Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 18, Petersburg, Pike County, 7 September 1900 — Page 1

&l)c pike Countn Democrat. VOL. XXXI. PETERSBURG. IND., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,1900. NO. 18

September Sale i Of new Dress (roods, Silks and Millinery. Pretty Wool Venitians, Home Spuns, Camel Hairs, Crepons, etc., just the goods to make you a stylish dress or » pretty skirt. The new gray Homespun is 88 inches wide, pure wool, and has that soft rich effect that is so admired for a separate skirt, only 73c per yard. r. Pretty Crepons. full yard wide, only 50c a yard. Beautiful pastel shades in Satin Venitians, only $1.00 per yard. *' LOVELY SILKS.

L For Waists in Taffeta, Hemstitch Surah, the new plaids and stripes, from L 50e to $ 1.33 per yard. [ have just received- about 15 Ladies’ stylish Tailor-made Suits of the very latest styles. These are perfect fitting, jackets satin lined, and i the price is less than^vou can afford to have them made; besides von can , try them on and see exactly how they tit -and look and save all tlie worry and trouble of misfits. ifa © PRETTY MILLINERY. Our Millinery buyer just returned from Cincinnati, and the new goods are now (aiming in. While we had a big business in the spring we intend to sell twice as much this fall, and of course our stock will be much larger. ^ °L*see the pretty Felt Wall^j^g Hats in the new shapes, at 98c up to $2.00. Street Hats in all colors shapes. Hats trimmed to match any suit, in the very latest up-to-d*$ city styles. Our stock of Plumes, Tips, Wings, Velvets, Silks and Kibbons are far the largest in town and our prices much the lowest. Try us for vour fall hats and notice the saving in your millinery bill. A present with each $5.00 purchase. W, V. HARGROVE & GO., The People’s Busiest Store, © Hi © ©

Otwell Items. Alex Willis of Cato, was in town last Monday on business. George W. Scanland o*f French Lick, is in Otwell on business. The Otwell band went to Petersburg to help make music for the Labor Day men. R. M. Gray went to Petersburg last Monday on business. The school house at Poplar is almost completed. Frank Weedman is still improving. Elhannon Craig is no better. George W. Schell and Miss Carrie Montgomery of Cato, were quietly married last Saturday. Every success to you both. F. Bartl is suffering with hay fever. The lightning did some damage to the phone poles east of Otwell last Sunday.1 John Scoll and Wayne Bryan went to Petersburg last Monday. Mrs. Sarilda Durbin has sold her property and has moved to or near New Albany. S. R. Clark, building contractor has commenced the M. E. parsonage consisting of live rooms, one story high, will soon be ready for occupancy. R. M. Craig & Son have sold their stock of goods to R. M. Gray & Co. The firm consists of the following persons R. M. Gray, Thomas Gray, Flavius Rhodes and Fountie Carpenter. Miss Tillie McCord of Alfordsville, is visiting A. B. Traylor. Schools in Jefferson will begin September 24th. Story of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Mich., tells how such a slave was made free. He saj-s: “My wife has been so helpless for five’years that she could not turn in bed alone. After using two bottles«of Electric Bitters, she is wonderfully improved and able'to do her own work.” This supreme remedy for female- diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, headache, backache, fainting and dizzy spells. This miracle working medicine is a godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only oC cents. Stearnes’ drug company. Noble Cash of Claybank, was in the city Wednesday on business.

Noxid Items. Luther Capehart of Otwell, was in [ our community Tuesday on business. W. J. Hayes and Lee Dorsey were in \Y ashington Wednesday and Thursday on business.. Miss Meda Robling was visiting1 her sister at Washington, the past week. Bill Thurman and wife have gone to Kentucky, where they will reside | in the future. Thomas Nelson and wife are visiting relatives and friends in Kentucky.*. Misses Eva Dorsey, Ethel Jones and George Jones, attended the soldiers reunion at Ireland Saturday. Billie Beadles and and wife were in Jasper Saturday on business. Robert Ridge, Bill Graham and William Beadles started their lasses factory this week. John Hulin and family have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Green county. Hyatt CSraig and wife of this place, visited relatives near Otwell Sunday. Ed Whitman of Ayrshire, visited i his sister Mrs. . J. S. Ridge of this j place Sunday. | Ed Dorsey spent Sunday with friends at Sulphur springs. P. A. Coons and family of Survant, Sundayed with relatives at this place. Do you know that the Democrat is only $1.00 yer year, and that it is Pike county's largest and best paper, and is read by more people than any other paper in the county. Subscribe now. Volcanic Eruptions j Are grand, but skin eruptions rob life \ j joy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, cures j them, also old, running and fever I sores, ulcers, boils, felons, corns, j warts, cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, chapped hands, chilblains. Best pile cure on earth. Drives out pains and aches. Only 25cts a box. Cure guaranteed. Stearnes drug company. Notice. All members of the A. F. of L. U. are requested to attend Friday night and bring their due cards and get new ones in their place. Be sure and bring your card. Committee. Dr. W. J. Bethell of Winslow, was given the contract Monday by the county commissioners to furnish medical attendance at county asylum for one year for $87. The bids run as high as $130. ^ ■

THE BIG LABOR DAT! The Union Labor Boys Meet in This City. A Big Parade, Big Dinner and a Big Time. Five Bands Furnish the Music for the Day’s Celebration. The Hyys to be Congratulated on the Success of the l>ay.

Monday was Labor Day throughout the country and at no point was it more fully observed than in Petersburg* For two days before, during' the rain fall the committee was fearful of the weather that might follow om Monday, but the clouds cleared away early in the morning and the sun beamed forth in all its splendor and by noon the roads had dried up considerably. Early in the morning the crowds began coming. The train from the north brought in a big crowd, and the special from the south brought in a large delegation, headed by the 4th regiment military band of Mt. Vernon. Hlinois, and the Oakland City band. The procession was headed up town by the Hazelton band to the court house square. The union labor men composed of the United Mine Workers of America, Federal Labor Union and Carpenter's Union, headed by the bands then inarched to the Morgan park, where the procession was formed. At half past eleven o'clock the column started headed by the 4th regiment band and marched to Walnut . street, east on Walnut to Eleventh, north on Eleventh to Main, west on Main to Third street, south on Third to Walnut, north on Walnut to Fifth street, west on Fifth to Main, thence oi\ Main street to the Court House. The line up of the parade was as follows: Reception Committee in. Carriage. Fourth Regiment Band. Coal Miner's Float. United Miners Union of Littles. Federation of Labor Float. Federation of Labor. Hosmer. - Otwell Band. United Miner's Union. Blackburn. Federation of Labor of Alford. - Oakland City Band. Federation of Labor of Oakland City. United Miners' Union of Oakland City. * Hazelton Band. United Miners' Union of Petersburg. Carpenters and Joiners. Petersburg Band. Federation of Labor. 7513.

The column rested at the court house square, where the command ‘‘Break ranks,” was given and the boys invited to partake of the bountiful supply of food that had been prepared for the occasion. The long tables were laden with barbecued beef, pork, mutton, and hundreds of fried chickens, bread, pies, cakes, pickles and other good things to eat. To say that the boys did not enjoy themselves at the dinner hour hardly expresses the word, and the waiters were flying hither and thither supplying the wants of the boys. It was a great dinrfer and all did ample justice to it. M<jre than 1,500 people were fed at the tables. In the line there were 647 people on foot and in the floats, besides there were a large number of organized men not in the line of march. After dinner the large crowd of people assembled on the north side of the court house where the 4th regiment military band of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, rendered several fine selections of music to the delight of the audience. The band is under the leadership of Prof. R. A, Anderson and contained 29 members. It is one of the finest bands in that state. Speeches were made by Ron. T. H. Dillon of this city, Mrs. Martha A. Bigler, of Terre Haute, state president of the Ladies’ Labor Union, Hon. V. R, Greene, and Mr. Glover of Ayrshire, the colored orator of the Patoka. The- addresses were greatly enjoyed by the people present. After each speech the 4th regiment band played a selection, and at the

conclusion rendered several selections of music which were cheered by those present. At the conclusion of the program the people mingled with each other and rehewed acquaintanceship and had a good time generally. The several bands were stationed at various places on Main street and discoursed music until nearly six o’clock, .when it was announced that a program had been prepared for the evening. In this connection the Ladies’ Federation must not be forgotten. They were responsible for the fine spread placed before the boys at the noon hour, and the way they had prepared for the inner man was a sight to behold, and every person who eat dinner congratulated themselves that the ladies had taken an active part in making thedav’s celebration a success. The ladies’ union escorted Mrs. Martha A. Bigler, the state president, from the train to the court house square, headed by the Oakland City band, and gave her a grand reception. After supper the Oakland City band gave a concert on Main street. The band is one of the best in Southern Indiana and their rendition of several, difficult selections were received with applause. The 4th regiment band also gave a concert on the platform erected at the intersection of Main and

oeventn streets, one ol the main features of the evening' was a cake walk in which Ben Bayless and Miss Minnie Thompson, the champion cake walkers of Southern Indiana, carried off the prize. This feature of the program was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. The streets were lined with people and the second story windows of the business houses were crowded with people, while the large shed roofs in| front of the business places were also lined with people, all anxious to witness the program. The crowd of people present during the day was yariously estimated at from 3,000 to 5,000, and was one of the best natured and orderly that has ever gathered in the city. The police force had nothing to do during the day only to answer questions. Marshal Backes is to bp congratulated for the efficient manner in which he kept order and the enforcement of the order that no gambling should be permitted on the streets. The members of the several labor^ unions and the managers of the day are to be congratulated on their efforts for the success of the second celebration of Labor Day in Pike county. The committee in charge worked hard hnd there was no break at any time during the program and everything passed off satisfactorily and pleasant to the visitors who were present. The first Labor Day celebration was held at Hosmer last year. It was a success, but not on such a grand scale as the one held here, as there were but few members at the time. Next year the boys propose to have another at this place, but on a much more larger scale. It was a big ^ay for the boys ’ and for Petersburg, and the Democrat joins in with the citizens in wishing them a big time next year.

Roosevelt's Opinion of Laboringmen. On pag'e 295 of the September, 1S9(>, issue of Reviews, Theodore Roosevelt, in discussing- the American union workingman, made the following statement: ‘ The men who object TO WHAT THEY STYLE ‘GOVERNMENT by injunction’ are, as regards the essential principles of government, in hearty sympathy \$th their remote SKIN-CLAD ANCESTORS WHO LIVED IN CAVES, FOUGHT ONE ANOTHER WITH STONE-HEADED AXES, AND ATE THE MAMMOTH AND WOOLY RHINOCEROS. “They are interesting as representing a geological suryival, but ^hey f are dangerous whenever there is \ the least chance of their making the , principles of this ages-buried past living factors in our present life. | “They are not in sympathy with MEN OF GOOD MINDS AND SOUND CIVIC MORALITY.” Without a large percentage of the laboring vote no party can win an! election in the United States. The j men who work for wages can, by j throwing their votes on the one side orthe other, determine the policy of this country. They need not march in parades they need not adorn themselves with the insignia of any party, but on election day their silent ballots can shape the destiny of this nation, and either bring the government back to its ancient landmark or turn it into the pathway followed by empires of the: old world.—W. J. Bryan in Chicago labor day address.

County Council. The regular annual session qjf the board of county council was held Monday and Tuesday at the audi tor’s office, with Goodlet Morgan as (resident and Auditor Scales as secretary. A vacancy was caused by the death of G. W. Massey and Hon. Henry J. of Patoka township, was appointed. The board reviewed th6 estimates made by the several county officials, and in a few instances reduced the estimates made. The truant officer was reduced, as was the county assessor and the board oPreview; The estimates as passed by the council for the several officers funds and expenses are as follows: County clerk s office........,.go s County auditor s office.,.... .. .WO no County treasurer s office. is* oo County recorder's office. 1375 00 County sheriff 's office.. .MiV on County superintendent..... ...r 1447 00 County assessor..., _v.;w;60 Truant officer.............%. •_>oo 00' Township assessors,... lift', on Juror s fees.. 2500 00 Bailiffs... 700 00 Pauper witnesses..V..... < 50 00 Special judges........,, 100 00 ' Pees to county, officers, order of court, 718 00 Board of jurors. 150 00 1 Court reporter.... 450 on Stationery for circuit court.| 'ion 00 Miscellaneous, circuit court . 50 0<j Sheriffs, other counties.. 50 00 * Law library, circuit court. 30 op Change of venue_.I 715(H) Public buildings... 700 ^0 Improvements public square. 1000 00 Prisoners—. moo on County asylum. 2200 on Orphan's home..........,. 1500 00 Bridges. 1000 00 Roads... 500 00 Commissioner's salary.;... . 750 00 County attorney. 10000 Secretary board of health. . 386 42 County bonds.....,,j 5000 00 Benevolent institutions. , 700 00 Advertising..... . 500 00 Board of review... j 180 00 Coroner's fees..... 300 00 Insanity inquests. son 00 Outstanding orders..... 3000 00 Interest county bonds. 1200 00 Interest on county orders. 400 00 School books and clothing. ....I 200 00 Burial of soldiers and wives. 600 00 Salary county council. 70 00

The Fourth Regiment Band returned on the early Air Line train this morning from Petersburg, IndM where they took part in the Labor Day celebration yesterday. Although weary from the loss of the greater part of two nights sleep, most of the boys were able to be at their places at the usual time this morning. They are unanimous in their praise of the people of Petersburg, who treated them in a royal hospitable manner f rom the time of their arrival in town until their departure for home. Although there were six barids present the Mt. Vernon organization was'clearly the favorite and the boys were kejatpret- E ty busy playing for their delectation. The band was entertained at the Pike hotel, the best hostelry in the city, and their treatment was altogether of such a hearty, cordial charac ter as to make the boys feel thoroughly at home, and enable them to bring back with them many pleasant memories of the visit to southern Hoosie-rdom. Petersburg is a thriving little city of about 2,500 people, and for genuine hospitality cannot be excelled anywhere in America, if the testimony of the band boys is to be accepted as conclusive evidence. The Labor Day exercises were highly creditable and were witnessed by a crowd estimated at eight or ten thousand people.— Mt. Vernon, (111.,) Register.

The Labor Day celebration at Petersburg yesterday took an immense crowd to our neighboring town. The celebration was a great success and reflects credit upon Petersburg as a whole and upon the labor organisation in particular. The crowd was orderly throughout t’ue day and the entertainment was all that could he desired. The Oakland City band a ccompanied the lodge from this, ci ry and made Petersburg lively with th.« excellent music they know how render. The Oadland City delega tit »n numbered 189. this being the number of tickets sold for the special train. — Oakland City Journal. The officers and members of Fede ral *] Labor Union No. "513 wish to o-ifer their thanks to the various organizations which helped to make the Labor Day celebration a success, by their hearty co-operation. Also to the! good citizens of Petersburg, whose j liberal donations assured the celebration from a financial standpoint, to you one and all we tender our thanks. J May success attend your efforts. C. S. Chambers, J. L. Stewart, ! President. Secretary. I You can spell it cough, coff, caugh, | kauf, kaff, kough, or kaugh, but the ! only harmless remedy that quickly j cures it is One Minute Cough Cure. Harvard Stearnes drug company. * 'J

Veterans Turned Down. The national G. A. R. encampment was held at Chicago last week* The old veterans of the civil war have not been slow for the past two or three ° years in denouncing the methods of the pension department as conducted by H. Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions, and Gv A. R, posts have frequently passed resolutions asking that he be removed, but President McKinley keeps him in office just the same., Last week the committee on legislation for veterans in public service regretfully but necessarily reported “no progress/’ In the report was the following which all old veterans should read and paste in their hat and just before voting in November read it igain: “Looking over the debate in congresses there can be found many kind words spoken for the soldier and *ailor. but absolutely nothing in the way of statutory law insuring to those who enter the military or naval service in times of war—serving until the end of their terms of enlistment jr the close of hostilities, being honjrably discharged a reasonable prefirence in the public service in times )f peace. “Instead of public office being ‘a public trust,’ it is too frequently regarded as ’a private snap.’ *■ This permeates all our government in spots. In some departments in recent years the badge or tyuttou of the Grand Army of the Republic- is not alone regarded with disfavor by the little bosses’ _ there, hut makes him who wears it the subject of ridicule ami lot seldom of insulting language unworthy to come from'one who claims to be an American. “The statute affecting employment at navy yards and the 'system in vogue of making the “petty boss’ sole judge, jury and executioner, concerning the merits of men when reductions of force are made necessary for any* cause permits it."

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’76-Democratic Doctrine-’99. We hold these truths to be selfevident—that all men are- created equal; that they are,- endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights: that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . “In the interest of American labor and the upholding of the workingman as the corner-stone of the prosperity of our country, we recommend that congress create a department of labor in charge of a secretary with a seat in the cabinet. believing \hat the elevation of the American laborer will bring with it increased production and increased prosperity to our country at home and our commerce abroad.”—Plank in Democratic National Platform. Large sun spots, astronomers say, , caused the extra and extreme heat this summer, and doctors declare mcarly all the prostrations were induced by disorders of the stomach. <i»ed health follows good digestion. .Kedol Dyspepsia Cure digests what hrou eat. If you have indigestion or -dyspepsia it will quickly relieve and -permanently cure you. Harvard tStearaes drug company. s ...—-*