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HERE'S YOUR PROSPERITY,
Railroad Employees Are Disappointed-Men
Discharged and Wages Are Cut.

Railroad Employees Are DisappOinted-Men
Discharged and Wages Are Cut.
Lima, o., Nov. 9. The railroad em-
ployes and other workmen throughout
the country who were led by the re-
publicans to believe that by the sue
cess of the gold ticket they would have
more and better employment are ap-
parently doomedto bitter disappoint-
ment so far as two railroads running
through this city are concerned.
The great Pennsylvania corporation
this morning made a reduction of 10
per cent. in the wages of their section
employees of this division, as well as
discharging number of them. The
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Com
pany, which was the father of the rail
road employees "sound money" club
movement in Northwestern Ohio, dis
charged several car builders and car
penters employed in their shops here,
It is very fortunate for the gold mer
that these reductions. did not take
place before election.
The railroad companies state they
always reduce theirforce at this season
of the year, and that the men who
were reduced 10 per cent. in wages
were reduced 124 per cent in time.
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Palmer and BuckneF.

When, some weeks ago, Hon. John
M. Palmer and Hon. Simon Bolivar
Buckner were nominated for president
and yice-president, respectively, by the
bolting democrats at indianapolis, we
ventured the prediction that by the
close of the campaign they would be
objects of almost universal contempt
and ridicule. We think we may say
this morning that our prophecy has
been fulfilled.
At no time during the contest have
they been seriously considered for the
places to which they pretended to aspire.
1t has been understood on all sides
that their candidacy was absurd that
they never would have been considered
for the fraction of an instant by any
convention representing q real party /;
they were performing simply as decoys
to trap timid and unwary democrats
and deliver them TO Mr.. Hanna to swell
the triumphal procession of Mckinley.
Nobody has regarded them with re-
spect. No one has contributed to their
fund except as means Of promoting
the republican cause. Nobody wanted
to elect them. Nobody has offered
them the poor travesty Of reverence
and honor. They have gone through
the country, Q couple Of transparent
mountebanks and bummers. Robert
Macaire and Jacques Strop themselves
were not more impudent impostors. 1t
seems incredible that they could have
expected more than half eontemptuous
liberation, yet oftener than once they
have resented it with fury that made
them only more ridiculous. They
have, in fact, saddened US with the
thought that ont Of more than seventy
millions Of people they only have failed
to realize their pitiful predicament.
Mckinley will be elected, and he will
administer the affairs of government
as best he can under the conditions
that beset him. Bryan will be defeated, !,
and will return to private life, conscious
of having made the most gallant and
most brilliant fight that man ever made
against overwhelming and unconquer-
able odds. Both will be shrined in
the affection, the confidence, and the
respect of those who have followed
them throughout. Both will be recog-
nized by all their fellow citizens as
genuine gladiators in genuine arena.
But these poor puppets, these make
believe champions Of tinsel cause
they will, along with their beggarly
retinues Of allies, the Bynums, the
CoCkrans, and the sulking Hills, pass
from the stage without one cheering
word or plying tear, fortunate beyond
their best Deserts if they be forgotten
utterly. The world forgiyes the man
who will not vote against his con-
science. II never forgives and it is
seldom able to forget the man who
plays the huckster with his dignity
Washington Post.
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McKINLEY'G ADMINISTRATION.

Mr.. Bryan has accepted defeat man
fully, as he met manfully the shock of
combat, and has telegraphed to Major
Mckinley his congratulations in this
wise:
Senator Jones has just informed me
that the returns indicate your election,
aud hasten to extend my congratula-
tions. We have submitted the issue to
the American people and their will is
law.-William j. Bryan.
That Mr.. Bryan made gallant
struggle for victory his most bitter en-
emies will concede. That he comes out
of the conflict a greater man than he
was when he entered it ; that his efforts
for election have been characterized by
tact, dignity and almost unprecedented
ability, his opponents ought to admit.
Defeat must bring disappointment to
him, but it can not bring modification.
1t is well that the defeat is one which,
though not sweeping, is still conclu-
sive We who pressed the Bryan cause
dreaded the effect of the huge republi-
can campaign fund, of the coercive
methods employed by republican sym
pathizers, Of the seeming conspiracy Of
the press TO befog the issues and to be-
foul the candidates Of the democracy.
All Of these agencies were employed
against the. democratic ticket to their
fullest degree, but, however great their
influence, they we're not the determin-
ing factors in the election. The issues
were submitted to the people, and the
people expressed their convictions-re-
pudiated Bryan as they repudiated
Cleveland in 1887 struck down democ-
racy as they struck down republican
ism in 1892.
Mr.. Mckinley will now become presi-
dent after one Of the most hotly con.
tested electious of the later years of
the republic. He will have house of
representatives at his beck and call,
and senate SO nearly in accord with
his views that little tact alone on his
part will be needed TO bend it to his
wishes. He will be the ruler for four
years-the "strong man" who, as Mr..
Oleveland's minister to the court Of st.
James says, the American people need
to keep them orderly. Will he rise TO
the occasion? Will he discard the as
sociates whose character, more than
his, has inspired doubt Of him ? Will
he ''restore prosperity" or-failing
that, as any one might fail-wilf he at
least strive for justice to all men and
for the demolition Of special privileges
to any men9 Probably he will try, for
no man was ever big enough to be-
come candidate for the presidency
who had not in his heart ideals which
scared above subseryiency to any class,
or particularly to any mercenary in
terest. It is not Mckinley, but his as
sociates,, whom the people dread, and
IL he shall govern, indeed, and not
through ministers chosen by Mark
Hanna, his administration will be not
dangerous even though it may not be
inspiring. York Journal.
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Bryan Might Easily Have Won.

An examination of the figures of last
Tuesdays vote results in some very
curious and interesting revelations. 1t
will be remembered that The Post,
from the very first, insisted that Bry-
ans chances were good, that at any
stage of the campaign his election was
possibility, and that McKinley's eIec-
tion, although we regarded it highly
probable, depended after all upon a
very narrow and uncertain margin. As
unanswerable proof that we were right
in this, we now call attention to the
following table, showing how change
of little more than %, 900 votes, dis
tributed over nine states, would have
elected Bryan, notwithstanding his big
maiOritieS alsewhare
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COuldn't Find His Vote.

Columbus, Inl., Nov. 6.-Ex- Con-
gressman Cooper, who Topped from
Bryan and the Thicago platform to the
gold standard ticket, and declared in a
public speech here on Friday night be-
fore the election that his patriotism and
honor compelled him to vote for Pal
mer and Bnckner, voted in the Fifth
precinct, but when the ballots were
counted not single Palmer and Buck
ner ticket was found in the ballot box.
Cooper still insists that he voted for
the gold standard, but the election
officers failed to find it.
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Deafness Can Not.be Cured

BY local applications as they can not reach
the diseased portion Of the ear. There is only
one way toCure deafness, and that is by conSti-
tutonal remedies. Deafness is caused by nm
infiamed condition OF the mucous lining OF the
eustachiau tube. When this tube gets infiamed
you have a rumbling soundor imperfect hearing
and when 1t is entirely closed deafness is the
result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an inhamed condition oi
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Huddred Dollars for any
case Of deafness Caused by catarrh) that car
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fol
circulars, free.
f. ], CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
eaB" Sold by druggists, 75c.
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A Valuable Prescription.

Editor Morrison of worthington Ind, Sun,
writes You have valuable prescription in
Electric BitteFs. aud can cheerfully recon-
mend 1t for constipation and sick headache, and
as general system tonic It has no equal
Mrs Annie Stehle, 20s5 Cottage Grove avenue,
Chicago, was all run down, could not eat nor
digest food, had bsckaehe which never left
her ana felt tired and weary, b1t six bottles OF
Electric Bitters restored her health and re-
newed her strength. Price 50 cents and si.O0
Get bottle at Mcfarland 8 Boltoss drug store
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NO STOP.
Bryan viii Spend the Next Four Years Ad.
yancing the Cause of Bimetallism.

Bryan Will Spend the Next Four Years Ad.
yancing the Cause of Bimetallism.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.-Mr. Bryan
today sent the following reply to tele-
gram from Messrs. Siegel, Cooper &
Co., .ofNew York, Offering him $25, 900
a year to attend to the law business of
the firm:
"During the next four years expect
to devote as much time as possible to
the advocacy of bimetallism, and, there
fore, can not consider the proposition
made by you. I appreciate the conf
dence which your offer implies.
"W. j. BRYAN"
Mr.. Bryan has replied to some other
of the offers of employment at high
salaries which he has received since
election day, declining them on the
ground that he desires to be free to de-
vote large portion of his time in the
future to the advocacy of bimetalfism.
He said in reply to questions that he
had not arranged the details OF his
plans, but that he would enter upon nc
line of work which wodld interfere with
his main purpose. He has agreed to
address a public meeting in Denvera at
an early day, but beyond this has made
no engagements for the immediate
| future.
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Wellman VIII Contest.

Wayne, w. Va, Nov. 6.-As re-
suit of Scott Copley, republican, being
elected circuit clerk of Wayne county,
it is now alleged that James P. Well
man will contest and have a recount.
1t is no conceded that Garrett, repub-
lican, is elected state senator over
Watts, democrat, by about 100 ma
iority.
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REDUCTIONS

In Wages of Miners and Railroad Employees
Predicted.
Charleston, w. Va, Nov, GA very
prominent and one of the leading coal
and coke operators Of The New River
coal fields, who voted for Mckinley,
stated, here last night that within a
short time the wages of coal miners
and of railroad employees would have
to be reduced considerably in order to
adjust matters to the single gold stan.
dard.
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Many Not Courted.

Pomeroy, Ohio, Nov. e.-The official
canvass just completed shows thai
2, 397 votes we're cast. Of which 7,OlG
were counted. This is S71 more than
returned by the assessors. Mckinley
gets 4,697, Bryan 1881, Levering 80,
BenHy 20, Palmer . and Machette /
Plurality, s,176. ao.r 3
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4 Household Remedy.

And 1t never fails 10 cure rheumatism,
catarfh, pimples, blotches and all diseases
arising from impure blood, Is Botanic BleOd
Balm (B. B. b. Thousands endorse 1t as the
best remedy ever offered 20 mankind. The
thousands Of cures performed By this remedy
are almost miraculous. Try 1t. Only sl.OO pei
large bottle. For sale by druggists. See I'd.
vertisement elsewhere.
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A Free Ticket To Texas

would cost you more via other lines than a
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Memphis and Charleston R. R., because you
90 straight through without the long lay-overs
that you would have via other lines, but our
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Tenn. ErI Yli &.M
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CleyeIand's Vote.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 6.-Plurality
for Mckinley in Guyahoga county was
5,682. The city Of Cleveland has not
been figured separately.
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BuckIen,s ArnIca salya.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises
ulcers, salt rheuIn, fever sores, tettcr, chRppec
hands, chilblaips, eorns and all skin eRuptionB,
and positively cures piles or no pay required,
It is guaranteed TO gre perfect satisfaction bI
money refunded. Price " cents per box, Y
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DUPED.
ShOemakers Wages Reduced Instead Of a
Promised Raise.

ShOemakers' Wages Reduced instead OF
Promised Raise.
Auburn, Me-, Nov. 6,-Notices to the
effect that if Mckinley were elected
employees of the Asa Cushman Shoe
Manufacturing Company would get
more work and better wages were post
ed in the shops several days before
election. Yesterday the vampers' wages
were reduced from eight to six cents a
case, and the best men, who have been
earning $1,60, will now average 81, 90 a
day. This work paid from 15 to 20
cents case four years ago, and today's
cut of 25 per cent. is very discouraging
to the men.
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Sutherlands Eagle Eye Salve Is not only the
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ronghness Of the skin quicker than any known
For sale BY Mcfarland $ Bolton. druggists,
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the REASON why

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malorltles elsewhere

Total electoral votes, go.
Total Mckinley msiorities, 80, 500.
Now, suppose there had been these
changes from Mckinley to Bryan in
the different states respectively:
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Suns shine

down stairs without clasping my hand
over my heart and resting. In fact, 1t
would almost take my breath away. ] suf-
fered so did not care to live, yet l had
much to live for. There is no pleasure in
life II deprived OF health, for life becomes
q burden. Hoods Sarsaparilla does far
more than advertised. After taking one
bottle, 1t is sufficient to recommend
ITSELF" MRS. ]. L. SMITH, Beloit, Iowa.
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DR.. Miles Restorative Nervlne,

9ta0lt WVNf'iVN % w
Dr.. Miles Restorative Nervine,
I was then unable TO get to sleep until
we'll on toward daylight, and during all
this time ! had a deep, heavy pain in my
left side. / spds most miserable, sndeed, but
could sleep all night just as we'll as lever
did. The Nespins Is the only remedy that
gave me any relief whatever. am now
well and strong, and | thank God epeTp ddn
Of nv luc for DR.. Miles NefVlne.
MRS. JULIA A. BROWN.
DR.. Miles Nervine is sold on q positive
guarantee that the first bottle will benefit.
All druggists sell 1t at 81, 6 bottles for S.. OF
Il will be sent prepaid. on receipt OF price
By the DR.. Miles Medical Co. Elkharts Ind.
Dr.. Miles Nervine R'..sEss ...s.s,,s
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DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey cures Group and
whooping cough,
Fors by McFarlaAd 4 Bolton, druggists.
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l ObacCo.

No crop varies more inqual.
IItty according to grade of ferti
hzers used than tobacco. Pot
ash is. its most important re-
quirement, producing a large
yield Of finest grade leaf. Use
only fertilizers containing at
least 1917 actual
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Suffered Eighteen Years.
Pains Departed and Sleep Came.

Mrs. Julia A. Brown, of Covington, Tenn.
whose husband has charge of the electric
light plant at that place, has been great
sufferer. Her ailments and speedy cure
are best described by herself, as follows:
"For 1s years suffered from nervousness
and indigestion. tried every remedy rec
ommended by family and friends, but l
could get no relief at oil. Two years ago,
while being treated by three local physi-
clans. Drs, Barrett Maley and Sherod, they
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Potash,x.o,

in form of sulphate. To in
sure a clean burning leaf, avoid
fertilizers containing chlorine.
All about Potashthe results of its use by actual ex
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-is
told IN little book which publish and will gladly
asi free to any farmer in America who will write for IL
GERMAN KALI WORKS, '-.e-
20 Nassau St. New York
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q GIoon

OF i'll health, dependency and despair,
gives way to the sunshine of hope,
happiness and health, upon taking
Hoods SarsOparilla, because it gives
renewed life and vitality to the blood,
and through that imparts
nerve siren n 9Th, vigor
and energy - to the whole
body. Read this letter.
"HoodsSsr ~ saparilIa
helped me wonderfully,
changed sickness to health, gloom to sun
shine. No pen can describe what suf-
fered. l was deathly sick, had sick head
aches every few days and those terrible
tired, respondent feelings, with heart
troubles so that l could not go up and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-11-12

Whsn the children wake up in the night
coughing one dose Of Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey Is ell that's needed.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1896-11-12

ana through
nerve siren
and energy
body. Read
"Hood's Sar
helped m
The record-union., 1896-04-13
OLYMPIC GAMES.
A Grand Banquet. and the King Com.
pliments Foreign Contestants.

A Grand Banquet. and the King Com
pliments Foreign Contestants.
ATHENS, April PA grand banquet
was given at the palace to-day, at which
260 guests were present, including the
organizers Of the Olympic games and
the contestants. Many toasts were
given. The King made a speech In
French, in which he made the follow
ing reference to the foreign contestants,
which elected loud and prolonged ap-
plause: Let me express the pleasure
that all feel in seeing you come here to
take part in the Olympian games. Your
reception shows how the Greek people
rejoiced to receive you. l seize this
occasion to extend my warmest con-
gratulations to the victorS. Soon you
will return to your homes. 1 will not
say adieu to you, but au revoir. Keep
good souvenir of us and do not forget
the enthusiastic welcome we have given
YOU
The King then proceeded to pay spe-
cial compliment to. Louis, the Greek,
who won the long distance race from
Marathon to Athens.
The Queen was indisposed and there
fore unable to be present at the ban
quet, but she sent her good wishes to
the contestants.
The bicycle race to-day to Marathon
and back to Athens, the total distance
being fifty-six miles, was won by Con-
stantinides, Greek. His time was
3 hours % minutes and 81 seconds,
The record-union., 1896-04-13
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have to administer, while we ourselves
could not agree with the rules it de-
manded and enforced
The rules and regulations governing
the army to the minutest detail were
being made in England, and the Com
missioners of foreign commands were
opAged to enforce them, though they
themselves had, in no wise, been con-
suited on the formation of the same
For years we had not been consulted
on the important moves and innova-
tlons of the army, although supposed
to be two of its most prominent and re-
sponsible officers.
our Judgment was not accepted on
matters vitality affecting the welfare of
the work in this country.
During his last interview with us in
America, the General stated that he
wished us to assist the struggling work
IN Canada by giving up a certain por-
ton of the United States to be annexed
to the Dominion. We EXPRESSED our
Willingness to further assist our COM
rades in Canada with money (having
already helped them financially, but
that the annexation of American terri
tory to Canada was quite impra cticable
and would damage the work Our argu-
ments carried no weight, and the Cen
era1 considered them unreasonable
When we spoke of the National feeling,
he closed the controversy by drawing
his fingers down the map of North
America in three sections, declaring
that ultimately he intended to cut the
country in three, joining each to a sec
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tional feeling existing. We said such a
division would ruin the work in this
country, where the unbroken union of
the States means so much. After the
Generals return to England a long cor
respondence followed, in which we gave
a number of reasons against this an
nexation. Though they could not carry
our judgment, they forced us to make
the annexation, and at the present time
the army work in North Dakota, Mon
tana and North Washington is gov
erned from Toronto; and we have been
told that the officers hardly dare to let
the citizens of these cities know that
their money goes to the Canadian head
quarters. 1t was intended upon our re-
nroval from command to divide this
country, so we had built into our Ma
tional headquarters a stone from each
State to typify The Union, one and in
separable.'
Though we repeatedly urged after
the resignation of ouc Chief Secretary.
William Evans, that for the sake of the
advance and safety of the work in
America it was absolutely necessary to
choose for that position an officer from
the ranks in this country who was an
American citizen and familiar with the
thought and sentiment of the American
people, our request was ignored by the
international headquarters. We are
told that the officer holding the position
must be someone trained in England
and we'll known to the General and
chosen by international headquarters.
We had reluctantly to restrict our
choice to an officer from England. Col
onel Eadie was sent"