Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 14, Petersburg, Pike County, 10 August 1900 — Page 1

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10,1900. , N(| U

; A minister oifce reproved a vouug lad forswearing. The lad replied U by saying: “Sir, von pray a good deal and 1 swear »lgood deal, but neither SI of us mean anything by it.” When we say we have “hot sellers” we mean : it, and iirorder to back up our assertion we put prices and descriptions be--i low: * % d i i Cl , ' * . ■ Infants”Shoes in button, patent tips, 2s to 5s, worth 25e, Cl * now..... ;, Si Infants’ Moccasins, pink, blue and tan, silk strings, worth ^ ”5 cents, cut to...... il Infants’40 cent lace Shoes, patent tip, ^ cut to.... .. ^ 100 pairs Ladies'Kid Slices, in button or lace, pretty tits u cut to... C\ 150 pairs real custom made Shoes, glove fitting, some cloth ^ * tops, pretty tips, worth $3.00, cut to ... |... d 500 pairs Ladies'line Kid Shoes, hand sewed, some cloth ; . top, black or bro.wn, made and marked to sell at $0.00, ? cut to.. Si ^ 110 I'iiirs Ladies’ Slippers, all styles, all colors, some real baud sewed, ^ will go at cost and less. Huy your Shocs-of us, where we have a big stock to select from, where 0. paper soles and shoddy is unknown. 15c 19c 25c 75c $1.50 : 2.50 £“AU Shoes that rip resowed free. \ W. V, HARGROVE & The People’s Busiest Store, ^PETERSBURG, IND<?

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COL. ALFRED D.OWEN Nominated by the Democrats for Congress. An Enthusiastic Convention From First to Last. Hon. T. H. Dillon Led in the Race for Three Ballots. .Resolutions Adopted nnd Convention In Detail, The democrats of the»First congressional djist'ritt met in convention at Evansville last Thursday to nominate a candidate for congress who will oppose James A. Hemenway.the present republican member from this district. The delegates and the friends of the several candidates ^arrived in that city in large numbers, bent on nominating their particular candidate. The delegation from this city was very large. I At one o'clock flint F. Hose, the district chairman, called the meeting to order in Cook’s park, and the ball was set rolling. In addressing the convention Mr. Rose spoke as follows: In calling this convention to order I wish to say to you that the pleasure and honor, at this supreme moment is mine, and that words nor actions be not at my command whereby 1 can show my deep appreciation to those who have so generously and graciously bestowed same upon me, then pardon me should I dare detain you by making a^few opening but brief remarks, j In Assembling here today wje are forci

bly reminded that we are taking- one more step toward opening- the campaign of 1900, which wilt be the greatest and most momentous and fiercely contested in the history of our country. It will not be a battle between two political parties, nor between any two single principals, but it will be a battle unto death between the people in the common walk of life, asking for just legislation and money dictatorial greed on the other demanding privilege legislation between slavery, and liberty, slavery both political and commercial, between the pe'Ople and the trusts, between the people’s rule and the increasing dominations of political bossism leading unto imperialism, between patriotism and railitaryism. | Now, my friends, this occasion commends itself to our loyal consideration. You have been delegated to this convention and have a specific duty to perform, which is of county, state, national and foreign importance. And in conclusion I beg of you weigh carefully the present situation and that your acts be not prompted by personal or selfish motives, but on the contrary be impelled onward by that great democratic heart which you harbor within, and stand for that which best promotes the interest of

the common good; and then let it in the name of our ihoral, fearless leader, William J. Bryan, take up our flag which is an emblem throughout the civilized world of light, education, religion and liberty, and to us the robe of our constitution, then march on to victory, defying and challenging those who would dare entice us from the worship of our love, our country, our j flag and our liberty. * At the conclusion of Mr. Hose's remarks the secretary, William E. Stilwell, called the roll of counties for nominations for permanent chairman. The names of Hon. Thomas Duncan of Princeton, and Hon. Edwin Taylor of Evansville, Were presented. The vote of counties resulted as follows: Posey, 151; 47: WarDuncan — Gibson, 30: Spencer, 15; Vanderburg, rick, 12. Total, 1251. Taylor—Pike, 2t>: Posey, 151; Spencer, 12; Vanderburg, 24; Warrick, 11. Total, 921. In assuming the duties of presiding officer of the convention Mr. Duncan made a rousing speech and was frequently interrupted by applause during his remarks. II. E. Roberts of Rockport, was selected as secretary of the meeting, and the democratic

j editors present as assistant secretaries. The convention Mas now organized and ready for business. Each countyaipon motion of Hon. Henry Stockrteth, selected one delegate upon the several committees as follows: i Resolutions -Gibson, G. L. Howard; Pike, James A. Shepard; Posey. H. Brown: Spencer; Wayne Gentry: Vanderburg. Ft. D. Richardson: Warrick, G. H. Bass. Rules- Gibson, A. G. Holcomb: Piike, M. L. Heathman; Posey, James Kilroy. Spencer, A. Stevenson; Vanderburg. Henry Stockrteth: Warrick. J. W. Davis. ('redentials—Gibson, T. G. Bugg: Pike, S. G. Davenport: Posey, J. L. Blase: Spencer, William Jones: Vanderburg, J. J. Nolan: Warrick,*William Sample. -v After the committees reported nominations were in order. II. A. Yeager of Gibson county presented the name ofVol. Alfred Dale Owen of Posey county: W. K. Stilwell of Gibson county, presented the name of Hon. John W. Spencer of Vanderburg county: Judge Ely presented the,name of Hon. T. H. Dillon of Pike county: Hiram Logsdon presented the name of Hon. John Brownlee of Vanderburg county. At the mention of the name of the several candidates their friends made the air resound with their shouts. The race was on in earnest and it was some time before the delegates of the several counties could announce their vQtes. Thetfriends of the candidates kept* up a continual shout as each county announced its vote for their favorite candidatjk. Hon. T. H. Dillon of this* city led the race for the first three ballots and it looked like he would be nominated on the third ballot, but Spencer county which had voted solid fpr him split its vote. On the fourth ballot Owens made a gain and it was seen that the convention was stampeding toward Owen and on the fifth ballot he was nominated the support which Dillon had received nearly all going to Owen who was nominated amid great cheering. Thec several ballots were as follows for the several candidates:

FIRST UALIlOT. Dillon. Gibson...,... IS Pike ..SO Posey....*. Spencer.S< Vanderburg. l Warrick.... IS SpeYlcer. 1'* Brownlee°. SFCONU UAUiUT. l)il- Spenlon. cer Gibson....SI 3-5 10 3-5 Pike..SO Posey_......_ l Spencer.. S7 Vanderburg. 5 15 Warrick. 13 15 Brownlee. OS 3-5 713-5 Ut third UAlJ-oy. Dillon. Spencer. Gibson. so 11 Pike. SO Posey . 1 Spencer. 17 . 8 Vanderburg-' SI*, 40*., Warrick.. 13 ^10 07 », _«?»*• FOURTH BALLOT. Dillon. 10 SO Gibson...... Pike. Posey.... Spencer. 11 Vanderburg. 17 Warrick. 13 Spen- Browncer. lee. 10 Finn BAUDOT. Gibson....... Pike. Spencer__ Vanderburg Warrick..... Dillon Spencer, 11*. 1 8 51 15 Owen. IS 31 I 1 51 Owen. 3 15 "30 3 30 1-5 Owen. 30 S*i 37.*, Owen. 10 30 1 '*) Owen. 18*, SO 30 18 18 II

W*. «4*a When it was announced that Col. Owen had been nominated the convention let loose and there was a series of yells for “Owen, Owen.-’ When the chairman could restore order Hon. John W. Spencer moved to make the nomination unanimous. »He made a strong speech and was frequently cheered. The nomination was seconded by Hons. John Brownlee and Thos. H. Dillon. There was great confusion and cheering for Col. Owen, who made his way through the dense crowd and to the speaker's stand. He was enthusiastically received, and a large United States Hag was soon wrapped about the gallant^ colonel, a flag which he had fought under for four years in the civil war. In accepting the nomination the colonel spoke as follows: “Words cannot express my gratitude,” said Colonel Owen, “to the democracy of this district for the honor conferred upon me. I know our cause will be victorious this fall because it is the causeof the common people. We have a grand standardbearer, one whose honesty of purpose and patriotism can not be questioned. William Jennings Bryan will be our next president and once again the people will rule. I thank you again

for the nomination and Will meet you all again during the campaign." Colonel Owen wa^born in 1840 ant educated in Germany and the Western Military Institute, of Nashville, Tt ariessce. He entered the war of the rebellion at its outbreak as. private in Co. MF," l*>th Regiment of Indi ana Volunteers. He was promoted j to Lieutenant in the 00th ind. Yol. serving six months, appointed A Mutant of the 80 Regiment.' and six months later commissioned Lieu enant Colonel in 180.3; made Colonel of the 86th Regiment in 18t»4. and let ved until the end of the war. His r egiment was in the march to Atlant i in 1804, and took a leading part in the Eastern Kentucky and Tonne see i campaign. Fought in the battle s of Franklin and Nashville. Colonel Owen’s record has 1 eon /ffich that all old soldiers will ralh tV his support. In public life Colonel Owen ha always been a winner. He has i eon twice elected auditor of Posey cod tty: and in ix;*8 was chosen mayor of Mt. Vernon, a republican city, ser jing Gentlemen of the convention ’ otr committee on resolutions submit tlte following platform: The democracy of the tirst con;, ressianal district in convention assembled, adopts the following plat „b*m of principles: d !Jj ■ First—We declare our confidence and reaffirm our allegiance to the patriotic policies of the democratic partfi . as set forth in the platform adopte d at Indianapolis.and the platform adi'oted at the democratic national con vention at Kansas City. Missouri. | Second-^-We congratulate theVemocracy. not less than the people of all parties, on the splendid work oi the democratic national convention, joth as respects the politics and print pies declared in the platform, as" w.ll as in the selectfbn of Hon. William .1. Bryan and Adlai Stevenson, as candidates for president and vice pre^.. lent of '’the United States, leaders vdjose THE NOMINEE, with distinction and to all. THE I’LATFOkM.

ability, patriotism and loyalty t,; pie' common people are the surest gu iranty for the preservation of the pbficiples of constitutional goverhmet Third—We are for the presfcrv :.tion of the constitution, interpreted by Washington. Jefferson: Jacksoi and our wise .and patriotic forefathe -s for more than 100 years. Under its s ic red provisions, government of the p< >ple. for the people and by the people .done is possible. ~ Fourth—We believe in the f . ndamental principle of free govern nl‘nt. declared in the declaration of iidependence, that governments i ive their just powers from the const,.of the governed. We, therefor^. denounce the administration of William McKinley and the policy of thy republican party, which in violaticjr of this principle is sacrificing t’ie lives of American freemen, to conqut' / and subject 10,000.000 Malays and tlieir territory, in the Philippine arc. pelago. Foreign in race, religio and customs, a part of the Asiatic! yontinent, the acquisition of such people and their territory is neither right nor expedient, and is fraught with danger to the republic. Fifth—We believe in the Konroe

doctrine, which means protect on oi the western hemisphere from i he encroachments of the monarch is; principles of European governme at To subjugate people and acquire territory in the eastern hemisphe re \s to abandon the settled policy of i/iis republic, surrender the Monroe tI»oi;1:rine and invite war and conquest f r-; a. the nations of Europe.' Sixth—We denounce and caU. upon the people, as they value their liberties, to repudiate the policy >f imperialism and military power, hi >w the avowed policy of the leaders t 1 the republican party. The only w ,-apon in possessipn of a free people Ts the ballot, which should be used tc -check t*he lust of power, which threa e ns to overthrow constitutional libert Seventh—The people of Port » P»ico, now a part of the United-Stat are charged a tariff to trade wi th the people of the United States, a policy first denounced by the adminis .ration, but..whose voice was unheeded: hy the so-called statesmen of the Mar' i Hanna calibre, whose purpose is to hii.ld up monopolies and trusts, withoi i . regard to justice, principles or p; iti iotism, and we arraign Congress** 4ai James A. Hemenway, for his vote of ;his unAmerican policy amd call . \ijK»n the free and intelligent; voters of 1. n; First congressional district, to con: emn it,

by defeating «Mr. Hemenway in the coming election. , Eighth— We declare with Jefferson, tha't in all government there should be equal rights for all and special privileges to none, And tried by this test, the republican party is unworthy of confidence, for it is now, always I has been and will continue to be the champion and support of monopolies, trusts, high tariffs and special privileges to the favored few', all of which we denounce and proclaim anew and always the right of all classes to receive the equal protection of all-laws, with special privileges to none. We believe that this republic in entering upon the conquest and subjugation of 10,000,00b Philippines of the Malay race, is forfeiting the high example and commanding power for good to mankind, which it has always occupied,. That the true policy is to secure and keep; the confidence of other people by maintaining a republican form of constitutional government at home, helping the oppressed, opposing nronarchial principles . and securing the confidence and love of the oppressed of all lands. That this policy will give us a commanding commerce with mankind, ami by examnl'e, justice and fair treatment, be far better for mankind, and for ourselves than war, bloodshed and conquest. with large standing armies. Ninth The scandals of this administration in Vuba ami elsewhere, bypublic officials stealing hundreds .of thousands of dollars, has lowered the | standard and seriously impaired the influence of the republic in the esteem of the people, at home and abroad: and is the necessary sequence of an imperial colonial policy, dictated bycommercial greed and avarice, and | calls for a change of policy by the American "people. We declare$our sympathy with la-. | bor, and ..believe in laws to protect I laboring men and women in all their just rights, and we denounce 'monopolies and oppression which comes from the unlawful combinations of capital, law and order, aud the protection of capital and labor by fair and just laws, are fundamental doctrines of the democratic party, animating hml encouraging its adherents, in the constant struggle for free, constitutional

government. We submit that the action of Governor Mount in -refusing ^to honor requisitions from the governor of Kentucky for persons charged according to the law with murder, is wrong and dangerous to society, and in violation of the oath of office whic,h*he took, to support the constitution and laws of his country, that such conduct could be supported by extreme parj tisans unfortunately may be expected. ‘ but the people who believe in law and order, the punishment of the guilty aud the vindication of the innocent. V cannot but view with alarm the action of Governor Mount, and the disposition to uphold him by the leaders of his party. We extend to the soldiers and sailors now or heretofore in the service of their country our thanks and sympathy for their brave and heroic conduct on the battlefields in defense of the country, and believe it to be the duty of the government to provide just and liberal pensions for them and those dependent ujkmv them. Finally, believing in principles more than men. pledging our united and

active support to the candidate nominated this day for congress from the ^ First congressional district of Indiana, and believing that free institutions and the republic are imperiled by the policies inaugurated and declared by the republican party leaders. we summon to duty the plain people, the patriotic people of all parties in the great contest, and in- ! yoke their aid in preserving constitu- ! tiqnal liberty and free government, I government of the people, for -the people and by the people. < Robert B. Richardson."^ C. L. Howard, ■ Gaines A. Bass, Henry Brown, .T. \V. Gentry, * .]„ A. Shepard. ’ Uef Hot From the Gun Was the bsk that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark, Michigan, in the civil wa r. It caused horrible ulcers that no treatment helped for twenty years. Then Efcicklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. Cures cuts, bruises, burns, boils, felons, corns, skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth. 25 cents a box. Cur e guaranteed. Sold by Stearnes dru{ r company. ._ M ONEY TO Loan.—Furnish your alstra ct and ^et your money the same dav* Mary M.jGeeeen,-Sec.