Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 8, Petersburg, Pike County, 29 June 1900 — Page 8

Washington Notes. The democratic congressional campaign committee will make a specialty of circulating literature, showing up republican extravagance in public expenditures. Notable in this class of literature is the speech of Representative Livingston of Georgia, in which he said: “And I call attention also to the constant and gradual increase in the appropriations for pensions, and likewise to the legislative, executive and judicial appropriations. These items could not .have beeh affected to any great extent by the Spanish-American war. It shows, indeed, an increase all along the line, despite the fact that the committee on public buildings and grounds have held back all matters before them, and the committees on rivers and harbors, all matters before them, with two or _ three exceptions, and all accounts and claims have been practically barred from consideration at this session. It should be borne in mind that in the case of the appropriations for the navv, the authorization of the eigh{Siew warships—two battleships, three armored--cruisers and three protected cruisers, involves an

ultimate expenditure ior construction, armor and armament of something like *->0,000,000, not one dollar of which is now appropriated. The dominant party attempted to commit this congress at this session, and will doubtless renew their efforts at the coming session to so commit the government to what is known as the ship subsidy scheme, which involves the sum of *120,000,000 to be expended throughout a term of years.” Senator Harris of Kansas, said of the political outlook just before leaving Washington for his home: ‘“The people are not to be deluded into the idea that the existing prosperity is the product of the republican administration. We are having prosperity in the West, but it is due to good seasons, hard work and rigid economy and self-denial. Unfavorable- conditions elsewhere, even now, r are advancing the price, of wheat, which Will greatly benefit the farmers of Kansas and the West, but these unfavorable conditions were not brought around by republican administrations. The people understand the reasons for these things. Further than this, the people recognize that the late session of congress gave to the trusts of all kinds, all that they asked for. They also recognize that congress absolutely refused to do for the country those things which were demanded irrespective of party, such as an amended interstate commerce law, anti-trust legislation, a reduction of the war taxes, providing for the Nicaraugua canal and other things.” Senator Harris says £he Bryan ticket will carry Kansas easily, and if the right candidate for vice-president is nominated at Kansas City several other middle western states. Republicans are condemning their own management ofVuban affairs by widely advertising the fact that since the exposure of the wholesale stealing of Cuban funds by republican officials, there have been reductions in the Salary list in Havana alone which will result in a saving of *1.200,000 a year. Such an open acknowledgment of extravagance and incompetency, has seldom if ever been- made by an American administration.

Speaking- of Cuban matters, the republicans on the Senate committee, charged with investigating receipts and expenditures inr C uba, seem to have accomplished their purpose of ^postponing the investigation until too late for its finding to have any effect on the presidential campaign, by the agreement not to start the 'investigation until furnished with statements from the war? treasury and post office departments, showing the receipts and expenditures in Cuba, upder each. Of course, those departments claim to be having those statements prepared as fast as possible, >but [nobody seems to know, or to care to say, when they will be ready. Senator Platt, of Connecticut, chairman of the committee, when asked when the committee jwould begin the investigation said it c<?uld not begin until furnished with those statements which are to be made the basis of the investigation. That leayes the administration free> to hasten or postpone the beginning of the investigation, by hurrying or delaying the preparation of those statements. This government Jlems to be getting tangled up in that big Chinese puzzle. Secretarv Hay says we are not at war with China, and all the diplomatic representatives of the European nations say the same for their governments, and the Chinese minister says his government has not sanctioned any ill treatment of foreigners or #any of the fighting that has taken place; that the whole trouble is due to riot: ig, such as occasionally occurs in every country. The Chinese minister has also assured Secretary Hay that he had received official information that all the foreign ministers in Pekin, which, has been cut oH from the coast cities for more than a week, were safe and well. Notwithstanding all this, the administration and the European governments are proceeding as though we and they were at war with China, and troops

are being hurriedly forwarded to form an allied army for the invasion of China* and the allied troops now on the ground are fighting the Chinese. If all that isn’t the worst sort of a Chinese puzzle, pray, what is it? 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 cufe on earth. Only 25 cts a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Stearnes’ drug company.

Otwell Items. C. V. Shandy of Petersburg, was in Otwell last Wednesday on business, j W. E. Daugherty of Princeton, was in Otwell last Saturday on business. White river is getting on its Sunday clothes. Klhannon C raig is no better at this time. James Craig is on the sick list. Zeno and Harry Bartl have gone to Daviess county on business. ; Mrs. Maud McCormack is some better. t Kb McCormack is out with the peddling wagon this week. Alex Willis of Cato, was in Otwell last Monday on business. T. N. Mount was in Otwell last Monday giving the boys an invitation to attend court. W. C. Daly of Huntingburg, was in town last Monday supplying our merchants. An enjoyable time was had at a party given by Miss Grace Harris of Otwell last Thursday night. Refreshments of all kinds were served. At a late hour the guests departed for their homes, pronouncing Miss Harris and parents splendid entertainers. Alf Carpenter is on the sick list. J. Z. Bell of Algiers, was in Otwell last Monday. Barney Barrenger of Louisville,was in Otwell last Tuesday. j J. W. Thomas of Petersburg, was in Otwell last Tuesday on business, j Wm. Williams of Petersburg, was j in Otwell last Tuesday on business. Come to Otwell on the 4th. A big time will be had and a splendid program has been prepared for the occasion. Consumption Cure. Warneri’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. It. Adams & Son. * Bunker Hill Items. Curtes Roberts and Frank Leighty made a Hying trip to Petersburg Monday. William Delaney was the guest of John Shimer Monday. John Akens of .Blackburn, was the guest of Frank Shimer Sunday. George White and family of Blackburn, were in town Sunday. Mrs. Henry Miley is improving at this time. Ella Whitehead of Hosmerj is the guest of friends here.

The Honey C reek correspondent of the Terre Haute Gazette furnishes that paper with the following items— Mrs. Laura Rigney formerly being Miss Laura Hillman of this place: Mrs. Frank Righey gave her husband a birthday dinner .June 17th. The guests were J. M!. Ferguson and wife, C. B. Rigney, wife and son, Mrs. Mary Rigney. Harry and Charley Ferguson of Terre Haute, and Ella Hillman and Edith Carter of Petersburg, Indiana. -The Misses Ryman gave a five o'clock dinner in honor of the Misses Hillman and Carter June 19th.Mesdames Mary and Laura Rigney entertained the “Quilt Society*’ of Honey Creek grange on the afternoon of June 20th. ^ About fifty guests were present and before the next meeting the quilt will be in the hands of the quilter. Mr. B. F. Cummins entertained the company with his graphophone until five o'clock, then Miss Nellie Rigney presided at the piano during the luncheon hour. The dining room was decorated in pink and green. The mantle was a perfect bank of myrtle and pink holly bocks. In the center of the dining table was a large pyramid of pansies. The designs in the table linen were pansies. It was truly a “pansy luncheon.” The curtains of the dining room were drawn and the lights from the pink shaded lamps threw a rosy glow over room and guests.-Misses Hillman and Carter went to Terre Haute June 21st. They will visit their aunt, Mrs. Oscar Hammond, of - north Eighth street. All who suffer from piles will be glad to learn that DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salye will give them instant and permanent relief. It will cure eczema and all skin diseases. Beware of counterfeit. Stearnes’ drug company. _ * ; Mrs. Clyde Nafe and children of Danville, Illinois, are visiting her parents, W. A. and Mrs. Oliphant, this week, __ Ralph Davidson of Otwell, was in the city yesterday on business. x

READ HOTEL BURNED. Another 111k Fire With Total Low* of 90,000. Tuesday about two o’clock a. m. the fire bell sounded forth the alanr of fire. The Read hotel, corner Walnut and Eight streets, was discovered to be on fire. The fire department responded promptly and went to work at once. The fire caught in the kitchen part of the buildiug and soon spread to the main building. The hotel had a frontage of 65 feet on Walnut street and 105 on Eighth street and was built in “L" style, the buildings covering over half the lot. The fire spread rapidly and soon the whole building was one mass of Barnet). It was a twostory frame building, j The main part of the building was | erected a number of years ago. In 1897, W. F.'ltodimel erected 1:nro additions to the building, one on Walnut street and the other on Eighth street. Also building a large dining hall and kitchen. The property was recently bought by Mrs. Lydia Diehl. The loss on building is estimated at $4,000, with $2,000 insurance, and on household goods $1,800 with $1,000 insurance. Most of, the household goods on the first floor were saved. Vi Several of the boarders lost a j>ortion of their clothing and other small

items. The cottage of W. V. Hargrove and occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Coats, which stood within eight feet of the hotel was saved by the splendid work of the lire department. The household goods were removed from the building. There was considerable anxiety for a time as to whether or not the Pike hotel and the M. E. church were not in danger, but the wind was favorable and the buildings were not injured save as to the scorching of the paint and th% cracking of a few glass in the church building. The tire department deserve praise for their creditable work, and had the town proper protection against lire they ho doubt would have saved the hotel property. At one time soon after the department arrived ithe hose bursted which delayed the work for a short time. The town board should take some action in the matter of providing better means of lighting tire by either getting a larger and more powerful engine or putting in a system of water works. The first annual commencement of the Madison township schools took place at the White River Chapel, near Bowman last evening. Trustee Gladish has put forth an extra effort to make it a success. Ida Swan had charge of the exercises. The following program was rendered: MARCH. Song—“America"....Audience Invocation.Rev. D. R. Sappentield MUSIC. Introductory Address..,.Walter Stewart •Failures in Life"......Ruby Snyder Music...*.!..aJ!.. Choir •History of Our Flag" ....... Roscoe Cox MUSIC. "Legend of Bregenz".Kstella Richardson Music...;. „..Choir “Responsibility of American ORizers"_ * ....Everett Snyder "Dawning oi the Twentieth Century ". . ...Emma Cummins MUSIC. “Deluge of Noah".: — James Shawhan Mi$sic......Choir Farewell Address...Eva Stewart MUSIC.

Address and Presentation of Diplomas_ ....Countv Supt. J. D. Grimes Song—-God be with You Till We Meet Again ". .i,..Audience Benediction.!.Rev. D. R. Sappentield K. H. Palmer,, aged about GO years, a resident of Logan township, died Tuesday last. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the family residence by Rev. E. M. Hale of Winslow. Interment at the Smith cemetery, west of the city. The deceased was a well known resident of the county and leaves a large circle of friends'to mourn their loss. If fishing on Sunday be a desecration of the Sabbath, there is every indication that there will be mauy sinners in Indiana next Sunday. Saturday at midnight the closed season for fishing in Indiana waters will end. and many an impatient angler will hie himself to the shady banks of some quiet stream or lake, where he will partake of his favorite recreation. The attorney general has given an opinion that all election returns should be held by the county clerk for two years after an election is held. He says, “It is not necessary for the clerks to keep the ballots longer than two years, as after that time the period in which indictments may be returned expires. The situation in China is becoming desperate. The “boxers” have killed nearly all the foreign population and have captured some of the allied forces. The United States is hurrying forward a large number of soldiers and several battleships. The other countries are sending a big military force. While repairing asunder last Wednesday Goodlet Goodrid sustained a serious injury of the left eye by a piece of wire spring breaking and hitting the pupil and cutting the same, but not destroying the sigh t. It was a very narrow escape. The county clerk has issued marriage licenses to the following persons since our last report: ^.Prentice E. Harris and Ethel Blythe. Martin C. Barker and Hattie I* Wyatt. Goodlet M.Loveless and Martha A.Sturgeon.

THE TOILERS' FRIENDS, i The People Should l.enve the Moaer Question to Baakrn (t). The chief reason why England continues to be dictator to the world In financial matters is not merely that she ceased In 1816 to try to make two yardsticks of different lengths measure one yard; not merely that for 300 years she has left the banking business to bankers and declined to trust it to her politicians, but that whenever the money question has been before her people or her parliament It has never been viewed as a party question nor dragged down into the blinding animosities of party prejudice not subordinated to class interest.—Chica go Times-Ilerald. Hello, what is this! Carlisle told us in 1895, in his speech to the bankers, that the position of London as the world's clearing house was owing tc the use of the "pounds sterling,” and we supposed The Times-IIerald agreed with him. But the information now comes that it was not so much the gold standard as the fact that the finances of the country were run independent of party politics. Well, the same thing was true of the United States up to 1873. But in that year an unseen hand changed the monetary system of the country. Without a word of public discussion and by a bill which ostensibly related merely to the details of mint operations the standard of value was changed. Since then the people, disorganized, divided and diverted by other issues, have labored vainly to bring about a restoration of the former system. So far as the people are concerned we have had just the condition that The Times-IIerald indorses. But, on the other hand, the money power has been constantly organized, always' a unit, acting together regardless of differences on other points, controlling conventions and dictating the nomination of men who can be depended upon to do the bidding -of capital. So The Times-IIerald thinks the financial affairs of the government should be left to the bankers. What a splendid thing that would be for the toiler and producer. A mother hen would be just as wise in trusting her brood to the tender care of a hawk as the American people wofild be in leaving their financial affairs in the hands of the bankers.

“WHAT WOULD JESUS QO?” The People Are Beginning to Apply This Interrogation. The above question is going to cut a very important part in the second battle. He who doubts it is far behind in his prognostications. Some six millions of copffcs of a book of that title have, within the past two years, been read by the American people. This is, we believe, the largest circulation ever attained by any book in so short ^a time. Indeed, we know of no book in history, except the Bible itself, that has been so widely printed. Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, pastor pf an Iowa church, is the author. He has told a beautiful story and at the same time has presented the case of the toilers in a manner that must certainly appeal to nearly everybody that reads it. But above all he has forced the question home to all professing Christians, “What would Jesus do?*’ There is no getting around the fact that people are already beginning to apply this interrogation. What will the effect be if it spreads, as it surely must? Of course they will ask themselves the question when they come to vote. What political party would be benefited, or would any party now in existence? Let the politicians put their ears to the ground and listen for an answer. The Democratic party in 1S9G took a stand for righteousness never before attempted by a great political organization. It kicked the f^lse prophets out of its councils and declared for complete justice between man and man. But, like in the story of “What Would Jesus f»o?' the battle of the ballots was too near at hand. The public conscience could not be aroused in time for successful battle. Since IKK* the cause of righteousness as represented by the Democratic party has made gigantic progress. Every force that works for what is right is gathering under the banners of Democracy. If events continue to progress in this direction, the verdict next year may be almost unanimous. The Democratic party need not fear the interrogation, “What would Jesus do?” It welcomes it.

The Bryan Button. The badge committee* which has been organized for the purpose of aiding the treasury, reports that their 16 to 1 Bryan button, pin and charm finds universal favor among Democrats and cites as an instance that it is being worn by nearly air the national committeemen and prominent Democrats of the country. They expect to sell 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 of them within the next 12 months, which will be a big thing for the ways and means committee. The badge is patented and marked “Official,*' and every Democrat is exhorted to provide himself with one, thereby contributing to the campaign fund. Price, 2o cents. Special rates to publishers Democratic chairmen and county committeemen. Can be procured only through the badge committee, Unity building, Chicago. Party of the People. This is as good a time as any for the working masses to remember that their best Interests are looked after by that political party which has always championed popular rights. They can best attain their objects within the Democratic fold. 'Nothing is to be gained by them by joining the ranks of those who are usually only sent out by the Republican managers to divert attention from some contemplated attack on the liberties of the people.—New York News.

ESPECIAL * SALE* : 3 -A.X THE.; New - York - Store For the i e xt Thirty Days on i Men's,. Ladies’ and Childrens’ Shoes! I I 100 pairs Ladies' lace Shoes, eloi.h top, well made, worth.$1.50, go for.... .... t .00 1.25 150 |>airs Ladies' custom made Shoes, black or tan, made to sell O AA ; for $3.00, will go at.... ., .... ^,aUU 125 pairs 1 Julies' Shoes in all shape toes,made to sell for $2.00, our price........ ....... for less than $1.25, will go for . 86 fairs Misses’ Shoes, from 12 l«>2. A Shoe that was never sold QQq 84 pairs Shoes from to 11J, wijU go for.. 75c 108 fairs Children’s Shoes, spring heel; retails everywhere at 85c CJ A per |>air, for.. .... QUL Infants' Shoes, one of the best on market, worth 40 cents, will go for... .... 21c lOcases every-dav Men's Wording Shoes, worth from $1.25 to HO a $1.50, will go for...|... ... yC G $1.25 2.40 15 cases Men's Shoes, lace or congress, made in all shape toes: one of the best dress Shoes, lever known to be sold under $2.00, go for.....j.......... 8 cases Men's custom made Shoes, black or tan Vici; a Shoe \ that always sold for $3.50, will go at. ...... ..... 6 cases Boys’Shoes from 3 to 5i, made to sell for $1.50, witf go for.. ....... 4 cases Boys’ Shoes from 12$ to £ ; oije of the best $1.25 Shoe made, will go for....:. __:_.;. 1.15 1.00 - Remember this sale will con :inue for 30 days only, and that all our Shoes arc marked at rock bottom prii ets, all we ask is for you tlo come in anil get prices and we will couviuee you we h; vb the cheapest arid best Shoes in town. Remember the place, the third door from where the fire occurred. Look for the Red Awning. . -*MAX BLITZER** <

BIG ENGINE IS SPEEDY. Sjj^lal Train of Colorado K^rslonyts Test N'ew Locomotive. Railway men of all classes are watching with much interest the tests of the “1200 series’* of engines of the Rock Island road, the largest running out of Chicago in passenger service. Engine No. 1201 was given its first severe test for power and speed last week. The patrons of the Rock Island's first excursion to Colorado occupied fourteen of the largest and heaviest coaches. This was enough for two trains to be pulled by -ordinary passenger engines of the day, considering the speed required. The big engine did all that was expected of it and more. Between Chicago and Rock Island it pulled that train of fourteen coaches with ease on schedule time, and when called on for a little extra effort developed a speed of over 72 miles an hour. Engines of that class will haul all the specialQtrains which will be used by the Rock Island in its series of Colorado excursions, at the rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the roued trip. Three more excursions will be giv^en, leaving here July 0, July 17 ai.d August 1. The departing time of the special trains will be 4:45 p. m., but on the dates named excursion tickets will also be honored on all regular trains. The special trains to be used are high c^iss throughout. Through dining car service is provided and the run from Chicago to Colorado made with only one night on the road. Excursion rates will be made to Colorado and Utah from all points pn the line of the Rock Island between the Missouri river and Chicago.- -Chicago Inter-Ocean.

The City Markets. 9 cents. Butter—12 cents; Onions—Toe per bu. Potatoes—00c per bu. Chickens—Thicks 84c. hens Tc. Turkeys—Hen turks Tc. Navy Beans—$2..TO perjou, Shoulders—9c. Sides—9c. * . Bacon—9c. Hams—He. ,4 Lard—9 cents per lb. Pork—Hams, smoked, 14 cents. Wheat—To cents per bushel. Corn—40 cents per bushel. Oats—2o cents per bushel. Rye—To cents per bushel. Clover Seed—f^koO per bushel. Hogs—$4.o0 to $4 To per 100. Cattle—$3.50 to *4.00 per 1.00. [ Sheep—12.50 to $3.25 per 100. Work on the wigwam where amusements will be held this summer, was commenced this week and will be finished by the middle of next week. A. first-class musical concert will be given at the wigwam, Friday night, July 6th, by Miss Maud Harrell assisted by local talent. 8-2 Pike county paid to the state treasurer on account of the several funds *12,929.26. and received back *5,580.27 for school purposes. Judge Ely is sitting as special judge in the superior court at Evansville today in an important case. Work on the new brick blocks is progressing slowly on account of not receiving the iron work. The TrafzeEsbuilding is being moved this week to the Hargrove lot on lower * Main street. Miss Ada Oliphant left yesterday for Bedford, Indiana, to visit friends.

JULY CLEARANCE SALE. 20 Fercat or 1-5 Off! j- ,• i on all Oxfords and Summer Shoes bought at theGlobe Shoe Store PETERSBURG, INDIANA.