davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The democracy of Alabama, in conven- ton assembled, reaftirm the principles of the democratic party as declared in the platform of our party at Chicago in 1892, 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 opinion 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 sound and safe cur rency.
 We earnestly urge upon our senators and represe n tatives in congress the speedy re- form of the tariff and the speedy repeal of tho 10 per cent ta,- on the issue of state kanks,
 We heartily commend and indorse the present administration of the state govern ment, headed by Governor Thomas G. Jones, who has so wisely and courageously discharged bis great trust, and we com 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 $. 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 of the states of this union, without regard to party, and intended to obtain at the ballot box full and free ex- pressfon of the popular will. We believe in giving it fair trial, and shouldi it fail to accomplish the end which it was intended 10 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 a system of free public schools and to increase the appropriations for that pur- pose whenever the fnauclal condition of the state will permit.
 The party is pledged to continue it's ef- forts 10 remove all the evils of the present convict system, and to enact ali appro- priate Legislation to prevent it's working injustice to any class of our people.
 We extend cordial invitation 10 all voters of Alabama, who believe in the principles of democracy and are in favor of the maintenance of good goSernme ent, 10 unite with us in the election of the ticket nominated by this convention.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

purpose has been to maintain law and or der; and that we believe that all such pa pers are nothing less than fire brands in the hands of the lawless. That we con- demn in language, without measure or words, all such attempts as being anarch- iStiC.
 That all present, and all other law abiding citizens, be invited to enroll them selves and to tender their services to the law authorities for use in military capac- ity or otherwise in aiding the enforcement of the law and the suppression of lawless- ness. /
 Captain Webb offered an amendmedt that we pledge ourselves to a guaranfee of the right of every man to work freely and undisturbed when and wheB he pleases.
 mously adopted. ,e-
 The secretary fead the following commu- nicatiop. from the colored citizens:
 W1e, the colored citizens of Birmingham, :, !, Jefferson county, hereby tender our ser- | vice to aid our governor, Hon. Thomas 6. Jones, in any way we can for the protec- l ton of human life and property. We con-
 demn the action of any and all persons who l try to ride over the laws of the state of | Alabama in trying to prevent any person l from working for such wages as they will not work for. R. KEMP, A. A. FAREWELL, E. B. CARLISLE w. D. Lh ID, Jh.y W. L. SAUNDERS, M. L. ToMPKINs. After adjournment Dr. Luckie, the chair man, in whom every man, woman and
 child in the county has the utmost conf dence, and whose sound judgment never
 did fail, appointed the following committee of twenty five in accordance with the reso- lutions above:
 D. J. McCord, Samuel UT an, William A. Walker, J. A. VanHoose. w. J. Mill
 per, J. w. Bush, w. H. Graves, N. F.
 Thompson, Rufus N. Rhodes, J. $. Hut ton, k. D. Johnston, s. F. Roden, F. G.
 Hardman, w. 0. Ward, John Towers, H. P. Burrus, Henry Johnston, H. M. Cald-
 well, Ed Warren, w. c. Shackleford, w. , M. Nails, G. w. Radcliffe, William Sny- der.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

GOVERNOR JONES makes the gratifying announcement that the authorities will now move against the fellows who have for the utterance of incendary and anar- chistic harangues and articles, the ex- press purpose of which has been to incite to lawlessness and resistance of law offi- cers. There's whole drove of that sort of cattle about here, and it is surprising that the town has borne with them so long and so patiently.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
WI .1.O OiIr, Ial RF9
FACT OR FICTION ABOUT WORLDS FAIR
 AWARDS.

FACT OR FICTION ABOUT WORLDS FAIR
 AWARDS.
 newspaper paragraph denouuces as "false'' the claim of baking powder company to an award at the Worlds fair. Whom can it mean?
 Certainly not Dr. Prices. Why? Be- cause, as the records show, Dr. Price's ex- hibited, competed and received the high est award. The official examiners pro- nounced it the strongest, the purest, the most wholesome and efficient of all the baking powders. Its title to confidence is unquestioned.
 Can it be the manufacturers of New York powder, fctitiously labled ''abso- lutely pure," who are making "false" claims? That would be strange, indeed , inasmuch as they were not even considered in the awards.
 Was it ammonia in the New York pow der that prevented it's makers from com petipg?
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
A SUMMER IN THE NORTH.

A description of hundreds of the charm- ing lakes and pleasure resorts of the north, northwest and west, the best route or routes by which they are reached, together with list of hotels and boarding houses, the names of the proprietors, and the rates per day and per week, and all information pertaining to summer in the north are con- tained in handsome publication entitled "Hints to Tourists,'' recently issued by the Chicago and Northwestern railway. Copies will be mailed free to any address upon application to w. A. Thrall, general passenger and ticket agent, Chicago, Ill.
 5-26 cod If
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
BIRMINGHAM CYCLERS

AT GADsDEN, WHERE THEY ARE REFLECT
 ING CREDIT ON THEIR HOME.
 The following extract from private let ter tells of some of Birmingham's cyclers who are now at G ldsden:
 ''The bicycle races at Gadsden are being we'll attended by all the crack riders. Among the Birmingham boys there is MT. Murk Hickman and his team of fast riders, including Mir. Charles w. Burney, Mir. John T. Fleck, and Masters Ped A. Hicks man aud Roy Pease. MT. Hickman is ap experienced rider and trainer, and our home boys are sure 10 win laurels under his Watchful eye.o
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
CARD FROM MIR. DICKINSON.

10 tne Age heralu.
 BIRMINGHAM, July 17.-To State Miners Executive Committee Gentlemen: When l accepted & position on the executive board 1t was with the proviso that no violence should be resorted to by the miners in the pending strike.
 agreed to do all in my power to try and effect an amicable adjustment of the differ- ences between the miners and the oper- ators, and to use all my abilities and what regret exceedingly that it becomes my duty to tender my resignation as member of your committee. This action is taken by reason of the fact that the miners of Pratt district have seen fit to violate the order given by your board, time after time, to adhere to strict observance of the law. I cannot conscientiously condone such off, fense as has been committed at Pratt mines, and do not feel it my duty to re- main on an executive committee whose orders are violated with impunity. Re- spectfully yours THos. w. DICKINSON.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
NOTICE.

The members of Madison Beat Dem ocratic club will meet this Wednesday, evening at p. m. ill the city court room at the court house. Further enrolment of mem- bers, report of committees appointed and other business will be transacted. All voters in the beat are urged to be present.. MT. Chappell Cory and others will make addresses. By order of a
 JOHN H. MILLER, President.
 J. w. WATKINS, Secretary.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
GRAND HARVEST EXCURSION

to all points in Texas, southwest Mis- souri, southeastern Kanas and Oklahoma. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham above named points on July "A, % and 26 at one fare for round trip. Tickets good for thirty days and will allow stop oyer at all points west of the Mississippi river on going trip.
 For further information inquirelor write to Charles Jones, Birmingham, Ala.
 7-17 24
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
MOUNT PINSON.
Senator Morgan Will Speak There To- day-An Excursion From
 Birmingham.

Senator Morgan makes his third speech in Jefferson county at Mount Pinson today. Those people should all turn out. And let as many as possible go up from Birming- ham. An excursion train will leave the depot at S:30 for the especial benefit of the people of Birmingham, returning at 5 D. m. Low excursion rates
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

THE South is solid for law and order.'' All honor 10 the people of the South. The Inter Ocean is glad they are here. They are no slouches in q scrimmago and never were.- Chicago Inter Ocean.
 Much obliged, but don't be too patron izing about it. We don't want to be pat ronized. We are for law and order and the < old flag, because we are built that way {. We are disposed to resent any manifesto ton of agreeable surprise over the fact that we consider ourselves as much part of the United States as anybody.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18
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 50c and $1 bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup company only. 5N
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

IN these trying times don't forget about the school amendment. Make up your own mind to vote for it and get your neigh bor to do the same thing.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

Alex I. Klein requests his friends and the public to call at 117 North Twentieth street, between First and Second avenues. He is now prepared to show hne line of woolens for shirts and trousers and take measures for fine fitting shirts.
 7-18 .3t-eod
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

more suffering and disappointment than all the strikes from Chicago to Birmingham.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

STRIKE or no strike, the people of Bir- min gham must save their public schools by voting for the school amendment,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

In view of the fact that during tho past winter all of the people were taxed to their utmost to feed the poor and unemployed it is wrong for any man, even though he has the authority, to order out thousands of workingmen who have large families to support. I would rather receive the con- demnation of the men for not ordering & strike than to order them out and then re- ceive their eondem ation. It is not the right time to suspend work when the men have positions to fill and are entirely satis- fled with their work .-Chief Arthur.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

IF Alabama breaks from her moorings in August, the Democracy will be in peril in nearly every Southern State and in the Senate of the United States. She never has failed vet and never will,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

IN these troublous times Birmingham has indeed cut 6ike with her twenty six policemen. It is ridiculous. A better chief with better set of men never lived. But what are twenty-six men in such a community? Yet many of our leading cit izens are opposed to little increase in the tax rate whereby an adequate government cau be maintained.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

IT wss 6 touching declaration of Senator Morgan that the success of the Nicaragua canal will fill his heart with the glory of the Knowledge that he has not served his peo. pie icva in.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

THE six Democratic nominees for the Legislature in Jefferson county must be elected. Lay aside your petty notions aud prejudices, Democrats, and elect the ticket from end to end. On the six votes of Jeff ferson depends the re- election of the great est of all the statesmen of this day and gen. eration. solid vote for Morgan and the Nicaragua canal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

SENATOR MORGAN declared that he came as candidate for no office, but to do his duty in helping to save Alabama from the threatened and perilous misrule of those who are prostituting her fair name by beg giug nickeIs from New England Repub- licans,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

No ONE who heard it can ever forget Senator Morgan's picture of Captain Kolb as he fees from contamination wish the wicked Democratic party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

WE desire to again protest against the railroad companies instituting boycott on men misled by false leaders. Boycotts are wrong.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

wardness of the KoIb campaign. Hoar & Co. are after Republican Senator from Alabama, and Reuben is their instrument.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-07-18

SENATOR MORGAN knows the true in-
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13

EDITOR STAR: In consideration of
valuable services rendered the cause of
annexation and the aims of the Ameri-
can Union Party of the Hawaiian
Islands by certain eminent statesmen
and gentlemen of the United States of
America, move, sir, that the American
Union Party have entered upon its gen.
eral roll the following names as honor
airy members of the said party:
John L. Stevens of Maine, John T..
Morgan of Alabama, George G. Perkins
of California, William p. Frye and
Charles A. Boutelle of Maine, George F..
Hoar of Massachusetts,, Cushman X.
Davis of Maine, Joseph n. Dolph of Or
egon, Matthew G. Butler of South
Carolina, John Sherman of Ohio,
Charles A. Dana of New York City, and
Messrs. Swinburn, Draper, Lucien
Young, Rush and others of the U. s. s.
Boston.
And that the said American Union
Party of the Hawaiian Islands, through
its Central Committee, issue to each OF
the gentlemen mentioned a neat certlfi
cate ION card boardD of such member
ship. ID. U. E. GRATITUDE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13

Central Union choir rehearsal will be
omitted this evening on account OF the
opening of the Feast of Nations.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
THE VOTING OATH.
A judicial Decision Hearing ON Its Effect
Upon Foreign Citizenship.

A Judicial Decision Bearing ON Its Effect
Upon Foreign Citizenship.
EDITOR STAR: l have seen several
editorials and communications in the
different locals in regard to the effect of
the proposed and past oaths of allie
glance to the Hawaiian Government
Some contend that in taking the oath
the party thereby DISTINGUISHES himself
in the United States. In case which
went up to the Supreme Court of the
United States entitled 1.-The Southern
Pacific Railroad Company VS.. j. T..
Cover IN which the only grounds the
S. p. r. r. Co. had to present was that
the defendant, although born in the
United States, had taken the oath of
allegiance to the Hawaiian Government
and was not therefore eligible to take up
lands of the United States, it was held
by the Supreme Court that the defend
ant, by taking the oath of allegiance to
the Hawaiian Government (Which oath
was produced in COURT, had not alb
iured his native country and had not
lost his right of presumption. There are
other cases of record which | do not al
present recall. In framing the oath OF
allegiance to the Hawaiian Government
the originators We're extremely particu
lar to make such form as would not
disfranchise them in their native land
Respectfully yours, JAS. w. GIRvIN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
A Dependent Chinee.

A weak-eyed, down-hearted pake,
respondent from the top of his poll to
the soles of his feet, hangs about the
police station. He unwittingly assisted
the police in raiding a che ia game and
the gamblers are after him. Now he
wants police protection. This pake al.
lowed Chinese informer to use his
room at the joss House for certain
purpose and was surprised to learn that
it was quietly filed with officers to assist
in the raid. The respondent Pake can
not convince the gamblers that he wa
not working with the police.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
PRIMARIES TO-NIGT.
Nominations for the Convention to be
Made by Districts.

Nominations for the Convention to be
Made by Districts.
In response to the call OF the Central
Committee, members OF the American
Union Party will assemble III their
various districts this evening and name
candidate for the Constitutional Con-
vention. All who have signed the party
pledge may participate in the primaries.
At final nomination proceedings next
week only those whose names are on the
great register will be permitted to vote.
In the First District the gentlemen
mentioned are Prof. W. ID. Alexander
and Thos. King. In the Second names
suggested are Chas. l.. Carter, j. S.
Martin and NJ. ID. Silva. In the Third the
contest will be between Judge A. G. Nj.
Robertson and probably Nj. A. Con
salves. The Fourth will either go out
side its district for man or endorse the
nominee OF another club. Harry
Klemme will be the candidate OF the
Schutzen Club in the Fifth and it is pos
sible that native will be pitted against
him.
The American League is not taking
any part as an organization in thu
primaries.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
FL0rSlN AND JETSNN,
Movements of Vessels steamer Nikabais
Uasa to Hanamauiu Itcms 81
Maritime Interest.

China next Monday.
4 quiet waterfront dav.
The steamer Makcc il tied mp until
next week.
The harkcntuc Knkitat has been
chartered TO load lumber at Puget
Sound for his port
The U. ;. :. Adams is getting all in
ship shape for her departure tomorrow
morning ior Port Townsend, Puget
Sound.
The Hawaiian schooner Norma,
for Vancouver, b. c., from Washington
Island with 2IOOO cocoanuts on Febru-
AIRY l0,h, is reported by the bark Helen
W. Amy. We ought to hear from Cap
tain Walker and his boys 10y next mail.
Harbor-master Fuller had his hands
full to-day. The schooner X. W. Bart
lett hauled from the railway wharf to
Oceanic dock The schooner King
Cyrus went TO Oceanic wharf from the
Fishmarket The schooner Golden
Shore moored at Fishmarkct from Fort
street wharf The schooner Transit
hauled from Brewers wharf to Kinau
wharf.
The bark Albert moved To the railway
wharf. The bark Andrew WEIGH
moored at Brewers. The schooner
Robert Levers left Fort street wharf
for the stream. All this is half a days
work for Woodworking Captain Fuller
and lots more to follow. The water
front people want the Provisional Gov
eminent to remember this in the appro-
priation bill
The contract made by the Postoffice
Department with the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company has expired. It
was ordered Cancelled by the Postmaster
General in the beginning of the month,
owing to the noncompliance of the
company with the provisions of the CON
tract which provided for the Transports
ton of mails between New York and
Colon and San Francisco and Hongkong,
under the provisions of the recent sub
sidy law.
At the United States Consulate at
Yokohama on March 18th William May,
second mate of the sealing schooner
Allie l. Alger, was charged with deser.
ton. He denied the charge, but was
found guilty, and the judgment of the
court was that he be imprisoned for two
months, that he forfeit all property, if
any, left by him on board, and all emol-
uments earned by him and due at the
time of desertion, and that he pay the
costs of prosecution. The Alger was in
this port about three months ago.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
can GET BLACK COOLIES.
wa tiniu oftEns 40 nuisU tittD
uANps rnuN tNpiA


All the member. attended q meeting
oi the Government Board Of lmmigra-
ton yesterday afternoon. A hearing
was given to Mr.. Firth. The presence
aud mission oi this gentleman have
been mentioned by the STAR several
times. lie came here with letters from
Claus aud John II. sprcckels. Mr.. Firth
made an extended statement to the
Board. lie assured the gentlemen that
there would be no difficulty whatever in
securing from an Asiatic region bordering
on India AN unlimited number of planta-
ton laborcrs. This section swarms
with a population devoted to agricul-
tural and pastoral pursuits. Mr.. Firth
declares that the country is overcrowded
and that the opportunity to leave would
he embraced by thousands. He says
there would be no danger of these cool
les coming into competition with white
mechanics or tradesmen, and that they
would prove entirely satisfactory in the
cane-fields.
Mr. Firth has signed for himself 300
of these laborers, thus establishing rela.
tons with the supply source. The men
he secures are now being taken to Mex
leo. Mr.. Firth is engaged in developing
a grant of land he secured from the
Mexican Government. He came to San
Francisco to charter the Zealandia from
the Spreckels company. Hearing of the
labor problems OF the Islands he came
to Honolulu and has been domiciled at
the Pacific Club.
The Immigration Board will have
further negotiations with Mr.. Firth
There will also be correspondence on
behalf of this Government with the
Bombay agent OF Honolulu business
house.
Mr.. Firth says the people that he car
get belong to a large and independent
tribe that is not under English control
though living on the edge OF British
territory.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
A sTREETswEEpER.
Machine Received For Use Upon til
Streets of Honolulu.


Streets of Honolulu.
To Honolulu's metropolitan features of
more electric lights, telephones, fire resi-
dences, public buildings, miles OF drives
and tramways than any city OF its size
in the world, there is to be added an
other. The Public Works Department
has received Il streetsweeper. 1t came
by the Albert and is being set up in the
yard near the Judiciary building. The
machine has two long revolving brushes
and will be set on four heavy little
wheels. Two or four horses may be
used as traction power.
This sweeper was ordered some
months ago by the Interior Depart
ment and is the pride of Minister King
and Superintendent Rowell. 1t cost
about 800 on the dock here, is me-
chanical beauty OF the very latest and
best style. The brushes are the same
as used on both asphalt and cobble in
San Francisco. 1t is used in other
places on natural streets similar to those
OF Honolulu. All the experts believe it
will be success here. In few days a
trial trip OF the sweeper will be made.
The pattern OF sweeper that will as
tonish the natives here is the invention
OF woman. The lady is the wife OF a
New York merchant. On Broadway
one day she had dress removed by a
machine built by half clever man.
She declared that an improvement could
be made and set about the work with
the result now so well known.