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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
THE OPERA HOUSE HOTEL
Formally Opened Under Its New Management.
 A Delightful Social Function.


 The Opera House hotel, under its new management, was formally opened to the public last evening"
 To celebrate the occasion mine host D. K Cornish decided to serve a spread to a few friends and did so in a most happy and enjoyable manner. At his bidding there gathered around the festal board the following gentlemen: Maj. K. O. Ran daIl William Vaughan, William R. Hill, Dr. Charles Whelan, H. H. Mayberry, R.. 10. Randall, Dr. J. w. Hughes, Capt. P. Sid Jones, Charles Smith and Phil Cos minsky. After ali were comfortably seated Maj. R. O. Randall bade the guests welcome on behalf of MT. Cornish, and the follow ing menu was served and greatly en- joyed: -------------- Pottage Boull.one, Fish,
 Tenderloln, Trout, Sauce Tartar,
 Spring Chickens with Cream Sauce.
 Lobster Majonaise. Stewed Breast of Lamb and Peas. Cream Fritters with Brandy Sauce,
 Boiled Potatoes in Cream. Asparagus Lemon Custard Morangue.
 Cheese, Celery, Coffee
 Coguac Ciaret, Hook, Cigars. Toasts of good wishes, etc., were ten dered by all present and speeches of good cheer were Indulged in Tine affair, while informal was one of delightful remem- brances.
 MT. E. K Cornish, the popular mana ger, has an able corps of assistants, as follows: George s. Wallace. manager; George Glover, chief clerk; w Moleney, assistant clerk.
 Success to the new hostelry.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
JOHN G. CARLISLE.

According to my view of the sub ject, the conspiracy which seems to have been formed here and in Europe to destroy by legislation and other wise from three-sevenths to one-haIf of the metallic money of the world. Is the most gigantic crime of this or any other age. The consummation of such a scheme would ultimately entail more misery upon the human race than all the wars, pestilence and fam inc that ever occurred In the history of the world, The absolute and in- stantaneous destruction of half inc movable property of the world. in cluding horses. ships railroads and all other appliances for carrying on com merce, while it would be felt more sensbly at the moment, would not produce anything like the prolonged distress and Reorganization of socie- ty that must inevitably result from the permanent annih!latIon of one half of the metallic money of the world '--J. c. Carlisle, In house of representatives, 1878
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
NIGHT SESSION.

The association reconvened at o'clock and on calling the meeting to order President Mckee announced the commit tee to raise a fund and provide a silver service to be presented to the battleShip recently named Alabama by Secretary Herbert as follows: B. Steiner, F. Y. Anderson and w. B. Leedy of Birming- ham, W. c. Bibb and F. c. Shepard of Montgomery, R. M. Nelson of Selma, Erwin Craighead of Mobile. W. c. Jemison, w. R. Rison of Huntsville, T. G. Bush of Anniston.
 On motion of Mir B. Steiner the presi- dent of the association, MT. H. l.. Me kee, was added to the committee.
 Constitutional Convention Discussed.
 Major Burke arose to oppose the reso- 1ution calling for constitutional conven- tion, saying it would bring the associa- ton into politics-a position it hoped to avoid-and which was so specified in the constitution and bylaws already adopt ed.
 MT. w. B. Leedy urged the adoption of the resolution as made by the committee.
 pr. w. B. Phillips said there can be no organization totally void of all political tendency, and asked if the business men will not take the matter in hand. who will? The politician will not do 1t. If the business men stand back and say they will take no action in the matter it will prove failure. While all are inter- ested, some one must take the lead.
 Mr. Sig Steiner said the committee had carefully considered and discussed the resolution: that it Is not the purpose to inject politics into the association, but that politics cannot be totally eliminated from any organization. Among the many important features to be covered by a new constitution is the exemption of in- dustries from taxation as an inducement to the location of industries in the state, and also to increase educational facilities. If such measures as these embody poli- ties, then the association ought to accept the issue.
 The question on the adoption of the re- port as made by the committee was then put and carried, Major Burke casting the only negative vote.
 Committee on Constitutional Convention
 Mir Sigfried Steiner introduced the fol- lowing resolutions:
 Resolved, That committee of fifteen. with the president of the Alabama Com mercial association added, be appointed by the chair said committee to be com posed of gentlemen from the different sec tions of the state, whose duty 1t shall be to advocate the calling of a constitutional convention, and who shall properly pre- sent it's needs to the next legislature of Alabama. when it convenes, said commit tee of sixteen to appoint it's sub-commit- tees; that said committee shall be sub ject to the call of its chairman. Five members of such committee are to con- stitute a quorum to transact business; the rooms of the Commercial club of Bir- mingham Ala, to be the headquarters for the meetings or said committee Car ried.
 Trip to the Northwest Suggested. The following resolution was offered by MT w NJ Campbell of Florence: That the president. or through him the secretary of this association. be instruct
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
CREELMAN's DISCOVERY.

James Creelman, the accomplished and versatile Tyre artist of the New York World. fresh from his peregrinations in the west where he was sent by his Hes sian employer to cook up and dish out encouraging political reports for the re- publican party, is now touring the south on the same mission and for the same purpose.
 He encounters some strikingly new things in his journeyings, and reports them with much gusto to his paper. For instance, he informed the public a few days ago. through that sheet that the corpse of the democratic party in West Virginia was cold and stiff and shrouded ready for burial, when it is a well known fact. almost admitted by the republican managers, that that state will surely go for Bryan and Sewall Correspondent Creelman was not however quite equal in mendacity down in Georgia to report that state as sure for Mckinley. Hieing himself to Florida, he finds things in a bad fix indeed for democracy, but grants that it will go for Bryan and Sewall by a decreased majority.
 But of all the strange new things this ready writer for a subsidized organ has uIScONefeu III tHe SUuIn IS that IuSlOH Ol the populists with the democrats in this campaign is a failure. and that Bryan ism," as he is pleased to style true de- mocracy, lis destroying the democratic party, even in the south"
 The fact is, and no one should know 1t better than Creelman, if he is the sagaci- ous and observant man for which we give him credit, that fusion has not weakened the party in the south or anywhere else, but strengthened it, made it more cohe- siye and invincible. And he also knows, that "Bryanism," or what is the same thing, the return to the ancient and time honored principles of democracy, has been the salvation of the party, not only in the south, but throughout the nation, from utter annihilation.
 Mir Creelman has studied political con- ditons, causes and effects, to little pur- pose if he has not learned what all in- telligent people in the south know that the only apparently weak point in the democratic party is the result of Cleve- landism and its heresies, with which some heretofore democrats have been in- fected and saturated, and this weakness is nevertheless only apparent, while in fact it is a strengthening factor in the existing situation and conditions. Why? Because for every goldbug deserter from the camps of democracy there have re- turned to it's ranks tenfold more of re- cruits from those recently opposing 1t.
 "Bryanism" has been not only the sal vation of democracy in the south, in the west and in the nation; it will be the sal vation and perpetuation of a republican form of government and free and inde- pendent American institutions and poli- cies in the western hemisphere, because 1t is the expression and epitome of a true, living, imperishable, forceful, militant and unconquerable democracy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
JOHN I. INGALLS, ON GOLD.

"No people, in a great emergency, ever found faithful ally in gold. It is the most cowardly and treacherous of all metals. It makes no treaty that 1t does not break, it has no friend 1t does not betray. Armies and na- vies are not maintained by gold. In times of panic and calamity, ship wreck and disaster, it becomes the agency and minister of ruin No na- tion ever fought a great war by the aid of gold On the contrary, In the crisis of the great peril it becomes an enemy more potent than the foe in the field, but when the battle has been won and peace secured. gold reappears and claims the fruits of victory"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
OUR LETTER BOX.
A "Long Sufferer" Complains to the State
 Herald.
TO The State Herald:

l o LIt otdle lSioiu'
 Day before yesterday crowd Of very, boisterous negroes boarded an East Lake car, and a scene was enacted thereon Una was a disgrace to any civilized communi- ty. One of the negro women was drunk and very disorderly, and one of the men was also drunk. The woman's clothes were about half off, and she would not submit to them being fastened. Aside from this they were extremely boisterous. It is a shame for anyone to be subjected to such performances, and especially to the wives and daughters of the citizens of East Lake, a great many of whom were on the car at the time. How long must a suffering public be subjected to such indecencies? It is bad enough to be forced to ride with the negro, much less to be subjected to such as the above.
 A LONG SUFFERER.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
IINCOLN'S PRoPHESY.

I see in the near future crisis ap- preaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. As a result of the war, corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudlces of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the republic is destroyed I feel at this moment more anxiety for the safety of my country than ever be- fore, even in the midst of war. God grant my suspicious may prove grOundleSS.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
THE BANQUET.

M. V. Joseph, president of the Con- mercial club, presided at the banquet in his usual pleasant easy and entertaining manner
 Toasts were responded to by Dr. W. B. Phillips, Birmingham: H. M. Mckee, president State Commercial association: B. Steiner. Birmingham; Professor Cum ningham. Birmingham; c. H. Greer. of the State Herald; Ross Smith, State Railroad commission; Mayor VanHoose, Birmingham; Erwin Craighead, Mobile; R. E. Pettus, Huntsville; w. B. Leedy. Birmingham; Maj. F. Y. Anderson. Bir- mingham; S. D. Weakly, Birmingham.
 The finale of the meeting was one of the most pleasant social occasions ever held in the Magic City, and, as expressed by the worthy mayor. composing the as- sociation were the most intelligent body that had ever assembled in Birmingham.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
Evszydoay SAonM Fear ColoYed Shzyts For BuSiuess------aaaaA E0esy6oay Can Weav zHem
 AttAe Pyiees.
 (. ROGAN & co.

low it the increase in the coal traffic would be quadruple. MT. Seed offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
 Resolved, That the Commercial Assoc citations of Alabama, collectively and in- dividualy, urge upon all of her represent atives in both houses at Washington to do everything in their power to facilitate the work of opening up the navagable rivers to navigation, looking to the ult- mate development of our Warrior coal fields.
 MT. Craighead of Mobile supported the resolution of MT. Seed to secure better waterways. He said the appropriations are insufficient, and urged upon the capi- talists at large the opportunity now of- fered by the utilizing of the Warrior, which would incite an interest to make stronger effort for more Improvements
 MT. Seed rose to remark that Alabama now has the shortest route in the world from her coal fields to the sea- and If the contemplated canal from the Warrior river to Birmingham is built it will be the accomplishment of the grandest commer- cial achievement of the century.
 MT. J. K, Mcdonald announced that a spread was in waiting, and there being no further business the association ad- journed sine die.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

come absolute white supremacy in our beloved state.
 On an occasion, like this, MT. Chair man, one cannot attempt to discuss at length or even make mention of the nu- merous reasons why a constitution framed for the Alabama of twenty years ago is absolutely inadequate for the Ala bama of today. We must have consti- tutional convention and a new conSttu- tion of Alabama is to keep step with her sister states in the march of greatness and being as she is blest by nature far above any of the others she has long enough been hampered for the lack of a constitution that meets the conditions and necessities of the present time. In behalf of the committee l hereby present the following report and move it's adop- tion.
 To the Hon. H. l.. Mckee, President Ala bama Commercial Associations:
 Your committee, appointed to consider and report whether this convention should recommend the calling of a con- vention in this state to amend the state constitution, beg to report as follows:
 l. That we have considered the matter referred to us and beg, to report that it is advisable and altogether proper for this convention to petition the legislature of the state a it's next session to pass a law providing for the holding of such conven- tion.
 g. And we, therefore, further report for youi oooPtiOi liAG HE ISSOlu- tion:
 Resolved, By the association of dele gates representing the several commer- cial organiza tions in the state, that, to meet the demands which are pressing for the advancement of commercial, eco- homie and educational interests it is our earnest conviction the constitution of the state should be amended, and that we petition the next legislature of the state to provide by law for holding con- stitutional convention.
 J. A. ROUNTREE, Chairman.
 SIGFRIED STEINER.
 ERWIN CRAIGHEAD.
 JAMES E, WEBB.
 w. N. CAMPBELL.
 Spoke to the Question.
 In support of the report able speeches were made by MT. Erwin Craighead of Mobile and s. D. Weakley of Birming- ham. The speeches were considered the ablest and most conclusive argument yet offered why there should be a change in the constitution of Alabama. The pro- gress of the state is hampered and in many instances cities and towns have by restriction suffered a material loss for the lack of the constitutional privi- lege of protection.
 A vote of thanks was rendered the gentlemen by the association for the masterly and lucid manner in which they had presented the subject.
 On motion the convention adjourned until o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

They are coming on down gracefully Only a few weeks ago the republicans were claiming Nebraska by at least 3OOOO majority and Ohio by 10000 majority Now they admit that Nebraska is doubt full, but hope to carry the state for Me Kinley by 5000 majority, and feel confi- dent of at least 2500O majority in Ohio. Let fhe campaign of education proceed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

It is getting about time the New York World was sending Mr. James Creelman to Illinois. MT. Creelman recently dis covered that a county in Maryland, which has less than 5000 voters within its bor- ders, was sure to give Mckinley, 10000 majority. The republicans are badly in need of some of that kind of calculating from Illinois.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

We believe that Thomas F. Watson is about the only nominee we have yet heard of who was so obliging to his political enemies as to submit his letter of accept anoe to them before giving it to the pub lie. Creelman of the New York World claims to have already read Watson's ac- ceptance letter.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
NATIONAL TICKET.
 FOR PRESIDENT. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska. FOR VICE PRESIDENT. Arthur NJ. Sewall of Maine.
FOR STATE ELECTORS:

FOR STATE ELECTORS: At-Iarge-S w, John and J. w. A. San ford.
 First Distrct-E. l.. Russell of Mobile. Second District-John D. Burnett or Conecuh.
 Third Dstrct--T NJ. Epsy of Henry Fourth District-W. B. Browne of Shelby. Fifth Distrct--T L. Bulger of Tallapoosa Sixth District--J. NJ. Mayfield of Tuska. loosa.
 Seventh District--M. D. Sibert of Etowah. Eighth District-E. B. Almon of Colbert Ninth District--C. B.. Powell of Jefferson
 FOR CONGRESS.
 Hon. Oscar ". Underwood
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
ANNOUNCE ENT.

The State Herald is authorized to an- aounce A. C. Lowrey as candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Birmingham, subject to the will of the people at the gem sral election first Tuesday in December.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
Turkish Bath Opened.

The Turkish Bath at the Natatorium was opened last night. The directors are well pleased with the success of the Natatorium SC far n 9 receipts for one day last month were $55. and the net earnings for the month were more than $500.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

Henry George, after two weeks stay in the state of Ohio, writes the New York Journal from that state that Bryan will certainly receive the electoral vote of McKinley's state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

Watson appears to have given himself over to the tender mercies of Creelman of the New York World
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

The burning question now with Bynum and others Is, can the ticker of political "stiffs" hold out to remain on the track until the race is over2
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

A vote for the Bryan and Watson elec- toral ticKet in Alabama is a half vote against Bryan.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

MT. Bynum of Indiana was sent to New York to beg money to keep the political "stiffs" in the race, and proceeded to talk too much with his mouth to suit the gold bugs
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

Reports from Chicago indicate that at this late date oldtime republican lead CTS have walked up to the fact that Mark Hanna is heavy load In this campaign.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08

It would be interesting to know just
 how much cold cash MT. Cleveland has contributed to Hannas corruption fund.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
DO YOU WISH 10 SEE DEMOCRACY WIN? Q
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Birmingham state herald., 1896-10-08
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-30
WHERE is
TERRELL NOW 2
BIZ Gable to the United Press.

koy CNDte 70 LIE CUfieb f'TeSS-
CoNSTANTINOPLE, March 3o 1896
George P. Knapp and Rev. R. M. Cole,
American missionaries stationed at Bitlis,
the former of whom has been ordered to
come to Constanltinople to answer charges
Of sedition and murder made by the
Turkish officials, telegraphed the follow
ing message to the United States Legation
On Friday
We are blockaded Our servants are
unable to go to the market. The Cover
nor orders us all ito leave Immediately
by the southern route The roads are
bad. We are awaiting a reply from
Minister Terrell
The Turkish officials at Bitlts at
tempted to arrest Mr.. Knapp about six
weeks ago. but Minister Terrell insisted
to the Porte that If the charges against
Mr.. Knapp We're maintained the mission
ary should be brought to Constantinople
and tried before him Mr. Knapp has
since been unable to make the journey on
account of the bad condition Of the roads.
Messrs. Knapp and Cole have their fam
lilies with them.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-30

Charles Bradley, Frank Parker, Pa lei Joseph joseph
u Num- Henry +. Potter and Joel ".
f Hatt. Fort upholds the banner of one
faction while Colonel Potter is in the
forefront of THE battle on the other side
Elias Ward himself may make struggle
for elegate-at-large against Franklin
Murphy, and If SO. the fur will hy in
In the Eighth district the candidates
are Frank Bergen. of Elizabeth William
Riker, Of Orange; Halsey Barrett and
Andrew w. Bray
Mckinley will have a strong following
IN the delegation. Among his pronounced
supporters are Messrs Roebling Brad
shaw, Hires, Quackenbush Barbour, Ri
icy. Murphy, Bergen and Hand
The leaders are giving considerable at
tention to the boom of Garret A. Ho-
bart for second place on the ticket and
predict that with Mckinley and Hobart
as the candidates Democratic New Jer-
sey would give between 10000 and 10000
majority for the ticket BY reason of
his prominence as Vice Chairman Of the
National Committee and HIS known
strong protection and sound money Views.
they believe Mr.. Hobart would show
equal strength in other States.
some or the Republican leaders express
fears that the Mckinley sentiment IS
so strong that 1t will be difficult to pres
vent some or the district c6ayentions In
structing in favor Of the Ohio man.
Al New Jersey Republican State conven-
tion has ever instructed its delegates and
any attempt to do SO this year will be
opposed
candidate for second place. but smilingly
changes the subject when questioned.
some OF his believe that he would not be
wiling to accept the nomination. as it
you'd take him out of the race for United
States Senator in 1899. when Senator
Smiths term will expire.