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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-02
OHIO STATE PLATFORM
OF the National Greenback Labor Par.
ty, Adopted at Columbus, June
4th 1879.

WHEREAS, We recognize the deplora-
BILE commercial and industrial condition of
our country as something appalling to con-
template, and unhesitatingly charge this
suffering and degradation as the result of
the legislation of the past quarter century
being solely in the interest of moneyed
aristocracy and corrupt corporations.
We hold both the Republican and
Democratic parties equally responsible for
the nefarious and ruinous policy that has
been pursued, and point to their record as
full and complete evidence to the people
that it is folly to hope for relief from eth
er, and therefore declare:
x1st. In the recognition and distribution
of civil and political rights aud privileges,
there should be no favoritism on account
of birth, color, creed or financial condition.
2. The General Government should
issue an ample volume of full legal tender
currency to meet the business needs of the
country and to promptly pay all its debts
3. The funding of the National debt
into long time bonds to be paid over and
over in the form of interest, absorbing the
wealth of the nation, making business
prosperity an impossibility, reducing the
laborer to a condition of servile slavery
and rendering the welfare of the nation
subservient to the interests of the bond
holding class, is an outrage SO monstrous
that any political party that sanctions it is
unworthy the support of intelligent and
honest men.
4. We demand the immediate calling
n and payment of all United States bonds
in full legal tender money.
s. We are inae1ibly opposed to the
issue by Government of interest bearing
bonds Of any description, for any purpose
whatever.
6. The National banking system should
be Immediately abolished.
z. A tariff amply sufficient for the
protection Of American industries should
be maintained until true financial system
may have shown it to be unnecessary to
tax labor for the support Of capital.
s. All internal revenue taxes should be
dispensed with and graduated income
tax be substituted.
9. While any resident of another
country of sufficient intelligence and en-
terprise to desire to better her or his con-
dition by making home on American
soil, must be welcomed, the importation
of servile labor from any quarter, under
any pretense whatever, to compete with
American free labor, should be prohibited
under the severest penalties.
10. That the elevation of labor to its
proper sphere and the education of the
masses to correct appreciation of its i'm
portance in the affairs of :men should be
one of the principal aims and objects O.
this party.
IL. We demand an equalization O
bounties for soldiers.
IL. That prison labor should be utiliz
ed by the State.
13. That eight hours shall be lega
days work.
IA. We denounce all reference to oul
late civil war of malicious and insult
ing nature as revolutionary and wholly
inconsistent with the principles of free
government and antagonistic to the resto
ration of the old motto, "United we stant
divided we fall"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02

M9n - S25,- $50, - $780, $500.
0IUg ALEX. FRoTHINGHAM q CO.,
Brokers, No II Wall street. New York, make desir-
able Investments in stocks, which frequently pay
from five to twenty times the amount invested
Sto ks bought and carried long desired on
deposit of three per cent. Explanatory circulars
end weekly reports sent free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02

U AIse Curtu TheuIHaIIEIH, CoIns, TTU5I'
bites or any b-uIses, cut or lamenpsS. 1t has no
equal for any bemish horses Send for illus-
iraued circular giving POSITIVE PROOF. Price 81.
ALL DRUGGISTS have il get IL for you
DI. Is. j Kendall ~ Co.. ProprietOrs. EnOsburgh
Falls. Vermont. IIaight, Sears u Co., Agents,
Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
MEDICAL.
SANFORD'S
RADICAL CURE
- For N
@ CATARRH -

This may certify that have been a subject of
that terrible disease, Catarrh of the Head and
Throat, for some % years years, caused by taking
cold in tie month of june 1926 The attack at that
time was so severe that the doctor and my friends
thought that must die. For years and years
have been so sick that life has been burden TO
myself and friends. 1t Is useless for to say how
many doctors have tried how much medicine 1
have taken during all these years of endlesssuer-
ings, but those who suffer as have suffered Will
know that never ceased to look for relief and TO
try every remedy that promised it.
In September, 1876. 1 b gan the of SAN
FoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARgH. No sooner
did begin TO use II than my SYMPTOMS changed. 1t
cleared my throat it cleared my head, it cleared
my mind. 1t operated on my system I'm way that
nothing ever before given by doctors had done
How rapidly improved under the influence of this
wonderful medicine those who have known me for
years can testify. And now, sirs, to make along
story short /. will say ] would not exchange the
goodiit has done for the whole world and all it
contains. My memory, which was nearly all gone
has returned again, and could tell of Affections
have endured. too great for some people to credit
can with clear conscience and the strongest faith
attest to-this on the Holy Bible God bless the
man that found out this remedy
SAMUEL SPINNEY.
Meadow Vale Annapolis Co.. Nova Scotia.
Nov % 1S7T
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
THE JOHN d. BILLINGS
latent Steel and Iron Horseshoe. "

Made complete, with Lever
Spring Piatform-Continu-
ous Calk. The best for
Horse-Rallroads. Farm and
Carriage Horses in the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corns, In
terfering, Quarter crack,
Lameness ami all evils re
suIting from the use of the
common shoe. Trial Set,
. with Nails 81 To measure
ADlace the foot on paper and
Jdraw pencil around. Shoes
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02

Who are suffering from ths effects of youthful fol-
lies or indiscretions should avail themselves of
this the greatest boon ever laid at the alter OF suf
sering humanity pr. McAfee, will guarantee to
Orfeit One Hundred Dollars for every case of semi
nal weakness or private disease of any kind or
character which he undertakes and fails to cure.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
Blohb

Blobbs good fellow, but on account of
some arrangement of his system his head was
frequently -'off leetle.'' He q shoemaker,
hence was closely confined all day, and very often
late at night He had constant headache. with
pain In the back, loss of appetite, sour stomach
and constipation of the bowels. He frequently
in the morning with fever and dull headache.
He became morOse, unsocial and Indifferent,
Blobbs sent half dollar to the Drug Store for a
bottle of Bailey's Saline Aperient and few doses
cooled his stomach, opened his bowels, unlocked
his liver and he at once became c healthy and
hanpY man.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
Ghe 9 ai1g Argns.
ROCK ISLAND, ....1LL1roIs

The recent arrest in Ireland of persons
accused of seditious publications and
speeches, is matter of more than ordi-
nary interest The sufferings of the Irish
tenant formed from the extortiops and
expressions of the English land holders
have long been grievous. For long time
there has been mutterlngs of discomfort,
with now and then a small outburst. The
government has applied intimidation and
force in arrest and trials, yet the injuries
to the oppressed Irish. aud the demands
for relief cannot be soothed or Quoted
except by reforms. They have long felt
the wrong of being robbed of their landed
interests by their English masters, and
now wrong and insult are being added by
robbine them of the products of their toll,
and Furnishing any who dare protest. The
cry of outraged humanity may be stified
for the present, but unless the vigor of the
administers is softened, the patriotic PEG
pie of the Emerald Isle will eventually
cast off their shackes, and assert their
freedom. decatur ReUtea1.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
MiddIe-Aged Men.

There are many of tn age OF thirty or forty years
who are troubled with 90 frequent excavations of
the bladder, often accompanied by slight smart
ing or burning sensation, and weakening the sys
TEN in q manner that the patient cannot account
for: on examining the urinary deposits, ropy
sediment will often be found, and sometimes small
PARTICLES of albumen will appear, the color will
&c of a thin or milkfsh hue again changing to a
dark and torpid appearance. There are many men
who die of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause,
which is the second stage of seminal weakness
Dr. McAfee will guarantee perfect cure in all
such and healthy restoration of the genito-
urinary organs.
OFFICE HOURs-s to 1, Q to 6, to3.
All letters promptly answered and correspond
snce confidential Address Lock Box s60 Daven-
mort Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
Big Wheat Figures.

Illinois is the largest wheat producing
State in the Union. according to the re-
ports of the Department of Agriculture
for 1879. 1t is credited with As 900. 600
bushels; Iowa, 40,000,000; Minnesota
36.000,000, Nebraska. 100000: Kansas
which was She first wheat producing State
in the Union last year. is fourth
this year. because of the partial
the counties of the state. from drouth.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
KENDALL'S SPAWN CURE

b Is sure TO cure SpavEns. Splints, Curb,
&C It removes all unnatural en-
\ iargemente, DOES NOT BLISTER. Has
no equal for any lameness on beast or
/ man. 1t has cured hip-joint lameness
II In person who had suffered Is years.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
She Can't Blush.

No, her cheeks cannot be Hinged with the ros-
cate hues of nature, they appear pale and blood
less; her eyes should sparkle and her intellec-
should attract all beneath her genial smiles, but
she is dull, stupid and listless; che has lost that
nimbe step and that merry laugh; her appetite
has failed, bowels cOnstpated, her head aches, her
heart papitates, she il nervous, and fretfu
She is gradually declining. Her blood is impOYer-
isned and the whole system unsound-
But what ia to be done? She cannot remain
thus. A remedy and pleasant has already
been prepared for just snch and it never
fails 1t is known English Female Bitters the
great female regulator and tonic of the present
day
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
BenefaccorS,

When board of eminent physicians and
chemists announced the discovery that by
com bining some well known valuable rem
edies. the most wonderful medicine was
produced, which would cure such wide
range of diseases that most all other rem
edies could de dispensed with, many were
sceptical; put proof OF its merits by actual
trial has dispeIled all doubt. and to-day
the discoveries of that great medicine. Hop
Bitters, are honored and blessed by all az
benefactors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02

CURES BY ABsORPTION.-The we'll
known medicinal properties of Glycerine. of Which
''SAPANULE'' is largely composed. g an assur-
ance TO the public of the wonderful curative pow
err of this celebrated Lotion for all Nervous, In
fammato Y and Skin Diseases. rheumatism, Neu-
ralgia. Lame sack. Headache, Bruises. Sprains.
Burns ~calds, Chilblains. Bunions, Piles, &c,
yield at its soothing influence, and per-
manently cured. Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, HUI
mors. Chapped Hands. Ro"ghness, and all diseases
of the Skin quickly and POSITIVELY cured, Used
in sponge or foot baths removes ali pain sore
ness of body. limbs and feet Sold by all druggists
satisfaction guaranteed or money r funded. send
for illustrated circular and cards. Samuel Gerry
d Co., Projectors, Office 237 Broadway, N Y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
The Millennium.

According to evidence CLEANED from a certain
elderly Doctor who is ensconcd amid the attractions
OF some of the rural districts of Kentucky, the
climax of the Millennium Will be about the year
1896, and that during that year OF peace and good
the Capitol by aregiment of beautiful women.
He thinks whisky u great obstruction to the
Millennium, but uses ''wee drop himself al
times Another curious idea promulgated Is, thai
Days Ague Tonic is destined TO become the great
salvation OF the American people for the complete
cure and eradication of all forms of chills and
fyer.as it is the only remedial agent now before the
people. which possesses anG combines all needed
capable of destroying and antagonizng
every species of mslarlous poison
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
SWORN TO BEFORE ME,

SWORN TO BEFORE ME,
This s3d day of November, 1887.
GEORGE MUNRO,
Justice of the Peace
This is 10 Fcertify that Samual Spinney, ESQ ,
Is an old and respected citizen of Annapolis
County. His reputation upright and Truth
full man is beyond reproach.
Rev. W. A. j. BLAKENEY, Nictaw, s.
Rev. OBED PARKER Melvern Square, n. S.
Rev. VIM E. HALL, Melvern quare, N, s.
GEoR E MUNRO, j P. Kingston, N. S.
WILSON W. GREY, Meadow Vale, N. S.
JACOB nelly, j. P Meadow Vale, N. S.
Price, with Improved Inhaler. Treatise and Di-
rectioLs, 81 Sold by all Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
EVERYBODY NEBDS IT !
DR.. WHITES
ID n DELION
THE GREAT LIVER COR
RECTOR, BLOOD PURI-
FER AND TONIC.

The BEsT REMEDY inithe World fofiB liOusness
or Liver Complaint.
1t will CURE Dyspepsia when all other remedies
fail
1t CURES Constipation by acting upon the Liver
and producing flow of bile, which is natures own
cathartic.
It will RELIEVE and CURE rheumatism in less
time than any other known remedy.
Itisa certain specific for AGUE or CHILLS,
MANY cases have been cured by single dose taken
during the time OF the chill.
It ia the best BLOOD PURIFIER in use, thor
oughIy cleansing the system of all Impurities
whether of scrofulous or other origin.
1t is especially adapted for females removing
pimples and salowness from the skin, and proouc-
ing beautiful, clear complexion
It is the best remedy tor al diseases OF the Kid
news and Urinary Organs.
tits composed OF Dandelion in combination with
other roofs bArks and herb and contains no enl-
nine Aloes Arsenic, Mercury, nor any mineral
substance whatever
1t is entirely harmless and pleasant to take,
It costs you nothing If 1t does not perform all
that is claimed Tor IL, every bottle Is warranted
OF give satisfaction, or money will be REFUNDED.
The following testimonials speak for themselves;
INDIANAPOLIS. July s. 1876.
DR. A r. White--Dear Sir: can heartily recon-
mend yonr Dandclon Alternative. having suffered LOT
wears from diseases of the liver and kidneys. and al
times the pam in my bacA and over the region ol
of your medicine entirely relieved me, and be-
lieye that by contnuin- its use short time snail
be permanently cured 1t is pleasant 10 take, ana
its effects also decidedly pleasant Yours re-
specially. ,,,~,,,,,,
CHEBoYeAN, Mich, March 81 1877
DR.. \. r.. White-Dear SiI: Mr FAIR, druggist
of this place, recommended me to use your Dande-
lion Alternative for Liver Complaint and Constlpa-
| tion but having used much medicine and oo-
| tanned no relief, l would not try 1t. He told me
that if IL did not operate represented he would
| refund The money. With this understanding
took a bottle and it has done more good than
ali the doctors prescriptions and other medicines
VERY respectfully GEO ROBINSON.
| LYNN, IND, April II. 1871
| Dr. A. r. White-Dear Sir: l have bought three
| and it has done her more good than anything enc
| has ever taken before | can cheerfully recon-
| mend Ii to all who suffer from Liver trouble
| Yours truly VIM. BOON.
INDIANAPOLIS, Jnne 80, 1877.
\ DIR. A. II. White-Dear Sir: Some time ago wns
attacked with Chllls. and after using various RENE
dies, including quinine. without relief. finally
| gave your Dandelion trial. few doses of which
| entirely cured me, and have had Chill since
| T now Ieen 1t on hand all the time, using 1t fol
b.Iiousness and find 1t the best remedy have evel
used. occApp r.oo1yrp
| Ycurs truly, osCAh Z. HOOVER
PREPARED BY
Or. A. r. WHITE & CO..
1ssw. Washington St., INDIANAPOLIS IND
| eE-sold by c. Speidel. .;sts in Roc,
~sold and warranted by all Druggists III Hoo'
Island, Ill.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-02
MEDICAL.
JUDGE NOT
past experience with travelling quacks, but coE
suit the located Physician, the cele-
brated Specialist,


ermanentIy located at BIT Perry Street, DAVEN
ORT, IOWA, where he has been for eight years.
The Doctor has practiced medicine twenty years
and is q regular graduate of British and American
institutions. His treatment is inyari BILE attended
with well established success. Persons coming
under treatment may rest assured of recovering
every benefit guaranteed by science, skill and q
comprehensive experience
FEMALE COMPLAINTS. in this department
of medicine the Doctor is prepared to treat in the
most scientific manner He earnestly solicits the
attention of the afflicted this notice, feeling per-
fectly confident that his medicines give the most
speedy relief. Then do not delay, as a complaint
which is durable to-day may become incurable in
short time.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-31
Too Much for Him.

The court and jury, as well as the
spectators, generally enjoy the scene
when lawyer, in an attempt to badger
or browbeat Witness comes off second
best in the encounter. A correspondent
recalls an amusing instance of this sort,
which happened n few years ago in an
Albany courtroom.
The plaintiff, who was lady, was
called to testify. She got on very well,
and made favorable impression on the
jury under the guidance of her counsel,
Hon. Lyman Tremaine, until the oppos-
ing counsel, Hon. Henry Smith, sub
jected her to sharp discrimination.
This SO confused her that she became
faint, and fell to the floor in swoon.
OF course this excited general sym
pathy in the audience, and Mr..
Smith saw that his case looked badly.
An expedient suggested itself, by
which to make the swooDing appear like
piece OF Stage trickery, and thus de-
stroy sympathy for her. The lady's
face in swooning had turned purple-red,
and this fact suggested the new line of
attack. =, The rext witness was middle
aged lady. The counsel asked:
Did you see the plaintiff faint n
short time ago."
Yes, sir" 5 v5r,gt,-
People. turn pale when they faint,
don't they?"
A great sensation in the court, and an
evident confusion OF witness. But in a
moment she answered, No, not al.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-31
Yeniih.ing Ships.

The ventilation of ships has of late
years been attracting considerable at
tention, the more so because of the rap
idly increasing ocean travel. Many
plans for .ventilating ships have been
devised and tried, few of them with sue
cess, on account of the obvious diff
cuIties to be overcome. A recently
perfected apparatus invented by aphysi-
clan for the above purpose has just been
examined by board of Government
experts, who find that the principle
upon which it is constructed is the only
true method Of securing perfect venti-
lation in ships. The apparatus is a
copper cylinder attached to the ships
rudder, extending seven feet below and
gfveabove the water-line. It is fitted up
with two sets of valves opening into
pipes running to all parts of the ship.
These valves are SO arranged that the
motion of the ship in rising and falling
with the waves pumps the foul air out
Of the ship. There is one objection,
however, urged against the apparatus.
1t is thought that in the tropics, where
the water is calm and where ventilation
is most needed, it may fail to work, but
test will probably open way to over
coming this dificulty.-Baltimore
NeUs.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1879-07-31
These men were employed because Of
their bad character and their WILLINGNESS


These men were employed because Of
their bad character and their willingness
to commit any act required of them.
Grimes against citizens and against laws
were contemplated, and criminals were
employed to execute them. United
States Marshal Payne, Of New York
city, refused to furnish q list Of names
and residences of the men who
had been employed under him
as Supervisors and Deputy Mar
shals, until he was forced to
do SO by the Wall committee Wal
lace says the Tammany Society EN-
ployed firm Of reputable lawyers last
winter to prosecute men who, as Super
visors and Deputy Marshals, had cut
ragged voters at the polls and deprived
them of their right Of suffrage. These
attorneys called upon Davenport for
the names of the men he had put at the
polls, and by him were referred to tie
United States Marshals The lawyers
then requested from Mr.. Payne the in
formation needed, and, after being put
off for weeks, they got list Of names
simply, and this was all they ever could
get. The efforts to obtain the residences
Of United States election officers were
entirely fruitless, Notwithstanding the
energy they displayed. All sorts OF
lodges and subterfuges were resorted
to by the Marshals to avoid giving in
formation that would enable the prose-
cution to lay hands upon the Davenport
bireGnps. and finally, when there was