Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 9, Petersburg, Pike County, 6 July 1900 — Page 4

8kf£ik*6inmtg§m*tt»t By 91. Met:. STOOPS. One Tear, in advance..—.II 00 8iz M&nths, in advance. SO Entered at the postofHce in Petersburg for transmission through the malls as secondclass matter. FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1900. *. . 1 1 COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS. KOH SH Kit IKK. We are authorised to announce the name of William S. Thompson of Patbka township, as a candidate for the nomination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. We are authorized to announce the name of Everett Crow of Paloka township, as a candidate for the nomination of Sheriff, subject to the decision of the democratic county convention. FOR RECORDER. We are authorized to announce the name of William A. Battles of Patoka township, as a candidate for the nomination of County Recorder, subject to the decisioij of the democratic county convention. We are authorized to announce the name of Fjlorian Bartl of Jefferson township, as a candidate for county recorder, subject to the decision of the democratic county convention. KOK COUNTY ASSESSOR. We are authorized to announce the name of J L. Capehart of Jefferson township, as a candidate for the nomination of county as- - sessor. subject to the decision of the democratic county convention. KOK CORONER. Please announce the name of Oraee D. Harris of Jefferson township, as a candidate for county coroner subject to the decision of the democratic county convention. , The winning ticket was nominated at Kansas City yesterday. The peach crop, thanks to the benelicient administration of President McKinley and the expansion policy adopted by him, is said to be about to break the record. People are talking of how rough it would be on Roosevelt to bo sentenced to four years of presiding over the Senate. Hut has no one thought how rough it would be on the Senate?

Think of the republicans having the nerve to kill all the reciprocity treaties in congress and then to commend the principles of the same. It is evidently preaching and not practice that they want. The leaders of the republican party are in a quandary since the doctoring of their platform and they will now wait and use McKinley's letter of. acceptance as their campaign document and platform of principals. It has been some time since any great party has thought it necessary to adopt a plank in its platform apologizing to the trusts for condemning them. Yet, this is what the republican plank does. Read it and see if it doesn’t. With Reed and Harrison opposing him, with an anti-imperialist aggregation denouncing his policy in the Philippines and an anti-trust organization fighting his protection policy, McKinley seems booked for rough riding during the summer and fall,Roosevelt or no Roosevelt. The Teddy ratification meeting advertised to take place in this city last Saturday evening by Gen. Thompson, failed to materialize. There, were several people on the streets anxious to see rough riders parade the streets, but they were doomed to disappoint-, ment. They say the effort to ratify was a failure, and that another effort will be made. Teddy’s rough riders will manage the campaign in Pike county. There ‘ will be brigadier-generals, colonels, majors, captains, lieutenants and . sich, and each will be furnished with suits, pistols, bowie-knives and other paraphernalia. It is to be a Teddy fight with McKinley bringing up the rear. Some of the republicans are kicking upon the strange campaign procedure. *

If General Grosvenor’s charge is true that Quigg of New York, omitted from the republican platform the Porto Rican and ship subsidy planks, agreed to by the committee on resolutions, there can be no doubt that he did it on sudden instructions from Hanna and the president. This is the more likely, as it is well known that Hanna wishes to put his man Dick in Foraker’s seat in the Senate, and naturally tries to discredit that gens tleman by having the convention fail to endorse the legislation for - which he was so conspicuously responsible. The democrats of the first district will hold their congressional convention August 2. Word was received at headquarters yesterday from Clint Rose, committeeman from the first district, that he could not change the date in compliance with a request that the convention be held the same week as the others in order that George Fred Williams might be present and speak at all the congressional conventions yet to be held. Democrats mentioned for the nomination in the first district are John J. Nolan of Evansville and Thomas Dillon of Petersburg.—Indiana polis Sentinel.

Hanna declares that the republican convention wasn’t a triumph for Platt and Quay, at all. There is a “did you see me do him up?” flavor about this statement that commends it to the popular taste. Editor KoHLSAATof the C hicago Times-Herald concedes that the democrats will carry New York this fall. Now, if Mr. Platt will concede Illinois, we can worry along without the rest of the doubtful states. Knar Admiral Philip, who commanded the battleship Texas in the naval battle against t'evera’s fleet off Santiago, died Saturday. He said during that famous engagement “Don’t cheer, the poor devils are dying.”' The agricultural exports of the United States this year are larger in quantity and smaller in total value than ever before. Now wait a little and you will hear the republicans telling^how McKinlej’ caused the big crops and how the wicked democrats the small prices. j The national leaders of the republican party are having some trouble over the platform recently adopted. Some* say that some of the planks were omitted. Possibly so. They may be needed after the election to make a box for the old political trust elephant. ^The supreme court has decided that the city corporation and the school corporation are two distinct bodies and each can issue bonds to the two per cent, limit. The school trustees of Petersburg will now erect anew $20,0Q0 school building as the old building is in a bad condition. Roosevelt is a splendid candidate, but the conservative people of the country will contemplate the possibility of his accession to the presidency with dismay. His aggressive manner of carrying a chip on his shoulder, while excellent to catch votes, would be destructive of the business interests of the country. The Philadelphia convention could have been wound up in a single day for everything had been cut and dried beforehand, but if remained in session for three days in order to enable the landlords to get even. Kansas City hotels have made their contracts for four daj’s, whether the convention continues so long or not. Thus the rivalry between 'the cities continues.

The commissioner of pensions states that during- the fiscal year just ended 105,567 certificates of pensions were issued. 15,000 more than were issued during the year 1809. Of those 40,637 were original issues, 4,352 were restorations and 60.578 were increase of pensions. The commissioner says that the adjudication of original claims is practically up to date, where the evidence completing the evidence has been filed. In every city and state of this mighty country can be found republicans involved in schemes to plunder the^ people by means of trusts and kindred devices. In one city alone—New York—there is a-trust composed of democratic officials. And the discovery has set the republicans wild with delight and caused their national convention to froth at the mouth. To find such a thing in the democratic ranks exceeds thqir fondest hope*. The Enquirer says “there were people who were disposed to smile at the spectacle of Senator Wolcott getting into party line. Mr. Wolcott was a radical free silver leader who used to be abreast of his colleague, Senator Teller, in attacking the gold standard and bank management of our currency affairs. Perhaps Mr. Wolcott thinks he is entitled to be as quick and as radical in his political somersaults as the president of the United States. Mr. McKinley voted in congress for the free and unlimited coinage of silver at sixteen to one without waiting for the permission or co-operation of any other country. He also voted for the resolution declaring the bonds payable in silver dollars of the present weight and fineness at the option of the government. Doubtless Mr. Wolcott felt that he had justification in the distinguished precedent.

Petersburg should have a better method of fighting fire and the town board should take some action in the matter. In the last ten years nearly $200,(XX) worth of property' has been consumed by fire and yet the tire protection is no better now than then. Petersburg has had some big and costly fires. The business part of the city is now built; up with some very fine business blocks and other fine ^business rooms are being erected and others .under contemplation, and it now becomes necessary to have a better system of fire protection. If the town trustees will not build a system of water works then they should secure a larger and more powerful engine and more hose. The present supply of hose is in bad condition, and at the last two fires several sections have bursted. Let the town board take some action in the matter as soon as possible.

Mark Hanna is the beau ideal of republicanism and trusts. In recent interviews and speeches he has given vent to the following opinions. w*hich no doubt will be relished by the farmer and laborer: ‘The English government is as good as ours,” •‘Large combinations of capital have existed for £00 years in England.” J “The great commercial success of England has been due to those same trusts.” “Those combinations known as trusts are not a political question at all. They are simply and purely a business question.” “The trusts have the best men in the country at their head. I believe in their organization.” > “1 think the trusts wjll result beneficially to the men who work in the factories.” “What harm can the trusts do the people of this country?” “The formation of trusts is a step forward.” “They are not intended to increase profits, but to reduce cost.” “Trusts! There is no such thing.” , “The story that I have defended trusts in any of my speeches is absolutely false.” “The combination of corporations is simply the evolution of business; don’t know of a trust in the United States.” “I say they are not trusts. If they are. prove it. * “There is not a trust left in the l nited States. There never were more than about a half-dozen, and they all have been dissolved and converted into large corporations.” The prohibition national national convention nominated John G. Wooley of Illinois, for president, and Henry B. Metcalf of Rhode Island, for vice-president.

Prevented a Tragedy. Timely information given Mrs. George Longe, of Ne\y Straitsville. Ohio, prevented a dreadful tragedy aud saved two lives. A frightful cough had long kept her awake every night. She had tried many remedies and doctors but steadily grew worse until urged to try Dr. King’s New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured her, .*ind she writes this marvelous medicine also cured^Mr. Long of a severe attack of pneumpnia. Such cures are positive proof of the matchless merit of this grand remedy for curing all throat, chest and lung troubles. Only .10c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Stearnes’drug company. Reed Is The Man. If the Anti-Imperialist League, as is now reported, intends to place a Presidential ticket in the field upon which to focus the Republican opposition to Mr. McKinley’s policy of Empire. the logical candidate for the head of that ticket is Thomas B. Reed of Maine. f From the beginning Mr. Reed has consistently taken issue with the administration on this great question. He condemned unequivocally the treaty which, without the consent of the Filipinos, jconveyed sovereignty over the Philippines to this government for a consideration of $20,000,000. The sarcastic man from Maine characterized this as paying utwo dollars apiece for ten million Malays,” who could never be made Americans and whom we had no right to govern as a subject people. His antagonism toward the President’s Phillippiue policy was the compelling cause of Mr. Reed’s retirement from public life. The former Speaker of the National Housp of Representatives, known but a little time ago as “the brains of the republican party,” as Senator Hoar of Massachusetts was known as that party’s conscience, should be nominated for president by the Anti-Im-perialist League and should accept the nomination. He firmly believes that President McKinley is leading the republican party to destruction. It is his duty to saye the party by helping to encompass the defeat of McKinley.—St. Louis Republic.

Free of Charge. Any adult suffering from a cold settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung troubles of any nature, who will call at the Oliphant Drug Co., will be presented with a sample bottle of Boschee's German syrup, free of charge. Only one bottle given to one person, and none to children without order from parents. No throat or Lung remedy ever had such a sale a.s Boschee’s German syrup in all parts of the civilized world. Twenty vears ago millions of bottles were given away, and your druggists will tell you its success was marvelous. It is really the only throat and lung remedy generally endorsed by physicians. One 75 cent bottle will cure or prove its value. Sold by dealers in all civilized countries. * On Friday night July (ith., Miiss Maud Harrell will give a piano recital, assisted by local talent, at the wi gwam. Tickets will go on sale at J. R. Adams & Son’s drug store, Thursday morning, July 5th; reserved seats 3o cents; general admission, 25 cents.

RoVal Baking Powder Made from pure * cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to h ealth of the present day. «<FRED SMITHS Dealer in all ktntis of FURNITURE! Lr

Funeral Supplies a Specialty We keep on hand at all times the finest lin« of Parlor and Household Furniture to t* found in the eity.a Bedroom and Parlor Suit* a Specialty. In funeral supplies we keep Caskets Shrouds, etc., of the best make. WHERE TO LOCATE? Why, in the Territory Traversed by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad f . -THECireat Central Southern Trunk Line, — IN— KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, FLORIDA, —WHERE— t Farmers. Fruit Growers,Stock Kaisers. Manufacturers. Investors, Speculators and Money Lenders will find the greatest chances ju the United States to make “big money” by reason of tiie abundance and cheapness of Land and Farms, Timber, and Stone, Iron and Coal, Labor— Everything. Free sites, financial assistance and freedom from taxation for the manufacturer. Land and terms at *1.DO per acre and upwards.aud 500,1*10 acres in West Florida that can be tiiken gratis under the U. S. Homestead laws. Stock raising iu the Gulf Coast District will make enbrmous profits. Halt fare excursions the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Let us know what you want.and we will tell you where and how to get it—but don’t flelay, as the country is filling up rapidly. Printed matter, maps and all information free. Address, R. J. WEMYSS, General Immigration and Industrial Agent. LOUISVILLE, KY.

I Having leased the Borer Coal Coal Mine, and being the nearest mine to town, we are prepared to furnish coal at all times. All orders promptly filled. TELEPHONE NO. 16-2. Borer M Company.

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if mm ESPECIAL * SALEH- \ t ! New - York - Store W i For the next Tliirty Days on J : Men's, Ladies' ai j Childrens’ Sluts! i lace Shoes, doth top, well made, worth $1.50, | QQ t 125 pairs Ladies' Shoes iu all our priee.. shai*/u i S,niade to ^ 150 |»airs Indies custom made Shoes, jl »ck or tan, made to sell - for $3.60, will go at.. ... S6 jaurs Misses' Short, from 12 to 2. A Shoe that was never sold for less that. $1.25, will go for . s.. S4 pairs Shoes from 8J to 11$, will go for....... sell for $2.00, J 2.00 ,1*w 90c 75c !

A 108 pairs Children’s Shoes, spring he 1; retails everywhere at 83c /*> S~\ — F per pair. for... DUG Infants Shoes, one of the best on market,.worth 40 cents will Ol « 8° to.i.... ^JlC 10 cases every-day Men’s Workint* Shoes, worth from $1.35 to $1.50, will go for.. 98c 13 cases Men’s Shoes, lace or congrei >, made in all shape toes; one of the best dress-Shoes, uev r known to be sold under $3.00, go for. _ . „ *. 8 eases Men's custom made Shoes! black or tan Viei; a Shoe that always sold for $3.50, will’.jo at.. t> cases Boys’ Shoes from 3 to 3|, mrde to sell fSai $1.30. will go for.... ..« ’ ‘ ' if if 4 cases Boys’ Shoes from 13* to 2; 4 te^f the best $1.25 Shoe made, will go for... $1.25 2.40 I.I5 1.00 ? Remember this sale wiltlcofltin; ■« for 30 days only, and that all our Shoes are marked at rock bottom prices, a, I. we ask is for you to come in and get orices and we will convince you wo have t e j cheapest and best Shoes in town. Reluembci the place, the third door fi'o iif where the fire occurred. Look for tf e Red Awning. «*MAX BLITZER—

#- © © Before cleaning house t*xis spring call and see our immense line of neji designs fn W ill Paper. The designs this spring are much* finer than ever <-nd we have bought nothing but the late patterns, which are now coming in, and we now show the most complete line ever b ought to Petersburg. Before buying call and see us. W have some Wall Paper that was slightly damaged during t.ie rfccent fire by water that will be sold at greatly reduced prices. The paper is only slightly soiled on the edges, and e any bolts are as good as'they came from the factory. I Remember us for Drops, Parent Medicines, Paints, Oils and \ arnishes. We handle nothing but the best brands. 30LIPHAB1T PRUB COfc- © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © © ©

OTWELL'S BIC STORE! - , ■< . ."V" ■■ ■■■• . We can show the Tiost complete and stylish line oi DROSS GOODS ftND HftTS In town. Our Clothing s up-to-date and reasonable in priced Shoes without number, Prices as low as any on good Shoes-' Remember, we pay no rent or town taxes. Give us a trial is all we ask.- ) , R. M. C raig & Son, OTWELL, NDIANA. I9R9IM9I 5M?