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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

weakness1Oyears.
For the past three
have been a great
sufferer. Was at.
ficted with ulccra-
tiou.infammation
and displacement.
Had given up
hopes of overriding
better. Had not a
nights rest for sew
en- months. The use
of your Wild Olive
and Myrtle Tonic
has cured me Der-
mancntiy." MRS.
A. NJ. A. MILLER.
Hicksvillc, Ohio.
These remedies
noGsf,-ol-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

III diseases peculiar to the sex-doing what
'nys,cians cannot: because they contain in
.rcdients practically unknown to the profcs-
ten. The doctor who discovered the treat
1cnt, gaze his life to the study of female dis
2ScS. HIS plan vii appeal to your common
.nsc. Wild Olive is applied to the seat of tho
iscase. M-rtic Tonic is an internal remedy
h,ilid up the health. The price 81. each
.a.ieS can have Il harmless, effective home
reg 'rn:ft at i,tt!e expense. Samples ard q
liable It 2tisc. free.
VICTOR MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
South Bend, Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09
THE DUDE LlSPEp.

And He Likewi.s Easctrally Disp.oved
Nj. Eest TSszpses's rhcery.
One day, in the cid days 1t Cheyeuns,
when it was still the terminus Of the
great Pacific road, there arrived. all BY
himself, a young man about 30 years
old. who had such o lisp and locked so
eirlish that the rough crowd looked him
over in astonishment. IL was Hank
Thompson who finally walked mp to the
young man on . street corner and gruff.
iy demanded:
"Say, baby, are yen lookin for your
nursin bottle:''
the young man as he Strengthened up.
lyon rss. Whar's yer ma and how
did You happen to get LOST"
My ina iih home, thir. and / am not
losth. You are very rude, thir.''
'You are very rude. tbir," mocked
the terror "A he beckoned to the bows to
close IN aud see the fun.
lit theems TO me, thir," said the
young man as he looked the other over,
THAT you don't like my lookths
"No, donth."
"And that you want to pick futh
with me-"
"A fuss with a baby. Ha, la. har'
roared Hank.
"Thir, l can take care Of rlythelf."
Don't want any ma to rock You TO
sleep, eh:''
"No. thir, and I want you to 70
away before l hurt you. When I'm
riled, thoot."
''Hear him-be thootsr' shouted the
terror as he laughed all over. Say,
boys, what is this thing anyway
"Wath you referring to me:" asked
the young man.
''Of course l was. Whose trunk or
carpetbag did you escape FROM
''Thir, thee thath you want me to
thoot you, and therefore I will thoot
unless yen go away"
"He will thoot! Ha. ha, ha! Some.
body git some sugcr and rag. Mebbc
he's hungry"
81 don't like to thcct, but thee 7
musth, said the young man, and before
anybody realized what he was at he had
pulled out little pepper OF a pop and
sent six bucksiot bullets into Hank
Thompson's anatomy. The big fellow
staggered about and fell down, and ey-
erybody thought he was done for until
doctor looked him over and said no
vital spot had been touched. Hank lay
with his eyes closed for a long. long
time, but he finally opened them and
family asked:
Boys, have bin shot Oh what?"
Eyes. you've bin shot, answered one.
"Wbo did it?'
"The young Teller that looks like a
girl and lisps"
Great Scott, you don't tell me!'
Eyes, he driv six bullets right inter
yer carcass, Hank, and you won't can.
ter about for month to come"
And it was thet faller?''
Eyes"
"Waal, durn my hide. I've allus
heard that nuthin Oh the face OF this
airth could lisp and shoot, too, but the
fellers that told me hadn't never rum
Up rs ia hubJ. ''--Ci,iccgo Jews.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09
A Weary Woman.
= prominent Ohio lady, without
rest for months. A test Of en-
DURANGO and what ended il.

II the inner lives OF thousands of women,
we're known - how, sleeplcss nervous and
u constant pam, they have for years fought
disease andIdeath-rnen would marvel at i1eir
;ndurance. This is a case in point II had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

When DOG. ,sfnse their food. The
chances ale ivr I.Ia. o. often hapycbs
that a sioIm D. foietald ~ dogs seeking
long l-ased rIa.- aIa chewing anu
swallow In:; IDS. bia.--.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

The insurance of buildings sgaipst
Gre les wss rr-cticed IN Rome 10 n.
i.Ls 1. 49, -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

~" t'''-' snive "a no Wrpid fus
'"ss. ern'ses, sores. ulcses. ss!t
rLan'n. fever spes, sssssv, chapced
hHnds. ch'ibiAirs. eorns and all skia
erar'nns. aud positively cures
Piies OF no pay rsqn!rsi. Il 10 guss.
sns~sd 20 give pertect sstisfao' ios, o.
nonsy refunded Price - esass poe
b7s For ssis bv Hevss q mls0evrV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09
Ministers Should Use
DR.. Niles Heart Cure.

NHEEE IL 40 Profession. whose
lslsors 80 ecrcrciy fariho nervous sys-
ten. n thai 81 the ministry. TIE de-
ranseurti nf the nerve rcnsers 81 the brair
by over uors. frequently brfnrs on attacks
Of bcars trouble. and nervous p-o<iraiion.
Rev. J. y. k-~te-. NJ. D.. Pastor T.. n.
Church. Lonann Mills. iiis.. himself n physs-
clan. writes Feb. &c. iss: Heart affection
ana nervous pN,<iration had become No
serious last fa'i that little over work IN
'ho pulpit would so completely prs'rafe me
DR.. Miles that :, Seemed certain !
Heart Cure 2, ~. miai.iry entirely.
Restores % sss p, ,na, my . ssnsas
uoa,Sh would ask me ~ did NOD
ss~As"ssssss have hear; disease. Last
November I commenced taking Dr. Miles
Se~ Heart Cure alternately with Dr Miles
Ncrrinc and derived the greatest possible
benefit ! have just closed rcvivai work Of
10 weeks. preaching nearly every night and
twice on the Sabbath. I can speak for hour
without suffering a. . formerly did. Hard
working ministers should keep Dr. Milssr
grand remedies Gu hand"
DR.. Miles Heart Cure IL sold % euseast~s.
6rss bottle vii benefit OF money sSfupasa.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

Tie chair made
vacant by death 10
always = sad re-
minder. II is ee-
'peciaLy sad when
1t Is m Others
chair. All over
this broad land
there are vacant
chairs that would
still be occupied
by healthy, happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-11-09

MES. FL. j. SARaINr, Agent,
i;:2 rhirty-sevsnths st., RockjIslsnd
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Calhoun.
Jacksonville, April 9.

To the State Herald.
The agony will soon be over, and the
unfortunate contest for the gubernatorial
nomination soon be ended, to the great
relief of all true democrats who desire
peace and union among the white people
of Alabama 9s prerequisite to white su-
premacy Utter the nomination is made
1t is to be hoped that our people will unite
and work harmoniously and zealously for
our candidate. This county is practically
unanimous for Captain Johnston. Out of
a total of lis votes in our county conven-
ton Captain Johnston will receive 101, If
not more. Our convention will instruct
for him, and also nominate two gentle
men for representatives of unquestiona-
BILE loyalty to the democratic doctrine of
bimetallism.
Our senatorial district convention will
also nominate senator whose well de-
fined views are in accord with this doc
trine White supremacy and free and un-
limited coinage of silver at 16 to l, inde-
pendent of the financial policy of all the
world, constitute the deslderatum of our
people, and on this line / sincerely be-
lieve they will labor together and achieve
a grand victory for democracy in 1896.
JAMES CROOK.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
BlouIlt.
Blountsville, April 8.


To the State Herald:
l want to give your readers q. final pre-
diction as to how Blount county will go
Saturday in the primaries. Captain
Johnston will carry the county by an
overwhelming vote We concede to
Clarke Blount Springs beat-that is all;
though his friends claim that he will car
ry Hanceville, but it is doubted.
Blount's delegation will certainly vote
for Johnston, though he mas not been in
the county during the canvass.
Captain Johnston will make glorious
governor, and predict brilliant admin
istration.
Permit me to tell your readers about
Blount college and the state experiment
school located at this place. We have
grand, new building, modern in every
way The furniture alone cost $500.
Our faculty is excellent and our loca-
tion can not be surpassed. The state
pays the faculty, and tuition is free. We
have enrolled more than 300 pupils since
September Quite number of counties
are represented by pupils. We predict
an enrolment next session of 800. This
town literally swarms with young people.
T.. w. JONES.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Perry
'erry
Marion, April 9.

To the State Herald:
Hearing of late that some of Mr..
Clarke's followers here are making some
feeble claim to Perry county, we offer
our prophetic opinion. There are six
teen beats in the county and we think
Mr.. Clarke will carry not a single one
of them There are u beats having
in the aggregate thirtes-. delegates, and
out of this number Mr.. Clarke may get
seven, and some chance of carrying one
beat with ten delegates; and this is, we
think, a liberal estimate for his entire
strength in the county, should our first
prediction be at fault.
The convention will consist of ninety
two delegates. and treating the blue
eyed boy" most literally he will not get
exceeding twenty delegates, leaving the
red headed gentleman" the balance
another Morgan county affair. But to
avoid all trouble we warn all parties of
an investigating turn of mind that the
conventional rail of 1874 is still on hand
Perry sends greetings to her sister coun-
ties and bids them godspeed in the bat
tie for Joe Johnston and pure and una
dulterated democracy.
VIM. F. HOGUE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Monroe.
Monroeville, April 8.

Monroeville, April 8.
To the State Herald:
After making a thorough canvass of
our county-a canvass which included
public speaking in each of our twelve
beats, as well as interviews with our lead
ing citizens in every part of the county
I am able to give your readers informa-
ton which doubtless will be of interest
to Birmingham and Jefferson county, and
also to the readers of the State Herald
all over Alabama. So far as the popular
vote is concerned, Captain Johnston will
receive in the primary about three times
as many votes as Mr.. Clarke. There are
eighty-three delegates in our county con-
ventlon, which meets on the 18th instant,
and as the plan adopted by our executive
committee is union of both primary
election and convention, and as there are
so many conflicting interests at stake in
the way of candidates for county offices,
Ii is possible, though not It all proba BILE,
that Captain Johnston may carry the
primary overwhelmingly, and yet his op-
ponent may have majority of delegates
In the county convention. Monroe Is
strongly for the free and unlimited coin
age of silver at IS to l, and we are rea-
sonably sure of sending Johnston dele
cation to Montgomery. A conservative
estimate of the complexion of our county
convention is: Johnston, So delegates;
Clarke, 20. So mote 1t be! Very truly
yours, B. L. HlbbAhD.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Bullock.
Union Springs, April

To the State Herald:
Politics has been very lively In Bul-
lock for the last two days. Both john
ston and Clarke men, being enthused
over the coming campaign, have We'd
with each other in elect,oneering, and
have done all they could to secure this
county for their man. Bullock is COM
posed of twelve beats. and sends seven
ty-four delegates to the county conven-
ton Out of these seventy-four dele
gates Captain Johnston will get fifty-one,
leaving twenty-three for Clarke, and
thus carrying the county over his COM
petitor. AS the election day approaches
the politicians become still more en-
Unused and work still harder, but Bull
lock is safe for Johnston.
N. B. POWELL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

Victoria and the British flag. Those
would be the conditions that would ex-
list, and those are the conditions that al
ways exist when people try to strike
with knife in the back.
The Senate.
The senate did a rushing business in
the way of private pension bill in the last
hour of today's session, having cleared
the calendar and passed every pension
bill on 1t, seyenty-five in number, within
sixty minutes. The earlier hours of the
session were taken up in the delivery of
two prepared speeches-one by Mr.. Man
tie, republican, of Montana, and the other
by Mr.. Butler. populist, of North Caro-
lima.
Mr. Mantle's speech was mainly de-
fense of the senators from the silver pro-
ducing states for their action in helping
to defeat the Dingley tariff bill passed
by the house in the early part of the
session. He criticised the bill for being
in the interest of the wool manufacturers
rather than of the wool growers, and he
declared himself as being equally in fa-
vor of bmetallism and of protection to
American industries. He expressed the
hope, therefore, that the finance commit
tee would report back fair tariff bill,
coupled with a provision for free coin
age. AT the close of Mr. Mantle's speech
(his maiden one in the senate) he re-
ceiVed the congratulations of many sena-
discussion with Senator Hawley, repub-
lican, of Connecticut Senator Hoar, re-
publican, of Massachusetts,, and Senator
Mills, democrat, of Texas, the latter
characterizing a protective tariff as a
protective humbug.
Mr.. Buffers speech was in support of
bill heretofore introduced by him for the
establishment of postal telegraph sys-
tenn. Between the close of Mr.. Buffers
speech and the taking up of the pension
bills the Indian appropriation bill made
some progress.
A letter from the general secretary of
the Armenian Relief association was read
by Mr.. Gallinger, republican, of New
Hampshire, in which he presents the ex-
treme urgency of the situation in Tur-
key and asks that steps be taken to stop
the "most appalling sacrifice in the his
tory of the world" Mr. Gallinger ex-
pressed the hope that some means would
be found to check the Turkish atrocities
Mr.. Frye, republican, of Maine, chair
man of the committee on commerce. gave
notice that that committee would be in
session tomorrow, Saturday and Monday
to hear any senators who might desire to
propose amendments to the river and har-
Dor bill, and that the committee would
not hear any afterwards.
At 5:15 o'clock the senate adjourned un-
til tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
SOUNDS FROM THE CAMPAIGN
Another Mission of Misrepre-
Sentation by Mclver.
MORE F B Sc CLARKE CLAIMS
Old MOotf ssSy Will Repudiats the Postmas-
! 3 ter's Organ.
RUM s6S OF THE GROUND SWELL
- =
Ms Greene, MCQUEEN and We'll. Prom
inent Birmingham Citizens, Put in the
Clarke Lists, Although They Are
Supporters of Johnston.
MORE Fb, ,SeE CLARKE CLAIMS
v sdS OF THE GROUND SWELL

THE STATEMENT IN THE MONT
GOMERY ADVERTISER OF THE 9TH
INSTANT THAT AM SUPPORTING
MIR. CLARKE is NOT CORRECT ON
THE CONTRARY, WHILE A SOUND
MONEY MAN" l AM GIVING JOHN
STON- MY LOYAL SUPPORT-DAN-
TEL A. GREENE.
The foregoing card explains itself.
Again 1t is needful for democrats to de-
fend themselves against the mlsrepre-
sentations of d. w. McIver, the Mont
gomery Advertisers slanderer of the
democrats of Morgan county. The Ad-
vertiser yesterday contained a state
ment giving what purported to be a
number of changes from Johnston to
Clarke in this city. Two of them were
candidates for the legisla ture, Messrs.
Dan A. Greene and John Mcqueen. Mr..
Greene has spoken over his signature.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Henry.
Dothan, April Q


To the State Herald
We have left us two days and then
"Greek meets Greek" in the battle of
the ballots" Not much has been said of
Henry because in the beginning of the
contest, being the home of the governor,
it was openly claimed for Clarke as his
proper remuneration for Mobile in the
last campaign. But whatever may have
been the obligation personally of our
governor to the "blue-eyed boy of des-
tiny" the people of good old Henry have
not felt they were called upon to pay.
Unless all signs fail, the governor will
be unable to deliver the goods. And
should it thus happen. let not the gallant
and dashing Richard nor his friends
much blame him, for not a citizen of
Henry county but knows that it's dis
tinguished Oates is thoroughly conscien-
tious in his desire to repay this debt and
that he would readily deliver the county
IL it were possible for him to do so. Let
not them charge him with either insin-
cerity or ingratitude for the people have
thought out this matter for themselves,
and that with the following morally cer-
tain result: There are twenty beats in
the county, with an aggregate of eighty
three delegates, this being the number
that will make up our county conven-
tion. OF these Johnston will, beyond all
question, receive sixteen beats, with
fifty-five delegates in the convention
If we concede all the remainder to
the delegates in the convention. Even
this is conceding him Dothan beat with
it's twenty-one delegates, and nothing
can be more uncertain than the hope of
his friends in carrying this beat. In fact
Johnston forces here are thoroughly con-
fident and jubilant and feel certain of
carrying this, the banner beat, for john
ston You need not be surprised at all If
Henry agrees to make it unanimous for
the ed-headed man, and the Clarke men
here evidently fear 1t may turn out that
way, for Associate Justice" Gibson of
the Advertiser has been here since last
week preparing, it is said, a contest from
Henry The 'blue-eyed boy is also re-
ported to be in upper Henry" trying to
see to 1t that the governor delivers the
goods and repays his debt But he
comes too late. Nothing can stem the
tide and the democracy of Henry county
will send solid delegation to Montgom-
cry for Johnston.
JAMES B. DELL.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Montgomery Safe for Johnston.

Three prominent citizens of Birming-
ham, one a Clarke man, one a Johnston
and one a republican, returned last night
from a visit to Montgomery. Aware of
the political bearings of the three gem
tlemen a State Herald reporter approach
ed them separately as to the political
news afioat at the capital, and here is
their language:
The Clarke man-Things are rather
mixed. / talked with quite number of
gentlemen who are supporters of both
Mr.. Clarke and Mr.. Johnston, and must
admit that Captain Johnston has some
advantage at present. However, Mr..
Clarke's supporters hope to regain their
strength on the day of election. Mr.. Rus
sell speaks there tonight, and 1t Is
thought that he will do much good for
Mr. Clarke.
The Johnston man-The county is con-
ceded to Johnston. Why, j heard 1t on
every corner that Mr.. Clarke and his
friends had given up Montgomery In
fact caucus was held by the Clarke
leaders and they determined to concen-
trate their forces in Jefferson. Clarke
don't stand ghost of a chance to carry
Montgomery. and as an evidence of that
/ know what am talking about. have
$25 even that says Montgomery VIII go
for Johnston. and you are authorized to
refer any taker to my address,
The republican-There Is no doubt but
that Johnston has captured Montgomery.
The best politicians of all parties and
factions make no secret of the fact. L
heard a gentleman remark at the depot
lust before I boarded the train that beat
A. a Clarke stronghold in the city, had
given way and Johnston would carry
that beat beyond all doubt.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Colbert.
T,1sn141ahia Anril @

Tuscumbia, April 8.
To the State Herald:
Colbert county can be relied on for
solid delegation for Johnston In the state
convention.
There will be ninety-five delegates in
our county convention and | do not
think there will be exceeding half doZl
en- Clarke delegates in the convention, If
any at all.
Twenty-one members of the democratic
executive committee of this county are
for Johnston and two for Clarke Ten on
our county officers are for Johnston and
one for Clarke. All of the nominees of
our recent democratic primary in this
county are for Johnston.
There are five weekly newspapers pub
lished in this county and all of them arel
supporting Johnston.
1t is said that there is not Clarke
man in this county west of Tuscumbia
precinct E. b. ALMON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
A johnston Crowd at Irondale.

Attorney G. b. Powell addressed the
citizens of Irondale last night In the
brick hall. There were between seven
ty-fve and 100 voters present.
Mr.. Powell among other things, told
his hearers that this was the first time
since the war that the democratic party
of the south was going before the coun-
try on issues other than that of white
supremacy; that this primary In Ala
bama would determine the question
whether the party as an organization
would stand by its ancient faith, or
whether 1t would lie awake at nights
struggling with conversion
He explained why the demonstration
of 1873 was a crime. that at the time of
the passage of that act the people OF the
United States owed several billions OF
dollars in bonds; that the word dollar
had a weII-defined mea ming by law. and
that at the time said bonds were issued.
the word dollar meant certain number
of grain of silver. and at that time everN
owner of silver bullion had the right to
carry 1t to the mints and have II coined
Continued on Fifth Paae)
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10

twenty-five delegates for Colonel Clarke.
Durig the past two weeks many changes
from Clarke toAJohnston are reported in
this county, and / have heard of only
one Johnston man who is hating between
two opinions. He will most likely drop
back in the Johnston column and take
his old seat in the band wagon.
The delegation from this county will go
instructed for Johnston, but If there is
a prorate throughout the state, Lawrence
would be willing for Clarke to have his
full strength.
All is lovely and harmonious up here.
| believe the Clarke men at heart want
Johnston nominated, because they know
1t is best for the grand old democratic
party. Respectfully,
JOURD WHITE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-10
Marion.
Guin, April 9.

To the State Herald
The democratic primary will be held in
this (Marion) county on next Saturday.
the 18th instant, and the governor will
be voted for direct by the people and
there will be about 100 votes cast. of
which Captain Johnston will get at least
1000 and Clarke 100, the candidate getting
the majority of the votes cast getting
the solid delegation from this county,
which insures a solid delegation for
Captain Johnston.
This county is entitled to four dele
gates
We think this is very conservative
estimate of the vote that will be cast,
but 1t is conceded by great many that
Colonel Clarke will not get that amount.
j. w. WILDES.