Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 4, Petersburg, Pike County, 1 June 1900 — Page 5

CENSUS QUERIES. Reasons lor Answering Questions Propounded by the Enumerator. The blank schedules to be used in the next census are now being distributed by the census office to the enumerators, who will start to work on June 1. The schedules contain questions which some persons may think prying, purposeless, or excessive in number. But their num|>er and character have been determined by congress, not by the census office, and all of them have been asked in previous censuses. The only important change since 1890 is that some questions have been abandoned, i People are often offended at the question, ‘How old are you?” and are apt to wonder what use the government can make of their replies. Taken as a whole the replies are as important as any class of information the census office collects. Age returns penetrate and elucidate every either branch of statistical knowledge. They show where child labor is prevalent, and where the proportion of persons able to support themselves is large or small. They reveal the great number of colored children and the short life of the negroes under the present conditions. They make it possible to ascertain whether the average length of life is increasing or decreasing, how many men the nation contains who are capable of voting or of bearing arms, and whether the relative number of children is increasing or decreasing. Few would dispute the necessity for asking questions regarding race. All arguments regarding the future of any particular race in this country, like the Indian, the negro, or the Chinaman. must hinge upon the returns of the census. With the Indians, moreover, it is of the highest importance to learn what success the policy of the government has met with in establishing them apart from their tribes and reservations, a^id whether such Indians are increasing — creasing. or de

^JV/UiV UiUlUVtO U> 9UI.1UA X I VUi CUll ing the number of children they have had and the numbed who are living. But from the answers to these questions, the country will learn whether the native American population is holding its own, or whether, as some have claimed, it is being gradually supplanted and displaced by the children of the recent immigrants. Spain’s Greatest Need. Mr.. II. P. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain, spends his winters at Aiken, S. C. Weak nerves had caused severe pains in the back of his head. On using Electric Bitters, America's greatest blood and nerve remedy, all paiqKsoon left him. He says this gravel) medicine is what his country nee&s. All America knows that it cures liver and kidney trouble, purifies the blood, tones up the stomacfi, strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vigor and new life into every muscle, nerve and organ of the body. If weak, tired or ailing you need it. Every bottle guaranteed, only 50 cents. Sold b>\ Stearnes’ drug company.

New Examinations. The State Board of Education has directed that all persons holding licenses to teach must take an examination in American literature. This is in accordance with an act of last legislature which made provision for the teaching of the branch, American literature, in the common schools. Another law provided that when new subjects are taught the teacher must pass examination; on these subjects. ( There are a large number of teachers through the state who hold what are termed exemption licenses. These are obtained after teaching a certain number of years if the teacher holds a diploipa from a state normal college, or has passed a certain examination which is intended to show the qualifications of a graduate of the state normal. All these will now have to report for examination in American literature on questions submitted by the state board.—Princeton Glarion. ^ Last Tuesday was the Day To begin taking Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for that indigestion, if you didn’t you better ask Oliphant & Co. at their drug store. They will tell you just what’s what, for they are reliable and on the square. m RoVal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum fating powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day. . aovAA MONQ POWQiR 00.1 NEW ; /

Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real estate have been recorded in the county recorder's office during the past week: James S.Harvey to Elizabeth Grubb, pt nw qr sw qr sec 10, town 1 south, range 9 west. 5 acres. " Peter N. Hoover to James S. Harvey, pt nw qr sw qr sec 10, town 1 south, range 9 west, 5 acres. Mary J. Key to Jacob A. Shrode, pt sec 32. town 1 north, range 9 west, 4 acres. Ella Huffjian to R. W. Harris, pt sw qr nw qr sec 2*. town 1 north,range 7 west, o acres. Elizabeth Trafzer to Fred Smith et al, e hf lot 88, Petersburg. Margaret De'mumbrum to George E. Chamberlain, e pt n hf nw qr nw qr sec 31, and pt w hf nw qr sec 30, town 1 north, range 7 west. George E. Chamberlain to Margaret Demumbrum.pt w hf nw qr sec 30,and pt ne qr sw qr sec 30, and w pt sw qr sec 30, and w pt n hf nw qr nw qr sec 31, town 1 north, range 7 west. 80 acres. Elizabeth Keifer to Maria A. Keifer, ne hf lot 4, Wither’s add, Petersburg. Ellen Hawkins to Wesley Brenton. und i w hf nw qr and ne qr nw qr sec 12. town 1 south, range 8 west. 120 acres. Isaac Loveless to Eliza E. Loveless, nw qr sw qr sec 29, town 1 north.range 8 west. 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, ulcfers, boils, felons, corns, all skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Stearnes’ drug company. ’76-Democratic Doctrine-’99. We hold these truths to b£ selfevident—that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights: that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: that to secure these rights, go\> jernments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the [ consent of the governed.

A Knight of the Grip Testifies. Momence, 111., Nov. 14, 1698—1 was j troubled with a disagresable feeling in my stomach caused by dyspepsia, and one dose of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieved me. I will never" be without it as it is the best remedy foe constipation and indigestion I have ever used. P. R. Clark, traveling salesman for Pearson & Weytel, importers of queenSware, Indianapolis, Ind. In 10c, 50c and $1.00 bottles at Oliphant Drug Co. m The City Markets. Eggs—11 cents. Butter—15 cents. Onions—75c per bu. Potatoes—00c per bu. Chickens—Chicks 84c, hens 7c. Turkeys—Hen turks 7c. Navy Beans—$2.50 per bu. Shoulders—9c. Sides—9c. Bacon—9c. Hams—lie. Lard—9 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 14 cents. Whcfat—00 cents per bushel. • Corn—40 cents per bushel. Oats—20 cents per bushel. Rye—75 cents per bushel. Clover Seed—$3.50 per bushel. Salt—$l.-20 per bbl. . j , Hogs—$4.00 to $4.50 per 100. Cattle—$3.00 to $4.50 per 1.00. Sheep—$2.50 to $3.25 per 100. I

Indianapolis Markets. Wednesday, May 23,1900. Wheat, 08c to 72c;. corn, 38c to 424c; oats, 24 to 264c; rye, 58 to 014c; cattle* heavy, $5.25 to $5.70; hogs, good shippers, $5.20 to $5,274: sheep, $4.25 to $4.60. ,'j "A Howling Success,” Wherever properly introduced Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, as a cure for constipation, has met with a phenomenal sale. Many druggists cannot say enough in praise of its merits, as Well as its great popularity with the people. In 10c trial size and also in 50c and $1.00 sizes, of the Oliphant Drug Co. ni What McKinley Wanted. “I am for the largest use of silver in the currency of the country. I would not dishonor it; I would give it equal credit and honor with the gold: I would make no discrimination; I would utilize both metals as money and discredit neither; I want the double standard.”—Congressman Wm. McKinley in 1890. That Throbbing Headache would quickly leave you, if you usgd Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for sick and nervous headaches. They make pure blood and strong nerves and build up your health. Easy to take. Try them. Only 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by Stearnes’ drug company. Consumption Cure. Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth, cures a cold in one day if ta,ken in time. 2« and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. * '

BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS. Short Paragraph* Items Briefly ToldConcernlnc the People. Jabex Woolley was at Washington last Thursday on business. S. P. Borders of Marion township, was in town last Saturday on business. Buy a union-made shirt from L. V. Colvin. All colors, all sizes and all prices. _* 52-tf Alex McRoberts of Patoka township, was in town last Saturday on business. Prof. Brewster of Monroe township, was in town Saturday attending teachers’ examination. Chad Brown, living near Cato, has had his pension increased by Uncle Sam to 130 per month. Junior style reefer collar work suits for boys, age -I to 8. See them at 4-2 Star Clothing House. Peter Drof, he keeps it. What? Why, lime, hair, cement. Acme plastering aud agitite. Call on him before buying. 2-4 Clark Barrett and daughter, Terry, of Pike county, visited the family of Dr. P. N. Hoover several days the past week.—Booflville Enquirer. The editor returns thanks to Mrs. R. C. Grable for a fine lot of large strawberries. They were delicious and were thoroughly enjoyed. Elder J. W. Richardson left last Friday for Nashville, Tennessee, where he will remain several days attending the general conference of the Baptist church.__. f John Anderson of Martinsville, was in the city over Sunday visiting his mother and sisters. John is well pleased with his new location and is doing an excellent business. “DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the finest pills I ever used.’’—D. J. Moore, Millbrook, Alabama. They quickly cure all liver and bowel troubles. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. * D.-S. Osborn has received a new shoemaker's outfit and is now located in the Parker block where he invites all his old patrons to call and see him. He does cobbling of all kinds. 4-4

Last Thursday evening at Evansville Mrs. Mary A. Brown of this city and Samuel Langford of Gibson county. were married by Justice E. C. Poole. They will reside on the groom's fipe farm hear Francisco. We were very much pleased to see by the election returns from the city of Petersburg, that Mr. Charles E. Jones, an old Orange county boy and an A one democrat was elected city treasurer. Charlie here is our shake.—Paoli News. The town board meets next Thursday evening in regular session for the transaction of business. It would be well for the councilmen to take some action for a better system of fire protection as soon as possible. At this meeting a member of the school board is to be elected. W. S. Musser, Milheim, Pennsylvania, saved the life of his little girl by giving her One Minute Cough Cure when she was dying from croup. It is the only harmless remedy that gives immediate results. It quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, la grippe, asthma and all throat and lung troubles. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. * The eclipse of the sun Monday morning was viewed by nearly every resident of Petersburg. Men, women and children could be seen almost anywhere with pieces of smoked glass viewing the progress of the eclipse. The eclipse commenced at about 6:30 o’clock and by nine o’clock had passed off, being about eight-tenths of total. A total eclipse was visible here August 7,1869.

George Payton, an engineer on the E. & I. railroad, received injuries in a wreck at Elnora, in 18&'», which proved fatal. His daughter, Maude Payton,as administratrix,brought suit against the company for $10,000 damages in the Daviess circuit court. The case was taken to the Martin circuit court on change of venue,* and the jury returned a verdict, Friday morning, in favor of the plaintiff for $3,000. J. Q. Hood, justice of the peace, Crosby, Mississippi, makes the following statement: “I can certify that One Minute Cough Cure will do all that is claimed for it. My wife could not get her breath and the first dose relieved her. It has also benefited my whole famijy.” It acts immediately and cures coughs, colds, croup, la grippe, bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung troubles. Harvard Stearnes Drug Co. * Everybody should examine his shade and fruit trees, remarks the Indianapolis Press. One or more cocoons will be found attached to the young limbs. Cut off the. cocoons and burn them: don’t bury them. If the cocoons cannot be reached with a pruning knife, saturate a piece of cloth, wire it on the end of a long pole, set it on fire and burn out the nests. By acting on this advice, the people will protect their trees from being denuded of leaves and tender limbs in mid summer. |

RICHARDSON 4 TAYLOR, Attorneys at Law. Prompt attention given to all basinets*. Notary Public constantly in the office. “ A Office In Carpenter building, Eighth and Maln-sta, Petersburg, Indiana. QEORGE B. ASllBY, Attorney at Law. ’%IH practice in all courts. Special atten* ‘ “ —* Not tlon given to all civil business. Notary Public constantly In (be office. Collections made and promptly remitted. Office <n Clttaenar state bpnK buildlug, Petersburg, Indiana. g O. DAVES PORT, Attorney at Law. Prompt attention given to all business. Office in Parker bleek, opposite tbe court bouse, Petersburg. Indiana. QUARLES A. COFFEY, Attorney of Law. All kindsof legal business promptly attended to. Yottr patronage solicited. Office upstairs In Citiseus’ state hank building. Tel. l«-2, Petersburg. Indtaum. QOX 4 CROW, Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all courts. Prompt attention given to all business. Office in, Carpenter b.ock, tlrst boor on Elgbtb-st., Petersburg. \\ 7II,SON & GREENE, 4. U,'. WILSON V. It.(iKKBKK Attorneys at Law. Will practice In all courts. Office In Frank block, over Star clothing house, Petersburg, lud. . pOSEY 4 CHAPPELL. Attorneys at Law, Will practice In all courts. Collections promptly made. Notary public in office. Office upstairs in Snyder buildlug In front ol Democrat office, Petersburg, ludiaua. gTANLEY M. KRIEG, Attorney at Law. All business promptly attended trf. Will practice In all courts. Office in Montgomery building, Petersburg, Indiana. M. M. RICE, Attorney at Law. Will practice in Pike aud adjoining co»u)\ ties, and in all courts. Notary Public. Office \ in Dispatch building, up stairs, Winslow, ligu

rp R. RICE, Physician and Surgeon. ij Chronic Diseases a specialty. Ottiee over Citizens’ state bank, Petersburg, Indiana. yy M. HUNTER, Physician and Surgeon. Office in rear of Citizens’ State hank. Tel. 1*1-2 residence aud office. Office Jurors—day and uight. D U. J. \V. COOK, Vitapathic Specialist, Graduate of the American Health College, employs alt vital and vitalizing methods ot the super*or Vitapathic system in cleansing impurities and removing poisons and causes of disease. Processes covered by State charter and United States patents. Also Electro Thermal Vital Warm Air Baths given. Office in Parker building, opposite court house. J.GLAD1SH. 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. If diseased write at ouce. Office at Itumble, Ind. ty H. STONECIPHER, Dental Surgeon. Office In rooms*> and 7, in Carpepiter building. Petersburg, Indiana. Operations lirstclass. All work warranted. Anaesthetics used for paiuless extraction of teeth.

YY ILSON * TYNER, F. 31. WILSON. T. w. TYN KK. Petersburg Collecting Agency. Collections in all parts of the Uuited States. Remittances promptly made. Charges are reasonable. Give us your old accounts,notes, etc., and we will do the rest. Caii on or write us. Ottice opposite court house in Parker building, Petersburg, Ind. NOTICE is hereby given to all parties Interested that X will attend at my office in Stendal, every Saturday, To transact business connected with the office ot trustee of Lockhart township. Ail persons having business with said office will please take notice. J. L. BASS, Trustee. NOTICE Is hereby given to all persons concerned that I will attend at my office in Otweil EVERY DAY, To transact business connected with the office of trustee of Jefferson township. ROBERT M. GRAY. Trustee. Postoffice address; Otweil, Indiana. 'VT'OTICE hs hereby given to all parties concerned that 1 will attend at my residence EVERY WEDNESDAY, To transact bust ness dpnnected with tlieoffice of trustee yf -Madison t&wnship. ' Positively no business transacted except on office days. C. J. GLAD1SH, Trustee. Postoffice address: Bowman, lnd. Nat artist Nothing else adds so much 1 to the charm of the drawing ■ boudoir as the softly radi- . CORDOVA Candles, contribute more to the the luncheon. M,.i3B i tea oVdinner. The best decorative candles for the simplest or the most elaborate function—for cot

-Hot Weather Specials! r Warra one day, »ol the next, has hat! a tendency to make people a little muineren: as to their summer clothing.’ I>on't tear hot weather will com# and with a vengeance. Then you will wonder why you did not tide advantage ot our rerr tow prices ou alt summer gatments. TVms \w liters. Men’s black alpacca Coats, one button sack, worth #1.50 Special 98c Men’s black lustre Coifs, four button sack, wou't fade, worth (hi nr l9*35 .... .Special tplalD Men's extra long minister C a ts made of fine black Sicilian, worth C% AP •8.W. . ... Special Z«4D Men’s black flannel Coats and Vests, worth #3.50, .. .Special Men’s double breast blue serge Coats, all wool, worth #4.50, *---v;'** ’.. ....Special Men’s blue serge Coats and Vests, four button sack, fast colors, 2.75 J 3.50 | I S urac wrge coais anu » esis, iour pulton su*k, last colors, A g\f\ \ worth #5.00...... ...Special 4.U0 f Men's two linen Suits, worth 42.75, Special 1 .98 f Those very low prices w .IS continue for the next tifteendeys. Our assort- f ' A ment is larger now tnan late: in the season. If you want any spevial garment A now is the time to bur. liemember. STAR CLOTHING HOUSE .1 PETERSBURG, IND.

T-A i— ;T3. You people who know a bargain and like to buy the best Goods at Jobbers' prices. Here are some prices: — ' 10 pounds best Granulated Sugar, $1.00 2 packages Coffee, 25c 3 nans best Tomatoes, 2oe 3 cans Babbitt’s Lye, 25c ounds Prunes, 25c * 1 Ri]pe per pound, 5c unds Xa\Nf Beans. 25c rounds best Flour, 50c 20-cent Coal Oil, 15c Also full line of Candies, Groceries, Glassware,,Queeftsware' and Tinware at equally low prices. We want your Butter, Eggs and Chickens at the highest market price, cash or *» trade. We have the biggest stock in the city. Call and investigate. Store closes at 8:30 each night,? ' . „ ' it. n. a^cc-A.1: 6z CO.. West Main Street, Petersburg. Indiana.

Time is Money :::: Time Saved is Money Earned Don’t Travel,—Telephone!

A Telephone in yokir Residence, Office or Store will save time and make you mo^iey. Our present Rate^ leave no excuse for being without this modern necessity. jj> Don’t “sponge” onyour neighbor. Thirty days trial will convince you. Place ypur order now, and have a Telephone placed in your residence. „ Let us know your wants. Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co, J. W. THOMAS, Manager. ■ v\u in mu inn tin m mr hiiif£ _njmnmTnTT mnnmirnnrnmnii Hot i Weather * Cloth in g| All the Latest Patterns and Styles to Select from. Suits, $16 and up. Pants, $4 and up. Call and See cur Piece Gotals and Tr|oan3ings. C. A. Burger & Bro., Merchant Tailors. raanrimiimn nnnmmrmxt! /illllllllllllllllf uiumm Louisville, Evansville & Tit. Lonis C. Railroi Time table la effect > fov. 28,1S97: St. Lonis Fast Kxp. 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m 11:08 a.m. 11:22 a.m. 11:38 a.m. 0:20 p.m. SI. Louis Limited. 9:00 p.m. 11:40 p.m. 12:01 a.m. 12:14 a.m. 12:30 a.m. 7:12 a.m. Stations. Ia>UI:--Villi' Limited. lAOilsvitte Fast Kxp. Leave Leave Leave . Leave Leave Arrive. 4. Louisville. _ . Hunting! nrg.^, Yelpen . ... ... ...Winslow Oakland City ... ;.St. Lout *• . .. . arrive arrive arrive arrive arrive . Leave 7:00 a m 4:25 a.m 4:02 a.m 3:32 a.m 3:37 a.m. 9:15 pan. Night trains stop Wmslo grand Velpen on slgna'. only. R. A. Campbe^G.F.A., St. Touis. * J. F. Hurt, agent. Oakland City.