Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 5, Petersburg, Pike County, 8 June 1900 — Page 8

From the Philippines. Manila, P. I.. May 3, 1900. Friends and readers of the DEMOCRAT.—I will give you a few notes on the Philippines. Wp landed in Manila January 4, 1900, and were on the water 45 days: had a long siege of it. After we were’ in Manila three days we were ordered to the front and left Manila the day we got orders: have been in the field ever since; have not had much fighting, only a few skirmishes. Our company captured two towns./ We are now at a place called Angeles. 00 miles north of Manila. The only fighting that is done now is done by the Lndroffesv which is a band of robbers and outlaws called the Bolo gang. This is a land of fruit and flowers. The products here arc rice and sugar cane. , The natives go half dressed and never wear any Shoes, live on rice, snakes, bugs and fruit. They have some fine fruit here; bananas, cocoanuts, pine apples and oranges grow in abundance. We are quartered in a banana grove and live in bamboo houses. We have hot day;* and cool nights and lots of sickness. The hospitals are all full, but not many die. The • natiyef* bury from four to five every day. They have a bone yard. Before the American soldiers came here they paid rient on the graves, and if they failed to pay their rent the body was dug lip and the grave rented to some onejglse. The natives are all very religious and are all Catholics. The horses they have here afe small, some larger than a Shetland pony. They do their haul

ing with two-wheeled carts and water buffalo, and are slower than our oxen in the states. An American mule is valued at $1,300 here, and an American horse at *2.000. The land here is fine, and corn, spring wheat, oats, etc., would yield fine. Some tobacco and melons are raised here. The natives are friendly to us but w'e don’t trust them, for they all carry a balo balo, which is a knife about 18 inches long. They build all their houses with the balo. We have a very good time but I would rather be in old Pike for awhile. Any of my friends wishing to write me a few lines can address Carl Agee, Manila, P. I., Co. D, 41st U. S. V. . J No Right to Ugliness. The woman Who is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep her health. If she is weak, sickly*apd all rundown, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches. skin eruptions dnd a wretched complexion. Electric Bit-] ters is the best medicine in the world • to regulate stomach, livep and kidneys and to purify the Blood.» It gives j [strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth,! | velvety skin, rich complexion. It will | j make a good-looking,charming woman j j of a run-down invalid. Only dO cents j i at Stearnes’ drug company. Child’s blouse suits made of striped ! linen only 48 cents each, to lit ages 3 i to 7. Star Clothing House.

Spurgeon Items. Farmers are cutting clover. There will be a small crop. Vinson France was in town Tuesday on business. Thomas (ireen, formerly a resident of this place, but now a resident of Posey county, was here Tuesday. Trustee Davis was in Petersburg Monday making his report to the com-, missioners. Several of our young folks attended the commencement of the Oakland City college last Tuesday night. Farm work is being much delayed here. Corn is all planted but little has been plowed. . Elder Ira Turner of Mt. Olive, will preach here next Saturday and Sunday at the Regular Baptist church. Mrs. J. A. Shepard and Mrs. J. R. Arnold visited their sister, Nlj-s. Joel Taylor, of Warrick county, last Saturday. Elder Mart Burch preached here Sunday morning, and after preaching received four members by baptism. A large crowd was present. W. R. Langford and W. D. Julian were in Indianapolis this week. Mr. Langford is a delegate to- the democratic convention, and Mr. Julian went to see the capitol city. Last Sunday will long be remem-1 bered here. One of the largest crowds ■ e^ver assembled here for memorial services met at the M. E. church, and was addressed by Elder Mart Burch, who preached a very able sermon, and

the elder was highly congratulated by the members and friends, feeling that he has accomplished much good for morality and charity. The Pike County Democrat is the leading paper here, having double the circulation of any other paper at this office. Most all our business men have their job work *done by the editor, which is equal to any city work. Are You With Us? Do you feel just finer than anybody all the time? Jf you take Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin you may feel good j the year round. It is guaranteed to ] cure constipation, indigestion and all | stomach and bowel troubles. $1, 50c i or 10c size.f The Oliphant drug comply will tell you all about it. j Bunker Hill Items. Curtis Roberts is on the sick list. Rev. Moore will preach at Alford next Sunday. The rain done lots of damage here last Friday, corn being washed up in places. Ben Kinkchief, Lon George and Will Arpold are sinking a coal shaft on Lon*s farm. William Quackenbush is improving in health. * Crill Miley was in our burg Monday night. Before building see Peter Drof and get prices on agitite, Acme plastering, lime, hair, cement, etc. He carries a big stock and at the lowest prices. 2-4

Junior Recital. Miss Grace Stuckey gave an interesting junior song recital lasfcevening in music hall. Her numbers were well chosen, well arranged anti well rendered. Her careful industry-was particular}' shown in the did cult Aria from “Martha,” and her musical quality especially in Lyne’s Vl*ure, True and Tender,” and Dudley Buck’s “When the Heart is Young;” Mollenhaur's “Drifting,” too, with violin obligata, was much appreciated by the audience. Miss Stuckey is a diligent, conscientious student and is making fine progress jn aer work— both in pianaforte and in roice. She has a good soprano voice wl iich is gaining rapidly in quality, and which with some additional training and development will come to'be a large voice. She was well assisted list evening by Miss Brumfield, piano, Master Boss Baker,violin, and Miss Lac k, alto. The program throughout was a pronounced success.-Greencastle Banner. that some people who sa} they never read patent medicine advertisements will be found lugging horue every now and then a bottle of- s< me 'favorite remedy of theirs. We lon’t bother you with much reading »ut just ask you to try a 10c trial ’>ottleof Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for constipation, indigestion and stonach troubles. 50c and $1.00 size at O.iphant drug company. j It is Strange Peter Drof sells ceme'ft, lime, hair, agitite, and buys junk oi: all kinds. 2-4

Volcanic Eruptions are grand, but skin eruptions rob life of joy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, cures them; also old, running and fever sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, warts, cuts, L bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Stearnes* drug company. • The town council met in regular session last night for the transaction of business. A Preacher of Waterloo. Ind., Rev. S. P. Klotz. writes; “I have been affiitted over 20 years with dyspepsia or sour stomach. Have tried different remedies without much benefit. A 10c bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin gave me great benefit. Have taken nearly one large bottle, and feel like a different person.” For sale by Oliphant drug company. j Levi Lockhart of Pikeville, was in the city Wednesday on business. He is one of the oldest residents of Lockhart township. 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. 25 and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son.1 * Married, at the home of the bride, ; in Alford last Saturday evening, Josiah | Rogers and Mrs. Ellen B. Fox. both of ! Washington township. L. R. Harl grave officiated. | To Cure a Coid Fn One Day. Take Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth. 25 and 50 cents. J. R. Adams & Son. "i *

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

Ready-to-Wear Items.

20 dozen Shirt Waists in a big line of neat patterns, | each ........ Une lot of Indies’ Dress M j Skirts in linen colors omy, /f|n the biggest bargain you oversaw.. ... Linen Skirts nicely trimmed \ with braid around the ) j bottom, a $1 garment for ? A big line of colored Den- II M im Skirts, all nicely fin- jkfftll ishcil in braid, a $2.50 Skirt Tor. I 1> dozen linen Skirts all I M handsomely braided around the bottom and wide, deep hems. A $2.50 Skirt for. .<

jl Black Brocaded Worsted Skirts, all full cut (j)i RA with gathered backs <J)liUV/ or full single pleats., Silk Skirts in handsome bro cade dressmaker finished in every way, we will sell at.i V Petticoats in an endless variety in all colors and all materials, from a $1.00 Sateen to a $o.00 Taffetta Silk.

Shoes For Women and Children.

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A Woman’s Shoe that is correctly made and the right style and worth more than we ask; these come in black or tan and leather or cloth td$>; the price is. Another lot comes in black only, with fancy vesting |op, a fine wearer at the price. A.. A custom made .Shoe in black or tun, plain or tip toe, in all sizes and widths, a $2,50 number for A Womans Slipper, very nicely made of clean stock, per pair.'. Children’s Shoes in black or tan and lace or but ton, flexible sides, well made.. ......... 1.40 1.75 2.00 T 75c 45c

«vv”" r0110 in wuiv» nun ,, aim ml:*, y $1.50 ami $‘*.00 Shoe*. at. |MMF pair ..... .].... flOG Oar I'ino'of fine Sh< os is the most complete one in town, tome iu and take a |»eef> at the many styles. We pay 10c dozen for Eggs.

Dry Goods. A number one good heavy and wide LL Sheeting. Nowhere can you match this grade at the price. A 7c grade for... One case only about 40 pieces of a good quality Calico, sold everywhere at 6c, during this sale j>er yard...... ..... oOO pieces of best Calico, in ail colors,: bliiL-k, red, blue or any fancy dress style, the 6| and 7c quality durijng this sale..‘.' ,\ard wide Bleached Muslin, very nice qfiulitv and worth 6c, for per yard .. *. ^ Fast color Shirtings in large and small checks and fast colors, all sro at per yard . ... . Latest styles in Lawns in pretty figures and polka dots, now go at per yard.... 20 Dress Patterns of 40c imported Organdie, finest goods for summer dresses, during this sale, ]>er yard... 100 pieces of Dimity, Bastiste or Jackonets in stripes, figures and plaiu colors, all now are, per yard Extra 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, 38 to 42 inches wide and fullv worth 50c per yard, now are marked... 5c 4c 5c 5c 5c 5c 15c 15c $1.00 15c 25c

. Clothing. We are Showing the best line of up-to-date Clothing to be found anywhere. Men’s 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, nobbv made materials go at per Suit....'. Fine tailored Suits in any style,, straight cut or round corner coats, checks, stripes or plain, a Suit we]:l worth $13.00, for*. 6 9 A Suit fur summer in a good wash duck for. $5 .75 .75 $3 Serge Suits, Serge Coats and Vests and Serge (’oats from. Children’s wash,Suits in a big line, new and pretty styles, nobbiest goods made.I.■. $3 up 50c Children’s Cottonade Pants, 15c a pair. Men's Shirts made of Percale and Madras, with either 2 collars or with cuffs only; a regular 65c number for.. ,45c Children’s Shirts fur the little boys, ber of styles. li^p i>apa wears; we have them in a numXXXX Coffee lOjients a pound. Sugar, 18 pounds for $1.00. Soda, 2 pounds for 5 cents. A nice Umbrella for 45 cents. George Clark’s Thread, 2 S|x»ols for 5 cents. When in town visit the Big Store. If you want to bay where you get the most for your money go to

Notions. A big bargain in Belts, tl is we have with or without purses and are worth 25c, now i larked. ...r: ........ Seamless Hose for Womea in the tan or black, nice and smooth, the 15c grade for..._ 25 dozen Ladies’ Vests, j ff were the 25c grade and are finely knit goodsv now 15c or two for . ... Dress S^s always soli* or 15c a set, you can buy here now for per set .... 10c 10c 25c 5c

A very fair Corset, regular weight, or summer style, lor.g waist, each. ..._ ..._ A regu ar 75c Corset in black, white, fancy figii «ed or summer style .. .... Ladies’ Linen Collars, in standing, turn down or(ihoker style.».. . A big 1 ne of all the newest style up-to-date Belts in pulley or. dog collar style, at all prices. A nicely made Jap Folding Fan in a variety of styles, each..-....s.... . ... 25c 50c 10c 5c

Carpets, Curtains, Mattings. Maybe by fhis tiinj you may need a new Carpet or Curtains, is yet complete. , * Heavy yard wide hemp Carpets, made for hard usage, and sold' everywhere for 15c per yard, here its........’ Our lige 10c Yard Tide Floor Oil Cloth, nice, smooth goods, light or dark color, per yard . . .... 20c Ingrain Carpets, all ys rd wide and in a big variety of patterns, at per yajrd... ....-._ All wool Carpets, hea'T 2-ply and of the best make, at per yard .■. . ...._:... ........ ... 25C 50c During the season w« have made a number of remnants; we want to close thes-e out.' Come and see if we can’t fit your ^ small room. Wo d remnants per yard as low as.......... Lace Curtains fn ly 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. c

We pay 25c pound for Wool.