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Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
JOHN T. MORGAN.

Let nc man be deceived. If the Popu- lists control the next General Assembly John I. Morgan will be displaced in the Senate of the United States by one of three men-R. F. Kolb, A. T. Goodwyn or Peyton G. Bowman. A vote for Popu- list, Republican or Jeffersonian nominee is vote against Morgan. Some of the Popu- list conventions, mass meetings and com- mittees have indorsed the course of the senior Senator and passed some compli- ments upon him. But we have seen or heard of no case in which single nominee of the polyglot opposition is instructed for him. All this indorsement talk is hollow pretense to gain votes on the strength of the popularity of our great tribune of the people. Polyglot nominees may vociferously declare their purpose to vote for Morgan if elected. If elected 1, almost to a man they will find or make excuse.
 "Morgan hasn't stood up to this or that i; he said this or that; he came here and sup ported a gold bug ticket; he said hard things about our great leader, Kolb.'
 Any one of a thousand things like that will be ready at hand and in the mouth of all these polyglots if their party should control. They cannot be trusted to support him, and they will not support him. Mark it down. A vote against Democratic nom- inee is vote for Kolb, Goodwyn or Bow man for the Senate.
 Senator Morgan is not seeking the votes of polyglot legislators. He is here for the purpose of fighting the polyglots from Kolb and Moseley down to the last nominee for the Legislature. He is here to uphold the Democratic banner. He has sense enough to kEow the polyglots with their empty in- dorsements are seeking to trick tue people by playing on their belief in him. He is too much of a Democrat to accept any mans support at the expense of his party's ticket.
 In fact, Senator Morgan's coming is not in his own interest at all, but in that of the Democratic party. He comes to call his people who have strayed away back to their old party and help save the day for good and conservative government in Ala bama.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
sEMI-MoNTHLY CASH PAYMENTS.

Yesterday the strikers at the various mines held meetings and appointed dele- gates who will meet in Birmingham today. MT. DeBardeleben will meet with them and make them the proposition which he made to the committee yesterday and interview with a reporter of the AGE HERALD. The proposition is based on S5 cents at Pratt mines when No. 3 iron is $7 per ton or less, to be advanced 2R cents per ton of coal for every advance of 90 cents in iron. As we understand it, this is a slightly better proposition than the com pany has been standing on.
 The meat in 1t, however. is the additional feature of cash payments every two weeks, which the company offers to make if the reduction in price shall be accepted. The miners are tue best judges of what that will be worth to them. We know the retail merchants of Birmingham would be de- lighted to see it in effect. In fact, it is the Ohio law which all the merchants and miners have been advocating. It seems to the AGE HERALD a very good peg on which to hang a compromise.
 It is just possible that we are at the end of all our troubles here in Birmingham. The railroad strike is practically at an end, and if today the long and wearisome miners strike should be called off the sun would come out all of a sudden and shine very brightly indeed.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
A MASS MEETING

OF tCoLORED PEOPLE AT DoLOMITE IN 10 r DoRsE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
 70 DoLoMrrE, July 12.-The colored citi- zens and miners of this place held mass meeting at the colored school house last night. The issues of the present political Campaign were ably discussed. E. E. Carlisle of Birmingham made a lengthy speech, proving by many good reasons thatit was the duty of every colored voter to support Hon. William c. Oates and his ticket in the coming election. Carlisle's 8 speech induced great enthusiasm into the meeting. Several of the audience followed him, making impromptu speeches, de- clariug their intention to stand by the or- ganjzed democracy, it being the only party they expected to receive any beneficial leg isiation from. Hon. John Mcqueen was unanimously indorsed as friend to their cause. The other democratic nominees for the legislature were also favo ably ac- cepted.
 Kolb man was called for, but there was none there to respond, although the meeting was largely attended. You have excellent grounds to depend on the colorsd voters of Dolomite supporting the Oates ticket almost to a unit. Several of the trustworthy and influential colored citizens here have made the good effect Of their support to the organized democracy very apparent.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
Democratic County Ticket.
HE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

The democracy of Alabama, in conven- ton assembled, reaffirm the principles of the democratic party as declared in the platform of our party at Chicago in 1892, -aad congratulate the country upon the sue. cess of those principles in the triumphant election of Grover Cleveland, who, by his generous treatment of our people, has shown that he is the president of the whole country, knowing no north, no south, no east, no west.
 We recognize the wisdom and patriotism of our president and believe in his fealty to the principles of our party, and indorse his administration of the federal govern ment. While some of us may differ from him in matters of policy, we are agreed in the belief that he is actuated by motives of highest patriotism and by an unselfish de- votion to the highest good of the whole people. While there are differences of op.niun among us in matters of detail, we all believe in the free coinage of silver whenever it can be done consistently with the maintenance of a sound and safe cur rency.
 We earnestly urge upon our senators and representatives in congress the speedy re- form of the tariff and the speedy repeal of tho 10 per cent tax on the issue of state banks.
 We heartily commend and indorse the present administration of the state govern. ment, headed by Governor Thomas G. Jones, who has so wisely and courageousy S mend his impartial and fearless execution of the laws.
 We pledge to the people of Alabamaa continuance of the good government of our state affairs inaugurated by the election of George 5. Houston in 1874.
 The election law enacted at the last ses- sion of our general assembly is in accord ance with the principles upon which are based the laws regulating elections in a large majority oi the states of this union, without regard to party, and intended to obtain at the ballot box full and free ex- pression of the popular will. We believe in giving it fair trial, and should it fail to accomplish the end which it was intended to effect, we pledge ourselves to make such changes and alterations therein as may be necessary to effect that end.
 We pledge our party to the maintenance of system of free public schools and to increase the appropriations for that pur- pose whenever the financial condition of \ the state will permit.
 The party is pledged to continue it's ef- forts to remove all the evils of the present convict system, and to enact all appro- priate legislation to prevent it's working injustice to any class of our people.
 We extend a cordial invitation 10 all voters of Alabama, who believe in the principles of democracy and are in favor of the maintenance of good government, to unite with us in the election of the ticket nominated by this convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

that after the difference had been fought out at the polls the beaten faction would yield the point and the two would come to- gether az of old. Thet has been the cours Q of events in Georgia, in New York, in Tennessee, wherever conventions have split. Hence the contest was as between two factions of the same party and not be- tween two separate parties, fighting for permanent supremacy of different princi- ples and policies of government.
 All that is changed, The beaten faction in the August election went bodily into the Populist party, openly supported the Pop ulist nominee for President and secretly pledged themselves to the Republican nom- inee. From that day to this they have gone further and further away from the Demo- cratic party, until now they are simply part and parcel of the Populist party, fighting the Democracy all along the line.
 The fight in Alabama now is between the Democratic and Populist parties, clear cut. open, as well defined as it ever was between the Democrats and the Republicans. Every Democrat is bound to see it and know it. The name "Jeffersonian Democracy is merely a spring trap to catch thoughtless fools. Our opponents are the Populist party, the party of Weaver and Peffer and Jerry Simpson, supported by one wing of the Republican party.
 Democrat or Populist? There is no mid dle ground, absolutely none.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
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QUEEN AND CRESCENT ROUTE.

S21.70 TO UNITED SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR, CLEVELAND, D.. JULY Ills, 1894.
 For this occasion we will sell tickets on July 8, 9 and 10 to Cleveland, O., and re- turn at rate of one fare for the round trip, limited for return to July Sl, 1894, in- elusive.
 S26. 6.90-AMERICAN BAPTisTs YOUNG PEo- PIES UNION, TORONTO, CANADA, JULY 1922, 1894.
 For this occasion we will sell tickets on July 16, IF, 1894, to Toronto, Canada, and return at rate of one fare for the round trip, limited for return to July sl, 1894, in elusive.
 Note.--Tickets for both meetings must be stamped and signed by joint agents at Cleveland or Toronto before they will be good for return.
 Parties desiring to remain longer than July 31 can, by deposting their tickets with joint agents at points named, have the limit extended to September 15, 1894.
 Any information cheerfully furnished. No trouble to answer questions.
 J. K. MCGREGoR, Passenger Agent,
 iy4 i'd 2005 First Avenue-Phone COZ.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
EDUCATIONAL.

Jasper Eagle: All men, it matters not to what party they belong, who are interested in education, should keep in mind and vote for the Hundley amendment to the state constitution. This is simply pro- posed change in the constitution so that an act can be passed by the legislature allow ing each township or school district in in Alabama to levy, if the people of the township see proper, an additional tax to supplement- the present school fund, that paid by the whites to go to white children and that by the colored to colored children. The amount of tax to be levied is limited to A Of per csnt. To illustrate, take the township in which Jasper is situated.
 The tota l taxable property is listed at about $500 ,0o0, A of per cent of which is S2O0D. Thus it will be seen that S2OOO will be added to the present school fund of about $500, making total school fund of x26O0 every year in this township, or about $6 for each child attending school instead of S1.25 as it is now. While property owners would scarcely feel the addi- tional tax there would be an ample fund raised to secure, in every township adopt ing it, frst-class teachers and to run the public schools at least six months in the year. Nearly every state in the union ha' similar law. Remember that this law can never be enacted until change is made in the constitution, and it will take majority of all the votes cast for represent ative in the state to effect the change. The proposed change is set forth in a resolution passed by the last legislature.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
THE CAHABA BRIDGE.

It begins to appear doubtful whether our Comm ssioners' Court is going to build that bridge across the Cahaba river this year. The excuse is. lack of money Now, a member of the Commercial Clubs committee, in charge of that subject for the business interests of Birmingham says he is ready to take county warrants for as much as $5000, to be used in building g that bridge, and wait for his money as long as may be necessary. What is the matter with that plan? The bridge is worth to this town the interest on a few thousand dollars of temporary loan.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
TO TORONTO.

Agents of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia railway will sell tickets to Toronto, Canada, on July 16 and IT, at the very low rate of one fare for the round trip, on account of the meeting of American Baptist Young Peoples union. Tickets can be arranged good to return September 15, 1894.
 For further information apply to nearest East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia agent, or write to l.. A. BELL,
 Div. Pass. Agent, Selma, Ala.
 c. A. DESAUsSURE, Div. Pass. Agent, Memphis, Tenn.
 J. J. FARNsWoBrH,
 Div. Pass. Agent, Atlanta, Ga.
 c. A. BENsCoTER, Div Pass. Agent. Knoxville, Tenn.
 B. w. WRENN, Gen. Pass. Agent, Knoxville, Tenn. 6 l1-6t.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
ONLY $26. 90 BIRMINGHAM TO TO.
 RONTO, CANADA, AND RETURN.

The Georgia Pacific Railway company will sell July l6 and IT, on account of the B. Y. P. U. A., tickets 10 Toronto at the rate of S-690 fer the rodnd trip, thus affording one of the most delightful sum- mer trips imaginable, the route taking you through the Virginias and the Carolinas via the erstwhile Richmond and Danville, whose superior train service is proverbial, and which goes through more beautiful country where the lover of scenery is bet ter repaid, than any other railway system, and whose schedule and beautiful equip ment are marvels to those unfamiliar with this great liue, and the northern, southern or western tourist are alike astonished and gratifed.
 The tickets will read via Washington, Baltimore, Watkins Glenn, Elmira, N. Y., Suspension Bridge and Niagara Falls. Special sleeping car service has been ar- ranged for the trip, to be operated in con- nection with the great Washington and Southwestern vestibule limited. Be sure and communicate with the undersigned, who will gladly give any further informa- tion relative to above.
 9t 1T l.. A. SHIPMAN, Trayeling Passenger Agent, 220l First ave- v nue. Telephone 1066. 7-7-td
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
BLoCToN CITIZENS.
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@~~~~~I~~~ ~~~@~0@@-%-~~~ and fireman was an act on the part of the "boys," as they expressed it, which was not Of sufficient importance to merit their attention. They assured me that everyone there were law-abding and peace able citizens; that there was no danger of any trouble and they anticipated none; that they would guarantee. eprotec- trainmen and any one else who needed it. They denied that threats or intimidation had been used towards the men aud said that they could have returned in perfect safety.
 Justice Wilson, whom I also saw, said he had heard nothing at all about the matter until he received dispatch from the gov ernor calling his attention to it. 1 asked Justice Wilson, MT. Thomas, the superin- tendent of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company at that point, and Captain Du- mont to accompany ma on board of the car, where Justice Wilson could take the depo- eition of the negro porter. This was done and Justice Wilson promised that he would make thorough and complete investiga- ton of the entire matter and submit re- port 10 the governor.
 Sheriff Latham of Bibb county, who had been directed by the governor to come over to Blocton from his place, some fifteen miles away, telegraphed to Blocton that he would not be able to reach Blocton until 9 a. m. the next day. I, however, saw his deputy, who lives at Blocton, and re- quested him to ask tho sheriff, upon his arrival, to consult Justice Wilson and to cooperate with him in making the inves- tigation and report to the governor.
 1 remained at Biocton until 2 'clock a. m. the next morning, and finding every thing quiet and peaceable in that vicinity returned to Birmingham.
 It is my opinion, from what l could learn at Blocton from the evidence of the porter, that uDQuestionably intimidation and threats had been used; that the men were terroriZed; that the conductor and engineer of the train, as well as others at Blocton, were alarmed at tEe condition of affairs, and had not troops been sent to afford pro- lection further violence would have been done the colored porter upon his arrival at Blocton.
 The condition of affairs at Blocton is not satisfactory, though there has been no open act of violence or depreciation since the 14th of April, the begin ming of the miners strike. As there has yet been no effort on the part of their owners to oper. ate the mines in that vicinity, it is impos- sibe to tell what resistance would be offered in case it was ce,ided to resume work. The large majority of the people at Bloctou favor not only the miners strike, | but also the rike against the several raii. roads, and are quite out5poken aud often inmoderate in their utterances on the sub- ject.
 In justice to Mr. Thomas and others would state that in ordering the crowd back from the depot they went amongst them and afforded me good support, and further, that everything in their power was done to make the stay of the troops at Bloc ton as comfortable as possible. Very re- spectfully, JAMES B. ERWIN, First Lieutenant, Fourth United States
 Cavalry, Acting Assistant Adjutant- Gen. Q eral, Alabama State Troops.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

MIR. GoMPERs, in an interview recently, declared himself in favor of the peaceful evolution of industrial conditions, and also in favor of high wages and the eight hour law. He advocates arbitration, but does not advocate legal compulsion to arbitrate. He thinks it may react againt the weaker and against organized labor. Strikes gre sometimes necessary, he says, to teach employers lesson. He has noticed that employers are less eager to enter the sec ond strike. The American Federation of Labor, of which MT. Gompers is president, was organized in 1880, and includes seveu- ty-five trades unions, and numbers 700, GOO members.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
MIR. MESSENGER ILL.

Huntsville Mercury.
 The father of MT. C. H. Weissenger, stenographer to Chief Justice Brickell, arrived at midnight last night from Black vile, s. O., and will attend the operation upon bis son today for appendcities. Much sympathy is felt for the young gen. tleman who had held his position just two Weeks.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing levers, headaches and other forms of sick ness. For sale in Soc and $1 bottles by all leading druggists. Man ufactured by the California Fig Syrup company only.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13
DEMOCRAT OR poPULIsP9

The political contest in Alabama is very different from the one of 1892. The oppo- sition was then faction of the Democratic party that had split on grievance, real or imaginary, as often happens in the history of parties. 1t was fairly to be presumed
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

JUDGE MCKINSTRY cOrrects the report that the Pickens county officers would not furnish the Democrats with list of the managers. It was done last Saturday. Gs soon as it was finished. That was right.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

As soon as the strikers recover from their mad warfare on the public and give the people chance public sen ntiment is going to crystalize against one George M. Pull man and put him alongside with Debs as a public enemy. He can no more escaps it than pinioned baby eau crawl from be- meath the wheels of juggernaut.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

DR. MosELEY, chairman of one wing of the Republican party in this State, has be- gun the publication of weekly paper in this city called the Times. The first issue shows plainly that it is in the hands of a trained and experienced journalist, If it continues on the plane it has started and preserves that tone it will really be news paper of great influence. It is so very diff ferent from the ordinary Populist paper that now sffiicts Alabama as to be refresh- ipu
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

DEBs, blinded by passion, pulled the temple of labor down about his head, like Sampson, but, while Sampson slew his en- emies, Debs slew his friends.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

GOVERNOR JONES doesn't seek to know what is popular. He finds out what is right and does it, and the people take care of the balance.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

CINCINNATI and Louisville won't get any extra fast mail south this year. Perhaps next year. Down here we are with them in the effort.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

It is not what it's proprietors say. but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does that tells ths
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-13

paper in Alabama contains extracts from 1t. It has acted as stimulus to the friends of Colonel Oates and will win friends for the party. Read 1t again.
 Gadsden Tribune: Col. James A. Bilbro went down to Gum Springs on the Fourth of July for the purpose of entering into a joint discussion with the Jeffersonian and populite candidate for the senate, MT. Robinson, from St. Clair, but was denied the privilege of reply. This action of the Jeffersonian and third parties will hurt them in the end, for it has tendency to make the people believe that they are afraid of the effect of democratic speakers.
 Moulton Advertiser: Populsts and re- publicans, one and the same brothers in arms, in each others arms. Don't you re- member how mad it made one Of these new converts, when they were reminded two years ago that they were on the road which leads to Republicanvile. Whewi But wern't they mad though? Cuss words were no name for it; their rage was furious, it was a tempest in a teapot. They have been lead inch by inch until now they are most happy under the hospitable shade trees of the republican party.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-01-02
ROMANCE OF A PRINCESS.
Granddaughter OF Austria'S Emperor
Marries the Man OF Her Choice.


New York Herald.
The Meme Frei Prcsse was the only
Vienna newspaper last evening to publish
the Sensational tclcgraphic intelligence
of the marriage Of Her Royal Highness
Princess Elizabeth, daughter Of Prince
Leopold and Princess Giscla of Bavaria,
therefore a granddaughter Of the Aus
triau emperor and of tho prince regent of
Bavaria. 10 Baron Seefrlcd auf But
tcnhcim, lieutenant in the Bayaiian
army.
The Austrian newspapers in general
find this n renewed opportunity 10 cX-
press admiration for their beloved mon
arch for liberal views on this love affair
between his grandchild aud one of less
social standing In thus granting his cone
sent to their union. Tho emperor is re-
ported to have said; Let her marry him
IL she loves him. Sacrifices enough have
been made for political reasons. and fur
thor sacrifices are not necessary
The arisiocratic circles. on the contrary
are incenscd and thundQrstruck at the
event. They already make objections to
the reception Of this couple In Austria
They affirm that the exclusive usagcs Of
the imperial court wOud make their
residence IN Austria undesirable, and
TINT the forms Of court etiquette cannot
well be disregarhcd.
Tho last intelligence concerning This ro-
mandc marriage is thar The parents of
both bride and groom were present at
the wedding, The bride IL 20 and the
groom * years old. The wedding gift
of the Austrian emperor consisted Of
very valuable castle and estate In the
Tyrol, called Petersberg.
The civil marriage was duly registered
by all the parties before leaving Munich.
but everything was Kept very secret, and
no publicity wGs given 10 the dQparturn