute Cough Cure. It will stop a cough and cure a cold quicker than any other medicine,” writes C. W. Williams, Sterling Run, Pa. It cures croup, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles and prevents consumption. Pleasant and harmless. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. 4 a A new coin three-cefit piece ha^ been authorized by act of Congress, to take the place of the bid coin which was so much like a dime, that its coinage was stopped. The new three-cent piece is ordered to be made of nickel, the size of the old bronze cent, although thicker. In the center is to be a hole one-fourth of an inch in diameter, something after the style of a Chinese coin. Waterloo, Ind., Feb. 11, 1897. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, 111. Gentlemen:—I had been a great sufferer from indigestion and stomach trouble until about two years ago when I began using Syrup Pepsin. I have found it the only remedy to give me permanent relief and I cheetj|ully recommend its use to any one in need of such a remedy. Very respectfully, Edward Wareh am. Sold by Oliphant Drug Co. a

JglCHARDSON 41 TAYIX>R*S Attorneys at Law. Prompt attention irlven to nil buMnesn. A Notary Public constantly in the office. office In Carpenter building, Eighth and Main-st* , Petersburg, Indiana. Q ISOROE B. ASHBY, Attorney at Law. Will practice In all courts. Special at tentlou given to alii civil t ustness. Notary Public constantly In I he office. Collections made and promptly remitted. Office *n Cltlscns* slate bank building, Petersburg. Indiana.

£ O. DAVENPORT. Attorney at Law. Prompt attention given to all bust nett*. Office over J. R. Adams A Son's druse store, Petersburg. Indiana. QUARI.Eii A. COFFEY, Attorney at Law. All kinds of legal business promptly attended *n- Your patronage solicited. OtHce upstairs In Citizen*' state bank building.. Tel. M-2, Petersburg, Indiana. QOX A CRONY, Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all courts. Prompt attention given to all business. Office in Carpenter block, first Boor ou Eight h-st., Petersburg. WILSON * GREENE, j.tr. viuwy »*! V. K. GKKEH K Attorneys at Law. WUI practice in all courts. I, Office in Parker block,opposite the court bouse, Petersburg, lnd. pOSEY A CHAPPELL. Attorneys at Law. Will practice in all courts. Collections promptly made. Notary public iu office. Office upstairs lu Snyder building In tront ot Democrat office, Petersburg, Indiana. gTANLEY M. K 111 EG, Attorney at Law. Ail business promptly attended to. Will practice in all courts. Offiee in Montgomery building, Petersburg, Indiana. M M. RICE, Attorney at Law. Will practice iu Pike and adjoining counties, aud in all courts. Notary Public. Office in Dispatch bui lding, up stairs,Winslow, lnd *p R. RICE, ^ Physician and Surgeon. Chronic Diseases a specialty. Office over Citizens' state bank, Petersburg, Indiana. M THU ME It, Frhysician and Surgeon. Offieein rear of Citizens’ Stale bank, Tel. 1*1-2 residence and office. Office hours—day and night. DR J. W. COOK, Vitapathic Specialist Graduate of the American Health College, employs all vital and vitalizing methods ot the superior Vitapathic system iu cleansing impurities and removing poisons and causes of disease. Processes covered by State charter and United States patents. Also Electro 1 hernial Vital Warm Air Baths given. Office In Parker building, opposite court bouse. J J.GLAD1SII. Hypnotism <& Magnetic Healing. Every known disease* cured without medicine or surgery, it cures where everything else falls, terms reasonable and all correspondence receives my best attention, lr diseased write at ouce. Office at Kuiuble, lnd. yy H.STONECIPHER, Dental Surgeon. Office in roomstiatid 7, in Carpenter building. Petersburg, Indiana. Operations lirstclass. All work warranted. Amestheticsused for painless extraction of teeth. yyiLSON A TYNER, K. M. WILSON. T. W. TYNKK. Petersburg Collecting Agency. Collections in all parts of the United States. Remittances promptly made. Charges are reasonable. Give us your old accouuts, notes, etc., and we Will do the rest. Call ou or write us. Office opposite court house in Parker building, Petersburg, lnd. VTOTICEIs hereby given to ail parties in1A terested that I will atteud at iny office In Steudat, ■ EVERY SATURDAY. To transact business connected with the office ot trnsteeof Dx-kliaiI township. All persons having business with said office will please take notice. J. L. BASS. Trustee. NOTICE Is hereby given lo all persons coi cerned that I will attend at my office 1 Otweil EVERY DAY, ; To transact business connected with the ofllr of trustee of Jefferson township. ROBERT M. GUAY.Trustee. Postoffice address: Otweil, Indiana.

NOTICE is hereby /riven to all parties concerned that 1 will attend at my residence EVERY WEDNESDAY, To transact business connected with the office of trustee if Madison township. Positively no business transacted except on office days. • C..I.OLAD1SH, Trustee. Postoffice address; Bowman, Ind.

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