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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.
Few Executives in Late Years Have Had
IL Majority of the Votes Cast.

IL Authority OF the OteS Cast.
Eight Presidents of the United States
have failed in securing majority of the
suflragcs of their fellow citizens mt the
polls, says the correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Ledger. These eight are Polk,
Taylor, Buchanan, Lincoln in 1860.
Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland in 1884, and
Harrison. In 1924 Andrew Jackson had
Il plurality of 30, SOL in total vote of
about 352, 600, but the election was
thrown into the House of Representa-
tives. and by that body Join Quincy
Adams was elected
The following is n statement of the
plurality by which each of the Presi-
dents, beginning with Jackson's first cleo
ton, obtained the Presidency:
1S2S-Jackson, 13S, 1874 majority.
1S32-Jackson, 124, 300 majority over
ALL
1S3G-Nan Buren,, "a s93 majority.
1S40-W. H. Harrison, 139, 256 majority.
1Sl4-Polk had plurality over Clay of
IS, 40, but Clay and Birney together had
n majority over Polk--o "a, 1875. Polk was
the first President elected by minority
of the popular vote.
lSlS-Taylor had n plurality over Cass
of l39, I5i, but Cass and Van Buren, to-
gether had II majority over him of 81 roc.
1So2-Pierce had majority of 80, 747
over Scott and John p. Hale
lSj6-Buchanan had plurality of 1885,
800 over Fremont but Fremont and Fill
more had ii majority over. him of 81 .620.
1SGO-I4iDcoln had aplurality over
Douglas of 491, l95, but was in the minor
ity on the popular vote to the extent of
Oh. 0f9
1s64--Lincoln's majority was 4O7, 3la.
lS6S-Grant' majority was 800, lj6
lS12-Grant'S plurality over Greeley
was '62, 99l and his majority over all was
,2S, 90.
1siG-Tildcn's plurality over Hayes
was POO, go, and his majority over all
was III, 037
Gnriield.s majority over Hancock was
LOIS, but he was in Il minority of 412, :
2S9.
1SSl-Clevcland had plurality of 81. :
GS3 over Blaine, but on the whole vote he
was in Il minority of 234,3 lj.
lSSS-Cleveland' plurality over Har-
rison was 9S,0l7, while the total vote
over Harrison was 800 $40
lS92-Clevcland over Harrison, 3OS,.
$40, over Harrison and Weaver, 1872.
Al present Grant in his candidacy of
1872 has the plurality record, while
Grover Cleveland has the distinction of
having received the largest vote ever
given IL Presidential candidate
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
School books and supplies at lowest
prices. Gravatt's Fair, 0 Salem avenue
THE TINES PRIZE PIANO.
Ronnoke. VA. .Mnv hi 1S0

TO The Times:-We desire to say
that the Jewett Upright Piano, which
the Times has purchased from us and
placed on exhibition at our warerooms,
is in every respect one of the finest and
best pianos on the American market for
the price. The retail price of this piano
is fixed at 800 by the Jewett Piano Com
pany.
We further desire to say that the Hob
bic Piano Co. hereby offers to the winner
of this instrument $500 cash for the same
provided he or she purchases Piano
from us at any time between now and
when the final decision is made.
This offer is made to prevent any one
holding of the purchase of an instrumcn.
until this Piano is awarded Very truly,
lIobbie Piano Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30

votes. Other elections We're very much
more sided, and the most noted in
stance was in 1920, when james Madison
received 23l electoral votes and John
Quincy Adams WAS given but one. That
! was, however, rirer occurrence follow
ing a c;t,npaign that WAS practically 10
contest.
General Winfield Scott, when pitted
against Franklin Pierce in 1869. carried
but four States, and received forty-two
electoral votes rs against 254 for his com
petitor. The states which that year went
for General Scott were Rhode Island
Vermont, Kentucky and ennessce.
This was the next election after the sue
cessful termination of the American mill
itnry campaign against Mexico, in which
General Scott was prominent figure,
and his overwhelming defeat was pain
full surprise to him and his friends.
Twelve years prior to that event General
William Henry Harrison defeated Mar
tin Van Buren, by an electoral vote of 23l
to GO.
President I.iucoln's majority in 1860
was 81, his total vote being $50. Isn't
when he made his second race apaipst
General George b. McClelland, he came
close TO getting the whole electoral vote.
McClelland carried but three States-New
Jersey, Delaware and Kentucky-which
gave him an aggregate Of but 81 votes,
us against 2l2 for the Republican can.
didate.
Gen. Grants first campaign, which was
waged with Horatio Seymour, of New
York, resulted in his favor by II vote Of
2l4 to so. Seymour carried but seven
States, but with these went New York.
and much to the surprise of most of the
politicians of that day, Oregon also went
Democratic The other five were New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky
ana Louisiana.
Horace Greedy, who distinguished him.
self ut the head of the New York Trib-
une, ran against Gen. Grant in 1872. Mr.
Greedy died before Congress passed upon
the returns, but had he lived the vote
cast for him would have been but g.
His ticket carried Georgia, Missouri
Maryland, Texas, Tennessee and Ken
lucky. and when the electoral vote was
polled, they We're divided between b.
Graft Brown. Thomas a. Hendricks
Charles j. Jenkins and David Davis.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30

but wishing and hoping won't help him.
It is what he does, and not what he
wishes that serve his purpose. If n man
is losing fesh and IS nervous, irritable,
sleepless and debilitated, lie may wish he
would get well, but one bottle of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
do more than an ocean of wishes. If a
man is OH tie way to consumption, lie
should make stop as quickly as pos
sible. He should put on brakes. He
needn't be afraid he has consumption il
he will do the right tling-if he will
just take the right medicine. The Cold
ell Medical Discovery cures incipient
and we'll developed consumption. Con-
sumption is germ disease and blood
disease. The "Golden Medical Dis
covery" kills the germs and purifes the
blood. 1t increases the appetite, helps
digestion, makes assimilation perfect,
and so builds up solid, adolescence flesh.
Hundreds of grateful people afflicted
with consumption, bronchial, throat and
kindred diseases, have testified that it
has actually saved their lives. For the
sake of the information they contain,
some OF these letters lave been included
in Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, a thousand page, illustrated
book, which will be sent free on receipt
of twenty-on (2I one-cent stamps TO
pay for mailing Onlp. Every family
Should have a copy for ready reference
in case of sudden sickness or accidents.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
No. Cos Main Street, Buffalo, n. y.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
\ SUBJECT OF GREAT INTEREs
Above all be careful of yonr ewes.

Abovc all be careful of your eyes.
Call on Prof. Hirschberg, the recog-
nized New York eye specialist, or one of
his stalf, who will be in Roanoke from
November to r. inclusive, at the store
of his agents, VanT.ear Bros, and have
your eyes fitted with pair of his cele-
brated spectaclcs and eyeglasses. Con
sultation free.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
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and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded Price %
cents per box. For sale ut Massie's Phar-
macy, 100 Jefferson street, Roanoke
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30

With two little children subject to
croup we do not rest easy without a bot
tie OF Chamberlains Cough Remedy in
the house, for the most severe attacks
quickly succunb to few doses of it,
Morrison, Colo, BUD. For sale at % and
% cents per bottle by The Chas. Lyle
Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30

w. X. Andrews s; Co., go Salem ave,
nue. are prepared to furnish on short no.
tice Pocahontas, Toms Creek, Banner,
Russell Greek, Thacker, Red Ash, Kim
bail, Brush Mountain, Anthracite and
Splint coal. Look out for the belled
teams.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
ANlATErR TRAINING.

yes" she replied. "time was when n
divorce on the ground of cruelty was no
good to an actress, but it's different now
with the new method of dramatic train
ing"
OF course it was better TO be beaten by n
regular Instructor, but that was not neces-
sary.-Detroit Tribune.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
N NV Norf9|ks@Western
azHrrz1zzz.Ea Schedule in Effect

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Schedule in Effec. April 10, 1906
WESTBOUND LEAVE ROANOKE
DAILY.
500 n III. washington and Chattanooga
limited) for Bristol, intermediate sta
lions and the South and West. Pull
man sleepers to New Orleans and Mem
phis. Connects at Radford for Blue
field and Pocahontas.
4:2j p. M, the Chicago Express for Rad
ford, Bluefield, Pocahontas, Kenova,
Cincinnati, indianapolis, St. Louis,
Kansas City. Columbus and Chicago
Pullman Buffet Sleeper Roanoke to.
Columbus. Also for Pulaski, Wythe-
Vile, Bristol, Knoxville Chattanooga
and intermediate points.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT ROANOKE.
From Norfolk 7:35 n. M; 4;15 p. m.
From Hagerstown $40 a. m; 4:05 p. III.
From Winston 400 D. III.
From Bristol and the West 1906 noon:
$50 p. III.
NORTH AND EASTBOUND, LEAVE,
ROANOKE DAILY
1915 noon for Petersburg Richmond and
Norfolk.
1915 noon for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York.
Pullman sleepers Roanoke to Norfolk
and Iynchburg to Richmond
1000 p. m. washington and Chattanooga.
limitetD for Washington, Hagerstown,
Philadelphia and New York Pullman
sleepers to Washington via. Shenan-
doah Junction and Baltimore and Ohio
railroad.
Durham Division-Leave Lynchburg
ONION station) daily $50 p. IN. for
South Boston and Durham and inter
mediate stations.
Winston Salem Division--Laave Roanoke
Union station) daily 1925 noon and
500 IA. m. daily, except Sunday Camp
bell street station) for Rocky Mount,
Martinsville, Winston-Salem and inter
mediate stations.
For all additional information apply
ut ticket Office or to w. Il. Bevll, General
Passenger Agent, Roanoke. Va
NJ +. Bragg, Travelling Passenger
Agent
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
Some men are afraid

Some men are afraid
of death, some are
not. Most of us
would rather not meet
the grim destroyer to-
day. We would rather
put it off until to-rnor-
row, or until next
year. Mere wishes do
not count for much in
the matter. A man
may not want to die.
He may not want to
\ be sick. He may wish
aand hope and pray
that lie will not be
sick nor meet death.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-10-30
Dollars
Come

when you put q good
advertisement of a good
article in g. good medium.
1t pays to advertise in
THE TIMES We but
repeat what others say.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
Gen. Alger.

Gen. Russell Alger, ex-governor of
Michigan, said that in speech yester-
day in Boston, Bryan had said that no
nation ever prospered, which con-
Quoted it's affairs on gold standard.
If there is no more integrity than
this-if man whom we look to as a
candidate for the presidency makes
statements having no more founda-
tion than this, where are we to 60 to
for truthfulness? Don't you think
England pretty prosperous country,
financially? Then there is Germany
and France on a gold standard, and
France is the most prosperous country
in the world. We mean by gold
standard that we will have a standard
of values which is standard all over
the world. The coin which we call
gold is of the same value every year
aud every day and in every country.
We are one of many nations trad
ing with each other, and having settle
ments to make with each other, as
business men settle at the bank.
Bryan makes statements having no
foundation of facts, and you will join
me in saying that it is our duty to
turn him down. You who are the old
guard of the Republic have duty to
perform to save the nation. On the
night of Nov. End light your camp
fires on every hilltop of the nation
and defend It's honor.
Gen. Baker proposed three cheers
for the soldiers, which were given,
and then Gen. Alger advanced and
proposed three more cheers, which
were given with heartiness. Gen.
Howard advanced and asked everyone
to wave his or her hat or handkerchief
for Mckinley, and this was done with
great cheering and tiger.
The party then took the cars again,
several needing assistance. Corporal
Tanner walks on two cork legs, and
several were minus at least one limb.
AS the train pulled out, the, party
stood on the rear platform and waved
their hats and shouted goodbye, and
Gen. Alger asked all to be on hand in
November and see that Minnesota
casts as big majority as Michigan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
HOG CHOLERA RAMPANT.
From the st. Peter Herald

From the st. Peter Herald
For some time this section of the
country has been infested with hog
cholera, or some equally fatal malady,
which goes by that name, for the want
of a better. During the last few
weeks it has been especially severe in
its voyages and is striking down whole
herds of swine in short order Dennis
O'Brien had one herd of $50 hogs and
of these he has lost 100 and expects
that the other twenty will soon fol-
low. The malady spreads rapidly and
where it enters herd Of swine,
nothing seems able to stop the fatal
work. 1t is estimated that the pres
ence of the disease will cost Nicollet
and LIE Sueur counties over 100000
The general verdict is to the effect
that the disease is not cholera, but
some affection of the lungs after the
nature of tuberculosis. This however
is not accepted by some and just what
this disease is, is not determined. OF
it's fatal effects there is no question
and up to date it has no remedy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

list of the regular army, who lost an
arm at Fair Oaks and was the COM
mander of several army corps, spoke
of the sweet strains of music which
he heard as the train pulled in, and
now the sun had broken out. He
said that the last time that he was in
Mankato was SO years ago, and it was
80 degrees below zero. A friend had
given him shelter and warmth. The
bluff which faced him reminded him
of Lookout Mountain, and he re-
counted a pathetic incident of the
battle there. He said that it was
proper to show devotion for the past,
but some should be given at the pres
ent time. He would give way to Gen.
Alger, the toughest rider of the war
after Sheridan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02

know that 100000 Democrats of New
York desire the election Of William
Mckinley, of Ohio. (Applause.) l am
here to tell you, my friends, that be-
lieve that William McKinley's ma
jority in New York state will be half
million votes-not less. Applause.
And in proportion to your population
in Minnesota, 1 look for as great a
majority here for Mckinley.
1 want to know how this audience
stands land all who favor honest money
hold up your hands. almost every
hand went up.) 1 see some girls
hands up-they are small but white.
1 want to hear from the other side,
and all who want cheap, deprecated
money, and dollars with Al per cent
wind, hold up your hands. Zone
hand, said to be Tom Cush's-we beg
his pardon if we were wrongly inform
ed = went up. Applause.) If
any of you ladies are for cheap
money, hold up your pretty,
white hands. None went up. More
When l came west l was
told that would see an awful lot of
Bryan men, but not only have l
found sixteen to one to be for Nc
Kinley, but l 900 to l. 1 am satisfied.
Good bye, and god bless you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or consti-
tutianal disease, and in order to cure
it you must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years, and is reg
ular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredi-
ents is what produces such wonder
full results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
Gen. Stewart.

Gen. Thos. j. Stewart, adjutant
general of Pennsylvania, said that he
wanted to say to the lone friend on
the dray wagon who had raised his
hand for cheap money, that this is a
congregation of saints. We will al
ways take sinners in. Laughter. If
this had been an ordinary campaign
not one of us would have been out
here. These generals, who have jew
eled their lives with deeds of patriot
ism all the way, would be at their
homes. Corporal Tanner is one of the
fellows who has been clipping
patriotic coupons ever since the war,
having an amputation every now and
then, having had the surgeons knife
at his limbs seven times since Confed-
crate shells did their work on him.
The good, SOUND sense, loyal Demo-
Gratis, have constituted themselves a
national board of health. Gen. Sickles
said that when the Democratic house
hold was full of smallpox he had to
go and join the healthy people, and
when the thing became all right, and
there was no smallpox left, maybe he
would go back. But the red flag is
before the Chicago conventions work.
There is smallpox, reputation, an
archy there-keep away-go around
the block. Gen. Sickles wants all the
old boys to form in line, dress to the
right, and be on duty Nov. 3rd for all
they stood for in 1868. All will be
there, and will prove that the people
stand together when the integrity of
the nation is at stake. There are two
candidates in the field, and we have
in one of them one of the finest vol
unteer soldiers who ever marched
under the flag of his country. En-
listing at seventeen years of age, Nc
Kinley came out Major.
l had rather go to my grave than be
associated with Bryan in going
through the land thanking God for the
distress in the land, as he has done,
and wishing for greater distress, be-
cause it would help his party. am
not with the men who make distress
stepping stone to political prefer
ment. I had rather be with these old
soldiers here, who have given their
time without pay, to help save their
country again. l have no bonds or
stocks, and not even farm-I
only own myself, but that is on the
right side. The speaker closed by ap-
pealing to all to go up and put in a
vote on election day for that soldier,
Christian and man-McKinley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
Sept. Acct. 16.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the conditions
OF certain mortgage executed by William j.
the Mankatn MntuaI Rnildinp and foap hSSo
citation, a corporation duly created and ex-
listing under and by virtue of the laws of the
state OF dated April
the register of deeds in and for the county of
Blue Earth, in the State of Minnesota, on the
First day of June. A. d. 1896, at o'clock in the
afternoon, in Book 46 of Mortgages, on page 80,
by which mortgage there was conveyed and
granted the following described real estate
situate in the County of Blue Earth aforesaid
division of lot One % in Block % of Cummings
addition to Mankato, except the Westerly
Four az feet of said lot Nineteen 90, to secure
eighteen dollars, with interest at the rate of
eight per cent per annum, according to the
conditions of certain promissory note bear
ing same date as said mortgage, made by the
William j. Dunn and Anna Dunn to said
Mankato Mutual Building and Loan Asso-
alton, and there being due and unpaid upon
said note and mortgage, at the date OF this
six dollars, all of which said mortgage
now declares to be due and payable to it. That
said mortgagors have neglected to pay the
fore the same became delinquent and said
mortgage has been obliged to and did on June
1st, 1896, pay said taxes against said land
to the sum of Nine and 20-100 and the same is
due and payable to aid mortgage with eight
per cent interest as provided in said mortgage
and no action or proceeding at law or otherwise
having been instituted to recover the amount
of said mortgage debt or any part thereof;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that by
virtue and in pursuance of power of sale in
said mortgage contained and Herewith re-
corded, and of the statute in such case made
and provided, the above dercrlbed premises will
be sold at public auction, at the east front door
of the court house, in and for said county of
Blue Earth and at the City of Mankato, there
in, Saturday, the 18th day of October "A d. 1885,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy the
amount of said mortgage debt then due and I'M
paid together with said Nine and 21-1OO dollars
taxes paid by said MORTGAGE as aforesaid with
interest thereon at per cent from June LIST
1896 together with the costs and expenses of
such foreclosure proceeding, including twenty
five dollars attorneys fees as stipulated in said
mortgage; and the said mortgage will be
hereby foreclosed.
Dated August 31st, 1896.
MANKATO MUTUAL BUILDING AND
LOANS ASSOCIATION. Mortgage.
THos. HUGHES,
Attorney for Mortgagee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
Corporal Tanner.

Corporal Tanner, eX-commissioner
OF pensions, of Washington, D. c., re-
ferred to the third army corps badge
a red diamond shaped cloth sewed on
one side of the hat, and originated by
Phil. Kearney, but afterwards adopted
by Gen. Sickle's corps. He said that
Col. VIM. Thomas, of Mankato, turns up
and tells us that the badges were made
by'two Mankato young ladies, Miss
Nettie Porter and Miss Nellie Pay.
He acknowledged the beautiful senti-
ment which inspired the makers, who
knew how to touch their hearts. We
are engaged in cause as patriotic as
that of 1S61-for the preservation and
perpetuity of the country. We are
now in the congressional district of
one tof the most splendid opponents
of the St. Louis financial plank. You
will make 10 mistake by sending Mr..
McCleary back to Congress by unan-
imous vote. The figures given by
Gen. Sickles in regard to New York
are not excessive. Tammany hall is
cut in two. Out here we are told of
the splendid chance Bryan has in the
east, but l want to say that in the
east he will receive decree to sit
down and study and learn something
OF his country. Gen. Howard, here.
was in the army for 46 years, and
never voted during that time, and we
don't know what his politics are, but
how he voted for the Union! He left
an arm on the battle field, as Sleep
ing sword and shield for him on and
after the battle. You cannot make
mistake if you follow in the lead of
Gems. Sckles and Howard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-02
A SPLENDID THING.
Kings Handbook of the United States
lover Twenty-Six Hundred Illus
trations With Fifty-Three Colored
flaps.

Mankato is being canvassed by a
young lady for Kings Handbook of
the United States. The book con-
tains nearly thousand pages, and is
profusely Illustrated. The arrange
ment of the book as adopted is a treat
ment by states, preceded by general
article upon the whole country and
the federal relations and functions.
1t is work of rare value to every
student. 1t is comprehensive in every
particular, and the portion relating to
any state can be read easily and
quickly. The fund of information
it contains is of such character as to
command it to every library, and we
bespeak for the canvasser the kindly
consideration of the literary people of
Mankato.