Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 4, Petersburg, Pike County, 1 June 1900 — Page 8

Washington Notes. Republican senators consented to a congressional investigation of all Cuban accounts, as proposed^by Senator Bacon’s resolution, not because they wantedan investigation, but because they feared to defy a practically universal public demand for one. They are now trying to devise schemes that will enable them to keep the investigation in their own hands, but democratic senators are wide-awake and intend to participate in that investigation, and if possible, they are going to have another for Porto Rico, where there has been great extravagance in the payment of double and in some cases triple salaries to postal employes, if no actual stealing. It is also generally believed that affairs are quite as bad, if hot worse, in the civil branch of our government in the j Philippines, and there are scandals even in the Washington City post-1 office. The anxiety of the republican lead-1 ers to hurry adjournment is amusing.! Although they have a good big ma-! jority in both branches, they act as j though they were a*raid that Con- j gress would do something^they didn't i want it to do. if adjournment wasn’t j rhshed. It is hardly likely that j adjournment will take place June! (>, the date set by the House j resolution, but it will as soon i thereafter as the republican leaders ! in the senate can get the appropria- i tion bills out of the way. "To appeal from Caesar McKinley to the American people is now the pro

gram of the Boer envoys. They have not abandoned their idea of making a tour of the country, and arousing public sentiment. They will begin this week in Baltimore, and from there will go to other cities where they have accepted invitations to attend public meetings. Senator Morgan jumped on the op-! position to the Nicaragua Canal, i which has apparentlv succeeded in! hanging up the bill, in a speech in which he did not mince words. He began with six syndicates, organized ! under New Jersey laws for the pur-1 pose of controlling canal routes on the Ismus of Darien of which he said: “I think the assumption, arrogance, and braasen faced audacity of these people have reached a climax.” He charged that this government was submitting to the cuffing and badgering of the new Panama Canal Company, which in conjunction with the trans-continental railroad, inspired the opposition to the canal bill, because a presidential election is pending and that it is afraid to tackle any corporation that has or professes to have some great power, and he asked: “Is it to be said here that the president is a party to this ambidextrous and cross-eyed political rascality?” Mr. Morgan concluded with these plain words: “The president, who is a candidate for re-election, is in the hands of his friends,, and his friends are the enemies of the Nicaragua Canal. 1 hardly know whether to say I hope for3tihe passage of the canal bill at this session or not. That depends upon two men upon this floor.

If they are controlled by a determination that the revenues for republican campaign purposes shall not be cut off from the great railroad and canal syndicates, then the bill cannot pass at this session. The responsibility, however, must rest on them.” The Spooner bill, making Mr. McKinley Czar of the Philippines, is dead for this session and probably for all time, as in addition to some republi- j can opposition to it, the democrats in ! the senate have served notice that j the bill would not be allowed to pass at this session and they have the power to make that notice good by simply refusing to allow the bill to reach a vote. Mr. McKinley who witnessed the' eclipse today from Fort Monroe, where it was total, ought to have got there from a good advance idea of his own total eclipse next November. Of course he used a government vessel! to make the trip to and from Fort Monroe: republican officials seldom j pay for anything they can get for | nothing by making use of their official authority. James McCord, the Hartwell wheat buyer, had a narrow escape one day last week. He was leading a young horse out to the pasture where he intended to stake him out with along rope, and as he went through the gate the animal became frightened and started to run. He got one of his feet! tangled in the rope, throwing him! down. He was dragged a distance of j about lfio yards. The horse jumped a ditch, and when Mr. McCord’s foot struck the opposite side the rope broke freeing'him. No bones wereJ>roken, but he is compelled to useVrhtches. It was a narrow escape.—Winslow Dispatch.

Spurgeon Items. Health here generally good. A splendid rain fell here Tuesday. J. R Arnold and fau&ily attended church at the county farm Sunday. Elder Charles Arnold was at West j Union Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Edna Allen visited friends near Petersburg Sunday. Gibson county is to be congratulated on their efficient board of health. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler were here Tuesday visiting W. B. Osborn’s family. Hon. George B. Ashby of Petersburg, was here Tuesday. Grand army veterans> decorated their comrades graves here Wednespay. James M McKinney is building a nice residence on Main street for his son Francis. Assessor T. J. Parker, has completed his annual canvas and is making out his blanks. The l. O. O. F. lodge here will decorate deceased members graves Sunday. Elder Mart Burch will preach the memorial sermon. James Perry and Miss Emma Shoulders surprised their friends here by going before Squire Powers last Saturday evening, who pronounced them husband and wife. To Cure a bold in One Day. Take Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth. 25 and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. * *

Commencement. | The commencement of 1900 marked the close of one of the most successful years in the history of the Petersburg schools. On Friday evening, May 25th, the Juniors banqueted the Senior clas* at the home of George B. Ashby. The young people had a delightful even ing. A number of toasts and responses ire re given, all of which wen: good, while some were especially fine, showing much talent in both classes. The menu was served by Marion Kim: and was highly praised by everyone. On Saturday afternoon our higli school base ball nine played the Wash - ington high school nine, and defeate I the Washington boys in an interesling and closely contested ^ame. On Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clocs Rev. Probert delivered to the graduating class the annual baccalaureat e sermon, taking as his subject i4Trve Manhood/’ The sermon was pronounced by all a magnificent effort. On Monday Evening at 8:00 o’clocl^ occurred the 23rd annual commencement exercises. The class of six mei> bers each delivered an original essa /. I Each member acquitted himself or] herself highly creditable. The music 1 was in charge of Miss Daisy Dillon! and was of a very high grade, sfyj v- ] ing much practice and training, ;feid j demonstrating the fact that Miss Dll- ! Ion is one of the best musicians in t le city. ■“ - - I The girls of the class wore tastel ul dresses of white silk mull and carri ed boquets of Marechal Niei roses, t He class flower. “As the Centuries Ro 1” was delivered by Dona E. Brentin:

“America, the Sound of the Optimist” by Edith B. Davidson, and the class motto “Alpha” by Beulah M. Braset* ton. ■! The boys were attired in conventional black sack suits and wore button hole boquets of the class flower. “The Siren Country” was delivered by Arthur H. Wolven: “The Passing of the Shadows’* by Ferd P. Veeck, and “Our Present Political Status” by Joseph W. Garland. •< The essays were all highly creditable and were well delivered. All present united in pronouncing the exercises a success and one of the best ever held in Petersburg. On Tuesday at 1:30 the pupils met at their various rooms and received their cards, indicating whether or not they were promoted. On Tuesday evening Ferd P. Yeeck entertained the class at his home on Main street. The •members report a very enjoy&ble time. On Monday evening June 4th, the alumni will banquet the class at the G. A. R. hall. This will close the commencement exercises of the year 1900._ Will T.'- Mitchell left yesterday morning for Dawson City, Alaska, where he will engage in business. Petersburg will have unite a colony in that city when Will arrives. He wilLremain until he makes a fortune and then return to this city. A strawberry and ice cream festival will be held at the Gladish chapel, Madison township, Saturday evening. June 2nd. The proceeds will go to de|ray the expense of making necessary repairs on the church.

If its a Question of Values it can be Decided at advances when we show find marked at STRICTLY of every item as long as 4

Ready-to-Wear Items.

20 dozen Shirt Waists in a big line of neat patterns, each. One lot of Ladies' Dress M Skirts in linen colors only, the biggest bargain you ever saw:... Linen Skirts nicely trimmed M /\ with braid around the yyn ,\) bottom, a $1 garment for rA big line of colored Den- At M im Skirts, all nicely tin- aI ny ished in braid, a $2.30 Skirt for ... 3 dozen linen Skirts all I M handsomely braided around the bottom and wide, deep hems. A $2.30 Skirt for.

Black Brocaded Worsted Skirts, all full cut with gathered backs or futhsingle pleats.. Silk Skirts in handsome brocade dressmaker R A A finished in every way, UiUU . we will sell at. Petticoats in an endless variety in all colors and all materials, / from a $1.00 Sateen to a $5.00 45 Taffetta Silk. S?

Shoes For Women and Children.

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A W oman s Shoe that is correctly made and the right style and worth more than we ask; these J IA come in' black or tan and leather I »tV or cloth top; the price is. Another lot comes in black only, i F7C with fancy vesting top, a fine Iilw ! wearer at t he price. ... 1 "V F A custom made Shoe in black y>r tan, plain or tip toe, in all sizes A AA and widths, a $2,50 number for uiUU A Woman's Slipper, very nicely made of clean stock, per pair.. 75c Children's Shoes in black or tan and lace or button, flexible soles, well made. 45c

About 25 pairs Women’s Shoes in button only ami sizes 2, 21 ami 3 $1.50 anil $2.00 Shoes, at per pair .. .. Our line'of fine Sh< es is the most complete one in town, come in anil take a peep at the. many styles. , We pay IOg dozen for Eggs.

Dry Goods. A number one good heavy and wide LL Sheeting. Nowhere can you match this grade at the price. A 7e grade for..,. One case only about 40 pieces of a good quality Calico, sold every- „ where at 6c, during this sale per yard... 500 pieces of best Calico, in all colors, black, red, blue or any fancy dress style, the 61 and 7c quality during this sale. Yard wide Bleached Muslfh, very nice quality and worth 6e, for per yard ... * ' Fast color Shirtings in large and small checks and fast colors, all so at per yard .. .. Latest styles iu Lawns in pretty figures and polka dots, now co at per yard... ..*. _ *0 Dress. 1 at terns of 40c imported Organdie, finest goods for summer -I dresses, during this sale; per yard. 100 pieces of Dimity, Bastiste or Jackonets in stripes, figures and plain colors, all now are, per yard;...; Lxtm size white Bed Spreads, fine heavy goods, all bound and ready for use, each ... ... Black all wool Dress Goods in a good width, just the thing for Dress Skirts, at per yard.. Wide Dress Goods in all colors, 68 to 42 inches wide and fully worth oOe per yard, now are marked ..... .. 5c 4c 5c 5c 5c 5c 15c 15c $1.00 15c 25c

Clothing. are Showing the best line of up-to-date Clothing to be found anywhere. Mens Suits, over 100 of’em. in plain black or light colors, - round or square corners, $7.50 quality, your choice only.. Men’s Suits in pretty checks or stripes, nobby made materials go at per Suit..... * Fine tailored Suits in any style, straight cut or round corner coats checks, stripes or plain, a Suit well worth $13.00, for*. A Suit for summer in a good wash duck for. $5 6.75 9.75 $3 Serge Suits, Serge Coats and Vests and Serge Coats from...$ 3 Up 50c Children’s wash Suits in a big line, new aud pretty styles, nobbiest goods made.... * Children's Cottonade Pants, 13c a pair. Men's Shirts made of Percale and Madras, with either 3 collars or with cuffs only; a regular 65c number for... Children’s Shirts for the.little boys, like papa wears; we have them in a numuer or styles. XXXX Coffee 10 cents a pound. Sugar, 18 pouuds for $1.00. Soda, 2 pounds for 5 cents. Um A nice I mbrella for 45 cents. George Clark’s Thread, 3 Spools for 5 cents. When in town visit the Big Store. If you want to buy where you get the most for your money go to ***** TWL SAta &\QWL' sell <^ILBe.rt\s CEUE.BRMED ORtiVuMmc

Notions A big bargain in Belts, this we have with or without purses and are worth35c, now marked....,.. Seamless Hose for Women in the tan or black, nice and smooth, the 15c grade for.... .. 25 dozen Ladies’ Vests, all were the 2 »e grade and are finely knit goods, now 15c or two for . . ... ,r... Dress Stays always sold for 15c a set, y >u can buy here now for per set....'...... 10c 10c 25c 5c

A very fair Corset., regular weight, or summer style, lor.g waist, < ach. ... A regular 75c Corset in black, white, fancy figured or summei style ........... ;... Ladies’ Linen Collars in standing, turn down or choker style.... 25c 50c 10c A big line of all the ne vest style up-t>date Belts in pulley or dog <ollar style, at all prices. I A nicely made Jap Folding Fan in a variety of styles, each......

Carpets, Curtains, Mattings. .' Maybe by this time you may need a new Carpet or Curtains. Our line is yet complete. Heavy yard wide hemp Carpets, made for hard usage, and sold everywhere for 15c per yard, here its....... 40 rolls of Matting all made of the first quality long straw, by the roll, per yard.. ... \ard \ ide Floor Oil Cloth, nice, since th goods, light or dark color, per yard.. ..... ... Ingrain Carpets, all van! wide and in i big variety of patterns, at per yard ......... . ..... AlFwool Carpets, heavy 2-ply and o: the best make, at per yard... .. ... IOC 10c 20c 25c 50c During the season we have made a number of remnants; we OR/"* want to close these out. Come and see if we can’t fit your small room. Wool remnants per raid as low as. Lace Curtains fully 3 yards long, nice width,* 75c per pair, A big line of finer goods in endless variety. Curtain Poles 10c per set. , ' Window Curtains 10c each. '

We pay 25c pound for Wool.