Pike County Democrat, Volume 31, Number 25, Petersburg, Pike County, 26 October 1900 — Page 5

TRUST THIEVERY. Vend This Article and See How You Are Taxed by the Trusts. The following is an authentic list of some of the big trusts now operating in the United States, the capitaliza- ° tion of each and the advance in the cost of the products during McKin* ley’s administration. The persons at the heads of every one of these trusts are republicans, and they are all working for “four years more:” American steel and wire, $90,000,000; barbed wire, increase from $1.85 to $4 per hundred. t Stove trust, $75,000,000; iron stoves, increase 20 per cent. Galvanized iron, $200,000,000, water pails, increase 12 per cent. Iron pipe trust, $74,000,000, twoinch pipe, increase, 50 per cent. Brick trust, $10,000,000; lain brick, increase from $4.75 to $0 per 1,000. Glass trust, $17,000,000; window glass, increase 100 per cent. Tin plate trust, $50,000,000; tinware 50 per cent. Copper trust, $1,000,000,000; copper utensils, increase, 330 per cent. Rope and cordage trust, $122,000,000: rope and cord, increase 8 cents per' pound to 17 cents. ( Lumber trusts, $40,000,000: pine lumber, increase from $12 per 1,000 feet

to ¥18. Broom trust, $10,000,000: brooms, increase from $1.75 to $2.85. Sardine trust, $3,000,000; sardines, increase from $2.50 to $4. Salmon trust, $3,000,000: canned salmon, increase from $1.35 to $1.80. Canning trust, $20,000,000; canned vegetables, increase 20 per cent. Tack trust, $3,000,000; tacks, gross, increase from $1.50 to $2.50. Match trust, $15,000,000: matches, gross, increase from $2.50 to $7.50. Salt trust, $12,000,000: salt per barrel, increase from 7 cents to $1.10. Soap trust, $100,000,000; laundry soap per box, increase from $2.35 to $2.85. Starch trust, $0,000,000: starch per pound, increase from 2 cents to 4 cents. Tobacco trust, $73,000,000: tobacco per pound, increase from 32 cents to 42 cents. Sugar trust, $75,000,000 sugar in- . crease per }>ound. 3 cents. Envelope trust, 5.000,000: increase. 40 per cent. Enameled ware trust, $25,000,000; increase 50 per cent. Chair trust, $20,000,000; increase, 30 per cent. v Furniture trust, $12,000,000: increase, school furniture, 40 per cent. Flour trust, $40,000,000; increase, 20 per cent. Beef trust, $100,000,000: increase, 5 cents per pound. In connection with the above increases of prices exacted by these trusts two things should be specifically noted—first, the prices to the producers of the raw material which goes into the manufacture of these articles have not been increased so far as these producers are concerned, as they get no more for their products * than they did before these trusts increased the prices to consumers: second, every manufactured article not controlled by the trust is today selling for the same or at less price than sold for before these trusts were organized, thus showing that the . laboring men who manufacture these goods are receiving.no more wages than formerly. The statistics show that the workingmen received no higher wages in factories where trust 3 goods are manufactured than they do where those not made by the trusts are manufactured. Added to all this the cost of living has been increased, as shown by the forgoing.

Robbed the Grave. A startling incident of which Mr. John Oliver, of Philadelphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: “I was in a most dreadful condition. My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue coated,- pain continually in back and sides, no appetite— gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, a friend advised trying ‘Electric Bitters;’ and to my great joy find surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. I continued their use for three weeks, and am now a well man. I know they saved my life, and robbed the grave of another victim.” No one should fail to try them. Only 50c, guaranteed, at Stearnes’ drug store. RoVal Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar. Safeguards the food against alum. Alum baking powders are the greatest menacers to health of the present day.

MOW TO VOTE CORRECTIT REAP THIS COLUMN CAREFULLY The device at the head of 4he Democratic ticket Is a rooster. The device at the head of the lte]niblican ticket Is an eagle. Other tickets ou the ballot have different devices. The Democratic ticket la in the first column, the Republican ticket is in ths secoud column, and so on. Below Is a sample of the Democratic and Republican tickets, with the re* Hpective party devices. in the order in which they will appear on the official ballot SAMPLE BALLOT

DEMOCRATIC TICKET, For Governor, . JOHN \\\ KHUN. For Liouteuant-Govoruur, JOHN C. LAWLER. DEM. DEM.

REPUBLICAN TICKET. For Governor, WINFIELD T. DURBIN. For Lieutenant-Governor, NEWTON W. GILBERT.

j INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS 1’IKST. Yon must get your liallot ami a him* pencil from tlm polling clerks iu the election room, Remember that a blue peueil is now used Instead of a stamp. SECOND. If you want to vote a straight ticket make a cross, thus X, within the large circle at the head of the ticket containing the device of the party for whose candidates you wish to vote. If you do not wish to vote a straight ticket, yqu must not make a cross iu the large circle containing the device of your party, hut you must make a cross, thus X, on the small square to the left of the name of each candidate for whom you desire to vote, on whatever list of candidates it may be. If the large circle at the head of the ticket is marked, and the ballot is marked at any other place, it is void and cannot be counted, unless there 1m* no candidate for some office in the list printed under such marked device, in which ease you may indicate your choice for such office by making a cross, thus X, on the square to the left of the name of any candidate for such office on any other list. The cross must be placed within or on the circle or square or the ballot is void and cannot l>e counted. THIRD. Do not mutilate your ballot, or mark it either by scratching a name off or writing one on. or in any other way. except by marking in the circle or on the squares as lw*fore mentioned. Otherwise the ballot will not be counted. You must not put any mark of any kind on your ballot except as before mentioned. FOITtTH. After marking your ballots, and Ivefore leaving the booths, fold them separately so that the face of each cannot Ik* seen, and so the initial letters of the names of the polling clerks on the back thereof can be seen. Then hand your ballots to the inspector, the pencil to the polling clerk, and leave the room. FIFTH. If you are physically unable to mark your ballot, or cannot read English, so Inform the polling clerks, and make an affidavit to that effect, and tell them how you wish to vote, and they will mark your ballot for you. But neither you nor the clerks must permit any other person to hoar or see how your ballot is marked. It* is a penal offense to declare that you cannot read English or cannot mark your ballot, if. in fact, yon can: and in no case shall the ballots be marked by the poll clerks if the voter can read the English language or Is physically able to mark his lwillot. and then not until tjhe voter has made the affidavit. SIXTH. If you should accidentally, or by mistake, deface, "mutilate or spoil your ballot, return it to the poll clerks and get a new lwillot. SEVENTH. Yon must not accept a ballot from any person outside of the election room. Any ballot otUside is fraudulent, and it is a penitentiary offense to have such a ballot in your possession whether yon attempt to vote it or not. EIGHTH. You must not attempt to hold anv conversation in the election room except with members of the election board and poll clerksi. NINTH. T'se only the blue pencil handed to you by the polling clerk in marking your ballot. If you mark with any other pencil your ballot is void and will not be counted. TENTH. You must not put any .mark of any kind on your ballot except as before mentioned. ELEVENTH. Constitutional amendments to Ik* voted on at the November. 1900. election are printed on a white ticket and the voter mast indiene his preference ur*m these questions by marking the small square to the left of the words “For the amendment.” or “Against the amendment. If the voter is in favor of the amendment he should mark in the small square to the left of the words “For the amendment.” if opposed, he should mark In the small sqnare to the left of the words “Against the amendment.”

Must Make Affidavit. Some of the republican papers of this state has put out an opinion stating that if a voter says he cannot read the English language, or cannot mark his ballot by reason of physical disability, the poll clerks may mark it for him, and that ‘‘in all ordinary cases an affidavit is unnecessary.” This is.not the law. An affidavit is necessary in every case. Section 48 of the election law is amended by the act of March 6, 1899 (acts 1899 p. 540), provides: “Before the poll clerks shall so prepare the ballot of said elector, the said elector shall, in the presence of the board, make affidavit in writing that he is unable to read the English language, or that by reason Of physical disability, setting out the particulars in which said physical disability exists, he is unable to mark his ballot.” The same section provides that a voter who makes a false declaration on this matterN$hall be fined and disfranchised,. and that any poll clerk who shall deceiveja voter or rhark the ballot except a^ requested shall be sent to the penitentiary for from two to five years. < Every democratic election officer in thu state must insist on the making of these affidavits and that blanks shall be at the polling place for that purpose. One of the favorite methods of republican vote-buyers is through this channel. A bargain is made on the outside, the voter goes in and declares he can not mark his ballot, the republican poll clerk thus sees how his ballot is prepared, and gives the tip to the scoundrel outside, who pays the fellow his money if “all right.” Indiana is democratic, - and republi1 cans must not be allowed to get it b\ foul means.

Facts About Trusts. “There is not a trust in the entire United States.”—Mark Hanna. Dun's Review for Jan. 13. 1900, gives the following increase of prices in sqme of the lines controlled by the trusts: The nail trust increased the price of nails from $1.10 on Jan. 4, 1899, to $2.50 on J an. 3, 1900. The same trust increased the price of wire nails from $1.35 to $3.20 during the same period. The Structural Iron company increased the price of structural angles from $1.10 on Jan. 4, 1899, to $2.25 on Jan. 3, 1900. The coal trust increased the price of anthracite coal from $2.75 on Jan. 4, 1899, to $4.20 on Jan. 3, 1900. The rubber trust increased the price of rubber from 94 cents on Jan. 4, 1899, to $1.45 on Jan. 3, 1900. The price of boots and shoes, controlled by the leather trust, show an increase during the year 1899 on men’s grain shoes from 97 cents to $1.12, on Creedmore splits from 95 cents to $1.10, and a like increase on all grades of boots and shoes. The prices of cotton goods increased 50 per cent. White sheetings on Jan. 11 sold at $15.90 and on Dec. 20 at $23.— New York World. 1 When Your Heart Flutters. That is not heart disease. That is no terrible heart failure; that is indigestion, the prime cause for all short breath and sudden jumping of the heart which so frequently follows an exertion of any kind. Go to the drug store. Get a bottle of Dr. Caldwell’s Pepsin. No more need be said, for after you see it once, you will never fail to keep it in the house. Oliphant drug company. . *

THE NEW YOUK STOEE ■ !

lhe INew i ork fctore is now m its new quarters, with a large and varied stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Ge its’ Fnrnishings, etc. p>ery department is well stocked with clean, fresh and up-to-^ate goods. Our prices are lowest.i See the prices below and you will be convinced that i/e always giye our customers the very best bargains—and the store is full of bargains.

Dry Goods. 3,000 yards Calico, worth 6c— l*ryard.. ...... 3,000 yards Fancy Calico, worth 64p— per yard.. ... . One case Shaker Flannel, worth 7je— per yard.... On© case Storm Flannel, worth 10c— ^ per yard.. Cotton Flannel, all gradesperyard..... 1,000 yards Apron Gingham, worth Tjc— per yard,.... Table Linen, nil qualities— per yard..... ., Double-width Dress Goxls, worth 25c— per yard. All-wool Dress Goods, worth 75c— per yard..... .4c .5c .5c .: 7±c 5±c up .5c 25c up .15c .49c readies’ fancy rehdy-madc Wrappers, worth 85c— 59O Wool Flannel, best grades— per yard. ... .. 20c up Ladies’ Double Capes. fu*- and braid trimmings, wort h f 1.50—each....vJG

Ladies’ Separate Skirts.

Mohair, Plain Serge, Fancy Check, all full width and very stylish, splendid values—price $1 up Flannelette . • Skirts, worth 50e, for 29c

CLOTHING. Suits lor Men and Boys/ We carry the largest stock of Men’s, Boys and Children’s Qvercoats. Special prices for autumn.

*■ 40 Men’s Black Worsted Suits, worth'$7 50— for.. Men’s Good Heavy Winter Suits, worth $7.50 - for. $5 Men’s Tailor-Made Suits, worth $10 and $12.50— will go at. Men's Tailor-Made Suits, cost $15 any other s tore our price... ts. $7.50 $10 Boys’ Knee Suits. 4 to 15 years— and upward ...

Boys* Long Trouser* Suits, 13 to 14 years, worth $14— for...... Boys’ Fine Suits, 14 to 19 years, heavy cheviot, well made, worth $6— will go for... . $3.50 $4.00

Men's heavy Oassimere pan's, win ih. $3— for... Men’s All-V ool heavy Pants, worth - for...... Men's Tailoi -Matte Pants, worth |4 mil $5— for.. .... Men’s Wool Filled Jeans Pant lined, woith $1.25— for. .. ... ... Boys’ Long Punts, all wool, worth $1,50— • will go for.. Children’s Heavyweight Pants, for winterto go at ... -,26c up

Boys Dout ie-Breasted Suits, well made anl will outwear .anythin" you can get, worth $1 —goingat__ ...X

A Big Bunch of Shoe Bargains.

Ladies’ Fine Shoes, worth Sl.aS—for... Ladies’ Lace Shoes, stock tip, worth $1.50 to $2—for Hamilton-Brown Shot's, custom made, worth $2.50—for. ... $1.00 1.25 1.75 480 pairs Ladies’ Calfskin Shoes, solid leather sole and chunter, seamless, worth $1.75—for..... 1.25 Best Ladies’ Kangaroo Calf Shoe, worth #2—for. 1.50 1

Men’s High Top Shoes, worth $2.50— for..... .... ..... Men’s custom-made Shoes, worth $3— for... 1.75 2.00

Misses'heavy Shoes, 11 to 3, with rivets, worth $1.20—for....... Misses' shoes, worth $1.35 and $1.50—for........... Infants' shoes ranging iu price from. Men’s Heavy Working Shoes, and upward. ... ... Men’s Fine Shoes, lace or congress, in all toes, worth $1.75— for.-.;.‘. .. 1.00 75c 15c 1.00 1.25

Boys’ Sho js. 3 to 5i, worth $1.50— * for. Bovs* Shoes, 13 to 2, worth $1.35— for.. .... 1.15 1.00

Notions. Ladies’ fleeeedined Hose, worth 15c, for. 10c Ladies' heavy fleece-lined Hose, worth 2oc, for. 15c Men’s heavy cotton Underwear, worth 40c, for .. ... 25c Men’s heavy Sweaters, worth 40c, for. .. .. 48c ( Men’s Working Shirts, each..__ ... 25c

Men’s Negligee Shirts, fast colors, with two collars, worth Too, for.. 50c 100 pairs Woolen Blanket.^ worth $4 to $4.50, per pair. . . ........ $3.00

Notions. Men’s Overalls, per pair. Waterproof Collars, worth lOo ami 15c, for. Cotton Batting, per roll. Ladies’ Heavy Mittens, per pair... Men’s Heavy Winter Gloves, per pair.. 45C 5C .. 5c TOc 25 c

Childre lYHeavy Underwear for.. ... 8Jc up Ladies’ Fleece-Lined Underwear, worth 40c, for. .. 25c

Don’t fail to come and see us and look over cur new stock. We will surprise you by showing you the largest variety of fresh goods brought to Petersburg at one time. Come in and get prices and we will convince you that our prices are the very lowest in the city. Big stock to make your selections from. Max Blitzer, Proprietor. Next door to J. R. Adams & Son’s drug store. PETERSBURG, IND