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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
AS TO MIR. OATES AGAIN.

The Russell Register, a paper friendly to Governor Oates and an indorser of the Cleveland administration, has the fol- lowing to say under the above heading:
 Some of the newspapers of Alabama are having a great deal to say just now about Governor Oates standing for re- election to the office of governor, and some even try to show the actual necessi- ty for such a course by him.
 "The Advertiser of last Friday came out in a leading editorial with the start ling information that Governor Oates would accept the nomination if rendered him by the party. If Governor Oates or any other democrat should refuse the nomination for the office of governor he would prove himself an unfaithful ser want of his party and would not merit the nomination to any other office. Of course Governor Oates would accept the nomination if it were rendered him. No good and loyal democrat would do oth- erwise Suppose the nomination was rendered Senator Morgan or MT. Clarke, what would they do? If they did not ac- cept it they would live to see the day when they would wish they had accepted 1t, that is, if they did not wish to retire from politics.
 "It would seem that the Advertiser is in favor of MT. Clarke as the successor of MT. Pugh in the senate, and that the necessity to sidetrack Governor Oates is apparent in order for MT. Clarke to be elected This necessity doubtless brings forth the imaginary necessity for Gov ernor Oates to stand for reelection.
 "Those friends of Governor Oates who would like to see him go to the senate dc not see any necessity for him to run again in order to insure a democratic victory in Alabama. On the other hand, though it is democratic precedent that a faithful and competent democrat is en- titled to second term, when Governor Oates made his race for the office he made it for one term and he does not want the second term now. Under the circumstances he put himself outside of the precedent, and no man is bound in any measure to stand aside and have the noinination go by default, as it were, for Governor Oates says he will be a can didate for the senate, and although he should be elected governor he would re- sign if he could be elected to the senate
 JThe Register believes the people will condemn the scheme and it further be- lietes that Governor Oates will refuse to lallow himself to be butchered in any way by the friends of his opponent for the office to which he really aspires.
 Eff Governor Oates allows the Adver- tiser's scheme to be carried out it will be political suicide on his part and po- litical murder and robbery on the part of the Advertiser and the friends oe blue eyed Dick"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
HE SHOULD EXPLAIN.

Captain Kolbs Tribune which appeared last week had the following to say regard ing the proposed fusion of the populist party with the republicans. In spite of the Tribune's promises and predictions to the contrary the fusion took place, and it may be expected that the next issue of that paper will indorse the fusion, as Cap- tain Kolb indorsed it on the day and at the time it occurred. We hope 1t will also contain an explanation as to how he saw things Wednesday after the scales had fallen from his eyes. The common masses who read the Tribune last week will de- mand and should be given an explanation if it should turn out, as it no doubt will. that these are not Captain Kolbs senti- ments now:
 "The white farmers, now or ganized as the peoples party, found no fault with the democratic and conservative party until that party began to assimilate the doctrines and take upon itself the practices of the republican party. The white farmers overthrow the republican party in 1874 and again in 1878, and instituted new constitution instead of the republican constitution of 1868. They had repudi- ated the republican party and they did not propose to be reduced to the govern ment of a party surely and perceptibly merging itself into the republican the ories and practices.
 Tt seems a plain case, if the peoples party is to represent the peoples move ment against plutocracy, first taken mp against the republicans and next against the organized democracy as linea1 sue cessors of the republicans. then the peo- ple's party must fight its own battles or surrender It's ownissue.
 How long has it been since Bill Ste vens formally resigned as chairman of the state republican executive commit
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

brave and law-abiding people. If there are wrongs to redress we intend to re- dress them in the methods provided by law.
 The populists as a body will not follow such leaders. Most of them will return to the democratic party and aid the ma jo1ity of that party to secure the very results of fair elections and sound cur rency which they profess .to hold para mount to all other questions. Self elect ed leaders. who by their own admissions go around the state making asses of themselves are not the men to whom the people should look in grave emergencies
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
For Democracy's Sake.

The Evening News of this city in it's issue of yesterday under the caption, For Democracy's Sake" says edito- rially:
 '"The News has been given to under stand that Governor Oates stands squarely upon his oft-repeated declara- tion that he is not candidate for re- nomina tion.
 "Governor Oates is a supporter of the democratic administration in Washing ton and so is the News. Governor Oates was entitled to another term under party usage, had he so elected. The News in order to have a nominee for governor in line with its views on national issues, and to avoid the peril of a personal contest for the nomination and its consequent bitterness and antagonisms. had hoped that Governor Oates would announce his candidacy and be placed at the. head of the state ticket next year without even serious protest.
 Captain Joseph F. Johnston has made formal declaration that he is candidate for the democratic gubernatorial nomi- nation. The News does not and cannot agree with his views as to silver. There are thousands of democrats in Alabama whom the News holds in higher personal esteem.
 '"The News. however, is very confident that Captain Johnston would better serve the people of Alabama in the governor chair than any man the conglomerate opposition to democracy, which was matched in this city last Wednesday, can put in the field. The News therefore earnestly hopes that Joseph F. Johnston will be the only candidate for the nomi- nation and that he may take it by accla- ma tion.
 ''If there shall be bitter factional fight in the coming campaign for the larger honors at the disposal of the par ty. or radical orators and newspapers shall not yield something to party har- mony and unity, democratic nominations in 1896 will indeed be empty compli- ments."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Travellers returning from their sum- mer outing in Europe report good times beyond the sea- Those who were in posi- ton to know how the old world has been faring for several years generally add that times have greatly improved, espe- ciaily as compared with four or five years ago.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Get Together,
The A1exander O,ItlooI

The Alexander Outlook so advises:
 Senators Morgan and Pugh in their canvass of the state are smelling down the hot stuff. We don't exactly agree with the federal representatives on all questions, but we can join hands with them and rejoice that Alabama and the other states that held no elections are still democratic. All democrats lying around loose should get together
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Life Convictions vs. Ofioe.

Says the Marengo Democrat:
 "It must be grand to hold a federal office, but is it not humiliating to have to give up life long convictions in order to hold them! But Cleveland gold bug of ficeholders, who have been for the good old doctrine of free silver, are doing that very thing and the worst of all, they pretend to say that it is democratic"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
In Days That Tried Mems Souls.

Says the Eutaw Whig and Observer:
 'The State Herald says it is author- ized to state that Capt. Joseph F. John ston will be a candidate for the dem ocratic nomination for governor. While we do not agree with Captain Johnston in his financial views, we recognize his ability and honesty and the faithful ser- vice that he has rendered his party in the days that tried mems souls''
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
ALABAMA EDITORS.
Old Winters cominh

Ole winters gittin' mighty close. 'Taint no great shakes away, You kin feel it gittin' nearer Ebery night and ebery day. De wild geese done gone way down south, De cotton tiels am bare, De rabbit gittin' mighty sleek, Cause winters in de air. De city folks burns coal in grates, De country folks burns wood, De nigger steals an old fence rail, An de fire feels mighty good.
 Florence Herald.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Outgeneraled by Tricksters.

The great conference. which was ex- pected to do much for the populst, was had here Wednesday. It was a. failure as representative body purporting to speak for the state. It was a miscarriage of the predictions of the Peoples Tribune, and a. disgraceful wrangle of discordant ele- ments, finally outgeneraled by republi- can tricksters.-Birmingha Independ- ent
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
The Other Fellows Game.

Mexican Herald.
 England and the United States at war means fun and profit for the other big na- tions. If the Anglo-Saxon race has gone mad it will play the other fellows game for him, but we do not believe in the in- sanity theory just yet.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Reports Say Not.

Says the Lafayette Sun:
 Governor Oates says he is not a candi- date for second term, but the Adverti- ser says he will be. We wonder if the Advertiser has hold of the seat of the governors trousers?"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
No Silver in the state Iasue.

Under the above headlines the Hunts vile Daily Argus says:
 Senator Jones of Nevada, who is re- garded by many as the ablest of all the advocates of free silver. thinks that there will be a. separate silver party in the field next year. It looks as if there will have to be. if the advocates of free sil- yer are to have a chance to vote for their hobby. Nothing in politics seems surer than that the democratic party in 1896 will adopt gold standard platform, and the sentiment of the country on this issue has become so manifest that it is proba-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Say Yea or Nay.

To test the Montgomery Advertisers pretended admiration for Governor Oates the Journal asks, if the Advertiser is supporter of Governor Oates for United States senator? In plain words, will the Advertiser support Governor Oates for United States senator? Yes or no?- Montgomery Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
I6 to l the War Cry.

Says the Birmingham Independent:
 "The democratic platform of this state will declare unequivocally for free silver at 16 to 1, and will nominate Joseph F. Johnston, whose devotion to the party has never been suspected, and whose f. nancial views are known of all men for years; and, like old Mississippi, we will get there."
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Will Maka a Gallant Fieht.

The Birmingham State Herald of last Sunday announces Capt. Joseph F. John ston's candidacy for the democratic nom ination for governor of Alabama Cap tain Johnston will make a gallant fight for this office.-Gurly Herald
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
This Should Settle the Matter.

Says the Fort Payne Journal:
 Governor Oares is reported to have said in a recent speech in his home coun- ty that in no event would he be a. candi- date for reelection to the office of gov ernor, but that he is a candidate for United States senator to succeed Senator Pugh. This is in accord with all his ut terances on this subject, and should cer- tainly settle the matter"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
The Fire of 1874.

What gentleman who heard Senator Morgan's speech at Greensboro has to say:
 yesterday who heard Morgan's speech at Greensboro. He says there was a large crowd and he spoke with the vim and fire of the 1874 days"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Gold Bug Democrats of Recent Origin.
The Marenpn Democrat remarks:

The MarengO Democrat remarkS:
 "If a party doesn't mean principle, then what does it mean? If the demo- cratic party doesn't indorse silver, why should the gold bugs have voted the tick ct for these many years, for no one can deny that it did not indorse that princi- pie up to Clevelands s advent"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Horse Sense Demanded.

Alabama must have political horse sense enough to profit by the prostrated democracy in Kentucky and unite-Eu- Jaw Whig and Observer
 Brother, you are playing on the right key now. Division in Alabama now means something is going to "drap" and "drap" hard.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Vice-President Stevenson passed through Pittsburg Monday night on his way home to Bloomington, III. He thought the recent republican victories would not affect democratic chances next year. He said that President Cleveland will be accorded a renomination if he wants it.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

The Troy Democrat. administration, says that Captain Johnston is too ambi- tious. Captain Johnston has never held an office and never been candidate but twice in fifty years. Will the Democrat kindly let an anxious public know who is its favorite and how often he has been A candidate and how many years he has held public office, and whether he wants any more offices?
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Librarian Spofford, after full investi- gation, comes out on top, as the people believed he would. If all officials were as efficient, as faithful and as honest as Spofford the public would have small cause to complain.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Nearly every newspaper is in favor of a reformatory for young criminals. When the jury is all one way it does seem that the verdict should be.returned.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
North Alaham

North Alabamian: If our people will examine their calendars and almanacs they will perceive that in the month of December this year there will be two full moons, one on the first and the other on the 31st. It is said to be a fact by the scientists that such a. thing has never oc- cured before since the birth of Christ.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

There will be services at all the churches today. Go out and hear the ser mons and you will feel better by having done so besides you will be setting a good example for your children.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

The Chicago Journal has the statistics to prove that the new civil service law in that city has been demonstrated to be detriment to democratic party prospects.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

There is need of democratic harmony in the east as well as in the west. The re- publican plurality in New York state, large as 1t was, fell S0,000 short of the stay-at-home vote
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Read the advertising columns of the State Herald today. In them you will find the leading business houses of the city soliciting your patronage.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Birmingham just grows steadily on. Scarcely a day passes that does not add to our population
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Congress meets in few days, and the nearer the time comes the lower the gold reserve gets.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

The Montgomery Journal puts the fol- lowing pointed question to the Mont gomery Advertiser:
 ..To test the Montgomery Advertisers s nretended admiration for Governor Oates, the Journal asks, if the Advertiser is a supporter of Governor Oates TOT limited States senator? In plain words, will the Advertiser support Governor Oates for United States senator? Yes or no?''
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17
Bigger Than the Tariff.

NSW I UTK OuH.
 We can't see that the colossal size of the republican victory goes to increase the chances of the Hon. William McKin- ley of Ohio. It was bigger thing than the tariff.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Fine Havana cigars may become scarce in the next year or two if the present re- bellion continues much longer. The in surgents are neglecting their tobacco crop to a large extent to fight against the Spanish troops So-called Havana cigars will be sold in the United States just as freely as ever at 10 cents apiece, but the amount of true Havana tobacco in them will be doubtful
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Trade in the Magic City continues to improve
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

The Dadeville Herald, an advocate of the single gold standard, an opponent to any proposition looking to the strength
 ening of the democratic party, and con- secrated follower of Governor Oates, an- nounces that Governor Oates will not be a candidate for governor again and calls loud, Justify, lonely and pitifully to Gen. George P. Harrison to come to it's rescue.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-17

Tbe announcement is made that out or Inc s1O 900 900 which Miss Conseulo Van- debilt will receive as her dowry, she in- tends to give S2, 000, 900 to the former Mrs. Hamersley, now Lady Beresford This is to reimburse the dukes stepmother for her expenditure in restoring Bfenheim castle and settling the liabilities Of the estate. This step has been prompted by pure sentiment, for the young lady who has joined her fortunes with the Duke knows to what length Mrs. Hamersley went in clearing the Marlborough estates of indebtedness. Knowing this, the kind ly feeling existing between the dowager duchess and herself has led Miss Wander bllt to insist that this money shall be re- turned to the stepmother of her husband.
 With very few exceptions that Dor tion of the state press opposed to Captain Johnston's financial views are ready to concede to him the nomination in the event Colonel Oates stands by his declar- alton that he is not candidate for re- nomination. Be it said to the credit of that portion of the press of the state that there are less than half dozen papers among them prefeiring contest to party unity and party success. With two ex- captions all the papers reaching this of flee since Captain Johnston's announce ment that are not for Captain Johnston out and out show no disposition to want to See any one in the race for the nomina- ton except Captain Johnston. provided Governor Oates declines to run again. The two exceptions are papers which, if we are not seriously in error, will not sue ceed in making the world wabble no mat ter what side they may gear up with.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
CHURCHES AND SABBATH SCHOOLS.

Methodist Episcopal Church, South-Rev r. l.. Taylor. pastor. Services every Sunday at Fl Il III. ana 10 p. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday night at ;45 o'clock. Sabbath school every sunday morning at 10 o'clock. F. NJ Malone. superintendent. Tue public is cor dialiS invited Ladies Aid Society meets every Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the parson- age.
 Presbyterian Church-Sabhath school every Sunday morning at 9:a0. ". J. Matthews. Sup erintendent. The public is cordially invited.
 Baptist Church-No pastor at present Prayer meeting every Wednesday night al 7: :4S o'clock. sabbath School every sunday morning at i0 o'clock J. R. Sanders, supt The public will be cordially welcome.
 EpscopGl Church-Rcv. F. J. Williams rec tlr. Services every lSt and 3d Sabbath morn ing and night in each month at II and ocioc, re-becttXciy. Sabbath school every Sun. day morning at p:30. Walter German. su- perntendcnt. The public k cordially wei C )ned aud earnestly invited to worship with
 
 Catholic Church--No service at present
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
REIGN OF HIGH CARNIVAL.
ST Iouss in a B!a,- of Glory. seven Weeks of Ininterupled tsHiefy.

The name ef America : greatest carnival eenteT-Sg. Loui>-wiil be blszoned on the skies of gaiety from september 4ih to Dc iObrr I9ih. 1895. The eighteenth annual reign of carnival viii peTyade the city. and for seven weeks European capitals noted for their seasons of mystery and regal en- tertainment will gracefully bow to the su- periority of the city on the banks of the Mississippi.
 September 4th will mark the opening of the Twelfth Annual St Louis Exposition. This splendid feature Of St. Louis ; eariii- val period will remain open until October 18th. In addition to SouSa's worid-faned band. many new attractions will be offered. September 4.h to 14th. the celebrated French Equilibrists. the Kins-Ners. will appear. September 18th to 2sth. Caieedo, ''ihe King Of tine Wire" and Louis Oloriz.
 the Man Monkey" ny their unique enter teriainments will delight the fun-seeking public September 30ih to October 18th. Ivan Tseherofi : celebrated educated mutes the Russian dogs. are carded for series of wonderful performances. October 18th to 18th. Prince Kokin. the greatest Japan ese Jnggler alive. will ill an engagement, while Buck Taylor and troupe of native Sioux Indians and Miss Cornelia Campbell Bedford. of New York. Demonstrator of Cooking will appear every day during the Exposition season.
 That mysterious parsonage. hiug Hotu. and his retinue, will give daylight pa- rade September 2Sth. This Is one of the most unique attractions of the carnival season in St. Louis. and is grOtesqueIy staged. October 7ih to 12th. the world beater. the great St. Louis Fair. will be the chief attraction. On the evening of October stii. His Majesty. the Yelled Pro phet and royal court will parade the prin cipal thoroughfares of the city. followed by the famous dall, which is known of throughout the land.
 All the St. Louis theatres, during the season Of high carnival. have billed most excellent attractions. Among the nun Der might be mentioned: "Trilby. a"Lyceum Theatre Company, Chas FrolInan' Stock Company. Hoyt's "A Black Sheep" De
 Wolf Hopper. etc.
 The management of the Missouri Pacific 1 Railway and Iron Mountain Route. con- stantly having the interests of St. Louis iil mind. will sell tickets from all points on the system to the carnival city and return at greatly reduced rates. For copy of the programme. giving the features of the car nival season in detail. address company's agents. or H. c. Townsend, General Pas senger Agent. St. Louis, Mo.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
Catholic Church--No service al prese
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Gen. Forrest Lodge. No. Sl. Knights of Pythias. Aleers every Monday night al Castle Hall. John Gatling. C. C; Sol Lewis, k. of k and S. Visiting knights always welcomed.
 Forrest Guy Lodge. No 323, Knights and Ladies of Honor. Meets every 2d aud 4th Fri day night in each month. Mrs W. F. Evans. Hrotectress: Mrs. NJ. W. lzard. Secretary
 St. Francis Lodge. No 41a Knights Of Honor Meets every lst and Jd Friday nights in each month. Sol Lewis Dictator; Jno. l. Jones. Reporter.
 Forrest City Lodge. No. l9s, F. X A M. Meets every Ist and 5d Tuesday night in each mouth. II r. Douey,N M.; J. II. Tipton. secre- targ.
 Forrest City Chapter. No. 50. k. 4. NJ Meets 2d Tuesday in each month. F. E. Taylor. High Priest; B R. Shade, Secretary.
 Aaollo Commanderv. No II. K T. Meets 4th Wednesday night in each month. Peter Briekey. E. C.; F. Hurley. Recorder.
 \. B Forrest Encampment Ex-Confeder- ates. Meets lsi saturday m each month J. B. Sanders, Commanders E. Landvoigt, Adju- tant.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
FORREST CITY posroFFrcE.

Open from a. m 10 : D. h.. except sunday. Open sunday from II a. m. to f2 m. Mails close halt an hour before train schedule. except night mail west and morning mail east. which close at D. m.
 Star Route Mail for Cooper and Newcastle Ark. depart at p.ru. on Tuesdays, Thursdays aad Saturdays.
 k. T. SCOTT, Postmaster.
The Forrest City times., 1895-09-13
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Magistrates Madison Township.
MUNICIPAL OFFICERS.

Town of Forrest City.